"Parodies Nuts!" busts in your ears! You become part of a viral video movement as comedian Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E holds a weekly brainstorming session spoofing today's hottest songs. Guests from the entertainment world join in the fun, and Eric creates new parodies based on the suggestions. Become part of the creative process when you grab hold of "Parodies Nuts!"
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Retro Ad Review is a podcast where we explore nostalgic commercials from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. We go into the details behind your favorite commercials, from the story of their creation to their impact (or lack thereof). Coke, McDonald's, Nike...we cover them all. So, if you like watching the ads more than you like watching the Superbowl, have a listen! Don't forget to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook: @retroadreview Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/r ...
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Back to School Commercials: Coco Puffs, Lisa Frank, and Staples
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Summer is gone so you know what that means...it's time to get depressed about going to school! One of the worst things about August as a kid was seeing in-store ads and TV commercials telling you that school was right around the corner. In this episode, listen to Sonny from Coco Puffs, Mila Kunis for Lisa Frank, and Alice Cooper for Staples tell yo…
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Lost Media Commercials: Boo Berry, Freddie Freaker, Esurance
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We're looking at commercials that have a lost element to them. Some recovered, some still missing pieces. If you like this episode, we'll do more in-depth ones! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Movie Song Parodies Commercials: Coke, Starbucks, and Walkers
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Commercials that feature songs from movies but parodied! Yes, we are layered here. Listen to Thirstbusters (a.k.a. the Ghostbusters Theme) for Coke, Glen! (a.k.a. Eye of the Tiger) for Starbucks, and Say You, Say Me for Walkers Crisps (a.k.a. chips). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Contro-mercials: Ads that caused controversy
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Not every idea is a good idea. We've check out three Superbowl (!) commercials that didn't get the praise and adulation they were expecting. Find out what happened in these Just For Feet, Holiday Inn, and GoDaddy.com commercials.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Christmas Commercials: Hess Trucks, Coca-Cola Polar Bears, and Ice Skating with McDonald's
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! It's time for the annual look back at classic holiday commercials by your favorite mega corporations. We watch Ronald McDonald on ice, the first appearance of the Coca-Cola polar bears, and the gaudy Hess trucks. Find out their stories and where the rank in the hallowed halls of Christmas commercials. --- Support this p…
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Halloween Commercials 2023: Kleenex, K-fee, and Phones4U
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Boo! This year, we're looking at a few spine chilling commercials from outside the USA. Hear about the cursed Japanese Kleenex commercial, the heart-stopping K-fee spot, and the spooky Phones4U advert. It's gonna be a scary one!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Post Cereal Commercials: Grape Nuts, Raisin Bran, and Honey Bunches of Oats
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We're going grape nuts in honor of this episode. We take you through the history of the Post cereal company and then dive into the classic commercials of Grape Nuts, Raisin Bran, and Honey Bunches of Oats. Grab a bowl and listen in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Movie Commercials: Kicking off franchises
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We're looking at film franchises! More specifically commercials associated with the first film of a blockbuster series. Listen up as we pick apart the Alien figurine, the Batman (1989) cereal, and the VHS ad for Home Alone (no rebate included). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Toy-tal Recall: Toy commercials with Cabbage Patch Kids, Sky Dancers, & Pokemon
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We're back on the toy tip! This time we're looking at toys that were recalled after some famous incidents. Be careful Cabbage Patch Kids, Sky Dancers, and Pokemon because these are some bad bad toys. Tune in to find out why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Lollipop Commercials: Tootsie Pop, Charms Blowpops, and Dum Dums
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How many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The answer: depends! From Tootsie Pops to Charms to Dum Dums, we're looking at lollipops in this episode. Grab a Sour Apple, pop on your headphones, and have a listen.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Burger King Commercials: Shaft has a burger
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Who's a complicated man but no one understands him but his woman? Shaft! Who is the man who featured in a ton of Burger King commercials? John Shaft! Burger King appeared to have an obsession with Shaft at one stage in the stories fast food chain's history. We look at three BK commercials that highlight the famous private dick! Shut your mouth and …
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Boo! It's Halloween! Which means we're doing the annual commercial Halloween special. We've got Freddy Krueger's hotline, Elvira's Coors Light beach party, and Nike's slasher spoof. Put on your finest scary costume and have a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Commercials Featuring Movie Product Tie-ins: Part 2
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Movies are great. But what's better are the product tie-ins! We look at what the brilliant sequels to Alien, Batman, and Home Alone had to offer. Hint: branded cereal! Pop on those headphones and have a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Candy Commercial: Nobody Better Lay a Finger on My Butterfinger!
