Program Notes

In Episode 1325 we continue our look at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees with full-album dives into Bad Company, The White Stripes, and Salt-N-Pepa. Chubby Checker will get his own deep dive soon, but for now we’re exploring classic rock grit, early-2000s garage fire, and ’90s hip-hop power from three very different artists who helped shape their corners of music history.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just announced the 2025 inductees, and this week on Rolling with Scissors we’re taking a deep dive into three of the most deserving names on the list: Outkast, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper. From the mind-bending brilliance of ATLiens, to the explosive weight of Badmotorfinger, to the pop genius of Cyndi Lauper, Episode 1324 explores the artists who actually shaped the sound and attitude of modern music.

This week’s Rolling with Scissors takes a curated deep dive into Fleetwood Mac — from the blues fire of Then Play On to the polished perfection of Rumours. We’re not covering it all (no one could in one night), but these hand-picked tracks tell the story of how the band evolved through chaos into greatness.

This week’s Rolling with Scissors starts with reflection and ends in pure chaos — from A Perfect Circle’s eMOTIVe to Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction to Metallica’s Kill ’Em All and Ride the Lightning. Protest, rebellion, and power — all in one night.

Originally planned as a Moby deep dive, this week’s episode takes a hard turn into the world of Hackers—the cult ’90s film that turned neon dreams and computer chaos into cinematic legend. We’re exploring all three soundtrack volumes packed with electronic icons like The Prodigy, Underworld, Orbital, and Leftfield. Plus, a quick nod to Ace Frehley of KISS, who left us this week.

This week’s Rolling with Scissors dives into Mike Patton’s world, focusing on Faith No More’s Angel Dust and the genre-bending Peeping Tom. Broadcasting from a still-growing studio in Eau Claire, we celebrate Patton’s chaos in manageable chunks.

Rolling with Scissors is back with a brand-new episode from the new Eau Claire studio, just in time for the WORT pledge drive. After a few weeks of archival shows, Episode 1319 dives deep into the history, humor, and legacy of ZZ Top—from the bearded legends to the only member ironically named Beard.

This week on Rolling with Scissors, we celebrate the early years of Van Halen. Eddie’s guitar changed rock forever, and his legacy still burns bright. From Runnin’ With the Devil to Jump, this episode is a reminder of why Van Halen mattered — and why Eddie Van Halen remains one of the greatest of all time.

With all the chaos in the world today, I can’t stop wondering what George Carlin would say about 2025. This week we dive into his early work from 1972–1976 — the sharp, fearless Carlin who cut through lies with humor and rage that still feels fresh today.

This week’s episode dives into two worlds: the haunting power of Emotive by A Perfect Circle and the eccentric brilliance of Bucketheadland. From Maynard James Keenan’s voice to Buckethead’s mind-bending guitar work, this ride is equal parts dark, weird, and transformative.