Mid Century Living

By Gonzalo & Jacky

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! I

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October 11, 2024 049 - Ouija, Summoning the Mid Century
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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.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 9:30
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SHOW NOTES:
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Baltimore Magazine - https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/the-dark-and-fascinating-history-of-the-ouija-board-baltimore-origins/
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Elijah Bond - https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2022/01/charlestons-very-own-spirit-board.html
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Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
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SFO Museum - https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/mysterious-talking-board-ouija-and-beyond
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William Fuld Inc - https://www.williamfuld.com/index.html
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Hasbro Instructions - https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Ouija_Board_(2001).pdf

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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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37min
October 04, 2024 048 - Imagineering Disney’s Haunted Mansion
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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 always changing.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 4:30.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Disneyland Episode One and Episode Two
Disneyland Supercut!
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SOURCES:
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https://doombuggies.com/
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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September 27, 2024 047 - Contact Lenses Through the Mid Century
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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.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:40
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SHOW NOTES:
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Warby Parker History - https://www.warbyparker.com/learn/when-were-contacts-invented
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British Pathe Newsreel from 1948 - https://kottke.org/15/10/what-contact-lenses-looked-like-in-1948
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Smithsonian - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-contact-lenses-were-made-and-fitted-1948-180957028/
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31min
September 20, 2024 046 - Bob Fosse
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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!
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Weekly catch up ends at 5:00
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Book: All His Jazz: The Life And Death Of Bob Fosse by Martin Gottfried
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Bob Fosse Biography - https://www.biography.com/artists/bob-fosse
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W Magazine - https://www.wmagazine.com/story/bob-fosse-gwen-verdon-true-story-drama
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Washington Post Article - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/09/24/bob-fosse-dies-after-collapsing-on-dc-street/85aaf6d6-e440-402e-b74e-7bd290ce10d3/
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September 13, 2024 045 - Pop Tarts & The Mid Century
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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.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:30
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Check out Sugar Spun Run on YouTube for her video on homemade pop tarts!
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SHOW NOTES:
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Pop Tarts Timeline - https://www.poptarts.com/en_US/our-story.html
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Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-contentious-history-of-the-pop-tart-180984270/
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Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/02/14/pop-tarts-appreciation-bill-post-inventor-death
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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September 06, 2024 044 - Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware
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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.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 4:30
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Episode 13 - The West Bend Penguin Server
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The artist who makes mosaic art from broken Starburst plates: https://www.instagram.com/wildsville_mosaic/
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SHOW NOTES:
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Atomic Living: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1030593573617700/?ref=share
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Mid Century Modern Kitsch: https://m.facebook.com/groups/532492383456076/?ref=share
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Collectors Weekly - https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/204245-franciscan-starburst-atomic-earthenware
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https://flourchild.com/franciscan-starburst/
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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=franciscan+starburst+set&_sacat=0&_odkw=franciscan+starburst+50+piece&_osacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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August 30, 2024 043 - Mid Century Living 1st Anniversary Special
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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.
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ALSO! We are now on YouTube! Check out our page at www.youtube.com/MCLPodcast
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This episode's video feed can be found HERE
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August 23, 2024 042 - Betty Crocker
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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.
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Weekly Catchup ends at 6:45
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SHOW NOTES & SOURCES:
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https://www.bettycrocker.com/about-us
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https://www.bettycrocker.com/betty-crocker-kitchens
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https://www.pbs.org/food/stories/who-was-betty-crocker
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https://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/mhplibrary/parties-and-get-togethers/vintage-betty/the-betty-crocker-portraits
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Other things we mentioned...
https://www.youtube.com/unboxingbetty
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“Something From The Oven” by Laura Shapiro : https://www.amazon.com/Something-Oven-Reinventing-Dinner-America/dp/014303491X
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Ice Breakers - https://icebreakers.ws/small-group/ghost-game.html
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August 16, 2024 041 - The Olympic Episode
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Sports fans rejoice! On today's episode we cover The Olympics of the Mid Century. Specifically the summer games that happened during our podcast's time, but we cover them to discover great things that happened (and many scandals!). So tune in and listen to earn your gold medal!
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Weekly Catch up ends at 4:50
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SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:
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Ancient Olympics - https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games
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IOC Medical Commission - https://olympics.com/ioc/1967-creation-of-the-ioc-medical-commission
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History of the Olympic Games - https://olympics.com/ioc/faq
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1948 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Summer_Olympics
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1952 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Summer_Olympics
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1956 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_Summer_Olympics
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1960 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Summer_Olympics
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1964 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Summer_Olympics
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1968 Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Summer_Olympics
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August 09, 2024 040 - Ocean Liners of the Mid Century
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It's episode 40! Join us as we travel by ocean liner to talk about these great ships during the mid century and now. We cover their history and a few important ships of the 1950s like the SS United States. Stay until the end to catch a themed etiquette segment as we tell you the do's and don't's of cruise sailing.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 4:40.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/technology/ocean-liner
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Ocean Liners Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_liner
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Ocean Liners Designs - https://www.linerdesigns.com/
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Mid Century Ocean Liners - https://lastoceanliners.com/
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Immigration Trends - https://www.prb.org/resources/trends-in-migration-to-the-u-s/
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SS United States - https://thegreatoceanliners.com/articles/united-states/
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Andrea Doria - https://thegreatoceanliners.com/articles/andrea-doria/
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