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165. A Conversation about Iowa Metal Underground Fest 2 (Luke Hougen, William Woodrow Hall)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:26:27 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk to Luke Hougen and William Woodrow Hall about the upcoming Iowa Metal Underground Fest 2!

164. Fudge Brownie Skittles (Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Trash Classic)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:53:58 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Trash Classic by Frankie and the Witch Fingers. We also talk about purple flavor and bounce houses. Riveting.

163. David Lee Broth (Sightless Pit - Lockstep Bloodwar)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:47:21 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Lockstep Bloodwar by Sightless Pit. New episode is up! This time we talk about the record Lockstep Bloodwar by Sightless Pit. We also talk about food so much that you can hear us gaining weight.

162. Oh, You Like Boyfriends? (Cell/Borg - Smash Blips)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:56:23 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk abou the record Smash Blips by the band Cell/Borg. We also talk quite a lot about The Beach Boys.

161. A Conversation with Nonnie Parry

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:10:32 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk to Billy and Rae from Nonnie Parry.

160. Thin Pickle Mints (Prostitute - Attempted Martyr)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:01:52 -0500

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.

159. Lil' Local Roundup (Blaster, God's Hand, Nonnie Parry)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:19:50 -0500

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.

158. Walker, Texas Sushi (Steröid - Chainmail Commandos)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:41:30 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Chainmail Commandos by Steröid. We also talk about food and Walker, Texas Ranger. Big surprise.

157. Golden Tank Warriors (Honningbarna - Soft Spot)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:04:55 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Soft Spot by the band Honningbarna. We also talk about skeleton horses.

156. Invasive Food Speices (The Open Flames - Same Time Next Year)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:01:35 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the new record Same Time Next Year by The Open Flames. We also talk about burritos, like the whole time. Burritos

155. Local Round Up 8! (Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong, Moscow Puzzles)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:13:41 -0500

This week we talk about records from Iowa artists Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about space, Hell and our hometown, which I think might actually all be the same place.

154. Even Paloozas, Get Lucky Sometimes (The Elephant March - Greetings from Hypnagogia)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:38:07 -0500

This time Dan go on at some length about the great new record Greetings from Hypnagogia from The Elephant March. Also, we talk about some other stuff and come off as the old cranks we really are.

153. Jello Bea Arthur (Chelsea Wolfe-She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:54:57 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She by Chelsea Wolfe. We also talk about Mission Creek again, Saved By The Bell, Neil Diamond, Big Ten Tacos, Walker Texas Ranger, Fozzie Bear, Downtown Julie Brown and Inspector Gadget, but we forget to talk about what music we have been listening to this week.

152. We're Goin' Surfin' (Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward - Pure Candy)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:03:50 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Pure Candy by Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward. We also talk about Weezer a little, but most of the episode really is about the Pure Candy Record.

151. We're on a Mission from Creek 3 (Jordan Sellergren - Banner Year)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:21:57 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about the new record Banner Year from Jordan Sellergren. We also talk about some other acts we're excited to see at Mission Creek. To round it out we talk about the dangers of Cup-cake-cone-anitis.

150b. The Big 150th Favorites List Celebration Part 2

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:42:36 -0500

This time Dan and Erik and everyone else we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 2.

150a. The Big 150th Favorites List Celebration Part 1

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:39:43 -0500

This time Dan and Erik and everyone we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 1.

149. I Miss That Horse (Fungal Mass - Psychedelic Poison)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:53:12 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about the album Psychedelic Poison by Iowa's own Fungal Mass! We also talk about talking animals and insurance jingles and other really stupid stuff.

148. Clowny Clown Town (Wet Meadow - Loves You)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:21:03 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Love You by Wet Meadow. We also talk about clowns and the songs about them.

147. Darkness and Fun (Stress Orphan, Lysergic Suicide/Tenebris)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:20:44 -0600

This time Erik accidently tricks Dan into listening to two records, so we review both of them. We talk about the album The Club of Rome by Stress Orphan and a split from Lysergic Suicide/Tenebris, and we don't really talk about much else.

