Merch Motel Radio
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
15. "Layers of Time" with Charles Phoenix
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 &q...
14. Hollywood Signs with Kathy Kikkert
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
13. Mik & Cookies - Baking Miniature Signs!
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
12. Museum of Neon Art with Corrie Siegel
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) is located in Glendale, California. It's filled with incredible neon artwork and vintage pieces of Los Angeles Histo...
11. New York - TWA Hotel, World's Fair, Coney Island, Catskills, Vintage Signs, Old Subway
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
10. Lakeland - Vintage Signs & Historic Sites
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
8. Miniature Signs with Route 9 Signs
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
7. A Trip to Albuquerque
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
6. Random Update: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Vintage Finds, Cottage Home, North Woods Inn
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5. Vintage Makeup, Art Deco Architecture and Creating Glamour Lipsticks with Vulox Vanity
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 arch...
4. Greetings from "Los Angeles" in Walt Disney World and Universal Studios
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 resor...
3. Road Trip to Las Vegas: Aliens, Abandoned Motel, Vintage Toys, Neon Museum, Mob Museum
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
2. Vintage Fast Food, Pig 'n Whistle, Googie Architecture, Felix the Cat, Glendale-Hyperion Bridge
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 McDo...
1. Introduction, Crossroads of the World, Old Camera Shops, Space Needle, Theme Park References to LA
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...