Hip and Humble

We sometimes get off topic... This episode is what happens when we just keep jumping from one rabbit hole to another. We ended talking most about I95 and the complaints of a day in the life. We know it's been a while since we had an episode. Welcome to 2023, and here's to us putting out more shows this year. Stay hip and humble!!

I pick things up and put them down. Humans moving things from one place to another is as old as our species. With a little bit of math, metal, and some rope, people figured out long ago how to do this with a lot less effort. Pulleys are a unique collectible with a strong (no pun intended) history. In this episode, we talk about the credited inventor and the origins with more than a bit of comparison to modern culture thrown in for good measure. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Stay Hip and Humble!

Royalty, leadership, privilege, high birth, the colloquial 'king' or 'queen.' Why has this symbology lasted? Monarchies still exist in the world, but they are no longer the dominant political system. In this episode, we talk about the history of crowns, and their significance. As a symbol crowns are uniquely universal. There is a lot to unpack here, but that I leave to you, your majesty. Stay Hip and Humble!

Times changed after the industrial revolution. More people worked in mines, factories, and other places where dust and debris were the norm. In this episode, we talked about the practicality that birthed personality when it comes to the lunchbox. We had a lot of fun with this episode, and we really hope you all enjoy it as well. Sorry for the hiatus! We will be attempting to go back to an episode each week. Stay hip and humble!

So many things lit the way to the present day we live in. None so bright as the lantern, however. For centuries humans relied on the light of lanterns to guide their way through the dark. The optimization of this technology set us on the path towards computers, phones, and really everything that emits light. We hope you enjoy this brief history of lanterns, and as always stay hip and humble. Check out all of our social media and online store. You can get there from our main page: www.hnhantiques.com

We had so much fun talking about something people use to blow their noses that we decided to keep it going! This week we looked into the history of cowboy's neckerchiefs. They were and still are incredibly versatile tools. They are an icon of American culture born of necessity. Make sure to give it a listen. It's a lot of fun! We also got around to talking about the history of paisley, and you'll never guess how it got across the pond and onto the necks of cowboys. www.hnhantiques.com

A token, a handkerchief... something so simple can mean so much. It can also just be a way to wipe your nose. We had fun making this episode. We took a look at the social history of the handkerchief. To this very day, personal cloth is a staple to high fashion outfits. Their place in our culture was a love letter, before Kleenex got ahold of a pen. We hope you enjoy this one, and as always stay hip and humble. www.hnhantiques.com

What a joy and a half! Buttons deserved another episode. These things can be binding you know.. anyways we hope you enjoy learning a little more about the history of buttons. The cultural conversations sparked from this discussion were really fun! Make sure to check out our website when you get the chance! www.hnhantiqus.com

What a whirlwind! Sorry for the long hiatus. We have been busy! Switching hardware, summer projects, the whole nine! We though we'd start back up again with something that holds us together, buttons! Buttons are cute, but more than that they tell a story. Buttons tell not just the story of the person wearing them, but they tell the story of human history. We certainly hope you enjoy it, and as always stay hip and humble!

Pictures are a vision to the past. A revolution really, that sets us apart. We can look authentically at people and environments we've never been near. This week, we are going further down the rabbit hole with pictures. We hope you enjoy, and as always, stay hip and humble. #fun #pictures #history #photography #podcast #podcasting #antique #antiquing #antiqueoftheday #vintage #kodakmoment #kodak #motherandson #hipandhumble #changingseasons

We are once again delighted to share with you the conversation inspired by photos. Photography is one of our species eldest conquests. Our ancestors sought since at least the fifth century to remember what was, as accurately as possible. Photos allow us that definitive window back into that time. We hope you are enjoying these talks, let us know, and as always stay hip and humble! https://linktr.ee/hipandhumble WGSBN Going Solo Network: Facebook.com/goingsolo #antique #family #photography #history #podcast #hipandhumble #fun #lookatthisphotograph

What a delight looking back at old photo bring! This week we are starting in on a little series on antique photos and the history of photography. There are a lot of twists and turns but we had so much fun it was over in a flash. We hope you enjoy, and as always stay hip and humble. Hip and Humble links - https://linktr.ee/hipandhumble Going Solo Network - facebook.com/goingsolo #podcast #antique #photo #history #technology #perspective #millenial #genx #genz #boomer #progress #reflection #vintage #cameras

