Higgenbaum's Mitzvah

Scott Pinkmountain
  • 5.0 (15)
  • COMEDY FICTION

A gleaner's garland, abraxas bop. With hallucinatory monologues, unreliable narratives, the laziest of journalistic inclinations, and occasional Artisanal Flarf™, host Scott Pinkmountain attempts to excavate the unconscious, tunneling through the superfund-grade dirt beneath the abandoned strip mall built upon the sacred burial ground, with nothing but his bare hands and a fading expectorant-green glowstick bracelet (stolen from his daughter's bedside) clutched between his teeth. Each episode stands alone unless otherwise noted. (Episodes 1 and 7 are recommended starters) Legal Disclaimer: Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is a eulogy for the hyacinth rainbow. The throttlebottom doo-dah at the flicker-flame's trial. Cattywampus yawp, ninnyhammer's neigh. Elegiac dirge of the Anthropocene's twilight, echoing through Shadow Gulch. Canceled event horizon. Extinction boogaloo, debacle bacchanal, hot mess hecatomb. The jitter-glitch shuffle fiasco at the last-gasp hosanna potluck. Warble.

  1. 11/26/2025

    1100

    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

    49 min

  2. 10/20/2025

    The Dark Highway

    We're doing something a little bit different this episode. I needed a break after completing that 3-part series, so we've arranged a feed swap with one of our all-time favorite shows and a major inspiration for Higgenbaum's Mitzvah – The Dark Highway. If you're unfamiliar with The Dark Highway, it's a late-night nationally syndicated AM radio broadcast that's been running since the late 1980s. It's got a kind of cult following among college students, long haul truckers, shut-ins and speed freaks. It's best experienced on a long, solo, cross-country night drive along a two-lane highway, but any sized highway will do.   Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain   The Groan Bag by Levi Fuller Caller 2 – Kirra Rector Caller 1 – Skylar Fordahl Never Let Me Go – Bill Evans Angel Face – Bill Evans and Jim Hall   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

    57 min

  3. 09/15/2025

    Being Less Content, Part 3 - The Clear Sky Method

    This episode is the third and final part of a serialized story. If you start here, it won't make much sense. Join me along with my cohort – Lex Looser, Lariat Oxnard, K-Slax, Snozz Shagwong and Louderman – in device addiction recovery at the Mojave Wellness Clinic under the watchful eye of Antonioni Blanderziltch and the caring support of Rutledge Smoothitem. Names have of course been changed to protect people's privacy. Credits: 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

    1h 6m

  4. 08/13/2025

    Being Less Content, Part 2 - The Mojave Wellness Clinic

    Welcome to the Mojave Wellness Clinic where you'll experience our patented Clear Sky method of treatment. You are in a safe environment under the guidance of trained, healthcare professionals. We fully believe in your ability to heal yourself with the resources and support we provide.   This is the second part of a serialized story. If you haven't heard part one, please go back and start there.   Credits: Produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain Roy Kettler – bass on Compound Tour Barnum and Bailey's Favorite – The Circus World Gavioli Candy Crush Saga Applause – Berlin Atmospheres (start at "37") Waves – Soaring Ideal Sound Tense Movie Background – Music Sound Effect Sandstorm – Darude   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

    1h 7m

  5. 07/16/2025

    Being Less Content, Part 1 - My Problem

    Are you having trouble sleeping lately? How would you rate your irritability? Does your phone's text notification sound trigger intermittent eye spasms? Does silence make you sweat?   Hi, my name is ______ and I have a problem. Several, actually.   Credits: Produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com

    46 min

  6. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Trailer!

    Higgenbaum's Mitzvah will be back with Season 2 soon. In the meantime, here's a glimpse of things to come. Or, more accurately, things not coming. Words and music produced, written and performed by Scott Pinkmountain

    4 min

  7. 04/08/2025

    Give, Hear, Now

    I've finally broken down and accepted the fact that the only way forward with this project is to humbly ask you for your direct patronage. Kind of. This episode is sponsored by Nikki Dinki's Pre-Crumpled Tissues, Classic and Danish Modern, sold in a stylish 3-pound sack in your choice of pigeon gray, end-of-days black and harrowing phlegm-yellow.   Credits: Produced, written and performed by Scott Pinkmountain   Voices: Tina Karisch – Deutschesprachedinge Lindsay Beamish – just trying to help   Music: Ellington, Mingus, Roach – Caravan Myles Boisen Past - Present - Future – Everything I Have is Yours Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – Spanish Flea Hank Mobley – Dis Dis Katherine Hoover – Winter Spirits for Solo Flute J.J. Johnson – Minor Blues Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass – A Walk in the Black Forest Chet Baker – Thank Heaven for Little Girls Gino Robair – Cup #1 and Cup #2 Moon Boots – Hold Me Tight John Coltrane – Crescent David Bowie – Rock and Roll Suicide   Follow us on Bluesky

    52 min

  8. 02/27/2025

    Peckham & Fleece, Part 2 – Snade Days

    Peckham & Fleece, Part 2 – Snade Days   I agreed to have lunch with the Vice President of Domestic Tele-visual from Peckham & Fleece after our somewhat asymmetrical exchange.   This is the second part of a two-part story. If you haven't heard the previous episode, I suggest starting there.   Produced, written and performed by Scott Pinkmountain   Original music by Themphthathee's Thweethearts Gene V. Baker – keyboards Scott Pinkmountain – bass, drums, guitar, saxophone   Follow us on Bluesky

    1h 7m
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A gleaner's garland, abraxas bop. With hallucinatory monologues, unreliable narratives, the laziest of journalistic inclinations, and occasional Artisanal Flarf™, host Scott Pinkmountain attempts to excavate the unconscious, tunneling through the superfund-grade dirt beneath the abandoned strip mall built upon the sacred burial ground, with nothing but his bare hands and a fading expectorant-green glowstick bracelet (stolen from his daughter's bedside) clutched between his teeth. Each episode stands alone unless otherwise noted. (Episodes 1 and 7 are recommended starters) Legal Disclaimer: Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is a eulogy for the hyacinth rainbow. The throttlebottom doo-dah at the flicker-flame's trial. Cattywampus yawp, ninnyhammer's neigh. Elegiac dirge of the Anthropocene's twilight, echoing through Shadow Gulch. Canceled event horizon. Extinction boogaloo, debacle bacchanal, hot mess hecatomb. The jitter-glitch shuffle fiasco at the last-gasp hosanna potluck. Warble.

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  • Creator
    Scott Pinkmountain
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Higgenbaum's Mitzvah