The Iowa Podcast

The Iowa Podcast
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You probably heard about it from a friend getting your morning coffee at Brewhemia or Daisy Chain. Or perhaps you saw your favorite Iowan post about it? Maybe you searched the net for something that interested you. So, what is The Iowa Podcast? It's Real Iowans, talking about real events and stuff within the state worth paying attention to. It seems like even objective news today is pushing some kind of agenda. You won't find that garbage here! We certainly won't shy away from real issues, and we certainly won't stay away from difficult questions, but on The Iowa Podcast we will never take our guests out of context or edit their comments in any way (unless we both agree of course—sometimes people say dumb stuff or cough in the microphone!)

  1. Veteran gives behind-the-curtain look at what happens when a soldier falls

    6D AGO

    Veteran gives behind-the-curtain look at what happens when a soldier falls

    Staff Sergeant Ben Doyle of the The US Army gives us a first hand look at what happens when a soldier falls and also teaches ONE simple thing we can do this Memorial Day to honor our fallen.  💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/memorial-day ⚖️ Hurt at work? Talk to Nate Boulton for free: https://workerslawyers.com  🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Find the stories of our fallen, and read their stories out loud. Honor them by speaking their names. Don't let them be forgotten. To our military, fallen heroes, and their families, we can't say it enough: thank you for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸

    30 min
  2. Chris Jones is running for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa to correct Iowa's water problems.

    MAY 13

    Chris Jones is running for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa to correct Iowa's water problems.

    In the past, the Secretary of Agriculture position wasn't a race that demanded a lot of attention. As most Iowans become increasingly concerned with Iowa soil health and water quality however, the race has taken more attention and Chris Jones hopes his solutions for Iowa water quality will land him the job. Jones discusses how he proposes to fix the "upstream" problems and what regulations may be necessary.   💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/Chris-Jones-Agriculture ⚖️ Hurt at work? Talk to Nate Boulton for free: https://workerslawyers.com   🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq  Jones says the runoff and nitrate issues are entirely preventable if we change regulations around farming. He also suggests new state funding to help farmers re-design their fields but also suggests farmers may have to contribute new tax revenue to get our water problems under control.

    31 min
  3. The Tulip Time Festival is this week in Pella, Iowa. Will Dutch Royalty show up?

    MAY 6

    The Tulip Time Festival is this week in Pella, Iowa. Will Dutch Royalty show up?

    It's Tulip Time! Iowan's are aware of the annual Tulip Time Festival in Pella, Iowa BUT did you know it's a honeypot of high-brow visitors? Royalty and even musical celebrities are known to make an appearance, all for the love of Dutch heritage and culture. Jessi Galligan, Executive Director of Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time joins us. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/tulip-time-festival-pella  ⚖️ Hurt at work? Talk to Nate Boulton for free: https://workerslawyers.com  🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Galligan explains how many tulips are planted, how the city of 10,000 plans for, and accommodates nearly 200,000 people, the logistics that go into the festival, and the incredible economic impact it has on the town. She also discusses Tulip Time parking and FAQs like "where are the tulips?"

    34 min
  4. More people listen to podcasts now than radio nationally. Is radio dying? What does that mean for brands?

    APR 29

    More people listen to podcasts now than radio nationally. Is radio dying? What does that mean for brands?

    According to new data from Edison Research, more people are listening to podcasts in the USA than radio. It's the very first time this has happened. Ryan Snaadt of Snaadt media comes in the studio to explain why podcasts aren't just limited to news companies or publishers. Any brand or person can start a show. Is radio dead? 💡 Find this show on every app: https://iowapodcast.com/ryan-snaadt-media 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: https://exemplar.care 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: https://worldfoodprize.org/en/newsroom/world_food_prize_podcast/ ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help https://workerslawyers.com Snaadt is a videographer and podcaster. His podcast highlights Iowa leaders and his podcast has been instrumental in growing his own company. We now live in an age where private small businesses are disrupting large media companies that own radio stations. Snaadt gives a glimpse into best practices and what Iowa brands are doing with this new found power.

    33 min
  5. Can Ai be creative? Composer Tony Bohnenkamp asks if Ai can't experience life, how can it create?

    APR 22

    Can Ai be creative? Composer Tony Bohnenkamp asks if Ai can't experience life, how can it create?

