SONG OF MY BUTTERFLY (poem for Day 12 #audiomo)
Song of my Butterfly No one heard the song of the butterfly not even my mother, my brothers, nor the dog-walker who strode by our garden and allowed his Bernese Mountain Dog to pee all over my butterfly’s buddleia. No one noticed the sigh of my Painted Lady as she mated with the neighbour’s Painted Man – not even my wife, nor our local parish priest who discouraged kissing on Sunday...
2m Jun 12, 2018
2m
I ROSE FROM THE DEAD (poem for Day 11 #audiomo)
I rose from the dead We’d all love to rise from the dead and snatch a second chance from the teeth of history. Which of you would refuse resurrection and leave the stones in place until the winter breaks? My death was cold and stank of feces left by swallows fit to glide away. I never knew how long my death would last until I rose again from the jaws of a mystery made before the sta...
1m Jun 12, 2018
1m
I ROSE FROM THE DEAD (poem for #audiomo Day 10)
I rose from the dead We’d all love to rise from the dead and snatch a second chance from the teeth of history. Which of you would refuse resurrection and leave the stones in place until the winter breaks? My death was cold and stank of feces left by swallows fit to glide away. I never knew how long my death would last until I rose again from the jaws of a mystery made before the stars explo...
2m Jun 10, 2018
2m
WHEN I AM OLD (poem for #Audiomo Day 9
When I am old When I am old the lines will show, the words perhaps no longer flow. The eyes will set and surely droop while underneath the bones will stoop. Across the brow may stretch a crease, a surface etched before deceased. When I am old the days I rue have slipped away and didn’t accrue. The fire records and cannot lie, the marks shine through and never die. When I am old there’ll be no ...
2m Jun 09, 2018
2m
TIMEO ERGO SUM (poem for #audiomo Day 8)
Timeo Ergo Sum [with thanks to Descartes] I am anxious therefore I am. Je suis anxieux donc je suis #audiomo Day 8
1m Jun 08, 2018
1m
BACKTRACKING (poem for #AudioMo Day 7)
Poem by Paul O'Mahony - recorded for #AudioMo 2018 Day 7 Backtracking They robbed one man of his loneliness when they automated the Skelligs a lighthouse for the wider world went out. You could feed a multitude on the soft greenery with the loaves and fishes behind that view. We climbed the stairs assembled with the same architectural craft as those stones igloos. The cell opened up ...
1m Jun 07, 2018
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YOU JUST CAME TO ME (poem for #audiomo Day 6)
You just came to me Pig-sty to cattle track, anemones to fountain-pen, you sat in yellowed armchair, among psychiatric alumni, released into a fighting streetscape, where burnt-out cars took place of bicycles. Your warrior-self listened to every voice with the greeting of a saint who wrote with a sun-lit plume. Prince of the messengers, carrier of connections, pointing companions arou...
3m Jun 06, 2018
3m
THERE ARE TIMES (#audiomo 2018 Day 5)
Recorded specially for the #AudioMo community of audio lovers & makers by Paul O'Mahony on 5th June - Day 5
1m Jun 05, 2018
1m
GROWING - (#AudioMo 2018 Day 4)
A poem by Paul O'Mahony - recorded specially for the community of audio lovers known as #AudioMo on 4th June 2018 Growing You’re never too old to waste your life the old man cried To fritter away an hour a day and spend the coins of change No way you lose that fear of the living the old man cried Spend your time awaiting, waiting to be seen and you see it all slip by You’re never beyo...
1m Jun 04, 2018
1m
EXTRACT FROM DIARY OF JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA Thurs May 16th 33AD #audiomo
Poem by Paul O'Mahony - recorded specially for Day 3 of the audio 'community-in-action' known as #AudioMo 2018 This is the 11th year of AudioMo.
4m Jun 03, 2018
4m
THE THRUSH HAS GONE AWAY - #audiomo 2018 - Day 2
A poem by Paul O'Mahony - recorded specially for the community of audio lovers called #AudioMo 2018.
