The Perspecta - Mid-century Modern Stories

Megan & Todd Walsh with Atomic Furnishing | Episode 13

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.

Nick Ferrell with Modeline | Episode 12

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.

James Goldstein on John Lautner | Episode 11

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!

RJD2 of Mad Men | Episode 10

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.

Claudette Didul of Mad Men | Episode 9

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.