Best Retro Ad Review Podcasts (2025)

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121 - Sinners - A Deep Dive Movie Discussion ft. Puthiya Parithi | Movie Herald Podcast 58:42

23d ago58:42

58:42

🎙️ In this episode of the Movie Herald Podcast, we dive deep into the vampire thriller Sinners with our guest - screenplay writer, Puthiya Parithi. We explore the film’s powerful symbolism, multi-layered storytelling, and the unique voice it brings to the vampire genre. From themes of sin and redemption to the film’s bold visual language, discover …

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Video Game & Junk Food Commercials: Sonic, Nathan Drake, and Banjo Kazooie 1:18:50

2M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

What goes better with a video game than some junk food? We explore food commercials that feature famous video game characters Sonic the Hedgehog, Nathan Drake, and Banjo and Kazooie. What products are they shilling? Tune in to find out!

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Valentine's Commercials: eHarmony, Ashley Madison, Plenty of Fish 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

It's the season of love. And what better way to spend it than listening to us talk about websites that claim to hook you up with an attractive person? We take a deep dive into the online dating world by checking out eHarmony, Ashley Madison, and Plenty of Fish. Run a bubble bath, crack open the champagne, and listen to this romantic episode.…

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Christmas Commercial Controversy: Folgers, Kmart, and Mr. Kipling 1:18:33

5M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Our gift to you this holiday season is to bring you commercials that caused controversy! Sometimes Christmas commercials can bring a warm fuzzy feeling and other times...not so much. Crack open the eggnog, don your Santa hat, and listen to what Folgers, Kmart, and Mr. Kipling did on Christmas! Related episodes: The last Christmas episode: https://c…

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120 - Sci-Fi Movies in Tamil Cinema ft Chennaikaaran 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, myself and Pratip from Chennaikaaran podcast discuss in detail about the sci-fi as a genre in Tamil Cinema.

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Cryptid Commercials: Bigfoot, Nessie, and the Jersey Devil 1:02:50

6M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

It's conspiracy time! But the fun ones. We're looking at commercials that make a nod to our favorite cryptids. Jack Link's has Bigfoot, Playstation has the Jersey Devil, and Toyota has Nessie. Let's get weird and hear all about these very real monsters and their commercial fame.

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119 - Why Box Office Collection is important ft - Chennaikaaran 26:11

7M ago26:11

26:11

In this episode I am having a conversation with Pratip from Chennaikaaran podcast, where we discuss about the importance of Box office and the duty of every movie goer.

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118 - From Epic to Cliché: Has Ramayana Inspiration Gone Too Far? | @Chennaikaaran | Movie Herald Podcast 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

From Epic to Cliché: Has Ramayana Inspiration Gone Too Far? | @Chennaikaaran | Movie Herald Podcast Today's co-host is Pratip from Chennaikkaran podcast and we spoke in detail about the Mythological references in Cinema.

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Back to School Commercials: Coco Puffs, Lisa Frank, and Staples 1:07:16

9M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Summer is gone so you know what that means...it's time to get depressed about going to school! One of the worst things about August as a kid was seeing in-store ads and TV commercials telling you that school was right around the corner. In this episode, listen to Sonny from Coco Puffs, Mila Kunis for Lisa Frank, and Alice Cooper for Staples tell yo…

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#117 - Chutney Sambar Special Podcast ft. Prasanna Kumar - DOP, Jijendran V - Editor | Movie Herald Podcast 48:26

9M ago48:26

48:26

Lights, camera, action! This week on The Movie Herald Podcast, we're serving up a spicy episode that takes you behind the scenes of Hotstar's latest web series sensation, "Chutney Sambar." Join us as we dive deep into the visual feast and editorial mastery that brought director Radha Mohan's vision to life. We're thrilled to welcome two key ingredi…

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#116 - Pendulum 2023 Malayalam Movie - Review 13:58

10M ago13:58

13:58

In this episode, I will be discussing in detail about the Malayalam Movie Pendulum and share my opinion of what worked and what didn't work for me.

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#115 - Hidden themes and messages in Kalki 2898 AD 3:37

11M ago3:37

3:37

Heavy spoiler alert

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Lost Media Commercials: Boo Berry, Freddie Freaker, Esurance 1:07:49

12M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

We're looking at commercials that have a lost element to them. Some recovered, some still missing pieces. If you like this episode, we'll do more in-depth ones!

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#114 - What is Guerilla Filmmaking ft. Sourabh Shukla & Pradeep | Movie Herald Podcast 1:14:42

12M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Watch the movie 1888 at Movie Saints Website: https://www.watchmyfilm.com/movie/1888

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113 - How to make a Short Film like a Pro ft. Moshu 42:19

1y ago42:19

42:19

Want to make a short film like a pro? In this podcast episode, Moshu shares key tips and points to take care of when making a short film. Tune in now!

