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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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Silent Generation is a Chicago-based cultural analysis podcast that surveys the cultural consequences of car-oriented development in the mid-20th century. It explores what was lost between the Silent Generation and Generation Z, pointing to negative outcomes (nihilism, regional homogeneity, and low-trust societies) and potential antidotes (subcultures, secular social movements, and moral codes). Topics discussed include aesthetics, fashion, history, and urbanism. Find us on Instagram: silent.generation

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Ep. 70: Scene Kids 1:10:21

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Scene is a youth subculture that evolved from emo in the mid to late 2000s. Members of the subculture were typically referred to as “scene kids”, but scene kids with large online followings were also referred to as “scene queens” or “scene kings.” On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, Joseph and Nathan begin by sharing their theory that scene spread in a diffuse manner throughout exurbia (particularly in the Sun Belt) due to early social media sites like Myspace. They then detail the elements of scene fashion (brightly colored hair, heavy eyeliner, skinny jeans, band tees, kandi bracelets, and cartoon characters) before examining notable scene queens like Kiki Kannibal, Ambrehhh Is Dead, and Vanna Venom. Amongst other things they discuss how scene kids would act performatively hyper in the way that emo kids would act performatively sad, how Warped Tour’s lineup reflected the wide range of musical genres scene kids liked (metal, EDM, crunkcore), and how modern Zoomers and TikTok influencers have reinterpreted scene through scenecore. Links: Scene Kids Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/silentgeneration/scene-kids/ “Scene Kids” on Google Trends From Hardcore to Harajuku: The Origins of Scene Subculture by Ethan Stewart The comprehensive guide to scene culture (from a former scene kid) // video essay by Saoirse The Scene Queens Of Myspace: Web’s First Ever Stars (2000s Guide) by Vitalyspace everyday hair&makeup routine by Ambrehhh Is Dead Kiki Kannibal: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Sabrina Rubin Erdely Kiki Kannibal’s necklaces Scene Wolf - Know Your Meme Scene Nostalgia/ fuckyeah2012 From a real 2000-2010s former scene girl.. (w/ proof pix and playlist - Reddit post Freaxx - brokeNCYDE Alcohol - Millionaires 23 Former Scene Kids From The '00s Who Glowed The Heck Up by Anna Kopsky How zoomers think skinny jeans look vs. how millennials think skinny jeans look Artwork: Ambrehhh Is Dead Recorded on 5/5/2025…

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Ep. 69: Vernacular Architecture w/ Brick of Chicago 1:39:15

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Vernacular architecture is architecture that uses local materials and traditional techniques to construct buildings without the guidance of licensed architects. It is surprisingly common in the United States despite the country's young age, including in cities like Chicago. This week the boys are joined by Will Quam, the founder of walking tour company Brick of Chicago, to discuss Chicago's rich vernacular traditions and building types. Amongst other things they discuss how the Great Chicago Fire led to the proliferation of brick architecture throughout the city, how Chicago produced over a billion common bricks per year at the peak of brick production, how many of the city's two and three flats were built using "plan books," and how the city has a "bungalow belt" of bungalow homes that were built in the 1920s. Links: Brick of Chicago website - https://www.brickofchicago.com/ Brick of Chicago - Instagram Page Architecture Without Architects by Rusofsky Bernard Vernacular Architecture by Henry Glassie Out of the Loop: Chicago Vernacular Architecture Forum Chicago Vernacular Architecture The Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative Are Two-Flats Only A Chicago Thing? Why These Uniquely Chicago Homes Have Thrived For A Century by Kelly Bauer How bungalow-y is the Bungalow Belt? by Daniel Kay Hertz After design competition, architect will get to build vision for new Chicago two-flat by Sara Freund Even the Moon Has a Dark Side: A Critical Look at Vernacular Architecture by Sanjoy Mazumdar Artwork: Provided by Will Quam 4/28/2025…

