All journals are confessions. Welcome to” Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” the podcast that delves into the coming-of-age stories of an Italian American male who reflects on his youth in and around New York City during the transformative years of 1955 to 1969. Join us as we journey back in time with our host, Richie, a man in his seventies, a man with a wealth of memories and experiences to share. In each episode of” Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” Richie takes us on a nostalgic trip through the sights, sounds, and emotions of his youth. From the bustling streets of Little Italy to the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn and the rest of the world, Richie paints a vivid picture of a bygone era filled with hope, dreams, and challenges. Through his heartfelt storytelling, Richie invites listeners to experience the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and tribulations of growing up in a close-knit Italian American community. From family dinners around the kitchen table to summer days spent playing stickball in the streets, each episode offers a glimpse into a world steeped in tradition, culture, and love. As we follow Richie’s journey from adolescence to young adulthood through the filter of 3/4 of century of life, we witness the pivotal moments that shaped his identity and values. From his earliest memories, his first crush to his first job, from navigating the complexities of friendship to grappling with societal changes, Richie’s stories resonate with universal themes of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Through ”Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” listeners are not only entertained but also enlightened about a pivotal period in American history. Richie’s anecdotes serve as a bridge between the past and the present, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling to connect generations and preserve heritage. And heck, maybe laugh a little too. Can’t hurt! So, come along on this captivating voyage through time and memory with Richie as our guide. ” Confessions of a Mid-Centurian” offers a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate the human experience in all its complexities, inviting us to reflect on our own journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of the past, present, and future through the lens of one man’s remarkable life. Welcome to ”Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” where every story is a treasure waiting to be shared. All journals are confessions. Come here mine....... Always welcome your input at: Confessionsofamidcenturian@gmail.com
Episodes
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
What would you do if you were granted three wishes? Would you chase wealth? Power? Love?
In Confessions of a Mid-Centurian's all-new 6-part radio play series, Father's Hatbox, meet Ralph Mayfair—a hard-working family man whose world is turned upside down when he discovers a genie living in a magical hatbox. But wishes come with a price, and Ralph will soon learn how power and greed can twist the very things—and people—he loves most.
Join us for a gripping journey of choices, consequences, and the tangled threads of the human heart. Episodes of Father’s Hatbox start Monday, March 3 with new episodes every Monday and Friday with the dramatic conclusion on Friday March 21. Subscribe to Confessions of a Mid-Centurian wherever you get your podcasts.
What would you wish for… if you dared?
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Come back with me to Monday Nov 25, 1963- the day American buried her president, the day when my NY World Telegram and Sun paper delivery route customer #47's dog took a chunk out of my leg and what ensues immediately thereafter and how it echoes right up to today!
Thanks, and next episode will drop late Friday 2/28.
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Let's go back 181 years to 1844-The Fist was the slang term for trained telegraph coders' messaging style. You were said to have a "good fist" if your messages were steady in touch and speed and rhythm. Coders came to recognize "the fists" of their fellow coders......important in case an imposter commandeered a telegraph station!
We humans run in circles, but our technology progresses in a straight line. Ah! There's the rub!
Every past era was "modern times" once.
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Ever want to get away? Ever want to just disappear for a while? And do so in the midst of millions of eyes? Yea? I thought so!
well then, come back with me for 13 minutes and 6 seconds and let me take you to the Billboard of Solitude.......a quick getaway from today's noisy nosy world.
Thanks.
PS: Some exciting stuff happening: an original 6- part radio play series starting with our March 3rd episode. And Confessions of a Mid-Centurian will be participating in "PodCasthon 2025" in March too.....trying to do some good.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." Dali Lama XIV
"Where you stand is where you sit". Me
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
“Music is the food of love and longevity. The use of music in therapy is not new and it has long been a common experience that listening to or making music can be soothing or stimulating and is also a good way to express-literally to “squeeze out”- feelings that may otherwise be bottled up. This can have a powerful effect on health.” pp 213.
From 50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People by Sally Beare - 2012
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
This one needs to be heard these days it seems. Just sayin' & enuf said!
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
The government did something very well and this emerging adolescent fellow found out just how well with the help of his fellow neighborhood buddies, the great resources of a great city park and a whole heap of smoldering testosterone and practical imagination......sounds cryptic- but I assure you, it ain't!
Thanks! Next episode drops Friday 2/7/25
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Come here the story that intersects WW2, the United States Postal Service, the Beatles 1st appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, my love of the bass guitar and youthful over-exuberance and under-appreciation of the fruits of hard work.
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Next episode will drop on Monday 2/3/25.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
A little bit about the Parmigiano-Reggiano universe and a little bit about the miracle of mysteries and the mystery of miracles.
A short adventure of two Brooklyn boys sometime in the Autumn of 1960.
'Nuf said.
