Best SHADs Speak Podcasts (2024)

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#177: 40 Years of Lost Beef 28:28

11d ago28:28

28:28

We turn our TV dials back four decades to analyze an iconic fast-food commercial featuring big fluffy buns and a spunky senior citizen asking one of the most important questions of our time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding …

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#176: Punctuatin’ Brand! Names? 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

We exclaim our questions about companies adding punctuation marks like apostrophes, periods, and exclamation points to their names and logos. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #Punctuation #B…

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#175: Super Bowl Celebrity Ad Fatigue 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

We head into overtime to huddle up on Schwarzenegger, Walken, and whether throwing famous faces into Super Bowl commercials still scores with viewers. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #Super…

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#174: The Solo-Snoop Smoke Storm 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

We apply heat to Solo Stove’s decision to ax their CEO after a viral campaign failed to ignite sales and ask the essential question “what is successful marketing?” Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Bu…

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#173: The Timelessness of Tetris 28:48

3M ago28:48

28:48

We drop the pieces in place to unlock how the best-selling video game of all time continues to obsess players 40 years after its creation. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #Television #tetri…

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#172: Wrangling the Marlboro Man 25:26

3M ago25:26

25:26

We smoke out the rough and rugged legacy of the iconic Marlboro Man marketing campaign that rode the trails of pop culture for over 40 years leaving many blackened lungs behind. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #A…

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#171: Best TV Title Sequences 26:45

4M ago26:45

26:45

We tune in to the TV show opening intros that keep our thumbs off the fast forward button and our eyeballs glued to the screen. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #Television #Streaming #Desig…

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#170: Famous Brand Voiceovers 25:40

7M ago25:40

25:40

We vocalize our picks for the most memorable, effective, and iconic uses of celebrity voices in commercials and marketing. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business…

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#169: Best of Barbenheimer 26:02

8M ago26:02

26:02

We detonate our thoughts on the atomic pink meme machine that has swallowed summer 2023 and share candidates for potential future Barbenheimers. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#168: Liquid Death 27:35

10M ago27:35

27:35

We assassinate assumptions of what bottled water should be by spotlighting a canned brand disrupting the industry with some killer marketing efforts. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#167: Where Have All the Wieners Gone? 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

We think long and hard about Oscar Meyers’ decision to change the name of the Wienermobile and shake out a few other meat-based mobile marketing ideas. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#166: To The Max 28:59

12M ago28:59

28:59

We merge our thoughts on HBO Max deciding to drop the HBO, and surmise other abbreviated brand names we could see if more companies consolidated. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#165: Shamrock Shakin' 14:06

1y ago14:06

14:06

We go green and toast the top o’ the morning by dipping into our pot of marketing gold to share a notable St. Paddy's Day creative concoction. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#164: Kia Logo Chaos 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

We rack our brains trying to google the “KN car” before turning our attention to Kia’s controversial logo redesign. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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Human Interview - Caitlyn Gow 15:26

1y ago15:26

15:26

How can brands use Discord in their communication arsenal? We talk with Caitlyn Gow, a student at the University of Akron, about her social media marketing class assignment and the choice to write about Discord. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.…

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#163: Burning Holiday Questions (Fireplace Edition) 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

37:35

We roast more than chestnuts as we answer a sackful of burning holiday questions about time-honored traditions, classic Christmas characters, and merry memorable marketing campaigns. This edition also has extra soundbites from the hosts, made especially for the fireplace edition of the podcast. Watch your free fireplace episode and check out past e…

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#162: The Passion of the Pickleball 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

21:14

We whack around a few ideas on why pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in America and if it has what it takes to make it as a major league. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#161: Twitter's New Musk 23:52

1+ y ago23:52

23:52

We get a whiff of what the Twitterverse will look like under Elon Musk, and weigh in on whether that’s a good or bad thing for the social network’s future. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#160: Patagonia Goes Purpose 15:52

1+ y ago15:52

15:52

We take stock of Patagonia’s bold move for future ownership and ponder if other corporations might start to consider similar unorthodox succession plans. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#159: Brand Resurrections 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

We reanimate a selection of brands, startups, platforms, and apps that have gone belly up over the past 10 years. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#158: Craziest Car Commercials 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

We hazard a second look at the AutoTrader spot that put the Duke boys back behind the wheel and burn rubber with our picks for the wildest auto ads ever to hit the airwaves. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#157: A Decade of Brand Debacles 32:29

2y ago32:29

32:29

We navigate back to the year 2012 to re-examine the Mapplegate scandal and map out the most memorable brand controversies of the past 10 years. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#156: Top 5 Commercial Catchphrases 26:31

2y ago26:31

26:31

We release our personal picks for the most memorable and repeatable catchphrases in modern advertising history. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#155: Undead Advertising 18:52

2y ago18:52

18:52

We rise from the grave to relive the long-forgotten marketing war between DISH network and AMC, and feast on the flesh of other notable zombie-themed ads. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#154: Ride and Fall of Peloton 20:53

2y ago20:53

20:53

We peddle our thoughts on Peloton’s fork-in-the-road moment, and share a list of past fitness trends we’ve left in the dust. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#153: Snack to the Future 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

