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Mid Mod Remodel

Della Hansmann | Mid Mod Midwest

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Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering what it would take to renovate? Or are you just a fan of all things Mid-Century Modern? Mid Mod Remodel is the podcast where you learn how to match a mid-century home to your modern life. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the common elements of MCM homes that nearly al ...
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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!
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Spock Talk: A Parenting Advice Podcast

Deborah Copperud and Katie Curler

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A conversation about the history of parenting advice. In ten episodes we explore: what's the deal with Dr. Benjamin Spock? What was so great about the Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care? And who gets to tell parents how to parent? Listen and learn about twentieth century history, weird recipes, gentle parenting, anti-war protests, the Paris Olympics, book publishing, medical school education, women's magazines, and more!
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Modernist design: it is timeless, clean, functional, and often familiar. The more you learn, the more you recognize… it is all around us. Upon reflection, admiration grows. The Perspecta aims to expand your knowledge, through tastefully interviewing the most interesting, conversant, and influential members of our community. Come listen, subscribe, and start discovering your next mid-century modern obsession right now.
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Mackenzie Keaton (affectionately known as Mac) is a workaholic that has been married to her career since finishing grad school. During Christmas break, she decides to use her time off to channel her inner “soft girl,” because she has always been told that she was too “much” for most men. But her “soft girl” plans go awry when a billion dollar deal is put in jeopardy. The only way to save this deal is to get an audience with her billionaire client by attending the Annual Christmas Billionaire ...
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Stuff Dot Life

Debbie Galant

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A podcast about our things – what we hold dear, what we'd save if a storm or fire threatened everything we own, and the equal and opposite desire to tip our houses on their sides and toss it all into a dumpster. By Debbie Galant of The Chemo Files and Midcentury Modern.
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House Call is an interior design podcast hosted by Caroline, the founder and principal designer of Caroline Klein Design. In House Call, Caroline covers the nitty gritty of home design. She conveys best practices in the construction and design industry to help you create beautiful and livable spaces. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode! Caroline Klein Design website: https://www.carolinekleindesign.com/ Caroline Klein Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineklein ...
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Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation

