Failing Up

 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.  

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

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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!  

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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 the forth wall" We are now breaking through the forth wall of isolation and stepping back out among real people. 

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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 country.   Maybe it takes a view of a Martian to make sense of what is occurring in our country today?? 

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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!  

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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.    I look at this through the structure and lens of the improv games, "Side Effects". 

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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 with improvisation.   If you have 27 minutes, check it out! Quicker than an oil change! 

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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!!

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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.  

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