146. Groundhog Dan Again (Babe Report - Did You Get Better)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:11:07 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk bout the record Did You Get Better by Babe Report. We also talk way to much about David Lee Roth and time repeats itself, like it always does.

145. Luscious Gish Locks (Peer Pressure Zombies - Screen on the Green)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Screen on the Green by Peer Pressure Zombies. We also spread misinformation about two Billy brothers.

144. It's Happening Again (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with ME)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:31:37 -0600

This time Dan and Erik decide they did not talk enough about David Lynch last time, so they talk about David Lynch the whole time, this time. Mostly about the Fire Walk with Me Soundtrack.

143. Like a Knight in Shining Armor (The Value of Human Life - The Cost of Human Values)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:09:02 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about the record The Cost of Human Value by The Value of Human Life. We also talk about 80's love ballads.

142. Digital Ding-A-Lings (Machine Girl - MG Ultra)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about the Machine Girl album MG Ultra!

141. Happy Zazz Year (Thank - I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0600

This time Dan and Erik flip the script and change the format. We talk about the album I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed by the band Thanks.

140. The Best Dang Records of 2024

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:13:14 -0600

Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite records from 2023. We also talk a little too much about Memphis Hip Hop Devil Worship.

139. No Good Times in Here (Crippling Alcoholism, Melvins, Chicago Typewriter)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:23:51 -0600

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.

We are 138. The First Annual Halloween Episode

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500

This 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.

137. Mutually Assured Destruction Vol. 2 (Riff Riff, Devo, Fieldy's Dreams)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:30:00 -0500

Dan and Erik review three albums they think they will hate, and they sort of do. We also talk a little about defunct fast food joints.

136. A Conversation with Luke Bascom (The End Times)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:50:09 -0500

Dan and Erik talk to Luke Bascom about his new e.p., which is awesome. We also talk about upcoming changes for the podcast.

135. A Conversation with Iowa Metal Underground (Luke Hougen, William Woodrow Hall)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:53:07 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk to Luke Hougen and William Woodrow Hall, the founders of the Iowa Metal Underground, about the big metal fest coming up on August 3rd.

134. A Conversation with Aseethe

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:22:05 -0500

Dan and Erik talk to Brian, Noah and Eric from Iowa/Illinois doomsters Aseethe. We talk quite a lot about gear and just a little about Tool.

133. Predictions of a Down (youbet, Aseethe, Luke Bascom and the End Times

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:52:03 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from doubt, Seethe and Luke Bascom and The End Times. We also talk about System of a Down and confuse Jim Carrey and Jim Carrol.

132. Unforgiven Funk Cake (Chemtrails, She Spread Sorrow, Ill Omen/Frontal Assault)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:20:19 -0500

Dan and Erik talk about music from Chemtrails, She Spread Sorrow and a split from Ill Omen and Frontal Assault! We also talk about James Hetfield and sandwiches.

131. Your Vandalism Summer (Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips, Birdsmith)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Dan and Erik talk about music from Uranium Club, Nervous Tick and the Zipper Lips and Iowa City's Birdsmith. We also talk about Nightmare on Elm St and the Doof Warrior.

130. Local Round Up 7! (Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, Mad Dad Records)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Yee-haw! This week Cowboy Dan and Erik round up five local releases! We talk about music from Matryoshka Ghost, Grandfather Confusion, William Elliot Whitmore, Good Morning Midnight, and Mad Dad Records.

129. Steve Albini Retrospective

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 14 May 2024 18:16:29 -0500

Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite Steve Albini records and the impact he had on thier musical lives.

128. Pop Star Celebrity Burnout (Cheekface, Northern Liberties, Soup Riot)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:03:38 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Cheekface, Northern Liberties and Iowa City's Soup Riot. We also drone on and on about how the 90's were different or some other boomer stuff.