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Ep. 68: Historical Dressing & Reenactment [EXTENDED TEASER] 30:07

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Full episode available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SilentGeneration Historical dressing refers to the act of wearing clothing that is authentic to a specific time period, while historical reenactment refers to the act of recreating past events (such as battles). These two overlapping activities and communities have much in common but are rarely analyzed together. On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, Joseph and Nathan begin by considering the psychological motivations behind historical dressing and reenactment. They then detail the various types of historical reenactment, where to buy reenactment clothing and supplies, and why some people chose to wear historical clothing daily. Amongst other things they discuss how “farb” is used as a pejorative term to describe inauthentic reenactors, how tailors like The Progressive Tailor hand stitch their clothing, how Dandy Wellington popularized the phrase “vintage style, not vintage values,” and what the debate around vintage values in the community really means. Links: I was obsessed with the mid 19th century as kid Blunderyears post Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear by Paul Fussell The Grenadier Company The Grenadier Company’s crashing out Instagram post The Ragged Victorians – The Great Unwashed The Milwaukee Vintage Style Society Deer Hunting in the Oregon Cascades, circa 1925. The Progressive Tailor - Instagram Page The Progressive Tailor - Facebook Page Pinsent Tailoring - https://www.pinsenttailoring.co.uk/ Pinsent Tailoring - Instagram Page Dandy Wellington - Instagram Page Mistress Pennywhistle - Instagram Page What We Each Wear in a Week: 3 Daily Historical Fashion Wearers ‘I don’t see jeans in my future’: the people who wear complete historical dress – every day by Ammar Kali Victorian Era Couple Live Like It's The 19th Century Millennial Lives His Life In Victorian Era This woman lives every day like it’s 1958 This man lives every day like it's 1965 The Meaning of ‘Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values’ in the Modern Age by Lena Bramsen Fashion-focused Jan. 6 rioter who snapped selfies with Roger Stone and white supremacist arrested thanks to Instagram: Feds by Brandi Buchman Artwork: Farb Recorded on 4/22/2025…

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Ep. 67: The World’s Fair 1:30:35

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World’s fairs, now called World Expos, are large global expositions that exhibit the achievements of nations. They originally focused on industry and technology before shifting to a focus on cultural exchange and nation branding in the mid-20th century. On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, the boys go into a deep dive of several notable world’s fairs including the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, The 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, and the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. They conclude the episode by talking about how and why the world’s fair has declined as a cultural institution. Amongst other things they discuss how the Ferris wheel was first invented for Chicago’s 1893 world’s fair, how the 1904 St. Louis world’s fair put over 1,000 Filipino people on display, how the Van Wyck Expressway was extended to provide access to the 1964 NYC world’s fair, and how the newest world’s fair just opened in Osaka, Japan this week. Links: What Was the Great Exhibition of 1851 by Steven Brindle Falsifying History by Destroying Cities - Stewart Hicks 1500 Buildings Built in 3 Years - Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904 - Auto Didactic Long-delayed DiCaprio/Scorsese serial killer film Devil in the White City back on track by Andrew Pulver The 1964 World’s Fair (1996) OSAKA EXPO 2025! All To Know Before You Go! Ticket presales, pavilion completion slow 1 month before Osaka Expo Expo 2025 Osaka: 8 Must-See National Pavilions The Fall of The Fair by Harry Swartout Artwork: NY World's Fair 1964-1965 by PLCjr Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic Recorded on 4/13/2025…

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Ep. 66: Metrosexuals 1:20:47

