Shows
Accelerativ Thrust160. Thin Pickle Mints (Prostitute - Attempted Martyr)This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Attempted Martyr by Prostitute. We also talk about cell phone etiquette at shows and also Erik admits to murdering Dan, it's confusing. 2025-06-0426 min
Accelerativ Thrust159. Lil' Local Roundup (Blaster, God's Hand, Nonnie Parry)Get along little doggies, this time Dan and Erik talk about some short little local records from Blaster, God's Hand and Nonnie Parry. We also talk about Rock being dead (again) and Erik goes the heck off on cry-baby Youtube Gen-X music influencers. 2025-05-2736 min
Accelerativ Thrust139. No Good Times in Here (Crippling Alcoholism, Melvins, Chicago Typewriter)This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Crippling Alcoholism, Melvins and Iowa's Chicago Typewriter. Erik also goes the heck off about a beautiful future where we co-exist with A.I. We all talk a pretty long time about Melvins. 2024-11-271h 01
Expect SuccessExpect Success EP03 - The Whittakers | A Legacy Through Faith, Family, and InvestingIn this episode of Expect Success Podcast, host Erik Scott dives into the inspiring journey of Huey and Barbara Whittaker, a powerhouse couple blending faith, family, and real estate investment to build a legacy.
Barbara shares how her passion for real estate started at 16, while Huey highlights his transition from professional sports to wealth building through financial investments.
Together, they discuss their strategies for flipping homes, managing rentals, consulting, and balancing multiple income streams—all while maintaining executive-level careers and raising four daughters.
This ep...2024-11-2536 minAccelerativ ThrustWe are 138. The First Annual Halloween EpisodeThis time Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite horror movies and albums. We cover a lot of fun stuff and Erik almost starts crying about his favorite album, it's sad but also kind of endearing. 2024-10-291h 00
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeDigital Detox: The Transformative Impact of Carlos Whittaker's Seven Weeks Without ScreensThis week I was encouraged to welcome Carlos Whittaker to the show for an honest and compassionate talk about his latest book, "Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human." Carlos shares his transformative journey through living with monks and the Amish to understand different worldviews and lessen his dependency on technology. Initially struggling with the absence of his phone, Carlos learns the healing power of solitude and forms deep connections within these communities.Carlos returns with practical life skills and a new perspective on screen time...2024-10-0739 minAccelerativ Thrust122. A Real Life Grim Reaper Vibe (Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing, Ten Tigers AC)This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing and Muscatine's Ten Tigers AC! Erik also goes the heck off about media that glorifies being a big ol' creep. Like seriously, if you're a creep, you are probably going to get upset. 2024-01-1757 minBeyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeRevisiting My Conversation with Carlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyond Our DifferencesTo ring in 2024 I’m excited to revisit an incredibly encouraging and human conversation I had with Carlos Whittaker earlier in 2023. More often than not “productivity minded” people can place too much emphasis on the weeks leading up to and the first few weeks of the New Year. I wanted to reverse that trend and focus on a conversation that reminds us of the importance of human connections and deep relationships in creating a life of contentment and true fulfillment.In this conversation Carlos and I talk about his latest book, How to Human: Three Ways to Share L...2024-01-0156 minAccelerativ Thrust111. Sucks To Be Cool (Apathy, Sparks, The Night Lights)This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Apathy, Sparks and Iowa folksters The Night Lights. We also talk about party lakes and wishing we could be geekier. 2023-07-1959 minAccelerativ Thrust110. Billy Cobrain Drain (Quasi, The C.I.A, Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops)This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Quasi, The C.I.A and Des Moines' Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops. Also, Erik goes the heck off about Kurt Cobain, like too far, like he really hopes you can still like him after this episode. 2023-07-1155 minAccelerativ Thrust108. Operation Dokken Freedom (The Murder Capital, Mandy Indiana, TANG)This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from The Murder Capital, Mandy Indiana, and Iowa band TANG. We also talk waaaay too much about Dokken and our hometown, Muscatine. 2023-06-2746 minAccelerativ Thrust107. A Conversation with Luke Tweedy (Sinner Frenz, Flat Black Studios)Dan and Erik Talk to Luke Tweedy about his music with Sinner Frenz and running Flat Black Studios in Lone Tree, Iowa. It's an awesome conversation, even if we talk way too much about synthesizers.2023-06-081h 08Accelerativ Thrust106. Hacker, Whacker, Robot Smacker (Muele, Crime of Passing, FKA Climate)Dan and Erik talk about music from Muele, Crime of Passing and Quad Cities artist FKA Climate. Dan also invents a robot to fact check the show. I know it sounds crazy, because it is. 2023-05-3052 minAccelerativ Thrust104. Get In Loser, We're Going Doom Surfing (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, F%ck Money, Basketball Divorce Court)This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, F%ck Money and Iowa City's Basketball Divorce Court! We also talk about the Pixies battle against alarm clocks.2023-05-1759 minAccelerativ Thrust100. The Flashback Episode (Tyler the Creator, The Armed, Future Death, Buck Gooter, Tropical F%ck Storm, Exek)Dan and Erik listen back to their favorite reviews from the past 100 episodes! Including reviews of Tyler the Creator, The Armed, Future Death, Buck Gooter, Tropical F%ck Storm and EXEK. We also have some not so special guests. 2023-04-181h 25Accelerativ Thrust99. A Conversation with Moscow PuzzlesDan and Erik talk to Tobin Hoover and Tony Andrys of Moscow Puzzles. We also contemplate the mysteries of the universe, like always. 2023-04-1156 minAccelerativ Thrust98. We're on a Mission from Creek (Divino Nino, Extravision, Ebony Tusks, Mr. Softheart, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Karen Meat)Dan and Erik talk about the Mission Creek 2023 festival in Iowa City. We talk about music from a few of the bands playing, Divino Nino, Extravision, Ebony Tusks, Mr. Softheart, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Karen Meat. We also discuss the most important thing happening in the news right now, Meg White. 2023-04-0457 minAccelerativ Thrust97. A.T. the Movies (Best Soundtracks and Scores)Dan and Erik rank and talk about their favorite movie scores and soundtracks. I guess we decided to make a feature length episode out of this. We really don't mess around or goof off very much this episode, just mostly stick to the reviews. I guess we talk about spaghetti a little bit. Two thumbs up!2023-03-301h 31Accelerativ Thrust96. Local Round Up 4! (Monica Austin, Bleaken, Marc Hans Showalter, Jack Christensen, Why Bother?, Eugene Levy)Dan and Erik talk about Iowa and Illinois music from Monica Austin, Bleaken, Marc Hans Showalter, Jack Christensen, Why Bother? and Eugene Levy. We also talk about Icee and pretty much only Icee. 2023-03-211h 07Accelerativ Thrust95. A Glam Rock Switchblade Dream (Young Fathers, 72-Hour Post Fight, Dryad, MSPAINT)Dan and Erik talk about music from Young Fathers, 72-Hour Post Fight, Dryad and MSPAINT. We also talk about the eating habits of Lars Ulrich and the glory of Great River Days. Oh, and lots of other really important things. 2023-03-0754 minAccelerativ Thrust94. A Conversation with HaploidDan and Erik Have a super fun time talking to Kaylee, Mathias and Dave of the band Haploid! 2023-02-281h 01Accelerativ Thrust93. Locals Only! Round Up 3 (Moscow Puzzles, Thought Wrong, Safe Space, The House Flies, Mocktag, Good Morning Midnight)Dan and Erik talk about local music from Moscow Puzzles, Thought Wrong, Safe Space, The House Flies, Mocktag and Good Morning Midnight! We also talk about how you shouldn't share things you've discovered with other people, even though that's exactly what we do on this podcast. Eye-roll emoji. 2023-02-2255 minBeyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeCarlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyond Our DifferencesThis week I was encouraged to welcome Carlos Whittaker to the show for an honest and compassionate talk about his latest book, How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us. Carlos is an author, podcaster, and global speaker who I’ve had the privilege of learning from in live settings and through his podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker. In How to Human, Carlos offers a fresh vision for becoming the best versions of ourselves. We can refuse to let disagreements define us. We can say no to becoming upset, rage...2023-02-2051 minAccelerativ Thrust92. A Conversation with Steve Maule (Grandfather Confusion, Mountain Swallower)This time Dan and Erik talk to the Quad Cities' Steve Maul of Grandfather Confusion and Mountain Swallower!2023-02-1454 minAccelerativ Thrust91. Paging Dr. Danzig (Brainiac, Vex Ruffin, Phantom Threat)Dan and Erik talk about music from Brainiac, Vex Ruffin and Southeast Iowa's Phantom Threat. We also analyze another of Dan's dream and Erik gets all thirsty for Danzig. 