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053 - DIY in the Mid Century 35:30

1d ago35:30

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Send us a text We're out of Spooky Season! Join us today to discover when the DIY trend started (hint hint: the mid century) and how it's still trending today. We're also bringing back our Etiquette Segment! So, sit back, get your DeWalt tools ready, and tune in to our episode today! . Weekly Catch Up ends at 9:35 . . SHOW NOTES & SOURCES: . https:…

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Megan & Todd Walsh with Atomic Furnishing | Episode 13 39:56

9d ago39:56

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While we can’t be on the ground in North Carolina to assist our guests, we wanted to do anything we could in order to spread awareness of the devastation around the Asheville area after Helene, and galvanize whatever support we could on their behalf. In addition to recapping the last 3 difficult weeks, we’ll hear the story of their local mid-centur…

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Mark English: From Modern Masterpieces to Award-Winning Designs 37:07

17d ago37:07

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Monique is joined by the talented Mark English, principal of Mark English Architects in San Francisco. They dive into his journey into modernism, from his love of Inca and Mayan architecture to founding his award-winning firm. Mark shares the fun behind designing his favorite projects, like the Atherton and Tōrō houses, and gives his take on sustai…

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052 - MCM Urban Legends 46:54

9d ago46:54

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Send us a text Happy Halloween!! We are releasing our Halloween Special today on October 31st to be your spooky go-to podcast for the day! We are covering 6 urban legends that originated in the mid century and are guaranteed to either spook you or give you a good laugh today. Join us for this special and let us know which of these urban legends you…

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051 - The Exorcist 34:33

15d ago34:33

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Send us a text Spooky season is still on! Today we dive into the 1973 film The Exorcist! Join us as we once again mention Ouija Boards in an episode and discuss the film, it's impact on the industry, and what made...and still makes...this film significant to horror films. . Weekly Catch Up ends at 3:50 . . SHOW NOTES: . Episode 049: Ouija, Summonin…

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050 - The Addams Family 25:58

22d ago25:58

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Send us a text It's our 50th episode! Join us as we go through the history and impact of the Addams Family. Hint: it's not just the movies from the 1990s, it goes back to the mid century and beyond! . . Weekly Catch up ends at 2:50 . SHOW NOTES: . Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-1809…

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049 - Ouija, Summoning the Mid Century 36:27

29d ago36:27

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Send us a text Telepathy? Spirit Board Subconscious Mind? It's still spooky season!! So... join us as we go through the history of the Ouija Board and find out what makes it creepy and connected to the occult! We even cover some "accepted rules" to play this game as we near the peak of spooky season with Halloween. . Weekly Catch up ends at 9:30 . …

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048 - Imagineering Disney’s Haunted Mansion 30:52

1M ago30:52

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Send us a text It's spooky season!! We're officially in October and that means we will be releasing spooky-themed episodes all month long! We are starting the month off talking about Disneyland! More specifically, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride. Join us as we discover the history and inspiration that led to the ride as we know it, and how it's a…

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047 - Contact Lenses Through the Mid Century 30:34

1M ago30:34

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Send us a text It's a short episode but a good one! Inspired by some truly creepy photos of mid century contact lenses being made, we discuss the history and impact of a revolutionary way to correct vision. Join us as we reach back into the Renaissance to start this episode, and make it all the way through the mid century. . . Weekly Catch Up ends …

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046 - Bob Fosse 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Send us a text Grab your hat and tap shoes, and start practicing your jazz hands! This week we cover the life and work of famed Broadway choreographer (and mid century superstar) Bob Fosse. Join us as we discuss his work, his life, and maybe also his romantic life! . . Weekly catch up ends at 5:00 . . SHOW NOTES: . Book: All His Jazz: The Life And …

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045 - Pop Tarts & The Mid Century 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Send us a text Pop Tarts! A mid century breakfast treat that has endured through the decades to become one of modern day's best-known and most-loved start to our morning routines. Join us as we talk history, our favorite flavors, and yes, how it all started thanks to the invention of dried dog food sold in aluminum packaging. . . Weekly Catch Up en…

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044 - Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware 32:25

2M ago32:25

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Send us a text Time for another deep dive into a mid century collectible! This time, we highlight the Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware. Learn the history behind these dishes, what makes them so special (aka so mid century), and even some etiquette on the use of the dinnerware. . . Weekly Catch up ends at 4:30 . . Episode 13 - The West Bend Penguin S…

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043 - Mid Century Living 1st Anniversary Special 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Send us a text We're a year old! Join us on this special episode where we celebrate our first year of podcasting by looking back at our favorite episodes our biggest struggles, and our podcasting goals for the future. . ALSO! We are now on YouTube! Check out our page at www.youtube.com/MCLPodcast . . This episode's video feed can be found HERE Visi…