History is easy to criticize because no matter how long you look at the past it will not change. That being said, one of the best ways forward is through reflection and understanding. Judgement is easy when those we judge have no way to defend themselves, but condemnation of the past serves no purpose in progressing forward together now or in the future. This week we take a look at picnics and their role in the French revolution. We hope you enjoy and take from this a message of relation and kindness! As always, stay hip and humble! Hip and Humble links - https://linktr.ee/hipandhumble Going Solo Network - facebook.com/goingsolo #podcast #picnic #french #history #technology #perspective #millenial #genx #genz #boomer #progress #reflection #antique

What an honor and pleasure it was to Interview Dr. Rick Chromey, author, pastor and historian about his newest Book, "GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are (1900-present)." This book, and the interesting theories developed by Dr. Rick seek to explain and define generational differences with a very unique perspective. Make sure to pick up and read this book! Book - https://www.amazon.com/GenTech-Americ... Dr. Rick Website - https://rickchromey.com/ Dr. Rick Insta - mygentech@ Hip and Humble links - https://linktr.ee/hipandhumble Going Solo Network - facebook.com/goingsolo #podcast #drrickchromey #manna #history #technology #perspective #millenial #genx #genz #boomer #interview #book #antique

Well we got put on the back foot a little bit. We have had a few snags, but we are back on track. This is a bit of a catch up. It's a lot like going through some of your old things and finding a gem you had forgotten from a trip a while back. Souvenirs are more than just silly little keepsakes. They remind us of things. This week we talk about Souvenirs and some of our upcoming podcasts! We hope you enjoy!! Instagram: hipn.humble@ Patreon: patreon.com/hipandhumble Etsy: etsy.com/hipandhumbleantiques Going Solo Network: https://www.facebook.com/GoingSoloNetwork #fun #history #podcast #motherandson #antiques #souvenirs #travel #stories #nostalgia

Well I don't think that I am a basket case, others might disagree, but I was always told to block out that kind of negativity... This week as you might have guessed we are talking about the worlds oldest craft! That is baskets. We of course have a ton more things that we spin into from this but it's all weaved together pretty nicely I think. Next week we have scheduled an interview!! Find out more on our Insta and please subscribe here and on our Patreon page! Insta: hipn.humble Patreon: patreon.com/hipandhumble #history #antique #fun #podcast #family #motherandson #educationisfun #historyisfun #podcastlife #baskets #nativeamerican #crafts #art #hipandhumble

We had to give an update! This is episode 53 and we wanted to give you a little insight on how things get done for our little business. We got into a few fun topics, and as always we try to keep it hip and humble! We hope you enjoy! #generational #perspective #history #antique #fun #family #vintage #podcast #hipandhumble

Welcome back! We are finishing off the history of ironing this week and talking about a few other things in between. Let us know in the comments what things in history you find fun!

Wow our very first video! Wecome to Hip and Humble we are an antiques podcast, and we talk about material history from different generational perspectives. We try to have a lot of fun and give a little taste of history and the way our culture has evolved by examining the things people had around them. The is our 51st episode! We have tons more on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and pretty much anywhere else you can listen to podcasts. This episode is about ironing. When did it start? Who did it first? Weird to think about small bits of self care and maintenance having a starting point in history! Anywho, we are so thankful to you for choosing to spend some time with us and our goal always is to inspire a little bit of interest in some of the smaller simpler things. Before I ramble on too much, go ahead and enjoy the video, stay hip and humble!! Sidenote: Please Follow us on our social media!! https://linktr.ee/hipandhumble - - #history #podcast #philosophy #perspective #hipandhumble #antiques #family #antiqueshop #estatesalefinds #talking #funny #love

Mom is back! Just in time for mothers day! This week we talked about a short lived piece of furniture that made a boom in it's hay-day! We have a lot of fun doing these and we hope you have fun listening. Thank you so much for spending this time with us! Moving forward, we want to hear from you! We want to hear what antiques that you are passionate about. As always stay hip and humble.

Our final segment in this beautiful introduction to the history of quilting is here. This has been such a fun series and we are both excited and said to give you the final part. We will be continuing with a new series next week and so we hope you savor this last bit as much as we have and as always stay hip and humble!

