We Went to the Moon. Stop Being Stupid.
The idea that humans didn’t go to the moon refuses to die, even though the evidence has been settled for decades. This post explains why the hoax narrative collapses, why the real story is far more impressive, and why pretending this debate is still open helps no one.
I’m Done Pretending
I’m Done Pretending is a new blog category created out of exhaustion with false balance, willful ignorance, and the pressure to treat misinformation as just another opinion. This post explains why the category exists and what kind of writing will live here going forward.
A Long Way Down the Spiral – Moby, Part Two – Episode 1335
Part Two of the Moby deep dive places Play exactly where it belongs — not as a victory lap, but as a moment earned through years of experimentation, risk, and reinvention. From there, the journey continues through 18 and Hotel, tracing what happens after success arrives and reshapes the questions instead of answering them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iron Eagle Is 40 Years Old — and I Was Not Prepared for That
Iron Eagle turning 40 years old shouldn’t be possible — and yet here we are. Rewatching the film now turns into a full-blown time warp, packed with jet fuel, an iconic soundtrack, forgotten cameos, and the uncomfortable realization that something from your childhood is suddenly very, very old.