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.
Everyone I know seems to have a completely different perception of the 2024 presidential race. Not just a difference of opinion, but a complete lack of comprehension. It wasn’t just one side of the s…
On December 31st, 1979 I fell in love for the first time. I was about to turn six, and Blondie (the singer, I am not that old) was rocking in the New Year with Dick Clark. I wanted to be with blondie…
This is the story of the worst Memorial Day of my life. Think about that statement. To complain about a day specifically set aside to remember our fallen soldiers or possibly worse, would be ludicrou…
The DEA recently re-categorized marijuana from schedule I to schedule III. This story is one of my few stories with no repercussions for me. I just like the story, and as we change our views on what …
Uncommon Content explores the world of sex workers by asking the question, "What is a sex worker?" This episode is a three-story montage of shocking true-life hooker stories, while we further investi…
This is Uncommon Content's introductory episode. Michael Durso is a the author of OFF THE RESERVATION; Stories I Almost Took To The Grave & Probably Should Have.
Equal parts shocking and moving, Off …