2023-02-0859 minAccelerativ Thrust90. A Conversation with Brooks StrauseThis episode Dan and Erik talk to legendary Iowa singer/songwriter, Brooks Strause. Not much else to say, it's a good one!2023-02-011h 02Accelerativ Thrust88. Local's Only, Part 2! (Cursed Existence, Haploid, Maul of America, Ill Omen, Spaniel)Part two of our year end Local Iowa Round Up, reviews for Cursed Existence, Haploid, Maul of America, Ill Omen and Spaniel! Erik and Dan are almost insufferable this episode with seamingly endless sidetracks, rabbit holes and buffoonery. 2023-01-1855 minAccelerativ Thrust87. The Best Dang Records of 2022Dan and Erik each talk about their 10 favorite records of the year! Not much screwing around, this is serious stuff!2022-12-231h 18Accelerativ Thrust86. Locals Only! End of Year Round-up! (Moody Marlin, Bovinophobic Bile Puddle, Excrete, Animals on LSD, Brooks Strause)This episode we talk about all local music including releases from Moody Marlin, Bovinophobic Bile Puddle, Excrete, Animals on LSD and Brooks Strause! Erik also complains endlessly about not hating Spotify or something. 2022-12-141h 05Accelerativ Thrust81. Super Sloppy Double Dare (Today is the Day, Can, Ben Driscoll)To celebrate the milestone of our 81st episode, Dan and Erik review double albums by Today is the Day and Can, and review new local music from Ben Driscoll. We also give our opinions on the best albums of 1981, because 81. Get it? 2022-10-111h 08Accelerativ Thrust79. The Jig is Up (Oneida, Re-Tros, Druids)Erik and Dan talk about music from Oneida, Re-Tros and Des Moines' Druids! We also get pretty wound up, too much coffee or something. 2022-09-131h 00Accelerativ Thrust77. Bulldozer Face and the Corn Chips (Shop Assistants, Tropical F%ck Storm, Shake Them Bones)Dan and Erik talk about music from Shop Assistants, Tropical F%ck Storm and Marshalltown's Shake Them Bones. We also talk a lot about Debbie Gibson and forgotten ways to bully "indoor kids". 2022-08-161h 03Accelerativ Thrust76. Lucifer in the Clouds with Diamonds (Masma Dream World, Rahiem Supreme, Glurge)This episode we talk about music from Masma Dream World, Rahiem Supreme and Quad Cities' artist Glurge. We also talk bout Kirk Hammett a bit, the underrated record Duck Rock and Erik apologizes for his misinformed review of Angel Rada last episode. . 2022-08-0556 minAccelerativ Thrust75. C.G.E.T.P.I (Angel Rada, Subtitle, Telekinetic Yeti)Dan and Erik talk about music from Angel Rada, Subtitle and Dubuque's Telekinetic Yeti. We also talk about ALF, like a lot, like to an uncomfortable degree. 2022-07-2957 minAccelerativ Thrust74. Computer Audio Glitch Gods (Shapeshifter, King Hannah, Glass Ox)Dan and Erik talk about music from Shapeshifter, King Hannah, and Des Moines' Glass Ox. We also talk about the Stranger Things effect and embarrassing yourself in front of J Mascis. 2022-07-151h 02Accelerativ Thrust73. Dirty Big Black Summer (8 Kalacas, The Aquarium, Jimmie's in the Basement)Dan and Erik talk about music from 8 Kalacas, The Aquarium, and Iowa freaksters Jimmie's in the Basement. We also talk about fireworks, the heat and The Flintstones.2022-06-2957 minAccelerativ Thrust72. Federal Burrito Inspectors (Atmosphere, Priests, The Vahnevants)Dan and Erik talk about music from Atmosphere, Priests and Des Moines' The Vahnevants. We also comes up with a new sexy business endeavor. 2022-06-081h 02Accelerativ Thrust71. High Class Trash (Ghost, Mimi Barks, Night Dangers)This week Dan and Erik talk about music from Ghost, Mimi Barks and Night Dangers! We also talk about all kinds of nonsense that seems to go nowhere, but then it does (go nowhere). 2022-05-251h 03Accelerativ Thrust70. Wayne and GN'Rth (Hologram, Fashion Pimps and The Glamazons, Wombat)Dan and Erik Talk about music from Hologram, Fashion Pimps and The Glamazons and Iowa City's Wombat. We also talk about Joan Jett, Wayne's World and Spinal Tap. 2022-05-1749 minAccelerativ Thrust69. Mutually Assured Destruction Vol. 1 (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lou Reed/Metallica)Dan and Erik review two records they think they will hate, and they sort of do. We also talk about Pirate Demons and other normal stuff. 2022-05-1056 minAccelerativ Thrust68. The Head That The Weird Face Belongs To (Medicine Boy, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Iowasolation)Dan and Erik review music by Medicine Boy, Bad Cop Bad Cop and the Iowa noise compilation Iowasolation! We also fall down a 90's nostalgia hole and question reality. 2022-04-2250 minAccelerativ Thrust67. Pee sells...(Tom Caruana, Cherry Cheeks, Hot Sorry)This week Dan and Erik review music by Tom Caruana, Cherry Cheeks, Hot Sorry. We also talk about Dave Mustaine peeing in the White House!2022-04-1549 minAccelerativ Thrust66. Operation Mind Funk (Future Death, Yola, Disholy)Dan and Erik review music by Future Death, Yola and Omaha's Disholy! We also talk way too much about funk metal. 