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Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is currently on break between seasons. We will be back in a couple months, but in the meantime, we'll be sharing some of our favorite shows with you. This month we're presenting my favorite episode of one of my favorite podcasts, Tech Talk. Tech Talk is a fake tech advice podcast presented by the two most delusional loser fathers in the forum subcomment thread. It's also a hilariously brilliant collaboration between Jesse Brenneman and Oliver Harlan, two longtime friends and improvisation partners. Over six years and 200 episodes, they've created an alternate reality of such depth and convoluted lore that virtually every line of the show delivers some kind of payoff. Fortunately, you don't have to have listened to every previous episode in order to enjoy what they do. While we're jumping in late in the game with this one, I think you'll catch on quickly. As is usually the case, the less said the better going into it. Definitely stick around for the interview I did with them at the end. Brenneman and Harlan are insightful, funny, large-hearted artists and it was a pleasure to talk to them. You can find out more about Tech Talk at https://www.patreon.com/c/TechTalkPod/posts And here are Jesse and Oliver's Bandcamp pages if you want to check out their music: https://jessebrenneman.bandcamp.com/ https://oliverharlan.bandcamp.com/ Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is currently on break between seasons. We will be back in a couple months, but in the meantime, we'll be sharing some of our favorite shows with you. This month, it's Fearful Symmetry by Bob Paris. Fearful Symmetry is a very close cousin to Higgenbaum's Mitzvah. It's a safe bet that if you like what we do here, you're going to like Fearful Symmetry as well. Nick van der Kolk of Love and Radio – who's a big fan – calls it, "A mix of surreal monologues, conversations, and ephemera." Sound familiar?  The episode we're presenting is the first episode of season 2. The entire season is dedicated to exploring one story. It's an extremely rewarding listen. The less known about what you're about to hear, the better, but the episode is titled, "The Hatchet Man Cometh." You can find out more about Fearful Symmetry at www.fearfulsymmetry.org Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social    

Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is currently on break between seasons. In the meantime, we'll be sharing some of our favorite shows with you. This month, it's The Truth, by Jonathan Mitchell. The Truth is an award-winning dramatic fiction podcast that makes "movies for your ears." The episode you'll be hearing is called, "The Completist." I prefer to go into episodes of The Truth without knowing too much, and I'm going to encourage you to do the same. This one is a wild ride. Stick around after the episode for an interview with Jonathan Mitchell where he shares some insight into his background and his process. I have learned so much from Jonathan over the years, and I trust you will too. You can find out more about the The Truth at www.thetruthpodcast.com Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

A few months back, I made a documentary about Jimmy Buffett (Ep 17). There was some stuff that happened in the wake of that episode that I wanted to tell you about. This is that.   You don't have to have listened to episode 17 before you listen to this. There might be a couple small spoilers, but this is effectively a stand-alone episode. Though if you're interested in learning the true story of the Trop-Rock bard, you'll definitely want to check out that show.   Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social  

Thanks for joining us, here at Higgenbaum's Yoga Clearinghouse, for your premium yoga experience. Whether you've come for physical, mental, spiritual or congruent plasmatic dimensional health, we've got you covered. Just put your trust our army of rigorously trained yogis and we'll take care of the rest. *Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is not responsible for any injuries (psychic, moral or otherwise) incurred during the consumption of their Yogatic(TM) products. Anything bad that happens to you is because you deserved it from actions perpetrated in a previous or future life. All responsibility belongs to other parties. Except for good stuff, which is solely the property of Higgenbaum's Mitzvah PLC, registered in Turduckistan. Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written and performed by Scott Pinkmountain   Music by: Brian Eno – Music for Airports Merzbow – Yellow Hyper Balls   Vinyasa Boombatz performed by Donnie Lightning   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

When the going gets tough, it's important to seek love and support from your greater community of sympathetic friends and family. If the going is going to get much tougher than this, shelter in place. And yes, I call a simile a metaphor in this episode. I blame the writer. Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written and performed by Scott Pinkmountain Special thanks to Levi Fuller of Passenger Pigeon Music by: Yo La Tengo – Everyday Yo La Tengo – Sea Urchins Can – Fizz (Live) Can – Paris 73 Zwei Yo La Tengo – The Sea Horse Passenger Pigeon – Fucking Do Something Passenger Pigeon – At the Funeral, Someone Handed Me a Box Grateful Dead - New Speedway Boogie   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