127. We're on a Mission from Creek 2 (Osees, Armand Hammer, Anthony Worden, 24thankyou)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:47:37 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from some of the acts coming to the Mission Creek festival in Iowa City!

126. Groundhog Dan (Brandon Seabrook, Slift, Maul of America)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500

This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Brandon Seabrook, Slift and Iowa City's Maul of America. Also, for some reason, Dan time travels back to the 90's.

125. A Conversation with Ten Tigers AC

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:58:44 -0600

Dan and Erik have a fun converstion with Muscatine Iowa's own Ten Tigers AC!

124. Johnny Fresh Productions (Evil Sword, Squeeze, TV Cop)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:09:45 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Evil Sword, Squeeze and Iowa power pop punkers TV Cop! We also talk about a sweet Miami Vice reboot that we are totally going to make happen.

123. A Conversation with Alex Crist (Closet Witch)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600

This episode Dan and Erik talk to Alex Crist of Closet Witch about the new record and lots of other stuff. A super fun and in-depth talk!

122. A Real Life Grim Reaper Vibe (Squid, Full of Hell/Nothing, Ten Tigers AC)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:30:21 -0600

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.

121. The Best Dang Records of 2023

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:13:22 -0600

Dan and Erik talk about thier favorite releases of 2023, and a little bit about ice cream and Ministry.

120. A Conversation with New Standards Men

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:36:15 -0600

Dan and Erik talk to Drew, Jeremy, Bob and Ike of New Standards Men!

119. Green Apples on the Moon (Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor, Closet Witch)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:00:11 -0600

Dan and Erik talk about music from Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Zeal & Ardor and Closet Witch! We also talk so much about food it's like a problem.

118. A Conversation with Kevin Erhardt-Hansen and Frank Carroll (Dirt Chamber, Opt-Out)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Dan and Erik talk to Kevin Erhardt-Hansen and Frank Carroll about thier latest collab Bedlam and upcoming releases.

117. Local Round Up 6! (Phantom Threat, SLWccWatt, Bodiah, Brooks Strause, Death Kill Overdrive)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:18:59 -0500

Local Round up! This time Dan and Erik talk about music from Phantom Threat, SLWccWatt, Bodiah, Brooks Strause, Death Kill Overdrive. We also discuss the music videos that scared us as kids.

116. Long John Cougars (Savoy Motel, Cruelster, Dave Helmer)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Savoy Motel, Cruelster and Iowa City's Dave Helmer. We also talk about a zombie virus and Long Johns Silver's. Also, this is unrelated, but you may want to start trying to remember the exact date you last ate at Long John Silver's.

115. Project Blue Blink 182 (Nadja, Snooper, Lou Sherry)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:11:18 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Nadja, Snooper and Iowa City's Lou Sherry. We also talk abouut pretty much everything in the universe, including aliens.

114. Jimmy Chicken Dick (Marina Herlop, Geese, The Unsettled Serenade)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode Dan and Erik talk about music from Marina Herlop, Geese and Cedar Rapids' The Unsettled Serenade. We also talk about the Creed Cruise and the Titanic, which surely have nothing on common.

113. Delta Greens and Blues (Pagan Athletes, Water From Your Eyes, Frank Carroll and Dirt Chamber)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode Dan and Eirk talk about music from Pagan Athletes, Water From Your Eyes and the Ohio/Iowa industrial callab between Frank Carroll and Dirt Chamber. We also ask some impossibe questions about some very deep music mysteries.

112. Into the Spiderland (Jeff Rosenstock, Hot Graves, New Standards Men)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Dan and Erik talk about music from Jeff Rosenstock, Hot Graves and Colorado/Iowa post rock outift New Standards Men. We also just ramble about nothing, like usual, but it's somehow even worse.

111. Sucks To Be Cool (Apathy, Sparks, The Night Lights)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:38:13 -0500

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.

