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Pointless collaborations in music

January 20, 2025 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E114 Andrew Culture teams up with Dr. Sam to unpack the most baffling, eyebrow-raising, and just plain pointless musical collaborations ever inflicted on humanity. From Elton John’s karaoke shenanigans with Orville Peck to the baffling Lou Reed and Metallica mash-up that should have stayed a rumor, this episode is a glorious deep dive into the "why even bother?" of music … [Read more...] about Pointless collaborations in music

Good B-sides vs Bad B-sides

January 13, 2025 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E113 In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by the enigmatic Dr. Sam to dissect the sticky, smelly world of B-sides. From Suede’s majestic castaways to Korn’s half-baked remixes, they wade knee-deep into what makes a B-side a banger or just a bad idea. Along the way, Andrew reminisces about the peculiar 80s phenomenon of white dog poo, the trauma of squishy sandals, … [Read more...] about Good B-sides vs Bad B-sides

They Sampled WHAT?

December 23, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E110 It’s the episode where Andrew Culture and Dr. Sam somehow make an entire hour of toilet chat, dodgy sampling, and musical rambling sound like a work of art. From unicorn stools (Google at your own risk) to squatting like a Baltic legend, the pair venture into a shambolic journey across music that sampled what?! Expect the unexpected as they break down: Oh, … [Read more...] about They Sampled WHAT?

When the Drums Kick in

December 2, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E107 Episode Title: When the Drums Kick In – and Other Musical Mishaps Hosts: Andrew Culture & Dr. Sam Summary:Get ready for an unhinged exploration of the greatest moments when drums really kick in – whether it’s a masterful fill or just chaos in a trench coat. Andrew and Dr. Sam stumble through topics like Phil Collins' shiny dome revolutionizing baldness, … [Read more...] about When the Drums Kick in

Best album endings

November 25, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E106 In this week’s audio catastrophe, Andrew is joined by Dr. Sam to discuss "best album endings." Naturally, this means chaos, sarcasm, and several tangents about guinea pig recipes, Björk's cat in pajamas, and why the Rolling Stones are basically for your mum. Musical choices span the predictable (Stone Roses) to the avant-garde (Bjork making cat noises). Plus, the … [Read more...] about Best album endings

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