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Reports and propaganda from the first-in-the-nation caucus state. Hosted by Justin K Comer, Natalie Harwood, Evan Jones, and Chuck Yanda.

Rock Hard Caucus


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    200 - We All Are Going to Die (6/1/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 72:20


    For our 200th and final episode, we invite our most famous guest ever to help us redefine American masculinity. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130434132 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #18: Tragic Catastrophes (5/31/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 2:26


    Justin gets drafted but Evan is suspicious. Full episode available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130367732 https://rockhardcauc.us

    iHearIC Radio 144 with Samuel Locke Ward (5/28/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 61:02


    Sam Locke Ward, perhaps the most prolific recording artist in Iowa City, came over to talk about some of his recent and upcoming work. We even got to listen to a couple tracks that haven't been released yet! Start digging into Sam's discography: https://samuellockeward.bandcamp.com Catch Sam playing at Trumpet Blossom THIS FRIDAY (5/30): https://www.facebook.com/events/1044274560951138 Sam and I are also playing a show together with Larry wish at TB on 6/17: https://littlevillagemag.com/event/larry-wish-at-trumpet-blossom-with-samuel-locke-ward-justin-k-comer 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

    199 - Minimally Plausible Interest (5/26/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 67:10


    Sorry we're late. Listen to this episode to find out how you could win free tickets to see Kevin Smith. Not a joke! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129945352 https://rockhardcauc.us

    198 - Equal Opportunity Annoyer (5/18/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 75:42


    Nixon Lauridsen's son-in-law is running for governor! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129280540 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #35: Stephen Penders Is Spock (audio - 5/16/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 1:36


    David, Justin, and Toni discuss the cover of Sonic Live! Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/jgor5D8wjWQ Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129111112 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129111108 https://rockhardcauc.us

    197 - Ingots of Pure Uranium (5/11/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 68:42


    A kind of lazy episode recorded the day after our live show. We read a bunch of letters to the editor of the Des Moines Register. Sad. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128562996 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Live at FilmScene with Will Roberts (5/7/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:08


    Justin and Evan open the show with a song. Listen to the whole recording at https://www.patreon.com/posts/128418534 https://rockhardcauc.us

    196 - Sand 🤝 Fetterman (5/4/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 77:30


    Future governor loves current senator. We hate them. RHC LIVE SHOW IS THIS WEDNESDAY: https://icfilmscene.org/film/out-of-office-means-tv-rock-hard-caucus Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128153179 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #34: Buttnik Sucked It Dry (audio - 4/30/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 1:44


    Justin and Toni discuss parenting. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/NwPTU4EeXq8 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127531694 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127531698 https://rockhardcauc.us

    195 - Stockholm Horrors (4/27/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 74:34


    Come for the Ashley Hinson town hall clip, stay for the pastor whining that Kim Reynolds isn't conservative enough. Do YOU suffer from Stockholm Syndrome?! RHC LIVE SHOW MAY 7TH: https://icfilmscene.org/film/out-of-office-means-tv-rock-hard-caucus Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127589001 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #17: Bug Honey (4/24/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 1:43


    Justin and Evan listen to a voicemail about the Cedar Rapids Taco Bell meth lab. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127235054 Come to our live show on May 7th: https://icfilmscene.org/film/out-of-office-means-tv-rock-hard-caucus https://rockhardcauc.us

    iHearIC Radio 143: Stnic (4/22/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 63:19


    This month, I interviewed the band Stnic at the Stnic House. Here's a brief description of how they operate: "We press record and go, without stopping, until the tape runs out." If that intrigues you, I think you'll really love this episode. Stnic's work can be found at: https://stnicic.bandcamp.com https://www.youtube.com/@StnicIC https://www.ebay.com/usr/s_t_nic 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 which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

    194 - Parfait Dad (4/20/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 73:11


    Even more on student visas and the magistrate. Plus, a a new candidate for US Senate. Plus plus, we take a civics test. RHC LIVE SHOW MAY 7TH: https://icfilmscene.org/film/out-of-office-means-tv-rock-hard-caucus Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127082295 https://rockhardcauc.us

    193 - Code, Cases, and Regs (4/13/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 83:13


    Student visas, gubernatorial speculation, mysterious deconstruction, and what's a magistrate? RHC LIVE SHOW MAY 7TH: https://icfilmscene.org/film/out-of-office-means-tv-rock-hard-caucus Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126577748 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #33: Huhhhrgle... (audio - 4/12/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 2:00


    Toni and Justin discuss monarchy. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/Ku6rdHzxM9Y Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126499168 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126499176 https://rockhardcauc.us

    UNLOCKED - Rock Hard Call-Us #15: Opioid Narcotics (audio - 3/13/2025) [4/6/2025]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 71:18


    The good people at Rock Hard Inc. would like to apologize to our customers for the lack of new episodes this week. In recent months, we have been outsourcing production work to a colony of penguins living on Heard Island. Due to the tariff imposed on the island this week, we have been unable to afford their services. While we resolve this issue, please enjoy a free episode of Rock Hard Call-Us, originally released last month. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing at https://patreon.com/rockhardcaucus to hear the rest of the Rock Hard Call-Us series. Your contributions will help us continue paying our international and interspecies employees. https://rockhardcauc.us

    192 - Rest in Peace Toad with Anastasia (3/30/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 74:54


    A living room episode discussing the recent actions of our fascist state and federal government. Then we make fun of a lib's weird opinion piece. I didn't have much time to edit this before leaving for work, so please excuse the mess. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125473950 https://rockhardcauc.us

    191 - Mythmaking with John Williams (3/23/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 69:43


