Down and Off

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80s/90s Trombone & Sousie - John Barker Aug 01, 2025

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Down & Off is back! Tim Clay is joined by John Barker, a trombone & sousaphone player that joined the Hawkeye Marching Band in 1989. John has agreed to join the Down & Off team and shares about his time in the band and his journey afterwards in the world of radio (and the other HMB, the Hungry March Band).

Reminder for Homecoming! Registration closes on August 8th! Register Today! If you have any questions, reach out to the Center for Advancement by emailing alumni.engagement@foriowa.org , and put “Alumni Band” in the subject heading.

Transition music goes back to the 70s & 80s, the first song being Hawkeye Fever from the 82 Rose Bowl vinyl, and the second song being a 1971 recording of The Series. Thanks to John's library, expect to hear more tunes from the days of vinyl!

As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

Jose Gallardo Re-Release for John & Jose Nov 16, 2024

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Finally! The re-release of the Jose Gallardo episode. Enjoy the conversation between John & Jose as they reminisce over great friends & memories from their time in the HMB.
Enjoy this series of behind the scenes moments as John & Tim record the episode.
Find the whole conversation on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, or whichever fine purveyor of podcasts you prefer!

Former Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band - L. Kevin Kastens Oct 21, 2024

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University of Iowa Alumni Band 51 is here! We are joined by featured guest for Homecoming 2024, former Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Professor L. Kevin Kastens!
Humble co-host Tim is joined by fellow Alumni Board member (and former guest of Down & Off) Craig Brown.
Alumni Band 51 was a blast! Listen to the rest of Professor Kastens' remarks from the Homecoming Reception on Thursday, where he talks more about getting the Alumni Band to Take Back the Field.
As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

Our Friend & Humble Co-Host, John Brown Oct 02, 2024

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Homecoming '24 Preview with Homecoming Chair Jeff Sebille Sep 13, 2024

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The Hawkeye Marching Band is set to salute Lisa Bluder and her amazing career this weekend, and Down & Off is back to sit down with Homecoming Chair and Director of Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of Homecoming '24 festivities!
Jeff Sebille shares his excitement for Homecoming 2024 and walks through logistics of the weekends events! Starting with the Thursday night Homecoming Reception, through the Parade on Friday, the Post-Parade Picnic, and onto Game Day festivities. Keep an eye on your email and the University of Iowa Alumni Marching Band Facebook page for more updates and coverage of Homecoming provided by Craig Brown!
As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, Like the Down and Off Podcast page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks
Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"

State of the HMB 144 & Introduction of Associate Director of the HMB, Dr. Nick Miller Aug 23, 2024

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Rumpadiddily! Band Camp is on, marching band season looms, and it's time for our annual check in on the State of the HMB.
John & Tim are back to interview Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Eric Bush, and Associate Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Nick Miller, about all the goings on with HMB 144.
Dr. Miller introduces himself, and his journey from St. Louis to the University of Missouri to becoming a Teaching Assistant at Iowa while he did his doctoral work and eventual position.
Dr. Bush talks about the great things going on in the HMB- game day instruments for every section, 285+ members of the HMB, stipends for players, travel opportunities, social media, the great staff that make this operation run so well, the support of wonderful alumni that make it possible, and of course, the shows we can expect this year.
As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

00's Alum & Digital Media Specialist - John Emigh Nov 27, 2023

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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 Nadler, Alan Morris, Nate Brimeyer, TAs Oliver Molina, Drew Bonner, Golden Girls Ella McDaniel & Chelsea Russell, alums & staffers Jim Berg and Kathy Ford, among others!
John also shares of the incredible work that went into this year's HMB Metallica show. There is a competition among schools to be the winner of the best Metallica performance, and voting is live until January 1st! Vote for the HMB by texting #UIOWA to (833) 609-0330! And check out the HMB's submission on their social media accounts.
Tim also promotes the Alumni Pep Band opportunities coming up during the bowl season. The Alumni Band shall play for the men on Friday, December 29th, the women on Saturday, December 30th, and again for the women on Tuesday, January 2nd! Sign up here!
As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

Homecoming 2023 - 50th Anniversary of the Alumni Band Oct 13, 2023

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Former President & CEO of the Alumni Association - Vince Nelson Sep 19, 2023

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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 iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks

Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media

State of the HMB 143 & Alumni Band 50 Preview with Dr. Eric Bush & Alumni Drum Major Jeff Sebille Sep 05, 2023

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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, previews the shows and trips for the upcoming year, praises the staff and leadership within the HMB, updates on the size of the band and what the generosity of the alumni has meant to the band, and plans for the future.
Around the 40 minute mark, Jeff Sebille shares his excitement for the 50th Iowa Alumni Band at Homecoming 2023. Jeff gives a history of the Alumni Band, walks through the schedule of the weekend, the Reception Thursday Night, the Parade & Picnic & post-Parade activities on Friday, logistics & planning for Saturday, ways to get Homecoming & Alumni Band apparel, and ends with a BIG SURPRISE for Alumni Band 50 at the 1:05 minute mark.
Keep an eye on your email and the University of Iowa Alumni Marching Band Facebook page for more updates and coverage of Homecoming provided by Craig Brown!
As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, Like the Down and Off Podcast page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks
Speaking of, check out the Hawkeye Marching Band on all of their socials as well...
Facebook - University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band
Instagram - @HawkeyeMarchingBand
YouTube - Hawkeye Marching Band
Twitter - @HawkeyeBand
Official HMB Website - For updates, auditions, apparel, giving, news, media, and the people
Iowa Alumni Band Facebook Page
Music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"

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