An advertisement for Jerry Seinfeld’s new Pop-Tarts movie -- along with a frustrating interview he did with the New Yorker -- prompt Genevieve and Andrew to look back on the comedian’s commercials over the years. Plus, the Ad Councilors bring us a new jingle and a harbinger of the looming robot invasion.Here are links to the ads we talked about in …

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the fraught experience of being in the dentist’s chair to signify everything from the sadism of capitalistic excess to the existential crisis of incoherence. Plus, a debate about Minnesota Nice gets testy, and another Ad Councilor gets got. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:Geico: “…

Andrew and Vieves consider the relative merits of boredom as a marketing strategy, with ads for everything from banks to… well, a lot of banks. Plus, one Ad Councilor wound up in a catch-and-release situation thanks to a campaign that took a nosedive.Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: PNC Bank: “Brilliantly Boring”https:…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work.Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show: Cheat on chips wi…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew’s knowledge of Jimmy Butler.Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show: Larry Bird for Allstatehttps://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?s…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

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In a world where so much of life is utterly predictable, it makes sense that so many ad wizards would turn to surprise parties to inject a little spontaneity into their pitches. Plus Andrew discovers that one brand has been his nemesis all along, and a racecar driver has really taken to the culture.Here are links to the ads we talked about on this …

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Awkward silences and uncomfortable moments at the dinner table are a staple of commercial comedy, apparently. Plus, Vieves might get to taste a celebrated chicken chain, and the real reason for the doctored photo of Princess Kate is finally revealed. Here are links to the ads and stories we talked about on this week’s show: CarMax - New Piercing ht…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Andrew quizzes Vieves on her ear for spokeschickens and non-spokeschickens. Plus, the internet is alerted to a bonkers beer campaign of days gone by, and how many cute jingles does it take to sell meat paste?Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:Purdue: Jim Purdue’s Healthy Obsessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21Opn7L1D…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

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Vieves’ excessive screen time manifests in a piping hot Vieves Takeover as she lambasts the one percent for promoting stupid gimmicks and interrogates a very weird toilet ad. Plus, Andrew resurrects some classic 90s burger promotions, and the Ad Council remembers a time when Junior WAS baseball.By Andrew Walsh & Genevieve Haas

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Andrew and Vieves consider ads that rely on that awkward moment when two exes collide. Plus, Andrew thinks he might have a strong argument on appeal based on a podcast ad he heard, and the Ad Council really brings it with the jingles this week.Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Little Caesars - Sorry PB&Jhttps://www.ispo…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

The Ad Council weighs in on this year’s Super Bowl ads, including the expanding Dunkings universe, the relative efficacy of marketing for world religions, and a local ad for gas fireplaces that overshot considerably.Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Scientology - Decide for yourself https://youtu.be/lkK-I4utC_Y?si=a-9y7…

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This year’s crop of Super Bowl ads was as star-studded as ever, but this time, celebs seemed to take it on the chin a bit…even Outerspace Beyoncé. Vieves and Andrew hand out awards for the best, the worst, and the neggiest of the negs in the 4th Annual Bowlie Awards!CeraVe - Michael CeraVehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrUDqYfRUMM&Ms - Ring of Co…

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Sermons, Devotions, and more insightful conversations from Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida!By Church of the Palms

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