2m Jun 02, 2018
2m
EULOGY FOR OUR MUM - #audiomo - Day 1
A poem by Paul O'Mahony - recorded specially for Day 1 of  #AudioMo 2018
3m Jun 01, 2018
3m
MORE "Illusions"
4m Apr 10, 2018
4m
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR SHARON O'NEILL OF TOASTMASTERS
You hear about Toastmasters International District 71 Conference. It's called SafeHaven2018 - and will happen in Cork on 11-13 May 2018. No 1 This is first of a mini-series of episodes that will feature members of the local organising team. Meet & listen to Sharon O'Neill here
5m Apr 10, 2018
5m
Reading "ILLUSIONS the adventures of a reluctant Messiah"
Part 1 of a reading by Paul O'Mahony from the book by Richard Bach
14m Apr 10, 2018
14m
MOANBAUN WOOD - a poem by Paul O'Mahony
First draft of a poem recited & recorded in Moanbaun Wood. I found my spectacles on the path retraced my steps thankful. I wanted to see the recording. the man in the green coat and black hair came here by night crisp clear sight a lantern on his forehead he said some dogs were trained here maybe search and rescue. how many shades of green are here? this is a place to stumble into l...
7m Apr 03, 2018
7m
The Talk Show For Talkers (Part 1) #wearetoastmasters
Ted Mellamphy introduces the show - supported by Moira O'Brien & Paul O'Mahony Agenda for the whole Show Word of the Week (WOTW) is HARANGUE Quote of the Week (QOTW) District 71 Newsletter from Laura Bruce Webinars Body Language Part 1 here is mainly chat between three Toastmasters from Cork - followed by HARANGUE - followed by chat about new grandmother Moira O'Brien. Contact us : ema...
16m Mar 30, 2018
16m
KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON EVERY DAY - Business Jazz Podcast
(29 minutes) This is about "Dressing for work". First you hear Paul tell Roger about "The White Company" ... Roger brings Steve Jobs in his polo neck onto the catwalk ... Paul introduces Rita Clifton's dress ("Rita Ann Clifton CBE is a British advertising professional and a former UK Chairman of Interbrand who currently works as a speaker, facilitator, writer, and non-executive director of ...
30m Mar 30, 2018
30m
IRONING SHIRTS & OPERA MUSIC
Paul O'Mahony says "ironing is good for the soul" while operatic music plays faintly in the background - until Paul is distracted
36m Mar 21, 2018
36m
HUMAN ELEMENT WINS EVERY TIME - Business Jazz Podcast
Paul O'Mahony & Roger Overall chat about The Hotel First, you hear ongoing conversation about what it's been like for Roger & Paul to talk with each other. "Discovering what you don't know is learning..." [There's a dog in the corner of Paul's kitchen - Louis the English Setter may guest on this show.] Whining ... complaining ... leads to Roger's hotel experience in UK. The hotel Roger & ...
32m Mar 21, 2018
32m
Another Disappointment for me this morning
Recorded in kitchen on 21.3.2018 - Paul O'Mahony's iPhone died. I was just about to upload the best 10 minutes of audio in human history. Lost - destroyed - obliterated. How could this be good for me? That's what this episode is about.
5m Mar 21, 2018
5m
With Affection - With Attention
From my kitchen in Glanmire - suburb of Cork City Ireland. Recorded over a cup of big-standard tea (Lyons). If you listen - you'll hear me wondering what to say - to try to please you? - to please me?If you stay listening - you'll hear about milk & free flights to Madrid, London, Barcelona.It's Madrid I'll fly to.
5m Mar 19, 2018
5m
Irish Talkers on "The Talk Show for Talkers" - Toastmasters International
This 50 minute episode of 'The Talk Show for Talkers' comes from Cork Ireland - first broadcast on Irish Radio International. Presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O'Mahony. Vicky Lester is our guest on the show. #wearetoastmasters
1hr Feb 15, 2018
1hr
Read Your Customer's Emotions Perfectly - Business Jazz Podcast S5E3
Podcasting from Cork Ireland You hear Paul O'Mahony & Roger Overall (https://www.showandtellcommunications.net/about-us/#bio) talking about "I know enough to be dangerous". Dangerous companies, perilous companies ... Japanese chef preparing fugu fish ... you can die if the fish isn't prepared properly ... and not by trial & error. If you want to be genuinely attractive in business - you can...
35m Feb 06, 2018
35m
In praise of lunch in @Nash19Cork Ireland (live)
During lunch in Nash19 on Princes Street Cork, Paul O'Mahony recorded how much he loved the food & the customer service. "My favourite lunch place in Cork..." Paul paid for his lunch.
3m Jan 24, 2018
3m
"Listen to Yourself" - speech to Toastmasters at Blarney Club (District 71)
Paul O'Mahony gave this prepared speech at his local #Toastmasters club. The purpose of the speech was to assist members to improve their communication confidence & skills. Paul set out to persuade members of the club to record themselves speaking at meetings - and to listen to themselves afterwards. You hear Paul doing his best - practising the art of "Persuading with Power" . (Project No 9...
