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00's Alum & Digital Media Specialist - John Emigh

The regular season has come to an end, bowl season approaches, basketball season is here, and John & Tim are back with 00's Drumline Alum & current Digital Media Specialist for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Hawkeye Marching Band John Emigh! John shares his memories of his time in  the band and the tremendous work Dr. Bush is doing with the Hawkeye Marching Band currently. John shouts out numerous folks including fellow drumline members Dan Poe, Justin Ullestad, Ben Nadl...

Homecoming 2023 - 50th Anniversary of the Alumni Band

Former President & CEO of the Alumni Association - Vince Nelson

Homecoming approaches and John and Tim are privileged to sit down with former President & CEO of the Alumni Association, Vince Nelson, to share his stories with the Alumni Band and growing up. Vince is a delightful presence that fully supports the Alumni Band and the Alumni Association. As always, send feedback to [email protected], "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching...

State of the HMB 143 & Alumni Band 50 Preview with Dr. Eric Bush & Alumni Drum Major Jeff Sebille

The Hawkeyes prevailed against Utah State and the Hawkeye Marching Band had a wonderful performance of the music of ABBA! It is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the Iowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's season and Homecoming festivities! First, Dr. Bush runs down the successes of Hell Week and performances at the Iowa State Fair and Hancher, previe...

Episode 8 - Kathy Ford

It's been a little bit, but John and Tim are back to end off Season 3 with a fantastic, sparkling, positive guest - the Operations Manager of the Hawkeye Marching Band and Band Administrator, Kathy Ford!  The always uplifting Kathy shares about her time in the HMB in the early 90s and the role she now plays within the HMB. Kathy tells of her first year marching in the Rose Bowl with the Sudler Trophy, the Holiday Bowl, the buzz on game day between practice & the rec show, the bucket list opp...

Band Administrator & 90's Alum Kathy Ford

It's been a little bit, but John and Tim are back to end off Season 3 with a fantastic, sparkling, positive guest - the Operations Manager of the Hawkeye Marching Band and Band Administrator, Kathy Ford!  The always uplifting Kathy shares about her time in the HMB in the early 90s and the role she now plays within the HMB. Kathy tells of her first year marching in the Rose Bowl with the Sudler Trophy, the Holiday Bowl, the buzz on game day between practice & the rec show, the bucket list opp...

Episode 7 - Drum Major Christian Frankl

March Madness has come to an end, the Women's Basketball Team has enjoyed an historic season, and John and Tim are joined by Drum Major of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Christian Frankl. Christian shares his journey from Ames High to the HMB, his love of the alto saxophone section, quest to become drum major, and the many memories he's made along the way. As always, send feedback to [email protected], "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @Down...

Drum Major Christian Frankl

March Madness has come to an end, the Women's Basketball Team has enjoyed an historic season, and John and Tim are joined by Drum Major of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Christian Frankl. Christian shares his journey from Ames High to the HMB, his love of the alto saxophone section, quest to become drum major, and the many memories he's made along the way. As always, send feedback to [email protected], "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @Down...

10's Alum Eric Jaffe talking Iowa Pep Band

Happy New Year! Down & Off is back and celebrating Big Ten Basketball and Pep Band with sousie player Eric Jaffe. Jaffe talks about his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band, bowl memories, and all the Pep Band games and songs trips and chants and general shenanigans. From free throw distractions like STROKE!, to sousie horn movements, yelling at the players, Johnny B, White Castle Express, STICKER-GATE, "Give him the chair!!!", and partying with the Stanford Band (From the Big Ten Network, here...

Episode 6 - Eric Jaffe talking Iowa Pep Band

Happy New Year! Down & Off is back and celebrating Big Ten Basketball and Pep Band with sousie player Eric Jaffe. Jaffe talks about his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band, bowl memories, and all the Pep Band games and songs trips and chants and general shenanigans. From free throw distractions like STROKE!, to sousie horn movements, yelling at the players, Johnny B, White Castle Express, STICKER-GATE, "Give him the chair!!!", and partying with the Stanford Band (From the Big Ten Network, here...