110. Billy Cobrain Drain (Quasi, The C.I.A, Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

109. A Conversation with Travis Austin (FKA Climate)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode we have a super fun and inspirational conversation with the Quad Cities' Travis Austin about his project FKA Climate.

108. Operation Dokken Freedom (The Murder Capital, Mandy Indiana, TANG)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:41:03 -0500

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.

107. A Conversation with Luke Tweedy (Sinner Frenz, Flat Black Studios)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:13:31 -0500

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.

106. Hacker, Whacker, Robot Smacker (Muele, Crime of Passing, FKA Climate)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

105. A Conversation with Jack Christensen (Beat Strings, Jack Christensen)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode we talk to Jack Christensen about the Beat Strings and his solo record. We also forget to actually do the interview until halfway through the episode, so it feels kind go backwards. Kind of like that movie Memento, but there's no twist at the end.

104. Get In Loser, We're Going Doom Surfing (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, F%ck Money, Basketball Divorce Court)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:16:57 -0500

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.

103. A Conversation with Ill Omen

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode we talk to Luke, Curtis and Caleb from Cedar Rapids thrash outfit Ill Omen. We talk about their new album and a lot about Metallica. We always talk a lot about Metallica, it's getting a little embarrassing. Anyway, we had a fun conversation and you should listen!

102. Local Round Up 5! (Moonrabbit, Ill Omen, Murnau, Early Girl, Sinner Frenz, Hayes Noble)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:08:18 -0500

It's another Local Round Up! This time we talk about music from Moon Rabbit, Ill Omen, Murnau, Early Girl, Sinner Frenz and Hayes Noble. We also talk a little about posthumous releases and the original ancient alien, Eddie from Iron Maiden.

101. A Conversation with Thomas Parkinson (Disholy, Lord Green)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0500

This episode we talk to Omaha's Thomas Parkinson about his project Disholy. Lots of nerding out about gear on this one!

100. The Flashback Episode (Tyler the Creator, The Armed, Future Death, Buck Gooter, Tropical F%ck Storm, Exek)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:00:23 -0500

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.

99. A Conversation with Moscow Puzzles

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Dan and Erik talk to Tobin Hoover and Tony Andrys of Moscow Puzzles. We also contemplate the mysteries of the universe, like always.

98. We're on a Mission from Creek (Divino Nino, Extravision, Ebony Tusks, Mr. Softheart, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Karen Meat)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:19:12 -0500

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.

97. A.T. the Movies (Best Soundtracks and Scores)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:11:28 -0500

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!

96. Local Round Up 4! (Monica Austin, Bleaken, Marc Hans Showalter, Jack Christensen, Why Bother?, Eugene Levy)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

95. A Glam Rock Switchblade Dream (Young Fathers, 72-Hour Post Fight, Dryad, MSPAINT)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:25:40 -0600

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.

94. A Conversation with Haploid

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:30:00 -0600

Dan and Erik Have a super fun time talking to Kaylee, Mathias and Dave of the band Haploid!

93. Locals Only! Round Up 3 (Moscow Puzzles, Thought Wrong, Safe Space, The House Flies, Mocktag, Good Morning Midnight)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:56:54 -0600

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.

92. A Conversation with Steve Maule (Grandfather Confusion, Mountain Swallower)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600

This time Dan and Erik talk to the Quad Cities' Steve Maul of Grandfather Confusion and Mountain Swallower!

91. Paging Dr. Danzig (Brainiac, Vex Ruffin, Phantom Threat)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:38:48 -0600

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.

90. A Conversation with Brooks Strause

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:12:00 -0600

This episode Dan and Erik talk to legendary Iowa singer/songwriter, Brooks Strause. Not much else to say, it's a good one!

89. Mind Control Hacks for Alien Cats (Playthatboizay, Hey Colossus, Grandfather Confusion)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:30:00 -0600

This episode we talk about music from Playthatboizay, Hey Colossus and the QC's own Grandfather Confusion. We also talk pretty much only about Toxoplasmosis and the 90's, so yeah, get ready for that.

