So There!
Hosted by Gary Doyle and Tom Keramidas, two advertising executives from Chicago, “So There!” attempts to plumb the depths and solve the mysteries of the inexplicable human behaviors we witness every day – from elevator irritants to commuter misbehavers to men who loiter nude in locker rooms for hours on end for no apparent reason – with occasional forays into marketing and whatever other banalities come to our mind. It’s been called “the Seinfeld of podcasts” – by no one but us. So there!
- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Episode 75 - Starbucks To Patrons: Don't Off Yourself!
Gary and Tom assess Starbucks' daily affirmations, an egregious Bosch tagline, recycling scams, the weirdness of "Piano Man" lyrics, Facebook Marketplace and loathsome men at health clubs.
00:32:50 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Episode 74 - Gettin' Back To Our Roots...And You!
Tom & Gary assess a new round of advertising fails and offer a plethora of ways they might improve upon them. Plus an epic viewer mail from a special listener.
00:40:06 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Episode 73 - Conversations With Legends: Director James Gartner
He's one of the most renowned commercial directors of our time. He's directed a Hollywood feature with Jerry Bruckheimer. Now (for some reason) he's stooped to appear on our pod. Jim talks about his …
00:59:32 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Episode 72 - Gary And Tom Go Mallin'!
In a freeform jazz exploration of an episode, we head to the mall to assess the state of the American mall, and America in general. Our conclusion: America likes hoodies and buns. Plus: the great bid…
00:47:01 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Episode 71 - The All-Advertising Extravaganza
Getting back to their ad roots, Tom and Gary assess Super Bowl teasers, the ongoing overexposure of Snoop Dogg, Publicis deep-sixing the Burnett name, and the circular firing squad of hospitality bra…
00:30:45 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
Episode 70 - Hey Lexus, Can You Make Snoop Go Away?
For their annual Christmas cabin sojourn, Gary and Tom assess holiday ads, the overexposure of Snoop Dogg, inflatable yard decorations and other atrocities.
00:32:46 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Episode 69 - OW!!! What A Cool, Hip Podcast!
Tom and Gary assess NFL Rings of Honor, the pointlessness of handkerchiefs, serial throat-clearers, ads whose creatives are probably a-holes, and why you can't trust people with two first names (OW!!…
00:29:21 |
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Episode 68 - A Mild Case Of Olympic Fever
Gary and Tom assess the Olympics, including the opening ceremonies, Snoop Dogg, the ads and other bafflements. Plus another excellent viewer mail from devoted listener #1 Ellie.
00:35:01 |
Sat 03 Aug 2024
Episode 67 - The Classic Album Showdown
In a very special pod, Gary and Tom assess an album by the other's favorite artist: "Brain Salad Surgery" by Emerson Lake & Palmer, and "Tunnel of Love" by Bruce Springsteen.
00:56:34 |
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Episode 66 - Is Bright Orange Sweat In You?
Gary and Tom are back with a plethora of ad embarrassments, including Gatorade's resurrecting an off-putting campaign, Apple's rage-inducing new spot, and more nouns as verbs. Plus an album challenge…
00:29:52 |
Sun 02 Jun 2024
Episode 65 - Give Back, Seat Back!
Tom and Gary tackle their Panda Express odyssey, sanctimonious "give-back-ers", people who recline on airplanes, products nobody needs, and other nuisances. Plus an epic viewer mail!
00:35:30 |
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Episode 63 - It's Time To Join Cremation Nation, America!
Gary and Tom bloviate on tag lines for their next cremation client, Oscar best-picture nominees, whether it's okay for guests to wear shoes in your home, storm-alert hysteria, nonsensical company nam…
00:32:03 |
Sun 10 Mar 2024
Episode 62 - Less Than Super Job On The Super Bowl Ads
Tom and Gary examine the yearly embarrassment that are Super Bowl commercials, and pick a few favorites from the rubble. Also: in praise of bidets!
00:27:23 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Episode 61 - From The "So There!" (Not O'Hare) Cabin
From the north woods of southern Minnesota, Gary and Tom ruminate on advertising fails, dumb Facebook Marketplace buyers, baffling Costco customers, and the enduring legend of "Meat Boat". Plus 2024 …
00:32:50 |
Sat 06 Jan 2024
Episode 60 - More Season's Greetings To You All From "So There!"
In between packing for the "So There!" cabin, Gary and Tom ruminate on the Inflatable Holiday Decoration People, Christmas ads, Facebook as a barometer of one's social standing, Chicago's outsized fi…
00:34:24 |
Sun 03 Dec 2023
Episode 59 - All-You-Care-To-Listen-To Buffet!
Gary and Tom's plates overflow with musings on their daughters' weddings, tacky inflatable Halloween yard decorations, inane advertising language, peculiar Costco behavior and much more.
00:40:59 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Episode 58 - The Handicapped Stall Is My Happy Place
Tom and Gary regale their global listenership with tales of terrible summer jobs, overly descriptive ads, and yet more discussion about bathrooms. Plus a truly epic viewer mail submission.
00:24:21 |
Sat 01 Jul 2023
Episode 57 - "Listen To 'So There!' LISTEN TO IT!!!"
Gary and Tom assess public-bathroom-stall behavior, people who like to be close to other people, nonsensical car taglines, places where you feel like a total schmuck, and their never-ending bafflemen…
00:26:41 |
Mon 29 May 2023
Episode 56 - "It's Ford Truck Month, Mr. Loaf"
In a wide-ranging pod, Tom and Gary tackle months that only exist in advertisers' minds, song lyrics that are more meaningful than you think, inane tag lines for cars, disturbing waiter behavior, Tom…
00:36:13 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
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