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Metrosexual is a term first coined by British journalist Mark Simpson in 1994. It is a portmanteau of the words “metropolitan” and “heterosexual,” and it describes straight men who care about their personal style in a similar manner to gay men. The term only entered mainstream discourse in 2002 after Simpson “outed” David Beckham as metrosexual in his Meet the Metrosexual article. On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, Joseph and Nathan compare and contrast the metrosexual with similar cultural figures like the flâneur and the Yuppie. Amongst other things they discuss how the 2003 series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy functioned as “metrosexuality: the reality TV show,” how there was a “retrosexual” backlash against metrosexuality towards the later half of the 2000s, and how we might be experiencing the fifth wave of the “men move to cities and become more stylish” phenomenon in the present day. Links: Here Come the Mirror Men: Why the future is metrosexual by Mark Simpson Meet the Metrosexual by Mark Simpson Metrodaddy Speaks by Mark Simpson Forget new man. Now you're hetero, retro or metro by Mark Simpson Who are you calling a metrosexual? Is it time to return to when 'men were men'? by Dave Besley Metrosexuals - A Documentary (2004) What Is a Metrosexual? The 2003 Trend That Came With the Success of ‘Queer Eye Are You a Heterosexual Male Diva? By David Crunk The Rise of the Brosexual by Megan Collins Discussing Menswear as a Woman by Ash Callaghan Artwork: AI generated Recorded on 3/30/2025…

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Ep. 65: Air Travel [TEASER] 5:02

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Full episode available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SilentGeneration On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, Joseph and Nathan examine all things related to air travel. They begin with a historical deep dive that breaks air travel down into six distinct eras: the invention of aviation, the first golden age, WWII, the jet age, deregulation after 1978, and the modern era. The boys then go in several anecdotal directions, reminiscing about the airlines of yesteryear (Pan Am and TWA) and the decline of in-flight service. Amongst other things they discuss how the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 caused airlines to begin competing on price instead of service, how Southwest recently got rid of their two free checked bags policy, how Pan Am used to serve passengers beluga caviar, and how the TWA Hotel in NYC gives modern people the opportunity to experience Jet Age luxury. Links: The Case For Santos Dumont The Wind Rises (2013) Airlines’ Secret Scheme to Keep Airfare Prices High Boeing: How much trouble is the company in? by Theo Leggett Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport by Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores Fury as Southwest Airlines puts an end to one of its most popular perks by Ben Shimkus Goodbye to ‘bags fly free’ on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America by Leslie Joseph Matt Stoller: How To Fix The Airline Industry's Structural Problems The Rise And Fall Of Pan Am Come Fly With Me: The Story of Pan Am (2011, BBC Documentary) The meme about galas Joseph Meeting Griz from 30 Rock Joseph on a cargo plane Woman strips naked and walks screaming down the aisle on Southwest flight to Phoenix by Terry Dickerson Whitneylynn1 (Instagram Evangelist) You’re Crazy For Taking the Bus by Johnathan Richman Artwork: TWA Convair 880 Lounge Publicity Photo San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Recorded on 3/20/2025…

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Ep. 64: Whimsicraft w/ Evan Collins 1:50:00

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Whimsicraft is an aesthetic that flourished from the mid 1980’s to the mid 1990’s that is composed of saturated colors, celestial symbols, heavy patterns, and handmade crafts. It describes “things you would see at an art fair in 1994” and it is “the aesthetic of the 'fun quirky artsy aunt' character in 90s media.” The aesthetic was first identified by Evan Collins, one of the founding members of the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute, who is the guest for this week’s episode. Joseph and Nathan begin by interviewing Evan about his history with CARI before diving into an exploration of Whimsicraft. Amongst other things they discuss how the art teacher depicted in Ghost World is emblematic of the wacky ‘90s art teacher trope, how the intro for the HBO kids Original series Crash Box demonstrates the darker found object subaesthetic of Whimsicraft, and how the Cows on Parade art event in the Summer of 1999 served as the culmination of the Whimsicraft ethos and aesthetic. Links: Whimsicraft Pinterest board: https://pin.it/2RP8NSgW3 Evan’s Whimsicraft Are.na: https://www.are.na/evan-collins-1522646491/whimsicraft Evan’s Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute Patreon page Evan’s Bluesky Whimsicraft CARI page Whimsigothic CARI page Whimsicraft by hellomynamesjon Whose art teacher died in Ohio? Mix It Up! All About Courtly Check from MacKenzie-Childs Victoria Mckenzie-Childs’ Youtube account Victoria MacKenzie-Childs shows her Kitchen Harriet The Spy (1996) wind chime garden scene Crashbox (1999) intro Cows On Parade Chicago 1999 Cows Milked for All Their Worth Artwork: Bazaar Bizzoso Entrance - Atlanta, GA (1993) Recorded on 3/9/2025…

