Lies We Bought
Emily RaskLies We Bought is an award-winning podcast that traces advertising lies and marketing deception back to where they started. Host Emily Rask spent over a decade building marketing and advertising campaigns, and now she's reading the fine print out loud (think everything from "got milk?" to "clean beauty") to show how the message got made and why we believed it. Part branding history, part consumer ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessSociety & Culture | |||
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Buy one, get one free sounds like the store is handing you a gift, but the second item has been tucked inside the price of the first one for over a century, and the Supreme Court said so in 1965. Emily Rask follows the word free from Coca-Cola’s firs... more
In 1949, a man demonstrating a blender on Cleveland TV got more than 400 phone orders in one day, and As Seen on TV was born.
This episode of Lies We Bought follows the infomercial from that live demo to the Ginsu knife, Billy Mays, the Snuggie, and... more
Is laughter really the best medicine? In 1964, Norman Cousins checked out of the hospital, moved into a hotel room with a projector and a stack of Marx Brothers films, and became the man who laughed himself well. His story is still repeated everywher... more
The Five Love Languages has sold millions of copies and shows up everywhere from first dates to therapists' offices, yet Gary Chapman built the framework from his own notes as a Baptist pastor counseling couples. This episode traces how the book beca... more
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- So interesting and enlightening
This gal is a neighbor of my parents and this is how I found out about the pod. It’s so good! Fascinating and, for real, disquieting how manipulative marketing and advertising truly is. Emily makes is fun in the midst of it all, allowing for an enjoyable listen.
Apple Podcasts5Lila GG
Canada2 months ago - Such a good listen
Love her topics and the way she collects so much information about each topic! She always makes you think without telling you what to think!
Apple Podcasts5AJAZ07
United States3 months ago - I absolutely loved this podcast!
Emily does a great job taking topics we’ve all heard about and uncovering the misconceptions and hidden truths behind them. The episodes are engaging and easy to follow, while still feeling fun and upbeat.
Apple Podcasts5Kristin VaskoUnited States4 months ago - Enlightening
Love this podcast. Short but sweet and lots of info packed into a short time. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5yert1976United States4 months ago Love love love this podcast. So interesting and well done.
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Apple Podcasts | #78 | United States/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | Canada/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #197 | Canada/Business |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Australia/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  Norway/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  New Zealand/Business/Marketing |
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A sharp, history-driven exploration of marketing myths, branding tricks, and the psychology behind why consumers buy. Episodes trace advertising lies from early slogans to modern mislabels, uncovering how campaigns shape perception, trust, and behavior. The host blends archival research, case studies, and cultural critique to reveal how messaging, design, and cultural narratives influence everyday decisions—often with surprising regulatory or economic implications. Listeners get a rich mix of historical context, practical insights for marketers, and a critical eye on branding tactics that still echo in today's campaigns. A standout quality is the rigorous research paired with engaging storytelling that makes complex topics accessible and ac... more
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2. Justin Petit
3. Graham Peasley
4. Jessica Dufino
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