Failing Up

In our society titles matter, they create status.  In this episode I discuss the importance of looking beyond titles and learning from the individual.  A title should never diminish  us from asking questions and questioning.  Challenge! A title does not make one superior to the other.  Look beyond the labels absorb information.  Share your perspectives and value, regardless of title or perceived s...

Former Beatle Paul McCartney fueled the old debate about the Beatles and The Rolling Stones, when he referred to the latter as a "Blues cover band."  There is no rivalry, just a shared history of great music during a period when pop culture exploded and took the lead.  The door was open by the Beatles and other great bands came charging through.  All great!   timothymahar.org

This episode is a reflection on when the new was presented to us by trusted journalist, and we the people came to our conclusions based on the information, not some screaming panel or personality.  timothymahar.org

Why through the ages has it proved impossible to give peace a chance?  A question lived and sung by John Lennon. Happy Birthday.  timothymahar.org

If Keith Richards and Mick Jagger still rock like they did for the past 60 years, then all will be just fine.  "We all need someone we can count on, so baby you can count on me."  timothymahar.org

There is something special about a Sunday, where time slows down, and the paper and coffee is a friend always to be found.  Inspired by Kris Kristofferson.  timothymahar.org

In this episode I explore the impact that social media is having on our sense of reality and mutual self value.  Everything is wonderful and everyone is beautiful and happy.  What is real and what is staged?  What is the impact on individuals when crafted perception is reality. No one farts and no one has dimensions in many cases.  A great gift and way to connect and at the same time a great way t...

My reflections on the 20th anniversary of 9-11. timothymahar.org

In this episode I ramble about the importance of making sure all of our pets have their vaccinations against rabbis and other potential diseases.  Why do make sure they are vaccinate and many refuse the same?   timothymahar.org

In this Episode I reflect on the loss  of The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.  how he was the constant and the unseen drive.  I also discuss how comparing the  Rolling Stones to the Beatles does not make sense.  It is apples and Oranges.  Also, in the episode I reflect on the loss of iconic actor Ed Asner and his extraordinary career.  And, I mention a local Bar owner in in Syracuse NY who w...

In this episode I reflect on the the aspects of adolescents and how they carry through friendships, relationships, health and organizations with age.  Hoping we can maintain those authentic responses and actions untainted by what we are told to be or how to act?  If we never allow ourselves to be placed in a box, we really don't have to spend time trying to think outside of it.  timothymahar....

 This is an improvisation in that I take a suggestion and build the podcast around it. In this case the suggestions was a porch.   I plan to have more of these  based on a suggestion given to me just like in an improv scene.  The suggestions can me made by any of the social media platforms  this podcast is on or at my website Timothymahar.org.   timothymahar.org

This episode is about my every day observations.  How the actions of the "normal" may not aligned with the meaning of the word.  timothymahar.org

In this episode I explore the impact that symbolism has in how we communicate and persuade.  As we celebrate our nations independence and all the freedoms we have in the United States, one of the most cherished is our freedom of speech.   Nothing is more American than our cars.   How do we communicate while traveling in our American Institution? The Bumper Sticker!   timothymahar.org

In this episode I share my observations as we begin to step out from our 15 month isolation.  The sense of urgency like the last day of school, and the lack of trust.  Sharing the points made by Alexandra Olson of the Associated Press.  When we step out  on the stage and break through the invisible barrier that exist between actor, performer and the audience, it is referred to as "breaking th...

This episode is an improv update for our soon to be neighbors on the planet Mars.  A current state of affairs in the United States of America, just so they can get  sense of who is moving into their neighborhood in the future.  Also, soliciting potential recommendations as to how we correct so much of our behavior, so that we are not only good neighbors on Mars, but also here on Earth in our own c...

In this episode I reflect on the song made famous by The Monkees, the made for television band who had a popular TV program that aired from 1966-1968. In fact, they out sold the Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined  in 1967.   How this song that reflected the idea of status and success for the main stream at that time,  remains relevant to how we view status and success today!   timothymahar.or...

In this episode I reflect on the correlation between the side effects of medicines we may take for illness, or ailments, and the side effects of our actions.   How the information we digest and the choices we may make for our benefit impact others.  How the leaders that are followed on the premise they tell the truth for our best interest  produce side effects that impact all in society worldwide....

In this episode I reflect upon the beautiful and courageous soul of the artist. The sensitivity  experience, and courage it takes to share.   The impact of personal and societal experiences, how they are catalyst for the creative process.  Through their beautiful expressions artist, this includes musicians, performers, writers, all forms and genres  create awareness .  I draw on my own experience...

If talk were cheap not so many individuals would be getting wealthy by the messages they deliver and the words they use.   If words did not matter all attorneys would be mimes.  In this episode I  talk about the art of rhetoric and the impact our words  have on individuals and groups.  Of course I talk toilet paper a year latter as well!! timothymahar.org

In this episode I talk about the evolution of television, and the events that occurred in parallel during the golden age of the 1960's that became the foundation of what we watch, and are fed today.  How sports, news, tragedy, music and revolution, shaped TV ; deluded and empowered it simultaneously,  thus making it an essential part of our lives, and blurring entertainment from reality.   ti...

In this episode I discuss the pandemic of continued mass shootings in our society and what I perceive to be contributing factors beyond access to automatic weapons.  How have these horrendous acts become possible? What are some of the possible influencers, and how to prevent this tragic loss of life from becoming a norm?? timothymahar.org

In this episode I explore the brilliant complexities of the 1970 album and later Rock Opera Jesus Christ Superstar.  How the incredible music  and lyrics accurately stayed true to the last days of Jesus as written in the bible, and also  explored the complex relationships in the form of a great tragedy.  All held together by the music of the current generation of the time that  reflected the chang...

In this episode I discuss the article written by Pankaj Mishra, Bloomberg Opinion that appeared in the Sunday Syracuse Post-Standard.  FDR's support of the Arts during the Depression and how we need an army of artists supported today to bring us together! timothymahar.org

This episode reflects on the one year anniversary of the Pandemic and all the tragic and inspirational events that followed.  How have we changed as a result of this crisis.  We always change.   timothymahar.org