2022-04-0858 minAccelerativ Thrust65. A conversation with Garrett Rieks (Sound Science)Dan and Erik talk to Garrett Rieks of Iowa City's experimental pop project Sound Science. We also discuss how the new Fresh Smith totally slaps!2022-03-3159 minAccelerativ Thrust64. A conversation with All the World is KayfabeDan and Erik talk to Errol and CK PITS from All the World is Kayfabe.2022-03-241h 09Accelerativ Thrust63. Let's Go All the Ye (The Mind, Book of Knots, Good Habits)Dan and Erik review music by The Mind, Book of Knots and Iowa City's Good Habits. We also basically just talk about Kanye the rest of the time. 2022-03-1955 minAccelerativ Thrust62. 62nd Wipe Out (Sewer Pope, Buck Gooter, Blast Choir)Dan and Erik return after a break to review music by Sewer Pope, Buck Gooter and Iowa City's Blast Choir! 2022-03-0658 minAccelerativ Thrust61. Murder Mouth and Farrah's Fawcett (Bark, Krallice, Zuul)This week Dan and Erik review records by Bark, Krallice and Iowa City's Zuul! We also talk about getting stood up for an interview with Farrah Abraham and Dan's rare medical condition, Murder Mouth!2022-02-0357 minAccelerativ Thrust60. A Conversation with The Unblessed Rest of UsDan and Erik talk to Justin Comer, Lorelei d'Andriole and Will Yager from The Unblessed Rest of Us.2022-01-311h 14Accelerativ Thrust59. Downe the Faster Rabbit-Hole (The Kundalini Genie, The Internet, Sound Science)Dan and Erik review music from The Kundalini Genie, The Internet and Iowa City's Sound Science. We also talk almost endlessly about Satan, and Faster Pussycat. 2022-01-201h 01Accelerativ Thrust58. Iconic as Sh*t, Our Top 20 Favorite Album CoversDan and Erik countdown their all time favorite album covers.2022-01-141h 11Accelerativ Thrust57. Sparkle Buzz at the Budweiser Library (BROCKHAMPTON, Lift To Experience, Justin K Comer and the Unblessed Rest of US)Dan and Erik review records from BROCKHAMPTON, Lift To Experience, Justin K Comer and the Unblessed Rest of Us. We also talk about Tyler (not) changing his name and our outlooks on the new year. 2022-01-0655 minAccelerativ Thrust56. The Best Dang Records of 2021Dan and Erik go through their top 10 releases of 2021. Big fun for you, baby new year!2021-12-3059 minAccelerativ Thrust55. A Conversation with Aubs.Dan and Erik talk to Rock Island Hip Hop performer and artist Aubs. 2021-12-231h 02Accelerativ Thrust54. Just the Tip, Muscle Demon (GET DEAD, ALL THE WORLD IS KAYFABE, MOSCOW PUZZLES)This week Dan and Erik review releases by Get Dead, All the World is Kayfaybe and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about Gene Simmons tipping Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan owning muscle man slaves and how extremely tired Erik is. 2021-12-1654 minAccelerativ Thrust53. A Conversation with Dolly Sperry (PSYOP, POKEY'S RECORDS)Dan and Erik talk to Dolly Sperry of the band Psyop and the record label Pokey's Records. We also talk just a little about being trapped with an Oasis cover band, Gwar and burnt up pizza joints. 2021-12-091h 03Accelerativ Thrust52. Kephen Sting's Hyper Eggplant (SOUL GLO, FARRAH ABRAHAM, AUBS.)Dan and Erik review records by Soul Glo, Farrah Abraham and Peoria's MC/Poet Aubs. We also discuss extremely over due books, needing a license to drive a cooler and Erik gets way bent about Sting. 2021-12-031h 01Accelerativ Thrust50. 50th Episode Anniversary Hair Metal Celebration!Dan and Erik explore hair metal and talk about their favorite records from this genre to celebrate their 50th episode of Accelerative Thrust!2021-11-191h 06Accelerativ Thrust48. Strawberry Suicide and Cocaine Hippos (EREMIT, WHEELCHAIR SPORTS CAMP, SOLAR FLARE SUNSET)Dan and Erik review records by Eremit, Wheelchair Sports Camp and Solar Flare Sunset. We also discuss Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos, Pop-Tart disappointment, and which cartoons we would live in. 2021-11-041h 02Accelerativ Thrust47. I'm Bringing Satanic Panic Back, Yeah (KK'S PRIEST, MONG HANG, CORY PEAK)Dan and Erik talk about KK's Priest, Mong Hang and Corey Peak's new project 36. As well as about a million stupid random things, but mostly Satan. 2021-10-291h 04Accelerativ Thrust46. Kick the Buckethead (CULT MOUNTAIN, SNAPPED ANKLES, DEAD ENSIGN)Dan and Erik review Cult Mountain, Snapped Ankles and Iowa's mysterious Dead Ensign. We also talk about alien love, video rental late charges, Andrew WK conspiracy theories and Dorf. We also cover your upcoming area shows!2021-10-1452 minAccelerativ Thrust45. Hellhound on Behan's trail (THE LION'S DAUGHTER, THE ARMED, DARK FAMILY)Dan and Erik talk about The Lion's Daughter, The Armed and Iowa Artists Dark Family. We also talk about Diamond Dave (not the restaurant), remixing maiden, fair use and a demon dog (not Cerberus).2021-10-0751 minAccelerativ Thrust44. A Conversation With Dryad (DRYAD)Dan and Erik talk to Cal and Claire of Dryad. We also talk about the Nirvana baby (again), Chicken as contraband and the upcoming Iowa shows and releases. 2021-09-3054 min
