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Retro Ad Review

Retro Ad Review

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 Retro Ad Review is a podcast where we explore nostalgic commercials from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. We go into the details behind your favorite commercials, from the story of their creation to their impact (or lack thereof). Coke, McDonald's, Nike...we cover them all. So, if you like watching the ads more than you like watching the Superbowl, have a listen! Don't forget to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook: @retroadreviewRetro Ad Review Art
Episodes
  • Basketball shoe commercials: Air Jordans, Converse, and Reebok

    Basketball shoe commercials: Air Jordans, Converse, and Reebok
    Mar 30 2026

    This is about basketball shoes and the journey we've gone through as a society to find the perfect sneaker for the sport. Hear how Nike, Converse, and Reebok battled it out on the court.

    "It's game time! Get your Hanes on, lace up your Nikes, grab your Wheaties and your Gatorade, and we'll pick up a Big Mac on the way to the ballpark." -Newman from Space Jam
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Santa Commercials: Norelco, Coca-Cola, and Cheese

    Santa Commercials: Norelco, Coca-Cola, and Cheese
    Dec 24 2025

    Ho Ho Ho! Just in time for the holidays, it's our annual Christmas episode. We've dedicated it to the big man himself, Santa Claus! We're looking at how the jolly magic man/third century saint has been portrayed by your favorite brands including Norelco, Coca-Cola, and...the dairy industry. Grab some milk and cookies and listen to this festive episode!


    Video links:

    • Norelco
    • Coca-Cola
    • The Power of Cheese
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Video Game Cereal Commercials: Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Pokemon

    Video Game Cereal Commercials: Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Pokemon
    Dec 8 2025

    In the 1980s, it was discovered that video games were part of a balanced breakfast, so the geniuses at Namco and Nintendo decided to inject some 8-bit glory into your morning. Pour a bowl of milk and get ready to chomp on some Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Pokemon!
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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