Send us a Text Message.Straight to you from the vault! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes from 2023, Episode 011 - Forgotten Innovations: Mid Century Technology that’s been Lost to Time originally from November 24th, 2023...Subscribe so you're ready for our return on July 5th!Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Hey everyone! We want to thank you for listening and for a great season! We will be taking a short break and will be back on July 5th. In the meantime, listen to our announcement to hear about our plans for this break and future, and make sure you are subscribed to automatically get all bonus content until we are back!..Thanks again and big shout out to you, our listeners!Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.It's our last episode of Season 2! Join us as we discover the great mid century design duo, Charles and Ray Eames. We talk about their background and the beginnings of the Eames Office as well as some of their most well-known pieces..Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00...009 - Mid Century Modern Design .012 - The Ins and Outs of MCM Architecture.SHOW NOTES:.Eames Biography - https://www.eamesoffice.com/about/biography/ .90 Second Video Series - https://www.eamesoffice.com/eames-in-90-seconds/ .Eames Office - https://www.eamesoffice.com/about/design/ .Lounge Chair & Ottoman - https://www.eamesoffice.com/the-work/lounge-chair-and-ottoman/ .Plywood Splint - https://www.eamesoffice.com/the-work/molded-plywood-leg-splint/.Eames Elephant - https://www.vitra.com/en-us/product/details/eames-elephant-plywood .Eames Foundation - https://eamesfoundation.org/ Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we go back in time this week to explore the different fashions of the 1960s. From 1950s leftovers, to Austin Powers, to the nature-inspired hippie look, we take a look at how the 1960s fashions came to be and how they inspire us today..If you haven't yet, catch up on 1950s Fashion here first! Check out Episode 002 - 1950s Fashion!..Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:20..SHOW NOTES:.Fashion Links:.Vintage Dancer - https://vintagedancer.com/ .Unique Vintage - https://www.unique-vintage.com/ .Collectif London - https://www.collectiflondon.com/ .Bait Footwear - https://baitfootwear.com/ ..Sources:.Fashion History - https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1960-1969/ .Vintage Dancer (women's fashion) - https://vintagedancer.com/1960s/1960s-fashion-womens/ .Vintage Dancer (men's fashion) - https://vintagedancer.com/1960s/1960s-mens-fashion/ Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Choo Choo! Join us on this train ride through time as we discover what's great about the streamliner trains. ..Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40..SHOW NOTES:.Streamliner Memories - https://streamlinermemories.info/?p=142 .Streamliners: America’s Lost Trains - PBS Documentary (which on amazon runs $320 for a DVD! But i watched on youtube..).Mid Century Streamliner Trains 29 Photos Of The Glamorous Mid-Century Streamliner Trains (allthatsinteresting.com)Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....It is a period of great new ideas. George Lucas, writing from his desk at Lucasfilm, has created his first trilogy and the Star Wars Universe. .During his creation, Lucas has managed to produce his first movie, STAR WARS, a movie with enough power to spur an entire franchise of movies..Hired by Twentieth Century, George Lucas races to finish his film, keeper of the universe that can influence the world and bring Star Wars to the mid century........and beyond...Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:00..SHOW NOTES:.Star Wars Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film)#Production .MovieWeb (list of films + the force) - https://movieweb.com/star-wars-references-mcu/ .List of references in movies https://starwarsfans.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_references_to_Star_Wars_in_movies.How Star Wars Changed the World - https://www.space.com/8917-star-wars-changed-world.html .Robonaut 2 - https://www.nasa.gov/robonaut2/ .Impact on Life - https://www.space.com/31744-star-wars-space-exploration.html Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.This week on Mid Century Living, we’re talking all about the famous “Hilltop” Coca-Cola ad from 1971 🌎 Join us as we find out about the real ad man behind the spot, how hard it was to film, and talk about its legacy. Plus, quite a bit of Man Men chat....We also recommend you enjoy a Coke as you listen to this episode!.SPOILERS FOR MAD MEN!Want to avoid our Mad Men talk just in case you haven't seen it yet? Spoilers can be found at 8:30 - 10:00 and 20:50 - 23:40 .Weekly Chat ends at 5:30..SHOW NOTES:.Coca Cola Hilltop Ad Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VM2eLhvsSM .Mad Men Finale - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/mad-men-finale-coke-ad-796509/ .Mad Men Finale - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mad-men-series-finale-matthew-797302/ .Click Americana - Coke 1971 Commercial - https://clickamericana.com/topics/food-drink/id-like-to-buy-the-world-a-coke-tv-commercial-1971 Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Back to MCM Design! Join us this week as we discover what made a mid century modern house an MCM House. We cover designs, colors, and even conversation pits! Tune in for some examples of MCM houses and check out our companion post on our Instagram page for photos!..Weekly Catch up ends at 8:40..SHOW NOTES:.PHOTO: Poolside Gossip by Slim Aarons.Episode 009 - MCM Design.Episode 023 - The Mid Century Suburb.SOURCES:. McAlester, V., & McAlester, L. (1984). A Field House to American Houses. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..Conversation Pit: Conversation Pits 101: A Guide For The Best Sunken Living Room | Bored Panda.Everything to Know About MCM Architecture - https://www.mydomaine.com/midcentury-modern-homes-5114505 .Renovating an MCM House: 9 Tips - https://archive.curbed.com/2019/2/27/18214854/home-renovation-ideas-tips-midcentury-modern .MCM Architecture - https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/midcentury-modern-architecture-everything-you-should-know .8 Famous MCM Homes - https://www.dwell.com/article/iconic-midcentury-home-tours-6f4efabe  .8 MCM Paint Color Palettes - https://www.hammerandaheadband.com/mid-century-modern-paint-colors/ Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Happy spring! Ever wondered why there are so many wild flowers (including bluebonnets!) along the sides of Texas highways? We did! Join us to find out more about the Texas state flower and the part Lady Bird Johnson played in beautifying our state highways. ..Weekly Catch Up ends at 9:05..SHOW NOTES:.Bluebonnet Wikipedia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebonnet_(plant) .KXAN Austin (rules on picking up Bluebonnets) - https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/is-it-really-illegal-to-pick-bluebonnets-heres-what-the-rules-say/ .Wildflower Center at UT Austin - https://www.wildflower.org .Highway Beautification Act - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_Beautification_Act .Life and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson - https://web.archive.org/web/20131204233046/http://www.wildflower.org/environmental_first_lady/ Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.This is it! Join us today as we follow up our talk about the Apollo Program and finally get to talk about the moon landing! On this part 2 we talk about the last few Apollo missions and how the Apollo Program influenced the mid century through the present..Haven't heard Part 1 yet? Check it out here >> 026 - Apollo and the Moon - Part 1.No Weekly Catch Up this week! Check out the start at 1:00!..SHOW NOTES:.NASA Apollo 11 Landing > https://images.nasa.gov/.Apollo Program - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program .CNN & Odysseus - https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nasa-odysseus-moon-landing-intuitive-machines-scn/index.html Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join us for another out-of-this-world episode as we explore the Apollo Program and its history. This is just part 1 of our episode! That's right, in Part 2 we will cover the impact it had on the world, but first we're covering the history and the lunar missions. .Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:45..SHOW NOTES:.Episode 017 - NASA and the Mid Century.Earth Rise (photograph).JFK Speech at Rice University .SOURCES:.NASA - https://www.nasa.gov/the-apollo-program/ .SPACE.com https://www.space.com/apollo-program-overview.html .Decision to Go to the Moon - https://www.nasa.gov/history/the-decision-to-go-to-the-moon/ .Rice University Speech - https://www.rice.edu/jfk-speech .Saturn V - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_V .Apollo Program - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program (some very cool drawings of the process).CNN & Odysseus - https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nasa-odysseus-moon-landing-intuitive-machines-scn/index.html Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.We're back at it with another mid century appliance! Join us as we talk all about the GE Combination Fridge, one of the coolest appliances your 1950s kitchen should've had. We discuss the innovative features that made this appliance a key member of mid century innovation...Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:50...SHOW NOTES:.GE Wall Refrigerator - https://retrorenovation.com/2013/04/08/ge-wall-refrigerator-freezer/ .Refrigerators et al - https://evolutionhomeappliances.weebly.com/refrigerators-1940s-1950s-new-features-and-the-deep-freeze.html?c=mkt_w_chnl:aff_geo:all_prtnr:sas_subprtnr:1538097_camp:brand_adtype:txtlnk_ag:weebly_lptype:hp_var:358504&sscid=31k8_hl20u&utm_source=ShareASale .Dating your Model - https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16195 .History of GE Appliances - https://appliancehelphub.com/history-of-ge-appliances/ .Vintage Appliance Facebook Group -https://www.facebook.com/share/sNgYpp2BQrnx4MGG/?mibextid=K35XfP .Fridges kwh vs price over time: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317751623_Are_international_product_energy-efficiency_policies_becoming_endangered_species#pf2.Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/s/LLAsI723oT Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day mid century style! In today's episode we discuss the history of St. Paddy's Day as well as fun recipes to help celebrate the day (hint: most involve some alcohol). Scroll down for a boozy punch recipe!..Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:45...SHOW NOTES:.St. Patty’s Punch1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, chilled8 drops green food color (optional)3 cans (6 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 can (46 ounces) white grape juice, chilled1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilledAbout 32 ice cubes3 cans (12 ounces each) beer, chilledTint pineapple (with liquid) with 4 drops of the food color. Mix lemonade concentrate, juices and pineapple. Tint with remaining food color: pour on ice cubes in punch bowl. Just before serving, stir in beer. About 52 servings (1/2 up each)...SOURCES:History Channel - https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day#growth-of-st-patrick-s-day-celebrations  Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we walk down Main Street, USA and explore how suburbs came to be and how they're still the most popular place to live today! We cover the start of suburbs, the development of Levittowns, and how the car led to home ownership..Weekly Catch Up ends at 6:00..SHOW NOTES:Levittown Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levittown .How Suburban Are Big American Cities? How Suburban Are Big American Cities? | FiveThirtyEight.White Flight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_flight .Overview of Suburbs - https://www.thoughtco.com/overview-of-suburbs-1435799 Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.We are back at it again! Join us in this episode as we explore the best oven/range combo of the Mid Century, the Frigidaire Flair! If you ever watched Bewitched and thought "wow how cool is this oven?" anytime Samantha cooked, you'll love hearing about how it came to be and all the models Frigidaire offered. Also don't forget to check out our Instagram @MCLPodcast and check out the companion reel with images of this appliance!.Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:45..SHOW NOTES:.Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frigidaireflair/SOURCES:https://www.treehugger.com/world-needs-now-induction-flair-from-frigidaire-5224850https://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2009/07/meet-frigidaire-flair.htmlhttps://cranbrookkitchensink.com/2020/10/02/magical-oven-the-frigidaire-flair/https://clickamericana.com/topics/home-garden/vintage-mid-sixties-kitchens-with-flair-ranges-19Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Can we please turn the lights up? Time to tune in to your local 1960s CBS station for the Carol Burnett Show! Join us as we laugh our way through the marvel that is variety shows. We cover how the show started, its most loved skits, and how it inspired shows like SNL and All That...Weekly Catch Up ends at 11:40...Episode 004 - Mid Century Sitcoms >> HEREEpisode 007 - The Jeep >> HERE..SHOW NOTES:Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carol_Burnett_Show .Carol Burnett Wikipedia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Burnett .Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Carol-Burnett-Show Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join Jacky and Gonzalo and hear all about the history of drive in movie theaters! Learn how they went from family-friendly recreation spots to booze-soaked passion pits, and back again! Tune in to discover how the drive in theatre grew to one of the most popular entertainment spots and was even relevant during lock down!.Weekly Catch Up ends at 8:14..SHOW NOTES:.Wikipedia Article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-in_theater.Encyclopedia Article - https://www.encyclopedia.com/media/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/drive-theater .Fox, Mark A. (June 1, 2018). "Drive-in Theaters, Technology, and Cultural Change". Gale Academic Onefile.Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.Join Jacky and Gonzalo this week as they make their way through the fast food restaurants of the mid century. Did you know that the world-famous McDonalds was not always just burgers? Or that the car made a huge impact on the development of the fast food industry? Tune in to find out more about the history of the fast food restaurants and how they impact our lives today!.Weekly Catch Up ends at 5:50...SHOW NOTES:Smithsonian Magazine. A Crispy, Salty, American History of Fast Food | History| Smithsonian Magazine.Stats on Finances The Revenue of Fast Food Chains in America | TitleMax.Wikipedia Article Fast-food restaurant - Wikipedia.Automat A History Of The Automat, The 20th-Century Dining Fad Of The Future (allthatsinteresting.com)Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.What's a Tupperware Party? What does it mean to "make the lid burp?" Join us to find the answer to these and more questions about the great technology helping us save our dinner leftovers for decades: Tupperware. In this episode, Jacky and Gonzalo dive into the history (read: drama) behind the great container company and how it continues to impact home food storage today. .Weekly Catch Up segment ends at 4:00.SHOW NOTES:.Sources: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/tupperware-tupper/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/tupperware-parties/ https://www.tupperware.com/https://www.tupperwarebrands.com/https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/guide-to-vintage-tupperware-4158189 https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/antiques-collectibles/vintage-tupperware-guide-collecting-catalog-classics https://www.txantiquemall.com/rare-and-most-valuable-vintage-tupperware/ Visit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a Text Message.In this latest episode of Mid Century Living, we travel back in time to explore the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its influence on the the mid century. Join us for this overview episode to find out how and when NASA began exploring space, its various achievements, and how it has developed and continues to influence space exploration today..Weekly catch up ends at 2:25 (and our episode begins!)..SHOW NOTES:TIME Magazine article “The Sadly Familiar reason NASA Was Created” The History of NASA: Why It Was Created | TIMEHouston We Have A Podcast Houston We Have a Podcast Archives - NASASpaceX Website SpaceX - MissionNASA History NASA History - NASAVisit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoroughlymidmodernFollow Gonzalo on Instagram: @gonzalomba .Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com