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New documentary highlights Hawkeye Elvis' burning love

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Gregory Suckow, better known as Hawkeye Elvis, is a UI fan favorite, but a new documentary allows viewers to get to know him on a personal level.

Filmmaker Skyler Knutzen has been following UI's Hawkeye Elvis for over two years. His new documentary shows Greg Suckow's life and dives into an emotional relationship with his mother.

Then Jacob Meyer, associate professor of kinesiology, joins the show to discuss how exercise benefits mental health. Meyer is conducting research at Iowa State University to learn whether different types and doses of exercise can improve mental health.

Guests:

  • Skyler Knutzen, documentary filmmaker
  • Greg Suckow, Hawkeye Elvis
  • Jacob D. Meyer, associate professor of kinesiology, Iowa State University
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.