Our friend Emma met former governor Terry Branstad this week. Listen for that story, a bunch of stupid and bad state legislative bills, and Brenna "Givemthe" Bird's war on Costco. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121295128https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

After many years of work, Lex Leto x The Christine Burke Ensemble are about to release an album: I am here but I must go. We spent some time discussing the long process that led us here. Pre-order the album and get the whole thing on 2/7: https://lexleto.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-here-but-i-must-go-3Come to the album release show at Close House in Io…

Justin sneezes and Evan reads about Halloween.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/lyOSD1FR72MWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069820Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069816https://rockhardcauc.us…

The long-awaited deep dive on a crank from Burlington, IA. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120838191https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Justin and Evan read a story about a discounted medical procedure.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/3HLN5k0gGdwWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425940Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425933https://rockhardcauc.us…

Iowa Starting Line's Zachary Oren Smith joined us to talk about the first few days of the legislative session and our dear governor's State of the State speech.Check out Zach's podcast, Cornhole Champions: https://cornholechampions.substack.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120138355https://r…

Justin and Evan think about the grocery store.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/WQ5boCMHi7IWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890436Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890431https://rockhardcauc.us…

Our good friend Oliver is running for city council in Iowa City. Support his campaign: https://www.oliverforiowacity.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119762766https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

I talked with my friend Ioannis about his brand new EP, Broken Glass. Go get it right now: https://theonlyion.bandcamp.comFind all the old iHearIC stuff at ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too where I upload lots of improvised music (and where I get money to pay guests like Ion):…

Justin and Evan struggle with the United States Postal Service.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/qnbcIniKs8UWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312012Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312001https://rockhardcauc.us…

Starting the year off right with an IDP chair election, the lieutenant governor beefing with a county sheriff, and Sandy Salmon's legislative priorities.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119300919https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Justin and Toni set the scene.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118781975https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

What are those darn kids saying? Sorry about the dog in the background. Barking is now banned on the podcast. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Links to articles and music and stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118846733https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

You've heard him on RHC many times, but I finally took some time to sit down and chat with Oliver about music. This episode features music by:Precious (https://preciousiowa.bandcamp.com)Lover's Speed (https://loversspeed.bandcamp.com)Death Kill Overdrive (https://deadbrokerekerds.bandcamp.com/album/juicin)BOOTCAMP (https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.co…

Justin and Evan discuss holiday pies.Subscribe here for just $1 per month to hear the full episode, plus get access to hours and hours of other stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118488485https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

It's our joyous holiday special! We celebrate the birth of our savior by talking about our new lieutenant governor, a ridiculous but concerning lawsuit, and a murder/suicide! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!Call us at (319) 849-8733!All relevant articles and stuff are listed here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118477256https://rockhardcauc.us…

Justin and Toni observe a silhouette of Sonic the Hedgehog.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/L3vY_zAv0mYWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118230804Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118230808https://rockhardcauc.us…

We mourned the loss of an important local figure and talked to our friend Will about his documentary, Out Of Office. You can watch it here: https://means.tv/programs/out-of-officeCall us at (319) 849-8733!More relevant links and info: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117807911https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Asking ourselves the question: does human life have value?Crimestoppers tip line: (319) 849-8733Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117585851https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Evan and Justin attempt to crack the code.Subscribe here for just $1 per month to hear the full episode, plus get access to hours and hours of other stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116983380https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Further investigation into the pool ban and a memo to Discouraged Democrats.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116974360https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Eden, Justin, and Evan discuss music theory.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116421009https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Hi friends. I'm busy with the Wombat tour this weekend, so Evan and I didn't have time to record a regular episode. So here's an episode we originally released on patreon a few months ago. Our friend Teddy helped us review Slipknot's 1999 self-titled album!Check out Teddy's podcast MinionMinionMinion: A Minioncast here: https://www.minion.zoneand t…

Justin and Evan listen to a voicemail about ostentatiousness.Subscribe here for just $1 per month to hear the full episode, plus get access to hours and hours of other stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116192531https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Voter suppression, pool bans, and "the groups." Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116183682https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

WOMBAT IS GOING ON TOUR11/22 at Resource in Minneapolis11/23 at Trumpet Blossom in Iowa City11/24 at Comfort Station in Chicago(go to https://justinkcomer.com/shows if you need more info)This episode features music by Wombat (https://wombatnoise.bandcamp.com) and Seth Andrew Davis & Will Yager (https://oxcartnewmusic.bandcamp.com/album/april-8th-19…

Justin and Evan consider the sun.Subscribe here for just $1 per month to hear the full episode, plus get access to hours and hours of other stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115753284https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