    While AI is an incredibly sophisticated "copy paste" tool capable of replicating patterns, can it close the biological "last mile" of creativity that defines true artistry? Tony Bohnenkamp of The Canary Collective, and former member of The Nadas discusses the creative process of composing original music for Kreg Tool. Music requires emotional depth and intent that algorithms cannot simulate. Can Ai experience a rough morning, a personal life event, or a breakup? Can Ai truly replicate the human moods that spur iconic, classic songs? 💡 Find this show on every app: https://iowapodcast.com/iowa-composer 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: https://exemplar.care 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: https://worldfoodprize.org/en/newsroom/world_food_prize_podcast/ ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help https://workerslawyers.com The conversation highlights a shift where creative professionals must learn to use AI as an assistant to handle mundane tasks while focusing on the high-level questions that technology cannot answer. Bohnenkamp believes that knowing how to phrase prompts based on professional experience is what will separate seasoned creators from those who simply use AI to "start a podcast". Ultimately, he views the human experience as the indispensable 20% of work that makes a project great, ensuring that true artists remain a distinct and necessary force in the industry.

    39 min
  6. Iowa Artisan "Vibe Coding" the Future of Centuries-Old Trade

    APR 15

    Iowa Artisan "Vibe Coding" the Future of Centuries-Old Trade

    What happens when a centuries-old trade meets the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? Riana LeJeune is proving that upholstery is far from a "dying art" by launching a first-of-its-kind national apprenticeship and developing a global design app without any coding knowledge. 💡 Find this show on every app: https://iowapodcast.com/repinned-workroom  🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: https://exemplar.care 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: https://worldfoodprize.org/en/newsroom/world_food_prize_podcast/ ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help workerslawyers.com LeJeune dives into how she bypassed a $100,000 software quote to build her own global SaaS platform and why she believes industry-specific Ai is the secret to making artisans more profitable. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast, a tech geek, or someone who values the "buy once, buy well" philosophy, you'll want to hear how this Iowa entrepreneur is turning old-school grit into a high-tech revolution. Chapters 00:00 - Old Trade Meets AI 01:45 - Why Upholstery Still Matters 08:48 - Building a National Apprenticeship 15:24 - Renewable App Explained 19:44 - Two Sided Platform Pricing 23:08 - Vibe Coding And Future

    34 min
  7. Local NW Iowa newspaper bucking national trend in growth by launching a new podcast!

    APR 8

    Local NW Iowa newspaper bucking national trend in growth by launching a new podcast!

    As newspapers struggle across the country, one small town in Northwestern Iowa is bucking the trend. Not only are they're seeing subscriber and advertiser growth through a new podcast. Erin Sommers, editor of The Record Democrat in Pocahontas, Iowa explains why she launched their new podcast, "On The Record," before their first website! Links: 💡 Find this show on every app: iowapodcast.com/pocahontas-on-the-record-podcast 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: exemplar.care 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: https://www.worldfoodprize.org/en/newsroom/world_food_prize_podcast/ ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help workerslawyers.com In this interview Sommers explains how On The Record has not only led to new readers, but has revived interest from advertisers! She explains why viral reach isn't the goal, and how they think about content serving Pocahontas, and Northwest Iowa. Chapters: 00:00 - Podcasts Beat Radio 01:21 - Why Print Still Matters 10:01 - Launching a Local News Podcast 19:25 - Podcasting Takes Work 23:55 - Print Plus Podcast Strategy 28:52 - AI Newsroom Future

    37 min
  8. Zach Lahn, Iowa's MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag. Are farmers on board?

    APR 1

    Zach Lahn, Iowa's MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag. Are farmers on board?

    Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and he happens to be the very first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR's MAHA Action organization. In this discussion, Lahn explains his intent to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, even if it means losing party backing entirely. Links: 💡 Find this show on every app: https://iowapodcast.com/zach-lahn-iowa-governor-maha 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: https://www.exemplar.care/ 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: https://www.worldfoodprize.org/en/newsroom/world_food_prize_podcast/ ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help https://workerslawyers.com Lahn gives his perspective on President Trump's executive order protecting Glyphosate. Is this the end of the end of the MAHA, MAGA, and GOP alignment on health? Are new battle lines being formed in Iowa and US Politics? Can he convince Iowa to lead the country in regenerative agriculture? Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and MAHA Endorsement 04:03 - Glyphosate Immunity Fight 10:51 - Iowa First Farm Reforms 16:57 - Break Up Big Ag 19:44 - Regenerative Farming Shift 26:49 - Incentives MAHA Wrap Up

    38 min
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You probably heard about it from a friend getting your morning coffee at Brewhemia or Daisy Chain. Or perhaps you saw your favorite Iowan post about it? Maybe you searched the net for something that interested you. So, what is The Iowa Podcast? It's Real Iowans, talking about real events and stuff within the state worth paying attention to. It seems like even objective news today is pushing some kind of agenda. You won't find that garbage here! We certainly won't shy away from real issues, and we certainly won't stay away from difficult questions, but on The Iowa Podcast we will never take our guests out of context or edit their comments in any way (unless we both agree of course—sometimes people say dumb stuff or cough in the microphone!)

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  • Creator
    The Iowa Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Iowa Podcast

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