
Hosts Andrew and Vieves talk TV commercials with their listeners, the Ad Council, in this weekly podcast. As the slogan says, they've got "hot takes on commercial breaks." Find them at afterthesemessagesshow@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Inanimate objects do all the heavy lifting this week, selling everything from AI to email marketing. Plus, a brand apologizes so hard that Andrew is embarrassed for ever liking it, and we all say farewell to one of the greats from commercial history.... more
Andrew and Vieves consider the commercials that feature classic office supplies to sell everything from paper towels to Pepsi. But first they totally derail themselves with a chaotic debate about the surveillance state. Here are links to the ads we t... more
It’s a high-concept show with an old-school message: who needs all this new-fangled technology! From photography to phone sex, Andrew and Vieves are doing it the old fashioned way. Plus, the Ad Council is for sure turning into their parents. Here are... more
With feedback coming in from all sides, Andrew and Vieves look at a grab bag of ads, from a scatting ice cream man to a mouthpiece for America’s ambulance chasers. Plus, Dr. Rick is staying busy. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week... more
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Great program! I tune in every week, love these two
I don't even like commercials or watch much tv but I still love this pod.
I had to post this after the latest episode popped up in my feed with this as the destination: "Andrew quizzes Vieves on her ear for spokeschickens and non-spokeschickens..." With a premise like that, you just know it's going to be good!
Well produced. I laugh out loud often.
I get jazzed every week when they come up in the feed. Wonderful podcast.
Love your take on advertising. Thank you
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Two witty, chemistry-driven hosts dissect TV and film advertising with sharp humor and cultural insight. Across episodes, they unpack how campaigns use sound, visuals, and storytelling to persuade, often tying in listener contributions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to illuminate ad creation, reception, and ethics. The show frequently spotlights the evolution of advertising, AI's role, nostalgia campaigns, and the tension between craft and mass reach, making it a go-to for marketers and ad enthusiasts seeking entertaining yet thoughtful takes on commercials and branding. A standout throughline is the hosts' inclusive banter, audience participation, and willingness to critique big-brand campaigns with both affection and critique, which can ... more
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