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Movie Song Parodies Commercials: Coke, Starbucks, and Walkers 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Commercials that feature songs from movies but parodied! Yes, we are layered here. Listen to Thirstbusters (a.k.a. the Ghostbusters Theme) for Coke, Glen! (a.k.a. Eye of the Tiger) for Starbucks, and Say You, Say Me for Walkers Crisps (a.k.a. chips).

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112 - Why should you make a short Film ft. Moshu | Movie Herald Podcast 31:26

1y ago31:26

31:26

Moshu discusses in detail about the market for Short films and why one should make a short film.

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The First Genre Movie Ever Made - Genre Series - Ep 2 | Movie Herald Podcast 3:24

1y ago3:24

3:24

Welcome back, film fanatics, to another episode of Movie Herald Podcast. Last time, we cracked open the treasure chest of movie genres, but today, we're taking a time machine and teleporting to the very birth of the genre system. Buckle up, because we're about to witness the first flick that dared to wear its genre on its sleeve! Brace yourselves, …

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#110 - An Introduction to Genre | Movie Herald Podcast 6:17

1+ y ago6:17

6:17

he word "genre" itself is older than your grandma's record player, dating back to ancient Greece where it meant "kind" or "class" of art. But how did it jump onto the silver screen? Back in the silent era, movies were like silent discos – everyone knew the moves, but there weren't many words. To tell stories, they relied on visual clues and recurri…

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Contro-mercials: Ads that caused controversy 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Not every idea is a good idea. We've check out three Superbowl (!) commercials that didn't get the praise and adulation they were expecting. Find out what happened in these Just For Feet, Holiday Inn, and GoDaddy.com commercials.

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#109 The story of Western Genre & Jigarthanda Double X | Movie Herald ft Chennaikaaran Podcast 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

56:52

We started a discussion on what is Western Genre where it all started and Jigarthanda DoubleX. A lot of things were discussed, thank to our wonderful Guest - Pratip Vijaykumar from Chennaikaaran podcast for this wonderful discussion.

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Christmas Commercials: Hess Trucks, Coca-Cola Polar Bears, and Ice Skating with McDonald's 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! It's time for the annual look back at classic holiday commercials by your favorite mega corporations. We watch Ronald McDonald on ice, the first appearance of the Coca-Cola polar bears, and the gaudy Hess trucks. Find out their stories and where the rank in the hallowed halls of Christmas commercials.…

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Halloween Commercials 2023: Kleenex, K-fee, and Phones4U 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

47:54

Boo! This year, we're looking at a few spine chilling commercials from outside the USA. Hear about the cursed Japanese Kleenex commercial, the heart-stopping K-fee spot, and the spooky Phones4U advert. It's gonna be a scary one!

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#108 - A Conversation with Balaji K Kumar ft Movie Herald Podcast 1:01:04

1+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Had a wonderful conversation with the director of the movie KOLAI Mr. Balaji K Kumar. In this podcast we discussed in detail the writing process, approaching the genre, and the hidden details that we failed to notice at first glance.

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#107 - Who is Martin Scorsese - A Brief Introduction 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

Who is Martin Scorsese? Before the kids start saying that Marty is an underrated director let me rush to say what Marty means to me and What his works did to me.

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#106 - Why should we watch The Killers of the Flower Moon 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

8:58

Legendary director Martin Scorcese's The Killers of the Flower Moon is out now on theatres and we are seeing a lot on social media but here are my few reasons to watch the movie.

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#105 - My take on Cinematic Universe | Movie Herald Podcast 11:47

1+ y ago11:47

11:47

Cinematic Universe is a thing now and a lot of industries have taken that and created universes. I am sharing my opinion on the Universe in general.

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#104 - Why LEO is an Important Movie | Movie Herald Podcast 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, I will be talking about LEO, what worked for me, and what didn't but above all I will be talking about why LEO is an important movie.

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#103 - On Remakes, Jaane Jaan and Suspect X 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

21:19

I am sharing my view on the Remakes, and how Jaane Jaan differed from the rest of the remakes and how Keigo Higashino's classic is still relelvant.

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Post Cereal Commercials: Grape Nuts, Raisin Bran, and Honey Bunches of Oats 1:05:23

1+ y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

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.

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#102 - Role of a Line Producer ft. Moshin Khan | Movie Herald Tamil Podcast 1:17:00

1+ y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

In this episode I speak with Moshin Khan fondly known as Moshu, who is a Line Producer with Yaazhi Films. He worked in the critically acclaimed Tamil movie - Kuthirai Vaal and many more movies. recently he has directed his first short film and awaiting it's release.

