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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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- Drew Trafton, Forum Content Director

- Chris Stutzriem, Bismarck State head football coach

- Bill Connelly, ESPN College Football Reporter

Guests include:

Mike McFeely, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Columnist; Dave Richman, NDSU men's basketball head coach and; Kyle Cummings, Horace boys basketball head coach

Guest Include:

- Sam Herder, HERO Sports

- Jeff Kolpack, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

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- David Mack, Moorhead junior wide receiver - Victor Flores, 406MtSports - Dom's Dad, NFL Week 15 Picks

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David Mack
Moorhead standout wide receiver with impressive high school stats
Moorhead High School
Episode: 12/12/2025: David Mack, Victor Flores, and Dom's Dad
Aidan Bouman
South Dakota senior quarterback
University of South Dakota
Episode: 12/10/2025: Drew Trafton, Aidan Bouman, and Tom Miller
Ty Barman
High school football standout and recent scholarship offer recipient from the University of Minnesota.
University of Minnesota
Episode: 12/05/2025: Ty Barman, Eric Issendorf and, Dom's Dad
Eric Issendorf
Head coach of Ndscs, preparing for the National Junior College Championship.
NDSCS
Episode: 12/05/2025: Ty Barman, Eric Issendorf and, Dom's Dad
Cora Metcalf
Member of Cheyenne State Championship volleyball team
Cheyenne State
Episode: 12/04/2025: Drew Trafton, Cora Metcalf, Baylor Dinger, Sam Goetzinger, and Jory Collins
Baylor Dinger
Member of Cheyenne State Championship volleyball team
Cheyenne State
Episode: 12/04/2025: Drew Trafton, Cora Metcalf, Baylor Dinger, Sam Goetzinger, and Jory Collins
Deron Russell
Cornerback from Waseca, Minnesota, recognized for his athleticism.
Episode: 12/03/2025: Deron Russell, Earl Brown, Tucker Thieneman, and Tim Polasek
Tucker Thieneman
Offensive lineman from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, ranked ninth overall in his class.
Episode: 12/03/2025: Deron Russell, Earl Brown, Tucker Thieneman, and Tim Polasek
Karrington Asp
Freshman standout on the Bison Women's Basketball team
North Dakota State University
Episode: 11/27/2025: Karrington Asp, Eric Schmidt, Kevin Feeney, and Dom's Dad

Host

Dom Izzo
The primary host and longest tenured sportscaster in the region, known for his in-depth sports analysis and ability to connect with local audiences.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 51 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 States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of sports coverage and the quality of guests featured, often noting the connection to local high school and college sports as a major plus.
Overall, the engaging style of the host and the informative discussion about local teams creates a solid reputation for quality sports talk.
Some feedback highlights concerns over the increasing political commentary, which some fans feel detracts from the sports focus.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

12/09/2025: Mike McFeely, Dave Richman and Jason Kemp
Q: How has the MSUM men's basketball team been performing?
Jason Kemp highlighted their solid start, emphasizing the importance of competitive non-conference games to build team cohesion.
12/08/2025: Sam Herder and Jeff Kolpack
Q: Is this the biggest upset in FCS history that we saw on Saturday?
Sam Herder suggests that it has to be one of the biggest upsets in FCS playoff history due to North Dakota State's dominance and the unexpected loss to an unseeded Illinois State.
12/02/2025: Mike McFeely, Matt Larsen, and Trey McPartland
Q: How big a deal is this for Valley City tomorrow, what you're going to do?
It's big. I think it coming from a small town, it's pretty cool. I'll get a lot of my teammates at my ceremony tomorrow morning.
12/02/2025: Mike McFeely, Matt Larsen, and Trey McPartland
Q: Tell us about why NDSU. What stood out and what made you say, this is where I want to go?
The relationships and then I am an hour away, so I can't even count how many times I've been on campus. The culture for O-line there, obviously, I know I'm going to develop.
12/01/2025: Sam Herder and Jeff Kolpack
Q: How do you feel about Illinois State's win and matchup with the Bison?
Jeff Kolpack analyzed Illinois State's performance against Southeast Louisiana, suggesting they might challenge the Bison differently in their upcoming game.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Mic

What is Hot Mic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Proceeding through a diverse range of sports topics, the content focuses significantly on local high school and college athletics, especially in the context of North Dakota and surrounding regions. Recurring conversations include playoff updates, coaching changes, athlete signings, and memorable games, often featuring interviews with players, coaches, and local sports analysts. The discussions not only highlight game outcomes but also the personal journeys of athletes, enhancing the audience's connection with local sports culture. Unique to this show is its ability to blend serious sports analysis with humor and community engagement, making it a vital resource for local sports fans.

Listeners can expect in-depth coverage of football, baske... more

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1. Bison Media Zone
2. BISON 1660 - The Insiders
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4. NDSU Football Games & Highlights
5. BISON 1660 - Bison Hotline

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Recent guests on Hot Mic include:

1. David Mack
2. Aidan Bouman
3. Ty Barman
4. Eric Issendorf
5. Cora Metcalf
6. Baylor Dinger
7. Deron Russell
8. Tucker Thieneman

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