Best SHADs Speak Podcasts (2024)

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#181: Toasting 60 Years of Pop-Tarts 23:38

1d ago23:38

23:38

We salute six decades of America’s preeminent toaster pastry by serving up some notable pieces of Pop-Tarts marketing and ranking the most iconic Pop-Tarts flavors. 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 #B…

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#180: Renner Runs for Brooks 23:26

1M ago23:26

23:26

We unlace ideas about the new Brooks “Let’s Run There” campaign featuring Jeremy Renner and jog through our rankings of the buzziest running shoe brands of the current moment. 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 #Adv…

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Listen Now: SINS OF THE CHILD 4:52

2M ago4:52

4:52

On November 30, 2021, when Ethan Crumbley opened fire on his classmates at Oxford High School killing four students, the reactions to this modern American phenomenon were sadly familiar. The events that unfolded in the aftermath of the Michigan shooting, however, were anything but. The teenage assailant’s parents, Jennifer and James, were thrust in…

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#179: Has Prime's Day Come and Gone? 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

We poke the potential bursting bubble of Logan Paul’s Prime drink brand to see if it pops and share a couple other products that consumers guzzled down in mass quantities then tossed aside. 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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#178: People Who Hate Mayonnaise Love This Episode 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

We discourage everyone from listening to this episode and hearing our thoughts on the new ad for NotMayo. Just rip out your earbuds now, because you do not want to know what we have to say. 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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#177: 40 Years of Lost Beef 28:28

4M 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

5M 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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Listen Now: The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke 7:16

5M ago7:16

7:16

Listen to THE RISE AND FALL OF RUBY FRANKE exclusively and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-ruby-franke/ Former YouTube “momfluencer” Ruby Franke was known for her no-nonsense parenting style, but authorities now say that "tough love" was actually child abuse.…

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#175: Super Bowl Celebrity Ad Fatigue 25:43

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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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Over 1000 Images of Children and Infants 53:42

9M ago53:42

53:42

David Dunn was arrested after attempting to meet a minor for inappropriate reasons and during the sting he admitted that he had over 1000 images of children and infants on his devices at that very moment. This child predator also admitted to several other dark and disturbing thing during the bust and also exposed a very large criminal ring! It's mi…

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Introducing... SEVERED AFFAIR: The Gruesome Murder of Shad Thyrion 6:45

10M ago6:45

6:45

Wisconsin is no stranger to high-profile cases and horrific murderers, from the notorious Jeffrey Dahmer to the perplexing Ed Gein. But on a cold night in February 2022, a new name was added to the list of Wisconsin’s worst: Taylor Schabusiness. From the outset, the details of the case shocked even the most hardened detectives and traumatized young…

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#170: Famous Brand Voiceovers 25:40

10M 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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Monster Of The Andes: The Vicious Serial Killer Who Murdered Over 100 Young Victims 34:12

11M ago34:12

34:12

Pedro Alonso López earned himself the infamous nickname of “monster of the Andes” after going on an unhinged serial killing spree for a decade in South America. López is said to have killed over 100 victims, mostly young girls, but claims he’s murdered over 300 people. The vicious killer remains one of the most wanted fugitives in the world to this…

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The Savage Gang Murder of Australian Beauty Queen and Nurse Anita Cobby 44:38

12M ago44:38

44:38

Twenty-six-year-old Anita Cobby went missing in February 1986 while walking home from a train station. Two days later, the Australian woman was found dead in a field, naked and surrounded by cows. Find out what happened to Anita Cobby and if investigators ever caught the perpetrators on this episode of “The Disturbing Truth.” THE DISTURBING TRUTH Y…

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#169: Best of Barbenheimer 26:02

12M 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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SIDEBAR: ‘It Was Brutal’: Gannon Stauch’s Dad Speaks Out After Son’s Killer Stepmom Locked Up Forever 17:37

12M ago17:37

17:37

Colorado woman Letecia Stauch was convicted of brutally murdering her stepson, Gannon Stauch, and sentenced to life in prison in May. Letecia killed the 11-year-old boy while her then-husband, Al Stauch, was away on National Guard deployment in 2020. Al Stauch tells the Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy all about Gannon, the case, and his hardship…