Flag Guard - 80's Alumni Sherry Marek, Ann Costello Miksch, & Donna Walton

Down & Off is back and celebrating 50 years of Women in the HMB with three outstanding guests, Hawkeye Marching Band Flag Guard Captains & Staffers from the 80's, Sherry Marek, Ann Costello Miksch, & Donna Walton. They share their experiences being in the HMB, the special relationship between the silks and the sousies (the Association of Silks & Sousies), how they developed routines, so many favorite memories, and much more. UIowa Color Guard Club - on Instagram @uiowacolorguard  As always...

Episode 5 - Flag Guard - Sherry Marek, Ann Costello Miksch, & Donna Walton

Down & Off is back and celebrating 50 years of Women in the HMB with three outstanding guests, Hawkeye Marching Band Flag Guard Captains & Staffers from the 80's, Sherry Marek, Ann Costello Miksch, & Donna Walton. They share their experiences being in the HMB, the special relationship between the silks and the sousies (the Association of Silks & Sousies), how they developed routines, so many favorite memories, and much more. UIowa Color Guard Club - on Instagram @uiowacolorguard  As always...

Episode 4 - David Woodley Tribute

This episode will be very different from our previous ones. As many of you know by now, our Hawkeye Marching Band family lost one of our greatest legends, Dave Woodley, who passed away on the morning of May 21. He was an HMB member, Drum Major, Assistant Director, and the 9th Director of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Dave also led the marching bands at the University of Louisville and Indiana University during his career. The overarching theme of this podcast series – based ...

Dave Woodley Tribute Episode

This episode will be very different from our previous ones. As many of you know by now, our Hawkeye Marching Band family lost one of our greatest legends, Dave Woodley, who passed away on the morning of May 21. He was an HMB member, Drum Major, Assistant Director, and the 9th Director of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Dave also led the marching bands at the University of Louisville and Indiana University during his career. The overarching theme of this podcast series – based ...

80's Alumni Arlene & Andy Houk

Down & Off Episode 3 comes to you from across the Atlantic, all the way from The Hague! John and Tim are delighted to be joined by Arlene & Andy Houk, who reminisce on their time in the "Golden Era" of the Hawkeye Marching Band (Andy's words) in the early Fry Era. They share their story of growing up in Ottumwa, joining the HMB, Andy joining the pep band in the old Field House, bowl trips and road trips, so many friendships, and their connection to the HMB after graduation. Come see them at ...

Episode 3 - Arlene & Andy Houk

Down & Off Episode 3 comes to you from across the Atlantic, all the way from The Hague! John and Tim are delighted to be joined by Arlene & Andy Houk, who reminisce on their time in the "Golden Era" of the Hawkeye Marching Band (Andy's words) in the early Fry Era. They share their story of growing up in Ottumwa, joining the HMB, Andy joining the pep band in the old Field House, bowl trips and road trips, so many friendships, and their connection to the HMB after graduation. Come see them at ...

Dr. Bush & Jeff Sebille - State of the HMB & Homecoming Preview 2022

Week Zero is behind us, it is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the UIowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's season and Homecoming festivities! First, Dr. Bush runs down the shows and trips for the year, highlights leadership with Golden Girl Ella McDaniel and new Drum Major Christian Frankl & SLUGS & TAs, talks about the size of the band, what the ge...

Episode 2 - Dr. Bush & Jeff Sebille - State of the HMB & Homecoming Preview

Week Zero is behind us, it is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the UIowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's season and Homecoming festivities! First, Dr. Bush runs down the shows and trips for the year, highlights leadership with Golden Girl Ella McDaniel and new Drum Major Christian Frankl & SLUGS & TAs, talks about the size of the band, what the ge...

80's Alum Jose Gallardo

Tweet tweet! Twee-ee-eet! And Let's Go Hawks!!! John and Tim are back with Season 3 of the Down & Off Podcast! Season 3 kicks off with a wonderful guest from the 80's, the oft-mentioned Jose Gallardo steps into the studio to visit with John and reminisce on memories from the 80's under Dr. Morgan Jones. Topics run from Jose's transition from Regina HS to the HMB, favorite shows, trips to Northwestern & Michigan & the Rose Bowl & Holiday Bowl, to favorite traditions and lasting friendships. ...

