Retro Ad Review

This is about basketball shoes and the journey we've gone through as a society to find the perfect sneaker for the sport. Hear how Nike, Converse, and Reebok battled it out on the court. "It's game time! Get your Hanes on, lace up your Nikes, grab your Wheaties and your Gatorade, and we'll pick up a Big Mac on the way to the ballpark." -Newman from Space Jam

Ho Ho Ho! Just in time for the holidays, it's our annual Christmas episode. We've dedicated it to the big man himself, Santa Claus! We're looking at how the jolly magic man/third century saint has been portrayed by your favorite brands including Norelco, Coca-Cola, and...the dairy industry. Grab some milk and cookies and listen to this festive episode!Video links:NorelcoCoca-ColaThe Power of Cheese

In the 1980s, it was discovered that video games were part of a balanced breakfast, so the geniuses at Namco and Nintendo decided to inject some 8-bit glory into your morning. Pour a bowl of milk and get ready to chomp on some Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Pokemon!

Chips Ahoy there, matey! It's time to talk about everyone's favorite treat: cookies! grab a glass of milk and get ready to hear the fanciful stories of Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Fig Newtons. Note: there are A LOT of mergers and acquisitions in this episode

Nothing says summer of yore like talking about big blockbuster films. But what really made those films great? That's right, fast food tie-ins. We're looking at big films that teamed up with big food to create big money. Listen to this episode to hear about Ghostbusters II + Hardee's, Batman Returns + McDonald's, and Shrek + Burger King.

What goes better with a video game than some junk food? We explore food commercials that feature famous video game characters Sonic the Hedgehog, Nathan Drake, and Banjo and Kazooie. What products are they shilling? Tune in to find out!

It's the season of love. And what better way to spend it than listening to us talk about websites that claim to hook you up with an attractive person? We take a deep dive into the online dating world by checking out eHarmony, Ashley Madison, and Plenty of Fish. Run a bubble bath, crack open the champagne, and listen to this romantic episode.

Our gift to you this holiday season is to bring you commercials that caused controversy! Sometimes Christmas commercials can bring a warm fuzzy feeling and other times...not so much. Crack open the eggnog, don your Santa hat, and listen to what Folgers, Kmart, and Mr. Kipling did on Christmas! Related episodes: The last Christmas episode: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/episodes/Christmas-Commercials-Hess-Trucks--Coca-Cola-Polar-Bears--and-Ice-Skating-with-McDonalds-e2dfksg Other commercial controversies: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/episodes/Contro-mercials-Ads-that-caused-controversy-e2fl1hm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

It's conspiracy time! But the fun ones. We're looking at commercials that make a nod to our favorite cryptids. Jack Link's has Bigfoot, Playstation has the Jersey Devil, and Toyota has Nessie. Let's get weird and hear all about these very real monsters and their commercial fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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 you that you're late for class. *The sound is a little funny. Sorry about that.* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-ad-review/support

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 listen up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/retro-ad-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/retro-ad-review/support