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The Serial Killer Duo Who Savagely Tortured and Murdered California Teens in Their Van 59:47

1y ago59:47

59:47

The brutal killings of five teenage girls in the summer of 1979 haunted people living and reading the headlines in California. Authorities had no leads until a man told police he knew who was committing the savage murders. It was not one, but two men who met in prison and agreed to go on a serial killing spree once they were released. The men gave …

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#168: Liquid Death 27:35

1y 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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Devil in the Dorm 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

Law&Crime Network’s twisted series ‘Devil in the Dorm’ is free and live on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by actress Elisabeth Rohm, the six-part podcast dives into the horrifying sex cult case involving Larry Ray, a disturbing man, who moved into his daughter’s college dorm to prey on young students. LISTEN NOW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-in-the-…

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

1y 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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When People Die After Crying Out for Help: The Disturbing Case of Lisa Edwards and Others 57:32

1y ago57:32

57:32

This episode of “The Disturbing Truth” covers the horrifying reality of people dying after crying out for help and getting no answer. When 60-year-old Lisa Edwards needed medical attention on Feb 5, 2023, her horrifying experience with law enforcement and hospital staff left the public stunned. Edwards’ case mimics other recent tragedies where a pe…

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Horrifying Case of Baby Brianna and The 3 Monsters Who Killed Her 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

On this episode of “The Disturbing Truth,” we dive deep into the horrific tragedy experienced by Brianna Lopez at the hands of her family. THE DISTURBING TRUTH YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/TheDisturbingTruthYT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Court Junkie Law&Crime Sidebar Objections They Walk Among America Speaking Freely LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL ME…

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#166: To The Max 28:59

1y 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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Introducing: Chasing Ghosts: The Hunt for the D.C. Snipers 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

1:10

Thirteen people were randomly shot across Washington D.C. — in just three weeks — back in October 2002. As each new victim was gunned down, the FBI and local detectives struggled to track down a killer — until a tip helped them piece together the murder mystery. Journalist Tony Holt hosts Law&Crime Network’s 10-part series, Chasing Ghosts: The Hunt…

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#165: Shamrock Shakin' 14:06

1+ y 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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"Stuck In The Monster's Web" | The Dark Web Peter Scully Story 50:46

1+ y ago50:46

50:46

Maybe you’ve heard the true crimes and deplorable nature of Peter Scully before. Maybe you remember when that evil twisted video “Daisy’s Destruction” was being passed around online. Hopefully you were smart enough to press delete if ever you received this horrible video. Regardless of your familiarity with “No LimitsFun” or Peter Scully, this deep…

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"If I'm Ever Murdered" The Sydney Sutherland Tragedy 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

Sydney Sutherland was from Grubbs, Arkansas only mere miles away from my hometown of Jonesboro. She went out running one day and vanished without a trace. The small town of Grubbs only had a population of about 300 people. 25 year old nurse Sydney Sutherland to disappearing without a trace was something anyone who knew her would be shocked by. This…

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#164: Kia Logo Chaos 19:34

1+ y 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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BornN2Rage | The Real Beth Thomas Story 1:12:50

1+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Beth Thomas was the Child of Rage. She was a child her parents feared and with good reason. Commonly believed to be a psychopath or monster, a deep dive into the dark mind of this violent little 6 year old girl yielded nightmare too terrorizing for most adults. Beth’s story would make any adult weep in their sleep. What Beth experienced as a child …

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Law&Crime Sidebar: Teen Accused of Stabbing Cheerleader 114 Times Faces Murder Trial Next Week — Aiden Fucci Case 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

23:16

The Florida teen accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl 114 times when he was 14-years-old is set to face trial Monday. Fifteen-year-old Aiden Fucci will be tried as an adult for the alleged murder of cheerleader Tristyn Bailey in May 2021. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the case with Florida-based criminal defense attorney Kathlee…

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Human Interview - Caitlyn Gow 15:26

