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It's trick or treat time!! Have you chosen your costume yet?? The midcentury offered many options, but the most popular were costumed created by Ben Cooper, inc.! Join us as we discover what these costumes were like and what made them so special!

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https://bencooperdoc.com/ 

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https://13thdimension.com/behind-the-halloween-mask-the-groovy-history-of-ben-cooper/

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https://vacface.com/ben-cooper-box-art-library/ 

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https://13thdimension.com/the-top-13-frank-romano-ben-cooper-costume-designs-ranked/ 

https://13thdimension.com/13-groovy-ben-cooper-masks-ranked/ 

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https://store.necaonline.com/search?q=ben+cooper  

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It's still spooky season!! If you're looking for trick-or-treating inspiration, look (listen?) no further! Today on our episode we cover 4 candies from the midcentury that we can still buy and give out this Halloween!

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Weekly Catch up ends at 7:10

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SHOW NOTES:

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Episode 023 - Mid Century Suburbs

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Halloween Candy Stories - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/632789/when-long-island-trick-or-treaters-got-ant-poison 

M&Ms - https://www.mms.com/en-at/explore/about-us 

Bazooka - https://www.candyfavorites.com/pages/the-unofficial-official-history-of-bazooka-joe-bubble-gum?srsltid=AfmBOoojzt2mRj_fE3eJf-xOf9wb3iKeOTnHeC5a669ApSXPi1g1a9MB 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bazooka_Joe 

Smarties - https://www.smarties.com/our-story/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smarties_(tablet_candy) 

Pixy Stix - https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf/COTM_Oct_2021.pdf 

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Scary sitcom, 2025 edition! Today we take a trip to Mockingbird Heights and visit Number 1313 Mockingbird Lane to meet the Munsters! Your average midcentury family...or are they?

Join us to discover the history behind this great sitcom, meet the characters, and learn how they're still relevant today!

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SHOW NOTES:

Munster Mansion: https://www.munstermansion.com/ 

https://munsters.com/ 

https://www.munsterland.net/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/munsters-tv-show-movie-original-rob-zombie-reboot-history 

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3690729/mockingbird-lane-looking-back-bryan-fullers-edgy-reboot-munsters/ 

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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.

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Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center - https://schulzmuseum.org/ 

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NASA post - https://www.instagram.com/p/DOa962WjBTM/ 

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Mr. Manners: https://schulzmuseum.org/snoopy-sparky-and-mr-manners-the-quirky-world-of-peanuts-puns-and-phrases/ 

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"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 or a savory food.

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SHOW NOTES:

The Jell-O Gallery: https://jellogallery.org/ 

SOURCES:

https://www.seriouseats.com/history-of-jell-o-salad 

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/vintage-jello-flavors/ 

https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/08/jell-o-and-mormonism-the-stereotypes-surprising-origins.html 

https://www.foodreference.com/html/perfection-salad-0309.html 

https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/exhibits/show/gelatine/the-knox-gelatine-company 

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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 Connection & the Lustron Home they have on display! Don't forget to listen to our Lustron Home episode linked below!

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065 - The Lustron Home

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The Ohio History Connection can be found online at www.ohiohistory.org & on Instagram with the tag @ohiohistory. Check out these links of things we discussed as well!

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Remarkable Ohio - Map of Historical Markers

1950s: Building the American Dream Exhibit

Museum in a Box

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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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Other Disney Episodes:

005 - Disneyland: Part 1 (don't forget there's a Part 2!)

048 - Imagineering Disney’s Haunted Mansion

075 - Imagineering Pirates of the Caribbean

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SHOW NOTES:

“Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” book (modern Imagineers): https://d23.com/meet-the-women-of-walt-disney-imagineering/ 

SOURCES:

https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/ 

https://allears.net/2019/08/22/the-top-5-most-influential-female-disney-imagineers/ 

https://mickeyblog.com/2025/03/19/disney-shines-the-spotlight-on-three-legendary-imagineers-to-celebrate-womans-history-month/ 

https://people.com/travel/real-life-disney-fairytale-3-generations-of-female-imagineers/ 

https://allears.net/2019/05/27/why-disney-wouldnt-be-disney-without-mary-blair/ 

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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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SHOW NOTES:

Making a swung glass vase: https://youtu.be/U8nnXnK4y9Q 

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SOURCES: 

https://www.txantiquemall.com/most-valuable-swung-vases/ 

https://www.antiquetrader.com/collectibles/the-allure-of-swung-vases-where-curves-meet-craftsmanship 

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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.

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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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SHOW NOTES:

Pepperidge Farm Story - https://www.pepperidgefarm.com/our-story/ 

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperidge_Farm 

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Cookie Taste - https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/pepperidge-farm-cookies/ 

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Logo - https://www.mashed.com/660045/the-true-story-behind-pepperidge-farms-logo/ 

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Untold Truths of Pepperidge Farm - https://www.mashed.com/83742/untold-truth-pepperidge-farm/ 

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