Best Midtwentieth Podcasts (2025)

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086 - Midcentury with Charlie Brown 40:12

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4d ago40:12

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Send us a text It's the great podcast, Charlie Brown! Today we go deep into a midcentury comic strip! You may have heard of it, Peanuts! Join us as we talk about its creator, the characters, and why it is such a great example of midcentury nostalgia. . SOURCES: . Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center - https://schulzmuseum.org/ . NASA post - h…

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085 - The Midcentury Jell-o Episode 44:50

11d ago44:50

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Send us a text "Jell-o!" and welcome again to our podcast! Today we cover one of the most recognized desserts and/or salad ingredients: Jell-o! Tune in to find out about its history and what makes it such a versatile ingredient. As a true food-episode, we also cover some midcentury recipes that will have you questioning whether Jell-o is a dessert …

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084 - Ohio History, interview with Megan & Cameron Wood 44:51

19d ago44:51

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Send us a text 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 Camer…

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083 - Women of Disney Imagineering in the Mid Century 29:46

25d ago29:46

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Send us a text 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. . .Weekly Catch up ends at 5:35 . Other Disney Episodes:…

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082 - Swung Glass Vases 32:41

1M ago32:41

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Send us a text 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! . . Catch up ends at 5:49 . . SHOW NOTES: Making a swung glass vase: https://youtu.be/U8nnXnK4y9Q . SOURCES: https://www.tx…

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081 - Mad Men Recap: Season 1 Episode 4 59:10

1M ago59:10

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Send us a text 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 Ins…

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080 - Pepperidge Farm and the Mid Century 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Send us a text 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. . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:40 . SHOW NOTES: Pepperidge Farm Story - https://www.pepperid…

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079 - Mid Century Diners! 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Send us a text 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. . Stay through the end to listen to our ratings of one of their menus based on actual taste testi…

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Bonus Episode: Hot Dogs! 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Send us a text 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). . So grab yourself a hot dog, with mustard, and get ready to laugh throu…

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Bonus Episode: USA Bicentennial 44:33

3M ago44:33

44:33

Send us a text 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. . We will be coming back from our break in August so make sure you're sub…

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078 - Midcentury Wedding Etiquette 57:53

4M ago57:53

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Send us a text 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! . . ALSO! Stay tuned until the end for a special announce…

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077 - Mad Men Recap: Season 1 Episode 3 57:54

4M ago57:54

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Send us a text 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. . No weekly catch up this time, we go straight into the scene by scene! . . Want to know more about the show itself? Listen to Episode 69: Mad Men Season 1 Episod…

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076 - Clue in the Mid Century 45:00

4M ago45:00

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Send us a text 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. . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:50 . SHOW NOTE…

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075 - Imagineering Pirates of the Caribbean 45:30

4M ago45:30

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Send us a text 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. . Weekly C…

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074 - Mad Men Recap: Season 1 Episode 2 55:49

5M ago55:49

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Send us a text This week we’re recapping another Mad Men episode! Tune in for a scene-by-scene analysis of Season 1 Episode 2 : “Ladies Room” . . Weekly Catch up ends at 2:00 . SHOW NOTES: . The Betty Dress: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/betty-dress/ Right Guard Commercial: https://youtu.be/NFzC-zvDoPE?si=CLRyDGEwdod9ZCCz People Are Funny Clip: ht…

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073 - Mid Century Backyards 45:00

5M ago45:00

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Send us a text 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 su…

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072 - Nylon: The Mid Century Miracle Fabric 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Send us a text 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. . Weekly Catch up ends at 8:15 . . SHOW NOTES: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61845/brief-history-nylon https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-c…

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071 - 3 Accidental Mid Century Inventions 45:38

6M ago45:38

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Send us a text 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! . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 8:00 . SHOW NOTES: "Modeling Putty Toy" Recipe . Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 cup salt 1 tablespoon cooking oil ½ cup to 1 c…

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070 - Foodtalk: Spam in the Midcentury 30:07

6M ago30:07

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Send us a text 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. . Weekly Catch up ends at 6:50 . Episode 039 - Tiki and the Mid Cent…

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069 - Mad Men Recap: Season 1 Episode 1 55:08

6M ago55:08

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Send us a text 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 Visit our Buzzsprout hub to…

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068 - The Day the Music Died 41:07

6M ago41:07

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Send us a text 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! . Weekly Catch up …

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067 - MCM Motels 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Send us a text 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 b…

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066 - Palm Springs: MCM Destination 30:49

7M ago30:49

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Send us a text 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! . Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:40 . SHOW NOTES: . 012 - The Ins and Outs of MCM Architecture 040 - Ocean Liners of …

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065 - The Lustron Home 45:15

7M ago45:15

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Send us a text 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 L…

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064 - Pyrex in the Midcentury 34:05

7M ago34:05

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Send us a text 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. . . Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:40 . https://…

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063 - Scooby Doo, Where Are You! 51:36

8M ago51:36

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Send us a text 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! . Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00 . . SHOW NOTES: . Cartoon Research - https://cartoonresearch.com/index…

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062 - 1940s Fashion 35:22

8M ago35:22

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Send us a text 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! . Weekly Catch Up ends at 3:40 . Episode 002 - 1950s Fashion Episode 033 - 1960s Fashion . SHOW NOTES: . https://vintagedance…

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061 - 4 MCM Chairs to Sit On 37:55

8M ago37:55

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Send us a text 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!) . Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:30 . . Episode 034 - Charles…

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060 - The Wizard of Oz 34:56

8M ago34:56

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Send us a text 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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059 - Interview with Tom Betti 1:10:45

9M ago1:10:45

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Send us a text 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. . . You can find his podcast here https://podcast.thepanammuseum.org/ as well as on any podcast platform. Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227 Foll…

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058 - The Pan Am Episode 49:36

9M ago49:36

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Send us a text 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 t…

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Bonus Episode: MCM Design 34:02

9M ago34:02

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Send us a text 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! Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227 Follow the show on …

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057 - Mid Century Christmas Special 33:27

9M ago33:27

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Send us a text 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. . . SHOW NOTES: . 055 - Mid Century Thanksgiving Side Dishes . …

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Bonus Episode: Coca Cola Hilltop Ad 33:44

10M ago33:44

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Send us a text 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! . . So grab yourself a Coke and get inspired to buy the world a Coke. Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227 Follow…

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Announcement: End of Season 3 16:43

10M ago16:43

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Send us a text 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! . . Also, enjoy some relaxing piano Christmas music in preparation for the holiday season. . . The Christmas medley was provided by Pixabay. Pixabay is your one-stop shop for over 5…

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056 - Mid Century Toys 38:56

10M ago38:56

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Send us a text 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. . Weekly Catch up ends at 4:00 . . SHOW NOTES: . Episode 041 - The Olympic Episode . Mr. …

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055 - Mid Century Thanksgiving Side Dishes 33:32

10M ago33:32

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Send us a text 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 discus…

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054 - Xerox in the Mid Century 36:04

11M ago36:04

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Send us a text 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! . SHOW NOTES…

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053 - DIY in the Mid Century 35:30

11M 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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052 - MCM Urban Legends 46:54

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y ago35:57

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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…