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2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com. Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

  1. 07/12/2025

    Episode 77: The Jesus & Mary Chain’s “Honey’s Dead” (1992)

    Following the modest success of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s 1989 album “Automatic,” Glaswegian brothers and fuzz pedal virtuosos Jim and William Reid went into the studio with the usual arsenal of effects, some new dance-rock beats, and a top-notch top-notch team. The result was JAMC’s 1992 album, “Honey’s Dead,” and expectations were high. Did they pay off? Scott Free and Laurie fill you in.  ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast ******************** PLEASE NOTE: We have changed our episode release schedule. New episodes will now be released on Sundays at 1pm eastern time.

    1h 45m

  2. 22/11/2025

    Coming soon! Episode 77

    Hello, Accelerated Culture fans! Laurie & Scott are taking a little time off for Thanksgiving. We will be back on Sunday, Dec. 7, with a new episode on "Honey's Dead" by The Jesus and Mary Chain. Stay tuned!

    23 sec

  3. 09/11/2025

    Episode 76: Stone Temple Pilots’ “Core” (1992)

    In this episode, we dive into the raw energy of 1992’s “Core,” the debut album that catapulted Stone Temple Pilots into rock history. Selling over 8 million copies and spawning three massive hit singles, this record defined an era of grunge-infused alternative rock. We’ll explore its impact, the band’s meteoric rise, and the unforgettable voice of the late Scott Weiland that made “Core” a timeless classic. ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast ******************** PLEASE NOTE: We have changed our episode release schedule. New episodes will now be released on Sundays at 1pm eastern time.

    1h 41m

  4. 25/10/2025

    Episode 75: Sloan’s “Smeared” (1992)

    In our milestone 75th episode, we dive into Sloan’s 1992 debut album “Smeared,” a swirling blend of shoegaze haze, grunge grit, and powerpop sparkle. Often overlooked, this Canadian gem delivers poppy genius with fuzzed-out guitars and melodic hooks that still resonate. Join us as we unpack the textures, tones, and legacy of an album that dared to smear genres together.  ******************** Mentioned in this episode: Detroit Chamber Music Society (for donations in memory of Eduardo Arciniegas) Sloan: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1769 ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast

    1h 36m

  5. 04/10/2025

    Episode 74: The Soup Dragons’ “Hotwired” (1992)

    Following the monster success of 1990’s “Lovegod,” Scottish wunderkinds The Soup Dragons were free to do what they wanted… any old time (you see what we did there). But following backlash back home, what they wanted to do was go to America and record a dance rock album full of big riffs, slide guitars, and sing-along-able choruses. That’s exactly what they did, and “Hotwired” was the result. It was a winning formula, one that Laurie and Scott Free dive deep into.  ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast

    1h 35m

  6. 20/09/2025

    Episode 73: Stereolab’s “Peng!” (1992)

    After the breakup of British indie pop band McCarthy, Tim Gane and Læitia Sadier blazed new trails with avant-pop band Stereolab. Jangly guitars, vintage synths, and mesmerizing female vocals deliver lyrics tackling topics that transcend conventional pop: Surrealism, Situationism, philosophy, French Modernist poetry. Stereolab is the smartest band out there, and “Peng!” is the album where it all began. Scott and Laurie unpack this post-rock/indie classic. ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast

    1h 36m

  7. 13/09/2025 · BONUS

    Special Crossover Episode: Who Will Save Generation X with host Zabe

    Greetings, Accelerated Culture vultures! Scott and I need a little more time to finish our next episode. We’ll be back with Episode 73 on Stereolab’s “Peng!” in one week. In the meantime, we’d like to share this episode of our friend Zabe’s podcast, Who Will Save Generation X? It’s a fun trivia game show, and I got to make a guest appearance in the last 15 minutes. So, check it out, and thank you for your patience. We’ll be back in one week!  –Laurie ************************************************************************* Who Will Save Generation X Challenging Stage #16: “Nice Beaver” The Naked Gun (feat. Laurie of “Accelerated Culture Podcast”) Here is the next episode of our 3rd format of the show that we call: Who Will Save Generation X: Challenging Stage. We have created this mini-game format to meet the needs of those who have asked for it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think on our website "Answering Machine" feature. In the bottom left corner of the website there is a blue microphone icon. Just tap on that and leave us a message. It’s free to use and your voice might be used on an upcoming episode of the show. We want to hear from you no matter what you have to say, but we are looking for YOU to ask us some GenX trivia questions that we can feature on upcoming shows. So, let's hear what you have to say. :) In this episode of the Challenging Stage we play in round 1 a game called “Second Guessing”, round 2 is our spotlight trivia round on the topic of "The Naked Gun", and we welcome guest-host Laurie of "Accelerated Culture Podcast" (https://acceleratedculturepodcast.com/), to take over the Captain's Chair in round 3 for some trivia questions featuring trivia on the movie "Hackers". There is something here for everyone that we hope you'll "especially like". Show Notes Check out our website: https://www.whowillsavegenx.com/

    43 min

  8. 30/08/2025

    Episode 72: INXS’ “Welcome to Wherever You Are” (1992)

    In this episode, we explore INXS’s bold and underrated 1992 release, “Welcome to Wherever You Are.” Coming off the massive global success of the X Factor tour, the band took a creative left turn, trading glossy arena rock for experimental sounds, orchestral touches, and a rawer edge. From the sultry beauty of “Not Enough Time” to the sweetness of “Beautiful Girl,” we’ll explore how this album captured a band at the peak of their confidence, willing to reinvent themselves while still delivering the hooks that made them international icons. ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast

    1h 41m
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2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com. Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

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    acceleratedculture
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    84
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