x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Failing Up

Life is improvisation! Observations from a regular guy on how with world around us impacts who we are and what we perceive. I explore how life is more about asking questions than accepting what is presented. In addition to my own reflections and experiences, I interview guests from the art, literary, music, cultural and political fields to gain insight as to how we all impact the world we share and our joint realities. We are all failing up!

society & culture

All Episodes

12:30

Yes, Timmy Toboggans Can Fly

Failing Up ·

2024/12/17

Growing up when and where I did, the winters could be very cold and snowy.To take advantage of this season I found myself participating in winter sports along with friends. My three favorite's were: throwing snowballs at cars, Ski-Doo rodeo, and of course tobogganing. Well, tobogganing fell off the list after a late night fateful jump on the local iconic reservoir that left four snowmen spread on a hill with a shattered toboggan. We were no Snow Angels. timothymah...

en-us

15:06

Christmas, THE CLOCK IS TICKING!!!!!

Failing Up ·

2024/12/10

The minute the last trick-or-treater put's down their bag for the night, the clock begins ticking for Christmas. We are reminded of the number of days left beginning November 1st. Black Friday is everywhere you go, there is no escape! Everyday you are being reminded only 35 shopping days, then only 20, then you better get packages in the mail by 12/15 or you are toast. Run! only 20 days, get that tree, food, decorations, gifts. Only 10 days, 5 days, where is the eggnog...

en-us

13:25

Unwrapping Christmas Music

Failing Up ·

2024/12/04

The holiday season is upon, and Christmas is at the forefront with decorations, the tree, cookies, drinks, shopping Santa, Christmas programs, and specials, it goes on and on. There is one thing that holds the season together like a bow on a gift, and that is Christmas music. Christmas music is everywhere and for 6 weeks like a drug. Rockstar's, popstars, country and classical singers all want the elusive classic timeless song, There are many types of Christmas music:T...

en-us

15:25

Thanksgiving Everyone's Holiday

Failing Up ·

2024/11/27

Thanksgiving is a holiday that belongs to everyone. There are no specific religious, themes, it is not just a "red" or "blue" holiday, it is inclusive. It was a holiday founded on gratitude. There is no crazy commercialization, just a big parade and football. It is a holiday based on sharing a meal and time with family and friends and those less fortunate. It is a holiday where the smell and tastes of certain foods bring to life the memories of loved ones no long...

en-us

20:04

Information Pollution

Failing Up ·

2024/11/23

Just like with the environment, when unregulated garbage, toxins and exhausts are dumped into our oceans, omitted into the air, and just tossed anywhere, the effects to the environment, and those that occupy this planet have unhealthy and life threating ramifications. The same holds true for the mass amounts of information we are exposed to daily/hourly from a plethora ( I really wanted to use that word) of sources. Fact and fiction blurred and sometimes just one. A constant...

en-us

13:09

Crack Communication

Failing Up ·

2024/11/19

Our great addiction to the phone, (which is not really a phone) is stronger than crack and I would argue would be just as difficult to kick. Our phone, (which is really not a phone), this device is our photo gallery, weather system, medical tracker, financial advisor, trip guide, entertainment guide, match maker, calorie and step counter and much more. People bury their faces in it while walking, shopping and even talking, what can they be looking at, who are they texting? I know ...

en-us

13:24

America Look In The Mirror

Failing Up ·

2024/11/16

During this time in our history where emotions are running the gamut. The common questions are how, why? Or, in some cases yes, half the electorate is celebrating. Just like when a person is in despair or in the grasps of addiction they may not recognize who they see in the mirror the same may hold true for America. To be able to change that reflection takes positive change, positive work, and reaching out for understanding. Working together regardless of b...

en-us

16:10

Blue Collar

Failing Up ·

2024/11/11

I grew up in a "blue collar family. One grandfather was a firefighter, the other work at a plant. My father worked at large plant then the power company, my mother was a nurse. I have always looked at those people, nurses, plumbers electricians, police officers, fire and EMT as the true backbone of our nation. You know it when you need them!Also, I have been able to travel all over and can drop more names a places then then geese droppings in migration. Although,...

en-us

16:11

Ketchup the Vegetable

Failing Up ·

2024/11/08

In 1981 due to cutbacks in the school lunch program, then President Ronald Reagan attempted to have ketchup declared a vegetable. Well, congress went crazy and said no way. Now, for the purpose of replacing vegetables on school lunches I agree with the decision of congress at the time, however I do think ketchup is truly America's vegetable. We put ketchup on everything, eggs, hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, meatloaf, burned food to make it taste good, food we don't like. ...

