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The average American (that's you) is gobsmacked by nearly 10,000 advertising messages per day: Singing schnauzers. Dancing diabetics. High-decibel car dealers. Flamboyant fashionistas. The cavalcade of cutting-edge creativity (along with a fair amount of dull-edged creativity) leaps from your video device of choice 24/7/365.

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Putting Spots on the Spot

History tells us that Elvis got so miffed at these incessant intrusions into his favorite video content that he shot his TV dead. Well, Ad Nauseam urges all Americans to drop their weapons, step back from their on-air or online device and instead let our resident 30-plus-year ad pros, Mike and Joe, shoot verbal holes in the notable commercials of the past and present -- irreverently, insightfully analyzing what worked, what flopped and how the whole darned shootin' match might have been better.

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FEATURED EPISODES

Tune in to our most popular episodes where we dissect memorable commercials from the golden age of advertising to today's digital spectacles.

State Farm Beard Smeller

State Farm Beard Smeller

Prepare to wretch as Joe and Mike analyze this stomach-churning concept.

Episode 1 • 12 min
Cal Worthington

The Godfather of Car Commercial Silliness

He's the guru of silly car dealer TV ads: Mike and Joe "go see Cal."

Episode 2 • 12 min
Darth Vader Super Bowl

The Force is Strong with this Game-Changing Super Bowl Ad

Mini-Darth Vader sets a new standard in big-game commercials.

Episode 3 • 12 min

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ABOUT AD NAUSEAM

Meet the Advertising Veterans Behind the Show

Mike Smith

MIKE SMITH

A former radio news reporter, club D.J., press aide to the New York State Assembly, public relations professional and advertising agency creative lead in both New York and Los Angeles, Mike is founder, creative director and executive producer of Beard Boy Productions, Inc., a Southern California-based advertising production agency.

JOE

Joe brings a creative director's perspective to Ad Nauseam, having spent 30+ years crafting memorable commercials for major brands. His background in both traditional and digital advertising gives him unique insights into how the industry has transformed.

Known for his sharp wit and ability to spot creative brilliance (or the lack thereof), Joe provides the artistic and cultural commentary that makes each episode engaging and educational.

OUR MISSION

Educating Through Entertainment

Ad Nauseam isn't just about making fun of bad commercials (though we do plenty of that). Our mission is to educate viewers about the art and science of advertising while entertaining them with insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories.

  • Analyze what makes commercials memorable and effective
  • Explore the cultural impact of iconic advertising campaigns
  • Provide industry insights from veteran advertising professionals
  • Create an engaging community of advertising enthusiasts

500+

Commercials Analyzed

65

Years Combined Experience

50+

Episodes Published

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ALL EPISODES

Dive into our complete collection of commercial critiques, from vintage advertising gems to modern digital disasters.

State Farm Beard Smeller
EPISODE 112 min

State Farm Beard Smeller

Prepare to wretch as Joe and Mike analyze this stomach-churning concept from State Farm's recent campaign.

Published: Oct 15, 2024
Cal Worthington
EPISODE 212 min

Cal Worthington: The Godfather of Car Commercial Silliness

He's the guru of silly car dealer TV ads. Mike and Joe "go see Cal" and his menagerie of wild animals.

Published: Oct 8, 2024
Darth Vader Super Bowl
EPISODE 312 min

The Force is Strong with this Super Bowl Ad

Mini-Darth Vader sets a new standard in big-game commercials with Volkswagen's brilliant 2011 spot.

Published: Oct 1, 2024
Amazon Prime Medusa
EPISODE 412 min

What Does Medusa Have To Do With Amazon Prime?

Joe and Mike observe the odd association Amazon Prime establishes with Greek mythology.

Published: Sep 24, 2024
Mean Joe Greene Coca-Cola
EPISODE 511 min

Why This Mean Joe Green Ad Became a Coca-Cola Classic

Mike and Joe revisit the classic 1979 Coca-Cola ad featuring Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer "Mean" Joe Greene.

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Ridiculous Auto Dealer Ads
EPISODE 611 min

Why Do Auto Dealers Put Out The Most Ridiculous Ads?

Auto Dealers often have egos the size of a Humvee and the creative talent of a Go Kart.

Published: Sep 10, 2024
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