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Hot Mic with Dom Izzo

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"Hot Mic with Dom Izzo" brings you the best sports talk in the Red River Valley. Izzo will visit with the biggest news makers from around the area, focusing on all levels of sports. Izzo is the longest tenured sportscaster in the region, and will bring the listener to the game in a way that no one else can!

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Guests include: 

9:20 am - Best of Weekend   9:35 am - Sam Herder, HERO Sports    10:00 am - Jeff Kolpack, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead    10:35 am - HS Football Week 6 Recap

Guests include: 

Cory Provus, Minnesota Twins Play by Play Broadcaster; Tommy Butler, Central Cass Head Football Coach and; Dom's Dad, Week 5 NFL Picks

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Guest Include:

- Alec Ausmus, KSTP Sports 

- Brad Schlossman, GF Herald

- Abby Duchscherer, Alabama Softball 

-Brock Spack, Illinois State Head Football Coach

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Guest Include:

- Drew Trafton, Forum Content Director 

- Zoe Keene, Sheyenne Senior Golfer

- Karter Menz, Minnesota sophomore defensive end

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Tommy Butler
Head Coach of Central Cass football team
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Episode: 10/03/2025: Cory Provus, Tommy Butler and Dom's Dad
Karter Menz
Sophomore defensive lineman for the Minnesota Gophers.
Minnesota Gophers
Episode: 10/1/2025: Drew Trafton, Zoe Keene, and Karter Menz
Zoe Keene
State champion golfer from West Fargo Cheyenne.
West Fargo Cheyenne
Episode: 10/1/2025: Drew Trafton, Zoe Keene, and Karter Menz
Wayne Werremeyer
Head football coach of the Davies Eagles
Davies High School
Episode: 9/30/2025: Mike McFeely, Wayne Werremeyer, and Steve Laqua
Steve Laqua
Head football coach of MSUM Dragons
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Episode: 9/30/2025: Mike McFeely, Wayne Werremeyer, and Steve Laqua
Matt Weidler
Head Coach, Velva Garrison Drake Anamoos Football
Velva High School
Episode: 9/26/2025: Eric Schmidt, Cory Provus, Matt Weidler, and Dom's Dad
Craig Dahl
Former NFL player and Bison Hall of Famer
NFL, North Dakota State University
Episode: 9/25/2025: Adam Spurrell, Sam Goetzinger, and Craig Dahl
Travis Johansen
Head Coach of South Dakota Coyotes Football
University of South Dakota
Episode: 9/24/2025: Drew Trafton, Kyler Kudrna, and Travis Johansen
Kyler Kudrna
Top baseball recruit from Dickinson, North Dakota
North Dakota State
Episode: 9/24/2025: Drew Trafton, Kyler Kudrna, and Travis Johansen

Host

Dom Izzo
Host of a local sports talk show known for engaging discussions and analysis, particularly focused on the Red River Valley sports scene.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • The best local sports show, period. BUT… it often gets political

    This pod is essential if you follow NDSU sports. He often asks questions that would not be allowed on NDSU radio (Bison 1660). Routinely gets excellent guests, and offers air time to a lot of sports and stories that don’t get attention (high school sports etc). I listen to this show almost every single day.

    My one gripe is that his comments during the pandemic were certifiably unhinged and deliberately dishonest. I followed him because of how good his coverage is (and it is) and that he was lit... more

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    4
    Fassett12
    United States2 years ago
  • Too much partisan yelling

    Used to love Dom but then he started yelling for hours about masks...”if we would just wear masks, we could have a season”.....well now look at Europe who supposedly did it so much better than we did. Too political for me, if I want that there are hundreds of political pods

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    1
    SU Gully
    United States5 years ago

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The engaging nature of the content creates a strong sense of community, often making it an essential part of the local sports culture.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions of local sports, with many highlighting the expertise and experience of the host.
Some listeners express concerns about the host's political commentary, preferring a non-political stance on sports discussions.

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9/22/2025: Sam Herder, and Jeff Kolpack
Q: What did you make of Carson's game yesterday?
He played solid and did what he had to do, without panicking or forcing plays.
9/23/2025: Mike McFeely, Dave Richman, and Steve Laqua
Q: What are your thoughts on your upcoming matchup with Duluth?
We are walking into a difficult situation, but we know we can win if we perform well.
9/23/2025: Mike McFeely, Dave Richman, and Steve Laqua
Q: How important is the homecoming week for your basketball team?
It's crucial for them to engage in the traditions of Bison football and instill a sense of pride in the program as part of their culture.
9/23/2025: Mike McFeely, Dave Richman, and Steve Laqua
Q: What did you think of Carson Wentz's debut in Minneapolis?
He didn't screw anything up and seemed to calm the offense a bit, getting the ball to key players like Justin Jefferson and TJ Hawkinson effectively.
9/11/2025: Brian Mistro, Sam Goetzinger, and Tom Matukewicz
Q: What stands out? What's, this is, we have to do this if we're going to win or have a chance to win the football game on Saturday.
We got to be able to run the ball, we got to be able to stop the run.

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The series focuses on sports discussions that span various levels, including professional leagues like the NFL and MLB, as well as collegiate and high school sports. Guests often include coaches, athletes, and sports journalists, providing listeners with insights, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the latest happenings in the sports world, particularly within the Red River Valley. The host, known for his engaging style and extensive experience in the local sports scene, intertwines serious analysis with lighthearted commentary, creating an accessible yet informative experience for sports enthusiasts.

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Hot Mic launched 6 years ago and published 1579 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hot Mic include:

1. Tommy Butler
2. Karter Menz
3. Zoe Keene
4. Wayne Werremeyer
5. Steve Laqua
6. Matt Weidler
7. Craig Dahl
8. Travis Johansen

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