Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today. . Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Episodes
Join us for a special episode today as we interview Megan and Cameron Wood of the Ohio History Connection! The Ohio History Connection provides a way for people to connect with Ohio’s past through historic sites, museums, preservation, interactive exhibits, and events. Today we talk with Megan, the Executive Director & CEO, and Cameron, the Oral History Coordinator.
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Join us to discover all about the Ohio History ...
It's about time we do another Disney episode! Today we cover 5 amazing women who played key parts in developing the Imagineers of Disney. Their work is still amazing young and old alike today even if some years have passed. Join us as we learn and celebrate these women artists.
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.Weekly Catch up ends at 5:35
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Other Disney Episodes:
005 - Disneyland: Part 1 (don't forget there's a Part 2!)
It's a niche episode! Today we dive deep into the midcentury craze of swung glass vases. What were these, how were they made, what are they worth TODAY? Tune in to find out and learn about this midcentury trend!
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Catch up ends at 5:49
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SHOW NOTES:
Making a swung glass vase: https://youtu.be/U8nnXnK4y9Q
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Back to Manhattan we go! This time the episode is actually all about The Big Apple (and Pete....yay....). No, but really, great episode titled "New Amsterdam" will give us some good insight on Pete and what makes him who he is.
Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227
Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcast
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We've reached 80 episodes! Join us for an entire food-talk episode about Pepperidge Farm. Inspired by a recent uptake in purchasing of Goldfish crackers, this episode covers all the history and goodness of America's favorite baked goods company.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:40
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SHOW NOTES:
Pepperidge Farm Story - https://www.pepperidgefarm.com/our-story/
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperidge_Farm
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We're back for Season 5!! AND, we've curated a food talk episode all about the great midcentury diners that you can still visit today. Join us as we go through the history...and menus...of 4 midcentury diners you can still visit in 2025.
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Stay through the end to listen to our ratings of one of their menus based on actual taste testing experience of ordering the whole menu.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:40
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SHOW N...
Happy National Hot Dog Month! AND belated National Hot Dog Day! We're still on break, but we have a re-release of our hilarious episode about hot dogs from the mid century! We cover history, recipes, and the all-fun Hot Dog and Sausage Council (and their rules).
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So grab yourself a hot dog, with mustard, and get ready to laugh through Hot Dogs of the Mid Century.
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Happy Independence Day to the USA! Since we are releasing on the actual 4th of July, we couldn't think of a better way than to re-release our episode on the Bicentennial celebrations. This was the. country's year-long celebration of the nation's 200th birthday.
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We will be coming back from our break in August so make sure you're subsribed!
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We hear wedding bells!! We announce the upcoming nuptials of one of our hosts and then cover etiquette from the midcentury regarding pre-wedding things! Join us to learn what the midcentury correct way to address invitations and, more importantly, what to wear to the ceremony!
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ALSO! Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement about our shows for the summer!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:40
It's a bit of a long one today, but we are going back to visit the boys at Madison Avenue. Join us as we do a scene by scene of Season 1, Episode 3: The Marriage of Figaro.
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No weekly catch up this time, we go straight into the scene by scene!
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Want to know more about the show itself? Listen to Episode 69: Mad Men Season 1 Episode 1 to learn about the show's history and background! Listen here!
Time for game night! Today we look at the history behind one of the most popular board games of all time, Clue! Never hear of the game before? No worries, we will also cover the rules!
Join us as we take a look at the game and what it's inspired...the musical (yes, musical), and the movie.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:50
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SHOW NOTES:
1949 Rules: https://cluepedia.fandom.com/wiki/Cluedo_(1949_edition)/Rules
We're going back to Disneyland! A few months ago we talked about Imagineering the Haunted Mansion (if you haven't yet, go listen to it! Link to it >> HERE)! Today we are covering another of the legacy rides in Disneyland, The Pirates of the Caribbean and New Orleans Square! We talk about how it started, and how it's going.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 10:50
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SHOW NOTES:
This week we’re recapping another Mad Men episode!
Tune in for a scene-by-scene analysis of Season 1 Episode 2 : “Ladies Room”
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Weekly Catch up ends at 2:00
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SHOW NOTES:
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The Betty Dress: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/betty-dress/
Right Guard Commercial: https://youtu.be/NFzC-zvDoPE?si=CLRyDGEwdod9ZCCz
People Are Funny Clip: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046635/
Happy May! We're so close to summertime that we are opening up the backyard early! Join us as we talk about what made the backyard the midcentury hang out spot, and even list some of the 1950s and 60s must-haves for your backyard. Maybe you'll be inspired and re-design your backyard into an MCM haven in these last few weeks before summertime.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:30
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We did it! We've talked about it for a while, but finally got to Nylon! It's mainly a nylon stockings episode, but we discuss its history from its beginning to its uses outside of fashion.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 8:15
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SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61845/brief-history-nylon
Not all inventions are planned, some of the best things came out of total accidents! Join us today as we cover the accidental invention of Play-Doh, Velcro, and microwave ovens!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 8:00
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"Modeling Putty Toy" Recipe
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Ingredients:
2 cups plain flour
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup to 1 cup water
Food coloring
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Steps:
Combine flour a...
You may think of it as meat in a can, we think of it as a delicious ingredient and wonder food. This week is a full food-talk episode as we discuss Hormel's Spam. We cover some of its history as well as great Spam recipes to try out next time you get yourself a can.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 6:50
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Episode 039 - Tiki and the Mid Century
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SHOW NOTES:
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We've finally done it! It may be a longer episode, but we cover the beginnings and background on Mad Men, then do a scene-by-scene on Episode 1! Lots of midcentury greatness, but of course, SPOILER ALERT for the episode if you've not seen Mad Men.
Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:00
Scene-by-Scene starts at 15:00
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It's a musical episode! Join us as we honor three great artists: The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Three artists, forever bound together by one tragic accident, but each as unique as can be. We cover their beginnings and their rise to fame. Join us and you might even hear a bit of each artists' work!
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Weekly Catch up ends at 9:45
Foodtalk ends at 6:45
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SHOW NOTES:
Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper, ...
No you're not going through deja vu! When we originally uploaded this episode, there were some technical issues that compromised the recording's quality. We wanted to make sure that you were able to get top-notch podcasting from us, so we are re-releasing this episode.
Get ready for a roadtrip down the highway! Today we're going to be visiting the roadside motel of the midcentury. We cover their beginnin...
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