The Perspecta - Mid-century Modern Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Perspecta - Mid-century Modern Stories

The Perspecta

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Frequency: 1 episode/100d. Total Eps: 14

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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🇺🇸 USA - Design
01/01/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
25/08/2025
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
24/08/2025
#71
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
23/08/2025
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
22/08/2025
#34
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
21/08/2025
#20
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
12/08/2025
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
11/08/2025
#77
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
10/08/2025
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - Design
09/08/2025
#59

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Megan & Todd Walsh with Atomic Furnishing | Episode 13

Episode 13

Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 39:56

While we can’t be on the ground in North Carolina to assist our guests, we wanted to do anything we could in order to spread awareness of the devastation around the Asheville area after Helene, and galvanize whatever support we could on their behalf. In addition to recapping the last 3 difficult weeks, we’ll hear the story of their local mid-century modern shop, Atomic Furnishing, which has evolved over the years, as their family and community has also grown. Their experience has been truly eye opening, almost impossible to have forecasted, and our conversation includes important functional and emotional lessons that I found really insightful. As you’ll hear - incredibly, they’re still full of joy, optimism, and laughs are helping them get through this extreme situation - and they’re on the verge of a total rebirth. Welcome to this conversation of love & support with Megan and Todd Walsh.

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Nick Ferrell with Modeline | Episode 12

Episode 12

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 • Duration 45:16

Welcome back to The Perspecta & and into an illuminating conversation about the world of mid-century modern lighting, specifically its darling Modeline of California. Did you know there were 27+ different designers who crafted for Modeline? We switched on to discuss a few of them, the company’s founder, his relevance to the entertainment world, hot takes on pricing, and our guests' experiences diving deep into research - and coming up ready to craft a book about Modeline. Welcome to this finely sculpted, warm conversation with Nick Ferrell.

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James Goldstein on John Lautner | Episode 11

Episode 11

Saturday, July 2, 2022 • Duration 34:03

Our first in-person conversation, a sit down with James Goldstein - the detail & design oriented owner who spent much of his life perfecting the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, hand in hand with iconic architect John Lautner. You’ve seen his home in films and music videos (Big Lebowski, Snoop, Doja Cat), but never before has he shared so much information about process, influences and more.

You may recognize his presence from courtside NBA or recently being featured in Adam Sandler’s movie Hustle. He has 3 words on his business card, Fashion, Basketball, Architecture - and my goal in speaking to him was to really focus on the third, to continue driving awareness and education around Modernism. Take a seat next to The Dude & enjoy our conversation with Jimmy!

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RJD2 of Mad Men | Episode 10

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 • Duration 40:58

We love talking about creative process, and with RJD2 - we thoroughly explored his mindset and approach to creating & producing music. He is an accomplished musician, DJ & producer whose original tracks for a collaborative rap album somehow became the theme song for Mad Men! LIke many of us, he has great interest in other aspects of art & design from the MCM time period which we covered, most uniquely - Italian Carrozzerias! Despite using many samples & sounds to produce his music - he records many of them himself, with analog processes and equipment… which is how his tracks capture such an incredible warmth and atmosphere. Come feel that warmth in his conversation with Ramble Jon Krohn.

This episode is dedicated to actor Robert Morse, who so elegantly portrayed Bertram Cooper in Mad Men.

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Claudette Didul of Mad Men | Episode 9

Episode 9

Monday, February 28, 2022 • Duration 01:13:10

And together, we break into the world of entertainment! Although the setting of a television show or movie may appear seamless to the audience, we have learned in this conversation - that is actually an extreme, coordinated effort - that even requires a bit of luck! So many moving pieces have to work in concert in order to present the atmosphere we all admire; especially in a mid-century period piece like Mad Men, or Catch Me if you Can. Settle in for a crash course in set decoration using modernist design with Claudette Didul.

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Herman Wakefield | Episode 8

Episode 8

Monday, January 24, 2022 • Duration 58:28

It was well worth all of the security precautions to have a wide-ranging, anonymous discussion @northwest_mcm_wholesale on Instagram. We talked about energy drinks, picking, refinishing, all of the secrets & gossip he is privy to as our community’s most famed memer… and we did actually learn a few genuine things about the person behind the account. Listen in for a potentially admin revealing conversation with Herman Wakefield.

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Jickie Torres of Atomic Ranch | Episode 7

Episode 7

Monday, December 6, 2021 • Duration 54:08

Atomic Ranch is one of our mid-century modern community’s most important publications, and our guest Jickie Torres has been hard at work bringing it to life with her team for years. She wears many hats directing the content of your favorite Modernist escape; and has been busy writing a new Atomic Ranch book, representing AR at the Fall Modernism Week & building a project house for the magazine! We chat about her early MCM love, perspectives on renovation, and made some predictions about the next mid century! Come learn, grow, and commit to preserving our common design interest with the top mid-century maven, Jickie Torres!

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Matt Bliss of Modern Christmas Trees | Episode 6

Episode 6

Monday, November 8, 2021 • Duration 01:06:30

Our first entrepreneur! Not too many can say they’ve survived the Shark Tank, and came out with a deal - but Matt Bliss and his grandfather’s mid-century modern tree design captured the heart (and business mind) of Barbara Corcoran, and we hope this conversation captures yours as well! He recounted the stories of his grandfather, early stages of his business, & the iconic MCM homes he has visited to photograph his trees. We discussed design copies within our industry, and shared a nod to other makers in our community. This episode about Modern Christmas Trees is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

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Jim Pearsall with Adrian Pearsall | Episode 5

Episode 5

Monday, October 11, 2021 • Duration 01:22:03

One of our goals in starting this podcast was to learn about influential mid-century modern designers, from first hand accounts; not many relationships are closer than that of father and son. Jim was able to recount beautiful personal experiences with his father Adrian Pearsall, and spoke about his close collaboration with him - from furnishing restaurants, to designing custom pieces, and directly working together at Craft Associates. Jim told us all about the house he grew up in, which Adrian designed - and we spoke in depth about his experience being the custodian of his father’s work and legacy. Pull up a bean bag chair around the fire & warm up to our familial conversation with Jim Pearsall.

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Jake Snider of Minus the Bear | Episode 4

Episode 4

Monday, August 30, 2021 • Duration 01:01:25

Dream come true! What is more fun than sitting down with one of your favorite musicians and talking about mid-century modern design & architecture? We spoke about Jake’s personal connection to Herman Miller, learned about hi-fi audio equipment, reviewed influences & style in his music, and discussed architecture across Europe and the Northwest US. Go listen to “Absinthe Party At The Fly Honey Warehouse”, sit down in your favorite chair, and come join our tour & conversation with Jake Snider.

Episode Artwork Photo by Ryan Muir

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