Episode #698: Tom Brady’s Rolex watch Podcast revenue models Paid podcast guests… (not us, obviously… Who would pay to be on TCB?!) The Commercial BreakS podcast All The Rom Coms We’ve Loved Before - Christina’s Podcast Rachel McGrath is our new Voice Over ChatGPT answers questions about TCB Is TCB better than Smartless??? Storytime: The Bill Murray & The Blood Brothers concert Kid Rock's doppleganger Watch episode #698 on Youtube Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapter 1: What is the main topic of this episode?
On this episode of the commercial break.
The podcast has a strong, engaged fan base that regularly interacts on social media and podcast platforms. Bullshit. Bullshit. If you look at our social media, that's not what you would say. I love you guys, but that's not our sweet spot, you and I together. I'm talking to you, listener. You and I, we have a special kind of relationship. It's like we have a secret romance going on.
We don't let anybody know on social media that we're dating. Yes.
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Chapter 2: How does the podcast's humor and chemistry resonate with listeners?
Oh, yeah, cats and kittens, welcome back to the commercial break. I'm Brian Greene. This is my dear friend and the co-host of this show, Kristen Joy Odley. Best to you, Kristen.
Best to you, Brian.
Best to you out there in the podcast universe.
Thanks for joining us. Just reading that Tom Brady showed up to the Super Bowl with a $780,000 watch slung around his wrist. Ah, to be king. It must be nice to be king. Isn't he also now the co-owner of one of the NFL teams, I think he is? Wow. It must be nice. It must be nice to live a day in somebody's shoes where you don't have to worry about negative account balances. Yes.
Taking all the food out of your mouth. You know, all the stuff that we all worry about. Here down on the floor. Yeah, down near the smoke. You know, they say stop, drop, and roll. Yeah. I feel like that's most of us. Stop, drop, and roll. That's what we do. Stop paying your bills. Drop anything that matters to you. Play it box. Yes, and roll right into bankruptcy. That's what it is.
I do get a little, I do get a little verklempt sometimes when I see somebody wearing a $740,000 watch. And I think to myself, I have negative $740 in my account right now. If I could just borrow that watch, take it to the pawn shop for a couple of days, I think I'd be okay. You know, hey, just give me a hundred grand, Tom. Here's my plea to you, Tom.
Listen, I know I knocked your analyzing of the game a little bit, but what's a little criticism amongst friends? I'm trying to make you better. I'm trying to help. What I would really like is just an invite to that island you live on, whatever that place is. I think it was that, you know, I went down to the Brady Isle. That's right. I'd like to go down to Brady Isle for a couple of days.
If you could loan me $100,000 that before you die, I promise I will do my best to pay back. And could I borrow the watch for a few days? I'll bring it back just how I found it. But probably it will be like something I bought off a Somali pirate in Barcelona. Listen, Tom, we're buds. We know each other. Well, I invite you to come on the commercial break. Let me tell you about this.
Let me stop talking about Tom here because I'd like to talk about something. that I heard in the podcast news. There is a rather well-known podcaster, not going to name her because I'm not here to talk shit about other creators, and I'm not here to step on other creators' game, however that game may be played. But there are a number of ways you can make money in this industry.
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Chapter 3: What insights do Bryan and Krissy share about podcast monetization?
$10,000.
So this episode is sponsored by Chrissy Hoadley.
Good to be here.
Yeah, thank you. I need the check before we air this, but I'll let you know that. 10 fucking buckaroos.
What guests are we talking about that paid this?
CEOs of companies, senior vice presidents of companies, marketing various products or services, I'm sure, to people like B2B businesses and stuff like that, I think is where that would probably make the most sense. I don't think you go on and sell like, you know, air mattresses.
Yeah.
on any podcast, right? You would do that inside of commercial time because you're not going to just accept the guy from Purple coming on here and talking for an hour about his mattresses. You're probably going to tune that out real quick. So it probably makes sense to sit down. And I also don't want to, like, again, I don't want to bust on any other creator's
you know, modes of making cash because it's really hard to make money in this business. And so if that's the way that you do it, fine. But I think the big rub is, I think what the podcast periodical that I was reading is trying to point out is there's no indication that that's what's going on inside of the show. No one's saying that out loud.
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Chapter 4: Is the Commercial Break podcast truly popular?
you know giving you some content that's actually good for you like that makes sense like oh i could use that tip or i could use that trick or whatever but then they're telling you to call their office to make sure that they you know you implement that the right way by using their service okay got it but again there's always an indication that it's being that that time is bought and paid for that here there is no indication and it's you know i'd say it's ruffling some feathers
It is illegal. Yes, it is illegal. It is illegal by the FCC standards. Well, let's put it this way. It's against the FCC rules. You can be fined. Even when you're a podcaster and you're not using public airwaves to do this, you can still get fined if you're misleading people as to the nature of what's going on. So interesting to follow up on and just to let you know.
The commercial break is now open for business when it comes to guesting. If you have a business and you would like to pay us to be on air, no shame in our game, especially if you have a private plane company, a travel company, a... What else do you need, Chrissy? What do you need? A private driver. Private driver company. What are you looking for, Tina? New socks on a daily basis. A sock company.
$38.
Yes. Very surprising turn of events. It doesn't surprise me that it's happening.
Mm-hmm.
it surprised me who it was. And then it surprised me that this has been going on without any counter indication that that was going on.
Well, now that that's been exposed in your daily brief.
Would you be bothered if your favorite podcast then came on and announced that all the people we have had on have been paying us to be on?
