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Hot Mic with Dom Izzo

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North Dakota State University
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Minnesota Twins
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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:

Cory Provus, Minnesota Twins Play by Play Broadcaster; Owen Johnson, Northern Cass 3200 meter champion and; Jordan Christofferson, NDSU 2027 women's basketball commit

Guests include:

Tim Polasek, NDSU head football coach; Madison McKeever, Bemidji State women's basketball head coach; AnnaClaire Bugbee, Mandan sophomore forward and; Andrew Nagy, NDSU 2027 Basketball Transfer

Guests Include:

- Drew Trafton, Forum Content Director - Mike Mcfeely, Forum of Fargo Moorhead - Darrell Anderson, WDAY Track Analyst - Alec Ausmus, KSTP Sports Reporter

Guests Include:

- Brett Peterson, West Fargo Baseball Head Coach - Adam Jacobson, UND women's basketball assistant coach - Paige Renschler, NDSU sophomore sprinter

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Jenny Christofferson
UND Hall of Fame inductee, former UND women's basketball great
University of North Dakota
Episode: 5/15/2026: Cory Provus, Jen Christofferson, and Tochi Okoro
Tochi Okoro
Transfer wide receiver to NDSU from Garden City CC
North Dakota State University
Episode: 5/15/2026: Cory Provus, Jen Christofferson, and Tochi Okoro
Nyeoti Punni
New Bison football transfer from Holy Cross
North Dakota State University
Episode: 5/12/2026: Mike McFeely, Nyeoti Punni, and Jake Skarperud
David Richman
Bison men's basketball coach
North Dakota State University
Episode: 5/8/2026: Cory Provus, Dave Richman, and David Youngs
David Youngs
Former Fargo South tennis state champion, Concordia coach
Concordia College
Episode: 5/8/2026: Cory Provus, Dave Richman, and David Youngs
Justin Sell
Athletic Director, South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Episode: 5/7/2026: Kevin Feeney, Sam Goetzinger and Justin Sell
Gabe Benson
National Summit League Champion golfer, NDSU golfer
North Dakota State University
Episode: 5/6/2026: Drew Trafton, Chris Howell, Gabe Benson, and Dan Larson
Lenny Ohlhauser
Davies Athletic Director, retiring after four decades
Davies High School
Episode: 5/5/2026: Mike McFeely, Lenny Ohlhauser, and Kyle Theige
Kyle Theige
Dane Moore Podcast contributor, Wolves analyst
Dane Moore Basketball Show
Episode: 5/5/2026: Mike McFeely, Lenny Ohlhauser, and Kyle Theige

Host

Dom Izzo
Longtime sports commentator and host, recognized for his expertise in regional sports coverage and engaging interviews with notable personalities in the sports industry.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 58 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SU Gully
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners commend the host for his thorough sports coverage, especially regarding local teams and players.
Critiques note that the show sometimes veers into political issues, which some listeners find off-putting compared to its core sports focus.
The show is praised for airing topics that other local media may avoid, offering a chance for deeper discussions on regional sports events.

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5/15/2026: Cory Provus, Jen Christofferson, and Tochi Okoro
Q: What insight did Jenny Christofferson share about UND's Hall of Fame induction and her daughter's recruitment?
Jenny discussed the honor of being inducted into UND's Hall of Fame, reflecting on the support system in place for recruitment and her daughter's rising profile, including the competitive landscape in North Dakota girls' basketball and college recruiting.
5/15/2026: Cory Provus, Jen Christofferson, and Tochi Okoro
Q: What did Cory Provus say about the Twins' pitching and the plan for their rotation going forward?
Provus highlighted Bailey Ober's recent consistency and the emergence of depth in the rotation, noting how Ober has adjusted velocity and how Zebi Matthews is contributing, with potential bullpen roles and the overall positive trajectory for the pitching staff.
5/15/2026: Cory Provus, Jen Christofferson, and Tochi Okoro
Q: What did Tochi Okoro say about his decision to join NDSU and what was the process like?
Tochi explained that a quick, decisive invitation from Coach Crackley led him to visit Fargo; after touring and meeting the staff, he decided to commit on the spot, appreciating the program's powerhouse status and the opportunity to develop further.
5/7/2026: Kevin Feeney, Sam Goetzinger and Justin Sell
Q: What was it like watching three players commit to Minnesota, including your son?
Feeney discusses the personal pride and complexity of recruiting, noting each player's unique path, the mix of excitement and nerves, and the sense that the players' growth and readiness aligned with Minnesota's program needs.
5/7/2026: Kevin Feeney, Sam Goetzinger and Justin Sell
Q: What makes this Moorhead schedule stand out as the best the Spuds have ever had?
Feeney explains it's the combination of high-caliber opponents coming to Moorhead and the opportunity for his players to test themselves against top competition, which elevates the program and exposes the team to stronger scouts and fans.

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Providing insightful commentary on local and regional sports, this show focuses on college athletics, particularly the North Dakota State University (NDSU) teams, and features discussions about upcoming games, player performances, and coaching challenges. With a range of guests from sports analysts to coaches and players, the content covers everything from high school sports dynamics to college-level competition, especially during pivotal times like championship runs and team strategy adjustments.

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Hot Mic launched 7 years ago and published 1745 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. Jenny Christofferson
2. Tochi Okoro
3. Nyeoti Punni
4. David Richman
5. David Youngs
6. Justin Sell
7. Gabe Benson
8. Lenny Ohlhauser

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