Episode 1 - Jose Gallardo

Tweet tweet! Twee-ee-eet! And Let's Go Hawks!!! John and Tim are back with Season 3 of the Down & Off Podcast! Season 3 kicks off with a wonderful guest from the 80's, the oft-mentioned Jose Gallardo steps into the studio to visit with John and reminisce on memories from the 80's under Dr. Morgan Jones. Topics run from Jose's transition from Regina HS to the HMB, favorite shows, trips to Northwestern & Michigan & the Rose Bowl & Holiday Bowl, to favorite traditions and lasting friendships. ...

Golden Girls Kylene Spanbauer & Ella McDaniel

Basketball season now behind us, behind schedule co-hosts John and Tim are out with an overdue episode, having the privilege to talk with Golden Girls Kylene Spanbauer and Ella McDaniel. They talk about their year together, the unique situation of having two Golden Girls on the field, working together and with Amanda, Kylene's past years, Ella's future, and a little roasting of Dr. Bush. Speaking of, please don't forget to like and subscribe to the Hawkeye Marching Band on Facebook, Twitter...

Episode 6 - Golden Girls Kylene Spanbauer & Ella McDaniel

Basketball season now behind us, behind schedule co-hosts John and Tim are out with an overdue episode, having the privilege to talk with Golden Girls Kylene Spanbauer and Ella McDaniel. They talk about their year together, the unique situation of having two Golden Girls on the field, working together and with Amanda, Kylene's past years, Ella's future, and a little roasting of Dr. Bush. Speaking of, please don't forget to like and subscribe to the Hawkeye Marching Band on Facebook, Twitter...

90's Alum Craig Brown

Happy New Year from John and Tim as they have the privilege to talk with new Alumni Hawkeye Marching Band Board Member and Social Media Extraordinaire Craig Brown. Craig talks about his journey from Fairfield, Iowa to the HMB Drum Line, his band memories from Michigan and Northwestern, time under Dr. Jones, graduation and meeting his wife Katie Newkirk, almost getting married in Kinnick, his family, his time as a broadcaster and pastor, and so much more.  Go and like the "University of Iowa...

Episode 5 - Craig Brown

Happy New Year from John and Tim as they have the privilege to talk with new Alumni Hawkeye Marching Band Board Member and Social Media Extraordinaire Craig Brown. Craig talks about his journey from Fairfield, Iowa to the HMB Drum Line, his band memories from Michigan and Northwestern, time under Dr. Jones, graduation and meeting his wife Katie Newkirk, almost getting married in Kinnick, his family, his time as a broadcaster and pastor, and so much more.  Go and like the "University of Iowa...

Drum Major Amanda Thomas

Bowl season is upon us and John and Tim have the privilege to talk with current Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major Amanda Thomas. Amanda talks growing up loving marching bands, coming to Iowa to march and become an educator, her time in the mellie section, trying out for drum major, favorite memories, and how it's been this year working with two amazing Golden Girls in Kylene Spanbauer and Ella McDaniel. The three wish the Hawkeyes success at the Citrus Bowl on January 1st, and a grand time fo...

Episode 4 - Drum Major Amanda Thomas

Bowl season is upon us and John and Tim have the privilege to talk with current Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major Amanda Thomas. Amanda talks growing up loving marching bands, coming to Iowa to march and become an educator, her time in the mellie section, trying out for drum major, favorite memories, and how it's been this year working with two amazing Golden Girls in Kylene Spanbauer and Ella McDaniel. The three wish the Hawkeyes success at the Citrus Bowl on January 1st, and a grand time fo...

