An ad pod, also known as an ad break or commercial break, refers to a set of advertisements that are shown together during a break in a television or online video program. An ad pod usually consists of several ads that are shown in a row, with each ad lasting a certain amount of time. Ad pods are typically used by broadcasters to generate revenue from their programming by selling advertising space to advertisers.

Ad pods can vary in length and frequency, depending on the specific television or video program and the preferences of the broadcaster or advertiser. For example, a typical ad pod during a 30-minute television show might consist of two or three ads that last 30 seconds each, with the ad pod occurring at regular intervals throughout the program.

In the context of online video, ad pods are often used to monetize content by inserting ads into the video stream at predetermined points. Advertisers may choose to target specific demographics or interests with their ads, and may use ad pods as a way to reach a larger audience with their message.