USC Master of Heritage Conservation Program

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Why do we save historic places? For whom? How can heritage conservation advance equity, justice, and climate adaptation? This podcast explores these and other issues with students at the University of Southern California, for a glimpse of the future of the field.
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Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is an educational and entertaining podcast that will ease your fears about home renovations. In this fifth season, architect Katharine MacPhail focuses on old house owners and their home stories. She will continue to interview contractors, vendors, other architects and homeowners, gathering tips and getting answers. The first four seasons are full of information about everything from roofing to foundations, interior and exterior considerations, t ...
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the popularity of midcentury design misnomers in midcentury design origins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniture how to make midcentury work for you Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What I’m loving lately 4:19 Popularity of midcentury modern design 6:30 History of midcen…
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Click here to text your Ghost You've been drawn back to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, with or against your will. Whatever the case may be, The Ghost of Radio is ready as always to entertain you. This week, we endure "Sexism Fails III", focused on a single, famous, revered, horrible example of the worst of sexism in any genre. File under:…
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Send us a Text Message. Straight to you from the vault! Enjoy a special supercut of our favorite 2-parter from 2023 covering Disneyland! . Episode 005 - Disneyland Part 1 originally from October 6th, 2023 Episode 006 - Disneyland Part 2 originally from October 13th, 2023 . . Subscribe so you're ready for our return on July 5th! . . SHOW NOTES: . Di…
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When you find yourself in a remodeling time crunch, the most frequently skipped step in the process is actually the most essential part of any well planned and executed remodel. Taking time to Dream can mean the difference between your perfect remodel and a remodel that misses the mark. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why you should take time to Dr…
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Click here to text your Ghost It's hot around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, as episodes boil in an unending bonfire for your listening... pleasure. This week, you'll hear "A True Ghost Story" from Beyond Midnight. What makes it true? More to the point, what makes it false? File under: it's not always about evil See you soon... Contact yo…
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Straight outta the DM’s “Do you have an un-flip quick start guide?” If you're wondering what there might be to salvage about your farmhouse flipped mid-century house, the short answer is there's plenty. And you may even find that the flippers did you a few favors! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to de-farmhouse your fireplace. (Sadly, you proba…
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Click here to text your Ghost It's time to gather around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio with The Ghost of Radio, your guide to the otherworld of aural experience. This week, meet "Your Devoted Wife", with Suspense. What's true, what's false? Who's good, who's evil? File under: ask those questions four times each See you soon... Contact you…
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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.buzzsp…
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In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to feel like the boss of your remodel, from the planning phase through the punch list. Which key tools you need to keep your remodel on track. Why spreadsheets are your remodel’s BFF. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1710…
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Click here to text your Ghost Hello and welcome back to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, where The Ghost of Radio is always waiting, always watching, always ready to lead you through another episode. This time, we are "Nameless", thanks to The Hermit's Cave. Will our souls ever find rest afterward? Only one way to find out. File under: a ch…
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Mid-century homes are often kind of light on daylight, so I get a lot of questions about whether skylights and light tubes are appropriate and feasible options. The short answer? Heck yeah! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why your mid-century home may seem lacking in the daylight department. Which products can create a whole new light experience. S…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what we look for in a kitchen countertop material countertop thicknesses countertop edges pros and cons of different kitchen countertop materials Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:10 What I’ve been loving lately 4:04 The stress of choosing a kitchen countertop 6:00 What we look for in a countertop material 7:3…
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Click here to text your Ghost You've returned once more to The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, eternally beckoned by The Ghost of Radio. If any guide to this world can be reliable, The Ghost is. This week, we hear--we experience--"Six Tales by Lord Dunsany", from The Black Mass. Will we ever awaken? Only one way to find out. File under: the ch…
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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! . . T…
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Why do urban rivers look like they do? What makes one river key to a city’s identity and another one largely unknowable? We wrap up Season Four with a trip to the banks of the Los Angeles River, where Cindy Olnick chats with new dual-degree alum Leslie Dinkin about her award-winning master’s thesis, Heritage in Practice: A Study of Two Urban Rivers…
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Tis the season for window replacement folks to make the rounds in many mid-century neighborhoods, sharing the "good news" of vinyl replacement windows. Or maybe a well meaning neighbor has been extolling the new maintenance free replacement windows they installed? Replacement windows may not be any better...and are likely worse...than your home's o…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: basic principles of interior design interior design as an art and a science design rules to keep why we follow certain design “rules” Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 2:33 Interior design basics 3:49 Always measure your space 5:59 Use the bigger rug 7:43 Curtains should be full enoug…
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Click here to text your Ghost Welcome back to The Cauldron, your home for midcentury horror radio as curated for you by The Ghost of Radio. This week we listen from "Twelve to Five" along with Quiet, Please. Will we find peace in the small hours of the night? Are you really asking? File under: what is it about lonely disc jockeys...? See you soon..…
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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…
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Our season of listener questions continues! Folks ask all the time, "Della, you say a mix of materials is one of the cornerstones of mid-century design. Do you have tips for mixing materials without making a mid mod mess?" I sure do! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: A short history of 2x4’s. Guidance on how to mix woods and metals to achieve a cohes…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: common interior design “rules” that I see why I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the box how to break these rules Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:47 What I’ve been loving lately 3:47 Interior design “rules” 4:42 Painting small rooms only light colors 6:40 All woods must match 8:41 Ceil…
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Click here to text your Ghost Hello and welcome back to Cauldronside, where The Ghost of Radio keeps watch over an infinite well of episodes of midcentury horror radio. This week, we make "The Last Visit" with Nightfall. It raises many questions about the nature of the end--and what lies beyond. File under: why can't they know? See you soon... Cont…
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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 0…