Episode 4 - Amanda Thomas

Bowl season is upon us and John and Tim have the privilege to talk with current Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major Amanda Thomas. Amanda talks growing up loving marching bands, coming to Iowa to march and become an educator, her time in the mellie section, trying out for drum major, favorite memories, and how it's been this year working with two amazing Golden Girls in Kylene Spanbauer and Ella McDaniel. The three wish the Hawkeyes success at the Citrus Bowl on January 1st, and a grand time fo...

Former Golden Girl Chelsea Russell

John and Tim have a special Halloween treat for the Down and Off family, our first Golden Girl Ms. Chelsea Russell (Mrs. Chelsea Potter)! Golden Girl from 2007-2011, the 2006 Ms. Majorette of America and *7* time world champ. Chelsea talks about her recruitment and audition for the Golden Girl of the Hawkeye Marching Band, the 2009 Michael Jackson Halftime Show, how she created shows with Drum Majors Chet Aliga and Joe Piasecki, road trips and bowl trips, and what the HMB means to her.  As ...

Episode 3 - Former Golden Girl Chelsea Russell

John and Tim have a special Halloween treat for the Down and Off family, our first Golden Girl Ms. Chelsea Russell (Mrs. Chelsea Potter)! Golden Girl from 2007-2011, the 2006 Ms. Majorette of America and *7* time world champ. Chelsea talks about her recruitment and audition for the Golden Girl of the Hawkeye Marching Band, the 2009 Michael Jackson Halftime Show, how she created shows with Drum Majors Chet Aliga and Joe Piasecki, road trips and bowl trips, and what the HMB means to her.  As ...

Episode 3 - Chelsea Russell

John and Tim have a special Halloween treat for the Down and Off family, our first Golden Girl Ms. Chelsea Russell (Mrs. Chelsea Potter)! Golden Girl from 2007-2011, the 2006 Ms. Majorette of America and *7* time world champ. Chelsea talks about her recruitment and audition for the Golden Girl of the Hawkeye Marching Band, the 2009 Michael Jackson Halftime Show, how she created shows with Drum Majors Chet Aliga and Joe Piasecki, road trips and bowl trips, and what the HMB means to her.  As ...

Dr. Myron Welch interviewed by Kirk Philips

John and Tim have a special treat for the HMB family. As part of the Hawkeye Marching Band history project, Band Board President Kirk Philips interviewed Director of Bands Emeritus Dr. Myron Welch about his time with the University of Iowa School of Music. HMBers from the 80s, 90s, and 2000's will surely have memories of Dr. Welch's support of the band and iconic instruction of the Star-Spangled Banner. John and Tim introduce the episode, then sit back and let Kirk and Dr. Welch do their thi...

Episode 2 - Dr. Myron Welch interviewed by Kirk Philips

John and Tim have a special treat for the HMB family. As part of the Hawkeye Marching Band history project, Band Board President Kirk Philips interviewed Director of Bands Emeritus Dr. Myron Welch about his time with the University of Iowa School of Music. HMBers from the 80s, 90s, and 2000's will surely have memories of Dr. Welch's support of the band and iconic instruction of the Star-Spangled Banner. John and Tim introduce the episode, then sit back and let Kirk and Dr. Welch do their thi...

Episode 1 - Scott Icenogle

Summer rested co-hosts John and Tim launch season 2 of the Down and Off Podcast with 80's alum and show biz veteran Scott Icenogle. John marched with Scott under Dr. Morgan Jones, and Scott shares about his journey from a military family in Virginia to the University of Iowa for Communication Studies, following in his father's footsteps through the HMB, his many memories with the band, and his journey through TV and music and soundtracks. Check out his most recent soundtrack work on the Netf...

80's Alum Scott Icenogle

Summer rested co-hosts John and Tim launch season 2 of the Down and Off Podcast with 80's alum and show biz veteran Scott Icenogle. John marched with Scott under Dr. Morgan Jones, and Scott shares about his journey from a military family in Virginia to the University of Iowa for Communication Studies, following in his father's footsteps through the HMB, his many memories with the band, and his journey through TV and music and soundtracks. Check out his most recent soundtrack work on the Netf...

