Podcast Episodes

The Very First Episode of "Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe" Podcast

Season 14 Episode 33

People often tell me they love the storytelling in Under the Influence.  One of my favourite storytellers of all time is the late, great Stuart McLean. Which is why it’s been such a joy for our netwo…

Published on 9 hours ago

When You've Got It, Flaunt It: The George Lois Story

Season 14 Episode 32

From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites.

In this episode, we talk about one of the legends of the advertising business – George Lois. Out-spoken and fearless, he launched Xerox, helped elec…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Gold, Silver & Spinach: TV Shows As Marketing

Season 14 Episode 31

From our Season 12 Archives.... one of our favourites.

With multiple ways to skip commercials at our fingertips, advertisers have found a new way to reach the public. They’re jumping out of commercial…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

History of the Goalie Mask

Season 14 Episode 30

We thought you might enjoy an episode from our sister podcast, “We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast” - this week it’s the history of the goalie mask. Coaches didn’t want them, managers rej…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Long Overdue: The Creative Boom of Library Marketing

Season 14 Episode 29

From our Season 11 Archives, one of our favourites.

This week, we look at the ways libraries market themselves. If you think libraries are quiet, you’ve got another thing coming. We’ll talk about a li…

Published on 1 month ago

Fish Where The Fish Are: Surprising Help Wanted Ads

Season 14 Episode 28

From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites.

This week, we take a look at the most creative “help wanted” ads in the world. We’ll talk about how IKEA recruited new workers without needing to bu…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Singer Dion DiMucci

Season 14 Episode 27

Now that we’ve moved the Beatlology Interviews to its own feed, you might not be caught up. Thought you might like to hear one of my favourite episodes - singer Dion DiMucci is one of only five peopl…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Willy Wonka Secret: Candy Bar Advertising

Season 14 Episode 26

From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites.

This week, we look at candy bar advertising. Millions are spent marketing candy bars every year. We'll talk about how the movie Willy Wonka and the …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Selling Love: The Business of Online Dating

Season 14 Episode 25

From our Season 11 Archives, one of our favourites.

This week, we explore how dating agencies Sell Love. We’ll talk about the very first dating service in history, we’ll explore one app that is more a…

Published on 2 months ago

Ask Terry 2025

Season 14 Episode 24

This week, it’s our annual Ask Terry episode.

As we do every year, we open the show to questions from our listeners.

This week, we’ll answer a question about the longest-lasting slogans in history, w…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago