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The MidModcast
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Craig, Paula and Dave explore all things cool as kitschy from mid-century America, 1940s to the early 1970s. We talk about art, culture, architecture, entertainment, food, drink, you name it. Subscribe now and give us a great review!
Episodes
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The Mid Modcast Presents The Offer with Allen Marsh
Have you seen the series, "The Offer" on Paramount Plus? It's FANTASTIC! Join the Midmodcasters, Paula, Dave and Craig as they talk with "The Voice of the Mid Modcast," star of stage and screen, Allen Marsh! We're happy to have Allen join us as he talks about his role and the making of this...
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The Mid-Modcast presents Cinerama Holiday!
What was the highest grossing movie of 1955? If you're anything like the Mid-Modcasters, you would not guess correctly. The answer will surprise most of us. It wasn't White Christmas, it was Cinerama Holiday! Join the Midmodcasters, Paula, Dave and Craig as they talk with "The Voice of the Mid...
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1967 IN COLOR! MMC00057
1967 was a year of much change. The introduction of Color Television, riots, the Vietnam war, race riots, music, movies, and so much more! Join us for the Summer of Love! Join the Midmodcasters, Paula, Dave and Craig as they step into the mid-century way back machine and journey to a time of…
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Like A Bigga Pizza Pie! MMC00055b
Like A Bigga Pizza Pie MMC 00055 Join the Midmodcasters, Craig, and Paula (minus Dave - technical issues), as they are joined by Tony (Dino A La Carte) Felicetta. who is a fantastic Dean Martin Impersonator in Fabulous Las Vegas! Tony tells us about his journey from So. Cal to Vegas and his Dino...
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Should I Really Eat That? The MidModcasters and Recipe Archaeologists Together!
Should I Really Eat That? The 50s, 60s, and 70s were full of all sorts of weird, wild, and strange recipes. Some were magical, some disgusting, and some sound disgusting, but really aren't. We are so excited that the gals from YouTube's Recipe Archaeology joined us for this magical and enchanting...
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Spoooky Halloween Movies and TV of the Mid Century MMC 00049
What do Chickens, time warps and legendary creatures of the deep have in common? Well, you need to listen to this Mid-Century Halloween Spooktacular podcast! Join the Midmodcasters, Craig, Paula and Dave as they talk about some great Halloween memories of yesteryear. Shoot us an email or drop us…
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Willy Wonka's 50th! MMC 0046
Oompa loompa doompadie do, we've got another podcast for you. Oompa Loompa dompadie di, subscribe and rate this podcast highly. Join the Midmodcasters, Craig, Paula and Dave as they take a boat ride down the sweet chocolate memory lane of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for Willy's 50th...
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A Potpourri Of The Past MMC 00046
This week's Mid-Modcast is full of memories, mystery, and music. It's a veritable Potpourri of the Past for people who prefer pleasingly plucky repartee (couldn't think of a good P word for conversation - email me one). Join Paula, Dave and Craig as they roam down Memory Lane and stop for several...
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Dangerous Toys What Were They Thinking? MMC 00045
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? The toys of yesteryear were not all for the faint of heart. Some kids were maimed, some were killed, but most of us escaped with not much more than a few scars or a slight limp. Those toys of the Mid Century were not so concerned about safety, but they were about FUN!…
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1954 What a Year it was MMC 00044
1954, what a wonderful year for science, music, movies, and American culture. The post-war economy was booming, we cured Polio, saw movies like Rear Window and White Christmas, Rosemary Cloony and Mr. Como were tearing up the charts and some unknown southern boy named Elvis released his first hit...
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The magical exotic sounds of The Tikiyaki Orchestra on The Mid-Modcast! MMC00042
The Mid Modcast is proud to present our special guest star, Jim Bacchi the leader of the fantastic, fabulous, and completely marvelous, TIKIYAKI ORCHESTRA! Immerse yourself in the sounds and tones of some of the swankiest exotica music of the 21st century. Join Dave, Craig, and Paula as they talk...
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Husband and Wife Entertainers MMC 00041
In the mid 20th century, there were many husband and wife acts that stemmed from Comedy to music acts. Louis and Keely, Steve and Eydie, but did you know about Jackie and Roy? Check out this Swinging episode of The Mid Modcast as the Mid Modcasters dive into the deep end with these hep cat…
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Mid Century Olympics Mid Modcast #40
Mid Century Olympics MMC #40 When you were a kid, did you look forward to the Olympics every four years? Were you also totally stoked when they decided to stagger the Winter and Summer Olympics every two years so that your wait for Olympic Glory wouldn't be so long? Do you remember the Cold War…
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Mid Century Daytime TV MMC#39
Daytime TV in the Mid-Century Episode #39 Do you remember staying home from school because you were sick - or faking it? All of those TV shows that you saw? It seemed like gameshows, fitness shows and cooking shows were always on the tube. The Mid-Modcasters Craig, Dave and Paula take a walk down...
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Cool Vintage Music Released Now MMC 00038
Cool Vintage Music Released Now MMC 00038 The Mid-Modcasters Dave, Paula and Craig are joined by author and music producer David Gasten. Did you know about the "The Is Vintage Now" CDs and Exotica Moderne Magazine? Join the Mid Modcasters as they talk music and play some songs from the second CD....
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Tiki Ohio with Jeff Chenault MMC 00037
Tiki Ohio with Jeff Chenault MMC 00037 The Mid-Modcasters Dave, Paula and Craig are joined by author and music producer Jeff Chenault as they discuss his book, "Tiki Ohio." Listen to the fascinating and sometimes quirky history of Tikidom in the great state of Ohio! From the Kahiki Supper Club to…
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It's A Mad Mad MID MOD World! MMC 00035
It's a Mad Mad MId Mod World Join the MidModcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig as they talk about how the movie "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World!" may well have saved the cinematic experience. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even kick the bucket... literally kick a bucket! Remember the stars, the…
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1969 What A Year It Was! MMC 00034
1969 was one heck of a year! Join the MidModcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig as they talk about the amazing events of the year, 1969. From television to the movies and music to Apollo 11 - One small step for man, one giant step for mankind! Do you have memories of 1969? We would love to hear about...
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Mid Century Modern Homes For Sale! MMC00033
Who wouldn't want to live in a MidCentury Modern dreamhouse? The Mid Modcasters sure would like to live that dream! Join the MidModcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig as they talk with Carrie Jones who is a realtor specializing in Mid Century Modern homes in Florida! You don't want to miss out on…
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Mid Century Lady Trail Blazers MMC 00032
Rosie the Riveter wasn't always content going back to bring a housewife. Join the MidModcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig as they look into just a few of the fascinating and creative ladies of the Mid Century. Some became Entrepreneurs leading Billion Dollar Corporations and some became cultural...
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The Donn of Tiki! With Tim "Swanky" Glazner MMC 00031
The Mid-Modcasters welcome Tim "Swanky" Glazner to the show. Tim is working on a documentary about the founding father of Tiki, Donn Beach. Recently Tim was gifted with the archives and personal effects of Donn Beach. This documentary and book promise to be completely fascinating as the life of...
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The Underground - TIKI Underground with Sean and Jessie MMC 00030
Sean and Jessie Join the Mid-Modcasters: Dave, Craig, and Paula as they talk about the life of one of the best Tiki Bars in the nation - Tiki Underground. Tiki Underground celebrates their fourth anniversary soon and we are all excited to celebrate the occasion with friends and libations! Do you...
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Seven Stranded Castaways - Gilligan's Island! MMC00029
Join the Mid-Modcasters: Dave, Craig, and Paula as they remember those good old days when we would rush home from school, grab a snack, sit on the floor in front of the TV and watch Gilligan's Island! Do you have any special memories of the Game Shows of yesteryear? Shoot us an email or drop us a...
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COME ON DOWN! Game Shows of the Mid Century.MMC 00028
Did you use to come home from school and see Game Shows on TV? There were so many on in the afternoon, but then there were the really big ones that were on in the evenings. They seemed to die off for a time, but then they came back to stay. Join the Mid-Modcasters: Dave, Craig, and Paula as they...
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Variety Shows With the MidModcast MMC00027
Did you ever gather around the television with your family to watch some of those wonderful variety shows? On this episode, the MidModcasters: Craig, Dave and Paula talk about the genesis and the continuing legacy of those shows like the Ed Sullivan Show, the Dean Martin Show, and so many others....
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Hitchcock! MMC 00026
Hitchcock, the name says it all. Alfred Hitchcock had a long career scaring the pants off of us! This man was a legend in his own right and a master filmmaker. Join Paula, Dave and Craig as they remember those movies and television programs that scarred our young psyches and made us into the...
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Season's Gleamings MMC #23
Join Paula, Dave, and Craig as the Mid-Modcasters are joined by Nathan Wilber as they discuss the joys of yesteryear's Christmas decor. Those wonderful Aluminium trees with their gleaming branches and those magnificent color wheels set the Yuletide Mood for this special Christmas edition of the...
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Exotica Music-O-Rama! MMC00020
Exotica Music is so Mid Century that you could just scream! The Mid Modcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig are joined by Mark "Digitiki" Riddle, star and host of "The Quiet Village" Podcast. Mark is amazingly knowledgeable about all facets of Exotica artists and music. This episode is NOT to be…
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Bond? That's not Bond! The Mid Modcast #19
BOND LOOK-ALIKES MID MODCAST #19 Over the years there have been many imitators, some intentionally humorous and some unintentionally humorous, but no one has successfully copied James Bond! The Mid Modcasters, Craig, Paula, and Dave are joined by Spy Thriller Author, Ray Keating as they look into...
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James Bond - In Memory of Sir Sean Connery MMC00018
The James Bond Edition - in Memory of Sir Sean Connery Modcast - Mid-Modcast The Mid Modcasters, Craig, Dave, and Paula are joined by Spy Novelist, Ray Keating as they have a rollicking good time celebrating all things James Bond. There is little that screams Mid Century more than the spy who...
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A Spooky Halloween with the Mid-Modcast MMC #16
The Mid-Modcasters - Paula, Dave, and Craig re-live the Halloweens of their youth. The tastes of the candies, the sounds of the Haunted Mansion, and the sights of the TV specials, we have it all! Join us and live your favorite Halloweens all over again as we take a Tip Top Terrific and Splendidly...
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A Tiki Mid-Century Cocktail Party MMC00015
Mark Hooper of the famed "Hooper Lounge" joins the Mid-Modcasters as they look into the early days of tiki, rum, and cocktails. This is a highly potent episode as the Mid-Modcasters talk about the early days of TIki and the people who invented it including Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. Find...
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Recreation in The Mid Century. MMC #13
FIRST - Welcome to Allen Marsh as the "Voice of the Mid-Modcast!" We are grateful for his voice-over skills - you should hire him for your podcast too! In this riveting episode of The Mid-Modcast, the Mid-Modcasters, Paula, Dave, and Craig explore recreation in Mid-Century America. From...
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Korla Pandit's Secret life - The Mid-Modcast #12
Remembering Korla Pandit and revealing his secrets. Korla Pandit, the amazing musician who played entrancing exotic music as he silently stared into the television camera with his mesmerizing gaze was not what you were led to believe. Korla had a secret and if it was found out, he would have lost...
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Space Age Madness - Race to the moon and beyond!