Odd Ducks Aud Docs Presents the Official Unofficial Audio Biography of Jimmy Buffett. We are proud to bring you this explosive, documentary story of the shocking, untold secret life of one the 20th centuries most beloved songsters.   Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain   Cast in order of Appearance:   Blart Hogglestench – Himself Wilber Wilber – Emmanuel Atalaphe Translator – Kelly Herbinson Pingu Ballrash – Himself Fezzle Freeley – Sam Amidon Mama Buffett – Patrice Zappa Porter Warren Buffett – Bob Marsh Dr. Bran Elt – Lesna Smada Countess Tippie Whippleworth – Katie Schmid Lunch Albert – George Chen Mervyn Worble – Gene Baker Brett Dennen – Himself Jordon Jardin – Himself El Noche – Himself   Music by Gene Baker   Original Buffett Song: Ben Lee – harmonica Steve Hogan – keyboards John Nuhn – bass Scott Pinkmountain – drums, guitar, voice Michael Zapruder – good guitar   Additional Music: The Elephant Never Forgets – Jean-Jeaques Perrey Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Marcus Johnson This Christmas – Don Diego   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

In this bonus episode, I have a conversation with nonviolence expert (and longtime friend), Blase Martin Bonpane, III, about his reaction to something from episode 16, TV Guide. I had a few anti-ICE spots in there, one of which raised concerns from Blase when he heard it. I thought I'd take the opportunity to give broader voice to Blase's thoughts and share them with you all here.   Please note, this is not a regular episode of the show – it's supplemental material. If you're looking for a dose of the "standard" material, please look elsewhere! If you are interested in hearing the conversation, but haven't listened to Episode 16, TV Guide yet, no fears. There's no real spoilers and I play the part we talk about, so you can dive in here without any preparation.   Here's a link to the video that Blase and I discuss. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CURm-PBBAzM   Video by Jacopo Andreini Voiceover by Beth Lisick   #nonviolence, #politicalcomedy

Remember back when we all used to be woken at the exact same moment by nuclear synchronized neural strobe, unbuckle from our rejuvenation pods, remove our driplines and strap on our unigoggles to succumb to CHANNEL ONLY? I don't recall anyone complaining about lack of choice, but then again, those memories were likely erased in the #whiteout. But I do remember the pleasure of universal collective zany escapade rehashing that would occur during untethered time at the rehydrating zone. Ah, those where the chronometric sub-units! While the violent atomization of society has been exacerbated by the overwhelming proliferation of commercial manipulation falsely equivalated with free choice, at least it's diverting! Today's episode is here to help guide you through a single hour of television viewing options. This episode is especially made for listeners who either like or don't like TV.   Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain Additional Voice – Beth Lisick Additional Music: Dramatic Epic Background – Dmitry Taras Bright Inspiration and Calm Corporate – AleXZavesa Be Child – Steve Kaldes Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.comFollow along on Instagram @higgenbaumOn Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social #television #tvguide #tv #channelsurfing #tvcritic #tvcritique #interdimensionalcable #tvchannels #tvhumor #fuckice #anitice #noice #meltice #mustseetv

Have you ever encountered a challenge so vast and convoluted that you had to take multiple runs at it over the span of many years? If so, you may relate to the cautionary tale contained herein. If not, well, bonnie for you! Perhaps there's some value here for if and when you do encounter your own personal Everest. Today's episode is an audio journal of my attempt to read Thomas Pynchon's 1100-page metahistorical explosion of a novel, "Against the Day." Join me on this intimate journey of struggle, joy and self-discovery. #ThomasPynchon #AgainstTheDay #Pynchon #ShadowTicket #OneBattleAfterAnother #ReadAlong #BigBooks #OleTommyPincher #EpicNovels #MetahistographicalNovels #Coattails #FameChasing #Drafting #TakingAdvantageOfAnothersNotoriety #DidIMentionThomasPynchon? #PaulThomasAnderson #Fiction #LiteraryFiction #LiterallyFiction #Higgenbaum #Reading #Paper #Words #Ink #PrintingPress #MartinLuther #HumanLanguage #1883WorldsFair #Dirigible #GravitysRainbow #1085Pages #DeepLiteraryAnalysis #StunningInsight #Juggling Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social