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Them's The Breaks

Booking Overview

This is an informal advertising and television analysis show focused on 1980s UK commercials, brand strategy, cultural context, and humor, with occasional external guests who host or create specialist pop-culture podcasts. Credible pitches include advertising and marketing commentators, television historians, and film or popular-culture podcasters with a strong UK perspective; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are accessible specialists rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 13

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

themsthebreaksuk@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Specialist knowledge of advertising, marketing, television, film, music, or British popular culture, ideally combined with podcasting, broadcasting, journalism, or commentary experience.
Required Achievements:  
Hosting a specialist podcast, Developing expertise in advertising, television, film, music, or popular culture, Providing informed commentary on historical media and cultural trends

Recent Guest Discussions

Iain McDermott - 1980s UK Television Advertising, Forgotten Commercials, Advertising Creativity, And The Cultural Context Of Late-1980s Ads.

John Rain - 1980s UK Television Advertising, Commercial Analysis, Recorded Sound, Music Culture, And The Relationship Between Advertising And Popular Culture.

Recent Topics

Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, TV, 1980s

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Them's The Breaks
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Episode 13 – The Weird Tentacles of Empire. (26th August 1985, Anglia – Surf, St. Bruno, Shower Electric, Del Monte)

August 29, 2026

Gather round you triskaidekaphobics out there, and fear not as we take you into the warm and safe bosom of our Them’s The Breaks August Bank Holiday Special! And what a Special show we have. I’m not talking about us, of course - you can expect the usual old slop - but the Jim Davidson Special, which is the host show in question for this break. And what delights he delivers – potentially literally if you buy into the conspiracy theory we get sucked into during this episode.It’s an exquisi...

Episode 12 – Sexual Overtones of Gravy. (29th October 1988, Grampian Television – Persil, Birdseye Steakhouse Grills, Halifax, Twix, Allied Carpets, John Menzies)

June 27, 2026

So we’ve reached a dozen episodes, and, as a treat, we’ve allowed ourselves day release from the mid-80s to hurtle through time to… the late-80s.It’s late 1988, the 88-89 season, if you will, and the decade is bursting into colour and creativity once again. And if you need to ask if that’s reflected in this ad break, well, you’ve not really been paying attention so far, have you?Still, we find solace in an extra treat: we’re joined for this episode by Iain McDermott, creator and host of the w...

Episode 11 – For Sale. Correction Fluid. Barely Used. (June 1986 Yorkshire Television – Alliance & Leicester, Total Yoghurt, Volkswagen, Nurofen, Walkers Crisps, Xerox, Frontier Nightclub)

April 25, 2026

So, double figures reached, once more unto the breach.And brace ourselves we must as we venture into the wilds of God’s Own County. Luckily, southern softy Martin has Yorkshire Television native Jon to be his guide. At first, it’s hard to see anything different, the ads are as reassuringly national and branded as always. First, we learn that when two great building societies meet, it is a humbling experience.“Let me hear your bo-bozouki’s ringing out, honey disconnect the fridg...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Them's The Breaks?

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What is the email for Them's The Breaks?

The publicly listed email for Them's The Breaks: themsthebreaksuk@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Them's The Breaks have?

Podseeker estimates Them's The Breaks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Them's The Breaks?

Them's The Breaks typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialist knowledge of advertising, marketing, television, film, music, or British popular culture, ideally combined with podcasting, broadcasting, journalism, or commentary experience. Common among recent guests: Hosting a specialist podcast; Developing expertise in advertising, television, film, music, or popular culture; Providing informed commentary on historical media and cultural trends. Recent guests include Iain McDermott and John Rain.

How hard is it to get booked on Them's The Breaks?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Them's The Breaks cover?

Recent episodes cover Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, TV, and 1980s. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

themsthebreaksuk@gmail.com

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