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Want to know what was featured? Dive into the Episode Notes section of the blog for a full breakdown of past shows, including commentary, context, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Recent Episodes
The Purple Palate Cleanser: Episode 1343
Before we finish the Petty saga, we need a dose of the Minneapolis Sound. We’re tracking the rise of Prince from 1978 to 1981—the journey of a man who played every instrument and owned every frequency. Episode 1343.
Petty Cash & Torpedoes 1342
The swamp meets the skyscraper. Part one of the Petty project, “Petty Cash & Torpedoes,” explores the ignition years of the Heartbreakers. Stay tuned for next week’s system reset with Prince.
Latest Blog Posts
The Pasta-to-Logic Pivot
When you hit a brick wall for three days and then accidentally overwrite your buddy’s entire project, you pivot. Toss in two beers on an empty stomach, a Prince deep dive, and a plate of pasta to save your soul.
Denim Détente: The 20-Year Truce
How I learned to stop worrying and love the elastic waistband. For a wheelchair user, blue jeans aren’t just fashion—they’re a 15-minute NASA-level logistical exercise. After twenty years of cargo-pant safety, the denim has returned.
The 12-String Entry Tax
I love the 1970s, but my smart speaker thinks the entire decade is just one long, endless stay at a specific hotel in California.
The Banana-Pants Defect
The Prince of Darkness meets Harry Styles. Between the Timberlake funk and the Bublé charm, the music is surprisingly solid—but the banana-yellow pants and gym sweatshirt combo is a total systems failure.
Hollar Into The Void
The Holy Knives
A gritty blend of blues, post-punk, and gothic soul — The Holy Knives deliver two releases that hit hard, haunt deep, and somehow make housecleaning an emotional experience. This is alt-blues for the modern age, and it’s absolutely worth the spin.
Basement Alchemy
Two albums, ten years apart — yet completely intertwined. Heads and Tails from Basement Alchemy are a masterclass in cinematic indie rock evolution, and I didn’t even know what I was ordering when I bought them.
If Metal took over the World Sequel Songs would Suck Less
Imagine if you will a world where Heavy Metal was the driving force not just behind music but the very economy. If you can't imagine that for one your imagination is lame but it's already been imagined for you.Brendon Small envisioned this in his animated masterpiece...
Hollar Into The Void
We have some exciting news for you. Our friend. Josh Hollar is joining the team over here at Rolling With Scissors. You may know Josh from the group Self Titled Album. Not only is he a great musician, but he's got some things to say. I think we will be a good...
Interviews
Morningstar Unleashed: A Raw Conversation with Amber Swenor
We sat down with Morningstar frontwoman Amber Swenor for an unfiltered conversation about their explosive new single “Free,” hitting the stage at Rock Fest 2025, and Amber’s new book Unleashed. As always, no edits, just real talk.
Dusk of Grey
A couple of weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brian Klein from Dusk of Grey to talk about his brand-new album, In The End—and let me tell you, it was an incredible conversation you won’t want to miss! Below, you’ll find the raw, unedited, and...
Interview with Dave Dolengewicz B.A.J.IC
last week I had a chance to talk to Dave about The Collective here's our entire conversation.
The Unicorn Tornado and The Blood Moon Goddess-Self Titled Album-Josh Hollar
Hey everybody, how are things going by Self Titled Album has a new record out. The Unicorn Tornado and The Blood Moon Goddess I've been jamming on it for a couple weeks I really like it. We will be playing it and it's entirety this week on the program. I had the...
Signal Drift: Current Broadcast
Signal Drift is an original fiction series unfolding one chapter at a time—right here on the blog. Set in a near-future collapse where communication is survival, the story follows a former radio engineer navigating broken networks, old alliances, and strange new signals. Each post is a chapter, and the series is updated regularly. Want to dig deeper into the cast? Meet the characters right here.
Signal Drift: chapter 18
“Clinic update for March 11th,” the voice said. It was thin, frayed at the edges, but the cadence was unmistakable. “Audrey to… anyone. Cronauer, you out there? The signal is fading. God, I hope you’re listening.” The static rushed back in like a flood. Cronauer didn’t move. He just watched the needle settle back to zero. “Holy shit,” he whispered. “She’s alive.”
Signal Drift: Chapter 17
They want the radios, and they want the food,” Dave said quietly. “They want us hungry and quiet.” Cronauer reached for the gain knob, his eyes fixed on the orange truck parked outside. “Then I guess we better start building that tower on the ridge. If they’re going to come for the signal, let’s make sure they have to climb for it
Signal Drift: 16
“Ron didn’t just buy things. He bought the things that make things.” Inside the pole barn, Cronauer finds the lumber, lead, and ambition to turn a local signal into a regional resistance.
Signal Drift: Chapter 15
The town square outside the Viroqua Public Library buzzes with life for the first time since the collapse. As neighbors gather for a community meeting, the stakes become clear: rebuild, reconnect, or fade away. With Joy Luebke leading the charge and Cronauer revealing the return of a long-silent radio signal, the path forward starts to take shape — cautiously, but with purpose.
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