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We're going back to Disneyland! A few months ago we talked about Imagineering the Haunted Mansion (if you haven't yet, go listen to it! Link to it >> HERE)! Today we are covering another of the legacy rides in Disneyland, The Pirates of the Caribbean and New Orleans Square! We talk about how it started, and how it's going.

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Weekly Catch Up ends at 10:50

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SHOW NOTES:

https://mouseplanet.com/disneyland-1967-part-one-pirates-of-the-caribbean/5800/

https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride-history

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-ca-mn-disneyland-pirates-timeline-20170707-htmlstory.html

https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/new-orleans-square

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This week we’re recapping another Mad Men episode!

Tune in for a scene-by-scene analysis of Season 1 Episode 2 : “Ladies Room”

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The Betty Dress: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/betty-dress/

Right Guard Commercial: https://youtu.be/NFzC-zvDoPE?si=CLRyDGEwdod9ZCCz

People Are Funny Clip: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046635/

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Happy May! We're so close to summertime that we are opening up the backyard early! Join us as we talk about what made the backyard the midcentury hang out spot, and even list some of the 1950s and 60s must-haves for your backyard. Maybe you'll be inspired and re-design your backyard into an MCM haven in these last few weeks before summertime.

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History of the American Backayard: https://www.mlive.com/homeandgarden/2010/09/the_history_of_the_american_ba.html#:~:text=Folks%20today%20think%20of%20the,the%20family%20supplied%20with%20necessities.

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Weber Grill: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/story-weber-grill-begins-buoy-180960335/

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Atomic Gardening: https://www.northshoreheritage.org/blog/2022/8/16/the-age-of-the-atomic-garden-trends-that-shaped-gardens-in-the-1950s

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Pools: https://www.poolspanews.com/business/the-history-of-aboveground-pools-playing-for-keeps_o

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We did it! We've talked about it for a while, but finally got to Nylon! It's mainly a nylon stockings episode, but we discuss its history from its beginning to its uses outside of fashion.

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Weekly Catch up ends at 8:15

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SHOW NOTES:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61845/brief-history-nylon

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/stocking-series-part-1-wartime-rationing-and-nylon-riots-25391066/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-nylon-stockings-changed-world-180955219/

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-nylon-stocking-day-may-15

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Not all inventions are planned, some of the best things came out of total accidents! Join us today as we cover the accidental invention of Play-Doh, Velcro, and microwave ovens!

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"Modeling Putty Toy" Recipe
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Ingredients:
2 cups plain flour
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup to 1 cup water
Food coloring
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Steps:
Combine flour and salt: In a large bowl, mix the plain flour and salt together.
Add wet ingredients: Gradually add water, food coloring, and cooking oil to the mixture.
Mix well: Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Knead the dough: Transfer the mixture to a clean surface and knead well until you achieve the desired consistency.
Enjoy: Your playdough is ready for playtime!

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SOURCES:

Play Doh

• https://www.kutol.com/kutols-story/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh
• https://www.pgpedia.com/r/rainbow-crafts-company
• https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/the-history-of-play-doh-good-clean-fun/
• https://sunshinehouse.com/blog/7-benefits-of-playing-with-play-dough/#:~:text=It's%20calming%20for%20children,improve%20focus%2C%20and%20express%20emotions.

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Velcro

• https://www.velcro.com/original-thinking/our-timeline-of-innovation/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook-and-loop_fastener
• https://time.com/archive/6916217/a-brief-history-of-velcro/

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Microwave

• https://www.kitchenaid.com/pinch-of-help/major-appliances/microwave-oven-history.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven

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You may think of it as meat in a can, we think of it as a delicious ingredient and wonder food. This week is a full food-talk episode as we discuss Hormel's Spam. We cover some of its history as well as great Spam recipes to try out next time you get yourself a can.

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Episode 039 - Tiki and the Mid Century

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https://time.com/4827451/SPAM-history-80th-anniversary/

https://www.eater.com/2014/7/9/6191681/a-brief-history-of-SPAM-an-american-meat-icon

https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-hawaiians-are-utterly-obsessed-with-SPAM/

https://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-butterscotch-cookies

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We've finally done it! It may be a longer episode, but we cover the beginnings and background on Mad Men, then do a scene-by-scene on Episode 1! Lots of midcentury greatness, but of course, SPOILER ALERT for the episode if you've not seen Mad Men.

Weekly Catch Up ends at 7:00

Scene-by-Scene starts at 15:00

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It's a musical episode! Join us as we honor three great artists: The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Three artists, forever bound together by one tragic accident, but each as unique as can be. We cover their beginnings and their rise to fame. Join us and you might even hear a bit of each artists' work!

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Weekly Catch up ends at 9:45

Foodtalk ends at 6:45

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Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper, Mercury Records - 1958

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens, Del-Fi Records - 1958

That'll be the Day - Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Norman Petty Records - 1956

Rave On - Buddy Holly, Bell Sound - 1958

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Winter Dance Party Tribute Festival: https://www.surfballroom.com/wdp.html

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SOURCES:

https://www.britannica.com/art/rock-and-roll-early-style-of-rock-music

https://clickamericana.com/media/music/buddy-holly-ritchie-valens-big-bopper-killed-in-plane-crash-1959

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/richardson-jiles-perry-big-bopper

https://www.biography.com/musicians/ritchie-valens

https://www.ritchievalens.com/

https://www.biography.com/musicians/buddy-holly

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