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  • #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.
  • #207: McGruff & Most Memorable PSAs

    #207: McGruff & Most Memorable PSAs
    Jun 12 2026
    The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service messaging still works today.
    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com

    Search Keyword(s): Episode 207

    The Long-Winded Description:
    In this episode of Speaking Human, we sniff out whether McGruff the Crime Dog’s cartoon crime-fighting tactics still hold up — and revisit the public service announcements that scared, inspired, and permanently lodged themselves in our brains.

    From “Take a Bite Out of Crime” to “This is your brain on drugs,” “The More You Know,” Smokey Bear, crash test dummies, and late-night reminders about where your children are, we look back at the PSAs that turned simple messages into cultural memories.

    Along the way, we talk about mascots, fear tactics, catchy slogans, celebrity sincerity, and why some public service campaigns become unforgettable while others disappear like a forgotten after-school special.

    It’s a conversation about crime dogs, frying pans, shooting stars, safety messaging, and the strange power of marketing that tells you what not to do.

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


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    33 Min.
  • 2026 Summer Movie Draft

    2026 Summer Movie Draft
    May 31 2026
    Description: It’s a brand new day as two masters of the summer movie universe embark on an odyssey through never-ending animated franchises, disturbing disclosures, and adorable alien babies to predict the season’s biggest blockbusters.

    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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    55 Min.
  • With Further Ado Episode #16: Yogurt Cannon for the Interim Wizard

    With Further Ado Episode #16: Yogurt Cannon for the Interim Wizard
    May 31 2026
    Description: The hosts prepare for a thoughtful discussion on mystical dairy-related diplomacy, but are overtaken by executive buzzword fill-ins and titles that refuse to end.

    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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    35 Min.
  • #206: Uncool Bands & Uncool Brands

    #206: Uncool Bands & Uncool Brands
    May 3 2026
    The Short Summary: We crank up the amps to analyze how bands like Nickelback, Creed, and Bush—as well as a couple once-hot brands—went from cultural domination to punchline status.

    Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.com
    Search Keyword(s): Episode 206

    The Long-Winded Description:
    In this episode of Speaking Human, we crank up the amps to look at how bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Bush went from dominating radios, CD collections, and MTV-fueled memories to becoming shorthand for “uncool.” We break down what changed, why the backlash hit, and whether nostalgia has started turning the tide.

    Along the way, we compare these bands to brands that followed similar paths — the once-hot names that became easy targets, only to find their way back into public affection… or at least ironic appreciation.

    It’s a conversation about popularity, taste, backlash, branding, and why culture loves building things up almost as much as it loves tearing them down.

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


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    33 Min.
  • Movies & Marketing: Say My Name

    Movies & Marketing: Say My Name
    Apr 24 2026
    Description: We dive into movies where the title is the main character—and whether that’s a good or bad marketing move.

    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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    37 Min.