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Failing Up

Life is improvisation! Observations from a regular guy who always turned left when told to go right and has spent his life with improvisation, his safe place. Exploring the relationships between crisis and creativity. Life is improv. We are all failing up!

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15:56

Dirty Phone Talk

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2025/09/27

In a day and age when most of us are obsessed with washing hands in the bathroom and not having to touch anything, we carry one filthy item with us after we depart this public space of shared germs and no eye contact. It is our phone that one item we can't live without for one second of the day. We cross the street with it, walk into each other on sidewalks, refuse to shut it off on planes, and yes carry on conversations while in the public bathroom. You get out of a bathroo...

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50:57

A Conversation with Frank Malfitano

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2025/09/05

In this episode I have a conversation with the one and only Frank Malfitano the founder and Executive Director of the Syracuse, N.Y. Jazz Fest. We explore Frank's vast musical and cultural experiences and reflect on the impact earlier artists had on the evolution of Rock and Roll, Jazz, and Blues. Artists who's music is just as important and vibrant in today's scene. Frank is a true treasure and continues to bring incredible artists and music to this region! timothymahar.org

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56:56

Art Talk with Stephen Butler

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2025/08/28

In this episode I have a conversation with Stephen Butler the former Executive Director of CNY Arts, actor, and playwriter. Our conversation touched on the impact the arts have played throughout history. We also discussed the evolution of the creative process through times of crisis, and Stephen's new play. timothymahar.org

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11:55

The New York State Fair

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2025/08/25

The end of summer tradition, the New York State Fair. Most states have a fair and in the case of New York it takes place at the end of August and ends on Labor Day. Once the clock strikes midnight a switch is flipped and it is autumn in New York. The Fair is an annual touchstone of fried food, rides, cows, horses, music, all kinds of exhibitions, sweating people, games and more. If you it can be fried it's at the Fair. The constant and comfort is that no matter what is going...

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20:06

Job Description for President of the United States of...

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2025/08/22

Almost all jobs whether it be a counter position at fast food restaurant, or CEO, of a large company, coach, university president, plumber etc.. has a description, qualification for the position sought. They fall into the areas of experience, education, character background, have you ever been convicted of a felony bankrupted a business, because why would you hire them to lead your business. Yet, the President of the United States the leader for the free world does not have a descriptio...

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11:41

Fake History

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2025/08/19

When the government decides they would like to recommend the displaying and telling of history in a narrative that is beneficial to them, it is no longer history, it is propaganda. Propaganda is intended to communicate a message through multiple platforms attempting to pursued the audience for the benefit of the sender. When history becomes tainted and fake, we live in a dangerous reality, where truth is fabricated and events of the past will repeat themselves. Fake History ...

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11:40

Slow the F%#* Down!

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2025/08/14

Here we are in the Dog Days of summer, and as I approach the grocery store with heat and humidity at 95% I am greeted by a display of ceramic Jack O Lanterns!! What the Hell?? No wonder people say summer a time flies. We are always looking two months in the future, dictated by advertising and marketing. Halloween in August, Christmas in October, Valentines Day in December, stop the madness!! Screw the ceramic Jack o Lantern, and grab some sunscreen! timothymahar.org

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17:13

Knowledge is Power

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2025/08/11

One of the reasons, an administration will attempt to control universities, media, news, and other messengers is that an informed public is a threat. Instead of addressing the message, they address the messenger to divert from information they do not want to get out, such as a jobs, report, or other outcomes that are not beneficial to them. Take away the avenues of information and knowledge then individuals operate on blind faith, in regard to health, the economy, you name it. It ...

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13:12

Taking the Public out of Broadcasting

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2025/08/04

Public broadcasting is truly the last bastion of principles, and services to those they reach. I have always felt that it was on a different plain then the commercial, networks and cable stations. PBS provides world views, and entertainment, outstanding educational programing through The Children's Television Workshop. These stations in many regions are the only links to information, and life saving warnings of impending threating weather conditions. I have found NPR t...

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43:23

Behind the Mask of the Dome Ranger

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2025/07/27

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with the former Dome Ranger, Dennis Brogan, who was seen roving the court and in the stands for Syracuse University basketball and Football during the glory years of the Big East of the 1980's. Dennis is a true renaissance man, in addition to being the Dome Ranger, he is an actor, former radio personality, political veteran who onetime held a high level position in a former city of Syracuse mayors office, and is an author. ...

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25:34

CBS, Coward Broadcasting Network.

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2025/07/21

Political satire has been around as long as time, from Mark Twain, Will Rogers, and in my life-time, the Smothers Brothers, Rowan and Martin, Laugh-In, Saturday Night Live, all entertaining and informative, it goes hand in glove with politics. So, when CBS does cower, shrink like pair in a speedo coming out of the cold pool, and cancel "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" stating it is for financial reason, well the scent of limburger cheese is in the air. It is not the first t...

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14:30

Grill Baby Grill

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2025/07/14

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the outdoor grills come out and cooking outside mostly over a gas fabricated fire is the thing to do here in the Northeastern part of the U.S. From the time humans were able to control fire some 2 million years ago, outdoor cooking became a survival tool, than through our evolution a recreational activity. Make no mistake a man is king when cooking his meat over a fire! Yes, it is mostly a man thing around the grill just like millio...

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11:05

The Party is Over!

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2025/07/06

There longer are two political parties in this nation. What was once the Republican Party of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and the Bush's is now a movement called MAGA. Oh yes, there are republican's in title that currently are the majority in the House and Senate, but make no mistake they are controlled by MAGA. They vote for self survival and not the interests of the nation. On the other side there is no longer a Democratic party. The party of FDR, Truman, JF...

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16:09

The Problem with Peace

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2025/06/28

It seems that forever we have pleaded in the words of John Lennon's song: "All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance," however it does not seem possible and why? Peace is not profitable, it does not feed the greed of few to help many. So, instead of working together as one, to improve all, we have war. Through the centuries weapons have evolved that can wipe out everyone, and the planet all at once. Peace, does not line the pockets and the feed the egos of the few that ignore their...

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20:37

Summer Stress, The Clock is Ticking.

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2025/06/22

Well, it's summer in the great northeastern portion of the United States, and that means we have 90 days to have fun damn it. Get out the boat, pack the beach, the public pools, be in denial about the pee, (there is not a red ring), fit into last year's bathing suit even if it does not fit! Bumping into sweaty strangers, lathered in sunscreen, golf until you drop!! Lather up make sure to get outside, these days will not last. The countdown begins before summer officially sta...

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15:15

America's Coffee Rage

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2025/06/15

We have all heard numerous stories regarding road rage, but let me tell you I believe coffee rage is far more serious. I had the opportunity stand inside at a drive-thru coffee shop this week, and see the machine at work. There were 20 cars waiting to order, and inside the tension was suffocating. At these coffee shops people order coffee like they are at some five star restaurant, or it's a science experiment. They are rushed stressed, and on edge until they get their cup with te...

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14:48

DOGE Ball

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2025/06/08

Well, the most powerful man in the world and the riches man in the world have broken up, and not in a pretty way. This has been a public break-up for the ages, and all in real time for real viewers. This is reality TV and it's best and worst. The consequences could be immense, and the ramifications negative for, yes us the citizens. DOGE may be closed but the balls are flying! timothymahar.org

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15:50

Everyone is Pissed

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2025/06/01

It seems to me everyone is pissed off, whether it is on the road, in the airport, at the store, or the fast food drive thru, the world is pissed. It seems like anger has become our go to emotion. Sometimes there are real good reasons to be angry, however in some cases it seems anger has become the norm. I'm thinking that's not a good thing. It can be manipulated, if anger is directed in one direction, individuals, and countries are not looking in the direction of real ...

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17:11

Mind Game

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2025/05/24

I have had the pleasure to work at two fine Universities. Our academic institutions are the epicenters of divers thoughts, research, creativity and artistic expression. They benefit all in our society beyond their ivory covered walls. They open minds and the world to us. When a government steps in and attempts to regulate who is allowed to attend, and what they can learn, it is the ultimate form of suppression. Creating a dependent society, that is afraid or unab...

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23:51

Trump the Great Communicator

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2025/05/24

Before I get any farther let me make it clear I do not support the policies of the current administration on any level. I am a life long Democrat. Now, having said that I cannot deny that Donald Trump is the greatest political communicator in the history of this country. One does not overcome all he has and get re-elected to the Presidency without that skill set. He is a master of persuasion, marketing and consistent messaging. He has manipulated the media like no othe...

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