Episodes
#15 Notre Dame has landed a spot in the Sun Bowl against #21 Oregon State. Multiple players will be in elevated roles for the matchup, including quarterback Steve Angeli, who is set to make his first career for the Irish. Corey asks him if his mindset and preparations have changed going into the game, who he studies at the QB position, and what led him to Notre Dame.
Published 12/20/23
Published 12/20/23
#18 Notre Dame came away with its 9th win of 2023, defeating Stanford 56-23. Corey is joined by ND on NBC insider Douglas Farmer to recap the victory and go in-depth on Notre Dame's season as a whole. From the highs and lows to the players that lived up to and exceeded expectations, they speculate what's next for the Irish as a bowl game invitation awaits.
Published 11/29/23
Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 45-7 on Senior Day, and freshman WR Jordan Faison hauled in a late TD pass for the Irish in the win. He chats with Corey about playing both football and lacrosse and Notre Dame and how each sport translates to one another. They also discuss Jordan's first year on campus and what he's learned about the university and about himself.
Published 11/22/23
Notre Dame returns to action for its final two games of the regular season. First up: Senior Day in South Bend against Sam Hartman's former team in Wake Forest. Corey is joined by Jason Garrett to discuss how the Irish approach the contest after suffering a loss to Clemson. Corey is then joined by long snapper Michael Vinson, who details the unique position he plays and how he's grown over six years at Notre Dame. Women's basketball head coach Niele Ivey makes her second appearance on the...
Published 11/16/23
Notre Dame dropped a contest at Clemson on Saturday to fall to 7-3. Corey is joined by Tony Simeone, host of Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish, to assess where the team is at while it is on another bye week and with two games remaining. Corey and Tony also chat about the beginning of the college basketball season and what to expect with the men's and women's teams.
Published 11/08/23
#14 Notre Dame rolled past Pittsburgh 58-7, and now face a road test against Clemson. Corey speaks on his own experience playing in Death Valley, but first is joined on the podcast by Rico Flores Jr. The freshman wideout explains how he has honed in on his technique early on in his collegiate career, and how he views terms such as 'potential' and 'domination.'
Published 11/01/23
Notre Dame football returns this week after and idle week to face Pittsburgh. Jason Garrett joins Corey Robinson to talk about how the Irish can keep their momentum going from the win against USC. Corey then sits down with Sam Hartman to talk about how he's adjusted to Notre Dame to become a leader within the program. They also chat about how Sam stays calm under pressure and his post-football ambitions.
Published 10/25/23
Notre Dame took down USC 48-20 in South Bend on Saturday Night, and Corey Robinson recaps the victory with ND on NBC insider Douglas Farmer. They also look at the state of the team as it heads into its first bye week ranked No. 15 at 6-2. The pairing then gives out "midseason" awards, highlighting standout performers and moments form 2023
Published 10/18/23
After a loss at Louisville, Notre Dame has to rebound for another ranked contest, this time at home versus USC. Corey Robinson is joined by Jason Garrett to preview the storied rivalry matchup and how the Irish can compete with the Trojans on both sides of the ball. Corey then chats with defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste about the week ahead and containing USC QB Caleb Williams. They also discuss who he has learned from at Notre Dame as well as his time at Ohio State, plus when he...
Published 10/11/23
Notre Dame moves back into the top-10 this week after its last-minute victory at Duke. Corey Robinson discusses the final moments of the win, and looks forward to another ranked road matchup at Louisville. Corey speaks with tight end Mitchell Evans, who broke out for a career-best 134 yards in last week's win. They discuss the rapport Evans has with Sam Hartman, his development working with Gerad Parker and his post-football aspirations.
Published 10/04/23
After a battle in South Bend resulting in a 17-14 loss to Ohio State, what's next for the Irish? Corey Robinson shares his thoughts on what Notre Dame can learn from its defeat against the Buckeyes and how it can recover in Durham against an undefeated Duke squad. Corey also talks with linebacker Marist Liufau. The Hawaiian talks about his home state and how he was clued in on Notre Dame, his growth and development in South Bend and what the mindset of the team is at the moment.
Published 09/27/23
#9 Notre Dame squares off against #6 Ohio State in South Bend, and Corey Robinson chats with Jason Garrett about what the Irish can do differently in this year's contest, highlighting key narratives for the teams. Corey then speaks with junior offensive tackle Blake Fisher, who delves into his motivations for playing football, his goals for the season and for the offensive line and his future aspirations surrounding sports psychology.
Published 09/20/23
Corey Robinson is joined by Jason Garrett to look back on Notre Dame's 45-24 victory at NC State and discuss that the Irish still need to focus on this week's game versus Central Michigan as a matchup with Ohio State looms the following week. Corey later chats with kicker Spencer Shrader following his school-record 54-yard field against NC State, where they talk not only about football and his record-setting kick, but also about Spencer's life experiences and endeavors that led him to Notre...
