Dubuque Area Sports Podcast

Worm is back at the Stoltz Center at the University of Dubuque to sit down with UD Head Wrestling Coach Jon McGovern as the Spartans get ready for another season. This time around, we’re going beyond the usual coach interview and rapid-fire questions. Worm and Jon look back at last season’s  7-9 overall record, 3-5 mark in the American Rivers Conference, and two national qualifiers , before turnin...

State champion Natalie Ruba joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast! 🏆🥎🎳 The Wahlert Catholic standout takes us inside the Golden Eagles’ state championship run , including her huge performance on the biggest stage and earning Iowa State Softball Tournament Team Captain honors. Natalie also talks about being an impact two-way player , contributing both in the circle and at the plate, and what it...

WEIGHIN’ IN WITH WORM — PAUL CLEARY Western Dubuque Head Coach Paul Cleary is BACK on Weighin’ In with Worm — This time around, we switch things up and go beyond the usual wrestling conversation. Worm and Paul break down last season for Western Dubuque, including the big wins, the tough losses, seven state qualifiers, and what the program learned from the year. Then we dive into a HUGE offseason f...

Bellevue standout Jack Kirk joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about his journey in football and baseball. 🏈⚾️ Jack discusses becoming one of the area’s top returning receivers, making an impact on both sides of the football, and what he enjoys most about competing for the Comets. We also get into his baseball career, including his transition to catcher in high school , why he made th...

Dubuque Hempstead Head Coach Brett Haas is back on Weighin’ In with Worm as the Mustangs get ready to hit the mat for another season. Heading into his fourth year at the helm, Haas and Hempstead are coming off a season that saw four wrestlers reach the state podium, and this year’s team brings back a solid core of experienced wrestlers along with some young talent ready to make their mark. Worm an...

Western Dubuque standout Brady Rissman joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about competing across three sports and stepping into a huge new role for the Bobcats. 🏈⚾🤼 Brady talks about taking over at quarterback after watching players like Tanner Anderson and Brett Harris , what he has learned from those who came before him, and what it takes to handle the pressure that comes with lead...

Weighin’ in with Worm — Nick Moore On this episode of  Weighin’ in with Worm , Worm sits down with one of Iowa wrestling’s all-time greats —  Nick Moore , Iowa’s 19th four-time state wrestling champion. Nick won four state titles at Iowa City West and was part of some of the most dominant high school wrestling teams in the country. But before Iowa City, before the state championships, and before t...

Dubuque Hempstead sophomore Danny Houselog joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about life as a three-sport Mustang. ⚾🏀🏈 Danny already has varsity experience in baseball and basketball , and now he’s looking to bring that same athleticism and big-play ability to the football field. We talk about his growth in all three sports, the differences between competing on the diamond, hardwood,...

NEW EPISODE — Weighin’ in with Worm This week on Weighin’ in with Worm , I’m sitting down with Zach Roeder for a conversation covering wrestling, life, competition, and everything that comes with being part of the wrestling community. Zach and I talk about his wrestling journey, the people and experiences that have helped shape him, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to continue...

Western Dubuque standout Kyla Ramler joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about her journey as a two-sport athlete for the Bobcats. 🏐🥎 Kyla dives into her volleyball career, her decision to continue playing at Illinois State University , and what has helped her develop into one of the area's top players. We also talk softball, including her memorable “#10 Out” post, what it meant, and w...

She’s back in the Wormhole! This week on Weighin’ In with Worm , Coach Worm sits down with returning guest Eve Skrocki to talk about an incredible year in her wrestling career. From winning a 2025 Junior National Championship at Fargo , to taking on the best competition in the world at the World Championships , Eve opens up about the work, confidence, challenges, and experiences that have shaped h...

SW/East Dubuque standout Lucas Foley joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk football, family, and what’s ahead for the Warcats. 🏈🐾 One of the area’s top returning rushers , Lucas talks about growing up around the game, his development as a running back, his favorite football memories, and what he believes makes him successful with the ball in his hands. We also dive into the unique opport...

The Beckman Catholic Trailblazers are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 9-2 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark in district play. New Head Coach Ryan Meissner joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss his years of experience as an assistant within the program, his excitement about taking over and the identity he wants the Trailblazers to establish mov...

The Cascade Cougars are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-1 mark in district play. Head Coach Ryan Altiere joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Cascade must improve to remain one of the top programs in Class 1A....

The Bellevue Comets are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in district play. Co-Head Coach Matt Jaeger joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Bellevue must improve to remain one of the top programs in Class...

The Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 9-3 overall record and a perfect 6-0 mark in district play. Head Coach Jamie Marshall joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Wahlert must improve to remain one of the...

The Dubuque Senior Rams are preparing to charge into the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in district play. Head Coach Zach Soer joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a productive graduating class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas the Rams must improve to compete in Class 5A. We also disc...

The Dubuque Hempstead Mustangs are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 3-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in district play. Head Coach Jeff Hoerner joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Hempstead must improve to take another step forward in C...

The Western Dubuque Bobcats are preparing to defend their district championship after finishing last season with a 7-3 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark in district play. Head Coach Justin Penner joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a talented senior class, the returning players ready to take on larger roles and the expectations surrounding the Bobcats entering the 2026 s...

The Southwestern/East Dubuque Warcats are preparing for a new chapter entering the 2026 football season. New Head Coach Jason Foley joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss his previous coaching experience, what attracted him to the position and what excites him most about the roster he inherits. We also look back at last season, discuss the production that must be replaced, highlight retu...

From calling Little League games at 15… to training at one of the top umpire schools in the country — Mason Ruden is chasing the dream one call at a time. ⚾🔥 In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Coach Maneman sits down with the Western Dubuque grad to talk: 👀 Life behind the plate and handling the heat 🧠 The mindset it takes to stay confident under pressure 🎓 His experience at...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with “T-Clutch” Tyler Smith to talk about his journey as one of the area’s most reliable big-moment performers. Tyler talks about growing up in sports, competing as a multi-sport athlete, and earning a reputation for always seeming to come through when the pressure is on. The conversation dives into his biggest clutch perf...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Graham Ahlers of Wahlert Catholic to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete and one of the top left-handed pitchers in the area. Graham opens up about his path to Wahlert Catholic, what it has been like balancing baseball and basketball, and how both sports have helped shape him as a competitor. The conversat...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Louie Gonner of Bellevue and Marquette Catholic to talk about life as a three-sport athlete and what it takes to shine in the biggest moments. Louie talks about competing in football, baseball, and basketball, what he loves about each sport, and how each season helps shape him as an athlete. The conversation also dive...

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Will Steffen to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete and what drives him to compete at a high level. Will talks about balancing multiple sports, the biggest moments of his high school career, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the pressure rises. The conversation also dives into leadership, pre...