Dubuque Area Sports Podcast

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...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Addison Frake of Cascade to talk about life as a four-sport athlete and what it takes to compete at a high level all year long. Addison talks about balancing volleyball, basketball, track, and softball, what she loves about each sport, and how every season has helped shape her into the athlete and competitor she is to...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Brady Gogel to talk about his journey into his senior year at Beckman Catholic and the impact he has already made as a multi-sport athlete. Brady talks about making the move to Beckman, leading the football team at quarterback, helping fuel the offense on the basketball court as one of the area’s top assist guys, and...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Hempstead Head Coach Jeff Rapp to preview the 2026 Mustangs baseball season. Coach Rapp looks back on a 22-20 season that saw Hempstead finish 4th in the Valley Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference at 15-13, and he breaks down what the Mustangs need to do to keep building this spring and summer. The conversat...

Coach Maneman is joined by Marquette Catholic head softball coach Brett Ploessl to preview the Defenders’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 20-15 season and a second-place finish in the Tri-Rivers East with a 15-9 conference record, Marquette Catholic enters the new year with plenty to build on. Coach Ploessl reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returnin...

Coach Maneman is joined by Dubuque Hempstead head softball coach Jeff Brandel to preview the Mustangs’ 2026 season. After finishing 18-20 overall and 10-18 in the Mississippi Division , Hempstead is looking to take the next step in a tough conference. Coach Brandel reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready to step into bigger...

Coach Maneman is joined by Cascade head softball coach Bailey Clemens to preview the Cougars’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 21-10 season and a River Valley North Conference championship at 10-2, Cascade heads into the new year with plenty of momentum. Coach Clemens reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Marquette Catholic Head Coach Travis Templeton to preview the 2026 Defenders baseball season. Coach Templeton looks back on a tremendous 23-5 season that saw Marquette Catholic go a perfect 12-0 in conference play and capture an undefeated conference championship. The conversation dives into the key moments that shape...

Coach Maneman is joined by Beckman Catholic head softball coach Amber Boeckenstedt to preview the Blazers’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 21-16 season and a second-place finish in the River Valley North with a 9-3 conference record, Beckman Catholic enters the new year with plenty to be excited about. Coach Boeckenstedt reflects on key moments from last season, disc...

Coach Maneman is joined by Western Dubuque head softball coach Rex Massey to preview the Bobcats’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a terrific 31-13 season and a third-place finish in the Mississippi Division with a 19-9 conference record, Western Dubuque heads into the new year with plenty of momentum. Coach Massey reflects on the biggest moments from last season, discusses re...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Beckman Catholic Head Coach Ryan Mabe to preview the 2026 Blazers baseball season. Coach Mabe looks back on a 14-16 season that saw Beckman Catholic finish second in the River Valley North at 9-3. The conversation touches on the key moments from last year, the returning award winners and starters, players ready to tak...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Dubuque Senior Head Coach Tyler Saeugling to preview the 2026 Rams baseball season. Coach Saeugling looks back on an 18-19 season that saw the Rams finish 7th on the Mississippi side of the MVC at 11-17. The conversation dives into the key moments from last year, the returning award winners and starters, players ready...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Coach Maneman is joined by Western Dubuque Head Coach Casey Bryant to preview the 2026 Bobcats baseball season . After finishing 22-16 overall and 15-12 in the Mississippi Division , the Bobcats are looking to build on a strong 2025 campaign. Coach Bryant reflects on the key moments that shaped last year’s team, discusses the returning award win...

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Coach Maneman is joined by Wahlert Catholic Head Coach Kory Tuescher to preview the 2026 Golden Eagles baseball season . Wahlert is coming off a tremendous 38-7 overall record , a 23-5 mark in the MVC , a conference championship , and a run all the way to the state championship game . Coach Tuescher looks back on the key moments that defined las...

Coach Maneman is joined by Wahlert Catholic head softball coach Tyler Lang to preview the Golden Eagles’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a tremendous 37-8 season, an MVC championship with a 24-4 conference record, and a run all the way to the state championship game, Wahlert Catholic heads into the new season with high expectations once again. Coach Lang reflects on the bigge...

Coach Tashner joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to break down the upcoming East Dubuque Warriors baseball season. We talk returning talent, players to watch, pitching depth, and what it will take for the Warriors to compete in the NUIC this year. Coach also shares insights on the team’s offseason work, leadership in the dugout, and the expectations heading into the new season. If you’re a Warr...

The Warriors are digging in at the plate and toeing the rubber for another run in the NUIC West! 🥎🔥 Coach Maneman sits down with East Dubuque Head Coach Joe Edler to break down: 💪 Replacing big senior production ⚡ Returning bats and arms 🧤 Defensive anchors around the diamond 🔥 Who’s bringing the heat in the circle 🆕 New faces ready to knock it out of the park From six-game home streaks to...

What's goin on guys? We made it, the season finale of season 3 of Weighin in with Worm. On this episode we are going to recap the state tournament and take one last visit to "in the corner with Coach Worm" where we will discuss off season goal setting!

What's goin on guys?! Big week ahead of us, it's here the State Tournament! We break down district qualifiers and what to expect at the state tournament!

The Spartans are loosening up in the bullpen and sharpening the spikes — and Coach Dan Spain is stepping into the box with a full preseason scouting report! ⚾🔥 In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Coach Maneman goes around the horn with the University of Dubuque head man to break down: 🧢 Returning starters and All-Conference firepower 🧤 Who’s locking down the infield and tracki...

The Pride are stepping into the batter’s box, and Coach Brian McCabe is calling the shots! ⚾🔥 In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, goes around the horn with Clarke University’s head baseball coach to break down the 2025 season. We’re talking: 💪 Returning All-Conference firepower 🧤 Who’s locking it down around the diamond 🔥 The arms se...