Best Mid Mod Podcasts (2025)

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Nightmare Mid-Century Remodel Scenarios 47:52

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In honor of spooky season, let's talk nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios. Can you picture it? You can file this under schadenfreude if none of it applies to your house. Or it can serve as a what not to do guide to help you avoid mistakes. If you're already living one of the nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios I'm about to describe, then le…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 95 59:45

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It’s Halloween week, and this show is stirring up a cauldron of late ’50s and ’60s dancefloor heat—equal parts spooky grooves and soulful fire! We’re mixing Northern Soul, Psych, and Garage Rock with a dash of monsters, magic, and mayhem from The Twilighters, Little Milton, and The Street Cleaners. I’m still glowing (and limping!) from the Keystone…

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HGP#502 Smashin Pumpkins 2:35:51

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This week join Jesus andGunny as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff like smashing pumpkins and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don’t like this podcast how about go make your own! Leave us a review and share us with your fri…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 94 1:00:25

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This week’s show explodes with dancefloor energy—an hour of wild Northern Soul and rock ’n’ roll scorchers from the late ’50s and ’60s! Fresh from our last Mod Night at The Royale, I’m spinning the same records that had the crowd grooving, plus a few brand-new-to-me gems from a recent crate-digging spree. You’ll hear The Miracles, Vernon Garrett, J…

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Winterizing Your Yard with Ginkgo Leaf Studio 43:54

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Today, some more excellent advice on planning the landscape the yard of your mid-century home from Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. I bet you're wondering why mid-October is a good time to talk more about landscaping. Aren't Jim and I in the Midwest? Isn't this the time of year when there's less to do and less beautiful growth happening outsid…

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HGP#501 Are You In Windowed Or Fullscreen Mode? 3:10:47

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This week join Jesus, Gunny, and Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don’t like this podcast how about go make your own! Leave us a review and share us with your friends and family…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 92 1:02:43

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Fresh from spinning at Rude Fest, this week’s show skanks through the sounds of first-wave ska—the Jamaican “oldies” that started it all—and the bands that keep that beat alive. From Derrick Morgan and The Maytals to The Bodysnatchers and Amy Winehouse, it’s a dancefloor journey through generations of upbeat brass, walking bass, and island swagger.…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 93 1:00:15

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This week’s show brings the spirit of The Sunday Night In Crowd at Tim’s Chrome Bar straight to your speakers! Pulled from the same box of records spun for the Rescue Me Soul Club crowd, it’s an hour of Popcorn, Northern Soul, Funk, and Garage built to move you. From Martha & the Vandellas’ “Quicksand” to Funkadelic’s “Standing on the Verge” and Th…

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The Right Siding for Your Mid-Century House 50:34

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So many of our sweet ranches were sadly re-wrapped in narrow strip beige vinyl during the 80s and 90s, when appreciation for MCM was at a low ebb, covering up their original colors and patterns. If you've been dealing with that kind of generic cover-up, or if your siding is simply damaged or in poor repair, you might be considering a replacement. B…

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A flipped house is not a final answer with Unflipping 1:13:56

26d ago1:13:56

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We all know the story. You find an MCM ranch in your desired neighborhood, only to click further into the listing to discover a flipper has been there first. They’ve ripped out the character and replaced it with trendy, generic finishes. But what if I told you that it’s not impossible to reverse the damage done in a flip? I was thrilled to chat wit…

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HGP#500 We Are Now Officially at 500 3:10:30

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Music to Move You! - Episode 91 59:00

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This week’s show dives deep into the roots of the dancefloor, blending raw early 60s R&B, rare soul gems, and stomping Northern Soul—including my all-time favorite from Stax. You’ll hear Eddie Floyd, Gene Chandler, and Jackie Moore alongside overlooked treasures like Art Lassiter, Pauline Shivers, and Mamie P. Galore. The grooves stretch from fiery…

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Why does your house need a remodel...really, WHY? 23:12

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You’re thinking about a remodel. You have a budget in mind, a Pinterest board full of perfect tile, and a list of things in your house that just aren’t working. But stop right there. Before you hire a contractor or pick out a single fixture, I need you to answer the single most important question you will ask in this entire process. Why does your h…

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How to Plan an MCM Remodel to Fit Your Life (and budget) 1:12:58

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If you listen to the Mid Mod Remodel Podcast regularly, you hear lots about the tips and tools I recommend to help you plan and lead your perfect MCM remodel. And once or twice a year I boil down the most helpful of those tips and tools into a free masterclass that I offer live. In the past that session was only available to the folks who signed up…

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Open Architect Office Hours 1:18:08

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Movies love to show architects creating away at a drafting table or sitting picturesquely at a cafe, sketchbook in hand. It’s romantic, this vision of a endlessly creative mind conjuring beautiful buildings from some eternal, internal well. But *SPOILER ALERT* no one uses a drafting table anymore (except throwbacks and nostalgia lovers). In fact, I…

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HGP# 499 Gunny and Mayo talk all about Path of Exile 2 with a little Borderlands 4 sprinkled in . This time Jesus is out doing Jesus stuff, is it as good as Mayo stuff? 2:11:34

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HGP#499 Gunny and Mayo talk all about Path of Exile 2 with a little Borderlands 4 sprinkled in . This time Jesus is out doing Jesus stuff, is it as good as Mayo stuff? This week join Gunny and Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with …

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Avoid the Kitchen Renovation Industrial Complex 1:05:44

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You’ve heard of the military-industrial complex, and maybe even the wedding-industrial complex, but what about the kitchen renovation industrial complex? A truly timeless kitchen renovation isn't about creating a time capsule (unless that is your dream!). It’s about making choices that serve your family, your budget, and the unique character of you…

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HGP#498 Jesus The President! Krafty hates Randy and wants to make his own engine, Gunny gets emotional. The Mayo well he is doing Mayo Stuff if you know what I mean.. 2:48:57

2M ago2:48:57

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This week join Jesus, Gunny and special guest host Krafty from Video Game Happy hour(VGHH) as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don’t like this podcast how about go make your own! LISTEN…

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Designing Accessibility into Your Mid-Century Home 1:03:37

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Designing accessibility into your mid-century home is easier than you think. Mid-century houses have enormous potential to fit every stage of life. They make great first homes for young couples and singles, were built for and are adaptable to the needs of growing families, and serve owners who choose to age in place. Let’s talk about how to design …

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A DIY Guide to Landscaping Your Mid-Century Yard with Ginkgo Leaf Designs 38:35

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I get asked about landscaping a lot and I always turn to our favorite mid-century landscaping expert, Jim Drzewiecki. Jim is an APLD, award-winning principal designer and the founder and owner of Ginkgo Leaf Studio where he and Hannah Paulson design beautiful landscapes for all kind of homes. Now, not everyone can afford to hire a landscape designe…

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HGP#497 Jesus plays and Gunny finishes Mafia The Old Country, Is it worth your money? Mayo dives headfirst into Path of Exile 2 ! 3:25:26

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HGP#497 Jesus plays and Gunny finishes Mafia The Old Country, Is it worth your money? Mayo dives headfirst into Path of Exile 2 ! This week join Jesus, Gunny and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Battlefield 6,Path of Exile 2 and Mafia The Old Country plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read th…

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Temperature and Moisture Control in Mid-Century Homes 1:06:40

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Temperature and moisture control in mid-century houses is one of those topics that seems less exciting and relevant until suddenly…it is. And while our mid-century houses have the potential be properly snug without being too sealed up. They also sometimes need a tune up. Plus a number of trendy, seemingly “esthetic” changes to your house - siding, …

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Who is your master plan for? 53:41

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Your master plan both a process and a document. Today, we're talking about how to use that document to navigate your remodel, from getting bids from contractors to working with the city. But when it comes down to it, your master plan is for YOU. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why a master plan is so much more than a bunch of pretty drawings. How t…

