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Presented by Speaking Human
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Episodes
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #20: Trial by Hot Dog in the Provisional Parking Lot
Description: The hosts convene to investigate an obscure case of frankfurter vigilante justice, but are kicked off track by John Wikipedia trivia and a…
Presented by Speaking Human#210: Goodhart’s Law (A Million Views and Nothing to Show for It)
The Short Summary: We explore why chasing clicks, views, and viral fame can sometimes do more harm than good—and whether going viral still means anything in…
Presented by Speaking Human2026 Summer Movie Awards
It’s disclosure day as we relive the odyssey of the cinematic summer by handing out some insidious awards and revealing the breadwinner of our annual movie…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #19: Grandpa Accidentally Invents a New Ocean
Description: The hosts sit down to investigate one man's baffling contribution to global geography, but are quickly distracted by questionable million-dollar…
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#209: Beamers, Beavers & Broken Search
The Short Summary: We take a bite out of three marketing stories involving BMW’s in-car Spider-Man promotion, Buc-ee’s battle over a beaver mascot, and…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #18: Seven Ferrets in a Trench Coat Apply for a Mortgage
Description: The hosts examine the paperwork surrounding an unprecedented feat of Mustelidae organizational strategy, only to be distracted by legendary money…
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Top 5 Fall Movie Trailers
Description: Five blockbuster trailers, two rankings, one stacked fall movie season. From Digger to Dune 3 to Doomsday, find out which trailers sell their…
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#208: World Cup Winners & Losers
The Short Summary: We blow the final whistle on the 2026 World Cup and hand out our unofficial awards for the biggest winners and losers in marketing…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #17: The Archbishop's Emergency Trampoline Permit
Description: The hosts gather to examine the controversial paperwork requirements for recreational bouncing within church jurisdictions, but are sidetracked by…
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Movies & Marketing: Disclosure Odyssey Jeopardy
Description: Spielberg. Nolan. Two legendary directors with movies out this summer. To celebrate, we're playing a Jeopardy game devoted to their movies…
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#207: McGruff & Most Memorable PSAs
The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service…
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2026 Summer Movie Draft
Description: It’s a brand new day as two masters of the summer movie universe embark on an odyssey through never-ending animated franchises, disturbing…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #16: Yogurt Cannon for the Interim Wizard
Description: The hosts prepare for a thoughtful discussion on mystical dairy-related diplomacy, but are overtaken by executive buzzword fill-ins and titles…
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#206: Uncool Bands & Uncool Brands
The Short Summary: We crank up the amps to analyze how bands like Nickelback, Creed, and Bush—as well as a couple once-hot brands—went from cultural domination…
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Movies & Marketing: Say My Name
Description: We dive into movies where the title is the main character—and whether that’s a good or bad marketing move. Show Notes: Get more information at…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #15: The Unauthorized Biography of a Screaming Microwave
Description: The hosts attempt to chronicle the turbulent life of a deeply unwell appliance, but are derailed by products with identity crises and shows that…
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#205: Cringiest Pharma Commercials
The Short Summary: We tip off a March Madness–style bracket to determine which pharmaceutical commercial deserves the crown as the cringiest ad on TV. Show…
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Hail Mary Marketing
Description: From trailers to taglines to TikToks, we assess every aspect of the marketing for “Project Hail Mary” to see if it’s ready for launch. Show Notes…
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#204: Burying the Decaying Corpse of Super Bowl Advertising
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…
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#203: Cold-Weather Brands
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…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #14: The Twofold Billfold Blindfold Twist
Description: The hosts seek to uncover the secrets behind the most legendary con in history but get hoodwinked by tricky Amazon prices and endlessly replayed…
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Monkey Movie Mount Rushmore
Description: In honor of the release of Primate, we share some legendary cinematic simians that rewrote the rules of monkey business and had audiences going…
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#202: Battle of the AI Ads
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…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #13: The Sensory Perception of Bologna
Description: The hosts begin a profound exploration of lunch-meat but are swiftly diverted by a full-blown Kurt Russell role-rumble and the unseemly inner…
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The Criterion Closet
We open the door on Criterion’s physical media treasure trove to see what all the buzz is about. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode…
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#201: Terrifying Turkey Day Tech Gifts You Never Asked For
We stuff Thanksgiving with the latest technology — spotlighting humanoid helpers, robot-laced footwear, and the delightfully deranged inventions nobody ever…
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The Running Man (2025) IMAX Experience
We sprint headfirst into The Running Man to see if it goes the distance in IMAX and outruns the ’87 classic. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from…
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#200: Top 200 Brands in the History of the Universe
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…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #12: The Municipal Ghost Census
Description: The hosts plan to uncover the long-lost methodology behind spectral population tracking, but instead get pulled into franchise overhauls and movie…
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Halloween Thunderdome
Eight iconic horror movie villains enter, but only one leaves. Who makes it out alive? SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this episode at…
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#199: Doritos Gets Stranger
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…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #11: Moisturizer for the Emotionally Unavailable
Description: The hosts attempt to get to the heart of hydration but get waylaid by whispering Walken and mysterious Amazon prices. Show Notes: Get more…
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HIM Hype Scoreboard
We huddle up to dissect whether the marketing for the new movie HIM is a trick-play touchdown or a red zone fumble. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show…
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#198: Why Do It?