We tried.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115569100https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Justin and Toni discuss an election-related conspiracy theory.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/lKMCjVa4wI0Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115241157Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115241155https://rockhardcauc.us…

This is our last chance to communicate with you before the big election. So, we used that time wisely by watching a bunch of campaign ads with Gavin. Please watch the video for this episode: https://youtu.be/a6m9RVJFLwgCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115091783https://rockhardcauc.us…

Unfortunately, we did not have time to record a Halloween episode this year. Fortunately, we're still going to release last year's Rocktober Hardloween Carcass, originally released in two parts at https://patreon.com/rockhardcaucus, for free!Original episode description: "Dungeon Mistress Lorelei guides Herbert the Necro-Shepherd, Carpaltina, and T…

Justin and Evan receive a call about Star Wars Episode II.Subscribe here for just $1 per month to hear the full episode, plus get access to hours and hours of other stuff: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114767454https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Toni joined us for another round of campaign ads. Lots of variety in this batch. Please watch the video for this episode: https://youtu.be/sn4M20WCF1cCall us at (319) 849-8733!Come see this show in Iowa City tonight: https://www.publicspaceone.com/events/hirsh-hanson-clowserFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114519002https://roc…

It's the 7th anniversary of the first episode of iHearIC Radio. In keeping with tradition, Duroje Gwamna is celebrating with us again.This episode features music by Duroje Gwamna (https://dgwamna-music.com) and Justin K Comer (https://justinkcomer.com)Tell your band director friends to buy this: https://randallstandridge.com/music-catalog/concert_b…

Justin and Evan field a call about the number of bands in Iowa.Subscribe to our podcast for just $1 per month to hear the rest of the episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114271962https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

We've returned to one of our favorite subjects: campaign ads! You'll probably get a lot more out of watching the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Y-65Ybm-Y9gCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114185065https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Molly, Justin, and Evan discuss Slipknot's album art. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113642067https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Well, well, well, we got to talk to Sarah Corkery after all. She's the Democratic candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, running against incumbent Ashley Hinson. Here's her website: https://www.corkeryforcongress.comDes Moines, go see our friends Haploid at Helter Shelter on 10/14: https://instagram.com/p/C--Hc1euCnyFull episode notes her…

Justin and Evan listen to a voicemail about trees.Subscribe to our podcast for just $1 per month to hear the rest of the episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113882263https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Two more conversations with candidates for Iowa House.Ashley Meredith: https://ashleymeredith4iowahouse.wordpress.comAmy Nielsen: https://www.amyforiowa.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Des Moines, go see our friends Haploid at Helter Shelter on 10/14: https://instagram.com/p/C--Hc1euCnyClosing music by Collidescope: https://acollidescope.bandcamp.comF…

Three phone conversations with candidates for Iowa House.Rosanne Plante: https://www.planteforiowa.comKay Pence: https://www.kay4iowa.comDani Duggan: https://peoplefordani.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Erik Whittaker: https://erikwhittaker.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113421841https://rockhardca…

Justin and Evan read a Bigfoot sighting report.Subscribe to our podcast for just $1 per month to hear the rest of the episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113436828https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

We talked to the Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, Ryan Melton.Here's his website: https://www.meltonforiowa.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113401803https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Justin, Toni, and Aaron listen to Charmy Bee. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/FooiSWbhzecWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112832871Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112832869https://rockhardcauc.us…

Justin and Evan tell a caller where they should go.Subscribe for $1 per month to hear the rest of this episode and a whole bunch of other podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113015003https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

A tribute to Perry Farrell and Ole Munson.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Sex Funeral: https://personalarchives.bandcamp.com/album/brokedown-palace-zonesFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113006376https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

For this month's show, I talked with filmmaker Kristian Day, who also hosts the weekly radio show Iowa Basement Tapes. Fans of the Diamond Hard series "bae knot me slippin" will be pleased with how much time we spent talking about Slipknot. You can find all of Kristian's work at https://www.kristianday.comCheck out these massive archives of Iowa mu…

Justin and Evan begin reading a letter about an unusual encounter.Listen to the full episode by subscribing here (it's just $1 per month): https://www.patreon.com/posts/112581659https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus

Deceitful dimocrats, anti-human city council ordinances, probably accidental voter fraud, and a Haaretz article about Iowa. Kind of a heavy one, sorry. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Justin K Comer: https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112567481https://rockhardcauc.us…

A listener tells us about meeting Democrats at the State Fair.Hear the rest of the episode by subscribing here for just $1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112139827https://rockhardcauc.usRock Hard Caucus