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HGP# 496 We all play the Battlefield 6 Beta and give our thoughts , plus Gunny plays Mafia The Old Country. Is it worth your money? 1:56:24

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HGP#496 We all play the Battlefield 6 Beta and give our thoughts, plus Gunny plays Mafia The Old Country. Is it worth your money? This week join Jesus, Gunny and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Battlefield 6, Drillcore, and Mafia The Old Country plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? …

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Planning Your Mid-Century Mudroom 1:01:31

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We love our mid-century houses for many reasons - their enduring design, clean lines and great indoor/outdoor connections. But MANY mid-century homes, both modest and high end, share one glaring omission. They lack of a proper mudroom. This design flaw often vexes my clients and students. Our families and pets come with a whole lot more "stuff" tha…

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Should you convert your breezeway to a mudroom? 49:29

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Mid-century homes often have a poor connection to the garage. This is largely due to early building codes and a very real fear of fire and chemicals, which led to a deliberate separation between the living space and the garage. Breezeways, covered but open-air spaces, were one solution to provide a covered path from house to garage. Today, however,…

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HGP#495 Jesus is having a mid Death Stranding crisis is it a horror game?, xoUNIxo joins us she is all about jump scares, Gunny leaves us for his wife, Mayo is not all nays on Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 2:13:40

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This week join Jesus, Gunny, special guest Uni and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, Ninja Gaiden, Battlefield 6, Drillcore, RDR2 plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://…

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Let's Review: You're not done DEVELOPing a master plan till the house is done. 43:34

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Documenting what you've designed is a key element to bringing a remodel to fruition. I could have called the last stage of the master plan method Document. But I didn’t. I called it Develop. And that’s because your vision is subject to change until the last bit of construction dust has been cleaned away. I’m taking July off from recording the podca…

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HGP#494 RDR2 is Beautiful, isn't it? 2:15:00

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This week join Jesus and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, RDR2 plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.faceboo…

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Let's Review: Distill your style then Draft options to for a Tailored Timeless update 34:50

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If you don’t remember to plan a remodel that fits the mid-century era of your home … your too-trendy choices will rapidly become dated ones. To help you plan a timeless remodel, This week I'm sharing two episodes that encapsulate some of my core beliefs and strategies around making a strong mid-century choices to update your mid-century house. I’m …

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HGP#493 Ready or Not is a hit! Death Stranding 2 is still stranding, and what is going on with Ubisoft and Tencent and trust us much more! 3:05:15

4M ago3:05:15

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Join us on a journey this week from Ready or Not to Death Stranding 2 we discuss what is going on in the world of gaming. Why is Steam getting rid of games? and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https…

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Let's Review: Discover what's great about your home 54:01

4M ago54:01

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I want you to become an expert in your home before your remodel. Note, I did not say that you need to become an expert in remodeling … just in your house. Taking a few of your own measurements, skimming an inspection report, or digging into some MCM history by chatting with elderly neighbors will set you up for clever design ideas for your remodel.…

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HGP#492 Death Stranding 2 is still with us, What is going on with Subnautica 2? Xbox next system is expensive and more! 2:05:56

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This week join Jesus and Gunny as we discuss the latest and greatest and maybe not so great in Video Games, what we've been playing what else but Death Stranding 2, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/Hor…

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Let’s Review : Dream right for a great master plan 44:55

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Let’s talk about starting your remodel plan from the right place - your own life. Your choices. Your priorities. If you start your remodel planning anywhere other than HERE it will take longer, feel more chaotic, be more stressful and likely end up more expensive. I’m taking July off from recording the podcast this summer but that doesn’t mean YOU …

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HGP#491 Unsustainable 2:58:15

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This week join Jesus and Gunny as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below.. We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.c…

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Remodeling a (mostly) Mid-Century Gem 1:02:48

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Is your house a (mostly) mid-century gem? The “mostly means that your house that has some really great, intact mid-century features…and then an area or two where a maintenance failure or unfortunate remodel has wreaked havoc on the charm. This week, I'm taking you for a spin through three recent Mid Mod Midwest master plan projects to share some fu…