Accelerativ Thrust39. Tuesday Morning (SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, LAURA CARBONE, PROJECT POLAROID, SATANIC TOGAS AND NALANI PROCTOR)This week finds Dan and Erik discussing a dream that Dan had and trying to figure out what it means. Plus, we review records from Sunny Day Real Estate, Laura Carbone, Project Polaroid, Satanic Togas and Keokuk, Iowa singer/songwriter Nalani Proctor. Join us this week as we try to figure out what our subconscious is telling us when we dream and other such nonsense!!!2021-08-261h 18
Accelerativ Thrust38. Matrix Face (A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, ARCTIC MONKEYS, BARAD, SLEATER-KINNEY AND CLOSET WITCH)In this episode Dan and Erik review records from A Place To Bury Strangers, Arctic Monkeys, Barad, Sleater-Kinney and Iowa's own Closet Witch!!! They also talk in great detail about Limp Bizkit's tour being cancelled and Fred Durst's "new look". We also touch upon a thing we call "matrix faces". All this and more exciting developments jam packed into this action stuffed episode!!!2021-08-191h 10
Accelerativ Thrust37. The They (PARIS DEATH HILTON, NIKKI AND THE CORVETTES, PETER AND THE WOLF, JUSTICE FETISH)Dan and Erik review albums from Paris Death Hilton, Nikki and the Corvettes, Peter and the Wolf and Des Moines, Iowa noisemakers Justice Fetish. Dan and Erik also talk about the future of money and possibly getting paid for volunteer work through robots controlling everything because of the government and Dan talks about why he thinks it would be a good idea if the singer from Buckcherry fronted a Minor Threat reunion.2021-08-1257 min
Accelerativ Thrust36. Strings Are The Worst (DALE CROVER, GHOSTEMANE, PERFUME GENIUS, SAGE FRANCIS AND THE BLENDOURS)Dan and Erik talk about records from Dale Crover, Ghostemane, Perfume Genius, Sage Francis and Des Moines, Iowa pop punk act The Blendours. We also talk about strings and why they are bad, Erik does a mini review of The Presidents second record, Dan talks about his new found respect for the peach and as always we cover endless nonsense in our rants. Come join us in yet another adventure in self sabotage and reviewing music!!! 2021-08-051h 07
Accelerativ Thrust35. A Tale of Many Eddies (THE MAIDEN EPISODE)Dan and Erik go full Maiden as they talk about their top 3 favorite Iron Maiden records, top 3 Iron Maiden album covers and discuss plenty of honorable mentions and talk about what Maiden meant to them growing up and their histories as Iron Maiden fans. Throw on your favorite Maiden shirt and give this episode a listen.2021-07-291h 14
Accelerativ Thrust34. A Conversation With Jeff Keyser (DEATH KILL OVERDRIVE)Dan and Erik have a great conversation with Iowa City's Jeff Keyser about his time drumming in local bands such as Red and the Ed's, HOTT, Starry Nights, Homebody Fury and In The Mouth Of Radness. We also talk about his current gig drumming for Death Kill Overdrive and his evolution as a local musician throughout the years. And of course, an episode of Accelerativ Thrust would not be without lots of laughing about nonsense. This time with more cussing!!! Listen for the weirdness!!!2021-07-221h 20
Accelerativ Thrust33. The 33rd Degree Episode (BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT, GIANT CLAW, BLU, TRUE WIDOW, VOIDDWELLERDan and Erik review album discuss albums from Blackwater Holylight, True Widow, Blu, Giant Claw and Ottumwa, Iowa superstars VoidDweller!!! They also discuss mind control, MTV, the darkness of early music videos and much more nonsense!!! Tune in to yet another good time inside the minds of two of the most Iowan podcasters of all time for it's about to get weird!!!2021-07-151h 01
Accelerativ Thrust32. A Conversation With Brian James (ENDLESS REACH/HIVEBODIES/LUNG CRUSHER)In this episode, Dan and Erik talk to local musician Brian James about his current groups Endless Reach, Hivebodies and Lung Crusher as well as talking cars that only accelerate when listening to Rob Zombie, the first Limp Bizkit album, Brian's influences, synthwave, horror movies, John Carpenter, nerdy equipment questions and much more nonsense!!!2021-07-081h 03
Accelerativ Thrust31. A Conversation With Gabi Vanek (THE UNBLESSED REST OF US, DEATHBAG)Dan and Erik talk to Iowa City based experimental/avant garde musician Gabi Vanek about her history as a bassoonist. We get into alot of un discussions about Gabi's love for metal and how that played a part in her picking up the bassoon as her main instrument in high school, some of her favorite metal bands, the idea of a bassoonist playing d.i.y. basement shows and experimenting with noise/pedals/sounds, making "uncool" instruments cool as well as many other topics in this episode!!!2021-07-011h 13