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042 - Betty Crocker 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

Send us a text Who was Betty Crocker? Where did her recipes come from? Join us as we discover what is beyond the premixed cake boxes as we dive into the history of Betty Crocker during the mid century. . . Weekly Catchup ends at 6:45 . . SHOW NOTES & SOURCES: . https://www.bettycrocker.com/about-us . https://www.bettycrocker.com/betty-crocker-kitch…

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041 - The Olympic Episode 37:54

3M ago37:54

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Send us a text Sports fans rejoice! On today's episode we cover The Olympics of the Mid Century. Specifically the summer games that happened during our podcast's time, but we cover them to discover great things that happened (and many scandals!). So tune in and listen to earn your gold medal! . . Weekly Catch up ends at 4:50 . . SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:…

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040 - Ocean Liners of the Mid Century 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a text It's episode 40! Join us as we travel by ocean liner to talk about these great ships during the mid century and now. We cover their history and a few important ships of the 1950s like the SS United States. Stay until the end to catch a themed etiquette segment as we tell you the do's and don't's of cruise sailing. . . Weekly Catch up…

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039 - Tiki and the Mid Century 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Send us a text Time for a party! Join us as we go back to the tiki bars of the mid century to find out where they began and how they are still impacting the bar scene today. Spoiler alert, it's not all mai tais! . Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:15 . . SHOW NOTES: . Episode 016: Mid Century Weight Watchers . SOURCES: . Cate, M. (2016). Smuggler’s Cove: E…

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038 - Psycho's Impact on Film Industry 30:59

4M ago30:59

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Send us a text Happy 100 days until Halloween! We celebrate this week by talking about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho from 1960. Join us as we discuss what made this movie so significant to the mid century and how it continues to impact the film industry today. . . Weekly catch up ends at 4:40. . Movie summary ends at 10:50. . . SHOW NOTES: . Psycho Wik…

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037 - Hot Dogs & the Mid Century 35:10

4M ago35:10

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Send us a text Happy National Hot Dog Month! Join us in this week's episode as we talk all about hot dogs and celebrate National Hot Dog Month (which falls in July)! We talk about how the hot dog came to become one of America's favorite foods. Also, stay tuned until the end to hear the wacky hot dog etiquette as dictated by the National Hot Dog & S…

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036 - Googie Architecture 34:38

4M ago34:38

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Send us a text Join us this week as we explore a niche design movement that is part of the Mid Century Modern design...Googie Architecture! Listen to find out where it all started and what makes Googie Architecture, well, Googie! . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 8:30 . . SHOW NOTES: . Episode 026 - Apollo & The Moon Part 1 Episode 027 - Apollo & The Moo…

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035 - The United States Bicentennial 43:35

4M ago43:35

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Send us a text We're back!! Welcome to Season 3 with this 70s rule-breaker episode! Since we are back on Independence Day weekend, we wanted to share about one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations we have seen, the Bicentennial year of 1976! We dive into the different celebrations that happened throughout the USA as well as some of the best…

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Bob Swatt of Swatt + Partners Shares His Inspiring Stories 36:49

4M ago36:49

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Monique is joined by the brilliant Bob Swatt, architect and partner at Swatt + Partners. They dive into his love for mid-century modern design, the powerful work of Beverly Thorne, and the inspiration behind his iconic Tea Cup homes. Bob also reveals his connection to Rudolf Schindler, shares fun stories from his career, and talks about celebrating…

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Bonus Episode: Disneyland Supercut 55:06

4M ago55:06

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Send us a text Straight to you from the vault! Enjoy a special supercut of our favorite 2-parter from 2023 covering Disneyland! . Episode 005 - Disneyland Part 1 originally from October 6th, 2023 Episode 006 - Disneyland Part 2 originally from October 13th, 2023 . . Subscribe so you're ready for our return on July 5th! . . SHOW NOTES: . Disney+ str…

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Owners of the Case Study House #26 Share Their Experience 28:26

5M ago28:26

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Monique is joined by Cord Struckmann and Alfonso Cordon, the owners of Case Study House #26. They share their restoration journey of this Beverly D. Thorne-designed gem and dive into the revolutionary Case Study House program, which promoted innovative home designs. Discover how they stumbled upon this mid-century treasure and their plans to celebr…

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Vault Episode - Forgotten Mid Century Tech 35:48

5M ago35:48

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Send us a text Straight to you from the vault! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes from 2023, Episode 011 - Forgotten Innovations: Mid Century Technology that’s been Lost to Time originally from November 24th, 2023. . . Subscribe so you're ready for our return on July 5th! Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/…

