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Ep 78Football Never Sleeps: Time to buy preseason hype for Notre Dame's defense?

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James share their observations from Tuesday's open practice and discuss if there's reason to worry about Notre Dame's offensive line, if the defensive line is outperforming expectations, who else has been standing out, who's emerging as starters on special teams and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 12, 20231h 12m

Ep 77Dennis Dodd on the impact of more conference realignment

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses the new departures from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and Big 12, what comes next for the ACC, how the Pac-12 managed to crumble, the expectations for Notre Dame's media rights deal, if the Big Ten and SEC are going to have too much power in college football, how other sports could revert back to regional conferences, the most intriguing game on ND's 2023 schedule and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (21:57). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 8, 202335 min

Ep 76Football Never Sleeps: What matters most in tracking Notre Dame's camp progress

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James share their latest observations from Notre Dame's preseason camp, what they're monitoring from the Irish in the coming weeks, ND's decision to stick with Under Armour, the recruiting push in the 2025 class and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 5, 20231h 6m

Ep 75Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame's top Midwest targets in the 2025 class

Rivals national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove discusses how impressive it would be for Notre Dame to land 2025 OT Owen Strebig and his potential as a prospect, ND's newest commitment from 2025 RB Justin Thurman, the talent base in St. Louis, the rise of 2025 DE Christopher Burgess Jr., 2024 DT Justin Scott's Ohio State commitment, how elite 2025 WR Talyn Taylor is and what 2025 QB Deuce Knight would mean for the Irish. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:58). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 1, 202352 min

Ep 74Bob Morton on adjusting to a new strength coach and surviving preseason camp

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses his experiences in preseason camp, the importance of what's established in camp, how the Irish can respond to the loss of director of football performance Matt Balis, how strength coaches impacted his career, how to survive the heat during camp, when an offensive line needs to know its starting five, how you identify early contributors at the position and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 20231h 7m

Ep 73Football Never Sleeps: Takeaways from Notre Dame's first preseason practice

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss their observations from Notre Dame's first preseason camp practice Wednesday, news from head coach Marcus Freeman's press conference, the sudden resignation of director of football performance Matt Balis and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports The next Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 20231h 7m

Ep 722025 QB Deuce Knight on why Notre Dame's a top contender in his recruitment

Deuce Knight, the top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the 2025 class, discusses how much time he spends on recruiting, the experience of competing in the OT7 Nationals, why other recruits want to play with him, why he's returning to Notre Dame later this month, his interest in the Irish, his connections with head coach Marcus Freeman, QBs coach Gino Guidugli and offensive coordinator Gerad Parker, his NFL inspiration, the importance of his family in his decision, why Tennessee is another top contender and more. Then Tyler James and Charleston Bowles answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (18:30). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 13, 202347 min

Ep 71Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame land more big fish in 2024 class

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discuss Notre Dame's remaining top targets in the 2024 class, early interest being expressed by 2025 targets, what needs must be addressed in those two classes and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 20231h 5m

Ep 70Football Never Sleeps: How Marcus Freeman's vision is guiding ND's program

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss a recent one-on-one interview with Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman, the biggest takeaways from it, the latest on ND's June recruiting efforts and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 20231h 5m

Ep 69Mike Golic Sr. on year two for the Golic SubPar Classic

Mike Golic Sr., a former Notre Dame football captain and current DraftKings sports analyst, discusses his family hosting the second annual Golic SubPar Classic later this week, using his network for the Celebrity Golf Classic, raising money for local South Bend charities, when he embraced the local community, his excitement level for Notre Dame's 2023 football season, ND's transfer policy and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:08). To support the Golic SubPar Classic, visit this link: https://golicfamilyfoundation.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 22, 20231h 8m

Ep 68Cole Patterson on Notre Dame's recruiting efforts in Texas and other Mid-South prospects

