The Irrationally Exuberant | Otis and the Rabbit
This story is about the birth of my son â the most joyful and terrifying day of my life so far. This story is also about the time I beat a rabbit to death with a shovel.
A podcast, but also art.
A scripted, absurdist take on history, pop culture, animals, religion, conspiracies, music, books, language, the paranormal, insects, Johnny Appleseed, The Harlem Globetrotters, McDonald’s, Satan, God, humanity, crows, Reptilians, alternative medicine, bees, Eddie Vedder, Americana, Esperanto, Platypuses, me, you, him, her, them, and whatever Chris Gaines was supposed to be. Rife with lies. Sometimes there are songs.
This story is about the birth of my son â the most joyful and terrifying day of my life so far. This story is also about the time I beat a rabbit to death with a shovel.
References and allusions include, but are not limited to: Taco John’s, flutes, Oakley brand sunglasses, the Minnesota Vikings, John C. Lilly, coon skin caps, Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsburg, dolphins, Altered States, Paddy Chayefsky, William Hurt,
The story of the time I split a six-pack with a homeless guy behind a closed Hardee’s and something unexpected happened – even more unexpected than splitting a six-pack with a homeless guy behind a closed Hardee’s.
References and allusions include, but are not limited to: Eddie Vedder, cruel wizards, Ten, Fargo, AIWA stereo equipment, Candlebox, Dishwala, Better Than Ezra, The Refreshments, Eels, Bush, Goo Goo Dolls, “Heyfoxymophandlemama, That’s Me”,
A new feature on The Irrationally Exuberant – Guaranteed 96% true short stories from the life of yours truly. This second edition is a story is about a former co-worker, Brian, who kind of looked like a shaved bear. This story is out of control sad.