88. Local's Only, Part 2! (Cursed Existence, Haploid, Maul of America, Ill Omen, Spaniel)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:16:16 -0600

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.

87. The Best Dang Records of 2022

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:51:30 -0600

Dan and Erik each talk about their 10 favorite records of the year! Not much screwing around, this is serious stuff!

86. Locals Only! End of Year Round-up! (Moody Marlin, Bovinophobic Bile Puddle, Excrete, Animals on LSD, Brooks Strause)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:03:19 -0600

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.

85. A Conversation With Jessica Dzielinski (Chachka, Psyop)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:30:00 -0600

This episode we have a fun conversation with Jessica Dzielinski from Chachka and Psyop!

84. How To Be A Grunge (Die Monitr Batss, The Interrupters, Chachka)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:57:05 -0600

This episode we talk about music from Die Monitr Batts, The Interrupters and Iowa City's Chachka! We also talk a little about not starting a band and Weird Al.

83. Mellow Mutant Fingerprince (Thirdface, EXEK, Penny Peach)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:30:00 -0600

This episode we talk about music from Thirdface, EXEK and Iowa City's Penny Peach. We also talk quite a bit about My Name is Prince.

82. You've Got Brain Mail (Kill Alters, Quelle Chris, Teller Bank$)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:09:21 -0500

This episode we talk about music from Kill Alters, Quelle Chris and Des Moines' Teller Bank$! We also talk a little about getting ripped off on FB Marketplace.

81. Super Sloppy Double Dare (Today is the Day, Can, Ben Driscoll)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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?

80. A Conversation with Andrew Stuart Cline (Glurge, Mountain Swallower)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:56:43 -0500

This week we have a pretty fun and kooky interview with Andrew Stuart Cline from QC bands Glurge and Mountain Swallower.

79. The Jig is Up (Oneida, Re-Tros, Druids)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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.

78. Leeches in my Tighty Whiteys (Horehound, Jim Lindberg, Dose)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:34:19 -0500

This episode we talk about music from Horehound, Jim Lindberg and Des Moines' Dose. We also talk a bunch about Corey Feldman and Suicidal Tendencies, which is pretty standard.

77. Bulldozer Face and the Corn Chips (Shop Assistants, Tropical F%ck Storm, Shake Them Bones)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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".

76. Lucifer in the Clouds with Diamonds (Masma Dream World, Rahiem Supreme, Glurge)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0500

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. .

75. C.G.E.T.P.I (Angel Rada, Subtitle, Telekinetic Yeti)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:13:48 -0500

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.

74. Computer Audio Glitch Gods (Shapeshifter, King Hannah, Glass Ox)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:37:05 -0500

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.

73. Dirty Big Black Summer (8 Kalacas, The Aquarium, Jimmie's in the Basement)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:02:43 -0500

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.

72. Federal Burrito Inspectors (Atmosphere, Priests, The Vahnevants)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:11:38 -0500

Dan and Erik talk about music from Atmosphere, Priests and Des Moines' The Vahnevants. We also comes up with a new sexy business endeavor.

71. High Class Trash (Ghost, Mimi Barks, Night Dangers)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 24 May 2022 17:21:20 -0500

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).

70. Wayne and GN'Rth (Hologram, Fashion Pimps and The Glamazons, Wombat)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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.

69. Mutually Assured Destruction Vol. 1 (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lou Reed/Metallica)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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.

68. The Head That The Weird Face Belongs To (Medicine Boy, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Iowasolation)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:33:30 -0500

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.

67. Pee sells...(Tom Caruana, Cherry Cheeks, Hot Sorry)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:06:08 -0500

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!

66. Operation Mind Funk (Future Death, Yola, Disholy)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:22:35 -0500

Dan and Erik review music by Future Death, Yola and Omaha's Disholy! We also talk way too much about funk metal.

65. A conversation with Garrett Rieks (Sound Science)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:30:00 -0500

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!

