Speaking Human

The Short Summary: We exhume the bloated remains of this year’s Super Bowl commercials to argue whether the biggest night in advertising has flatlined for good.Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.comSearch Keyword(s): Episode 204The Long-Winded Description: Are Super Bowl commercials still the pinnacle of advertising—or has the biggest night in marketing finally flatlined?In this episode of Speaking Human, Patrick and Shad dig into the bloated remains of Super Bowl 60’s ad lineup to debate whether the cultural moment of Super Bowl advertising is dying… or just in desperate need of resuscitation. What started as a completely different podcast recording quickly spiraled into a heated post-game analysis of this year’s commercials and whether they still deliver the creativity, excitement, and cultural buzz they once did.Along the way, the hosts each crown their best and worst ads of the Bowl, including a surprisingly tasty sandwich moment from Hellmann’s and a nostalgia-packed Dunkin’ cameo-fest tha

Winter is brutal. Unless you’re a brand built for it.This week, we spotlight the companies that thrive when the temperature drops. From mountaineering gear turned fashion staple with The North Face, to the merino evangelism of Smartwool, to the emotional insulation of Swiss Miss, we unpack why some brands don’t just endure winter—they own it. If you’ve ever looked forward to a season because of a product, this one’s for you.Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.#Podcast #SpeakingHuman #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #MarketingPodcast #WinterBrands #BusinessHumans

We prompt a showdown between recent commercials from AI power players ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—and crown the spot that comes out on top.Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.#200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #AI #Tech #ChatGPT #Claude #Anthropic #Google #Gemini

We stuff Thanksgiving with the latest technology — spotlighting humanoid helpers, robot-laced footwear, and the delightfully deranged inventions nobody ever asked to unwrap.Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.#200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Thanksgiving #Tech #Products #Gifts #MindThundering #Brainstorming

We toast the 200th episode of this podcast by sharing our (maybe) definitive list of the 200 most memorable brands of the modern era.Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.#200 #Podcast #SpeakingHuman #VO #Branding #Marketing #Advertising #Business #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #Definitive #List

We crunch into Doritos’ Stranger Things telethon stunt and unwrap the best of this year’s Halloween ad tricks and treats.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #halloween #strangerthings #hawkins #candy #trickortreat

We risk agony, defeat, and heartache to share our thoughts on Nike’s reimaging of the brand’s iconic “Just Do It” campaign for a new generationGet 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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #justdoit #nike #whydoit #sports #taglines

We clock in to explore the great office exodus reversal, where companies are trading Zoom backgrounds for actual backgrounds and Gen Z is surprisingly leading the charge back to cubicle life.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #minorleague #baseball #family

We take a road trip through the wild world of minor league baseball branding—uncovering team names and logos that knock it out of the park.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #logos #minorleague #baseball #family

We cue the dramatic music and rewind the tape as Warner Bros brings HBO back into the Max mix. Was the name change a bold move—or a branding blunder?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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Taglines #hbo #hbomax #max #streaming

We spin the wheel of internet randomness to dissect the role of Reddit today and share wildcard Reddit threads to get you lost in the rabbit hole.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Taglines #reddit #rickroll #bestreddit #Forum

We dance over treadmills and hop across phone screens to discuss two decades of mind-blowing music videos from the creative maniacs of OK Go.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Taglines #OKGO #Movies #Trivia #Band

We think different by testing our tagline knowledge in a death match to see who can just do it to prove they're not just finger lickin’ good, they’re grrreat!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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Taglines #Slogans #Movies #Trivia

We slather our sentiments on Hellman’s “When Harry Met Sally” reunion and sink our teeth into other overlooked content ripe for the commercial requel treatment.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Mayo #HarryMetSally #Movies #Hellmanns

We stroll through the ascension, decline, and revival of the shopping mall to see if these once-mighty retail giants can regain their former glory.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 #SmallBiz #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #Malls #ShoppingCenters #History #shopping

We peel open the $6 million banana to explore how brands have leveraged this provocative piece of art for their own content 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 #conceptual #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #art #Brands #CocaCola #banana #Comedian #MaurizioCattelan

We chug back in time to revisit the marketing campaigns of two legendary beverage busts to see how they go down a few decades later.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 #Coke #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #PEPSI #Brands #CocaCola #SodaWars #Blunders

We venture into deep space to explore how today’s brands are bringing their products, services, and marketing into the cosmos.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 #SPACE #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #Samsonite #Brands #UnderArmour #Columbia

We sense the power of Mastercard’s new haptic logo and explore how other brands can engage touch, smell, and taste to create more immersive experiences.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 #Vibrations #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #HapticLogo #Brands #Senses

We promulgate and elucidate ten arcane, recondite, and enigmatic lexemes we believe warrant greater attention in the marketing realm.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 #Bizarre #Brands #Ads #simplify #popculture #WordOfTheDay #Brands #Words #Definitions