Actually, though there was discussion of Throat Culture at Johns Hopkins becoming an independent entity, ultimately it remained a Barnstormers show, as it's always been.
Traditionally, Throat Culture has been a fundraiser show for the Barnstormers, as without an official fundraiser the group cannot get any money from the Student Activities Commission. The members of the group simply ignore the fact that it doesn't raise any money.
Throat Culture continues to be a Barnstormer show, and though the group sometimes appears to operate independently, it very much relies on the Barnstormers for funding, rehearsal space, showdates, and miscellaneous support.