Mid Century Living

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! 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.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!

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Announcement: End of Season 3

Mid Century Living

12/06/24 • 16 min

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Hey everyone! We will be going on a short break from podcasting for the remainder of 2024. Stay subscribed so you can still get our content for December!
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Also, enjoy some relaxing piano Christmas music in preparation for the holiday season.
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The Christmas medley was provided by Pixabay. Pixabay is your one-stop shop for over 5.2 million high quality stock images, videos and music shared by their talented community. Visit them at www.pixabay.com!

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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

054 - Xerox in the Mid Century

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11/15/24 • 36 min

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Are you seeing double? Maybe that's because we are copying the midcentury this week as we discuss the history and impact of Xerox during the 1950s-60s. Join us as we discover the beginnings of Xerox and how they changed the way offices worked in the mid century. Do you think things have changed much? Tune in to find out!
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SHOW NOTES:
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Weekly Catch up ends at 6:10
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Video of Xerox Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEM6_JB5CI
Office Etiquette video (1950) https://youtu.be/SLF1STKnBTU?si=Vp2OnMKjUZ5wDiG1
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The Online Archive of California (pre-Xerox info) - https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8wm1f4b/
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Xerox Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerox
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The Henry Ford Museum - https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/xerox
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Xerox and the Environment - https://www.xerox.com/en-us/about/ehs
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Xeroxnostalgia - https://xeroxnostalgia.com/2024/02/07/model-a-copier/

050 - The Addams Family

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10/18/24 • 25 min

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It's our 50th episode! Join us as we go through the history and impact of the Addams Family. Hint: it's not just the movies from the 1990s, it goes back to the mid century and beyond!
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Weekly Catch up ends at 2:50
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SHOW NOTES:
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Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/
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Screen Rant Theme Song - https://screenrant.com/addams-family-theme-song-intro-lesser-known-facts/
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1990s Addams Family - https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/how-1991s-the-addams-family-nearly-got-derailed/

Announcement: Season 4 Trailer

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01/03/25 • 0 min

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Hey guys! Almost time for Season 4! Our break is going to be one more week, so make sure you're subscribed!!
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Trust us, you'll want to make sure you don't miss next week!

051 - The Exorcist

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10/25/24 • 34 min

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Spooky season is still on! Today we dive into the 1973 film The Exorcist! Join us as we once again mention Ouija Boards in an episode and discuss the film, it's impact on the industry, and what made...and still makes...this film significant to horror films.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 3:50
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SHOW NOTES:
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Episode 049: Ouija, Summoning the Mid Century
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30-Second Reenactment by Bunnies
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Polymorphia YouTube Video
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History Channel on Opening Day: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-exorcist-opens
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AFI List on Thrills: https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-100-thrills/
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Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist
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NY Post on Church Reaction: https://nypost.com/2023/08/12/original-audience-reaction-to-the-exorcist-was-off-the-charts/

055 - Mid Century Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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11/22/24 • 33 min

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Gobble gobble it's time for a whole episode about Thanksgiving food! That's right, a whole food-talk episode dedicated to the best mid century side dishes to adorn your table this upcoming week as we celebrate the holiday. From Spinach Gourmet, to Creamed Onions, and of course, jello in salads! So grab a fork and join us as we discuss the mid century must-have dishes.
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Weekly Catch up ends at 5:30
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SHOW NOTES:
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Etiquette Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4X8sqXlxq4
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All recipe's came from Jacky's mid century cookbook collection, so check out our Instagram photo post! https://www.instagram.com/mclpodcast/

021 - The Carol Burnett Show and the Mid Century

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02/23/24 • 33 min

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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.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 11:40.
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Episode 004 - Mid Century Sitcoms >> HERE
Episode 007 - The Jeep >> HERE
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SHOW NOTES:
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carol_Burnett_Show
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Carol Burnett Wikipedia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Burnett
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Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Carol-Burnett-Show

027 - Apollo and the Moon - Part 2

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04/05/24 • 27 min

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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.
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Haven't heard Part 1 yet? Check it out here >> 026 - Apollo and the Moon - Part 1
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No Weekly Catch Up this week! Check out the start at 1:00!
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SHOW NOTES:
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NASA Apollo 11 Landing > https://images.nasa.gov/
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Apollo Program - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_program
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CNN & Odysseus - https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nasa-odysseus-moon-landing-intuitive-machines-scn/index.html

028 - Lady Bird Johnson and Texas Bluebonnets

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04/12/24 • 31 min

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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.
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Weekly Catch Up ends at 9:05
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SHOW NOTES:
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Bluebonnet Wikipedia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebonnet_(plant)
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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/
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Wildflower Center at UT Austin - https://www.wildflower.org
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Highway Beautification Act - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_Beautification_Act
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Life and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson - https://web.archive.org/web/20131204233046/http://www.wildflower.org/environmental_first_lady/

Bonus Episode: Coca Cola Hilltop Ad

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12/13/24 • 33 min

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We hope everyone is enjoying their December, we sure are! In case you missed Episode 30 way back in Season 2, straight from the archives is The Coca Cola Hilltop Ad episode!
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So grab yourself a Coke and get inspired to buy the world a Coke.

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How many episodes does Mid Century Living have?

Mid Century Living currently has 69 episodes available.

What topics does Mid Century Living cover?

The podcast is about Fashion, History, Podcasts, Technology, Vintage and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Mid Century Living?

The episode title '012 - The Ins and Outs of MCM Architecture' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mid Century Living?

The average episode length on Mid Century Living is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mid Century Living released?

Episodes of Mid Century Living are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mid Century Living?

The first episode of Mid Century Living was released on Aug 25, 2023.

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