Uncommon Content

Uncommon Content

Welcome to Uncommon Content; the podcast where we explore the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Michael as he delves into thought-provoking discussions from the intricacies of society, to the lighter side of life with stories about personal adventures and local legends. Each episode promises a unique blend of humor, critique, and insight on topics ranging from the power of perspective to the peculiar habits of our society. Whether it's analyzing the impact of empty government buildings, celebrating the spirit of animal lovers, or uncovering the truth behind "nice fuzzy words" used in deception, Uncommon Content offers a fresh take on both the mundane and the sensational. Tune in for a journey through the unconventional, the untold, and the undeniably entertaining." Michael is the author of OFF THE RESERVATION; Stories I Almost Took To The Grave Probably Should Have, published in 2015. You will be able to listen to the book chapter by chapter for free, beginning October 1st! Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three (five now!) decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow from a failed suicide by Mother Nature. Rossi learns most of his lessons--gradually, reluctantly, painstakingly--without imposing them on anyone. Thankfully for us, these unapologetic, darkly comic tales haven't been taken to the grave just yet.

Episodes

August 26, 2025 7 mins

On this episode I discuss somebody discussing cartels, how I am feeling taller every day (thereby loving Mexicans even more), and how I should always deal with fear... whether it is legally stealing a car or literally making an ass of myself on camera.

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On this episode I am entering the last ten days of the Mazatlán leg of my trip and I think it might have been the easiest part. I've started making videos and I look as dumb as expected, but I have plan. I also discuss my hatred of masks and how I can't believe we allow Americans in authority to wear them among us in America. 

21 days and counting...

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August 17, 2025 7 mins

On this episode I discuss the vacation portion of my vacation; living it up for a day in the Golden Zone. I also delve deeper into the car washer patio show, and describe how I used to catfish girls using a pretty sister. 

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August 12, 2025 6 mins

Week one of my trip around the world is checked off the list! On this episode I visit a casino and shopping mall, stand half-naked naked on the patio admiring the citizenry, and discuss how we are all just one power outage away from a dystopian future, but it's ok because we are still wearing our Cardinal's gear. 

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August 7, 2025 11 mins

On this episode of Uncommon Content; all of my personalities have arrived safely in Mazatlán, Mexico. The Gonzo year of this podcast has begun and despite an immediate setback, due to our lack of awareness, we are all here - no worse for wear - and even a little bit taller.

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On this episode of Uncommon Content I layout the plan for my solo trip around the world. My only goal is to spend one year abroad and see as much as I can. I want to see if for myself and I am going to spend every dime I have to do it. 

I have found that the two most important aspects of life are balance and perspective; every day cannot be a good day, and you wouldn't know a good day without a bad one with which to compare it....

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June 8, 2025 11 mins

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the Real ID cash-grab from the perspective of another unsatisfied customer of the State of Illinois, why bureaucratic Karens flock to DMVs, and how I intend to invoke my inner Spartacus and embrace the idea that you can't have suicidal thoughts and  be afraid for your life at the same time. 

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May 21, 2025 9 mins

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the constant reminder of my birth, give a shout-out to prison dogs keeping it real, discuss selling temporary pieces of me, and ask for prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe that I get my passport and start my “old man on a budget” video journey around the globe. 

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May 15, 2025 10 mins

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the effectiveness of strategic procrastination when joining the gym, people who are working out furiously to keep up with friends because they are embarrassed to admit they can't afford Ozempic, and how an imaginary 2500 mile ride, ski, and row journey in my head turned into the very real trip around the world on which I am about to embark.

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April 29, 2025 13 mins

On this episode of Uncommon Content I discuss more writer’s block, tell a few pope jokes, and run a thought experiment on the shitshow that would occur if Trump died in office of natural causes. 

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Chapter 29 - A Walk In The City

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal...

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Chapter 28 - The Animal

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights ...

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April 3, 2025 16 mins

This week on Uncommon Content we celebrate one year of the show! My goal for the first year was to generate 24 hours of original content, and the show has almost 30 hours and growing!

There are only two chapters of Off The Reservation left to publish on the podcast. Thanks to everyone that has listened along! Season 3 of the podcast will start with a new format after the next two chapters are published.

Uncommon Content will be back ...

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Chapter 27 - Morally Indefensible

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniac...

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Chapter 26 - Off The Reservation

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniaca...

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March 20, 2025 33 mins

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss adopted dogs from the wrong side of the tracks, how beer and dogfood built St. Louis, farming as a future, and how much it costs to put a block of butter in space.

My guest is Kenny Walthes. He is a Principal and the Director of Operations for Taylor Roofing. We discuss roofing, the trades as a whole, and antique farming. Kenny is holding the Annual Corn Collectors Festival on April 11th &am...

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Chapter 25 - Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. ...

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March 13, 2025 17 mins

This week on Uncommon Content, I discuss an embarrassing congress, property taxes, whether or not to form your own nation, and the actual state of our union. 

No guest this week. I wanted to give my own State of the Union Address. If I had the chance to speak to congress, this is a portion of what I would say. 

It was as fun as it sounds! 

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Chapter 24 - Someone Is Here

Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal ni...

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March 6, 2025 37 mins

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss self-checkout statistics, whether or not aging gracefully is a good idea, dirt racing, cult classic movies from childhood, and hotel shenanigans. 

My guest is Shaun Spencer. He is the director of a hybrid retirement home and a kid at heart, so you couldn't ask for better perspective.

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