Episodes

  • Army Review + Notre Dame/USC Preview Feast Week Palooza
    Nov 26 2024

    Jessica Smetana and our USC Insider Nick Tresnowski join to talk the win over Army at Yankee Stadium, Lincoln Riley's status among Trojan fans, how Southern Cal might be able to attack the Notre Dame defense, whether they'll be able to hold up against the Irish rushing attack, playoff positioning, the monster win for Niele Ivey in Los Angeles and the future of the Irish/Trojans rivalry.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Instant Reaction: Notre Dame 35 Virginia 14
    Nov 17 2024

    Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Senior Day victory over the Cavaliers, Notre Dame's eighth consecutive win. Topics include special teams injustice, defensive dominance, sloppy offense, long drives with no points, some silly ACC results elsewhere and feelings going into the final two games.

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    57 mins
  • Preparing For Notre Dame Football's Closing Stretch + The Miles/Hidalgo Backcourt Arrives
    Nov 14 2024

    Michael Bryan of 18 Stripes joins to take a look at Notre Dame's stat profile with three games left, as well as playoff rankings, future schedules and stadium atmospheres. Then (44:45) Paul Coletti of The Irish Alert newsletter discusses the hot start for the Olivia Miles/Hannah Hidalgo backourt and Notre Dame basketball.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Instant Reaction: Notre Dame 52 Florida State 3
    Nov 10 2024

    Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Fighting Irish dominating Florida State to get to 8-1 on the season. Topics include: A stellar defensive effort against a horrific offense, splash plays from Riley Leonard and company, questions on special teams, how this weekend affects the playoff race and much more.

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    51 mins
  • Movie Club: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
    Oct 31 2024

    Happy Halloween! As a bye week trick and treat, we're taking a look at the 1982 film Halloween III: Season of the Witch, which swaps out Michael Myers as the villain and replaces him with an Irish witch/business tycoon. Topics include how this film views the Irish, the greatness of Tom Atkins' Dr. Dan Challis, an evil scheme that has a few holes in it, robot specifics, why John Carpenter remains the king of kings and much more.

    Guests: Niamh Cavanagh, Jessica Smetana, Joseph Sposato

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Instant Reaction: Notre Dame 51 Navy 14
    Oct 27 2024

    Jessica Smetana and Sam Werner join to discuss the Fighting Irish's dominant win over the Midshipmen to get to 7-1.

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    54 mins
  • Olivia Miles
    Oct 24 2024

    Notre Dame point guard Olivia Miles joins to talk about building chemistry with teammates, her excitement about the newcomers to the Irish roster, growing her game, the legacy of the program's success in the WNBA, hearing transfer rumors about yourself and much more.

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    21 mins
  • Instant Reaction: Notre Dame 31 Georgia Tech 13
    Oct 20 2024

    Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Fighting Irish improving to a 63% chance at making the playoff after a win in Atlanta. An up-and-down day from the offense, young stars on defense, Brent Key making his way onto the Enemies List, Dog In Him rankings, the psychic damage of that atrocious broadcast and another fun day of college football.

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    46 mins