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End of Season Announcement! 2:09

5M ago2:09

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Send us a text Hey everyone! We want to thank you for listening and for a great season! We will be taking a short break and will be back on July 5th. In the meantime, listen to our announcement to hear about our plans for this break and future, and make sure you are subscribed to automatically get all bonus content until we are back! . . Thanks aga…

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034 - Charles & Ray Eames 39:18

6M ago39:18

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Send us a text It's our last episode of Season 2! Join us as we discover the great mid century design duo, Charles and Ray Eames. We talk about their background and the beginnings of the Eames Office as well as some of their most well-known pieces. . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00. . . 009 - Mid Century Modern Design . 012 - The Ins and Outs of MCM A…

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Jonathan Braun Talks About His Father's Work 28:20

6M ago28:20

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Monique chats with Jonathan Braun about his father, Ernest Braun's, incredible work and legacy. They dive into Ernest's inspiration from Eichler Homes, his journey into photography, and vibrant life through the lens. Jonathan shares fond memories, including time in the darkroom, his father's adventures with combat photography, and the seven photogr…

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033 - 1960s Fashion 38:24

6M ago38:24

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Send us a text Join us as we go back in time this week to explore the different fashions of the 1960s. From 1950s leftovers, to Austin Powers, to the nature-inspired hippie look, we take a look at how the 1960s fashions came to be and how they inspire us today. . If you haven't yet, catch up on 1950s Fashion here first! Check out Episode 002 - 1950…

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Dominic Sarica Talks With Us About His Roger Lee Home 30:11

6M ago30:11

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Monique chats with architect Dominic Sarica, who shares his love for living in a Roger Lee home, its unique design, and what drew him to it. Hear about raising his family in this architectural gem, the distinctive style of Roger Lee, and how Dominic tackled design challenges to preserve its integrity. “All I could see was this horizontal line that …

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032 - The MCM Streamliner Train 39:55

6M ago39:55

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Send us a text Choo Choo! Join us on this train ride through time as we discover what's great about the streamliner trains. . . Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40 . . SHOW NOTES: . Streamliner Memories - https://streamlinermemories.info/?p=142 . Streamliners: America’s Lost Trains - PBS Documentary (which on amazon runs $320 for a DVD! But i watched on yo…

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Allan Green Discusses His Father's Work 26:58

6M ago26:58

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Monique welcomes Allan Green to the show to discuss his father's legacy, his work with Frank Lloyd Wright, and his journey in creating the stunning coffee table book, "Aaron Green Organic Architecture: Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright." They talk about his father's unique approach to design, his distinctive style of collaborating with clients, and the cha…

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031 - The Star Wars Episode 37:33

6M ago37:33

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Send us a text A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... . It is a period of great new ideas. George Lucas, writing from his desk at Lucasfilm, has created his first trilogy and the Star Wars Universe. . During his creation, Lucas has managed to produce his first movie, STAR WARS, a movie with enough power to spur an entire franchise of movies.…

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030 - The "Hilltop" Coca-Cola Ad 32:53

7M ago32:53

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Send us a text This week on Mid Century Living, we’re talking all about the famous “Hilltop” Coca-Cola ad from 1971 🌎 Join us as we find out about the real ad man behind the spot, how hard it was to film, and talk about its legacy. Plus, quite a bit of Man Men chat... . We also recommend you enjoy a Coke as you listen to this episode! . SPOILERS FO…

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029 - MCM Design: The House 40:18

7M ago40:18

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Send us a text Back to MCM Design! Join us this week as we discover what made a mid century modern house an MCM House. We cover designs, colors, and even conversation pits! Tune in for some examples of MCM houses and check out our companion post on our Instagram page for photos! . . Weekly Catch up ends at 8:40 . . SHOW NOTES: . PHOTO: Poolside Gos…

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028 - Lady Bird Johnson and Texas Bluebonnets 31:05

7M ago31:05

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Send us a text Happy spring! Ever wondered why there are so many wild flowers (including bluebonnets!) along the sides of Texas highways? We did! Join us to find out more about the Texas state flower and the part Lady Bird Johnson played in beautifying our state highways. . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 9:05 . . SHOW NOTES: . Bluebonnet Wikipedia - htt…

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027 - Apollo and the Moon - Part 2 27:14

7M ago27:14

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Send us a text This is it! Join us today as we follow up our talk about the Apollo Program and finally get to talk about the moon landing! On this part 2 we talk about the last few Apollo missions and how the Apollo Program influenced the mid century through the present. . Haven't heard Part 1 yet? Check it out here >> 026 - Apollo and the Moon - P…