1+ y 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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Introducing: Devil in the Dorm 4:30

1+ y ago4:30

4:30

In late 2010, a middle-aged man moved into his daughter's college dorm and created what has all the hallmarks of a cult. Over the decade that followed, he extorted millions of dollars from vulnerable young adults through violence, psychological torture, and forced sex work. Actress and Director Elisabeth Rohm narrates Law&Crime's 6-part investigati…

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The True Horror of Blake Leibel 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

40:28

Blake Leibel and Iana Kasian should have never met. I'm sure the world can agree on that. But what happened in this story makes zero sense. The cruelty of this true crime/true horror story is hard to fathom. It's soul destroying. Hollywood. Money. Fortune. Fast cars. None of that can buy a narcist a conscience. But why would Blake Leibel do what he…

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Truck Stop Serial Killer — Robert Ben Rhoades Case 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

20:40

Robert Ben Rhoades was a truck driver with a torture chamber attached to his semi. The sheer amount of victims he had coupled with the contrast of how little we know about his crimes makes this case haunting. What we do know about this dark story shines a light on the hell faced by as many as 50 women before they met their ultimate demise. THE DIST…

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"Monster In The Family" The Lily Peters Story So Far 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

Lily Peters disappeared in April after leaving her aunt's house on her bike. She was never seen alive again. When her bike was discovered things were only starting to take a grim turn. What would come next would shock Chippewa Falls, WI and the horrible twists in this true crime horror case simply would not stop coming. Who is Carson Berger? Who is…

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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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Leading The Lamb 10:13

1+ y ago10:13

10:13

Ayazhan Edilova had her life brutaly stolen from her after a terrible attack by a stranger. what happened to her at the hands of Rakhmanbedri Torebekov is unforgivable. The true crime case should be known by all. This man should never live in peace after the disturbing crime he committed for his own pleasure. I'm MrBlack and this is the disturbing …

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Introducing… They Walk Among America 2:41

1+ y ago2:41

2:41

We all want to believe that we are good judges of character; that if someone close to us was a bad person, we would know. But how well do you know your neighbors? How much can you trust those around you? What does a killer look like? Monsters don’t live under the bed; they walk among us. From the award-winning team behind the UK true crime podcast …

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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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Making Another Monster: HE. IS. HELL. 2:03:03

1+ y ago2:03:03

2:03:03

Luis Garavito is the worst serial killer that has ever lived. The true horror of what he did will absolutely make you sick. Plan to not sleep after watching this true crime documentary. It’s by far the most disturbing crime spree I’ve ever heard of. He killed in ways and amounts that, even after creating this true crime horror doc I still can’t get…

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What Happened In Apartment 8641? 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

42:54

This case is still ongoing! Anyone know anything of use? What happened?? Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola went out to have a good time and enjoy the Hollywood night like on November 12th. But what happened in the space of 12 hours led to shock and horror among the families of the two women. Is self proclaimed Ron Jeremy's nephew, Dav…

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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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The Devil On Bus 1170 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

What really happened on Greyhound Bus 1170? Who is Vince Li? Who is Tim McLean? Where is Will Baker? So many questions and a haunting conclusion that will leave you shaking. Where is the justice? Who pays for a crime committed in madness? Well this true crime horror story will take you on a journey on board Bus 1170. This story will take you on a r…

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"Mother & Her Monster" True Crime Horror Story 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Mother & Her Monster is the story of Isaiah Torres but it’s a horror story roote in so much more than just one 6 year old boy whose life was brutally cut short in an unbelievable way. It’s a scary story with heartbreaking twists and floating answers that true crime simply doesn’t set easy on the soul of the viewer. Not only that but this story star…

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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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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: The Zhou Family Murders 23:28

2y ago23:28

23:28

The Zhou Family came from China to the USA and built a family through hard work and disciplined dedication. It was the American dream for Yi Zhou who was smuggled out of China and into the states. But when his cousin Mingdong Chen follows the exact same route and fails succeed, he shows up at the Zhou family home looking for a place to stay. This w…

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