The Mid-Modcasters Dave, Paula, and Craig dive into the Space Age with the Space Race, Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, and Googie architecture. Architecture. There are twists and turns; in the end, America wins the Space Race in the short term, but the international effort to expand our knowledge…
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Mid Century Conveniences That We Want! MMC # 10
Mid Century Conveniences That We Want! MMC # 10 Living in the 21st century brings with it technological advances that were supposed to make our lives easier and give us more free time, but we seem to have become servants of phones, TVs, the internet, and so much more. The free time that we once…
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Back to School in the 50s, 60s & 70s. Episode 9
Episode 9: It’s Back to School in the 50s, 60s & 70s!: Your MidModcaster crew reminisces about Sears, Toughskins jeans, Crayola Crayons, 50s & 60s fashion trends, School Lunch, and Other Punishments as well as older school technology.
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Prime Time in the 60s
Prime Time in the 60s: Episode 8: We continue our exploration of mid-century televised goodness in this episode of the MidModcast - this time, the colorful (literally) 60s. We’ll explore space, beautiful witches and genies (Jeannies?), expand our minds in the Twilight Zone and meet the ideal man…
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Prime Time in the 50s
Episode 7 - Prime Time in the 50s: In its infancy, television consisted of just three big networks! In this episode, join Paula, Craig and Dave as we explore a bit of the history of television and the popular shows that appeared on ABC’s, NBC’s and CBS’s schedules in the 50s - a mix of westerns...
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At the Drive In - Wanna Get in the Back seat?
Do You Want To Get in the Back Seat? Episode 5 In this episode, Paula, Dave and Craig load up the old Station Wagon and go on a trip down Memory Lane and end up at the drive-in movie theater. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fall asleep in the back seat while wearing your pajamas. Q: Wanna get in...
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Get Your Kicks on Route 66 and Stuckey's!
Episode 5: Family Vacations: In this episode, Paula, Craig, and Dave take you on a trip down Route 66 in the family station wagon. We’ll discuss the history of the Mother Road, reminisce about the pre-minivan vehicle of choice for Mid Century family vacations, our favorite memories of vacationing...
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The Happiest Place on Earth!
Episode 4: Disneyland: come along with us as we explore the creation and opening of Walt Disney’s Disneyland in 1955. We include a brief overview of Walt’s career, we revisit the well-known problem-plagued opening day and talk about the Mouseketeer Circus, one of the first failed Disneyland...
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Kitsch-O-Rama! Charles Phoenix With The Mid-Modcasters!
Episode 3 The Mid-Modcasters Welcomes Charles Phoenix: The Ambassador of Americana joins us for this episode. Charles Phoenix is a popular author, TV personality, Mid-Century icon, and YouTube sensation! Join us as he talks to us about his career and what he’s got in store for the future. ENTER…
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Atoms, Advertising and Appliances. Home Life Episode 2
In this episode, Craig, Paula and Dave explore life in the suburbs in the post-WW2 era. Americans are moving out of crowded cities into suburban homes with all of the modern conveniences. Sparkling chrome-adorned cars and appliances were the norm for the times, in an array of dazzling colors. It...
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What is Mid Century Modern? It's Swell!
The Mid-Modcast – The Pilot. Meet Craig, Paula, and Dave, who are dedicated Mid-Mod-o-philes, tiki freaks and fans of yesteryear. In this pilot episode, the Mid-Modcasters discuss what Mid Century Modern is and why they love it. There’s history, designers. Architecture and all sorts of fun kitsch...
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Trailer for The Mid-Modcast
The Mid-Modcast, coming in July! The Mid-Modcast is a celebration of all things Mid 20th Century Modern. Dave, Paula, and Craig discuss all things post World War II that made it a magical era in America and around the world. We will talk about culture, arts, architecture, cars, music, food,...
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Craig, Paula and Dave explore all things cool as kitschy from mid-century America, 1940s to the early 1970s. We talk about art, culture, architecture, entertainment, food, drink, you name it. Subscribe now and give us a great review!
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