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046: Perfectly Imperfect: A Conversation with Timmy Riordan

What happens when a song breaks open — and something sacred spills out?

In this deeply moving episode, Host Shep Rosenman sits down with singer-songwriter Timmy Riordan for a conversation that is as honest as it is inspiring. Together they explore the beautiful, messy, and profoundly human journey of creating music — from the spark of an idea to the courage it takes to share something truly personal with the world.

Timmy opens up about his creative process, the challenge of living with imperfection, and the spiritual dimension of songwriting that connects ancient wisdom to the songs we write today. At the heart of the conversation is Little Bit O' Gold — a song rooted in the imagery of Psalm 80 — and the remarkable journey from sacred text to finished song. They explore how the Psalmist's cry for restoration and renewal becomes something utterly fresh and alive and how that ancient longing still echoes in our lives today. We also get to hear Timmy play one of his original songs.

Along the way, they dive into the Japanese art of Kintsugi — the idea that broken things repaired with gold are more beautiful for having been broken — as a powerful metaphor for what it means to be an artist and a human.

Whether you're a songwriter, a music lover, or simply someone who has ever struggled to create something meaningful, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace your own imperfections — and find that little bit of gold hiding inside them.

This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Timmy's mom, Mary Beth "Smidge" (Superman)Riordan — may her memory be a blessing and an inspiration to all who hear it.

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056: The Harmony of Hevrusa: A Conversation with Rabba Yaffa Epstein

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