64. A conversation with All the World is Kayfabe

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:06:22 -0500

Dan and Erik talk to Errol and CK PITS from All the World is Kayfabe.

63. Let's Go All the Ye (The Mind, Book of Knots, Good Habits)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:20:28 -0500

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.

62. 62nd Wipe Out (Sewer Pope, Buck Gooter, Blast Choir)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:35:56 -0600

Dan and Erik return after a break to review music by Sewer Pope, Buck Gooter and Iowa City's Blast Choir!

61. Murder Mouth and Farrah's Fawcett (Bark, Krallice, Zuul)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:35:08 -0600

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!

60. A Conversation with The Unblessed Rest of Us

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 19:28:30 -0600

Dan and Erik talk to Justin Comer, Lorelei d'Andriole and Will Yager from The Unblessed Rest of Us.

59. Downe the Faster Rabbit-Hole (The Kundalini Genie, The Internet, Sound Science)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:30:00 -0600

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.

58. Iconic as Sh*t, Our Top 20 Favorite Album Covers

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:06:09 -0600

Dan and Erik countdown their all time favorite album covers.

57. Sparkle Buzz at the Budweiser Library (BROCKHAMPTON, Lift To Experience, Justin K Comer and the Unblessed Rest of US)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:18 -0600

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.

56. The Best Dang Records of 2021

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:20:54 -0600

Dan and Erik go through their top 10 releases of 2021. Big fun for you, baby new year!

55. A Conversation with Aubs.

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0600

Dan and Erik talk to Rock Island Hip Hop performer and artist Aubs.

54. Just the Tip, Muscle Demon (GET DEAD, ALL THE WORLD IS KAYFABE, MOSCOW PUZZLES)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0600

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.

53. A Conversation with Dolly Sperry (PSYOP, POKEY'S RECORDS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0600

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.

52. Kephen Sting's Hyper Eggplant (SOUL GLO, FARRAH ABRAHAM, AUBS.)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:03:38 -0600

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.

51. Super Sick Ass Songs About Pizza (TURNSTILE, 24/7 DIVA HEAVEN, THUH CHOCOLATE HOGBOYS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:30:00 -0600

This week we review records by Turnstile, 24/7 Diva Heaven and Iowa's Thuh Chocolate Hogboys. We also talk about the Kanye Drop Out Bear, Mike Tyson Smoking Toad Venom and speculate why Bane is the new Mickey D's spokesperson.

50. 50th Episode Anniversary Hair Metal Celebration!

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:15:49 -0600

Dan and Erik explore hair metal and talk about their favorite records from this genre to celebrate their 50th episode of Accelerative Thrust!

49. A Conversation with Nalani Proctor (NALANI PROCTOR, FINALLY SOME ACTION)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:02:56 -0600

We talk to Keokuk's Nalani Proctor about her past and current projects. Also we get into giant blue boogers, teaching cat's how to eat lasagna and Space-X-Lax.

48. Strawberry Suicide and Cocaine Hippos (EREMIT, WHEELCHAIR SPORTS CAMP, SOLAR FLARE SUNSET)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:30:00 -0500

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.

47. I'm Bringing Satanic Panic Back, Yeah (KK'S PRIEST, MONG HANG, CORY PEAK)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:20:05 -0500

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.

46. Kick the Buckethead (CULT MOUNTAIN, SNAPPED ANKLES, DEAD ENSIGN)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:44:04 -0500

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!

45. Hellhound on Behan's trail (THE LION'S DAUGHTER, THE ARMED, DARK FAMILY)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:30:27 -0500

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).

44. A Conversation With Dryad (DRYAD)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:30:00 -0500

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.

43. Blood Buildings On Mars (SWEEPING PROMISES, THE BUG, POKEY'S RECORDS (ARM, PSYOP, SUPERFREAK))

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:31:11 -0500

This episode we talk about Sweeping Promises, The Bug and three new releases from Iowa City's Pokey's Records. We discuss some upcoming shows and we also talk about, Norm Macdonald, the cancelations of the upcoming Faith No More and Mr. Bungle shows and building affordable housing on Mars...with human blood. Oooh and Eeeew.

