Rock Hard Caucus

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-burn Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105913380 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Toni discuss Encino Man. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/JdRz0VRnXUk Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745210 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745207 https://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_xvx Call us at (319) 849-8733! Closing music by David Clair & Justin K Comer: https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.com Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105470782 https...

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.com Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104983151 https://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/104947548 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/C6ti7iOrpah Get music here: https://earlygirl.bandcamp.com https://gunklungmusic.bandcamp.com https://tomatoboy.bandcamp.com Watch videos here: https://www.yout...

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.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Closing music by bottom surgery: https://bottomsurgery.bandcamp.com Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon....

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_alexakis Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104129184 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/103709339 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/103514569 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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/singlefilee https://www.instagram.com/sarahann_insta https://toyaway.bandcamp.com I'll be playing a JKC solo set at a Mandi Remington fundraiser on May 5th (https...

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

Justin and Toni discuss Sonic's relationship with his uncle. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/ofa4WbW8VxI Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116968 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116969 https://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-free Episode art cropped from a photo taken by Anthony Scanga: https://www.instagram.com/ras_visual Call us at (319) 849-8733! Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon...

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

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 (https://deathbagiowacity.bandcamp.com) thirt...

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

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/100671836 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/100556431 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/iowa-memorial-union-protester-acquitted-on-all-ch...

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/100116351 https://rockhardcauc.us

Toni and Justin discuss male living spaces. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/tmR-jTHD-9U Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100011389 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100011387 https://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/99693613 https://rockhardcauc.us