Accelerativ Thrust

Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
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Join confirmed dorks, Dan and Erik while they discuss and review underground records. With a focus on the Iowa and Midwest music scene, we also feature interviews with local artists and deep dive episodes. A detailed and derailed peek into what's happening here in the middle of the country.

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

    07/29/2025

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

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

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

    07/22/2025

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

    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.

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

    07/02/2025

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

    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.

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

    06/25/2025

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

    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.

    35 min
  5. 161. A Conversation with Nonnie Parry

    06/11/2025

    161. A Conversation with Nonnie Parry

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

    36 min
  6. 160. Thin Pickle Mints (Prostitute - Attempted Martyr)

    06/04/2025

    160. 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.

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

    05/27/2025

    159. 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.

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

    05/15/2025

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

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

    30 min
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Join confirmed dorks, Dan and Erik while they discuss and review underground records. With a focus on the Iowa and Midwest music scene, we also feature interviews with local artists and deep dive episodes. A detailed and derailed peek into what's happening here in the middle of the country.

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  • Creator
    Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker