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ABOUT AD NAUSEAM

The show where two old, balding advertising dudes critique the good, the bad and the exceeding ugly commercials of yesterday and today

Broadcasting since 2023

MEET YOUR HOSTS

With over 60 years of combined experience in advertising, our hosts bring expert insight and irreverent humor to every commercial critique.

Mike Johnson

MIKE SMITH

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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 Angelese, Mike is founder/creative director/executive producer of Beard Boy Productions, Inc., a Southern California-based advertising production agency. As such, he has written, produced and/or directed more than a thousand print, TV, radio, video, animation, AR/VR and web projects over the past 30-plus years -- for national, regional and local clients such as: Miller Beer, John Deere, Kia, Blue Cross and Blue Shields nationwide, Bank of America, Lincoln, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, National Institute of Health, Taco Bell, Microsoft, Stater Bros. Markets, Butterball Turkey, Disneyland and over 100 shopping malls across the U.S.

Joe Reynolds

JOE DINKI

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Joe Dinki is a 30-plus-year video production professional, with experience creating a wide range of projects for clients such as Citigroup, AXA Equitable, New York Life, NFL and others while serving as resident producer for New York City-based Pavaline Studios, RX Entertainment Media, City Lights and Creative Mega Playground. His television show pilot “Scratchers” was purchased by VH1, while “Cover Shot,” a show he created, ran for two seasons on TLC. A multifaceted artist known for his work in photography, poetry, voice-over artistry and commercial media, his photography exhibitions include "Keep The Channel Open" and "The Other Side of Ever" at The Black and White Gallery in New York City. He’s also gained recognition for his unique forms of poetry while performing at various venues, earning a substantial following on social media.

OUR MISSION

Ad Nauseam exists to celebrate, critique, and contextualize the art of advertising through the lens of two industry veterans who've seen it all.

We believe that commercials are cultural artifacts that reflect our society's values, humor, and aspirations. By analyzing what works and what doesn't, we aim to elevate advertising literacy and appreciation among viewers and practitioners alike.

Our approach combines expert analysis with irreverent humor, making advertising critique accessible and entertaining for everyone from industry professionals to casual commercial viewers.

EDUCATE

Share industry insights and advertising principles with our audience to increase media literacy.

ENTERTAIN

Deliver honest, humorous, and insightful commentary that makes advertising analysis fun and accessible.

PRESERVE

Document and contextualize advertising history, celebrating the evolution of commercial creativity.

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