My friend and frequent collaborator Chris Emery came over to listen to music and talk about elves, Smurfs, and Babe Camp 3D.This episode features music by:Larry "The Wizard" Sievers (https://larrysievers.bandcamp.com)diistancing (https://diistancing.bandcamp.com)Office Dweller (https://kragito.bandcamp.com)Justin K Comer & Chris Emery (https://just…

An update on a story we covered years ago, some discussion of the DNC, and the fetishization of the midwestern dad. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110761087https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

On the RHC patreon yesterday, we released the 25th episode of Speed Freak Read/Speak, a series where we talk about Sonic the Hedgehog comics. To celebrate this milestone, I pulled up the archive and selected this episode from last year to share on the free feed. We reviewed a webcomic from 20 years ago called Ruins of the Fourth Wall.If you enjoy t…

Justin and Toni discuss Lara-Su's known family.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/wVbYBrgJ6vQWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110313289Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110313290https://rockhardcauc.us…

Celebrating our 5th anniversary with some classic business owner and lawyer hate. This episode is dedicated to Vivian. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Thought Wrong: https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.com/album/thought-wrongFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110351399https://rockhardcauc.us…

Justin, Evan, and Bridget discuss "Spiders." Subscribe to our patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110138114https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

A conversation on building codes, religion, and tipping. Stick around to the very end for a short exclusive interview we recorded at the Iowa State Fair. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Early Girl: https://earlygirl.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110000451https://rockhardcauc.us…

Natalie came out of podcast hibernation to talk about Trump's awful VP pick.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109426075https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Myles Evangelista is leaving Iowa City, so I had to get him on mic on his way out. We talked about religion and truck stops. Catch mars hojilla at Gabe's this Thursday (7/25): https://www.tixr.com/groups/gabes/events/ciemme-early-girl-mars-hojilla-bella-moss-111192and in Elgin, IL on 8/3: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9IWwr8PqJBThis episode features…

All you criminals, all you lowlifes, all you scumbags, all you drug dealers, and all you crooked politicians... Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108565924https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Bryan, Justin, and John discuss party music.Subscribe to our patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108398956https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Here's the interview segment that was missing from last month's episode. Enjoy!Thanks to the crew at WZRD for having us: https://wzrdchicago.orgListen to BCJsPs and find us on social media and all that: https://linktr.ee/bcjspsThere's also lots of BCJsPs video content being released at https://youtube.com/@disensembleFind all the old iHearIC stuff …

RIP Richard Simmons.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Death Bag: https://deathbagiowacity.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108137183https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Justin and Toni discuss the Knothole Neighborhood Watch.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/P87Nzinz3ToWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107848603Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107848605https://rockhardcauc.us…

Unraveling the mystery of the structure, and discussing the ways our state is making life worse for children. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107706090https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Toni and Gavin joined us to talk about last week's awful presidential debate, plus: have you heard about the mysterious structure?!Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107300952https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Instead of an interview this month, you're getting a recording of a live radio broadcast. My band BCJsPs played on WZRD in Chicago on June 13th, and we liked our performance enough to share it with the world. Thanks to the crew at WZRD for having us: https://wzrdchicago.orgListen to BCJsPs and find us on social media and all that: https://linktr.ee…

Over on patreon, we've been reviewing the work of Iowa's #1 cultural export, Slipknot. Last week, we passed the halfway point in reviewing all of their studio albums, so I thought it would be a good time to release the first episode of the series for free. Listen to us review the band's 1996 debut (retroactively referred to as a demo) with Oliver!I…

An absurdly ignorant discussion of Nebraska politics followed by a marginally more informed discussion of Iowa politics. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by she hacked you: https://shehackedyou.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106748495https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Justin, David, and Evan discuss ".execute."Subscribe to the patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106627960https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

We had a lot of fun with this one. Small-town police chief buying machine guns and small-town sandwich shop owner breaking child labor laws. Hell yeah. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by BCJsPs: https://bcjsps.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106323553https://rockhardcauc.us…

There was a big old primary earlier this week. We talk about the Johnson County Board of Supervisors election (sort of "the end" of a long RHC saga) and 3 contested congressional nominations. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by BOOTCAMP: https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.com/album/controlled-burnFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/…

Justin and Toni discuss Encino Man.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/JdRz0VRnXUkWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745210Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745207https://rockhardcauc.us…

Our friend Oliver is back! We talk for too long about Iowa politicians' statements on the Trump felony convictions, then chastise the Cedar Rapids Gazette for sloppy reporting.Follow Oliver: https://twitter.com/ollie_xvxCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by David Clair & Justin K Comer: https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here:…

Campaign ethics, Satan's legal victory, university cops, and a trip to another dimension. Standard fare for Iowa's favorite podcast. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Keenan Crow: https://keenancrow.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104983151https://rockhardcauc.us…

Gabi, Justin, and Evan discuss Corey's lyrics.Subscribe to our patreon to hear the full (almost 2-hour) episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104947548https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Aaron and Matthew from Early Girl, on the cusp of a tour and a couple months away from an EP release, spent an afternoon hour talking with me about where the band came from and where it's going. Tour dates here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6ti7iOrpahGet music here:https://earlygirl.bandcamp.comhttps://gunklungmusic.bandcamp.comhttps://tomatoboy.ba…

Last month, the University of Iowa abruptly announced the imminent closure of its Rape Victim Advocacy Program. A certified RHC homie and former RVAP employee is here to give us the real scoop. Buy some art from Storm: https://rainbowafterthestormy.weebly.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by bottom surgery: https://bottomsurgery.bandcamp.c…

Lots of scams and lies going on. Can't trust anybody these days. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Ion Alexakis: https://instagram.com/ion_alexakisFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104129184https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Steve Holt's recap of the legislative session and some columnist's thoughts on the efficacy of campus activism.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Evan. Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103709339https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Chris, Justin, and Evan discuss the state of Iowa in relation to the album Iowa.Subscribe to our patreon for just $1 per month to hear this full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103514569https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Justin and Toni discuss isolationism. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/IKkkrxIyizkWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103148796Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103148798https://rockhardcauc.us…

We're celebrating weed day with a very special, secret guest...Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102736347 (read for relevant links to articles, fundraisers, events, etc.)https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Fresh off their Mission Creek performance two weeks ago, Single File is here to talk about their meteoric rise to fame. You can catch them probably playing a show on May 15th and at Pokey's Fest later this year. https://www.instagram.com/singlefileehttps://www.instagram.com/sarahann_instahttps://toyaway.bandcamp.comI'll be playing a JKC solo set at…

Identity theft and responsible protein production. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102353623https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Justin and Toni discuss Sonic's relationship with his uncle. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/ofa4WbW8VxIWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116968Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116969https://rockhardcauc.us…

Recorded in person for the first time in quite a while. We mostly joked around about voter fraud while our significant others laughed in the background.Closing music by BOOTCAMP: https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.com/track/will-be-freeEpisode art cropped from a photo taken by Anthony Scanga: https://www.instagram.com/ras_visualCall us at (319) 849-873…

Our Trans Day of Visibility/Easter/April Fools' Eve spectacular. Closing music by Early Girl: https://earlygirl.bandcamp.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101457689https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Christine Burke returns to the show after several years to help me just chill out and listen to some music (including our own). This episode features music by:Larry "The Wizard" Sievers (https://larrysievers.bandcamp.com)Christine Burke Ensemble (https://www.burkechristine.com)Monty & The Monsters (https://montyandthemonsters.bandcamp.com)Death Bag…

Satan update, suing a blog, and Steve Holt's crusade against immigrants. Closing music by Stone Skipper: https://stoneskipper.bandcamp.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100992616https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Teddy, Evan, and Justin discuss Slipknot's masks.Subscribe to our patreon for just $1 per month to hear this full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100671836https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

A recap of the trial of the century. This episode is dedicated to Tara McGovern, Gina Messamer, Chris Wiersema, and all the homies. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100556431https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Tara was found not guilty on both charges. This is mostly audio from a post-acquittal press conference held the evening of March 14th, 2024. You'll hear from Clara, Tara, Nix, Emma, Izzy, Elizabeth, and Vincent. Some of the bravest people in Iowa City. Shout out to Gina Messamer.Daily Iowan articles by Jack Moore:https://dailyiowan.com/2024/03/13/i…

Daylight savings time... Today we talked about the Iowa Dems caucus results, fake meat, tiktok, guns in schools, and our friend Tara's upcoming trial. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100116351https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Toni and Justin discuss male living spaces.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/tmR-jTHD-9UWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100011389Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100011387https://rockhardcauc.us…

We talked to a real live history professor about our state legislature's attempts at "education reform." Things are not so good but John Williams helped us get a handle on the situation. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99693613https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

Checking in with our only statewide elected Democrat, and filling in some backstory on Woodbury County's most controversial supervisor. Plus, stick around until the end to find out why Evan utters the phrase, "monkey church." Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99196257https://rockhardcauc.us…

Evan, Justin, and Oliver discuss Ozzy Osbourne's bat incident.If you'd like to hear this entire episode, you can subscribe to our patreon for $1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98897179https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

We had to talk about Satan again, but we followed it up with a story about the greatest wife of all time.Closing music by Bootcamp: https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bootcamp-23Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98743115https://rockhardcauc.usโดย Rock Hard Caucus

My friend Emma came over to talk about her music and even demonstrated a Max patch live for the podcast. Lots of noisy fun!Her website is https://mdenneymusic.com and you can buy her music at https://mdenney.bandcamp.com and she's on instagram at https://instagram.com/mdenney_musicWe also listened to her track from Iowasolation: https://iowasolatio…