New Rivals national recruiting analyst Cole Patterson, whose focus is the Mid-South region, discusses Notre Dame's recent recruiting success in Texas, a pair of 2025 wide receivers considering the Irish, his confidence in ND freshman WR Jaden Greathouse, the skill sets of 2024 ND commits Loghan Thomas and Kedren Young, Texas Tech's recruiting relevance, 2025 QB target Deuce Knight's potential and more. Then Tyler James and Charleston Bowles answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:53). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20231h 2m

Ep 67Football Never Sleeps: Tracking progress made with ND's latest official visitors

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discuss Notre Dame's second official visit weekend of June, where the Irish stand with those 2024 targets, which 2025 targets have been on campus lately, the new Rivals250 for the 2024 class and ND replacing athletic director Jack Swarbrick in 2024. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20231h 10m

Ep 66Football Never Sleeps: Recapping Notre Dame's big recruiting weekend

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discussed Notre Dame's first official visit weekend of June, where the Irish stand with those 2024 targets, who stood out during the Irish Invasion camp and what's next for Notre Dame football recruiting. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 7, 20231h 6m

Ep 65Rivals national analyst Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame Football Recruiting

Eric Hansen and Charleston Bowles talked Notre Dame football recruiting with Rivals national analyst Clint Cosgrove. Topics included the latest with five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott, ND's recent defensive end commitment from Loghan Thomas, O-line coach Joe Rudolph's recruiting prowess, 2025 QB recruiting and the chances of ND's 2024 class to finish in the top 5 nationally. Then we answered questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (45:40). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 26, 202358 min

Ep 64Antonio Carter II on finding his fit at Notre Dame through the transfer portal

Rhode Island graduate transfer Antonio Carter II discusses his decision to play safety at Notre Dame, the difficulty of informing LSU and Florida of his decision, who helped guide him through the transfer process, his future role in ND's defense, why he decided to enter the portal in the first place, the interest he received from so many programs, what role NIL played in his process and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (20:02). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 202346 min

Ep 63Brady Quinn on Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's place in transfer portal, NIL era

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn (2003-06) discusses QB Sam Hartman's transition to ND, QB Tyler Buchner's future at Alabama, the direction of ND's program under head coach Marcus Freeman, the lessons for players and coaches from the transfer portal, the changes in the Irish offense, if ND remains in the national championship picture in the era of transfer portal and NIL, how FUND is helping Irish student-athletes with NIL, the work he's doing for veterans with his 3rd & Goal Foundation and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:34). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9, 20231h 5m

Ep 62Football Never Sleeps: What matters in May for Notre Dame football?

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the future for Notre Dame's transfer portal entrants, if the Irish can find answers in the portal, Notre Dame's showing in the NFL Draft and answer questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 5, 20231h 11m

Ep 61Adam Gorney on the latest transfer portal wave and Notre Dame recruiting

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses how much activity he saw nationally in the transfer portal's April window, QB Tyler Buchner's decision to transfer from Notre Dame to Alabama, how the transfer portal is impacting recruiting, if the Irish can find success in the portal with mostly graduate transfers and freshmen, the future at quarterback for Notre Dame with Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, new Notre Dame safety commit Kennedy Urlacher's talent, what the Irish are pursuing in four-star WR Jason Robinson and four-star LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and more. Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:34). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 20231h 7m

Ep 60Football Never Sleeps: Is ND prepared for life after Tyler Buchner

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, quarterback Tyler Buchner's decision to enter the transfer portal, how Notre Dame can recover if he leaves, other recent portal entries and recruiting momentum building for the Irish on the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps." Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded early next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 27, 20231h 5m

Ep 59Brandon Wimbush on growth of MOGL and evolution of the NIL market

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush, Chief Athletic Officer for MOGL, discusses his NIL platform's new collaboration with NBC Sports, how MOGL is working to do what it believes NIL was intended for, where MOGL has seen success for athletes, what's next for MOGL, the appetite for NIL around Notre Dame, being on campus for Legacy Weekend, how special his 2018 start against Florida State was and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:24). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 202347 min