We take another bite out of the campaign that we talked 10 years ago on the very first episode of this podcast and munch on a couple other more recent snack-related marketing morsels. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.…

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#152: 2021 Awesome Awards 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

28:41

We salute the bold, creative, and amusing marketing efforts that awed us with their awesomeness this year and made us think about something other than viruses... if only for a few sweet fleeting moments. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.…

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#151: It's the End of Facebook as We Know It 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

29:14

We metabolize our thoughts on the metamorphosis of Facebook by answering a series of metaphorical questions about the life and times of the world’s largest social network. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#50: The 2015 Awesome Awards (100 EPISODES LATER) 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

31:15

We recap the amazing, astonishing and awe-inspiring marketing feats of 2015 by presenting the winners of our second annual Awesome Awards. Slap on your Apple Watch and hit play on the new Adele album because we’re about to give out some hardware! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting s…

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Pastor and Leaders... In that place of Anguish & Struggle 3:50:21

2+ y ago3:50:21

3:50:21

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood - that makes today a "Brighter Day" This is Jay and Phee and this is the Brighter Day morning show. Alright, I am just one half... not good playing solo, but together, we make a dynamic duo... like two peas in a pod... not twins... more like Twix... we give you something sweet but with some real substance in…

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#150: Man Eating Plants 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

We harvest our thoughts on the wild growth of plant-based foods and grill up some marketing efforts aimed at selling people on meatless meats. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#149: The Best Audio Logos in the Entire Universe 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

21:50

We sound off on some pitch-perfect examples of "sonic branding" that are sure to be stuck inside your head long after this episode goes quiet. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#148: I Want My MTV! 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

We tune in to the iconic marketing campaign and subsequent promo spots that helped make MTV a pop-culture juggernaut in the 80s and 90s. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#147: We All Scream For... 18:48

2+ y ago18:48

18:48

We cool down by scooping out marketing musings on current trends, classic slogans, and captivating flavors from the ice cream world. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#146: Guardians of the Pro Sports Rebranding Galaxy 27:15

2+ y ago27:15

27:15

We field some big questions about the brand changeup coming to Cleveland and rank the recent history of pro sports teams that changed their names without switching cities. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.…

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#145: Mystery Box 14:50

3y ago14:50

14:50

We unwrap the enigma behind a puzzling new trend more brands are adopting—but we can’t tell you what it is, you have to listen to unlock the secret. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#144 Cutaway: Digital Upgrades 2:24

3y ago2:24

2:24

On episode #144 of the Speaking Human podcast… We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own. As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways…

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#144: Are Buy Buttons a Lie? 17:34

3y ago17:34

17:34

We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#143: Brutally Honest Brand Slogans 14:48

3y ago14:48

14:48

We consider what an alternative universe would look like if brands advertised what people really think about their products. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#142: Selling this Podcast as an NFT 22:39

3y ago22:39

22:39

We invest everything we’ve got in non-fungible tokens and then try to figure out if what we own actually has any real value. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#141: Mind Thundering the Future of Social 15:45

3y ago15:45

15:45

We storm our brains for ideas on what the next phase of social media might look (and sound) like. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#140: Clubhouse Crashers 27:45

3y ago27:45

27:45

We crash the Clubhouse to share our thoughts on the new invitation-only, voice-based social network. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#139: Smoking Fetus Ad 14:01

3y ago14:01

14:01

We cough through a cloud of cigarette smoke as we revisit one of the most memorable anti-smoking campaigns ever made. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#138 Cutaway: Pluto TV 2:49

3y ago2:49

2:49

On episode #138 of the Speaking Human podcast… We talked about the marketing campaign for Paramount+ and some of our thoughts on names for the streaming service. As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways, basically they're throwaway…

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#138: Paramount Plus 10:49

3y ago10:49

10:49

We scale the epic marketing campaign around the release of another major streaming service looking to join the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus at the top of the mountain. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#137: A-List Advertising 35:40

3+ y ago35:40

35:40

We assemble an all-star cast of top-level talent including Bruce Willis, Hugh Jackman, and Brie Larson to talk about the increasing appeal of ad campaigns for big-name actors. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#136: Best Board Game Commercials 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

32:37

We do not pass GO as we spin, roll, and pop our thoughts on the best board game advertising of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#135: Highest Scoring Video Game Covers 33:06

3+ y ago33:06

33:06

We select players in the burgeoning marketing battle between Series X and PS5 consoles, and unlock our personal picks for the best game covers of the Xbox/Playstation era. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#134: Would You Buy or Sell These Brand Efforts 25:52

3+ y ago25:52

25:52

We riff on a range of recent marketing and branding efforts—from the unleashing of the Seattle Kraken to breakfast Mac & Cheese to Planters’ rapidly aging Baby Nut. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.By MONSTERS Unlimited

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#133: Questions About Quibi 33:18

3+ y ago33:18

33:18

We quibble over whether all the quacks and quips about the failure of Quibi are well-deserved, and provide some quick reviews of the streaming platform's bite-size content offerings. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.…

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