
One hour radio program of Iowa's history in the DIY music scene hosted by Kristian Day. The show can also be heard on: Thursdays at 9PM on 98.9FM KFMG - Des Moines Fridays at 11PM on 90.3FM KWIT - Sioux City Fridays at 11PM on 90.7FM KOJI - Okoboji Saturdays at 8PM on 1240AM KWIC - Decorah Podcast archives go live Thursdays at 10PM CST. #trustkristianday #madeiniowa
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 393 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Byron and Woodrow from Iowa Metal Underground on the show talking about the upcoming IMU Fest happening August 14th and 15th in Cedar Rapids. They also go into the upcoming releases from Festering Productions.
• Ill Omen - "Recon... more
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We are back with a banger of show. Nothing new this week except some serious rippers from east to west.
• The Agrestix - "Follow Me to Hell" / Welcome to Hell (Davenport)
• Bovinophobic Bile Puddle - "Decompose Me" / BBP (Iowa C... more
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Tonight I have a very special guest, the KFMG station manager, Gary Monte. If it wasn't for Gary, Iowa Basement Tapes would never had happened. I am the type of person who needs motivation sometimes and he got the show green lit for... more
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Packed show with lots of new bands (or at least new to me). A big shout out to the Nu World Mutants for sending me a copy of their new record. It absolutely rules and we drop one of the songs tonight.
• The Lime Wires -"Mirror Fa... more
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Awesome mix of genres of diy music from the state of Iowa. History lesson of an archive and great new selections as well.
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A history-forward, host-driven show centered on Iowa's DIY and underground music scenes, with a strong focus on regional bands, venues, labels, and archival releases. Episodes weave nostalgic reminiscences with modern context, spotlighting community radio, local scenes, and the practicalities of running DIY spaces, recording projects, and archives. Notable angles include long-running attention to Des Moines-area venues, mutual support within the Iowa network, and a consistent emphasis on preserving archival material for future listeners. The format works well for listeners who crave deep regional music histories, genuine storytelling, and a sense of place tied to Midwest indie culture.
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