en-us

14:50

My Therapy

Failing Up ·

2024/11/03

This is the 200th episode of Failing Up. As we celebrate this milestone I want to thank all of you who continue to download this podcast, which is really a form of self therapy. I appreciate being able to share my fragmented ramblings on a regular basis, my mind is not a neighborhood to spend a lot of time in alone. This program is my version of neighborhood watch. Jungle Jim, and I look forward to our next 200 episodes. There's a lot in my head to get out!timoth...

en-us

11:26

'I Got A Rock"

Failing Up ·

2024/10/31

There are the classic Halloween candies that continue to rise to the top of all goblin lists. These are Halloween Hall of Fame (HOF) candies. The Milky Way Bar, Three Musketeers, Snickers, Milk Duds, Butterfingers to name a few. Then there are the retired treats, "the rocks", homemade popcorn ball, apples, Pez etc. I assume and thank God that "Bobbing for Apples" has been retired to the Halloween HOF. Gross!! timothymahar.org

en-us

8:00

Trick or Treat, Cut Off Age

Failing Up ·

2024/10/30

Show me some ID! If you are old enough to drive a car or get a Learner's Permit or Driver's License, you are too old to Trick or Treat! No candy for you 16yrs with just a hat on and a pillowcase telling me your in a boy band!! timothymahar.org

en-us

14:00

Whac-A-Poll

Failing Up ·

2024/10/27

As this important election is about to reach its climax. I find myself overwhelmed with all the polls. For the last 90 days is seems a different poll comes out daily with different percentages. The Emerson College Poll, the Siena College Poll, the New York Time, Wall Street Journal, Fox News, CNN, NBC, Taco Bell, McDonalds, on and on. Stop the madness! They are up they are down they are all around. Then in the end, they say the race is tied?? It's like Whac-A- Mo...

en-us

13:18

America Needs A Woman

Failing Up ·

2024/10/22

I read and hear political pundits constantly repeat, " we are not ready for a woman President." My response and question is why not? Who says when we are ready?? I believe we are long over due. Leadership is not about size or chromosomes. It is about characteristics, like empathy, truthfulness, courage to stand-up to opponents for the greater good, vision just to mention a few. My perspective is we have given men 46 chances to get it right, and about 20 have done...

en-us

24:31

"The Winter Rat"

Failing Up ·

2024/10/13

Growing up in the Northeastern United States presented unique cultural occurrences back, "in the day". One of them being the purchase of some type of car that was on life support that would be driven throughout the winter months instead of a motorcycle or nice hot rod. This car was disposable and it did not matter if the salt on the roads ate what was left of it alive. Now, in my case, being a guy who knew very little and did not care about cars, I drove these cars year rou...

en-us

18:09

Still Catholic After All These Years

Failing Up ·

2024/09/24

First of all up front and out of the gate, I am pro-choice, believe women should be on the altar, any sexual abuser should be punished to the extremes of the law, and I go to confession when I am lonely. Having stated all this, I am still Catholic. In my case Catholicism is in my DNA from birth. It is family tradition, political association, martyrs during the troubles, and faith. Not just being Irish, but Irish Catholic. From altar boy to working in a dioc...

en-us

16:05

Fall Flannel

Failing Up ·

2024/09/09

Just like that Labor Day ends, and in the northeast you wake up the next morning to autumn. The trees start to change color overnight. Every apple orchard and pumpkin patch comes to life. The air is crisp, and the apple fritters are warm. Cider is flowing, and every drink is pumpkin spice or cider, and yes donuts are ok to eat. Football is everywhere so are politicians. It's Autumn, the brief but best season, especially in the northeast. Where the hell is my flan...

en-us

17:13

Fair Fried

Failing Up ·

2024/09/02

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer, and for this region of the world the last ritual of the season is the New York State Fair. I have attended the Fair on a regular basis since I was a child, and just like when we grow those experiences change with age. Except one thing never changes, the smell and instant craving for Fair fried food! Fried onions, potato's, greasing sausage and onion sandwiches, and the main event...fried dough! At the Fair, the fr...

en-us

13:13

Thank You Gus!!

Failing Up ·

2024/08/25

Gus Walz, son of Democratic Vice President Tim Walz, showed America what love looks like as his father gave his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. When Gus stood up tears streaming from his eyes telling the world, 'that's my dad", he gave a lesson in love this world needs. That beautiful 17yrs teenager did not care about what anyone was thinking, was not too proud or cool to cry, he just wanted us to know he loves his dad! A lesson for all to lear...

en-us

13:13

Thank You Guz!

Failing Up ·

2024/08/25

Guz Walz, son of Democratic Vice President Tim Walz, showed America what love looks like as his father gave his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. When Guz stood up tears streaming from his eyes telling the world, 'that's my dad", he gave a lesson in love this world needs. That beautiful 17yrs teenager did not care about what anyone was thinking, was not too proud or cool to cry, he just wanted us to know he loves his dad! A lesson for all to lear...

en-us

272 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger