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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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"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 and salt: In a large bowl, mix the plain flour and salt together.
Add wet ingredients: Gradually add water, food coloring, and cooking oil to the mixture.
Mix well: Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Knead the dough: Transfer the mixture to a clean surface and knead well until you achieve the desired consistency.
Enjoy: Your playdough is ready for playtime!

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SOURCES:

Play Doh

• https://www.kutol.com/kutols-story/ 
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh 
• https://www.pgpedia.com/r/rainbow-crafts-company 
• https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/the-history-of-play-doh-good-clean-fun/ 
• https://sunshinehouse.com/blog/7-benefits-of-playing-with-play-dough/#:~:text=It's%20calming%20for%20children,improve%20focus%2C%20and%20express%20emotions. 

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Velcro

• https://www.velcro.com/original-thinking/our-timeline-of-innovation/ 
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook-and-loop_fastener 
• https://time.com/archive/6916217/a-brief-history-of-velcro/ 

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Microwave

• https://www.kitchenaid.com/pinch-of-help/major-appliances/microwave-oven-history.html 

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

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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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SHOW NOTES:

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https://time.com/4827451/SPAM-history-80th-anniversary/ 

https://www.eater.com/2014/7/9/6191681/a-brief-history-of-SPAM-an-american-meat-icon 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-hawaiians-are-utterly-obsessed-with-SPAM/ 

https://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-butterscotch-cookies 

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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.

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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, Mercury Records - 1958

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens, Del-Fi Records - 1958

That'll be the Day - Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Norman Petty Records - 1956

Rave On - Buddy Holly, Bell Sound - 1958

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Winter Dance Party Tribute Festival: https://www.surfballroom.com/wdp.html  

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SOURCES:

https://www.britannica.com/art/rock-and-roll-early-style-of-rock-music 

https://clickamericana.com/media/music/buddy-holly-ritchie-valens-big-bopper-killed-in-plane-crash-1959 

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/richardson-jiles-perry-big-bopper

https://www.biography.com/musicians/ritchie-valens 

https://www.ritchievalens.com/ 

https://www.biography.com/musicians/buddy-holly 

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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 beginning, their peak, and their unfortunate present state (spoiler alert: they're not as cool now as they were before).

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Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40

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SHOW NOTES:

Interstate System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System 

https://www.rd.com/list/things-youll-never-see-in-hotels-again/ 

https://www.printmag.com/architecture/dead-motels-usa/ 

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

https://togo.hotelbusiness.com/article/motel-6-leaves-light-on-for-60-years/ 

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Get ready for a roadtrip down the highway! Today we're going to be visiting the roadside motel of the midcentury. We cover their beginning, their peak, and their unfortunate present state (spoiler alert: they're not as cool now as they were before).

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Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40

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SHOW NOTES:

Interstate System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System 

https://www.rd.com/list/things-youll-never-see-in-hotels-again/ 

https://www.printmag.com/architecture/dead-motels-usa/ 

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

https://togo.hotelbusiness.com/article/motel-6-leaves-light-on-for-60-years/ 

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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/

SELF-GUIDED MCM  ARCHITECTURE TOUR: 

https://visitpalmsprings.com/mid-century-architecture-self-guided-tour/ 

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SOURCES:

https://www.palmsprings.com/history/ 

https://modernismweek.com/ 

https://midcentury.org/palm-springs-ca  

https://www.trixiemotel.com/ 

https://www.theshaghouse.com/ 

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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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SHOW NOTES:

National Trust for Historic Presentation - https://savingplaces.org/stories/lustrons-building-an-american-dream-house 

Operation Magic Carpet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Magic_Carpet 

Architectuul - https://architectuul.com/architecture/lustron-houses 

Instant House Blog - http://instanthouse.blogspot.com/search?q=lustron (PHOTOS OF FLOORPLANS)

Lustron Research - https://lustronresearch.com/ 

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Others:

https://lynceans.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lustron-Corporation-steel-house-converted.pdf 

https://www.connecticutlustrons.com/pages/the-unique-lustron 

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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-wont-die-1833040962 

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Model Numbers: https://www.pyrexcollector.com/models.php 

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Pattern library: https://pyrex.cmog.org/pattern-library 

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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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Cartoon Research - https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-origin-of-scooby-doo/ 

Theme Song - https://scoobydoo.fandom.com/wiki/Scooby-Doo,_Where_Are_You%3F_(theme_song) 

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Other:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby-Doo,_Where_Are_You! 

https://sartorialmagazine.com/lifestyle/2024/9/6/solving-the-mystery-of-scooby-doos-enduring-impact-on-pop-culture 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/ldm4tm/how_has_scoobydoo_made_a_positive_impact_on_your/?rdt=51830 

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