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#101 - Role of a Producer - Movie Herald Podcast ft. Tel Ganesan 1:26:32

2y ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Welcome to yet another episode of the Movie Herald Podcast in this episode, I spoke to Mr. Tel Ganesan, serial entrepreneur and founder of Kyyba films. He spoke in detail about production in Hollywood, the role of a producer in movie production apart from the investment, and his journey from an engineer to a movie producer. Watch the interview and …

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#100 - What is a review, Movie review 101 ft. Karundhel Rajesh| Movie herald podcast 1:09:04

2y ago1:09:04

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Hello Folks !!And on the 100th episode of Movie Herald Podcast we are entering the world of Video Podcast. The First of the Movie Herald video Podcast is with the renowned screenplay consultant, screenplay writer, writer and critic Karundhel Rajesh.In this episode we will be discussing in detail about movie reviews, film appreciation and the role o…

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#99 - Jailer and Black Comedy as a Genre | Movie Herald Podcast 15:55

2y ago15:55

15:55

Jailer movie has created a rampage at Box Office and it is seen as a comeback not only for Thalaivar Rajnikanth but also for Nelson. It indeed satisfied all the fans, it gave us more than enough goosebumps for every mass scene but did it satisfy the Nelson fans who wanted to see Thalaivar in a Nelson film? And What is a Black Comedy, what makes thi…

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Movie Commercials: Kicking off franchises 1:09:01

2y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

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).

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#98 - Why does Horror Comedy Work? | Movie Herald Podcast 11:36

2y ago11:36

11:36

Welcome to the world of Horror Comedy. Have we ever thought of this mixture before? Let's dive into the world of horror comedy in brief and try to understand why it works. Why does movie like DD series performing well is it because of the comedy or because of the setting? Let's see what makes the difference. References: https://deadant.co/the-weird…

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#97 - Raja Desingu | Tamil Classic Movies | Movie Herald Podcast 15:38

2y ago15:38

15:38

Welcome to another episode of the Movie Herald Podcast. In today's episode, I will be talking about the 1960 movie called Raja Desingu starring our own Puratchi Thalaivar MG Ramachandran. Of course, I am bringing this up now since I failed to watch Maamannan, I am bringing you another Maamannan story, he he he..... This story is based on the life o…

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#96 - Kerala Crime Files - Web Series Review | Movie Herald Podcast 9:06

2y ago9:06

9:06

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Movie Herald Podcast! In this exciting installment, we delve into the world of the first-ever Malayalam web series, "Kerala Crime Files," currently streaming on Hotstar. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey into the realm of this crime thriller, starring Lal and Aju Varghese.In this episode, we take a …

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#95 - Yaanai Mugathaan - Movie Review | Movie Herald Podcast 13:43

2y ago13:43

13:43

Welcome to the Movie Herald Podcast, where we bring you insightful and engaging discussions on the latest films. In this episode, we dive into the Tamil movie "Yaanai Mugathaan," directed by Rejishh Midhila and featuring Yogi Babu, Ramesh Tilak, Karunakaran, and Urvasi.Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of "Yaanai Mugathaan" and share ou…

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#94 Veeran - Movie Review | Movie Herald Podcast 17:34

2y ago17:34

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Join us on the latest episode of Movie Herald Tamil Podcast as we dive into the world of Tamil cinema and explore the fascinating movie "Veeran." In this engaging discussion, we delve into the concept of superheroes in Tamil cinema and examine the unique approach taken by "Veeran" in crafting its origin story. Discover how "Veeran" stands apart fro…

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Toy-tal Recall: Toy commercials with Cabbage Patch Kids, Sky Dancers, & Pokemon 1:03:18

2y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

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.

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Lollipop Commercials: Tootsie Pop, Charms Blowpops, and Dum Dums 1:02:27

2y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

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.

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#93 - Should we celebrate Oscars? 21:19

2y ago21:19

21:19

Hey there, welcome to the Movie Herald Tamil podcast. Today, we're going to dive into the exciting news of "Naatu Naatu" winning an Oscar! There has been a huge outpour of reactions on social media surrounding the win, both positive and negative, and we're here to analyze those reactions and share our opinions on what this win means for the Indian …

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Burger King Commercials: Shaft has a burger 1:21:07

2+ y ago1:21:07

1:21:07

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 …

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#92 - Interpretation of God in movies - 2022 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

38:27

Interpretation of God in movies is a very interesting subject. I'm talking about three movies which got released this year which took three different interpretation of God and all three of them are wonderful movies in their own right. Those three movies are Kantara, Kumari and Kadaisi vivasayi. All three movies starts with K and kadavul also starts…

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#91 | Love Today | Movie Herald Discussions 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

35:11

Welcome to Movie Herald podcast about the movie "Love Today"! In this episode, we'll be discussing the various pros and cons of the film. We'll delve into the plot, characters, and themes of the movie and offer our thoughts on what works and what doesn't. Whether you're a fan of romantic comedies or just want to hear some in-depth analysis of a pop…

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Halloween 2022: Spooky Commercials 57:21

2+ y ago57:21

57:21

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.

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Commercials Featuring Movie Product Tie-ins: Part 2 1:11:09

2+ y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

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.

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Candy Commercial: Nobody Better Lay a Finger on My Butterfinger! 42:31

3y ago42:31

42:31

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!

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Video Game Commercials: Before they were famous 1:00:37

3y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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.

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