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.usDe către Rock 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.usDe către Rock 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.usDe către Rock Hard Caucus

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

Big week for news: Selzer poll, prez debate, 9/11, more libertarian persecution, and a congressional ethics probe. It's all too much for us!Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Diet Product: https://dietproduct.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112122560https://rockhardcauc.us…

Justin and Toni discuss the Bible.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/7vthKbxSTEYWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111959400Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111959402https://rockhardcauc.us…

We watched the Reagan movie. We also discussed a sudden resignation, a sudden firing, and the Libertarians' greatest foe: rules. Plus, voicemails.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by KL!NG: https://klingiowacity.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111640168https://rockhardcauc.us…

Justin and Toni watch a cutscene from Sonic Heroes.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/klwC3uQvKqcWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111318656Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111318659https://rockhardcauc.us…

Izzy guest co-hosts this conversation with Dr. Chris Jones about Big Ag dominating our state's population, politics, and environment. Read Chris's posts: https://riverraccoon.substack.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Show Me The Body: https://showmethebody.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111018645http…

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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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.usDe către 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:…