Episode
Criminally Subliminal
1:01:23
Published: Mon Feb 28 2022
Description
Love them or hate them, we live in a world of advertisements. Today the guys discuss nostalgic commercials, the psychology behind ads, and how they approach recording their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Kyle Shealy posts a viral video of himself placing a cardboard cutout named "Kyle Shealy Meal" with a slogan on it at a Come and Go gas station, and the gas station eventually partners with Shealy to roll out the Kyle Shealy meal.
00:00 - 10:05 (10:05)
Summary
Kyle Shealy posts a viral video of himself placing a cardboard cutout named "Kyle Shealy Meal" with a slogan on it at a Come and Go gas station, and the gas station eventually partners with Shealy to roll out the Kyle Shealy meal.
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The lack of proper disclosure in some prank videos is receiving criticism, particularly when it is presented as real footage.
10:07 - 23:27 (13:20)
Summary
The lack of proper disclosure in some prank videos is receiving criticism, particularly when it is presented as real footage. This issue is similar to a subreddit that calls out Asian videos that are set up as CCTV footage but are actually comedy sketches.
EpisodeCriminally Subliminal
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The Amazon Basics line offers affordable versions of popular products, but there are questions about the quality and the ethics of copying other companies' designs.
23:27 - 33:03 (09:36)
Summary
The Amazon Basics line offers affordable versions of popular products, but there are questions about the quality and the ethics of copying other companies' designs.
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This episode discusses the sources of generic medicines and store-brand products in America and how packaging and marketing play a significant role in differentiating the products.
33:03 - 37:54 (04:50)
Summary
This episode discusses the sources of generic medicines and store-brand products in America and how packaging and marketing play a significant role in differentiating the products. The hosts also touch upon the use of badges such as organic and certified, explaining that the FDA does not certify them, and mention examples such as Amazon Basics cold and flu medications with Amazon's logo on the box.
EpisodeCriminally Subliminal
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The podcast discusses an ad for a cryptocurrency that compares its potential to the incredible achievements of humanity, as well as an ad for a hand sanitizer with chunks in it.
37:54 - 52:20 (14:26)
Summary
The podcast discusses an ad for a cryptocurrency that compares its potential to the incredible achievements of humanity, as well as an ad for a hand sanitizer with chunks in it. They also talk about a law in Canada that requires margarine to be colored in a specific way, making it look unappetizing.
EpisodeCriminally Subliminal
PodcastDistractible
The hosts discuss the role of advertising in their lives and Bob invites the loser to give a speech, while also promoting the product BetterHelp.
52:20 - 56:46 (04:25)
Summary
The hosts discuss the role of advertising in their lives and Bob invites the loser to give a speech, while also promoting the product BetterHelp. There is also a mention of a potential poll for listeners to vote on cutting out sponsors in the podcast.