Program Notes

Letting the Music Take the Ride – Episode 337

First, a huge thank you to everyone who pledged during WORT’s Winter Pledge Drive! Your support keeps this station running and ensures that Rolling with Scissors and all of WORT’s incredible programming continue to have a home. If you haven’t pledged yet, there’s still time—just head over to the WORT website and hit that donate … Read more

Chronicles

TikTok Smacked Me in the Face

I was scrolling through TikTok, as one does nowadays, and out of nowhere, a track slapped me in the face. Not literally (that would be impressive), but it hit me in a way that made me stop, rewind, and say, “What the hell is this, and why does it feel like the exact soundtrack to … Read more

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Fine. Here’s a Music Post.

Last week, I got a message telling me that I should “stick to writing about music” instead of talking about disability rights, politics, or whatever else is on my mind. Because, you know, this blog is connected to my radio show, and apparently, that means I’m only allowed to talk about music. So, for all … Read more

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They Censured Al Green. Now What?

If you want to know just how far we’ve fallen, look no further than what happened to Rep. Al Green. During Trump’s not-really-a-State-of-the-Union address, Green stood up and called out the lies. He didn’t shout. He didn’t throw anything. He just spoke. And for that, they threw him out. Let’s be real—this was a power … Read more

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When Did My Music Become Classic Rock?

I’ve been called a music elitist, a hipster, and probably a few other things I don’t even know about. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve spent over three decades in and around the music industry. You hear a lot of music, and when you’ve been around long enough, you start to notice patterns—what lasts, … Read more

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DIY Bumper Sticker

Hey, before Rolling with Scissors was Rolling with Scissors, it was called Tuesday Morning Aneurysm. Same chaotic energy, same deep dives, same late-night madness—just a different name. This story takes place during those early years when the show was still known by its original title. Some moments stick with you forever—the kind that remind you … Read more