After These Messages Podcast
1) #531 Run for the Money
Andrew and Vieves look at all the ways amateur runners are used represent grit, determination and a desire for everything from soy milk to Snickers bars. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a university that ...Show More
2) #530 Gym Shorts
Andrew and Vieves consider the archetypal gym teachers who have been put to work selling everything from bubble gum to breakfast shakes. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a true gem in the wild. Here are ...Show More
3) #529 Quiz The Season
As has become the tradition, Andrew quizzes Vieves on some of the highlights from the last year of shows as they both repeatedly pat themselves on the back for their past hilariousness. Here are lin...Show More
4) #528 Pain Points
Andrew and Vieves consider the visual representation of pain in pharmaceutical ads, and they look at some recent commercial sthat they’re seeing in the wild. Plus, a classic Christmas carol ad sparks ...Show More
5) #527 Scraping the Bottom of the Carol
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, advertisers are finding all sorts of appalling ways to jury-rig classic Christmas carols in order to sell everything from Audis to underwear. Plus, an A...Show More
6) #526 I Rave At The Office
The grand tradition of office party mishaps gets put into service to sell, yes, plenty of beer, but also fried chicken, candy and credit cards. Plus, the Ad Council has insight into an insurance compa...Show More
7) #525 If I Said You Had An Ice Body, Would You Hold It Against Me?
Andrew puts Vieves on the spot when he asks her to judge the relative sexiness of snowmen who are selling everything from soda to car insurance. Plus, an American icon continues to cash in on his lege...Show More
8) #524 Let’s Hear It For The Toys
Andrew and Vieves post the rare delayed show in order to welcome KCAL pal Vanessa for a discussion of early-90s ads that Andrew culled from a Rocky and Bullwinkle marathon. From unsettling baby dolls ...Show More
9) #523 Zoo & Improved
Andrew and Vieves have a whale of a time looking at ads based on animal idioms. Plus, a coffee brand provides some truly amazing delayed gratification, and what counts as a blanket when it comes to a ...Show More
10) #522 The KIA to Success
Andrew and Vieves benefit from the wisdom of the Ad Councilors who have the missing pieces to a number of confusing ads from recent shows. When is it appropriate to kiss a coworker on the head? And wh...Show More