Rock Hard Caucus
Rock Hard Caucus
Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019.
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Episodes
TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #29: Shout Out to Vice (7/8/2026) 08.07.2026 2:32
Justin and Evan discuss ripping CDs from the library. Full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/163208679 https://rockhardcauc.us
256 - Destroying Our Stories (7/5/2026) 05.07.2026 1:14:51
This week's topics: our nation's birthday, air conditioning, and adultery! Plus: what do we think of the new Jackass movie? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/162980315 https://rockhardcauc.us
iHearIC Radio 157: Stompboxing (7/3/2026) 03.07.2026 1:17:48
Do not be confused. This is the JUNE 2026 episode of iHearIC Radio. It's just a couple days late. Carlos and Dan, my friends and the hosts of the Stompboxing podcast, are here to help me learn how to use my old guitar multi-effects pedal. You can find Stompboxing everywhere, but here is their youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@Stompboxing Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com...
255 - Lick Kin (6/28/2026) 28.06.2026 1:11:51
RFK called another libertarian and Rob Sand invented a new word. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/162321024 https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - SoftCauc #2: Jelly Roll's Divorce with Bryan Quinby (audio - 6/24/2026) 24.06.2026 2:54
Bryan and Justin discuss socialism. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/ffnizND03yU Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161469563 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161469559 https://rockhardcauc.us
254 - Mama Needs Some Vodka (6/21/2026) 21.06.2026 1:03:25
Evan's back and we're talking about libertarians and getting fired from government jobs. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161708581 https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #44: Abort Rodent (audio - 6/18/2026) 18.06.2026 2:51
Justin and Toni discuss age gap relationships. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/9pBqoauy9DA Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161426793 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161426791 https://rockhardcauc.us
253 - The Backwards-Hat Crowd with Clara Reynen (6/14/2026) 14.06.2026 1:19:06
Evan's on vacation so Clara stepped in to guest co-host. We talked about all the fun she's having at the Labor Notes Conference and then we talked about men's fashion for a long time. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/160993077 https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - bae knot me slippin #10: More Music Videos with Lorelei (audio - 6/12/2026) 13.06.2026 2:37
Justin and Lorelei discuss electrical tape and ska. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/bWDNtPrJ4PM Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/160952770 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/160952773 rockhardcauc.us
252 - I Don't Know How Some People Get Through This (6/7/2026) 07.06.2026 1:15:56
Some people lost the primary so we get to laugh at them now. Our governor signed her last few laws before leaving office, and unfortunately there's not much to laugh at there. Solidarity with The Rooster in Ohio. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/160353841 https://rockhardcauc.us
251 - Hurting Marriages Harming Children (5/31/2026) 31.05.2026 1:15:05
The Republican primary for governor of Iowa has really reached a boiling point this week as the sitting president endorsed one candidate and a washed-up college fascist club endorsed another. Which endorsement will hold more weight? It's really up to interpretation. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159725921 https://rockhardcauc.us
iHearIC Radio 156 with Marc Falk (5/27/2026) 27.05.2026 1:07:59
For this month's iHearIC Radio, I talked to my old friend Marc Falk about his band Golden Alexander's new album, Summertime in Maine. Listen to the album: https://goldenalexander.hearnow.com Go see Golden Alexander play at the Northside Neighbors Music Festival this Sunday (5/31), at the IC Farmers Market on 6/6, and at Lion Bridge Brewing in Cedar Rapids on 6/11. Go to Pokey's Fest in IC June 12t...
250 - Reinventing Our Hip-Hopcracy (5/24/2026) 24.05.2026 1:16:00
We celebrate 250 years of RHC with Zach Lahn's sex toy company, a Pokémon professor, and college-aged Rob Sand. Thanks for supporting us for all these centuries! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159051397 https://rockhardcauc.us
249½ - Just Some Guy with Travis Terrell (5/22/2026) 22.05.2026 59:00
Travis Terrell is running in the Democratic primary for Iowa's 1st congressional district. He's running against Christina Bohannan. Only one of these people has been on Rock Hard Caucus, so I think the choice is clear. Election day is June 2nd! Find out more about Travis at his campaign website: https://terrellforcongress.com https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #28: Chinese Dew (5/20/2026) 20.05.2026 2:48
Justin and Evan discuss the United States Postal Service. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158528793 https://rockhardcauc.us
249 - Experts in Knowing (5/17/2026) 17.05.2026 1:03:45
This episode is all about Johnson County's efforts to build a new jail. How much is it going to cost? How big is it going to be? Does the public support it? Does a survey conducted last year show that the public supports it? Does questioning that survey make you an irresponsible monster? Our friends Ally, Solomon, and Cris help answer these questions and more. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here fo...
TEASER - Dexter's Gab, Part II with Dexter Merschbrock (5/13/2026) 13.05.2026 2:31
Justin and Dexter discuss Adam Steen's conversion to Business Christianity. Subscribe for just $1 per month to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157891145 https://rockhardcauc.us
248 - Dexter's Gab, Part I with Dexter Merschbrock (5/10/2026) 10.05.2026 1:03:46
Our pal Dexter is back on the show to talk all about the upcoming primary elections on June 2nd. Today's episode focuses on all the Democrats and our second hour on the Republicans will be up on the RHC patreon in a few days! Follow Dexter on bsky (https://bsky.app/profile/dexterm.bsky.social) and twitter (https://twitter.com/DMerschbrock). Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes...
247 - Protect Your Peace, Queen with Leila Staton (5/3/2026) 03.05.2026 1:22:59
This week, we bridge the millennial-zoomer generational divide by having a conversation with Leila Staton. Leila is running for Iowa House in the 54th district. You can find out more at her website: https://www.leilaforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157164001 https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #27: Cool Concept (audio - 4/29/2026) 30.04.2026 2:45
Justin and Evan discuss Hamilton. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/CuqVxseJDo4 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156931603 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156931609 https://rockhardcauc.us
246 - Sharia Citation (4/26/2026) 26.04.2026 1:18:19
All the guys running for office this year are dumb in different ways. And we're dumb too, but in a cool way. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156530289 https://rockhardcauc.us
TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #26: Candy Crushed (audio - 4/23/2026) 23.04.2026 2:52
Justin and Evan look at anti-abortion propaganda. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/UYeX1naJ3nk Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156346906 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156346902 https://rockhardcauc.us
245 - Life Is Beautiful (4/20/2026) 20.04.2026 1:03:06
Celebrating 4/20 with our anonymous friends. Why not send some money to Iowa City Mutual Aid? https://icmutualaid.org Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155958369 https://rockhardcauc.us
iHearIC Radio 155 with Patrick O'Connor (4/15/2026) 16.04.2026 1:00:23
You remember him from episodes 131 and 143 of iHearIC Radio: our friend Pat is back. We recorded this in the historic Old Brick in Iowa City. Listen to find out why we were in there! This episode features music by: ladder buffet (https://ladderbuffet.bandcamp.com) Justin K Comer (https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.com) Ascended Master (nothing on bandcamp yet) Toyaway (https://toyaway.bandcamp.com) Upc...
244 - There Is No Solution Right Now (4/12/2026) 12.04.2026 1:17:53
Clarifying our position on content from last week's episode, investigating a GOP primary conflict over private schools, and investigating a Dem primary conflict over campaign finance. Who cares? Shut up! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155370266 https://rockhardcauc.us
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