    History professor John Williams joins us again to discuss the dismantling of the Department of Education and institutions of higher learning capitulating to the Trump administration's demands. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124997070 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #32: Blob Tails (audio - 3/26/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 1:54


    Justin and Toni look at a prison toilet. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/mzQOo_7SaBw Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124882149 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124882151 https://rockhardcauc.us

    iHearIC Radio 142 with Jordan Sellergren (3/21/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 64:59


    This month's episode features singer-songwriter and publisher of Little Village Magazine, Jordan Sellergren! Her new album Banner Year is coming out April 2nd and she's playing Mission Creek on April 5th. Find all her stuff at her website: https://www.jordansellergren.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 which helps me pay guests: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #16: Cringe Diapers (3/20/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 2:54


    Justin and Evan introduce themselves at a party. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124789036 https://rockhardcauc.us

    Special Report: Oliver Swears In (3/18/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 4:42


    Oliver Weilein is officially a member of The City of Iowa City's City Council now. I recorded the swearing in and got a very short interview. Episode art by @bonehaver. https://rockhardcauc.us

    190 - The Internet is Forever (3/16/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 75:19


    The countdown to 200 begins. This week, we're mostly talking about our friend's criminal sentence for reckless tweeting. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124435044 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #15: Opioid Narcotics (audio - 3/13/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:14


    Jeff Shipley is wearing a suit tonight. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/EzPKCil-ghE Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124273837 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124273835 https://rockhardcauc.us

    189 - Accreditation Retaliation (3/9/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 75:11


    Lots of big news this week. Funnel week in the state legislature, man with a loaded gun visits city council, and most importantly... our senator has sex??? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123931054 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #14: Outsourcing the Podcast (3/5/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 3:35


    We called Oliver Weilein real quick. Listen to the full episode here with a $1 subscription: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123744616 https://rockhardcauc.us

    188.1 - maka.pdf (3/3/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 8:58


    Quick update to yesterday's episode. We got a copy of an email that one of Ross Nusser's supporters sent to a gun safety advocate who endorsed Oliver Weilein. Read it yourself here: https://rockhardcauc.us/maka.pdf

    188 - Carbon Copy with Clara Reynen (3/2/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 84:46


    Clara joins us to discuss the removal of gender identity from Iowa's civil rights code. Then we get into the latest drama in the Iowa City city council special election. Vote for Oliver, okay? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123475847 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #13: TWKRSUK (2/27/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 2:25


    Justin and Evan decipher a vanity license plate. Listen to the full episode here with a $1 subscription: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123238105 https://rockhardcauc.us

    187 - Shattered Dreams (2/23/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 74:16


    Bernie Sanders was in Iowa City and Nazis were marching around in Des Moines. But more importantly: the meandering Steve Holt Hate Hour. Apologies for the lack of polish on this one but I'm about to pass out and needed to get this podcast out the door! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122960239 https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America Wrap-Up (audio - 2/17/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 1:41


    Justin and Evan analyze a political cartoon. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/v4xNlg-g3IU Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122441657 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122441636 https://rockhardcauc.us

    186 - Watch the Skies (2/16/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 74:23


    Discussing the two most important issues facing Iowans today: drag shows and chemtrails. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122430689 https://rockhardcauc.us

    UNLOCKED - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #1 (audio - 1/13/2025) [2/13/2025]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 107:19


    Earlier this week, we released our 4th and final episode reviewing Two Cents to Save America by Perry Johnson. It is a very stupid book and we had a lot of fun reading it. To celebrate finishing the book, here's the first episode of the series on the free RHC feed! Go to https://patreon.com/rockhardcaucus if you want to hear the rest of this series. $1 per month gets you all the audio and you'll get video for $5 per month. https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #4 (audio - 2/10/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 1:26


    Evan and Justin dissect a metaphor. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/oSX7Lr_QMoU Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121894747 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121894753 https://rockhardcauc.us

    185 - Cataclysmic (2/9/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 70:48


    Way too much going on this week: casino, Lutheran betrayal, Marxist sheriff... Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121875561 https://rockhardcauc.us

    184 - FINAL Costco Lettet (1).pdf with Emma Denney (2/2/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 76:23


    Our friend Emma met former governor Terry Branstad this week. Listen for that story, a bunch of stupid and bad state legislative bills, and Brenna "Givemthe" Bird's war on Costco. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121295128 https://rockhardcauc.us

    iHearIC Radio 141 with Lex Leto and Christine Burke (2/1/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 69:33


    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/events/llxcbe 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: https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #3 (audio - 1/29/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 3:24


    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

    183 - The Art of the Diehl (1/26/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 88:07


    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

    TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #2 (audio - 1/20/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 2:29


    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

    182 - The Kernel with Zachary Oren Smith (1/19/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 76:17


    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

    TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #1 (audio - 1/13/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 1:44


    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

    181 - Immoral Qualms with Oliver Weilein (1/12/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 64:41


    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

    iHearIC Radio 140 with Ion Alexakis (1/10/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 65:00


    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.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #12: Postage Due (audio - 1/6/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 3:10


    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

    180 - Those exist. (1/5/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 77:55


    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

    TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #31: Our Favorite Little Freaks (12/30/2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 2:20


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

    179 - Special Interest Bug Nephews (12/29/2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 70:20


    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

    iHearIC Radio 139 with Oliver Weilein (12/24/2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 61:21


    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 iHearIC stuff at https://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 Oliver): https://patreon.com/ihearic https://rockhardcauc.us

    TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #11: Fucculent (12/23/2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 5:14


    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

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