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
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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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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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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SHOW NOTES:
"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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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...
This week we travel to Palm Springs, CA. We discuss the history and what makes Palm Springs a destination for MCM architecture looneys like us! Come with us while we cover some examples of MCM architecture in Palm Springs!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:40
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SHOW NOTES:
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012 - The Ins and Outs of MCM Architecture
040 - Ocean Liners of the Mid Century
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CELEBRITY HOMES: https://duendebymadamzozo.com/palm-springs-celebrity-homes/
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The midcentury house that time forgot...the Lustron Home! Join us as we walk through the famed hallways of the Westchester Deluxe, or any other Lustron Home, and discover what made these unique homes so amazing. And did you know there are still hundreds of these houses around!? So sit back, put on your headphones, and listen to the Lustron Home episode!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:15
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YouTube Video on the Lustron Home
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Did you know there's a connection between railroads and Pyrex? No? Well join us to listen to today's episode about Pyrex and find out how it got its start in the railroad industry! In this episode we take a deep dive to understand what makes Pyrex such popular, and collectible, kitchenware.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:40
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https://www.pyrexcollector.com/
https://gizmodo.com/the-pyrex-glass-controversy-that-just...
ZOINKS! Join us on a very special trip down mid century memory lane as we discuss the media phenomenon that is Scooby Doo. From its beginnings in the midcentury, to its current and newest shows, we'll get to know Scooby and the Gang!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00
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SHOW NOTES:
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Cartoon Research - https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-origin-of-scooby-doo/
Theme Song - https://scoobydoo.fandom.com/wiki/Scooby-Doo...
Put on your best Zoot Suit and join us for this episode where we cover the best of 1940s fashion. We cover men's and women's fashion from casual to formal, and even have some etiquette tips on men's suit wear!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 3:40
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Shopping links:
https://vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-mens-pants-trousers...
Time to sit and take a breather! Join us this week as we talk about 4 chairs from the midcentury that you simply HAVE to sit on. We cover the chairs, their designers, and what makes them MCM. Stay tuned until the end to learn how to spot replicas! (Hint: it's all in the price!)
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:30
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Episode 034 - Charles & Rae Eames
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Uh oh, it looks like we're not in Kansas anymore! Join us today as we talk about the Wizard of Oz and how it impacted the Mid Century AND the world today! Listen to understand why there's no place like home and stay to the end to also get our thoughts on how no one mourns the wicked (aka...what we think of the new Wicked movie)!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 2:50
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Our first interview! We met with Tom Betti, the host of the Pan Am Podcast to chat about Pan Am and his connection with the famous airline.
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You can find his podcast here https://podcast.thepanammuseum.org/ as well as on any podcast platform.
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