Reviews
“I won’t lie, that last episode about Oreo being a knock off got me buzzing in search for some hydrox cookies but alas they seem sold out everywhere! Which Canadian grocery store is regularly holding some. I found a few independent sites selling various sweets but they are largely sold out. You...”Read full review »
Orlando EOS via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/18/24
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“Have loved the show right from day one and I still do but my 4-star rating is due to the ads. I get it, ads equal revenue, so I tolerate them. But why not write some award-winning ones like we know you can do? I particularly dislike the ones where you yourself endorse the product… like mattresses...”Read full review »
000whyme via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/10/24
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“Have been a huge fan since AOP. Always learn something new about the world of advertising. The humour is cheeky and well written.”
JillP1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/07/24
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“I really like this podcast. Lately I am really annoyed that all the episodes for the last weeks have been bonus episodes -Only for subscribers.
If the host is taking a break take a break and don’t just have episodes for subscribers. Have the bonus on a link that subscribers can go to. This way...”Read full review »
Eli gator via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/30/24
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“I have enjoyed many episodes but you over did it with the ads. It is moving me to discontinue following your show. I’m fairly certain you meant it to drive people to pay for a subscription but it is working exactly the opposite.”
Cheppey via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/30/24
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“The show is fantastic and has always been. Lately the commercials are getting out of hand. 10 minutes of commercials added to a 30 minute show. Crazy. The shows quality is 5 star.”
R374457975 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/11/24
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“I don’t come from a marketing background but this show has a way of pulling me in. The stories are fascinating and the principles can be applied to life.”
Heh-heh-heh. Mumbra! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“Love the show but 6 minutes and 19 seconds of advertising before you start talking about advertising might be more flooding the engine then priming the pump😬”
candadiankev via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/25/24
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“I love listening to this show! It always brings a smile to hear great marketing history put together in a creative story telling format. Thank you Terry!”
Kim Steed via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/24/24
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“I’ve been a fan of the show since it first began.
Unfortunately, I’ll no longer be a fan because greed and the want of more has soured things .
Disappointed Terry that you are asking your fans to pay for your chosen lifestyle.
Surprised, no. Part of the culture of marketing is to want more .”
MikeNiagara via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/20/24
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“As an alum of BBDO NY and McCann NY among other many other agencies this show is fun.”
wdikfygkoksawyombvff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“I’m almost 13 years old and I have been enjoying this podcast for 5 years I love the story’s terry tells this podcast made me want to be in the ad businesses I love this show so much but it is only 4 stars because of all the advertising ( I know it’s a show about advertising) but four minutes of...”Read full review »
swiftie555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/22/24
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“If you’re a curious human with a pulse, this show is essential part of a healthy diet of stories and insights about not just marketing and advertising but rather our relationships with brands. Long time fan of the show, I had to wait a week to listen to it live on CBC Radio back in the day and...”Read full review »
michellefromhell via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/15/24
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“I love this show! Terry gives such great insight into advertising & the back stories he includes are so enjoyable! Advertising is so indicative of our real, funny & important lives. Thank you Terry”
Jimcomm001@ live.com via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/12/24
“I’ve listened to the podcast for over a decade, I’m what you can call an early fan. I’ve even interviewed terry and had a great time doing so.
However, the gross overcommercialization of the show make it difficult to listen to. I don’t mind some ads and sponsor messages, especially if I can...”Read full review »
arnomart via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/09/24
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“I’m only 10 but I LOVE this podcast
It is so interesting and Terry is the perfect person for this show
I want to hear more about Terry’s ads
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podcasts= yes!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/02/24
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“Used to be a fantastic podcast; didn’t bring political preaching to its work, just solidly excellent stories about the media and advertising industries. Then it apparently “found religion,” and now you can’t go two segments without hearing about identitarianism. They’ll make a believer out of you...”Read full review »
HMS Beverly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“I’m only 11 and I love under the influence. I use it to fall asleep not because it is boring because terry has the perfect voice to relax you and make you fall asleep. The stories are AMAZING and very interesting. GREAT PODCAST!!! Pls make an ep about failed advertising and that failed miserably...”Read full review »
tryxt4r_RL via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/05/24
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“I’ve been a fan for years. When I picture myself on a boat on a river with only one podcast to chose from, I chose Under the Influence! I’m also an entrepreneur so I know the importance of making money. It is unfortunate that people are choosing to leave such incredulous reviews and poor ratings...”Read full review »
Marc Merulla via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/27/24
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“Hey! I enjoy the show but I really could do without all of the ads. I could stomach them except for the fact that you are a podcast with “subscriber” only episodes. I’m happy to wait a week and fast forward through the ads.”
