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Amazing Advertising
by Lyle Perez
Each week I highlight a different advertising mascot from the past, present and even future. I talk about their history, the people who created it, the impact they have on pop culture and i play some iconic commercials.
Episodes
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Lil' Sweet
Are you looking for something Sweeeeeet? Look no further cause in this episode I give you something lil' and sweet. I'm talking about that falsetto singing mascot, Lil' Sweet. I talk about his little history, the man behind the voice, I play commercial and so much more. There's a lil' episode...
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Episode 33 - The Energizer Bunny
It's the podcast that keeps going and going. On this episode I talk about the lovable pink bunny with a battery of gold. I'm talk about the one and only, Energizer Bunny. I talk about his history, the advertising agency, my daughter Kally stops by and I play you a gang of commercials. The…
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Episode 32 - Speedy Alka Seltzer
On today's show we go back to an infomercial for I Love Lucy! Well, I'm not to sure on that one. They were around the same time so maybe Alka Seltzer was once a sponsor for I Love Lucy. But today I talk about Speedy from Alka Seltzer. Plop, Plop Fiz, Fiz, Oh ... If you can't finish this then…
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Episode 31 - Twinkie the Kid
Yee-Haw! This week we are talking about a cowboy who masquerades as a twinkie. I'm talking about Twinkie the Kid! I talk about his history, the cup that was taken from me, the voice actor, what I have in my collection and we even have a memories corner! There's a great show waiting for you so sit...
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Episode 30 - Morris the Cat
Cats really do have 9 Lives don't they? Well, in this episodes i explore that by talking about 9 Living lovable mascot Morris the Cat. I talk about the uncanny resemblance to Garfield, the time I owned a cat, the cat behind Morris and I play some commercials. There's a fun show waiting for you so...
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Episode 29 - The White Knight
In this episode I go back to a time where dirt was a strong life force and Ajax was stronger. I talk about The White Knight from Ajax. I talk about his history, the reason why he's nameless and I play some commercials. There's a fun episode waiting for you so sit back, relax and enjoy the…
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I'M BACK!!!
This is just a small welcome back episode to let you know guys know where I've been, what's going on and so on. New shows of Amazing Advertising will begin next Monday unless you're a new Pareon then you can get it right now. With just a small $5 monthly donation you get the episode as they are...
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Episode 28 - Halloween Commercials Part III
Yes! Another Amazing Advertising Halloween Special! This episode I talk about some of my favorite Halloween commercials. The fun doesn't end there, I also throw in a few surprises. Enjoy the great collection of memorable TV spots. www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast Twitter: @AdMascots Got…
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Episode 27 - General Mills Monsters
Are you ready for a spooky good time? Halloween is upon us and on this frightening episode I talk about the General Mills Monster. Count Chocula, Franken Berry, Boo Berry and more are all here! I share the story about my Halloween bag, and its fate. There's a fun show waiting for you! HAPPY...
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TTAHA - Episode 1 - Alpha Beta
Welcome to Things That Aren't Here Anymore, the podcast where we talk about companies that just aren't here anymore. This is our first episode just to get our feet wet. This week we are taking a look at the popular grocery store Alpha Beta. We talk about the companies history, their fall and we...
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Episode 26 - Willy Wonka
This episode is a little tribute to Gene Wilder. There's not much information about Wonka as an advertising character, but I did my best to present what I could for you. I talk about Wonka as a company, the character, the voice actor and I place some commercials. I even share the story of when I...
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Episode 25 - The Noid
On our return episode, I talk about that crazy mascot who loved destroying pizza. I'm talking about Domino's mascot The Noid. I talk about his history, his games, his very sad ending and I play wonderful commercials. We also have a game review from Josh of the Generation Y Podcast and a memories...
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Episode 24 - Rich Uncle Pennybags (Mr. Monopoly)
I cover a great topic today. We all love board games, but this one is very special. It's the only game I can think of that has a well known mascots. I'm talking about that Parker Brother's game, Monopoly. I especially cover Rich Uncle Pennybags also known as Mr. Monopoly. I talk about his…
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Episode 23 - The Vlasic Stork
On today's pickle filled episode I talk about The Vlasic Stork. I talk about the stork, Groucho Marx, Vlasic's history and play some commercials. I even talk about my distaste for pickles. There's a fun show waiting for you so sit bac, relax and enjoy the memories....
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Episode 22 - The Brawny Man
In this episode I talk about the Brawny Man. We all know that flannel wearing lumberjack! I talk about his evolution as a mascot, the mustache and play some commercials. There's a short but fun episode waiting for you so sit back, relax and enjoy the memories....
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Episode 21 - The Trix Rabbit
On this episode I talk about a lovable white rabbit who wants nothing more then to eat a bowl a cereal. The Trix Rabbit. I talk about his history, the voice actors, the few times he ate cereal, I play memorable commercials and I have not one but two Memories Corners. There's a fun show waiting…
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Episode 19 - Geoffrey The Giraffe
In this episode I talk about Geoffrey The Giraffe from Toys "R" Us. This is a mascot that I have great memories of. Who didn't like going to Toys "R" Us just to see if Geoffrey was making an appearance? I know i did! I talk about the Mascots history, the changed, the stores jingle and I play some...
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Episode 18 - The Morton Salt Girl
Hello Amazing Advertising Listeners! On today's show I dive into a mascot who doesn't know they are wasting salt! That's right, I'm talking about the lovable girl in a yellow raincoat, The Morton Salt Girl. I give you a quick lesson in the companies history, then the evolution of the Morton Salt...
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Episode 17 - The 7up Spot
On today's episode of Amazing Advertising I talk about 7up's Mascot Spot. I share a very personal story about 7up, I talk about the mascot, the history, where I've recently saw him, memories corner and I play some awesome commercials. There's a fun show waiting for you so sit back, relax and…
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Episode 16 - The Kellogg's Rooster
On this episode of Amazing Advertising, I talk about the morning where I was driving home from work and saw something strange happening. Corny, the lovable mascot for Kellogg's is the topic of this episode. I talk about the Kellogg Company history (all but the xrated stuff) I talk about the...
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Episode 15 - Longest Running Christmas Commercials
Christmas is not over until we say it is! On this episode we look back at the 5 longest running Christmas commercials ever. Do you think you know all 5? Well listen to this episode and find out! www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast Twitter: @AdMascots Email: [email protected]...
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Episode 14 - Interview With Ben Curtis
On this very special episode of Amazing Advertising i got the oppertunity to chat with Ben Curtis AKA The Dell Dude. We talk about how the Dell Dude came to be, how it was on set, what Maggie Grace was like, what he's doing now and more! Don't miss this great episode. Enjoy. Ben's plugs: Twitter:...
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Episode 13 - Christmas Commercials Part I
The Christmas season is here! We are Amazing Advertising love Christmas and want to help you get into the Christmas Spirit. In this episode I talk about some of the commercials I remember as a kid and some of the new ones I've discovered as an adult. Some of the advertising mascots we've covered…
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Episode 12 - The Dell Dude
On today's show we talk about The Dell Dude. We talk about the company, the actor who play the character, the arrest and I play you some memorable commercials. There's a great episode waiting for you so sit back, relax and enjoy the memories! www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast Twitter:...
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Episode 11 - Halloween Commercials Part II
In this special episode of Amazing Advertising, we look back at more classic Halloween commercials. I talk about some of the memories i had as a kid, Ronald McDonald, Spunds MacKenzie, Happy Meals and More.…
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Episode 10 - Halloween Commercials
On this episode, I explain where I've been the last few months, i talk about some of my favorite Halloween commercials and i play them for you. There's also a special treat at the end of this podcast. Enjoy the memories. www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast Twitter: @AdMascots Email:...
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Episode 9 - Fred The Baker
On this week's show, we talk about Dunkin' Donuts mascot Fred The Baker. We talk about the company, the man behind the mascot and I play some commercials. I even tell you a personal story about someone who was very dear to me. Enjoy the memories. www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast…
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Episode 8 - The Frito Bandito
Get ready for a great advertising mascot that got a lot of bad flack! We spend this episode talking about one of Frito's mascot, The Frito Bandito. We talk about his history, his stereotypical demeanor and we also talk about the voice actor behind the character. We all know and love him. Sit…
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Episode 7 - Mrs. Olson
Today I talk about Folgers' mascot Mrs. Olson. I talk about the sexist commercials, Folgers' awesome history, Paul Stanley (KISS ARMY #1!), the jingle and I play some commercials. www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertisingPodcast Twitter: @AdMascots Email: [email protected] Background Music...
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Episode 6 - Little Caesar
On today's episode we talk about that Roman mascot who filled my Friday night's with so much joy. We talk about Little Caesar's mascot Little Caesar. We talk about the company’s history, the advertising company responsible for many awesome commercials, The Big 4-0 and so much more. Sit back…
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Episode 5 - The Taco Bell Chihuahua
On today's episode we highlight this late 1990's beloved mascot. We're talking about the Taco Bell Chihuahua. We talk about the dog, the voice actor, the lawsuits and so much more. There's a great episode waiting for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy the memories....
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Episode 4 - Mac Tonight
On today's episode we talk about the advertising character that renewed my love for advertising mascots. It's all about Mac Tonight. We talk about how he came to be, who created him, why you don't see him in commercials anymore and so much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy the memories....
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Episode 3 - The Ajax Pixies
On today's episode we go all the way back to the 1950's and take a look at Ajax's mascots The Ajax Pixies. You know them, "Use Ajax, the foaming cleanser." I talk about their history, their creators and their voice actors. I even tell you an very embarrassing story involving my mom and Ajax.…
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Episode 2 - Snap, Crackle and Pop
On today's episode I talk about the 3 advertising mascots that brought me so much joy as a kid, Snap, Crackle and Pop. I talk about their creator, Vernon Grant, I talk about their many changes over the years and I play some of their first commercials. Like us on Facebook:...
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Episode 1 - The Empire Man
Today's episode is all about The Empire Carpet Man the mascot for Empire Today. I talk about the man behind the character, Lynn Hauldren, the company and I play some iconic commercials. Links: www.Facebook.com/AmazingAdvertising Twitter: @AdMascots http://www.empiretoday.com/...
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Introduction
This week I introduce myself and the show. I talk about what Amazing Advertising will be about and why i decided to create it. I will upload a new episode every week highlighting a different advertising mascot. Thanks for listening and I'll see you next week. Background Music Credits: "Pamgaea"...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week I highlight a different advertising mascot from the past, present and even future. I talk about their history, the people who created it, the impact they have on pop culture and i play some iconic commercials.
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Lyle Perez
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Amazing Advertising currently has 36 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Amazing Advertising about?
Each week I highlight a different advertising mascot from the past, present and even future. I talk about their history, the people who created it, the impact they have on pop culture and i play some iconic commercials.
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Amazing Advertising is created and hosted by Lyle Perez.
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