Chronicles

Old Games, New Hardware, No Apologies

I’ve never really been a console gamer. Between accessibility, twitch-heavy modern games, and a lifetime of DOS classics, I decided to build the ultimate retro gaming computer—modern hardware dedicated to old-school games, a 40-inch wall-mounted monitor, and zero apologies.

Program Notes

Primus as Palette Cleanser – Episode 1334

After kicking off a long-form deep dive into Moby, it felt important to pause before diving back in. Episode 1334 serves as that intentional interlude — a switch set designed to reset the ears and give the larger narrative room to breathe. This week drops into the strange, elastic world of Primus, exploring the records and creative instincts that made them impossible to categorize and impossible to ignore.

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How I Put Together Rolling with Scissors

People often ask how Rolling with Scissors actually comes together each week. This is a look inside my home broadcast studio, the gear and software I rely on, and the workflow that turns a deep-dive idea into a finished three-hour radio show—built for reliability, control, and real radio sound.

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An Open Letter to the Listeners of Rolling with Scissors

Some people drift into your life like a glitch in the system and leave behind nothing but smoke, strange music, and unanswered questions. This is the story of Agent K — a familiar stranger returning to the Rolling with Scissors airwaves with monthly sets that defy explanation and resist intros.

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Maybe It’s Time We Talk About This

Recent events in Minneapolis have raised uncomfortable questions about federal authority, accountability, and how easily extraordinary measures can become normalized. This isn’t about panic — it’s about recognizing patterns, asking hard questions, and talking honestly before the next step feels inevitable instead of preventable.

Chronicles

Behind the Kit, Behind the Voice

How many drummers are also the voice of the band? Fewer than you think. From Phil Collins to Don Henley and beyond, drummer–vocalists occupy one of the rarest seats in music, shaping songs from the rhythm section outward in ways most frontmen never could.