42. A Conversation with Sam Koester (RIVER CITY COLLECTIVE, HEAVYWEIGHT, STILL STANDING)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:56:52 -0500

We talk to Sam Koester about River City Collective, River City Throw Down, Heavyweight, Muscatine and downloading food right into your mouth.

41. This Might Be Part 2 (TMBG)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:35:46 -0500

Part two of our two part series about the first eight They Might Be Giants records. That's not confusing at all, right?!

40. This Might Be Part 1, Boy (TMBG)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:57:19 -0500

Part One of our They Might Be Giants episodes, this episode covers records 1-4, the next will be records 5-8. We also talk a bit about Kanye and the Nirvana Baby.

39. Tuesday Morning (SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, LAURA CARBONE, PROJECT POLAROID, SATANIC TOGAS AND NALANI PROCTOR)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:30:00 -0500

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!!!

38. Matrix Face (A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, ARCTIC MONKEYS, BARAD, SLEATER-KINNEY AND CLOSET WITCH)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

37. The They (PARIS DEATH HILTON, NIKKI AND THE CORVETTES, PETER AND THE WOLF, JUSTICE FETISH)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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.

36. Strings Are The Worst (DALE CROVER, GHOSTEMANE, PERFUME GENIUS, SAGE FRANCIS AND THE BLENDOURS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:14:16 -0500

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!!!

35. A Tale of Many Eddies (THE MAIDEN EPISODE)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:20:57 -0500

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.

34. A Conversation With Jeff Keyser (DEATH KILL OVERDRIVE)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

33. The 33rd Degree Episode (BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT, GIANT CLAW, BLU, TRUE WIDOW, VOIDDWELLER

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:37:13 -0500

Dan 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!!!

32. A Conversation With Brian James (ENDLESS REACH/HIVEBODIES/LUNG CRUSHER)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

31. A Conversation With Gabi Vanek (THE UNBLESSED REST OF US, DEATHBAG)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

30. A Satisfied Goth (DUANE EDDY, CUNNINLYNGUISTS, MRS. PISS, EMA, SINNER FRENZ)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode we review records from Duane Eddy, Cunninlynguists, Mrs. Piss, EMA and Iowa City's own Sinner Frenz!!! We also talk about Barq's Root Beer and the real meaning behind their slogan "Barq's has bite". Plus the lie and importance of caffiene, how hot chips and energy drinks remind Dan of cybergoths, hippy goths and strobe lights and how life could have no consequences!!!

29. Purple Persons (100 GECS, UNOCRHOMES, MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, THE SHINING REALM)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

On this episode we review records from 100 Gecs, Urochromes, Mindless Self Indulgence and Iowa City's own The Shining Realm. We also talk a bit about The Simpsons, Dan goes into a passionate angry ramble about the Ninja Turtles (again) and we touch on problematic subject matter in some of the music we listened to growing up and try to give some insight as to why it might have existed.

28. A Conversation With Brian Barr (ASEETHE/GRANULAR BREATH)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:59:53 -0500

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!!!

27. Scat Revival (RANCID, O CHILDREN, BEAK>, THE REAL KIDS & ENDLESS REACH)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

26. Piper At The Gates Of Dan (AESOP ROCK, Q'65, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, LINGUA IGNOTA, BRAZIL)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

25. In Denial Of The Punching Glove (EL-P, MAN FOREVER, DRAGGS, TOLD SLANT, GABI VANEK AND WILL YAGER)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

24. No More Introductions (BORIS, CRACK CLOUD, EYEDEA & ABILITIES, ALBERT AYLER AND SLWccWATT)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:09 -0500

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.

23. A Conversation With Jon Burns (CENTAUR NOIR/SHORT HORN/ EX-METH AND GOATS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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.