Published 09/13/23
Notre Dame breezes to a 56-3 victory over Tennessee State in its home opener to improve to 2-0, and Corey Robinson speaks with Howard Cross III, one of the leaders on the Irish defense. They discuss what Coach Freeman has been preaching to the team in 2023, the belief and confidence Howard has found in himself, and the camaraderie the defensive line has. Corey also looks ahead to the keys for Notre Dame ahead of its first true road game against North Carolina State.
Published 09/06/23
The Irish opened their season with a 42-3 win over Navy in Ireland. Corey Robinson breaks down the keys to Notre Dame's victory, and chats with sophomore tight end Holden Staes about the trip. He and Staes also dive into the work that's being done in South Bend to continue the strong start to 2023 and dive into Holden's experiences as a film and television major. Corey then previews the home opener versus Tennessee State with Jason Garrett, explaining what the Irish need to do to avoid a...
Published 08/30/23
The 2023 Notre Dame football season debuts in Dublin, Ireland where the Fighting Irish take on Navy in a traditional rivalry renewed overseas. Junior offensive tackle Joe Alt jumps on the podcast to talk about expectations for the trip to Ireland, as well as how he has adjusted to playing on the offensive line at an All-American level in college. Corey also chats with Inside the Irish reporter Doug Farmer to preview the season and review position groups as a whole, including transfer QB Sam...
Published 08/23/23
The ND on NBC Podcast returns to preview Friday's TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, where the Irish take on South Carolina in Jacksonville. Corey provides the latest updates on the Notre Dame roster ahead of the matchup, and previews the contest from both sides. Also, an interview with Deion Colzie. The sophomore WR offers intel on the team's mood ahead of the game, the steps he's taken in his second season in South Bend and balancing finals with a bowl game.
Published 12/28/22
Notre Dame's regular season ends with a 38-27 loss to USC. Corey and Inside the Irish reporter Doug Farmer break down the contest in LA from Saturday and what the Irish may be looking ahead to for their potential bowl game. Corey and Doug also assess the season as a whole for Notre Dame, including Marcus Freeman's first season at the helm, Michael Mayer and Isaiah Foskey setting program records and who could be making a bigger impact in South Bend next season.
Published 12/01/22
In the snow and on Senior Day, #13 Notre Dame cruised to a 44-0 win over Boston College. Next up, a matchup in LA for a Saturday night showdown against #5 USC. The running game has played a huge factor in recent weeks, and junior RB Chris Tyree joins the podcast to offer a glimpse of what the rivalry contest means to him. He shares the team's Thanksgiving plans and close-knit camaraderie between the other running backs, and spotlights his life in the classroom.
Published 11/24/22
Notre Dame used a strong first half on Saturday to fuel a 35-32 win over Navy on the road to improve to 7-3 on the season. Braden Lenzy made a spectacular 38-yard touchdown grab that captured the attention of sports media, and he joins the podcast to break down the viral grab and talk Corey through the recovery process heading into the final home game of the season versus Boston College. Braden also describes how the offense has gelled throughout the fall, the significance of Senior Day and...
Published 11/17/22
Notre Dame returns to the top-25 rankings this week at No. 20 after an impressive 35-14 win over No. 4 (now No. 12) Clemson on Saturday to improve to 6-3. Corey speaks with Michael Mayer about the win and setting records in blue and gold, most recently the TE touchdown record over the weekend. They also chat about his relationship with Tyler Eifert and his curiosity for design and architecture. Later, a conversation with ND Women's Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey. She dives into the season...
Published 11/10/22
Off the heels of a road win over No. 16 Syracuse on Saturday, the Irish head back to South Bend to face No. 5 Clemson. Corey recaps the victory over the Orange and talks to Audric Estime, one of the stars of the weekend with 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns. They also chat about his ascension to being a key cog in Notre Dame's rushing attack, and how he handles himself both on and off the field. Also, Corey looks back at the epic 47-40 2OT win vs. Clemson in 2020, while offering the...
Published 11/03/22
Notre Dame defeated UNLV 44-21 on Saturday and three of ND's captains delivered major contributions, with Michael Mayer having 115 receiving yards and a touchdown and Isaiah Foskey recording three sacks and blocking two punts. The third, linebacker JD Bertrand, led the Irish with seven tackles and sat down with Corey on this week's episode. He goes through his last game and what the team's approach is for facing No. 16 Syracuse this weekend, as well as his experiences over the summer in Italy...
Published 10/27/22
Notre Dame's 16-14 loss to Stanford on Saturday puts the team at 3-3 at the midway point of the 2022 season. Mike Golic and Jess Smetana join Corey after being in South Bend for the weekend to break down the game and preach what Irish fans need to hear as the team maneuvers through a rough patch. Safety Houston Griffith also joins the podcast to assess where he and the team are at while the university is on fall break, and what the Irish are working towards as they prepare for UNLV this...
Published 10/20/22