Accelerativ Thrust28. A Conversation With Brian Barr (ASEETHE/GRANULAR BREATH)In this episode Dan and Erik talk to Brian Barr from Iowa City based doom metal band Aseethe. We have a conversation about Brian's history and involvement in the Iowa metal/punk rock scene, the origins of Granular Breath, funny and not so funny tour stories from Brian's past touring experiences and Brian answers many questions about equipment and how he achieves his sound. We also nerd out over synthesizers a bit plus plenty of nonsense talking and much more!!!2021-06-121h 39
Accelerativ Thrust27. Scat Revival (RANCID, O CHILDREN, BEAK>, THE REAL KIDS & ENDLESS REACH)On this episode, Dan and Erik discuss records from Rancid, O Children, Beak>, The Real Kids and Muscatine solo artist Brain Schnedler aka Endless Reach!!! We also discuss biker stories and the juggalo culture and Insane Clown Posse and how we actually think they're interesting and have a place in society. We also give some bonus reviews of Beck and Soul Coughing and touch on the potential scat revivial!!!2021-06-031h 39
Accelerativ Thrust26. Piper At The Gates Of Dan (AESOP ROCK, Q'65, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, LINGUA IGNOTA, BRAZIL)In this episode Dan and Erik review albums from Aesop Rock, Q'65, Lingua Ignota, Queens Of The Stone Age and do a classic local review of Brazil which featured Matt Davis (RIP) from Ten Grand from Iowa City. Dan and Erik also talk about Erik's fascination with cults and gangs, cheek and tongue tacos and Dan sings a little song for everyone!!!2021-05-271h 39
Accelerativ Thrust25. In Denial Of The Punching Glove (EL-P, MAN FOREVER, DRAGGS, TOLD SLANT, GABI VANEK AND WILL YAGER)In this episode, Dan and Erik review records from Told Slant, Man Forever, Draggs, El-P and a split with Will Yager and Gabi Vanek from Iowa City!!! Discussions are also brought up about the importance of the punching glove in Twin Peaks The Return, more nonsense about Weekend At Bernie's 2, being a good bully but hating bullying and the types of jokes we've heard about our names. Oh and it's the episode 25!!!2021-05-201h 21
Accelerativ Thrust24. No More Introductions (BORIS, CRACK CLOUD, EYEDEA & ABILITIES, ALBERT AYLER AND SLWccWATT)In this episode, Dan and Erik discuss Minutemen (the band), Twin Peaks, and review records from Boris, Crack Cloud, Eyedea & Abilities, Albert Ayler as well as our local pick from Iowa City's own Samuel Locke Ward's collaboration with legendary Minutemen bassist Mike Watt known as SLWccWatt. As usual, we talk silliness and forget to introduce ourselves.2021-05-131h 33
Accelerativ Thrust23. A Conversation With Jon Burns (CENTAUR NOIR/SHORT HORN/ EX-METH AND GOATS)Jon Burns from Centaur Noir and Short Horn and formerly of the awesome Meth and Goats talks to Erik and Dan about his involvement over the years playing in bands, booking shows and overall being a swell gentlemen in the local Iowa punk rock music scene. We also discuss production/mixing techniques with Centaur Noir, as well as his history as a visual artist/film/video maker. We also talk about his purchasing of trains, soda gums, crazy bread and all kinds of other craziness.2021-05-061h 39
Accelerativ Thrust22. An Eventful Week Where Nothing Happened (BARON ZEN, DIVTECH, BUMBLEBEEZ, JANE WEAVER AND DEATH KILL OVERDRIVE)Dan and Erik review records from Baron Zen, Divtech, Bumblebeez, Jane Weaver and Iowa City's own Death Kill Overdrive!!! They also discuss Dan's binge watching of John Carpenter movies and how the week felt like it was eventful for nothing much going on according to Dan. Dan and Erik also do Surfer voices plus lots more fun in the new normal!!!2021-04-291h 17
Accelerativ Thrust21. A Conversation With Mollie Piatetsky (CLOSET WITCH/BABY ALCHEMY)Dan and Erik change their names to Derrick and Ian and talk with Mollie from Closet Witch about her vocal strategy for both of her vocal styles, her history in the music scene, lyric writing, the origin of Closet Witch, TV cats and roosters and much more. She also joins in conversations that we have about what it means to be an Erik, cheesy horror movies and all kinds of other fun!!! Tune in for a fun interview/conversation!!!2021-04-221h 21
Accelerativ Thrust20. The Late Night Cool Cat Strikes Again (PORTISHEAD, UNWOUND, GODSPEED! YOU BLACK EMPEROR, THE STREETS AND BRIAN BARR)Dan and Erik discuss records from local musician and friend of the show Brian Barr as well as Portishead, Unwound, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and The Streets. Dan and Erik also talk about David Lynch, Twin Peaks, soundtrack music and the genius that is Ernest!!! More off script rants than you can shake a stick it!!!2021-04-151h 22
