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!
Episodes
208 episodes
Tomato Soup
Nothing beats a nice warm bowl of tomato soup on a rainy autumn day in the Northeastern United States. As the rain falls on the vibrant leaves from a gray sky there is a sense of warmth and peace in that familiar bowl of soup. The changin...
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Season 5
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Episode 255
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16:15
A Conversation with Rex Lyons from the Ripcords and Haudenosaunee Confederacy
In this episode I have an insightful and entertaining conversation with former international lacrosse player for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, founding member of the rock band The Ripcords and lecturer/mentor Rex Lyons. We touched on the...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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51:04
A Conversation with Author Ava Zacardi
In this episode I have a conversation with author and renaissance woman Ava Zacardi. Ava has completed her final book in her Julia trilogy titled, 'Forever Julia, Bella's Journey." Her exploration of family, art and regional beauty ...
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Season 5
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Episode 253
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39:51
Autumn In New York
There is not a place on earth that can compete with Autumn in New York. From Manhattan, to Old Forge, the Great Lakes, the St Lawrence River, and Niagara Falls, Autumn in New York is a different experience to be cherished. Yes diffe...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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13:54
Dirty Phone Talk
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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15:56
A Conversation with Frank Malfitano
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 art...
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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50:57
Art Talk with Stephen Butler
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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56:56
The New York State Fair
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 autum...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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11:55
Job Description for President of the United States of America
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 experie...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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20:06
Fake History
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 m...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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11:41
Slow the F%#* Down!
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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11:40
Knowledge is Power
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 244
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17:13
Taking the Public out of Broadcasting
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 enter...
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Season 5
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Episode 243
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13:12
Behind the Mask of the Dome Ranger
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.&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 242
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43:23
CBS, Coward Broadcasting Network.
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.&...
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Season 5
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Episode 241
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25:34
Grill Baby Grill
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 mill...
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Season 5
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Episode 240
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14:30
The Party is Over!
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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11:05
The Problem with Peace
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, instea...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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16:09
Summer Stress, The Clock is Ticking.
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 i...
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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20:37
America's Coffee Rage
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 ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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15:15
DOGE Ball
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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14:48
Everyone is Pissed
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 reason...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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15:50
Mind Game
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 wall...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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17:11