Off the Air with Matt Randazzo
A daily, streaming Quad Cities sports podcast hosted back long time TV Sports Director Matt Randazzo. This is more than a show – it’s a community where the Quad Cities can talk sports and so much more. Think local focus, national buzz, and plenty of familiar faces along the way.
Episodes

Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Happy Monday! We've got a jam packed show to start your week on "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo"! We go LIVE on YouTube and X! at 10am!
- She's done it ALL at Rockridge and with the IHSA ! Katy Hasson joins me LIVE in studio at 10am!
- It's Monday which means @patangererHAWK joins me to talk about whatever he wants to talk about lol
- Scottie Scheffler is a 3 time Major winner! Celia Palermo joins me to talk about it, the upcoming John Deere Classic and much more!

Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
TGIF! We've got a HUGE "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo" to get you to your weekend starting LIVE at 10am on YouTube and X!- Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema joins us at 10am to talk about high expectations for this fall, his recent contract extension, QC ties, and much more- Greg Armstrong is BACK! The creator of View From the West Podcast joins us for a 2nd straight day to talk about the Breaking coaching news in the WB6 and Alleman High School- United Township track is Western Big 6 Champs for the 4th straight season! Head coach Evan Holschbach joins us in hour #2 of the show!

Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Another jam packed show to get to on "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo"!!! We go LIVE at 10am on YouTube and X!
- The NFL schedule release has become a big event. The Bears now know their path this season. Former longtime Chicago media personality Larry Hawley joins us to break things down
- High School football news and notes with Greg Armstrong from View from the West
- We also chat about Dan Pearson and the history of covering Friday night football in QC

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Another jam packed show to get to on "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo"!!! We go LIVE at 10am on YouTube and X!
- Former Hawkeye and Muscatine standout Joe Wieskamp joins us to talk his 3on3 success, his upcoming camp, Fran's legacy, and a new era of Hawkeye hoops!
- It's Steamwheeler Wednesday! KeShaun Moorejoins us to talk about a HUGE home game this weekend and more! Quad City Steamwheelers
- The Rocks are WB6 softball champs! Head coach Julia Hudnall joins us as well!

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
- We are just 50 days away from the John Deere Classic! Our good friend Andrew Lehman joins us to look ahead to a HUGE week in July!
- The @UIBaseball team is on the verge of their 1st regular season B1G title since 1990. Our good friend Kyle Huesmann joins us to preview Hawkeyes vs Ducks!
- This past weekend at Davenport North where the Wildcats held their 7th annual "Life is Bigger than Sports" soccer tourney. North head coach David Gamble will join us in hour 2 of the show!

Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Happy Monday QC! Let us help you get your week started with a fun "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo" starting LIVE at 10am on YouTube and X!!!
- Wisconsin and former Rockridge standout Kendra Lewis will be live in studio to talk about her amazing freshman year in Madison, look back at RR dynasty, and much more!
- It's Monday which means we chat with our friend Pat Angerer -- did Iowa baseball really end in a tie on Sunday? That and more weekend thoughts
- Black Hawk Softball is heading to National tourney for 1st time since 2014! Head coach Josh Keener will join us in hour 2!

Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
- No one had a bigger impact on how High School sportsare covered in QC than Dan Pearson ! My good friend joins me LIVE in studio at 10!
- The Pleasant Valley girls are MAC champs once again! Head coach Kenny Wheeler talks about thier 14th title in 16 years, look back at Drake Relays, and looks ahead to a HUGE month
- As a good Catholic boy we'll also chat about the Pope Leo XIV from Chicago:)

Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
"Off the Air with Matt Randazzo" goes LIVE at 10am on YouTube and X with another great lineup!
- Kate Martin is ready for year 2 in the WNBA! Her dad Matt Martin joins the show to talk about Kate's journey, her future, year 1 under Jan Jensen, and more!
- UTHS Baseball clinch at least a share of the WB6 title on Wednesday night - Head coach Bryce Luken joins the show to talk about Panthers
- Throwback Thursday features a very familiar face! My friend Denise Hnytka classes up the show in hour #2!

Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
FULL Wednesday of QC Sports to get to on "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo"! We go LIVE on YouTube and X at 10am!
- WIU standout Payton Brown is LIVE in studio fresh of winning OVC player of year honors!
- It's Steamwheelers Wednesday! Lineman Ivory Scott joins us to talk about the 6-0 Quad City Steamwheelers. The Wheelers are now #1 in IFL power rankings
- Alleman High School tennis standout Nicholas Patrick is a perfect 100-0 in his HS career! We talk to the 3 time State Champ in hour 2!

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
- Pat Angerer joins us a day late this week! We'll chat about our Kirk Ferentz interview and a ton more!
- John Marx swings by the studio to chat Caitlin Clark return, local sports, and more
- The Black Hawk baseball team is Arrowhead Conference Champs, nationally ranked, and hosting Sectionals this weekend. Assistant coach and Alleman alum Noah Wethington joins us in hour 2