Accelerated Culture – Episode 77: Announcement & Update

Podcast: Accelerated Culture
Host(s): Lori and Scott
Release Date: November 22, 2025
Episode: Coming soon! Episode 77

Overview

This brief episode serves as an announcement and update for listeners of the Accelerated Culture podcast. Rather than presenting a typical deep dive into alternative and new wave music, hosts Lori and Scott provide an update on the show's schedule due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Listeners are also teased with information about the next full episode topic.

Key Points & Insights

1. Schedule Update and Holiday Break

• [00:00]
  • Host A (Lori or Scott) greets the audience and provides an update:

    "Hello Accelerated Culture fans. Lori and Scott are taking a little time off for Thanksgiving. We will be back on Sunday, December 7th..."

  • The hosts inform listeners they’re taking a break for Thanksgiving, implying an understanding and familial rapport with their audience.

2. Teaser for Next Episode

• [00:05]
  • Host reveals the official topic of the next episode:

    "...with a new episode on Honey's Dead by the Jesus and Mary Chain. Stay tuned."

  • This short announcement builds anticipation for an in-depth discussion on the influential 1992 album by The Jesus and Mary Chain.

3. Listener Engagement & Resources

• [00:12]
  • A call-out to hardcore fans of new wave and alternative music, with a plug for additional reading and collectibles:

    "Accelerated Culture fans love new wave deep dives. Hit synth and swagger for articles and PDFs on Duran Duran in excess and more. Synthandswagger.com."

  • The show directs listeners to synthandswagger.com for bonus content and deeper exploration of classic acts like Duran Duran and INXS.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On taking a holiday break:

  "Lori and Scott are taking a little time off for Thanksgiving. We will be back on Sunday, December 7th with a new episode on Honey's Dead by the Jesus and Mary Chain." (A, 00:00)

• For the die-hard new wave enthusiast:

  "Accelerated Culture fans love new wave deep dives. Hit synth and swagger for articles and PDFs on Duran Duran in excess and more. Synthandswagger.com." (B, 00:12)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00 – Announcement of holiday break and return date
• 00:05 – Teaser: Next episode will cover Honey's Dead by The Jesus and Mary Chain
• 00:12 – Resource plug: synthandswagger.com for articles and additional content

Summary

In this brief intermission, Lori and Scott connect with their listeners to announce a short Thanksgiving hiatus, express appreciation for listener engagement, and build excitement for the next deep dive into Honey's Dead by The Jesus and Mary Chain. They also encourage fans to check out additional resources on synthandswagger.com, ensuring the community stays engaged with quality content—even between episodes.

Next Episode Drops:
Sunday, December 7th — “Honey’s Dead” by The Jesus and Mary Chain