7m Jan 24, 2018
7m
Business Jazz Podcast - Custard Tarts, Cork Coffee & Bite Size Cafe Bakery
Business Jazz Podcast is presented & produced by Roger Overall & Paul O'Mahony of Show&Tell Communications (https://www.showandtellcommunications.net/) .  This is the Finale of Season 4 (recorded in December 2017). The podcast is also available on Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-491903287)
3m Jan 17, 2018
3m
Walt Whitman's Greatest Poem - perhaps
Paul O'Mahony reads "When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom'd" by Walt Whitman - from the 1892 edition of "Leaves of Grass". Paul says "this is one of the greatest poems ever written". Walt Whitman is Paul's favourite poet.
22m Jan 15, 2018
22m
Being blind to gender is foolish - on Business Jazz Podcast
Note: This episode was live streamed via Periscope. You hear Roger Overall (https://www.showandtellcommunications.net/about-us/#bio) in British Columbia, Canada - talking with Paul O'Mahony (https://www.showandtellcommunications.net/about-us/#bio) in his kitchen in Cork Ireland. There's a short conversation about Canada, including reference to  First Nation people Then a few words about Jane...
32m Jan 09, 2018
32m
Who's Jo? A story of my internet life (2005 -)
A 16 minute account by Paul O'Mahony - from when he started blogging in summer 2005 - including when he started using audio on Audioboo from 2010 - up to what Paul does on Anchor today. All about having an audience for his writing & podcasting... All about having a personal approach & motivation...
17m Jan 05, 2018
17m
Sail through choppy waters this year
This idea is to help you & others navigate the coming year - get most out of 2018 & do your best work. Chris Brogan first suggested this in 2006. He came up this the idea of picking three words - three lighthouses by which to steer your way through what's bound to be a choppy year. [Here's Chris Brogan http://chrisbrogan.com/3words2018/] There will be heavy seas. Fair winds too. Often you w...
11m Jan 02, 2018
11m
Business Jazz Podcast - raw & unedited
(30 minutes) You hear what happens before, during & after Roger Overall & Paul O'Mahony record the latest episode. Podcasting from Cork Ireland (in the Republic of Work on Tuesday morning at about 10:25 - 10:50). Most of the conversation is about a café in Midleton County Cork "Bite Size" (https://www.bitesize.ie/). All about moving expanding your business to a new location. All about your b...
33m Dec 06, 2017
33m
David Gluckman speaking at CongRegation2017 UnConference : "No Nonsense Innovation"
"No Nonsense Innovation | David Gluckman | Inventor of Baileys David GluckmanDavid Gluckman was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 1st November 1938, the day that Sea Biscuit and War Admiral fought out the Race of the Century at Pimlico Park, Baltimore. Educated in Johannesburg, he joined a local advertising agency after university and soon fell in love with business. He made the pilgri...
25m Nov 27, 2017
25m
Paul O'Mahony: "Innovating is tough" - an unconference unpaper for CongRegation 2017
The unconference is going to happen in the village of Cong from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. The website is http://congregation.ie/huddles/index.html
11m Nov 23, 2017
11m
Catastrophes are highly desirable
Business Jazz Podcast - how to be genuinely attractive in business todayis a weekly podcast by Paul O'Mahony & Roger Overall. Podcasting from Cork Ireland, Roger & Paul discuss disasters & how to remain attractive while recovering from the worst disruption. The shownotes are here: The podcast starts with Roger & Paul describing what happened the last time they recorded the podcast. A disaster...
32m Nov 15, 2017
32m
Chat with Toastmaster Anthony Day, conference organiser for SteelCity2017 in Sheffield
(10 minutes)Recorded in the bar of the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn Hotel in Sheffield, UK. Paul O'Mahony talks with Anthony Day about (1) Anthony's experience at Toastmasters(2) The 2017 District 71 Conference (SteelCity2017) (3) Speech contests at the conference(4) Anthony's motivation for organising the conference(5) The local organising team(6) Why the team decided the conference should come...
