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15. "Layers of Time" with Charles Phoenix

Charles Phoenix is known for so many wonderful things! He showcases the beauty of Mid-Century design and gets thousands of people excited about the "layers of time." In

14. Hollywood Signs with Kathy Kikkert

Kathy Kikkert is a graphic designer who's been documenting vintage signs for years! She just worked on a new book all about Hollywood Signs of the past, and it's spectacu

13. Mik & Cookies - Baking Miniature Signs!

Mik Nuzzi (from Mik & Cookies) talks about the process of creating some incredible cookies inspired by iconic signs we love! It was super fun to hear about her experience

12. Museum of Neon Art with Corrie Siegel

The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) is located in Glendale, California. It's filled with incredible neon artwork and vintage pieces of Los Angeles History. I sat down with Corr

11. New York - TWA Hotel, World's Fair, Coney Island, Catskills, Vintage Signs, Old Subway

I went on a trip to NYC and visited so many wonderful and historic places. Started out my trip with a visit the TWA Flight Center, (now known as the TWA Hotel.) Since 196

10. Lakeland - Vintage Signs & Historic Sites

I visited some of the charming sites in Lakeland, Florida. So many great mid-century signs here!

9. Summer in the Catskills with Isaac Jeffreys

Take a trip back in time with Merch Motel and Isaac Jeffreys. We talk all about the mid-century resorts in the Catskill Mountains in New York. Isaac Jeffreys is an incre

8. Miniature Signs with Route 9 Signs

I sat down with my friend Chris from Route 9 Signs, and we talked about the wonderful works he does! He makes miniature signs of iconic places from the past and present.

7. A Trip to Albuquerque

I went to New Mexico for the weekend to visit to see a ton of wonderful vintage neon signs! Ran around Santa Fe, Española, and Albuquerque! Use code RADIO for 15% off mer

6. Random Update: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Vintage Finds, Cottage Home, North Woods Inn

Talking about some places I went, and things I did this last week!  Bob Baker Day is on April 9th at the Los Angeles State Historic Park Use code "RADIO" for 15% OFF my

5. Vintage Makeup, Art Deco Architecture and Creating Glamour Lipsticks with Vulox Vanity

Today's special guest is Vulox Vanity. We talk all about vintage makeup, she has so many incredible pieces in her collection. We discuss Art Deco architecture and how it'

4. Greetings from "Los Angeles" in Walt Disney World and Universal Studios

I went on a weekend trip to Orlando, Florida to check out the Los Angeles inspired facades at the theme parks. I stayed at the lovely Cabana Bay resort, a hotel inspired

3. Road Trip to Las Vegas: Aliens, Abandoned Motel, Vintage Toys, Neon Museum, Mob Museum

I went on a spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, mainly so I can take some photos of a building that is currently for lease/sale. I wanted to visit it inc

2. Vintage Fast Food, Pig 'n Whistle, Googie Architecture, Felix the Cat, Glendale-Hyperion Bridge

This episode starts out by updating you guys on what's happening at the historic Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. I then talk about the oldest operating McDonald's and In-N-Out

1. Introduction, Crossroads of the World, Old Camera Shops, Space Needle, Theme Park References to LA

Hi! This episode is sort of all over the place, but welcome to episode 1 of the Merch Motel podcast! In this episode I introduce myself and my brand, "Merch Motel." I als