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HGP# 490 Embrace the lane 3:14:25

4M ago3:14:25

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This week join Jesus and The Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Death Stranding 2, Astro Bot plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.face…

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Finding the right mid-century home for you with Susan Halla 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

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Susan Halla, founder of Make It Mid-Century and mid-century enthusiast, joins me this week to dish about her own recent house hunt. If anyone knows what they’re looking for in a mid-century home, it’s Susan who has spent the last decade making retro-focused DIY doable for mid-century lovers of all stripes. Her multi-city search was laser focused on…

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HGP#489 One Armed Mayo 2:16:56

4M ago2:16:56

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This week join Jesus, The Mayo and Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Expeition 33, Until We Die, The Alters, new gadgets ,plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers…

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The five mid-century cabinet questions you need to answer. 55:58

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You’ll need to answer just five questions to make timeless choices that are right for you and your house when replacing mid-century kitchen cabinets. Easy peasy, right? Well...it will be after listening! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Five questions any cabinet company (worth their salt) will ask. The only two door styles you need to know. How to …

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Loving Your Remodel is the Real ROI 47:42

5M ago47:42

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Adrian Kinney is back to talk all my latest obsessions - housing history, passive solar and planning YOUR perfect remodel. Adrian has joined me on the pod before. He’s a realtor, mid-century modern (MCM) guru and heads up Mid Mod Colorado. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How post and beam construction is especially suited to Denver’s climate. When …

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HGP#488 Summer Games Fest 2:31:38

5M ago2:31:38

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This week join Jesus, and Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as The Xbox showcase, Summer games fest, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://…

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Public Housing and Our Mid-Century Homes 1:12:20

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Your mid-century house, and mine - just like 13 million solid ranches, tidy Levit cottages and charming post and beam homes built across the US between 1945 and 65 - might not strike you as "public housing." But they ARE our country’s solution to a housing crisis. Post-war Britain, profoundly affected by the German Blitz and widespread destruction,…

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Keep your mid-century house cool...with passive solar design. 55:22

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Passive solar design has been around since forever. It just means that a builder makes siting and design choices that use the sun and shade to keep a building warm or cool. What were these choices? In modern times, but pre-HVAC systems, they included locating windows for heat gain or cooling, creating opportunities for air flow, and using the natur…

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HGP# 487 Special Guest Jesus ( Fixed Audio) 2:46:53

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HGP#487 This week join Jesus,Mayo and Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Price Increases, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ,plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Lik…

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Getting into Mid-Century Design Details with Aletha VanderMaas 54:47

6M ago54:47

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Do you remember the first person you encountered who validated that your mid-century house was great and that you should LEAN INTO its charm when updating it to suit your own life? That’s such a magical feeling. To realize that you’re not alone in wanting to steer clear of the HGTV “paint it white” world. Today I want to introduce you to one of MY …

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Curb Appeal Clinic with Modern House Numbers 26:04

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Did you catch the curb appeal clinic yesterday? If not, I've got you covered. This free workshop had everything I believe about making smart, stylish, long, lasting update choices for your mid century home on the outside in bite sized, easy steps with a few key design principles and some common upgrade inspiration for mid century homes, you can tra…

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HGP#486 Sailing, Snorkeling and Sipping 3:12:41

6M ago3:12:41

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This week join Jesus, Mayo, Normii and even Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Price Increases, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , Normi’s Lawn Mowing journey plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below.. We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https:/…

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I Found The Barbican Estate (American Residential Architect Edition) 49:45

6M ago49:45

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Field trip time! No permission slip needed. This week I'm sharing my recent tour of the Barbican Estate in London. In this episode we're going to cover: How the US and UK approach to housing supply differed during the mid-century. What that means for our national philosophies on homeownership. Why these differing approaches led to such vastly diffe…

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HGP#485 Sink-O The Mayo 1:22:31

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This week join Jesus, and Mayo, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Xbox Price Increases, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our P…