Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019 by Justin, Natalie, Evan, and Chuck. Stella joined later. https://rockhardcauc.us
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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167 - Corn Belt All-Star with Ryan Melton (10/6/2024)
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We talked to the Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, Ryan Melton.Here's his website: https://www.meltonforiowa.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113401803https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #28: Win an Awesome Computer (audio - 10/3/2024)
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Justin, Toni, and Aaron listen to Charmy Bee. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/FooiSWbhzecWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112832871Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112832869https://rockhardcauc.us…
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TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #3: Sickly Off-White Foam (9/30/2024)
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Justin and Evan tell a caller where they should go.Subscribe for $1 per month to hear the rest of this episode and a whole bunch of other podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113015003https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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A tribute to Perry Farrell and Ole Munson.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Sex Funeral: https://personalarchives.bandcamp.com/album/brokedown-palace-zonesFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113006376https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 136 with Kristian Day (9/26/2024)
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For this month's show, I talked with filmmaker Kristian Day, who also hosts the weekly radio show Iowa Basement Tapes. Fans of the Diamond Hard series "bae knot me slippin" will be pleased with how much time we spent talking about Slipknot. You can find all of Kristian's work at https://www.kristianday.comCheck out these massive archives of Iowa mu…
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TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #2: Husband of My Wife (9/23/2024)
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Justin and Evan begin reading a letter about an unusual encounter.Listen to the full episode by subscribing here (it's just $1 per month): https://www.patreon.com/posts/112581659https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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165 - Make America Great Style Party (9/22/2024)
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Deceitful dimocrats, anti-human city council ordinances, probably accidental voter fraud, and a Haaretz article about Iowa. Kind of a heavy one, sorry. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Justin K Comer: https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112567481https://rockhardcauc.us…
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TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #1: Vampire Tangent (9/16/2024)
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A listener tells us about meeting Democrats at the State Fair.Hear the rest of the episode by subscribing here for just $1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112139827https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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Big week for news: Selzer poll, prez debate, 9/11, more libertarian persecution, and a congressional ethics probe. It's all too much for us!Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Diet Product: https://dietproduct.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/112122560https://rockhardcauc.us…
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #27: Go to the Ant, Thou Sluggard (audio - 9/12/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss the Bible.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/7vthKbxSTEYWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111959400Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111959402https://rockhardcauc.us…
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163 - Substantially in Compliance (9/8/2024)
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We watched the Reagan movie. We also discussed a sudden resignation, a sudden firing, and the Libertarians' greatest foe: rules. Plus, voicemails.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by KL!NG: https://klingiowacity.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111640168https://rockhardcauc.us…
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #26: EOEOEOEOEOEO (audio - 9/4/2024)
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Justin and Toni watch a cutscene from Sonic Heroes.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/klwC3uQvKqcWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111318656Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111318659https://rockhardcauc.us…
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162 - Senescence with Chris Jones (9/1/2024)
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Izzy guest co-hosts this conversation with Dr. Chris Jones about Big Ag dominating our state's population, politics, and environment. Read Chris's posts: https://riverraccoon.substack.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Show Me The Body: https://showmethebody.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111018645http…
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iHearIC Radio 135 with Chris Emery (8/27/2024)
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My friend and frequent collaborator Chris Emery came over to listen to music and talk about elves, Smurfs, and Babe Camp 3D.This episode features music by:Larry "The Wizard" Sievers (https://larrysievers.bandcamp.com)diistancing (https://diistancing.bandcamp.com)Office Dweller (https://kragito.bandcamp.com)Justin K Comer & Chris Emery (https://just…
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161 - Everyone Likes to Celebrate Good Times, C’mon (8/25/2024)
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An update on a story we covered years ago, some discussion of the DNC, and the fetishization of the midwestern dad. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110761087https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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UNLOCKED - Speed Freak Read/Speak #14: 3>
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On the RHC patreon yesterday, we released the 25th episode of Speed Freak Read/Speak, a series where we talk about Sonic the Hedgehog comics. To celebrate this milestone, I pulled up the archive and selected this episode from last year to share on the free feed. We reviewed a webcomic from 20 years ago called Ruins of the Fourth Wall.If you enjoy t…
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #25: A Parting of the Ways (audio - 8/22/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss Lara-Su's known family.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/wVbYBrgJ6vQWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110313289Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110313290https://rockhardcauc.us…
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160 - The Cedar Valley's Classic Rock (8/18/2024)
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Celebrating our 5th anniversary with some classic business owner and lawyer hate. This episode is dedicated to Vivian. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Thought Wrong: https://pokeysrecords.bandcamp.com/album/thought-wrongFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110351399https://rockhardcauc.us…
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Justin, Evan, and Bridget discuss "Spiders." Subscribe to our patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110138114https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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159 - Nothing Could Be Finer (8/12/2024)
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A conversation on building codes, religion, and tipping. Stick around to the very end for a short exclusive interview we recorded at the Iowa State Fair. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Early Girl: https://earlygirl.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110000451https://rockhardcauc.us…
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158 - A World of Truly Irrational Behavior (8/3/2024)
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Natalie came out of podcast hibernation to talk about Trump's awful VP pick.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109426075https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 134: mars hojilla (7/23/2024)
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Myles Evangelista is leaving Iowa City, so I had to get him on mic on his way out. We talked about religion and truck stops. Catch mars hojilla at Gabe's this Thursday (7/25): https://www.tixr.com/groups/gabes/events/ciemme-early-girl-mars-hojilla-bella-moss-111192and in Elgin, IL on 8/3: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9IWwr8PqJBThis episode features…
