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!
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 and continues to wreak havoc as a senior captain. Meanwhile, his younger brother Jude—just a sophomore—has exploded onto the scene as a key running back and one of the top pass rushers in the region after finishing third in sacks last year.
In this episode, we dive into:
What it’s like playing football side-by-side as brothers
Their earliest football memories
Backyard rivalries and who wins the head-to-head matchups
The energy and culture shift that’s fueled Beckman’s resurgence
The electric atmosphere of their Game of the Week win over Cascade
Role models, team goals, and what lies ahead after high school
Whether you're a fan of the Blazers or just love a great story of grit, brotherhood, and Friday night lights, this episode is a must-listen. 💚💛
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 Cascade sports
🧠 How he juggles three varsity sports and still finds time to dominate in all of them
🏆 What it’s like to be a closer and thrive under pressure
🏈 The rise of Cascade football and how Coach Altier has transformed the culture
🥇 His favorite sport (and which one he thinks he’s best at!)
💪 Postseason runs, locker room vibes, and game-day rituals
🎓 Future plans after high school and potential college athletics
This is a must-listen for any fan of Eastern Iowa athletics or young athletes looking to be inspired by one of the hardest working student-athletes in the area. Cascade fans—you’re not going to want to miss this one!
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 the ball. Together, they're helping bring the Rams back to relevance after a few tough seasons.
We dive into:
Their earliest football memories
Why they stuck it out through adversity
Their excitement over Coach Soer’s first win
How the locker room culture has changed
What the Hempstead rivalry game means to them
And what’s ahead for life after high school
You won’t want to miss this heartfelt, fun, and inspiring episode from two of the hardest-working athletes in the city — who just happen to be brothers. 👬🏈
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 Mustangs narrowly missed the playoffs — and now McKay and his teammates are hungry to flip that script in 2025.
In this episode, we cover:
🏈 What last year’s near-playoff miss taught the Mustangs
💪 Landon’s development as Hempstead’s go-to receiver
🔁 How the Mustangs are approaching this season differently
⚡ The excitement and intensity of the upcoming city rivalry game vs. Dubuque Senior
🙌 Landon’s leadership role and message to Mustang Nation
If you love rivalry games, gritty city matchups, and hearing from one of Hempstead’s most important offensive weapons, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
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!
On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach — Coach Maneman — sits down with Jackson Green, one of Cascade’s brightest young stars and a standout in both football and baseball.
From being the area leader in interceptions (4) and earning a spot on the Small Schools Defensive Team, to dominating on the mound as Pitcher of the Year, Jackson has shown why he’s one of the most exciting two-way athletes in the area.
In this episode, we cover:
🏈 Jackson’s breakout football season and his goals for 2025
⚾ His rise on the baseball diamond and what it meant to be named Pitcher of the Year
🔁 How football and baseball fuel each other in his development
💡 Leadership lessons, big-game mindset, and motivation as a two-sport athlete
🙌 Advice for younger athletes in Cascade chasing their own dreams
If you’re a fan of small-town grit, big-game moments, and the future of Cascade athletics, this is a must-listen episode.
On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach — Coach Maneman — sits down with Keenan Kilburg of the Bellevue Comets, one of the top wide receivers in the state of Iowa.
Keenan has put up video-game numbers over the past two seasons, hauling in over 100 receptions for 1,100+ yards last year, and he’s picked up right where he left off in 2025. His highlight reel is already stacked, including a jaw-dropping performance in our Game of the Week where he caught 12 passes for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns to power Bellevue to a 22–20 victory.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 His mindset during that Game of the Week thriller
🏈 What separates his game and makes him one of the best in the state
💪 The work he put in during the offseason to elevate his play even higher
⚡ Bellevue’s goals for 2025 and how far this team can go
🙌 His leadership role and message to Comet Nation
From big plays to big goals, Keenan continues to prove why he’s among the elite wideouts in Iowa.
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On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach — Coach Maneman — is joined by Noah Krapfl of the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles, one of the most exciting two-sport athletes in the area.
Noah helped lead Wahlert to a state football championship in 2024, then turned heads on the baseball diamond by helping the Golden Eagles reach the state championship game. What made his story even more remarkable was that he came seemingly out of nowhere in baseball to earn All-State honors.
This fall, he picked up right where he left off — earning Defensive Player of the Week in Week 1 after racking up two interceptions and a sack in a huge win over Western Dubuque.
In this episode, we cover:
🏈 Noah’s role in Wahlert’s state title run on the football field
⚾ His breakout baseball season and rise to All-State status
💪 What it meant to start this season as Defensive Player of the Week
🔥 Balancing two sports while competing at a championship level
🙌 Noah’s goals for the rest of 2025 and his message to Golden Eagle fans
If you love stories of athletes who step up when the lights shine brightest, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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Dubuque Wrestling Club Coach Eddie Smith, joins me as we talk about the summer of wrestling our local wrestlers had this summer.
We also chat about the up coming opportunities the area wrestlers have this season with Dubuque Wrestling Club.
On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach — Coach Maneman — is joined by Zander Tierney of the Southwestern/East Dubuque WarCats, one of the area’s most versatile and explosive athletes.
Last fall, Zander helped the WarCats make program history by reaching the playoffs for the first time ever. On the diamond, he’s proven to be just as dangerous, earning recognition for his all-around play in baseball. This fall, he’s back to making headlines — recently earning Kramer Pest Control Ground & Pound Rusher of the Week after piling up touchdowns in a dominant WarCats win.
In this episode, we cover:
🏈 What it meant to help the WarCats reach their first playoff berth
🔥 His recent Rusher of the Week performance and what fueled that breakout game
⚾ How baseball and football complement each other in his development
💡 The mindset and preparation needed to balance two demanding sports
🙌 Zander’s leadership role and vision for the WarCats in 2025
From record-setting football moments to his growing baseball career, Zander is proving he’s one of the area’s most impactful two-sport athletes.