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30-ish minutes to learn to plan a remodel in 30 days? Believe it! You can check off maintenance, meet a deadline and still get a remodel that enhances your home's MCM charm and suits your life and family!⁠⁠ Listen to my new workshop for all the speedy remodel planning skills. In today's episode you'll learn: That it is 100% possible to create a rem…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the best window treatments for different rooms advice on different light-filtering curtains layering different window treatments pros + cons of the most popular options window treatment vocab words Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:35 What I’m loving lately 3:19 Why you should be informed about window treatmen…
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Click here to text your Ghost Welcome back to another session of midcentury horror radio as we gather around The Cauldron to listen to what The Ghost of Radio pulls from it. This week, we suffer from "August Heat", via Suspense. Will we ever really know what was behind that particular hot day? File under: your guess and mine See you soon... Contact…
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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 watc…
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Drag performances have long been a draw for audiences in L.A., though often held “underground” because of threats of persecution. In addition to its entertainment history, drag has had a role in affirming and protecting gender identity. Architect and recent graduate Jesús (Chuy) Barba Bonilla researched this history for his master’s thesis, Drag Cu…
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As you plan your ranch remodel, you can absolutely dip into Wright design ideas. Your house is actually already full of them! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to make material choices for a Wright-infused remodel. Which colors to choose to shout about your combined love of mid mod and Prairie style. The simple shape secrets to get the Wright fee…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my personal struggle designing our baby’s nursery creating a nursery that grows with your baby how to narrow your options my favorite design elements in nurseries preventing a theme-y nursery practical tips Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:03 What I’ve been loving 3:40 My nursery struggles 4:03 Amping up the …
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Click here to text your Ghost It's Cauldron time again, unchanging in any season in its dedication to midcentury horror radio. The Ghost of Radio is here to present "Death Rings Down the Curtain", from The Sealed Book. Formula established--end unknown. File under: what could go wrong? See you soon... Contact your Ghost at midcenturyghost@gmail.com …
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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 o…
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Here's a question I get all the time from people who live in mid-century homes. "Hey, Della, I love my mid mod house. BUT I also like Frank Lloyd Wright...the Prairie School...this amazing Usonian place I visited one time. Am I wrong to want to add some Wright to my ranch?" In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How Prairie Style and Mid-Century style rel…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people get so overwhelmed clothes vs interiors patterns, textures and colors in your closet and your home how clothing silhouettes influence your design style how to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you love my favorite TV sets using your travels in your home avoiding your home looking like a…
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Click here to text your Ghost We gather with the mists around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio, ready to be led ever deeper into the genre by The Ghost of Radio. This week, we learn that our doom may still come from "Out of the Sky", whether or not it's from The Hall of Fantasy. File under: we're sorry See you soon... Contact your Ghost at m…
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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! . SP…
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So glad you asked! Let's talk landscaping with a certified mid-century landscaping expert - Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to let your house tell you how to design your landscape. Why hardscapes are the hardest (and most important) to get right. Tips for getting started on design. Get the full show notes w…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to identify authentic iconic chairs the history of eight iconic chairs the design impact of these chairs how to purchase reproductions of the eight chairs Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:59 What I’m loving this week 3:27 A case for knowing your design history 4:47 Eames lounge chair and ottoman 6:11 Wass…
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Click here to text your Ghost Welcome once more to Cauldronside, where you breathe in the vapors of midcentury horror radio as administered by The Ghost of Radio. This week, you look into a very dangerous "Crystal Ball" with Beyond Midnight. You'll want to turn away before the vision ends, but don't do it--more than one life depends on seeing it th…
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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: Poo…
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Tools for documenting historic buildings evolve constantly, but professional 3D scanners remain out of reach for most of us. Alumna Ye Hong, our first dual-degree student in Heritage Conservation and Building Science, sees a path to more equitable heritage conservation in the nearly ubiquitous smartphone. For her thesis, she tested the potential an…
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What is the best mid-century flooring for your house? My answer to you, to my clients, to my students and to everybody who asks me this is, it depends. Now, when I answer this way, I'm not hedging or hesitating. I do have opinions about and experience with many types of flooring in all sorts of applications. And strong personal preferences of my ow…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how much a ceiling can impact a room architectural options to incorporate beam recommendations painting your ceiling a color other than white wallpapering your ceiling Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What I’m loving lately 2:42 The impact of a good ceiling 4:49 Vaulted ceilings 5:45 Arched ceilings 6:36 S…
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Click here to text your Ghost Welcome back, to the world of shadows that exists around The Cauldron of midcentury horror radio. This time, The Ghost of Radio plays a "Nocturne" for you, via The Haunting Hour. It's all very sleepy until it's not. File under: it ain't Kate Bush See you soon... Contact your Ghost at midcenturyghost@gmail.com Instagram…
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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 Wikipe…
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How long will your remodel take? Well that depends on you, my friend. This week's episode kicks of a full season of listener questions. First up? Timelines. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: All about the remodel schedule venn diagram. Where it is easiest to exert some control over your remodel timeline. How to get ready to create the remodel schedul…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why I love designing small spaces visual continuity determining what you truly love shelving recommendations lighting options rental tips art + mirrors storage solutions Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 4:48 Designing small spaces 6:28 Visual continuity 8:23 Essentialize and declutte…
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Click here to text your Ghost It's the return of The Cauldron, drawing near with its overflowing melee of midcentury horror radio, all for you, like it or not. This week, we "Give the Devil His Due" with the help of The CBS Radio Mystery Theater. What exactly will we lose? Only one way to find out. File under: both sides of the coin See you soon...…
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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…
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In the last episode of our HGTV season we’re talking about what we can learn from looking at other people’s houses. Despite its shortcomings, HGTV offers glimpses into remodeling and design processes and practical lessons for would-be remodelers. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why HGTV might not be all bad. How to use HGTV and mainstream shelter m…
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