Rock Hard Caucus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 12th-14th (I'm playing bass for Submission AND Ascended Master). Come see me play a solo set at PS1 on 6/27. Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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

Justin and Evan discuss the United States Postal Service. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158528793 https://rockhardcauc.us

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 for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158364383 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157749702 https://rockhardcauc.us

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

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

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

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

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

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) Upcoming events: 4/25 - a bunch of our friends are playing Mission Creek Day Party (https://missioncreekfestival.com) 5/9 - Stnic + birdlabs + Nora Petran @ PS1 (https://www.publicspaceone.com/events) 5/31 - Iowa City Video Zine season finale (https://www.publicspaceone.com/icvz) Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

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

Bill, Justin, and Evan discuss Bill's real name. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/02mh4Qtt68Y Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154719587 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154719595 https://rockhardcauc.us

We spent almost the entire episode reading Rob Sand's platform. Sorry! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154797998 https://rockhardcauc.us

For this month's episode, I spoke with the very important Andre Perry. You might know him in his role as the executive director of Hancher, or his former role as the executive director of the Englert Theatre, or as the cofounder of the Mission Creek Festival. See? Very important. Here are all of the events we mentioned: Stop/Time, April 3-4: https://hancher.uiowa.edu/stoptime ICE CREAM 10, April 4: https://www.publicspaceone.com/icecream Flock of Dimes, April 21: https://www.publicspaceone.com/events/flockofdimes ICDOCS, April 23-26: https://www.instagram.com/ic.docs Mission Creek Day Party, April 25: https://missioncreekfestival.com/ Pokey's Fest, June 12-14: https://www.instagram.com/pokeysrecordz Closing track is "A Meteorologist Suspects (Don't Tread on Me)" by The Lonelyhearts (https://thelonelyhearts.bandcamp.com) Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

This week, we're mostly talking about the recent drama in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Emphasis on "guber"!!!!!!! Stick around 'til the end of the episode for a visit from an old friend. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154245437 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and eden introduce the show. Subscribe for just $1 per month to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153702940 https://rockhardcauc.us

India May, candidate for Iowa House District 58, joined us today. We discussed campaigning in rural Iowa, her opponent's multiple mansions, and some of the bills coming out of this year's legislative session. Go to her website, please: https://mayforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153609312 https://rockhardcauc.us

In this episode, we do NOT discuss The Woke Ginger. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153111079 https://rockhardcauc.us

Will, Evan, and Justin discuss a backyard dinner party. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/KUX0H222eIA Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152725624 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152725633 https://rockhardcauc.us

Return of Shitley, Nunn/Hegseth bromance on the rocks, Google annexing Palo, and so many more reasons to be proud to be an Iowan! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152482614 https://rockhardcauc.us

Some of the Coralville residents who were instrumental in getting the city to reverse course on their contract with Flock Safety were on KRUI's People Power Radio Hour this week. Here's the recording! https://krui.fm https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin, eden, and Evan discuss Desi's breasts. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/zlWwDNeWUCw Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152085011 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152085016 https://rockhardcauc.us

Iran, Zach Lahn, Newton, what else do I have to say? Okay, maybe it's not good enough for a Billy Joel parody. Good luck out there. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151894124 https://rockhardcauc.us

You might know him from ZUUL or Lou Sherry or Dayvyd Lunch. This month, we got Denny Richards on the show to talk for an hour about how he got started in music, what he likes about music, and how long he skateboards. Much of Denny's work can be found at these links: https://dentalrecordsic.bandcamp.com https://iowacityzuul.bandcamp.com Here are some shows coming up: -V.VECKER / WEAPON X / EUDAEDUO - March 6th at Trumpet Blossom: https://www.trumpetblossom.com/shows-events/v-vecker-weapon-x-eudae-duo -THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE / RUNNING MAN / LOU SHERRY - March 7th at Octopus: https://www.octopuscollegehill.com/events/the-value-of-human-life-running-man-and-lou-sherry -DAYVYD LUNCH is playing POLYACHI FEST at GABE'S on March 14th -NEQUIENT / BLACK CROSS HOTEL / ASCENDED MASTER - March 28th at Frat House Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

Bodycam footage at the frat house, Sage on Wahls, and which legislative bills lived and died this week? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151333711 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Toni discuss an imprisoned cat. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/0dXdOd9HOFE Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151274822 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151274826 https://rockhardcauc.us

The healing power of crystals, the inevitable demise of Flock Safety, and a couple more harmful and ridiculous bills advancing in the Iowa Legislature. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150850375 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin, Evan, and Alan visit Scott's house to see his big TV. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/YiiMx10uaEM Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150654324 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150654318 https://rockhardcauc.us

Important endorsements, important college courses, and important legislative bills. Plus: Rob Sand got $250k from WHO?! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150260900 https://rockhardcauc.us

Aaron, Evan, and Justin discuss Scotty from Star Trek. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/S881TGOEeiE Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150126638 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150126633 https://rockhardcauc.us

The great Chris Jones makes his third appearance on RHC. But this time, he means business. Agribusiness, that is! Visit his campaign website at https://chrisjonesforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149693683 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin, Evan, and Josiah watch William Shatner hit on some old ladies. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/jEeOi-LSEZs Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149448110 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149448107 https://rockhardcauc.us

Internet scams, murder-for-hire, unregulated drugs. GOOD VS. EVIL!!!! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149026524 https://rockhardcauc.us

It's the first iHearIC Radio of 2026 and we got a big guest: John Engelbrecht, who you probably know from his work as the Executive Director of Public Space One. Listen to his PS1 Weather Report podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/john-engelbrecht Find something to do at PS1: https://www.publicspaceone.com/events Closing music by Antifahorn: https://antifahorn.bandcamp.com Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

I got mail, Kim Reynolds gave a speech, and a dork got mad in Kansas City. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148466890 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Evan listen to advice from Greg Gutfeld. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/oRgtX2FUeX0 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148309299 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148309253 https://rockhardcauc.us

Once again, we hate ICE. Plus, a Nathan Sage campaign ad aired on television. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147972447 https://rockhardcauc.us

Venezuela, small town police, and a scary library book. Welcome to 2026! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147412396 https://rockhardcauc.us

On this, the final day of 2025, I looked back through the Iowa City releases on bandcamp and sampled a few albums that I hadn't already listened to. I found some good stuff! This episode features music by: Tinning (https://tinning.bandcamp.com) Sophie Mitchell (https://sophiemitchell.bandcamp.com) Ellie Lindhorst (https://claymo.bandcamp.com) Sand Art (https://sandartmusic.bandcamp.com) landethics (https://landethics.bandcamp.com) Tyler Carrington (https://tylercarrington.bandcamp.com) brzyrt (https://brzyrt.bandcamp.com) chaircrusher (https://chaircrusher.bandcamp.com) clarence johnson (https://drumbeats.bandcamp.com) ZUUL (https://iowacityzuul.bandcamp.com) P.I. (https://pitheband.bandcamp.com) ransomeware-installer (https://ransomware-installer.bandcamp.com) Justin Comer and Chris Emery (https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.com) IOWA CITY: go to the show at AlleyCat on January 2nd DES MOINES: go to the show at xBk on January 10th Find all the old iHearIC stuff at https://ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

Our last episode of the year: Flock, beef, and pennies. Hope next year is better! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146805362 https://rockhardcauc.us