Rock Hard Caucus

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

We talked to the mysterious H.C. van Pelt about his website (https://haveibeenflocked.com) and what he's learned about Flock Safety and local governments and law enforcement over the past few years. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146359927 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Toni discuss human hair on top of hedgehog hair. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/zRa2_L87Q2s Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146115810 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146115808 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Evan listen to a caller's dream journal. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/NPIyQQF5gT0 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145960029 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145960031 https://rockhardcauc.us

We're snowed in and getting upset at the news. That's winter in Iowa, I guess. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145805820 https://rockhardcauc.us

Our friend Clara joins us again to report on her experience at the inaugural events for the University of Iowa's new Center for Intellectual Freedom. Here's a quick summary: dumb! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145301616 https://rockhardcauc.us

Chris Jones might run for office, gas station misandry, and the Des Moines Register printed some super racist shit. Let's end November with a bang. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144745224 https://rockhardcauc.us

Justin and Toni discuss war. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/KCvPuO76byc Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144609630 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144609633 https://rockhardcauc.us

A big building nobody wants, Polk County trying to get an indigenous person deported, the sale of our hometown newspaper, and more. How could one not flirt with violence under these conditions? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144236731 https://rockhardcauc.us

The great Dan Padley returns for our milestone 150th episode. What has he been up to in the 2 years since I last spoke to him? This episode features music by: Dan Padley (https://danpadley.bandcamp.com) Gabi Vanek (https://netochkanezvanova.bandcamp.com) May + The Ladies (https://mayandtheladies.bandcamp.com) Ascended Master Wombat (https://wombatnoise.bandcamp.com) Wombat, Dan Padley, and Gabi Vanek at Trumpet Blossom 11/22: https://www.trumpetblossom.com/shows-events/wombat-dan-padley-gabi-vanek Find part two of this podcast and support Dan's work at https://patreon.com/danpadley 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

My wife had surgery this week (everything's fine) so we haven't had time to prep/record/edit a regular RHC episode. Instead, here's an episode of Rock Hard Call-Us we recorded with Anastasia a few months back. If you like it, you can subscribe at https://patreon.com/rockhardcaucus for a lot more episodes. And call us at (319) 849-8733 if you'd like to participate! https://rockhardcauc.us

Joseph introduces himself. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/GdRzH20dwcg Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143162141 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143162142 https://rockhardcauc.us

Investigating the results of last week's local elections, watching Randy Feenstra's announcement ad, and spearheading a movement against the new gas station. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143195969 https://rockhardcauc.us

Eden and Justin discuss Weirdo Calvinism. Subscribe for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141929756 https://rockhardcauc.us

History PhD candidate Greg Wickencamp and retired archivist David McCartney gave us an hour of their time to very patiently explain what's going on with the Iowa State Historical Society's building in Iowa City. Who wants to shut it down and why? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142655203 https://rockhardcauc.us

Dungeon Mistress Lorelei introduces this year's theme. Subscribe for the full two-hour epic adventure: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141843934 https://rockhardcauc.us

Federal government deporting people, state government hiding emails, and normal people getting fired and going to jail for posting. Bleak! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142042915 https://rockhardcauc.us