Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Terry O'Reilly explores how Hollywood placements drive car sales, starting with a failed 1980s stunt to sail a Chrysler across the Pacific.

Terry O'Reilly explores the history and cultural impact of sandwich boards, starting with their controversial use in *Die Hard with a Vengeance*.

Host Terry O'Reilly explores why consumers lie in surveys and focus groups, contrasting this with the honesty revealed through Google search data.

Host Terry O'Reilly explores the world of elite nannies trained at Norland College, who possess skills ranging from childcare to martial arts and paparazzi evasion.

Host Terry O'Reilly explores how honorifics like Mr.

Terry O'Reilly explores the power of dramatic product demonstrations in advertising, citing examples like Volvo’s Jean-Claude Van Damme stunt and Febreze’s social experiments.

Host Terry O'Reilly explores the power of product demonstration commercials, tracing the medium's origins at the 1939 World’s Fair.

Host Terry O'Reilly answers listener questions, explaining the psychology behind gas prices ending in nine-tenths of a cent.

Terry O'Reilly discusses the horror film Good Boy, starring a dog who won an acting award over human actors.

In this episode of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe, producer Jess Milton shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the late Stuart McLean, including how a packing mishap inspired the story "Tour de Dave.