A little bit of romance in history. There is beauty in Nostalgia and stories of love won and lost. Influences from the past are explored in this episode. When I think of quilts, I think of family, I think of comfort, and in that vein I think of love. The stories from our past immortalized in quilts are a stark reminder of shared human values throughout history. We hope you enjoy these stories and some of ours mixed in, and as always, stay hip and humble!

Here is part three of our series on quilts!! We had some really good stories and discussion in this one! We hope you enjoy, and as always stay hip and humble.

We can't help but go off the rails a bit. Here is our second part of multi-part series on quilting. Quilts have been a part of many societies and their transition from utilitarian to artistic expression is muddled and well worth the discussion. This topic sparked a great many stories and our differing perspectives on culture and this pieces impact on it. We hope you enjoy, and as always, stay hip and humble!

Quilting is a timeless skill and an incredible art that has brought people together throughout our history. My mother is a seamstress and this is the beginning of a series of episodes exploring her experience and the incredible history of these comfy little pieces of human history. We hope you enjoy and as always stay hip and humble!

We are wrapping up our series on baseball cards this week by talking about some of the most valuable cards on the market today. This series has been an absolute pleasure and looking at baseball cards from a historical perspective has given rise to questions of policy and culture. Baseball cards and their influence on American culture will not soon be forgotten and we hope that this series has solidified or sparked your interest in these wonderful little pieces of history. As always stay hip and humble.

Moving right along with our baseball card history. In this episode we talked about baseball cards and their influence alongside some of the major events in the early 20th century. Baseball cards and other collectible cards alike have had a very unique place in American culture and their worth reflects that. We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are and as always stay hip and humble!

Keep up! We are rounding second in our baseball card series. This one is a lot of fun. We continue to examine the cultural impact of baseball cards, their original use, and the companies that rose and fell as a result of their production. We hope you enjoy, and as always stay hip and humble!

A pastime, an American staple, a culture? Whatever it is, baseball has had quite the effect and has some of the most interesting and valuable memorabilia of any sport in history. We are starting a series on Baseball cards today and this is going to be a good one! There is a lot to unpack, so come along for the ride and as always stay hip and humble.

We are humbled to speak about a piece whose manufacturing sparked one of the greatest workers reform in the 20th century. Radium production was a short lived phenomenon but it had a lasting effect on so many lives and that effect shaped the way for regulation and reform in American companies going forward. We hope you enjoy, and as always, stay hip and humble.

Trunks are neat! They were an innovation in luggage and the start of one of the most famous fashion design brands in existence today! In this episode we go through their invention and rise in popularity alongside the innovations in human travel. We hope you enjoy and as always stay hip and humble.

What is the diiference between a hippo and a Zippo, one is a two ton African mammal and the other is a little lighter... Okay I know that was cheesy, but today we are exploring the history of lighters and it couldn't be more fun. The use of fire has and always will be essential to our race and exploring the conception of this technology has been eye opening. We hope you enjoy, stay hip and humble.

We just cannot seem to get away from toys! In this episode we explain the history of tin toys and the impact they have had as a classless unifier since their conception. What a fascinating piece of history! Stay hip and humble!

In this episode we are showcasing a favorite colletible of Andy Warhol and a woefully underrrated staple of kitchens across the globe. Cookie Jars like many seemingly unnoticed time pieces have a colorful history. We have tried to explore some of this history and pondered some of its effects on culture and the reasoning behind its prominence as a collectible. Stay hip and humble.

With history being stained as it is, it can be hard to see the light. Light there is however especially in the history of stained glass. This particular piece of history has more than an assumed symbolism. Since it's prevalence stained glass has been used as a symbol. It is this and other interesting things we have pondered for you. As always, stay hip and humble.

This episode is titled an introduction because that is all it is. We got a little sidetracked in our chit chat, but it ended up being quite a lovely conversation. We certainly had fun and we hope you do too, stay hip and humble!

Slag glass is the collectors term for a specific type of ornamental glass originating in England that was made for a somewhat shorter period of time on our history. It is almost a fad glass when thought of in those terms. We of course explore all of the implications and history of this rarity as well as a little bit of rambling about this or that. It is really quite fun, at least we think so! As always we try to keep it hip and humble.

