Higgenbaum's Mitzvah
Summary
Jonathan Mitchell introduces Scott Pinkmonton’s inventive podcast, Higginbaum’s Mitzvah, featuring a surreal monologue about a man’s media-saturated daily routine. The episode explores how the narrator categorizes his life through constant consumption of music, news, and social media. In the interview, Pinkmonton discusses the story’s themes of modern noise, his transition from experimental music to fiction, and his creative process.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Higginbaum's Mitzvah and Scott Pinkmonton
Sponsor segment: Quince clothing basics
Story: A day in the life of a content analyst
Discussion on the story's themes and title
Interview: Fiction vs. reality and podcast format
Scott's background: Music, writing, and Mills College
Previous podcasts and the importance of creative practice
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