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Ep. 63: Cheerleader Rock w/ Christine 1:30:05

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Cheerleader rock is a music genre that incorporates cheerleader chants, blaring electric guitars, and marching band instrumentals. It first emerged over two decades ago in the mid-2000s, but it was never identified as a trend or defined as a genre. On this week’s episode of Silent Generation, Nathan is joined by friend of the pod Christine to discuss the two standout acts of this style (The Go! Team and Sleigh Bells) along with several musicians who have released cheerleader rock tracks (Toni Basil, Gwen Stefani, and Junior Varsity). Amongst other things they discuss how Nathan first discovered The Go! Team through a Cartoon Network advert, how Derek E. Miller envisioned Sleigh Bells as “‘Hollaback Girl’ with metal guitars,” and how Cross The Street by Junior Varsity mirrors Huddle Formation by The Go! Team. They round off the episode by talking about cheerleader fashion and cheerleader movies. Links: Nathan and Christine’s Cheerleader rock playlist The Go! Team Doc 2011 Interview: The Go! Team The Go! Team tell us about the influences behind new album 'Get Up Sequences' by Bill Pearis Cartoon Network Presents: The Go-Team (Short Version) Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror (Teaser Trailer) Sleigh Bells bring out the pompoms by Jeremy Henderson ”Hollaback Girl’ With Metal Guitars’: Sleigh Bells Look Back on ‘Treats’ at 10 by Claire Chaffer Sleigh Bells – the tale of an ex-pop-star fourth grade teacher and a hardcore punk from The Sunshine State by Stuart Stubbs Sleigh Bells on Their Sixth Album Texis and “Breaking Old Patterns” by Chris Vultaggio Meet the 4 Most Desired People in New York (According to OKCupid) by Logan Hill Band To Watch: Junior Varsity by Tess Growney BROLIN ALMA and HAGBERG ALICE | Disco Dance World Championship 2019 Where Cheerleading Ranks in Safety Among High School Sports by Walk Hickey Artwork: Cheerleaders, 1959 (Syracuse, NY) Recorded on 3/6/2025…

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Ep. 62: Pulaski Day [TEASER] 5:08

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Full episode available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SilentGeneration Pulaski Day is a holiday observed in municipalities across the US that have large Polish populations. It honors General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. He is often called the "Father of the American Cavalry” and is celebrated for having saved George Washington’s life. This week’s episode of Silent Generation covers who Pulaski was, how the holiday came to be, and how the holiday is celebrated. Amongst other things the boys discuss how pączki are eaten on both Pulaski day and Fat Thursday (the Polish equivalent of Fat Tuesday, how the best (Polish) buffet in the Chicagoland area is the Red Apple restaurant, and how the Polish suffix “ski” was restricted to nobility. Links: Casimir Pulaski Biography Pulaski Day: An Updated the History Guy Episode The Rise of Casimir Pulaski Day by Jesse Dukes What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday by Rafaela Jinich Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski might have been a woman or intersex by Corky Siemaszko *screams in polish* meme https://restaurantredapple.com/ LARGEST All You Can Eat TRADITIONAL POLISH BUFFET! Photograph of the soviet cars in the Polish Constitution Day Parade Casimir Pulaski Day by Sufjan Stevens Happy Pulaski Day, Fellow Chicagoans! Happy Crawford Day, Suburbanites! Artwork: Parada 2024- fot.Michael J. Ariola000 4 Recorded on 2/28/2025…