22. An Eventful Week Where Nothing Happened (BARON ZEN, DIVTECH, BUMBLEBEEZ, JANE WEAVER AND DEATH KILL OVERDRIVE)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

21. A Conversation With Mollie Piatetsky (CLOSET WITCH/BABY ALCHEMY)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

20. The Late Night Cool Cat Strikes Again (PORTISHEAD, UNWOUND, GODSPEED! YOU BLACK EMPEROR, THE STREETS AND BRIAN BARR)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!

19. A Conversation With Cory J Peak (CLOSET WITCH/SASSBOLOGNA RECORDS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

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!!!

18. Air Is Cool (VILE CREATURE, HUMAN IMPACT, LEE MOSES, TYLER THE CREATOR AND CENTAUR NOIR)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

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!!!

17. 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 Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

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!!!

16. A Conversation With Shawn Reed (FEEL FREE HI-FI/DIGITAL STING)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

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 Erik also briefly discuss the weather, starting an Iowa "beefcast" and an upcoming movie about The Smiths. It's a longer one but well worth it if you make it through as the conversation with Shawn gets deep into musical histories and evolutions!!!

15. Historical Future Stuff In The Third Person (CALEB LANDRY JONES, ARCA, PIL, SLEAFORD MODS, EARL SWEATSHIRT, BUILT TO SPILL)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600

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!!!

14. Showbiz Erik And Dan E. Cheese (ESG, ANDREW W.K., DOSONE, BAUHAUS, CHARLIE MEGIRA, THE PULSARS)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0600

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!!!

13. Pop Filters and Comic Books (Madlib, OMD, Michael Gordon, Klaatu, Adam and the Ants and JJ - V)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

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 rad as the Mike Patton ones. Buckle in and give it a listen!!! Reviews of Madlib, OMD, Michael Gordon, Klaatu, Adam and the Ants and JJ - V.

12. H4cking It Up With Cool Cat St3v3ns (Milemarker, DFL, AN_NA, White Noise, Kode 9 + Spaceape, Julia Jacklin)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:12:15 -0600

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.

11. The First Step To Failure Is Trying (Cory Peak, Appleseed Cast, Kicking Giant, The Deviants, The Double, Exhuma, Dehd)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:27:33 -0600

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.

10. Last Week Listens (Spectral Snake, You're Not From Around Here, Human Eye, Ganjasufi, Knodel, Swans)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:00:43 -0600

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!!!

09. Sean's Records

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:33:56 -0600

In 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.

08. Dan And Eriks Best of 2020 Pt. 2: The Old Stuff

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:43:08 -0600

To 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!

07. Dan And Eriks Best Of 2020 Pt. 1: The New Stuff

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:37:24 -0600

Dan 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!!!

06. Dan And Erik Do The Introduction At The End

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Dan 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.

05. More Food And Ween

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:58:16 -0600

Dan 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!!!!

04. Milk Sprite

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:28:45 -0600

Dan'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!!!

03. High School Music: A Conversation With Carl Busch

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Carl Busch is my guest and talks music, some politics and some conspiracy theories with me. In this episode, we touch on our top 10 favorite albums from high school that we still listen to to this very day, Carl's conspiracy theory about the pandemic and the all of the insanity happening everywhere in the year 2020!!!!!!

02. A Conversation With Erik Whittaker (OLD SCRATCH REVIVAL SINGERS, LOS VOLTAGE)

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker — Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

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!!!!!!

01. A Conversation With Alex Crist (CLOSET WITCH/PISS EXORCIST/MULDOON'S CLEVER GIRLS)

Dan Orr — Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

I have a conversation with Alex Crist (guitarist of Iowa band Closet Witch, Piss Exorcist and ex-bassist of Muldoon's Clever Girls) and we talk about the conspiracy theory that Kurt Cobain of Nirvana faked his death only to later become Rivers Cuomo of the celebrated alternative rock band Weezer! We also talk about what Closet Witch is up to during the pandemic and lots more!!!!!!