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Hey! It's time to talk about Butterfinger. The candy everyone is kind of "meh" about. We cover the history of the brand as well as some of their commercials that DON'T include the Simpsons. That's right, there were ads without Bart in them. Listen up to this crispety, crunchety episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Video Game Commercials: Before they were famous
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Video games have launched careers. Don't believe us? Then listen to how Jack Black, Tobey Maguire, and Ethan Suplee got a boost into their illustrious acting careers thanks to video games! Featuring commercials from Pitfall, the Atari Lynx, and the Sega Game Gear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/sup…
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Pets.com Commercials: The Sock Puppet Saga
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Ever wondered what happened to the Pets.com sock puppet? Wonder no more! We've outlined the entire history of this beloved talking piece of 100% cotton and tell you about the rise and fall of dotcom company, Pets.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Companies use well-known music in their commercials A LOT. But the more playful ones make up their own lyrics to with the song! Yes, we're once again looking at commercials that feature parodies of popular songs. Press play and listen to Walmark, Kirby, and Hellmann's butcher your favorite classic tunes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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Valentines Commercials Featuring Men Named Valentine
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Valentine's doesn't have to always be about hearts and candy. It can also be about dudes named Valentine! For this special time of the year, we've rounded up commercials featuring men bearing the name of the holiday. So sit down with Scott, Steve, and Bobby Valentine and listen up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/r…
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Wrestlers in Commercials: Randy Savage, Sting, and John Cena
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Are you ready to ruuummmmbllleeee?! That's the wrong sports reference for today's episode that all about wrestlers! When they're not slamming dudes into the floor, wrestlers have been known to shill various products such as soda and men's razors. So snap into a Slim Jim and listen to this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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PSA Commercials: This is your brain on drugs
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Is your brain an egg or butter? We look at some top tier drug PSAs including Frying Pan, Like Father, Like Son, and Nothing Happens. So fry those eggs and tell your dad you learned it by watching him!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Christmas Commercials: Going Toy Crazy
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Sometimes people go crazy over plastic dolls. This especially happens during Christmas. In this Christmas edition of Retro Ad Review, we cover the toy crazes of yesteryear! Check out the stories behind the Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, and Beanie Babies. Merry Christmas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-…
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Before They Were Famous: Commercials With The Stars
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Ever watched an old commercial and thought, "Hey, it's that guy!" This episode is all about famous folk who were in commercials before they were household names. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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We love cereal! Mainly because they really played too many cereal commercials on TV growing up. Whatever your age, you too have been inundated with cereal commercials. So let's embrace it and go through the history of three famous breakfast mascots: Sonny the Bird (Cocoa Puffs), Cornelius Rooster (Corn Flakes), and Sugar Bear (Golden Crisp)! --- Su…
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Scary Spooky Video Games Commercials: Halloween Edition
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It's the scary season! To keep in theme, we've collected some of the spookiest video game commercials we could think of! So trick or treat your ears to the stories behind Splatterhouse, Parasite Eve, and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Song Parodies Commercials: Do the Cool Whip!
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From Cool Whip's take on the Cool Jerk to Good Humor's version of Scatman, we're listening to song parodies featured in many of our favorite commercials. Have a listen and maybe a little dance! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Commercials that People Hate (or Just Don't Like Very Much)
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Ever met a commercial you didn't like? We've rounded up some of the weirdest, slightly off-putting commercials we could find. Say hello to Spongmonkeys, Head-on, and Little Baby's Ice Cream! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Minty Fresh Breath Commercials: The Mints Episode
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We're feeling fresh today so we're looking at some of our favorite mints. Do you prefer Tic Tacs, Mentos, or Icebreakers? And YES we look into the history of those annoying Mentos commercials! Tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Wrigley's Gum Commercials: Statement of the Great Mint
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Juicy Fruit, Doublemint, Extra...all the gum belongs to Wrigley's! They've come up with some iconic and interesting commercials over the years, so we're taking a look at a few from the chewing giant. Let's go Wrigley's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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The Marvelous Kurger Bing: Great Burger King Commercials
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In this episode, we look at the many musical commercials of Burger King. We check out the Marvelous Magical Burger King, witness the Backstreet Boys selling out, and puzzle at Darius Rucker's magical land of Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch. Tune in and get a song about burgers stuck in your head for free! --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…
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Your Favorite Couch Potato Chips Commercials
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We all love sitting in front of the TV with a big bag of chips. But what's your chip of choice? We showcase three commercials from Pringles, Cheetos, and Doritos and go a bit into the history of these famous snacks. It's a treat for your ears! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Board Games Bonanza: Classic Board Game Commercials
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Love board games? This one's for you. We look at the (frankly sordid) histories of Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Operation. If you don't listen, you'll end up in the poor farm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Bud-Weis-ERRRRRRR: Iconic Beer Commercials
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Whether you're a beer aficionado or not, you couldn't help but love the classic ads that Budweiser put out. We look at three of the top commercials ever produced by the alcohol giant. Get a load of Spuds Mackenzie, the Budweiser Frogs, and the Whassup! Guys. It'll be a treat for the ear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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Were you scarred by the series of PlayStation ads that went all CrEepY? We were, too! That's why we're facing our fears and looking at some of the most unnerving PlayStation commercials ever produced. Hear the stories behind that PS3 Baby ad, the Alien Girl, and David Lynch's foray into shilling game consoles. Listen up! --- Support this podcast: h…
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St. Patrick's Day Commercials: Back 2 tha Hood
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're celebrating all things Irish by reviewing commercials that may or may not accurately represent the Irish people and/or their culture. Listen to the stories behind these Lucky Charms, Guinness, and Irish Spring ads. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Action Figures Ads! Now with Karate Chop Action!