Ep 58Football Never Sleeps: Setting expectations for Notre Dame's Blue-Gold Game

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what they're expecting to see in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, the latest spring developments for Notre Dame, wide receiver Lorenzo Styles working at cornerback and more while answering questions from viewers. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Friday afternoon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 20231h 6m

Ep 57Hunter Bivin on the execution and value of Notre Dame football's Legacy Weekend

Notre Dame assistant athletic director of alumni engagement Hunter Bivin, a former Irish offensive lineman, discusses the creation of Notre Dame football's Legacy Network, head coach Marcus Freeman's push to make Legacy Weekend a part of the Blue-Gold Game week, what ND's current and former players get from the experience, who's expected to be in town this year, why Bivin returned to ND after graduation, the impact the director of football player development can have, the adversity he faced during his ND career and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (17:54). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 202337 min

Ep 56Football Never Sleeps: What we want to learn in ND's final weeks of spring

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discussed Wednesday's open spring practice, what's concerning vs. what can be explained, what else they hope to learn this spring and much more. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports A new Inside ND Sports podcast will record on Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 13, 20231h 1m

Ep 55Dennis Dodd on what's next in the changing NCAA landscape

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses the offseason story lines he's most interested in following, what NIL regulation may or may not be coming, Notre Dame's idealistic NCAA proposals, ND's next media rights deal, the gap growing between Big Ten/SEC and the rest of the Power 5, conference realignment, the transfer portal and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:20). Use promo code NDRECRUIT60 until April 9 for a 60-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 6, 202359 min

Ep 54Football Never Sleeps: What we learned from Notre Dame's open practice

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discussed Saturday's open spring practice, how concerning the Irish offense's performance was, why the defense was successful, which players put in notable efforts and more. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports A new Inside ND Sports podcast will record on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 20231h 8m

Ep 53Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's recruiting progress and needs

Legendary recruiting analyst Tom Lemming discusses Notre Dame's newest commitment from three-star OL Anthonie Knapp, how the Irish are resonating on the recruiting trail, the importance of five-star DT Justin Scott's recruitment, which 2025 quarterback he likes for ND, the talent level of defensive linemen Jacob and Jerod Smith, how recruits are discussing NIL, what he likes about ND's 2024 class and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:08). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 20231h 3m

Ep 52Football Never Sleeps: Takeaways from Notre Dame's first spring practice

In lieu of a new Inside ND Sports podcast this week, Tyler James and Eric Hansen are sharing the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps," the weekly live YouTube show that was recorded Wednesday night. James and Hansen shared their observations from Notre Dame's first spring practice, discuss the roster news revealed at Marcus Freeman's press conference, answered questions from viewers and shared their thought on new men's basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 20231h 7m

Ep 51Bob Morton on Notre Dame's offensive transition in spring practice

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton discusses how the Irish emerged from the offseason coaching carousel, the challenge of installing a new offense in spring, how continuity with new offensive coordinator Gerad Parker will help, the transition to new offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, the process of identifying the next starting guards, what he'd like ND's offense to look like, the moment he received a scholarship offer from ND, his expectations for Sam Hartman and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (27:05) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 202354 min

Ep 50Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame's selection of OL coach Joe Rudolph

Rivals national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove, a former college football coach and scout, shares his insight on why impending Notre Dame OL coach Joe Rudolph has had success, what to expect from the transition from Harry Hiestand to Rudolph, how Rudolph attacks recruiting, his expectations for new OC Gerad Parker and QBs coach Gino Guidugli, how big of an addition five-star DT Justin Scott would be for ND, what CB commit Karson Hobbs can do to earn a four-star rating and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:47). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 202357 min

