Rock 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-3 Come to the album release show at Close House in Iowa City on 2/8: https://www.publicspaceone.com/ev...

Justin sneezes and Evan reads about Halloween. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/lyOSD1FR72M Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069820 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069816 https://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/120838191 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Evan read a story about a discounted medical procedure. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/3HLN5k0gGdw Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425940 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425933 https://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.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120138355 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Evan think about the grocery store. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/WQ5boCMHi7I Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890436 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890431 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

I talked with my friend Ioannis about his brand new EP, Broken Glass. Go get it right now: https://theonlyion.bandcamp.com Find 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): https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc...

Justin and Evan struggle with the United States Postal Service. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/qnbcIniKs8U Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312012 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312001 https://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/119300919 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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/118846733 https://rockhardcauc.us

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.com/album/controlled-burn) Find all the old iHea...

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/118488485 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/118477256 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Toni observe a silhouette of Sonic the Hedgehog. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/L3vY_zAv0mY Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118230804 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118230808 https://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-office Call us at (319) 849-8733! More relevant links and info: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117807911 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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/116983380 https://rockhardcauc.us

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/116974360 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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.zone and their band Stone Skipper: https://stoneskipper.ba...

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/116192531 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

WOMBAT IS GOING ON TOUR 11/22 at Resource in Minneapolis 11/23 at Trumpet Blossom in Iowa City 11/24 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-1969) Go to Will's website too: https://willyag...