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Ep. 61: Urban Wildlife 1:18:02

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This week’s episode of Silent Generation explores the idea that “around the world, nature is moving to cities.” The boys begin by introducing listeners to the concept of the Anthropocene and the ideas presented in Fred Pearce’s book The New Wild, both of which provide frameworks to start thinking that wild animals are not out of place in urban environments. They then talk about animals that are already accepted city dwellers (pigeons, rats, and squirrels) before talking about “wilder” animals that began moving back to cities like Chicago in the ‘90s (otters, snapping turtles, beavers, white-tailed deer, and coyotes). Amongst other things they discuss how Chicago is consistently named America’s “rattiest” city, how a rotund beaver was recently spotted on the bubbly creek branch of the Chicago River, how Chicago is home to 2,000 coyotes, and how coyotes significantly expanded their range after the 1920s due to the Anthropocene. Links: Paul J. Crutzen, Nobel laureate who studied ozone and named new ‘Anthropocene’ era, dies at 87 by Harrison Smith The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature's Salvation by Fred Pearce Chicago Named ‘Rattiest City In America’ For 10th Straight Year by Mack Liederman Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City's Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan How Does Chicago Track its Coyotes? Curious City Episode River Otter Snapped for First Time in 15 Years of Monitoring by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Wildlife Cams by Patty Wetli Chonk The Thicc Snapping Turtle Is A Superstar — And Great News For The Chicago River by Maia McDonald A ‘Remarkably Rotund’ Beaver Is Making A Splash On The South Side by Leen Yasine White Tail Deer Population over Time Fear the deer: Crash data illuminates America’s deadliest animal Largest Land Predator (by weight) in Each State How Coyotes Captured the Continent Coyotes Among Us by Stanley D. Gehry Coyotes Among Us’ Authors Tell Chicagoans: Respect But Don’t Fear These Smart Predators by Web Behrens Quiznos coyote moved to another cool refuge Coyote pulled from the cold food section of Chicago Aldi store A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of the pandemic by Brian McNeill Urban Forests Are the Stroads of Urban Environmental Policy Upzoned episode The Genius of Copenhagen’s 1947 ‘Fingers Plan’ vs England’s Green Belt Policy by Johnathan Tricker In Horner Park’s Natural Area, ‘No Dogs’ Signs Ignored, Vandalized: ‘People Don’t Really Care’ by Seth Slabaugh The Nature of Cities blog r/urbanwildlife Artwork: City bird skyline building. A pigeon sitting on a ledge overlooking a city Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication license https://web.archive.org/web/20161229043156/https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/ Recorded on 2/23/2025…

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Ep. 60: Early Internet Humor 1:05:46

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From 1995 to 2010, humor on the early internet—and in broader American culture—was arguably the most simple and direct. Referencing a single “ironic” animal (like a moose, cow, or narwhal) or food item (such as tacos, waffles, or nachos) was enough to make someone giggle. As detailed by Joseph and Nathan on this week’s episode of Silent Generation, this style of humor (which they call “zimmy humor”) became so prolific that it began to pop up in places outside of the internet. Amongst other things they discuss how foamy the squirrel took inspiration from Invader Zim , how members of the Twee subculture expressed their love of whimsical animals to signal their individuality, and how Boxxy managed to do the “rawr xD” sound in real life. Links: I'm So Random / Lol So Random / So Random Know Your Meme page Baby Cha-Cha (1996) The Spirit of Christmas (1995) We Didn't Start This Website (2007) Amytiville Toaster from Neurotically Yours Peanut Butter Jelly Time (2002) Badger Badger Badger (2003) The Kitty Cat Dance (2004) Twee Aesthetics Wiki page FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY by Boxxy Whatever Happened to Boxxy? Giant isopods eating doritos Software2050 Instagram page Leave Britney Alone (2007) Chris Crocker, 'Leave Britney Alone' Video Creator, Reflects On What's Changed by Sharon Pruitt-Young Story from North America (2009) Artwork: Foamy the Squirrel from Neurotically Yours Recorded on 2/9/2025…

