What's goin on guys? Beginning of the season starts this week for the boys and the girls begin their first week of competition! We cover how the College teams in town did this weekend along with some alumni updates.

We finish of with "in the corner, with Coach Worm" where we talk about prematch nerves, routines and how to be able to control the out come of the match!

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 East Dubuque, what the community can expect from her program on and off the court, and who fans should watch for among the returning contributors and promising newcomers. She also shares her reflections on early practices, the team’s identity, and the foundation she’s working to build in her first season leading the Warriors.

An inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and the next generation of East Dubuque basketball!

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!

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-favorite NBA All-Star Weekend Challenge segment

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!