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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We're back!! And what a topic to cover! We've been wanting to cover this for a while now, and we finally are! Today we are talking about the 1950s through the lens of Pan Am, the world-famous airline that transformed air travel. So, climb aboard this Pan Am Jet Clipper, sit back, and enjoy the history of this iconic airline through the mid twentieth century!
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:15.
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Hey guys! Almost time for Season 4! Our break is going to be one more week, so make sure you're subscribed!!
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Trust us, you'll want to make sure you don't miss next week!
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Hey everyone! We are still on our break, so we dug out this episode from the archives! Episode 009 is the overview episode on all things Mid Century Modern. We'll be back in January, so tune in and enjoy learning about MCM Design!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Join us on our 2024 Christmas Special as we cover the best of the midcentury Christmas celebrations! Listen to learn all about midcentury decorations such as the Aluminum Tree and what everyone was asking Santa for in the 1950s.
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055 - Mid Century Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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056 - Mid Century Toys
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A Midcentury Christmas Di...
We hope everyone is enjoying their December, we sure are! In case you missed Episode 30 way back in Season 2, straight from the archives is The Coca Cola Hilltop Ad episode!
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So grab yourself a Coke and get inspired to buy the world a Coke.
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Hey everyone! We will be going on a short break from podcasting for the remainder of 2024. Stay subscribed so you can still get our content for December!
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Also, enjoy some relaxing piano Christmas music in preparation for the holiday season.
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The Christmas medley was provided by Pixabay. Pixabay is your one-stop shop for over 5.2 million high quality stock images, videos and music shared ...
Gobble Gobble! Tune in after Thanksgiving this year to learn about the toys that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid century. Maybe this will inspire your shopping or your list to Santa! We discuss 3 of the top toys from the 1950s and 60s.
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Episode 041 - The Olympic Episode
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Mr. Potato Head - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Po...
Gobble gobble it's time for a whole episode about Thanksgiving food! That's right, a whole food-talk episode dedicated to the best mid century side dishes to adorn your table this upcoming week as we celebrate the holiday. From Spinach Gourmet, to Creamed Onions, and of course, jello in salads! So grab a fork and join us as we discuss the mid century must-have dishes.
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Are you seeing double? Maybe that's because we are copying the midcentury this week as we discuss the history and impact of Xerox during the 1950s-60s. Join us as we discover the beginnings of Xerox and how they changed the way offices worked in the mid century. Do you think things have changed much? Tune in to find out!
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Video of Xerox Commerc...
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!
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https://makeitmidcentury.com/the-rise-of-the-...
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 have heard and was it the same story we read??
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