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Chapter 5: How does ChatGPT perceive the Commercial Break podcast?
I thought about, for a long time, before we had actual commercials, I thought about doing my own funny pretend commercials. I thought that would be the commercial breaks inside the commercials. But we never did that, right? Never. We never put parody commercials in there. We did bits at the beginning of the show. That took a lot of time, energy, and effort.
Coming up with those ideas took a long time, actually. But now when you ask ChatGPT what the commercial break is all about, you will get an answer that is very flattering to us, but also is pretty far off the nose from what we actually do. It's like the commercial break is known for their parody commercials inside of the actual commercial break.
I like that. We're fooling AI.
We have fooled AI completely. Some AI don't even know our names. I like it. Yeah, it's like Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford host the commercial breaks. The commercial breaks.
Yeah, that's what that guy, one guy said at your conference. Oh, yeah, the commercial breaks. Oh, my God, that guy.
I'd like to introduce Brian's Greens from the commercial breaks with over 35 viewers per YouTube episode. And I was like, what are you fucking talking about? Who is he? The commercial breaks is a very informative podcast. You should listen to it. I've been listening for a long time. If you want an interesting conversation, you want to learn something, tune into the commercial breaks.
And it's like, what are you fucking, you nudnik.
If you're going to have four guests on a panel, at least get their bio right. At least get their bio right. Me and the guy next to me just sat there. And it was all we could do to just, like, get through it. Number one. Number two, there were barely anybody in the audience anyway. So it was like, ah, who fucking cares? No one's listening to this. All right. We'll talk more about AI.
Chrissy and I's trip to see Bill Murray and the Blood Brothers and my interesting weekend and my brother's engagement party. Oh, yes. Take a break. Be back.
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Chapter 6: How does the Commercial Break compare to Smartless?
Mainstream or not.
Yes. Let's ask it this. Can you find any mentions of the commercial break podcast in the media? Question mark. I wonder. And if it comes up with something that we don't know about, I'm going to be surprised.
Yeah.
Yeah. It's reasoning, considering media mentions, considering them. This is weird how it keeps on. It's letting me know what it's doing. I don't have any real time browsing capabilities, but check out the podcast platforms to see what the commercial break is up to. Okay. What is the commercial break comedy podcast about? Question mark.
I'm now letting it know that we're a comedy podcast, so it doesn't mix us up with the other one about commercial advertising. The Commercial Break is an unscripted, keeps on saying that, humorous podcast that takes a look at advertising. It takes a look at advertising. Okay, well, listen, ChatGPT doesn't quite have us down yet. Let's see here.
Can you tell me more about the hosts of the Commercial Break podcast? Question mark. Let's see if it even recognizes which version of the commercial. Because there is another commercial break out there. But that commercial break is called Commercial Break. It hasn't had a new episode in years. And I also don't think that was about commercial advertising either. Oh, okay. Here we go.
The hosts of the commercial break are Brian Green and Chrissy Hoadley. They are celebrated for their natural chemistry and off-the-cuff humor. What? While detailed biographical information is hard to come by, here's what is generally known about them and how they shape the show. Oh, okay. Tell me more. Brian Green, background and expertise.
Brian brings a perspective that is informed by a strong understanding of the advertising world. His insights on how to commercials are conceived and produce provide a behind the scenes. Wow. Congratulations. Let's talk about Chrissy. Background and perspective. Chrissy is recognized for her energetic and spontaneous approach.
She often injects the conversation with personal stories and a keen sense for the absurdities of modern media advertising. With a style that's both relatable and irreverent, Chrissy's commentary bridges the gap between industry insight and everyday pop culture. Her ability to riff on topics about advertising and bring a playful twist. It's a key ingredient to the show's appeal.
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Chapter 7: What changes have occurred in the Commercial Break team?
His background in comedy and media is evident in the way he hosts the show, often using clever humor to bring out the best in his co-hosts and his guests. In addition to being a podcast host, Brian is involved in other creative ventures and businesses. I am? I love it!
He is also known for his podcasting expertise, with his ability to navigate the media world and handle the show's dynamic with ease. His personality makes listeners feel like they are eavesdropping on a fun conversation between friends, which is one of the reasons the podcast has gained such a loyal and niche following. Yes, I think it is. So... Here's my question.
Why asking the exact same question to chat GPT gets such wildly different answers? Why do you think? I don't know.
Still learning and growing.
This is why we need to be careful about AI.
Because it doesn't know anything about you. Chrissy is informed about media and advertising because she was an advertising executive. She worked for WME, the largest advertising company in the world. She was the president. Brian and Chrissy's witty and often humorous banter about the media landscape makes the commercial break a fan favorite with three to four listeners.
Compliments all around Chrissy. Niche audience means tiny. Humorous and irreverent means not so funny. Off the cuff answers means you don't know what you're talking about. Yes, this is all true. It means clueless. I can spin bullshit better than Brian. I can make anybody sound good.
Well, hey, listen. It can't read – I don't think it reads the internet. Does it read the internet yet? I don't know if ChatGPT is at the point. You remember when ChatGPT first came out and it said anything that was anything on the internet before this date, it's not going to have access to, right? But I think it might be, like, more up-to-date now. Well, clearly, the –
Search engines themselves are using AI to go out there and search. And AI and other AI tools that I have used have done an okay job of like summarizing some of our episodes. And like they do it in a kind of a humorous way. The one thing that I will share with you that I've shared with Astrid about the commercial break.
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