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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.

Classic Cereal Commercial
Toyota Let's Go Places
Have It Your Way

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.

Classic Cola Commercials

State Farm Beard Smeller

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

Episode 1 • 12 min
Automotive Advertising

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
Breakfast Cereal Bonanza

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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Nike Just Do It
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ABOUT AD NAUSEAM

Meet the Advertising Veterans Behind the Show

Mike - Advertising Expert

MIKE SULLIVAN

With over 35 years in the advertising industry, Mike has witnessed the evolution of commercials from the golden age of Mad Men to today's digital disruption. He's worked with Fortune 500 companies, created award-winning campaigns, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of advertising history.

Mike's specialty is analyzing the strategic thinking behind successful campaigns and identifying why certain ads become cultural phenomena while others fade into obscurity.

Joe - Creative Director

JOE MARTINEZ

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

The Ad Nauseam Experience

Each episode of Ad Nauseam features Mike and Joe breaking down commercials from multiple angles - creative execution, strategic thinking, cultural context, and production quality. Whether it's a Super Bowl spectacular or a local car dealer's low-budget masterpiece, we give every ad the analysis it deserves.

What We Cover

  • • Vintage commercials from the 1950s-1990s
  • • Modern digital advertising campaigns
  • • Super Bowl commercial breakdowns
  • • International advertising gems
  • • Behind-the-scenes production stories

Our Approach

  • • Professional industry perspective
  • • Historical and cultural context
  • • Technical production analysis
  • • Audience engagement and feedback
  • • Educational entertainment format
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ALL EPISODES

Dive into our complete collection of commercial critiques, from vintage advertising gems to modern digital disasters. Each episode features expert analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of laughs.

State Farm Beard Smeller
EPISODE 1 12 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 2 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" and his menagerie of wild animals.

Published: Oct 8, 2024
Volkswagen Darth Vader
EPISODE 3 12 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
McDonald's Vintage
EPISODE 4 15 min

McDonald's: You Deserve a Break Today

Exploring the jingle that defined a generation and launched the fast food advertising revolution.

Published: Sep 24, 2024
Dollar Shave Club
EPISODE 5 18 min

Dollar Shave Club's Viral Revolution

How a startup with a $4,500 budget disrupted an entire industry with one brilliant video.

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Coca Cola Classic
EPISODE 6 14 min

Coca-Cola's "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke"

The commercial that became a hit song and defined an era of optimistic advertising.

Published: Sep 10, 2024
Apple 1984
EPISODE 7 20 min

Apple's 1984: The Super Bowl Ad That Changed Everything

Ridley Scott's masterpiece that launched a product and redefined what advertising could be.

Published: Sep 3, 2024
Old Spice
EPISODE 8 16 min

Old Spice: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

How Wieden+Kennedy transformed a dying brand into a cultural phenomenon with absurdist humor.

Published: Aug 27, 2024
Life Cereal Mikey
EPISODE 9 13 min

Life Cereal: "Mikey Likes It!"

The accidental classic that ran for 14 years and made a child star out of little Mikey.

Published: Aug 20, 2024
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