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Ep. 59: Outerwear [TEASER] 5:15

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Full episode available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SilentGeneration This week the boys discuss various outerwear styles and the types of weather they are best suited for. They begin by discussing Chicago's extreme seasonal averages before sharing their thoughts on the following outerwear styles: painter jackets, M-65 field jackets, varsity jackets, harrington jackets, denim trucker jackets, leather jackets, mackinaw coats, parkas, the Kara Koram parka, wool coats, peacoats, camel hair polo coats, snowboarder coats, rain coats, and windbreakers. Amongst other things they talk about how the popularity of varsity jackets peaked in 2011, how raincoats are the most socially acceptable way to wear yellow in Western cultures, and how windbreakers are not suitable to wear in Chicago despite the city’s “windy city” nickname. Links: Winter temperatures in selected US cities versus European capital cities The M-65 Field Jacket The Orange Kara Koram by Daniel Hakimi What Color is the Sacred by Michael Taussig Anna Khachiyan’s Puffer Jacket Tweet A Brief History of the Yellow Raincoat I have lost all faith in zips by Adrian Chiles Gold Coast estate sale Tiktok video Artwork: The K2 Expidition Recorded on 2/2/2025…

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Ep. 58: The Brutalist 1:16:30

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Brutalism was an architectural style that was popular from the 1950s to early 1980s that consisted of raw concrete surfaces, monochrome colors, minimal ornamentation, and exposed structural elements. It is the architectural style that is referenced in the title of The Brutalist , a film directed by Brady Corbet that has been nominated for numerous accolades this year. On this week's episode of Silent Generation they boys share their thoughts on The Brutalist before discussing Brutalism as an architectural style. Amongst other things they discuss how the the life of local Chicago architect and Holocaust survivor John Macsai differed from that of Laszlo Toth’s, how Notre Dame’s Brutalist library features a large mural religious mural that is colloquially known as “Touchdown Jesus,” and how UIC’s Brutalist campus was not in fact designed to quell student protests. Links: Brutalism Pinterest board: https://pin.it/5WbTWzVSo The Brutalist ending explained: Director Brady Corbet reflects on building that transformative epilogue by Wesley Stenzel Interview with 'The Brutalist' Filmmakers Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold by Susan Kouguell The Trauma of Inevitability: Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold on “The Brutalist” by Isaac Feldberg Oral history of John Macsai interviewed by Betty J. Blum. Stroger Switch + Purple Rain Redux (Ep. 90 of 99% Invisible) Were Brutalist Buildings on College Campuses Really Designed to Thwart Student Riots? by J Bryan Lowder Boston City Hall is officially a landmark by Roberto Scalese Ugly Buildings Tour Recorded on 1/26/2024…

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Ep. 57: The '60s 1:35:16

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This week the boys discuss Joseph’s favorite decade: the 1960’s. They begin by touching on what life was like for everyday Americans in the ‘60s before detailing several movements (the civil rights movement, the gay rights movement, and the antiwar movement) that contributed to the decade earning the nickname “the countercultural decade.” They then talk about hippies and the elements of hippie culture that they appreciate (tie dye, flower power, rock music, and healthy living). They go on to discuss how the color baby blue stands out as the defining color of the decade, how California became the subject of many ‘60s songs after it became the largest state in the country in 1962, and how the 1963 film Charade has much funnier writing than modern CGI-reliant slapstick comedies. Links: Coming Apart : The State of White America by Charles Murray Flower Power (photograph) by Bernie Boston Shoes as a Source of First Impressions Joan Didion’s quote about Los Angeles Charade (1963) Artwork: Aubrey Hepburn and Cary Grant in Charade (1963) Recorded on 1/22/2025…

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Ep. 56: Party Cities w/ Thot Topics [EXTENDED TEASER] 1:01:10

16 weeks ago1:01:10