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026 - Apollo and the Moon - Part 1 37:49

8M ago37:49

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Send us a text Join us for another out-of-this-world episode as we explore the Apollo Program and its history. This is just part 1 of our episode! That's right, in Part 2 we will cover the impact it had on the world, but first we're covering the history and the lunar missions. . Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:45. . SHOW NOTES: . Episode 017 - NASA and t…

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025 - The GE Combination Fridge - Mid Century Appliances 39:39

8M ago39:39

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Send us a text We're back at it with another mid century appliance! Join us as we talk all about the GE Combination Fridge, one of the coolest appliances your 1950s kitchen should've had. We discuss the innovative features that made this appliance a key member of mid century innovation. . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:50. . . SHOW NOTES: . GE Wall Re…

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024 - Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the Mid Century 36:27

8M ago36:27

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Send us a text Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day mid century style! In today's episode we discuss the history of St. Paddy's Day as well as fun recipes to help celebrate the day (hint: most involve some alcohol). Scroll down for a boozy punch recipe! . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:45. . . SHOW NOTES: . St. Patty’s Punch 1 can (20 ounces) cru…

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023 - Mid Century Suburbs (More than just identical homes) 34:59

8M ago34:59

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Send us a text Join us as we walk down Main Street, USA and explore how suburbs came to be and how they're still the most popular place to live today! We cover the start of suburbs, the development of Levittowns, and how the car led to home ownership. . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00 . . SHOW NOTES: Levittown Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…

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022 - The Frigidaire Flair: The Best Oven of the Mid Century 37:29

8M ago37:29

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Send us a text We are back at it again! Join us in this episode as we explore the best oven/range combo of the Mid Century, the Frigidaire Flair! If you ever watched Bewitched and thought "wow how cool is this oven?" anytime Samantha cooked, you'll love hearing about how it came to be and all the models Frigidaire offered. Also don't forget to chec…

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021 - The Carol Burnett Show and the Mid Century 33:47

9M ago33:47

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Send us a text Can we please turn the lights up? Time to tune in to your local 1960s CBS station for the Carol Burnett Show! Join us as we laugh our way through the marvel that is variety shows. We cover how the show started, its most loved skits, and how it inspired shows like SNL and All That. . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 11:40. . . Episode 004 - …

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020 - Drive Ins (Not Drive Thrus) 38:12

9M ago38:12

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Send us a text Join Jacky and Gonzalo and hear all about the history of drive in movie theaters! Learn how they went from family-friendly recreation spots to booze-soaked passion pits, and back again! Tune in to discover how the drive in theatre grew to one of the most popular entertainment spots and was even relevant during lock down! . Weekly Cat…

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019 - Fast Food Through the Mid Century 38:01

9M ago38:01

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Send us a text Join Jacky and Gonzalo this week as they make their way through the fast food restaurants of the mid century. Did you know that the world-famous McDonalds was not always just burgers? Or that the car made a huge impact on the development of the fast food industry? Tune in to find out more about the history of the fast food restaurant…

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Nick Ferrell with Modeline | Episode 12 45:16

9M ago45:16

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Welcome back to The Perspecta & and into an illuminating conversation about the world of mid-century modern lighting, specifically its darling Modeline of California. Did you know there were 27+ different designers who crafted for Modeline? We switched on to discuss a few of them, the company’s founder, his relevance to the entertainment world, hot…

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018 - Tupperware, an Airtight Case for Freshness 35:19

9M ago35:19

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Send us a text What's a Tupperware Party? What does it mean to "make the lid burp?" Join us to find the answer to these and more questions about the great technology helping us save our dinner leftovers for decades: Tupperware. In this episode, Jacky and Gonzalo dive into the history (read: drama) behind the great container company and how it conti…

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017 - NASA and the Mid Century 28:48

10M ago28:48

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Mid Century Living, we travel back in time to explore the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its influence on the the mid century. Join us for this overview episode to find out how and when NASA began exploring space, its various achievements, and how it has developed an…

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016 - Mid Century Weight Watchers 34:52

10M ago34:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Mid Century Living, we dive into the ins and outs of Weight Watchers, the movement that revolutionized diets and healthy living. Join us as we go through the history of its beginnings, the innovative system its founder, Jean Nidetch, created, and how it continues to inspire and help people lose weight today. Weight…

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015 - Electric Vehicles Through the Mid Century 40:14

10M ago40:14

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Send us a text Welcome back to Season 2! Join us on an exciting journey through the mid century this week as we discuss how the electric vehicle was affected by post-WWII shortages and then grew into the phenomenon it is today. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the origins of the electric vehicle, tune in to this…

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