Episode 11 - Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 3 (Morgan Jones, Dave Woodley, David Henning, & Kevin Kastens - 1973-2012)

Nostalgic co-hosts John and Tim continue to listen to Dr. Carter Biggers as he continues to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 3 of the interview looks at the eras most of our listeners know best: Dr. Morgan Jones, David Woodley, Dave Henning, and Kevin Kastens. Dr. Biggers gives us a fascinating look at the history of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 1 looked at Carter's methods and how he put the thesis together, the HMB's military beginning...

TA Dr. Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 3 (Morgan Jones, Dave Woodley, David Henning, & Kevin Kastens - 1973-2012)

Nostalgic co-hosts John and Tim continue to listen to Dr. Carter Biggers as he continues to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 3 of the interview looks at the eras most of our listeners know best: Dr. Morgan Jones, David Woodley, Dave Henning, and Kevin Kastens. Dr. Biggers gives us a fascinating look at the history of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 1 looked at Carter's methods and how he put the thesis together, the HMB's military beginning...

Episode 10 - Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 2 (Charles Righter, Fred Ebbs, Frank Piersol, & Tom Davis - 1937-1973)

Wide-eyed cohosts John and Tim continue to listen to Dr. Carter Biggers as he continues to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 2 of the interview covers the tenures of Charles Righter in the 40s, Frank Ebbs in the 50s & 60s, Frank Piersol in the late 60s, and Tom Davis in the early 70s. Folks familiar with the HMB will be delighted to learn of the beginning of so many traditions they know and love today, from the name HMB, the Iowa Fight Song, ...

TA Dr. Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 2 (Charles Righter, Fred Ebbs, Frank Piersol, & Tom Davis - 1937-1973)

Wide-eyed cohosts John and Tim continue to listen to Dr. Carter Biggers as he continues to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 2 of the interview covers the tenures of Charles Righter in the 40s, Frank Ebbs in the 50s & 60s, Frank Piersol in the late 60s, and Tom Davis in the early 70s. Folks familiar with the HMB will be delighted to learn of the beginning of so many traditions they know and love today, from the name HMB, the Iowa Fight Song, ...

Episode 10 - Carter Biggers Part 2 (Charles Righter, Fred Ebbs, Frank Piersol, & Tom Davis - 1937-1973)

Wide-eyed cohosts John and Tim continue to listen to Dr. Carter Biggers as he continues to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 2 of the interview covers the tenures of Charles Righter in the 40s, Frank Ebbs in the 50s & 60s, Frank Piersol in the late 60s, and Tom Davis in the early 70s. Folks familiar with the HMB will be delighted to learn of the beginning of so many traditions they know and love today, from the name HMB, the Iowa Fight Song, ...

TA Dr. Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 1 (From Student Led Beginnings in 1881 through the first Director of Bands Orie Van Doren)

Newly learned cohosts John and Tim have an excellent series of episodes for you, sitting under the learning tree of Dr. Carter Biggers, HMB Grad Staff from 2009-2013, and his Doctoral Thesis on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. From the band's military beginnings in 1865 through each director, all the way to 2012 under Kevin Kastens, Dr. Biggers gives us a fascinating look at the history of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 1 looks at Carter's methods and how he put the thesis togethe...

Episode 9 - Carter Biggers - History of the HMB Part 1 (From Student Led Beginnings in 1881 through the first Director of Bands Orie Van Doren)

Newly learned cohosts John and Tim have an excellent series of episodes for you, sitting under the learning tree of Dr. Carter Biggers, HMB Grad Staff from 2009-2013, and his Doctoral Thesis on the History of the Hawkeye Marching Band. From the band's military beginnings in 1865 through each director, all the way to 2012 under Kevin Kastens, Dr. Biggers gives us a fascinating look at the history of the Hawkeye Marching Band. Part 1 looks at Carter's methods and how he put the thesis togethe...

Former Drum Major Pres Maxson

Three dudes, seven costume changes, zero regrets. John and Tim bring on Drum Major Pres Maxson to discuss his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band at the very beginning of the Kevin Kastens era. Pres shares about his drive to become drum major, Band Slide Show shenanigans with Robert Gallery & LKK & Jon Buetjer, the Iowa-Stanford email, and his writing career since. John and Pres give testimony to what made Dr. Jones and Mr. Kastens such great band directors. And between each section, Pres brea...

Episode 8 - Former Drum Major Pres Maxson

Three dudes, seven costume changes, zero regrets. John and Tim bring on Drum Major Pres Maxson to discuss his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band at the very beginning of the Kevin Kastens era. Pres shares about his drive to become drum major, Band Slide Show shenanigans with Robert Gallery & LKK & Jon Buetjer, the Iowa-Stanford email, and his writing career since. John and Pres give testimony to what made Dr. Jones and Mr. Kastens such great band directors. And between each section, Pres brea...

Episode 8 - Pres Maxson

Three dudes, seven costume changes, zero regrets. John and Tim bring on Drum Major Pres Maxson to discuss his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band at the very beginning of the Kevin Kastens era. Pres shares about his drive to become drum major, Band Slide Show shenanigans with Robert Gallery & LKK & Jon Buetjer, the Iowa-Stanford email, and his writing career since. John and Pres give testimony to what made Dr. Jones and Mr. Kastens such great band directors. And between each section, Pres brea...

80's Alum Dave "Big Al" Griggs

Humbly talented co-hosts Tim Clay and John Brown sit down with a friend from John's marching days, Dave "Big Al" Griggs. John and Dave catch up, remembering old shows, traditions, parties, and directors. Where did the "Big Al" nickname come from? Dave was in the marching band for how long?! Give the episode a listen! Also, a special thanks once again to those of you who reached out and donated to the Kelly Piccolo GOLDrush project. Thanks to your contributions, they were able to reach and e...

Episode 7 - Dave "Big Al" Griggs

Humbly talented co-hosts Tim Clay and John Brown sit down with a friend from John's marching days, Dave "Big Al" Griggs. John and Dave catch up, remembering old shows, traditions, parties, and directors. Where did the "Big Al" nickname come from? Dave was in the marching band for how long?! Give the episode a listen! Also, a special thanks once again to those of you who reached out and donated to the Kelly Piccolo GOLDrush project. Thanks to your contributions, they were able to reach and e...

Band Manager Kate Weldon

Esteemed colleagues John Brown and Tim Clay sit down with current and first ever female Hawkeye Marching Band Manager Kate Weldon to discuss her unintended journey to the HMB, unintended to the Band Manager position, and how she has thrived in all roles and how they have shaped her future. Get a behind the scenes look at what the Band Manager does on a weekly and game day basis to make the HMB function. Send feedback to [email protected] and follow the pod on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. ...

Episode 6 - Band Manager Kate Weldon

Esteemed colleagues John Brown and Tim Clay sit down with current and first ever female Hawkeye Marching Band Manager Kate Weldon to discuss her unintended journey to the HMB, unintended to the Band Manager position, and how she has thrived in all roles and how they have shaped her future. Get a behind the scenes look at what the Band Manager does on a weekly and game day basis to make the HMB function. Send feedback to [email protected] and follow the pod on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. ...

Episode 6 - Kate Weldon

Esteemed colleagues John Brown and Tim Clay sit down with current and first ever female Hawkeye Marching Band Manager Kate Weldon to discuss her unintended journey to the HMB, unintended to the Band Manager position, and how she has thrived in all roles and how they have shaped her future. Get a behind the scenes look at what the Band Manager does on a weekly and game day basis to make the HMB function. Send feedback to [email protected] and follow the pod on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. ...

Episode 5 - Steven Jepson

John Brown and Tim Clay sit down with long time Alumni Band staple, Steven Jepson. Jepson shares about his time in the Fossil Band, how it's changed over the years, plus some great Hawkeye Marching Band memories, from road trips to Minnesota and Iowa State to tales of iconic director Dr. Morgan Jones to culminating his HMB career at the '82 Rose Bowl and playing Hey Jude. John and Tim also plug the Kelly Piccolo Project GOLDrush campaign by UIowa and the HMB, raising money to buy piccolos t...