Mid Century Living

Gonzalo & Jacky
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Mid Century Living Podcast

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! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today. .Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how! 

  1. 044 - Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware

    4 DAYS AGO

    044 - Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware

    Send us a textTime 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 Server.The artist who makes mosaic art from broken Starburst plates: https://www.instagram.com/wildsville_mosaic/ ..SHOW NOTES:.Atomic Living: https://m.fa...

    32 min
  2. 043 - Mid Century 1st Anniversary Special

    AUG 30

    043 - Mid Century 1st Anniversary Special

    Send us a textWe'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 HEREVisit our Buzzsprout hub to listen and subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253227Follow the show on Instagram: @MCLpodcastFollow Jacky on Instagram: @thoro...

    27 min
  3. 042 - Betty Crocker

    AUG 23

    042 - Betty Crocker

    Send us a textWho 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-kitchens.https://www.pbs.org/food/stories/who-was-betty-crocker .https://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/mhplibrary/parties-and-get-togethers/vinta...

    36 min
  4. 041 - The Olympic Episode

    AUG 16

    041 - The Olympic Episode

    Send us a textSports 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!..Weekly Catch up ends at 4:50..SHOW NOTES/SOURCES:.Ancient Olympics - https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games .IOC Medical Commission - https://olympics.com/ioc/1967-creation-of-the-ioc-medical-com...

    38 min
  5. 040 - Ocean Liners of the Mid Century

    AUG 9

    040 - Ocean Liners of the Mid Century

    Send us a textIt'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...Weekly Catch up ends at 4:40...SHOW NOTES:.Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/technology/ocean-liner.Ocean Liners Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.o...

    40 min
  6. 039 - Tiki and the Mid Century

    AUG 2

    039 - Tiki and the Mid Century

    Send us a textTime for a party! Join us as we go back to the tiki bars of the mid century to find out where they began and how they are still impacting the bar scene today. Spoiler alert, it's not all mai tais!.Weekly Catch Up ends at 4:15..SHOW NOTES:.Episode 016: Mid Century Weight Watchers.SOURCES:.Cate, M. (2016). Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki .Tiki Expert Sven Kirsten Traces the Evolution of the Art Form - https://tinyurl.com/ukulelemagsvenVisit our Buzzspr...

    36 min
  7. 038 - Psycho's Impact on Film Industry

    JUL 26

    038 - Psycho's Impact on Film Industry

    Send us a textHappy 100 days until Halloween! We celebrate this week by talking about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho from 1960. Join us as we discuss what made this movie so significant to the mid century and how it continues to impact the film industry today. ..Weekly catch up ends at 4:40..Movie summary ends at 10:50...SHOW NOTES:.Psycho Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film) .Hays Code (Production Codes) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hays_Code .Impact of Psycho - https:/...

    31 min
  8. 037 - Hot Dogs & the Mid Century

    JUL 19

    037 - Hot Dogs & the Mid Century

    Send us a textHappy National Hot Dog Month! Join us in this week's episode as we talk all about hot dogs and celebrate National Hot Dog Month (which falls in July)! We talk about how the hot dog came to become one of America's favorite foods. Also, stay tuned until the end to hear the wacky hot dog etiquette as dictated by the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council...Weekly catch up ends at 6:00..SHOW NOTES:.National Hot Dog & Sausage Council - https://www.hot-dog.org/.History of the Hot ...

    35 min
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6 Ratings

About

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! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today. .Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how! 

Information

  • Creator
    Gonzalo & Jacky
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Mid Century Living
  • Show Website
    Mid Century Living

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