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  • 2026 Summer Movie Awards

    2026 Summer Movie Awards
    Sep 28 2026
    It’s disclosure day as we relive the odyssey of the cinematic summer by handing out some insidious awards and revealing the breadwinner of our annual movie draft.

    SHOW NOTES
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    #Movies #Marketing #Podcast #SUMMER #MovieTitles #MovieAwards #2024 #Cinema #Theaters #SpeakingHuman #Opinions #Review #BoxOffice


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    40 Min.
  • With Further Ado Episode #19: Grandpa Accidentally Invents a New Ocean

    With Further Ado Episode #19: Grandpa Accidentally Invents a New Ocean
    Sep 21 2026
    Description: The hosts sit down to investigate one man's baffling contribution to global geography, but are quickly distracted by questionable million-dollar meals and impressions nobody involved is remotely qualified to perform.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA


    Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by the chaotic forces of the universe. These views do not reflect the opinions of any companies, organizations, partnerships, pets, houseplants, or imaginary friends associated with the hosts. Please consume this content responsibly—your mileage may vary.


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    32 Min.
  • #209: Beamers, Beavers & Broken Search

    #209: Beamers, Beavers & Broken Search
    Aug 30 2026
    The Short Summary: We take a bite out of three marketing stories involving BMW’s in-car Spider-Man promotion, Buc-ee’s battle over a beaver mascot, and Google’s increasingly click-free future.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com

    Search Keyword(s): Episode 209

    The Long-Winded Description: In this episode of Speaking Human, we kick it old school with a rapid-fire roundtable on three recent marketing stories that have people talking—and occasionally gnawing their teeth.

    First, we look at BMW owners getting caught in a promotional web after Spider-Man content appeared on their in-car displays. Does an optional branded animation count as advertising? And should a premium automaker be using screens inside vehicles customers already purchased to promote movies?

    Next, we travel to Beavercreek, Ohio, where Buc-ee’s is battling Beaver’s Mini Mart over its name and cartoon mascot. We explore the blurry line between protecting a recognizable brand and becoming a brand bully with apparent jurisdiction over the entire animal kingdom.

    Finally, we consider whether Google Search is dying—or merely transforming into something that no longer sends people to websites. As AI-generated summaries replace traditional blue links, what happens to publishers, businesses, and marketers that spent decades investing in clicks and search-engine optimization?

    Along the way, we discuss superhero promotions, personal digital territory, trademark law, ambitious beavers, zero-click searches, changing online habits, and the risks brands face when they control the gateways customers use.

    Because having the legal right, technical ability, or market power to do something doesn’t necessarily mean people will welcome it.

    Find current and past episodes of the podcast at SpeakingHuman.com.



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    36 Min.
  • With Further Ado Episode #18: Seven Ferrets in a Trench Coat Apply for a Mortgage

    With Further Ado Episode #18: Seven Ferrets in a Trench Coat Apply for a Mortgage
    Aug 17 2026
    Description: The hosts examine the paperwork surrounding an unprecedented feat of Mustelidae organizational strategy, only to be distracted by legendary money disasters and AI's increasingly reckless relationship with classic films.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA


    Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by the chaotic forces of the universe. These views do not reflect the opinions of any companies, organizations, partnerships, pets, houseplants, or imaginary friends associated with the hosts. Please consume this content responsibly—your mileage may vary.

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    29 Min.
  • Top 5 Fall Movie Trailers

    Top 5 Fall Movie Trailers
    Aug 11 2026
    Description: Five blockbuster trailers, two rankings, one stacked fall movie season. From Digger to Dune 3 to Doomsday, find out which trailers sell their movies best.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA

    Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all...



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    34 Min.
  • #208: World Cup Winners & Losers

    #208: World Cup Winners & Losers
    Jul 18 2026
    The Short Summary: We blow the final whistle on the 2026 World Cup and hand out our unofficial awards for the biggest winners and losers in marketing, branding, advertising, and sponsorships.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com

    Search Keyword(s): Episode 208

    The Long-Winded Description:In this episode of Speaking Human, we blow the final whistle on the 2026 World Cup—not by debating goals, saves, or questionable officiating, but by naming some of the tournament’s biggest marketing winners and losers.

    From global sponsors spending enormous sums to claim a piece of the spotlight to unofficial brands finding creative ways around FIFA’s tightly controlled partnership rules, we explore the advertising, branding, and promotional efforts that scored big, missed the net, or got completely lost in the crowd.

    Along the way, we discuss official sponsors, banned brands, ambush marketing, generic soccer fever, celebrity appearances, national identities, and the challenge of standing out during one of the largest sporting events on the planet.

    Which brands made the most of the moment? Which campaigns tried a little too hard? And who deserves to lift the completely imaginary Speaking Human World Cup Marketing Trophy?

    It’s a conversation about soccer balls, sponsorship dollars, marketing fouls, branding brilliance, and what happens when nearly every company in the world suddenly wants to become a soccer brand.

    Find current and past episodes of the podcast at SpeakingHuman.com.

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    28 Min.
  • With Further Ado Episode #17: The Archbishop's Emergency Trampoline Permit

    With Further Ado Episode #17: The Archbishop's Emergency Trampoline Permit
    Jul 13 2026
    Description: The hosts gather to examine the controversial paperwork requirements for recreational bouncing within church jurisdictions, but are sidetracked by suspicious marketing decisions and rankings that could have life-or-death consequences.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/WFA


    Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, who may or may not have been caffeinated, sleep-deprived, or otherwise influenced by the chaotic forces of the universe. These views do not reflect the opinions of any companies, organizations, partnerships, pets, houseplants, or imaginary friends associated with the hosts. Please consume this content responsibly—your mileage may vary.


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    31 Min.
  • Movies & Marketing: Disclosure Odyssey Jeopardy

    Movies & Marketing: Disclosure Odyssey Jeopardy
    Jun 19 2026
    Description: Spielberg. Nolan. Two legendary directors with movies out this summer. To celebrate, we're playing a Jeopardy game devoted to their movies, characters, and careers.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com/MOMA

    Fade In: In a world where movies rely on marketing more than ever to connect with audiences, one podcast aims to make sense of it all...

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    48 Min.