Iowa Off-Kilter Podcast

03/11/2021

Join hosts Kelly and Gavin as we hit the road to explore an emerging Iowa subculture. From country kink to downtown B**M, our third episode is an immersive take on this taboo scene.

From country kink to downtown B**M, we saddle up for a ride through an underground scene in our state — part of a culture that’s thriving in spite of a decades-old Iowa court ruling thrusting it into murky legal waters. Share thisFacebookTwitterRedditEmail

23/10/2021

From country kink to downtown B**M, we saddle up for a ride through an underground scene in our state — part of a culture that’s thriving in spite of a decades-old Iowa court ruling thrusting it into murky legal waters.

From country kink to downtown B**M, we saddle up for a ride through an underground scene in our state — part of a culture that’s thriving in spite of a decades-old Iowa court ruling that’s thrust it into murky legal waters. Share thisFacebookTwitterRedditEmail

18/10/2021

Episode 3 of Iowa Off-Kilter is coming later this week! Check it out on our website IowaOffKilter.com or your favorite podcast service (Episode 1 is now back on Apple Podcasts).

01/10/2021

Our third episode will be out soon! In the meantime, check out the updates we're making on our website, including the addition of some new archival images for our first episode on Norman Baker and the Cedar County Cow War: http://iowaoffkilter.com/2021/04/25/episode-one-the-cedar-county-cow-war/

01/10/2021

Our new episode is about to drop but if you haven't listened to our previous ones, check out our first on early 20th century Muscatine charlatan Norman Baker http://iowaoffkilter.com/2021/04/25/episode-one-the-cedar-county-cow-war/ and our second on Iowa's most famous supernatural being http://iowaoffkilter.com/2021/04/25/the-van-meter-visitor/

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being. Featuring ...

09/09/2021

Here's an auditory stimulation to whet your appetite for the first of our two-part series on a rising subculture in Iowa, coming soon (we swear!)

09/08/2021

Episode three is getting closer — it will be an interesting (and NSFW) change of pace for the podcast — and we've got a couple other trips in the works for future episodes this season. Check out Iowa Off-Kilter's first two episodes here: http://iowaoffkilter.com/

15/06/2021

Dear listeners,

We’re sorry we’ve been so quiet recently. We’ve been tied up working on the new episode, but we’re meeting lots of people and trying some curious new things. We wanted to share a scene with you from a recent trip!

Wish you were here!

— Kelly and Gavin

28/05/2021

We noticed that many of our new listeners checked our first episode, The Cedar County Cow War, which features author and professor Eric Juhnke. Check out his book on Midwest hucksters here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/978-0-7006-1203-1.html

Incited by a fiery charlatan named Norman Baker, Depression-era farmers across several Iowa counties assemble to resist a statewide mandate enforcing tuberculosis testing in cattle. As tensions mount between the farmers, veterinarians, and law enforcement, confrontation — and the threat of violenc...

21/05/2021

If you listen to podcasts on Spotify, check out our page here!

Listen to Iowa Off-Kilter on Spotify. An all-Iowa podcast centered around fringe events, culture, and history. From agrarian rebellions to monsters prowling the streets of a small community, we take an in-depth look at Iowa's folksy history, gruesome tales, and creepy culture. Join hosts Kelly Micha...

20/05/2021

Check out Iowa Off-Kilter, a new podcast that takes an immersive look at the weird and unconventional side of our state's culture and history.

Episode 2 The Van Meter Vul—Visitor A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of... Play episode

18/05/2021

Do not anger the Van Meter Visitor. Vote in our poll about its true identity.

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being. Featuring ...

14/05/2021

From agrarian rebellions to monsters prowling the streets of a small town, hosts Kelly Michael Bevins and Gavin Aronsen explore Iowa's weird history and curious culture. Featuring music created and performed by local artists.

Episode 2 The Van Meter Vul—Visitor A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of... Play episode

12/05/2021

Misinformation is a big concern now — but it's not a unique problem. 90 years ago in Muscatine, a charismatic radio host named Norman Baker sold cancer cures and inspired local farmers to rebel against a law requiring cattle to be tested for tuberculosis.

Incited by a fiery charlatan named Norman Baker, Depression-era farmers across several Iowa counties assemble to resist a statewide mandate enforcing tuberculosis testing in cattle. As tensions mount between the farmers, veterinarians, and law enforcement, confrontation — and the threat of violenc...

04/05/2021

What's your theory about the true identity of the Van Meter Visitor, Iowa's most famous supernatural being? Cast your vote on our website after listening to the latest episode of Iowa Off-Kilter.

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being. Featuring ...

27/04/2021

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being.

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being. Featuring ...

25/04/2021

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being.

A newspaper article from 1903, rediscovered decades later, tells the tale of a mysterious, bat-like creature that terrorized the town of Van Meter over the course of five days before vanishing into the night. Now, we try to uncover the truth behind Iowa’s most famous supernatural being. Featuring ...

22/04/2021

Coming soon: Join us for our second episode on a trip to Van Meter in search of an Iowa legend.