11m Nov 06, 2017
11m
What's Your Favourite Song in a Foreign Language #Octaver17
Recorded for #Octaver17 - the online music community festival that runs 1-31 October every year since 2012. You hear Paul doing his best to read French lyrics by Jacques Brel - and put the question "What's your favourite song in a foreign language?" (suggested by Jana) You hear Jacques Brel - Nina Simone - Dusty Springfield singing "Ne me quitte pas"
15m Oct 27, 2017
15m
It's time to wake up to #Octaver17 - This music will make you wake up smiling
Recorded specially for #Octaver17 - the online music festival that runs every day in October every year since 2012. This is the topic for Day 22 - I'm behind the curve recording this on Thursday 26th. But I intend to record a full set of 31 Octavers - and add them all to our website http://www.octaver.net On this day - you hear me present a question: which would you prefer to wake to- nostalg...
12m Oct 26, 2017
12m
"No man is an island" - Speech at Toastmasters Competition
Recorded at the Impromptu Speaking Competition Final of Division A in District 71 of #Toastmasters International on 22 October.Paul O'Mahony's winning speech. Paul is a member of Blarney Club in Cork Ireland.As a result, Paul will go to the District Final in Sheffield - at the #SteelCity2017 Conference.
3m Oct 23, 2017
3m
My song to a distant loved one
Recorded specially for the October music festival #Octaver - Day 21 You hear Paul read the lyrics and explain why he's chosen this song. You hear Dusty Springfield sing it in 1967
5m Oct 21, 2017
5m
Song I'd like to sing to the President
Recorded specially for #Octaver17 Day 19 - the online music festival that happens every year in October. Paul wants to sing "You've got to be carefully taught". He talks about his experience of "South Pacific". You hear several versions :- the film (1958) Oscar Hammerstein introduces the song "You've Got to be Taught" from his show "South Pacific" during The National Conference of Christians...
14m Oct 19, 2017
14m
My musical coffee shop
Recorded specially for #Octaver17 (Day 17) - the online annual musical festival that happens in October. Paul talks about the sort of coffee house he'd like to own - and the sort of music he'd like to play there. Tamla Motown or Opera?
10m Oct 18, 2017
10m
A favourite movie - soundtrack
Recorded specially for #Octaver17 - the online music festival. Paul talks about Il Postino. You hear the theme, concert version and a piece from the soundtrack
9m Oct 18, 2017
9m
Fast music: how does it make you feel?
Recorded specially for the #Octaver17 music festival. Paul selects 'Dueling Banjos' played by ERIC WEISSBERG & STEVE MANDELL
5m Oct 14, 2017
5m
The best new music I've heard in the last year
Recorded specially for the music festival #Octaver17 You hear Garry Moore play "Still got the Blues"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_YMLDvvnw
6m Oct 12, 2017
6m
CultureTime: 9 October "Homage to Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel died on 9 October 1978. Paul O'Mahony recorded this episode on the 39th anniversary of his passing. You hear Brel sing extracts from (1) Dans le Port d Amsterdam (2) Madeline (3) Ne me quitte pas and (4) Dusty Springfield "Ne me quitte pas" in English (extract) (5) Ray Charles "Ne me quitte pas" in English (extract) (6) Nina Simone "Ne me quitte pas" (extract) (7) Davie Bow...
15m Oct 10, 2017
15m
The ideal length for a piece of music
Recorded specially for the music festival #Octaver17. Paul talks about & plays extracts from (1) John Cage "4.33"(2) The Box Tops "The Letter" (1967)(3) The Beatles "From Me to You" (1963)(4) Adam Faith "What Do You Want" (1959)(5) Elvis Presley "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear "(1957) (6) Wagner's Ring (7) Van Morrison "Madame George"(8) Chris Butler "The Devil Glitch"
12m Oct 09, 2017
12m
The song I give to @Gwenllian (Shannon Smith RIP)
Recorded as part of the #Octaver17 music festival. Paul O'Mahony offers this song "Divers" by Joanna Newsom in celebration of Shannon Smith - known as @Gwenllian on Audioboo(m)
9m Oct 08, 2017
9m
The human voice is music to my ears
Recorded specially for the music festival #octaver17. You hear Paul talk about how much the human voice means to him. Paul plays :(1) Stanley Holloway recite "The Lion and Albert"(2) Eleanór a Rún sung by Róisín El Safty at the Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay. (3) Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Act 2 by Benjamin O'Mahony & Natalie Thomas (original pronunciation)
12m Oct 08, 2017
12m
Is Music the food of love?
Made specially for the October 2017 music festival #Octaver17 Paul talks about love, lust, desire & Procol Harum & Dalila & Gregorian Chant for Meditation "Allelujah" Paul reaches a question: 'Is there any situation for which music isn't a good companion?'
11m Oct 06, 2017
11m