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Silent Generation

Silent Generation
Chicago
Fashion
Urbanism
Vaporwave
Nuclear Energy
Nostalgia
Pokemon
Civil War
Adult Contemporary
Unions
Insect Aesthetics
Whimsicraft
Fraternities
Bohemianism
Ivy League
Japan
Seapunk
Climate Crisis
Movie Theaters
Preppers

Silent Generation is a Chicago-based cultural analysis podcast that surveys the cultural consequences of car-oriented development in the mid-20th century. It explores what was lost between the Silent Generation and Generation Z. Topics discussed include aesthetics, fashion, history, and urbanism.Find us on Instagram: silent.generation

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Recent Guests

Terri Mitchell
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Episode: Ep. 103: Those Characters From Cleveland
Travis Egedy
Musician, artist and fashion designer who popularized the term Witch House
Pictureplane / musical and artistic projects
Episode: Ep. 100: Witch House 2 w/ Pictureplane
Tiffany Wright
A friend of the host who discusses Disney Adults
Episode: Ep. 82: Disney Adults w/ Tiffany Wright [EXTENDED TEASER]
Evan Collins
Founder of the Y2K Aesthetic Facebook group
Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute
Episode: Ep. 55: Y2K Futurism
James Gent Z
Creator of Gent Z, discusses topics around modern masculinity.
Gent Z
Episode: Ep. 50: Modern Masculinity w/ Gent Z
Kevin Heckart
Digital artist known for his work with the SeaPunk aesthetic and net art.
Episode: Ep. 44: Net Art w/ Kevin Heckart
Charles Livingston
Filmmaker and storyteller
Episode: Ep. 37: Male Desire w/ Charles Livingston [TEASER]
Marissa Macias
Local designer and creator of the clothing brand Petrichor, which focuses on emotional connections through fashion and nature
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Episode: Ep. 32: Insect Aesthetics w/ Marissa Macias
Anna Savina
Writer and community builder
Episode: Ep. 29: Preppers w/ Anna Savina

Host

Nathan
Co-host of the show with a focus on urbanism, culture, and design history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • Would recommend

    really great podcast, it always opens my eyes to new ways of thinking about pretty much everything you talk about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colincoltrane
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • the only men i care to listen to

    boarding my flight to chicago right now, had to listen to my guys on the way…i’ve been before but i’m really excited to experience chicago through a post-silent generation lens

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    le0nia
    United States7 months ago
  • Episode 65, Air Travel. A MUST listen to.

    Just finished listening to episode 65 about air travel. Joseph and Nathan do an exceptional job with all of the info they shared. They are a great team and compliment each other. I remember traveling as a kid on Pan Am and my dad let me have some of his Beluga caviar. 😊 Brought back some great memories. So informative and I learned a lot. Looking forward to listening to Joseph and Nathan in more of their podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heroatl
    United Statesa year ago
  • boy nymphet alumni

    I didn’t believe it either folks, but this really is that good. Extremely well researched, funny, stimulating and satisfyingly comprehensive about each topic they consider. I highly recommend a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepsicocacolaman
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really insightful and funny

    This podcast has a cool blend of analysis, history, urbanism, and more. The hosts are interesting people, and really entertaining to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    18bwhite
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews note the show's mix of history, design, and accessible storytelling, with high recommendations.
Listeners praise the show for eye-opening takes and thoughtful analysis across topics.
A few comments mention the show's evolving format and entertaining guest dynamics.
Some listeners find episodes highly niche but deeply rewarding for design and city buffs.
Fans highlight strong host chemistry and deep dives into urbanism and culture.

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Introducing Breanna
Q: Who are you? How would you give a brief summary of who Breanna is?
Breanna is a military kid who has lived in various places and currently works as an engineer. She's involved in arts and business, including writing, media projects, and fashion, and has also been modeling for over two years in Dallas.
Ep. 64: Whimsicraft w/ Evan Collins
Q: What is the most recent aesthetic to be identified?
Evan identified some motifs, including 50s suburbia advert kitsch or parody, which he finds particularly fascinating.
Ep. 64: Whimsicraft w/ Evan Collins
Q: Can you start by telling us a bit about your background?
Evan Collins mentioned that he has a background in architecture and is still practicing in architecture and interior design.
Ep. 44: Net Art w/ Kevin Heckart
Q: What made you want to relaunch Mainframe?
My reason for hitting up Mainframe is my reintroduction of the art. Or I could re-look at my own art through the lens of the actual formal training I've had in art school, and maybe just try to re-grasp meaning from it.
Ep. 44: Net Art w/ Kevin Heckart
Q: So where was your first exposure to C-Punk and SeaPunk? Did you create that art style or come across it first?
Before, I think. I heard about this idea of C-Punk being this evolution of witch house. I always sort of incorporate a little bit of witch house motifs even.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Generation

What is Silent Generation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culturally focused show analyzing the aesthetic, historical, and urbanism threads that followed mid-20th century car-oriented development. Across recent episodes, topics include design movements, architectural history, and shifts in consumer culture, with a penchant for linking past trends to contemporary urban life and fashion. The hosts blend scholarly insight with personal anecdotes, exploring how fashions, street-level environments, and infrastructure shaped city living and modern aesthetics. A standout angle is the deep-dive into niche movements and local histories, often tying in geography (Chicago, Buffalo, Detroit) to wider cultural patterns, which makes the show both informative and highly listenable for fans of urbanism, design,... more

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Recent guests on Silent Generation include:

1. Terri Mitchell
2. Travis Egedy
3. Tiffany Wright
4. Evan Collins
5. James Gent Z
6. Kevin Heckart
7. Charles Livingston
8. Marissa Macias

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