Down and Off
The Down and Off a podcast for members, alumni, friends, and family of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Hosted by Alums John Brown ('85-'89) and Tim Clay ('08-'12). Our plan is to dive through the rich history of the HMB, interview folks from over the years, give you a chance to share your stories, learn about the HMB, relive memories, and share in the On Iowa cheer. This is a platform for alums to share their stories with others. #OnIowa #GoHawks
Episodes
42 episodes
00's Golden Girl Diana Reed
Down & Off ends the 2025-26 season with a great discussion with the wonderful Diana Reed! Diana was Golden Girl for the Hawkeye Marching Band for the 2002 through 2006 seasons. She shares memories of shows, trips, and journeys since then! H...
2020s TA & Music Arranger Dr. Drew Bonner
Down & Off is back with Dr. Drew Bonner! Dr. Bonner is called the "Musical Voice of the HMB" and is responsible for many arrangements and shows the Hawkeye Marching Band has performed in the last 8 years, from Wave on Wave in 2018 to HMB TV...
Drum Majors - 80s Jeff Sebille & 2010s Isaac Anderson
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 (a...
70's Drum Major Dr. Thomas Leslie
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 f...
Homecoming 2025 Preview with Homecoming Chair Jeff Sebille
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...
Lou Crist Interview Re-Release - Episode 1 from November 2020
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...
State of the HMB 145
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...
80s/90s Trombone & Sousie - John Barker
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 a...
Jose Gallardo Re-Release for John & Jose
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 &...
Former Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band - L. Kevin Kastens
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 fo...
Homecoming '24 Preview with Homecoming Chair Jeff Sebille
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!
State of the HMB 144 & Introduction of Associate Director of the HMB, Dr. Nick Miller
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 o...
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 M...
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 suppo...
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 March...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 e...
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,...
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 ...
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 previ...