Episodios

  • #204: Burying the Decaying Corpse of Super Bowl Advertising

    #204: Burying the Decaying Corpse of Super Bowl Advertising
    Mar 6 2026
    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.

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    The 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 that may have finally broken the celebrity marketing algorithm.
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  • #203: Cold-Weather Brands

    #203: Cold-Weather Brands
    Feb 20 2026
    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
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    33 m
  • #202: Battle of the AI Ads

    #202: Battle of the AI Ads
    Dec 29 2025
    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
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    25 m
  • #201: Terrifying Turkey Day Tech Gifts You Never Asked For

    #201: Terrifying Turkey Day Tech Gifts You Never Asked For
    Nov 28 2025
    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
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    34 m
  • #200: Top 200 Brands in the History of the Universe

    #200: Top 200 Brands in the History of the Universe
    Nov 15 2025
    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
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    21 m
  • #199: Doritos Gets Stranger

    #199: Doritos Gets Stranger
    Oct 23 2025
    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
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  • #198: Why Do It?

    #198: Why Do It?
    Sep 27 2025
    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 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
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    32 m
  • #197: Work from Work Forever?

    #197: Work from Work Forever?
    Sep 5 2025
    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
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    31 m