Accelerativ Thrust19. A Conversation With Cory J Peak (CLOSET WITCH/SASSBOLOGNA RECORDS)Dan and Erik have a conversation and interview Cory Peak about the history of Sassbologna Records, current projects he is working on, a brief update on Closet Witch, his sampling and production techniques, his love of the outdoors and mushrooms, what he thinks about diy culture in general if it's more accepting of things that were once thought of as "too weird" or different and more. We also try to get Cory to go on a tangent, Dan makes a joke that absolutely fails and Erik asks Cory way better questions than Dan!!! 2021-04-081h 03
Accelerativ Thrust18. Air Is Cool (VILE CREATURE, HUMAN IMPACT, LEE MOSES, TYLER THE CREATOR AND CENTAUR NOIR)The episode begins by Dan taking a fresh breath of air only to evolve into conversations about the band Air, Steve Harvey and Wayne's World (which Erik makes a surprising confession about). Then we actually talk about records by the likes of Vile Creature, Human Impact, Lee Moses, Tyler The Creator and we review a new local gem from the Quad Cities own Centaur Noir!!! Tune in for the meaning of life!!!2021-04-011h 19
Accelerativ Thrust17. The Concept Of School Or The All Sport Caper (DIGABLE PLANETS, MALIBU KEN, CAVE IN, CHROMATICS, KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD AND ZONAL)Dan and Erik talk records from Digable Planets, Malibu Ken, Cave In, Chromatics, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard and Zonal. Some were from last week so it's kind of like 2 weeks in one!!! They also discuss school and experiences of trying to fit in, the societal weirdness and expectations of school, Wu-Tang Clan, Ol Dirty Bastard, sports (and All Sports soft drinks) and much more nonsense as always!!!2021-03-251h 43
Accelerativ Thrust16. A Conversation With Shawn Reed (FEEL FREE HI-FI/DIGITAL STING)Shawn Reed has been a consistent creative force in the Iowa/midwest music and art scene for over 20 years at this point. First starting out playing in punk and hardcore bands, then moving to a more experimental/psychedelic footing both visually and sonically while running Night People records and playing in synth heavy bands such as Wet Hair and Raccoo-oo-oon and now pushing his creativity in a more dub/electronic style with his new project Feel Free Hi-Fi and new label Digital Sting, Dan and Erik spoke to Shawn via Skype about these things and much more. Dan and...2021-03-182h 00
Accelerativ Thrust15. Historical Future Stuff In The Third Person (CALEB LANDRY JONES, ARCA, PIL, SLEAFORD MODS, EARL SWEATSHIRT, BUILT TO SPILL)Dan and Erik talk about the band Clutch and how they both agree their first three albums were masterpieces. They also talk about albums from Caleb Landry Jones, Arca, Public Image Ltd., Sleaford Mods, Earl Sweatshirt and Built To Spill that they were each into last week. Plus a whole lot of nonsensical speak between the two which has become a regular part of the show. Join us in another episode where once again you can explore the minds of Dan and Erik. Oh, we also speak in third person for a couple seconds, It's fun!!!2021-03-111h 46
Accelerativ Thrust14. Showbiz Erik And Dan E. Cheese (ESG, ANDREW W.K., DOSONE, BAUHAUS, CHARLIE MEGIRA, THE PULSARS)In this episode, Dan and Erik talk about show business, Chuck E. Cheese, Dan and his obsession with the Ninja Turtles, Erik's trip to Robot World and dancing confessions, The allegedly abandoned Flintstones theme park and many more oddities. Also, we talk about records we were into last week from ESG, Andrew W.K., Doseone, Bauhaus, Charlie Megira and The Pulsars. Plus you get to hear Erik Count if you make until the end!!!2021-03-041h 53
Accelerativ Thrust13. Pop Filters and Comic Books (Madlib, OMD, Michael Gordon, Klaatu, Adam and the Ants and JJ - V)After two weeks of no new episode, Dan and Erik return after Dan's bout with Covid (or so he thinks). In this episode, Dan and Erik talk about collectibles and comic books mainly of the 90's. Dan talks about an obscure DC Comics title from the 80's called Sonic Disruptors he read that was so poorly received it was cancelled after the seventh issue even with a cliffhanger. And of course, they talk about three records they were into last week and talk quite a bit about Faith No More and why the Chuck Mosley albums were just as...2021-02-251h 34
iHearICiHearIC Radio 116 with Erik Whittaker (2/18/2021)Erik Whittaker makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss his first solo album, his recent filmed performance for Englert's Stages series, and cohosting the Accelerativ Thrust podcast. Patreon subscribers can watch this episode in video form here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47712762Listen to I'll Remember You This Way: https://erikwhittaker.bandcamp.comWatch Erik's Stages video on March 10th: https://englert.org/event/stages-erik-whittakerListen to Accelerativ Thrust: https://accelerativthrust.transistor.fmFind everything iHearIC at http://ihearic.comDirect mp3 link...2021-02-1800 min
