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 ..read more

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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 Marchi ..read more

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 o ..read more

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 opportunities she gets in her current position, and the wonderful students and staff she gets to w ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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's the special on the HMB, Getting Ready for the Boom!) Iowa vs. Gonzaga ESPN Recap - "The Iowa ban ..read more

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 on our visits with several guests who have spanned many periods of the HMB’s modern era – is that HMB is ..read more

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 Homecoming 2022! As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off ..read more

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 generosity of the alumni has meant to the band, and plans for the future. Around the 50 minute ma ..read more