S8E01 - Jumping The Shark: Spokesperson Disas...

From our archives, a favourite...Occasionally, an old advertising campaign is brought back from the dead.Even if it has been off the air for decades.In this episode, we’ll discuss a recurring Coke commercial that has been called the most popular ad of all time.A much-loved beer c ...  Show more

Because Terry LOVES books, we do an annual Bookmarks episode. This one is from 2024.There’s never enough room to include all the great stories we find in our research books.So this episode is dedicated to all those stories that didn’t fit into our regular episodes. The theme is “ ...  Show more

We talk about it all this week! Celebrity body shaming, The Pete and Kim conspiracy theories, Mr. Beast's Squid Game missing the mark, and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors, Mercato, BetterHelp, and ExpressVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In this episode, Donny discusses various brands shaping the zeitgeist, including media controversies, political commentary, celebrity news, and societal trends. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by late-night television, the importance of public broadcasting, and t ...  Show more

Why we call celebrities “stars” and complications in pursuing fame. Inspired by Carl Jung and Jordan Peterson’s lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 

Celebrities are out here making or wasting money, whether it’s Lady Gaga shilling migraine medication or Brooklyn Beckham using a $25 bottle of avocado oil to fry chicken (1:00). The Kardashians are seemingly trying to enter a “soft” era (13:41). In honor of the Weekend’s role on ...  Show more