Dcfny957 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/27/24
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“Hearing the background stories of ads or products takes me back to the time I heard or saw them and the influence they had on my young mind, unbeknownst to me at the time.”
eyeclark via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/18/24
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“Agreed it was a great podcast. An interesting insider’s account that just burnt itself out getting high on its own supply. Turned top heavy with marketing and ads and spin-offs, sad, but that’s the pain part of nostalgia. ‘Twas a lark, but it’s jumped the shark.”
Whatiwantedwastakenreally via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/26/24
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“We have been devoted fans and played all of the archive episodes and loved learning from you.
This subscription venture is horrible and we will never even do a trial. The commercials have become increasingly annoying and irrelevant. Your credibility has suffered since you will now vouch for...”Read full review »
Winnipeg fans via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/24
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“Everything must end and for me this is the case with Under the Influence. I have listened to all of the epsodes either on CBC ornow as podcasts and many times as repeats because they are so very interesting. Now I get it that this is about making money , however the way in which the show is...”Read full review »
ve4jim via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/11/24
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“I have to agree with the recent negative reviews. Under the Influence is a great show. I was really looking forward to the podcast but the number of commercial breaks is ridiculous. I understand that creating podcasts costs time and money and the creators deserve to get paid for their time. I...”Read full review »
El caudillo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/02/24
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“I’m only 12 and I love to listen to Under the influence! I listen during car rides and just at home, I love how a lot of it is about Canadian advertising. (Because I live there). Do you think you could do an episode about all the Ads you judged at the Lions festival sometime? But Also, why this...”Read full review »
S. Titchkosky 12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/19/24
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“Use to look forward to these shows but now subscribe option is only way. Oh well. Onto other great podcasts out there.”
Jfjtjirmcmk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/18/24
“The latest episode had just shy of 4 minutes of ad before the show starts. Maybe apropos given the show’s subject matter, but still excessive.”
Drewaustin via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/12/24
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“I’ve listened for years on CBC. The ads ruin the experience for an ad podcast. So disappointed in this new format.”
CeeJay W via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/24
“See above”
avid david listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“One of the reasons why I I started marketing my favorite brand is because of your show, I listen every day via podcast! Each time I listen, I get lots of information on how marketing and how different marketing strategies work. Not only that, but you get to learn on how the production or. Origin...”Read full review »
Jay Koenig via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/23/24
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“Loved your latest broadcast about bad ads that become so good. I recorded “It’s Patrick, he took out life insurance. Good for you son!” immediately followed by a beep on our answering machine at the time. We got so many incapacitated laughing messages and endless call backs, it was hilarious....”Read full review »
Selenium Cyanide via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/22/24
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“Could be better but it’s just the but wait thing so just stop it’s annoying I’m just trying to listen to a podcast here”
Arlo Oscar & Daisy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/18/24
“I’ve been a faithful listener since Age of Persuasion but the number and repetition of ads is terrible. Much more than other podcasts. Now “bonus” material? That greedy trope? Should listen to some old episodes on how brands implode. Very dissatisfying and the experience isn’t fun anymore....”Read full review »
Tango459 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/16/24
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“Just awful”
alphabetakilo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/12/24
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“Just peachy. I already pay for the internet to access this series in the first place, and now I have to pay to get the full experience? I thought the point of ads was to pay for content?
Bringing in the paywall would be “acceptable” if the paywalled episodes didn’t appear in the feed marked...”Read full review »
I'm a man, but I can change via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/24
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“Such a great show can’t wait to listen to new episodes! One of these days can make a Will Ferrell episode? Love the show.”
Mr.Gary123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/30/23
“You advertise over and over the same ads. Gets boring.”
hallcorridor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/24/23
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“Can you please do one on top gear? PS. DO IT ON THE GUYS FROM THE BBC. Thanks from one of your fans. 😁😁😁😁😁
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Mr beast
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Fans (yes fans that cool you down ) I don’t know why it sounds funny...”Read full review »
gffhchdirudh via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/14/23
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“It seems no matter how I try to access/listen to new content from this once near-perfect podcast, now all I hear are ads, or content from other sources.”
Torontrade via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/23
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“This is the best research published, polished audio show that I’ve ever seen”
Carter Cook123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/25/23
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“Was a great show but seems to be running out of interesting content and the number of ads seems to have doubled. They are also now embedded as well so more difficult to skip. Find myself rarely listening anymore and am now going to move on altogether.”
GreenMachine77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/23
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