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Action figure commercials have always been a staple of children's programming. Who didn't want a cool Batman toy with rocket launchers? We look at some of the classic and EXTREME action figures including He-Man, GI Joe Extreme, and the Batman & Robin film merchandise. Listen in and collect them all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…
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Ads to Help You Fall in Love: Happy Valentine's Day!
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Share some headphones with your loved one and listen to our latest episode all about the love holiday. We watch Valentine's themed commercials from M&M's, 1-800-Flowers, and Kay Jewelers. Get the "Every Kiss Begins with Kay" jingle in that head now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Rapping Video Game Commercials are the Worst
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To capitalize on the rapping craze of the 80s and 90s, video game companies decided they should inflict bad rapping into our ears. That's right. We're talking rapping and video games. Why not listen to the music stylings of Super Mario Bros, Atari, and PaRappa the Rapper? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-re…
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Here in My Car: The Best in Car Commercials
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Do you love cars? We're no experts, but we will talk about them for you! Listen in for some fun facts about the Delorean, the Pontiac Azteck, and the joy of Happy Honda Days! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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New Year Commercials: Happy New Year 2021!
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Happy New Year, everyone! We look back fondly at...any other year than 2020. Remember MCI? Remember Dick Clark? Remember Care.com? We look at their New Year commercials and look forward to yesteryear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Merry Christmas, everyone! And what's Christmas without warm and fuzzy corporate sales pitches? We look at Hershey's Jingle Bells, Cheerios and Ebenezer Scrooge, and a special Christmas Coke commercial (you'll have to listen to find out which one). Open our gift to you by tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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I Want Candy! : Addictive Candy Commercials
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This is a very special episode where we celebrate all things candy and go off on the abomination that is M&M World! If you like Baby Bottle Pop, Tootsie Pops, M&Ms (but hate M&M World), then you have to listen to this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Meow! If you're a cat lover, then you'll love this episode! We look at cat food commercials including Meow Mix, Whiskas, and Temptations. Bonus: We breakdown a sentence fully made up of ONE word. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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Getting to Know the Little Lad: Truly Weird Commercials
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These commercials are wEirD! From Starburst's Little Lad to The Burger King to the very strange Mr. Delicious from Rax, we've got some oddball commercials for you weirdos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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It's the spooky season as they say! And we're getting into it by exploring a few scary commercials. We've got McNuggets, Count Chocula, and Creepy Crawlers. Tune in and let us know you favorite Halloween commercial! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Skinner Likes Dog Food: Dog Food Commercials
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Sorry, this isn't a Simpsons episode. It's actually about dog food. Can you believe there are classic commercials about dog food? We explore Mighty Dog, Kibbles and Bits, and Beggin' Strips. Woof! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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It's Time to Get (Mr.) Clean: Cleaning Product Commercials
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No one likes housework but we all gotta do it. Rather than cracking open that bottle of Pine-Sol, put on the headphones and have a listen as we go through the biggest hits of cleaning products, from Mr. Clean to Swiffer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Go to School Whether You Like It or Not: Back to School Commercials
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It's back to school time, the worst time of the year! We check out what Walmart, McDonald's, and Frosted Flakes had to say about the kids going back to their desks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support
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As society crumbles around us, we look back to a simpler time when Don't Do Drugs ads saved us from the brink of a drug fueled nightmare world. Join us as we watch Lou Albano and Peewee Herman tell us not to "cwack cocaine." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Do you spill juice on a consistent basis? Did someone saw your speedboat in half? Then have I got the product for you! This episode covers your favorite pitchmen, from Billy Mays to the Shamwow guy. Crack open the OxiClean and listen up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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Old People Need Products, Too! : Ads for Old People
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Help! I've fallen and I can't get up! So we're looking at products or commercials that feature the elderly. Life Alert, Wendy's, and that beast of transport: the Hoveround. Listen to your elders and get into this episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support…
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