Dubuque Area Sports Podcast

The Dubuque Area Sports Podcast heads to Dyersville to break down the upcoming season for the Beckman Catholic Blazers with Head Coach Mike Molony . After finishing 12-11 overall and 4th in the River Valley North , the Blazers return with momentum — and plenty to be excited about. Coach Molony discusses his returning award winners, key starters, and the program’s top two scorers who made major str...

The East Dubuque Warriors Girls Basketball program turns the page to an exciting new chapter under first-year Head Coach Hannah Thiele . Coming off a strong 19-12 season , the Warriors are looking to build on last year’s success with a mix of experienced returners, emerging talent, and a new vision for the future. Coach Thiele joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to talk about what drew her to Ea...

After a 19-4 season and a River North Division championship, the Cascade Cougars were just one game shy of the state tournament. Coach McMullen joins the show to reflect on last year’s success, discuss how the Cougars plan to replace top scorers Jackson Lieurance and Nathan Scholkemoehl, and share which players are stepping up in key roles this season. Plus, we play our annual NBA All-Star Weekend...

The Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles finished 13-10 overall and 4th in the Valley Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference last season. Coach English returns to the podcast to talk about this year’s group — returning award winners, veteran starters, and exciting new talent. We also discuss the challenge of replacing four senior leaders who accounted for 43 points per game and how the Golden Eag...

The Bellevue Comets Girls Basketball team is gearing up for another exciting season under Head Coach Scott Jess . After finishing 9-14 overall and 4-10 in conference play — good for a 6th-place finish on the North side of the River Valley Conference — the Comets are focused on growth, chemistry, and climbing the standings. Coach Jess joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to reflect on last season,...

What's goin on guys?! On todays episode we cover the teams we missed interviews for this season. Also, we make a quick pit stop back into "Coach Worm's Corner" for some preseason advice going into the season!

The Dubuque Area Sports Podcast sits down with Coach Sturm of the Marquette Catholic Defenders to break down one of the most intriguing storylines in Class 1A basketball this season. Coming off a historic 27–2 campaign , a perfect 12–0 conference run , and a trip to the State Championship game , the Defenders enter a new era without their top four scorers — a group that combined for 68 points per...

It’s Year 2 for Coach George and the Dubuque Hempstead Mustangs , who look to take a big step forward after a 3-19 season in 2024. Coach George reflects on lessons learned in his first season, highlights returning leaders, and previews the next wave of Mustang talent. He also discusses how the team plans to replace all-around star Reed Strohmeyer , who averaged nearly 20 points per game. Another f...

After a 24-9 campaign and a perfect 12-0 conference championship season , the East Dubuque Warriors enter a new era under Coach Schaber . The program is reloading after graduating major production and leadership. Coach Schaber joins Coach Maneman to talk about returning stars, promising newcomers, and how the Warriors plan to stay among the area’s elite. Plus, we keep the fun rolling with the fan-...

The Bellevue Comets finished 12-12 last season and are looking to move up in the River Valley North standings. Coach Knake joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to reflect on last year’s growth, introduce key returning players, highlight breakout newcomers, and set the tone for the 2025 campaign. We also hit the NBA All-Star Weekend segment — find out who’s representing Bellevue in the dunk, 3-poi...

The Dubuque Area Sports Podcast tips off basketball season with Coach Rush from Dubuque Hempstead Girls Basketball . Coming off a 7-15 season , the Mustangs are hungry to climb the ranks in the Mississippi Valley Conference’s Valley Division. Coach Rush breaks down returning award winners, veteran starters, promising newcomers, and the foundation being built through the Mustang Youth Program. A gr...

Sitting down with 14 year veteran head coach of the Bellevue Comets Dave Ripperger! We spoke a lot about the culture change that is happening at Bellevue, with the help of a great support system Dave breaks down what to expect out of the Comets this season!

What's going on guys? Today we have Head Coach Jackson Healey and Assistant Coach Matt Connolly of Dubuque Senior. We sit down and talk about what the off season has been for them, what they are excited about and what life looks like at Senior in year 3 at the helm.

What's goin on guys? Today we have Head Coach of Hemsptead High School, Brett Haas. We discuss the upcoming season, the lineup, and a schedule that puts the phrase "battle tested" to use for this mustang squad!

What's goin on guys? Today we got long time coach of the Bobcats Paul Cleary on the podcast. Always a great chat with coach as we break down the season ahead, the new state schedule and all things wrestling!

They share a last name, a hunger for sacks, and a mission to dominate under the Friday night lights 💪. In this power-packed sibling spotlight , the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast sits down with Julien and Jude Kramer , the fearsome brothers behind Beckman Catholic's recent rise in Class 1A football. Julien, last year’s DASP Defensive Player of the Year , led the entire area in sacks as a junior...

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , we sit down with Mick Hoffman , the Cascade Cougar who does it all — football 🏈 , basketball 🏀 , and baseball ⚾️ . A true 3-sport standout and one of the top all-around athletes in the state, Mick gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead Cascade to success across every season. We cover: ​📚 His early memories growing up in C...

It's double the talent, double the leadership, and double the Ram pride! In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , we sit down with Joey and Teddy Schlosser , the dynamic senior duo leading the charge for Dubuque Senior Football in 2025. Joey has been lighting up the stat sheet at quarterback, while his twin brother Teddy has been delivering big hits and big plays on both sides of t...

What's goin on guys? Joining us on the pod is Director of Wrestling Operations at Loras College Jeren Glosser. A new title, a new podcast! Enjoy!

What's going on guys?! Today we have Devin Bahr on the podcast! We sit down with Devin to discuss his new role as the Head Wrestling Coach at Loras Wrestling on the Mens side, we discuss the massive recruiting year they had this off season and what to look ahead for the Duhawks!

What's going on guys?! Today we have 25 year head coach of the University of Dubuque Spartans Mens Team Jon McGovern! Jon sits down and talks to us about the upcoming season for the Spartans!

What's going on guys?! Today we have Olympic Silver Medalist and current UD Head Women's Coach Dennis Hall! Dennis has been on the podcast multiple times and every time its a great time! This year I am giving both programs at both universities their own platform, so hope you all enjoy, Dennis Hall!

What's going on guys?! Today we got a new kid in town! Tyler Dow was a multiple time high school freestyle and greco roman All-American, and graduated HS ranked number 7 in the county by Flowrestling. Tyler went on to compete for the University of Wisconsin, and most recently has taken a big role in Loras Wrestling. Great sit down with Tyler, hope you all enjoy it!!

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Everybody’s Favorite Coach — Coach Maneman — is joined by Landon McKay , one of the top returning playmakers for the Dubuque Hempstead Mustangs . Landon has been a steady force in the Hempstead passing game the last few years, leading the Mustangs in receptions, yards, and touchdown catches last season. Despite finishing 6–3 in 2024, the Mustang...

What's goin on guys?! We are joined by Jimmy Gotto, former 2x state medalist for the Western Dubuque Bobcats, after his time at WD, Jimmy went on to Coe College where Jimmy was a 2x All American and National Runner Up for the Kohawks. Jimmy is currently the head assistant coach at Coe, and resides in Cedar Rapids with his wife Sam and three children! Sit back and lets Weigh in with Worm!