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157 - Stupid Old Fossil (7/21/2024)
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All you criminals, all you lowlifes, all you scumbags, all you drug dealers, and all you crooked politicians... Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108565924https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - bae knot me slippin #5 with the P.O.D. Kast (7/18/2024)
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Bryan, Justin, and John discuss party music.Subscribe to our patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108398956https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 133⅓: More BCJsPs on WZRD (7/16/2024)
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Here's the interview segment that was missing from last month's episode. Enjoy!Thanks to the crew at WZRD for having us: https://wzrdchicago.orgListen to BCJsPs and find us on social media and all that: https://linktr.ee/bcjspsThere's also lots of BCJsPs video content being released at https://youtube.com/@disensembleFind all the old iHearIC stuff …
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RIP Richard Simmons.Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by Death Bag: https://deathbagiowacity.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108137183https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #24: A Dying Empire's Cry (audio - 7/9/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss the Knothole Neighborhood Watch.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/P87Nzinz3ToWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107848603Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107848605https://rockhardcauc.us…
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Unraveling the mystery of the structure, and discussing the ways our state is making life worse for children. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107706090https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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154 - I've Never Heard So Much Foolishness (7/2/2024)
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Toni and Gavin joined us to talk about last week's awful presidential debate, plus: have you heard about the mysterious structure?!Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107300952https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 133: BCJsPs on WZRD (6/27/2024)
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Instead of an interview this month, you're getting a recording of a live radio broadcast. My band BCJsPs played on WZRD in Chicago on June 13th, and we liked our performance enough to share it with the world. Thanks to the crew at WZRD for having us: https://wzrdchicago.orgListen to BCJsPs and find us on social media and all that: https://linktr.ee…
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UNLOCKED - bae knot me slippin #0 (2/21/2024) [6/25/2024]
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Over on patreon, we've been reviewing the work of Iowa's #1 cultural export, Slipknot. Last week, we passed the halfway point in reviewing all of their studio albums, so I thought it would be a good time to release the first episode of the series for free. Listen to us review the band's 1996 debut (retroactively referred to as a demo) with Oliver!I…
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An absurdly ignorant discussion of Nebraska politics followed by a marginally more informed discussion of Iowa politics. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by she hacked you: https://shehackedyou.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106748495https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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Justin, David, and Evan discuss ".execute."Subscribe to the patreon to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106627960https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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152 - Loop holes. Perfect. Legal. (6/16/2024)
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We had a lot of fun with this one. Small-town police chief buying machine guns and small-town sandwich shop owner breaking child labor laws. Hell yeah. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by BCJsPs: https://bcjsps.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106323553https://rockhardcauc.us…
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151 - I Am Not Mad at All (6/9/2024)
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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-burnFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/…
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #23: HOT DOGS CHILI HOT DOGS CHILI HOT D (audio - 6/7/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss Encino Man.Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/JdRz0VRnXUkWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745210Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105745207https://rockhardcauc.us…
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150 - Protest-Styled Political Activism (6/2/2024)
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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_xvxCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by David Clair & Justin K Comer: https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.comFull episode notes here:…
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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.comFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104983151https://rockhardcauc.us…
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TEASER - bae knot me slippin #3 with Gabi Vanek (5/25/2024)
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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/104947548https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 132: Early Girl (5/22/2024)
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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/C6ti7iOrpahGet music here:https://earlygirl.bandcamp.comhttps://gunklungmusic.bandcamp.comhttps://tomatoboy.ba…
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148 - Dissolution with Storm O'Brink (5/19/2024)
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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.comCall us at (319) 849-8733!Closing music by bottom surgery: https://bottomsurgery.bandcamp.c…
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147 - Your Mother's Lips (5/12/2024)
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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_alexakisFull episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/104129184https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida
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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…
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146 - Information Warfare and Media Manipulation (5/5/2024)
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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/103709339https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - bae knot me slippin #2 with Chris Wade (5/2/2024)
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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/103514569https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #22: I Don't Eat-- Carrots! (audio - 4/27/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss isolationism. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/IKkkrxIyizkWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103148796Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103148798https://rockhardcauc.us…
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145 - Learn to Love and Like It or Else (4/20/2024)
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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.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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iHearIC Radio 131: Single File (4/18/2024)
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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/singlefileehttps://www.instagram.com/sarahann_instahttps://toyaway.bandcamp.comI'll be playing a JKC solo set at…
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144 - The Societal Benefits of Using Hog Manure (4/14/2024)
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Identity theft and responsible protein production. Call us at (319) 849-8733!Full episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102353623https://rockhardcauc.usBy Rock Hard Caucus
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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #21: Kibosh on Dingo (audio - 4/10/2024)
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Justin and Toni discuss Sonic's relationship with his uncle. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/ofa4WbW8VxIWatch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116968Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102116969https://rockhardcauc.us…
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