From philosophy to vanity a reflection inspires thoughts and questions in everyone. Our main question however is where did this originate? Mirrors have been a status symbol for the elite and a staple symbol for vanity since before recorded history. As we start this new year it is essential to look back and try and improve. Whatever happens though, you just have to keep it hip and humble.

What an amazing Christmas season it has been! We have been enjoying time with family and I love giving gifts to those that I love! One common gift in the 15th century were nutcrackers! This episode explores that tradition. We talk about their origin of course and ponder their continuation in todays society. As always stay hip and humble!

We were graced once again with the lovely Ladonna Scott and decided to try one more interview before she had to leave us to go back to Oklahoma. In this episode we talked more about some fun memories and the impact she has had, not only on me, but everyone she has been around. She is truly a wonder and I am so proud to share these few memories with all of you.

Christmas!! It is almost here! It is certainly one of our favorite times of year! We understand that not everyone is getting to spend Christmas how they want this year and so we wanted to offer a little encouragement and a little history on some of the traditions that we hold so dear. We are of course talking about decorating the Christmas tree! Specifically we go into to history and cultural significance of ornaments. We had a lot of fun and talked a lot about where ornaments came from and some of the best collectible and vintage ornaments you can find. We hope yo uall enjoy, stay hip and humble!

The Pilgrims have a colorful history, but one that started, however briefly, with an episode of peace. In 1621 two races fo people shared a short lived peace over a three day feast. My first question of course is, what did they eat off of? Well mom and I go through the tale of woodworking and furniture in the first european colony that began the modern history of the US. We are excited to share it with you and for that we are certainly thankful, stay hip and humble!

We dove deep for this one and dredged up an intro to the history of the shipping industry. Sailors, collectors and historians alike have always been fascinated with the sea and all the ways that people have interacted with it over the ages. As we come upon Thanksgiving this season we wanted to talk about some of the technologies and tools that people have used to make this holiday possible. The Mayflower brought the pilgrims to the table and I'm sure that experience was humbling. We are grateful for your support and thankful for everything you give us. Stay hip and humble!

Chess is budding with popularity once again in the mainstream and so we thought it best to end our series on ancient gaming with the this beautiful sport. The history of chess is as beautiful and eloquent as it is shrouded with legend and mystery. We dive deep into this with an explanation of timelines and history for the expansion and domination of this wonderous game. Chess is inherently thought provoking and we spent considerable time deep in thought about the impact that the church had on this and other games throughout it's history. As always we just tried to keep it hip and humble.

Is it chance or luck? One might never know. Dice are yet another ambiguous and cultured piece of world history without any clear origin. In this episode we explore the space that the worlds first gaming device has occupied in time. We have fun of course and there is mention of a fun scandal in the historical community surrounding dice. All in all we hope you have fun listening, and of course, stay hip and humble!

This week we are just talking about everything going on with us. We have had a lot of really exciting things happen and we wanted to share all of our endeavors with you. Revisiting some past topics and bringing up possibilities of new ones is a welcome and refreshing change of pace. We wanted to encourage you all and share some things a little more personally and of course stay hip and humble!

This one is a doosie! We finished up the history of cards and gave a little bit of light to the topic of gambling, magic and the intermixing of the two. It was certainly a ton of fun and we hope you enjoy it! Stay hip and humble!

This week we are continuing our talk on the history of playing cards and their trip throughout the ages! Playing cards have had a beautiful and very colored history. They have bounced from one culture to another, generally corresponding with advances in manufacturing. Each of the cultures that took up the mantle of distribution added their own flavor to playing cards and because of that they have truly become an internationally binding symbol. We hope you have fun listening! Stay hip and humble!

Cards have a very colorful history and this week we give you a sneak peak on the history of cards as we set up our next theme! We tlak about where cards orignated and what they were originally used for. We have a lot of fun and our weird find of the week is something that has a high probabability of making you say "awe." We hope you enjoy! Stay Hip and Humble!

It seems that only once or twice in an era a toy comes out that defines a generation. Tinker toys have done just that. In this episode we look at the colorful history of Tinker toys and the impact that they have had on society and culture as a whole. We found our way to a few other topics of course, but as always we try and keep it hip and humble.