Accelerativ Thrust12. H4cking It Up With Cool Cat St3v3ns (Milemarker, DFL, AN_NA, White Noise, Kode 9 + Spaceape, Julia Jacklin)Dan and Erik go on a rant about hackers, Cat Stevens comes up somehow and they talk about the the records they were into last week. Dan also talks a little bit about the graphic novel MOONSHADOW that he has been reading and Erik talks about his adoration of the movie OVER THE EDGE. Join us for some great entertainment talk!!! Reviews of Milemarker, DFL, AN_NA, White Noise, Kode 9 + Spaceape and Julia Jacklin.2021-02-041h 37
Accelerativ Thrust11. The First Step To Failure Is Trying (Cory Peak, Appleseed Cast, Kicking Giant, The Deviants, The Double, Exhuma, Dehd)Erik and Dan talk about the their three albums they were into last week and review Cory Peak's new-ish instrumental sample heavy hip hop-ish album Trapped Soul!!! They also talk about snow days from school and how they used to act when school was cancelled compared today. Also reviews of Appleseed Cast, Kicking Giant, The Deviants, The Double, Exhuma, and Dehd.2021-01-291h 25
Accelerativ Thrust10. Last Week Listens (Spectral Snake, You're Not From Around Here, Human Eye, Ganjasufi, Knodel, Swans)More talk about music as Dan and Erik discuss You're Not From Around Here, Human Eye, Ganjasufi, Knodel, Swans and review the new(ish) EP from Iowa City based project Spectral snake consisting of Brooks Strause and Angela Barr!!!2021-01-211h 26
Accelerativ Thrust09. Sean's RecordsIn this episode, Dan and Erik pay tribute to their friend Sean who passed away a couple summers ago by talking about records he used to own that we now have and share some memories of him. 2021-01-141h 46
Accelerativ Thrust08. Dan And Eriks Best of 2020 Pt. 2: The Old StuffTo ring in the new year Dan and Erik compile a list of albums that they discovered in 2020 but predates the year when it was released! Sometimes the music picked date back to the 60's, other times as recent as 2018. Enjoy!2021-01-071h 44
Accelerativ Thrust07. Dan And Eriks Best Of 2020 Pt. 1: The New StuffDan and Erik discuss their top three favorite albums that were released in 2020 and also touch upon some honorable mentions!!! They also discuss the weirdness of Christmas growing up and into adulthood and how their holidays were this year. Lots of fun and music discussion as always!!! Be sure to check out our playlist on Spotify that we compiled consisting of tracks from the records we discussed. Happy New Year!!!2020-12-302h 21
Accelerativ Thrust06. Dan And Erik Do The Introduction At The EndDan and Erik discuss "cancel culture" and what effects it may have on the music, cartoons, tv shows and art that they grew up with. They discuss the pros and cons. They also talk about why they like dub music and, of course, dig into a bit of eastern iowa music history and discuss Shawn Reed and the Night People records culture he curated.2020-12-101h 09
Accelerativ Thrust05. More Food And WeenDan declares Ween the best "rock" band ever, Erik talks about the possibility of Dan editing Erik out of the podcast so Dan is seemingly talking to himself, Both Dan and Erik talk about food again, Erik clears up Dan's Nickelback controversy and both hosts talk about their appreciation for Cory peak's artwork plus lots more insanity!!!!2020-12-031h 08
Accelerativ Thrust04. Milk SpriteDan's newish co-host Erik Whittaker joins him as they tackle such important topics as mixing milk and Sprite, the entire Nickelback discography, Erik's new solo album and many many more topics to boot!!! So turn on your headset or whatever you listen to your podcasts on, load up that Spotify and welcome a journey in listening to people talk!!!2020-11-181h 20
Accelerativ Thrust02. A Conversation With Erik Whittaker (OLD SCRATCH REVIVAL SINGERS, LOS VOLTAGE)Erik Whittaker, an old friend and someone I've known for many years from the music scene in Iowa discusses bands and records with me that he used to dislike but loves now. Erik also talks about the difference between how people discover music now versus "back in the day" and discusses the pandemic with me a little as well!!!!!!2020-05-212h 00
The Writers' RoomThe Enemy of the WorldThis month, Erik and Kyle continue their discussion of the Doctor Who writing of David Whittaker with a story that was almost totally missing up until five years ago, and now it's fully back and available to watch in all its glory, "The Enemy of the World," one of the most atypical stories of the entire 1960s, and certainly of the Second Doctor's era. Erik had never listened to or watched this story until now; was it worth the wait?2018-07-151h 13