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 generation Get show notes…
Presented by Speaking HumanCasio’s Emotional Support Pet, Dafoe’s Laphroaig and Ben Stiller’s Soda
This week the BUZZ features… Casio’s Emotional Support Pet, Dafoe’s Laphroaig and Ben Stiller’s Soda. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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2025 Summer Movie Awards
Like a ballerina firing a naked gun, we take our first steps toward rebirth by saluting the dramatic conclusion of the summer movie season. SHOW NOTES Get…
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Brad Pitt Promotes Perfetto, Nissan’s Heisman House Hits the Highway and McDonald’s Monopoly Returns
This week the BUZZ features… Brad Pitt Promotes Perfetto, Nissan’s Heisman House Hits the Highway and McDonald’s Monopoly Returns. The BUZZ is a weekly video…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #10: The Corduroy Conundrum
Description: The hosts attempt to unravel the mystery of a distinct textile, but are waylaid by experimental pharmaceuticals and unexpected brand marriages…
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Sweethearts Haunts Us, Tom Holland Plays with LEGOs and Nike’s New Question
This week the BUZZ features… Sweethearts Haunts Us, Tom Holland Plays with LEGOs and Nike’s New Question. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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#197: Work from Work Forever?
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…
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Cracker Barrel Logo Whiplash, Weird Al + Prudential and Milk-Bone’s collab
This week the BUZZ features… Cracker Barrel Logo Whiplash, Weird Al + Prudential and Milk-Bone’s collab. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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Movies & Marketing: Double Vision
We dive into the cinematic magic (and madness) of one actor pulling double duty as their own sibling. SHOW NOTES Get visuals, links and show notes from this…
Presented by Speaking HumanThe Future of Death & Funerals
All things eventually come to an end. So how might dying and remembrance evolve in the dawns ahead? Get show notes and explore other podcasts at…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #9: Captain Elbow and the Algorithmic Sea
Description: The hosts prepare to illuminate the digital wasteland, but are waylaid by unsolicited nonsense and thunderous colon explosions. Show Notes: Get…
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Steve Buscemi’s Scammageddon, Diet Coke’s Break and McDonaldland is Back
This week the BUZZ features… Steve Buscemi’s Scammageddon, Diet Coke’s Break and McDonaldland is Back. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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#196: Minor League Heavy Hitters
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…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #8: The Dubious Custard Pie Accords
Description: The hosts aim to commemorate the unforgettable, but are derailed by uneven milestones and cinematic exits no one saw coming. Show Notes: Get more…
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Samuel L Jackson’s Windy Rage, American Eagle’s Sweeney Jeans and Astronomer’s Kiss Cam Crisis.
This week the BUZZ features… Samuel L Jackson’s Windy Rage, American Eagle’s Sweeney Jeans and Astronomer’s Kiss Cam Crisis. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment…
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The Future of Roller Coasters
Twists, turns, and that stomach-dropping thrill — roller coasters are the beating heart of any amusement park. But what does the future hold for these…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #7: The Great Marsupial Rebellion of 1998
Description: The hosts set out to explore something profound, but detour into where things came from and John Wikipedia trivia. Show Notes: Get more…
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#195: Return of the (HBO) Max
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…
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Best Action Movie One-Liners
Because action is best delivered with a perfectly timed quip, we unleash the deadliest, most explosive wisecracks in the history of cinema. SHOW NOTES Get…
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Sour Powerade, Lidl’s AI Craze and Skoda’s Flamingo & Raccoon Extravaganza
This week the BUZZ features… Sour Powerade, Lidl’s AI Craze and Skoda’s Flamingo & Raccoon Extravaganza. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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Fantastic Pop-Tarts, Sitting & Southwest and Adidas Athletes Have Got This
This week the BUZZ features… Fantastic Pop-Tarts, Sitting & Southwest and Adidas Athletes Have Got This. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by…
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The Future of Concerts
Lights, sound, and the roar of the crowd — concerts are electric experiences. But what will it mean to attend a show in the years to come? Get show notes and…
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Progressive & Superman and Urban Outfitters Goes to College
This week the BUZZ features… Progressive & Superman and Urban Outfitters Goes to College. The BUZZ is a weekly video segment that's curated by humans for…
Presented by Speaking HumanWith Further Ado Episode #6: The Haunted Sock Drawer Conspiracy
Description: The hosts embark on an investigation into the unknown, but get pulled into things you can’t make them care about and the objectionable thoughts of…
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#194: Reddit Roulette
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…
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Movies & Marketing: 2025 Summer Movie Draft
From the world of MOMA: Two jurassic supermen go full final reckoning, getting freakier and more fantastically fourward as they train dragons, dodge zombies…
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Back to the Future of the Future Part II
Assisted by our friend Avery, we uncover how the people of the future will think about the future. Get show notes and explore other podcasts at…