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

Boo! It's Halloween! Which means we're doing the annual commercial Halloween special. We've got Freddy Krueger's hotline, Elvira's Coors Light beach party, and Nike's slasher spoof. Put on your finest scary costume 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

Movies are great. But what's better are the product tie-ins! We look at what the brilliant sequels to Alien, Batman, and Home Alone had to offer. Hint: branded cereal! Pop on those 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

Hey! It's time to talk about Butterfinger. The candy everyone is kind of "meh" about. We cover the history of the brand as well as some of their commercials that DON'T include the Simpsons. That's right, there were ads without Bart in them. Listen up to this crispety, crunchety episode! --- 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

Video games have launched careers. Don't believe us? Then listen to how Jack Black, Tobey Maguire, and Ethan Suplee got a boost into their illustrious acting careers thanks to video games! Featuring commercials from Pitfall, the Atari Lynx, and the Sega Game Gear. --- 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

Ever wondered what happened to the Pets.com sock puppet? Wonder no more! We've outlined the entire history of this beloved talking piece of 100% cotton and tell you about the rise and fall of dotcom company, Pets.com. --- 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