Episodes
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
TFALM Episode 37 - Guilt By Association?
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Here's a TFALM quickie! Guilt by association? My comments relating to the report that Alec Baldwin has deleted his Twitter account after it is reported that his name is in the Late (financier/sexual predator) Jefferey Epstein's "Little Black Book." But, just because his name appears in that book, does that mean he is guilty of complicity in Epstein's crimes? Despite Baldwin's character flaws and recent incident, does that automatically mean that he was a participant in the crimes of Epstein? And does that mean that any of the others on that list are also complicit? Or do we, as the public, want certain parties to be guilty simply because we don't like them? We know that bad company corrupts good character, but does that mean that we always know when some of our associations are doing evil things?
Monday Dec 06, 2021
TFALM Episode 36 - Let‘s Go Brandon - Appropriate or Not?
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Welcome to Episode 36! Today's rant: "Let's Go, Brandon!" Is it appropriate for Christians to use that motto? Spoiler Alert: I think it's not only appropriate, but I think that's it's a reasonable response. I know many will disagree, but I will read Mike Rowe's take on it and add my perspective.
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
TFALM Episode 35 - Guitar and Instrument Repair with Mark Bussell Jr
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Welcome to Episode 35! In this episode, I have a lengthy conversation with my old friend, Mark Bussell, Jr. as we discuss a different side of music: the crafting, building, care and repair of a musical instrument...mainly guitars. We talk about learning the art of making an instrument, the care and feeding of your guitar, some of his pet peeves about instrument care, and just skipping around on various subjects relating to instrument repair...as well as some personal history.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
TFALM Episode 34 - Alec Baldwin and Selective Compassion
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Hello All! Welcome to yet another episode of TFALM! I examine the public discourse regarding Alec Baldwin due to the recent tragic accidental shooting on the set of his latest movie production. In particular, I discuss the notion of partiality towards celebrities, as well as picking and choosing who we will be compassionate with and who we will freely vilify.
Friday Oct 22, 2021
TFALM Episode 33 - Music Theory and Sight Reading - Help or Hindrance?
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
New Episode: Discussing the topic of the benefits or hindrances of learning Music Theory and/or Sight Reading/Standard Notation. Is it a beneficial skill, or does it stifle creativity? I lay out my opinion that favor the benefits of both. But am I wrong? This episode will not solve the debate; but I am going to weigh in anyway!
Friday Sep 10, 2021
TFALM Episode 32 - Remembering 9 - 11
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Do you remember where you were? I do. On the eve of the 20th Anniversary of the terror attacks on the United States Homeland, I reflect on where I was. Never forget.
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
TFALM Episode 31 - Answering Some Common Guitar Questions
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Welcome to Episode 31! I am going to keep it a little shorter this time! Changing themes to less somber subjects to talk some guitar! I am tackling some common questions asked by beginner and intermediate guitar players.
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Hi! After a short absence, I want to welcome all of you for another ride on the Lawn Mower! In this episode, I talk about how the Church gets the blame for everything...even when it has nothing to do with us. I called this "The Pharisee Card (Part 2...sort of) because I am only going to be orbiting that subject with this particular rant...lol! Anyway, opinions will be given, and I am sure that there will be plenty to disagree with...but Hey! That's what's so fun about doing a podcast!
Monday Jun 14, 2021
TFALM Episode 29 - The Pharisee Card (Part 1)
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Episode 29 - I am not sure which is worse: being "judgmental" or playing the "Pharisee Card." In this episode (Part one of a series), I want to examine this phenomena of Christians using this "card" to attack or to silence other believers.
Monday May 24, 2021
TFALM Episode 28 - Monologue On The Megadeth Controversy
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Welcome to another monologue episode of TFALM! This episode's discussion is about the public reaction to recent news involving the band Megadeth, and how we probably should learn to mind our own business.