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Down & Off is BACK celebrating this year's Homecoming honored guests- Drum Majors, Golden Girls, & Silks.  Today John and Tim sit down with 80s Drum Major (and Homecoming Musical Director) Jeff Sebille and 2010s Drum Major (and serving member of the US Armed Forces) Isaac Anderson. Jeff tells John and Tim about his journey to becoming Drum Major and Director of Alumni Bands and Homecoming Chair, and speaks passionately about his memorable shows and performances in the Hawkeye Marching Band. Isaac talks about his humbling journey from DCI to Drum Major, the folks that got him there, and the systems of the HMB. As always, send feedback to [email protected], "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Instagram & Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawks Transition music performed & recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band.

It's Homecoming 2025 and John and Tim sit down with 70s Drum Major Dr. Tom Leslie to talk about his time under Dr. Tom Davis in the Hawkeye Marching Band. Dr. Leslie gives us an overview of his time in the band, as a twin drum major, with the first Lani Jo- the first Golden Girl, the legacy of Fred Ebbs, what the HMB taught him, and his journey to being a 40 year director at UNLV. Give it a listen to hear what the band was like before even the legendary Morgan Jones! If you want to learn more on the history of the Hawkeye Marching Band, check out Dr. Carter Biggers' doctoral dissertation or listen to him go over it on the Down & Off Podcast. Part 1 (1881-1937s), Part 2 (1937-1973, including Fred Ebbs & Tom Davis), or Part 3 (Morgan Jones through Kevin Kastens) 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 Transition music recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band.

Down & Off is back with a look ahead to Homecoming! John & Tim sit down with Homecoming Chair and Musical Director Jeff Sebille to talk about what folks can expect for Homecoming 2025. Jeff gives a brief history of the Alumni Band, talks about the Thursday Reception, the Friday Parade & post-parade activities, and game day on Saturday! All the things necessary to Take Back the Field in front of a roaring crowd.  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 Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

THANK YOU LOU! In honor of the last game of the Legendary Golden Voice of the Hawkeye Marching Band Lou Crist, here is the interview Tim & John Brown did all the way back on Down & Off Episode 1 in November 2020! Listen to Lou talk about his time in the HMB, his journey to becoming the Golden Voice, the band under the direction Fred Ebbs, Dr. Tom Davis, the many road & bowl trips, did you know Lou was a BARITONE?!, the origins of The Boom, and so much more.

IT'S BAND CAMP TIME! The Hawkeye Marching Band is gathering and getting ready for the upcoming season, and Tim and John sit down with the Associate Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Nick Miller, and the Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band and Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Eric Bush to see what the upcoming season has in store! Topics include Student Leadership, Drum Major Brandon Alpers & Golden Girl Carissa Wolfe, HMB 145 membership #'s (nearly 300!), a preview of the 7 shows for the season, exhibition trip to Clarinda High School, honoring the Golden Voice of the Hawkeye Marching Band Lou Crist in his last game, the search to find the next Golden Voice, fundraising projects, Alumni Board committees, the Iowa Pep Band, College Football 2025, and more! Behind the Scenes with the Hawkeye Marching Band (From the UIowa Center for Advancement)Alumni Leadership Board (March 2025 Newsletter)Scholarship & Fundraising HMB Drumline x Brimstone - Arranged by Daniel PetersonAs 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 Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band YouTube channel & social media.

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 [email protected] , 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 [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 Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

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!

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

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 [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 Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom"

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

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

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

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 [email protected], 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"