Ep 49Peter Vaas on quarterbacks and coaching staff cohesion

Two-time Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Peter Vaas discusses what new Irish quarterbacks Gino Guidugli should prioritize when he starts the job, balancing the development of an elite quarterback and his backups, what he thinks is the ideal construction of an offensive staff, what he expects from Sam Hartman this season and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:59). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 20231h 6m

Ep 48Parsing the Andy Ludwig situation and evaluating Notre Dame's hires

Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss the latest developments in Notre Dame's coaching carousel including the Andy Ludwig saga, the impending promotion of offensive coordinator Gerad Parker, the impending hiring of quarterbacks Gino Guidugli and the opening at offensive line coach. The podcast is almost entirely driven by questions submitted on Twitter and The Insider Lounge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 20231h 2m

Ep 47John Brice on Notre Dame's offensive coordinator search

John Brice of FootballScoop.com discusses how coveted Notre Dame's offensive coordinator position is, which candidates are being vetted by Marcus Freeman, who intrigues him the most, what Freeman will likely prioritize in this hiring, the emergence of Group of Five head coaches considering Power Five coordinator roles, what should be expected of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees at Alabama and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:26). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 8, 20231h 4m

Ep 46Mike McGlinchey on play calling, offensive line development and his NFL career

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (2013-17) discusses a big offseason ahead for him following his fifth season with the San Francisco 49ers, what goes into being a good play caller for head coach Kyle Shanahan, his observations of ND offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, how the 49ers were able to transition through quarterbacks during the season, the turning point in his college development, ND's offensive line play under Harry Hiestand, what it's like being a free agent and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:14). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 20231h 19m

Ep 45Chad Grier on Sam Hartman's quarterback evolution

Chad Grier, who coached Sam Hartman throughout high school, discusses Hartman's decision to transfer to Notre Dame rather than enter the NFL Draft, what the Irish are getting in Hartman, what he can get out of the Irish, how he'll adjust to ND's spotlight, how Hartman developed into an elite quarterback, why he was underrated in high school, why Hartman wears No. 10 and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:59). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20231h 13m

Ep 44Rick Minter on evolving as a head coach and defensive challenges

Two-time Notre Dame defensive coordinator and former Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter discusses the lessons a first-year head coach learns, how to oversee an offense as a defensive coach, when critical changes can be made in the offseason, the importance of staff continuity, his role as a defensive analyst at Michigan, the proposal to allow analysts to be on-field coaches in practices, how offense is crucial to win a national championship and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (35:53). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 20231h 37m

Ep 43Mike Golic Jr. on a thrilling Gator Bowl, Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offensive line

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman and current podcast host Mike Golic Jr. discusses his favorite moment from the Gator Bowl, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees' play calling, Tyler Buchner's performance, the offensive line progression, the defensive adjustment, what QB Sam Hartman represents for the Irish, how ND fits in the NIL space and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (34:17). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 20231h 17m

Ep 42Conor O'Neill on new Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman's past and future

Conor O'Neill, publisher of Deacons Illustrated, broke the news before the Gasparilla Bowl that Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman would be transferring to Notre Dame. Thirteen days later, Hartman announced his commitment to the Irish. O'Neill discusses Hartman's decision to skip the NFL Draft to enter the transfer portal, his record-setting career at Wake Forest and how he wound up there, if he thinks Hartman can push ND through the College Football Playoff, Hartman's strengths and weaknesses as a player, how Hartman will handle the Irish spotlight and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 5, 202336 min

Ep 41Aaron Taylor on Notre Dame's offensive line and potential addition of Sam Hartman

Former Notre Dame All-American and current CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor discusses the clear advantage for Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl, how the Irish offensive line can respond to loaded boxes and defensive line movement, why the Irish weren't Joe Moore Award semifinalists, how Michigan has won it two years in a row, what Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman would mean to ND, how he would have treated NIL and the transfer portal as a player, the work he's doing to promote mental health and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (39:22). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 28, 20221h 33m

Ep 40Adam Friedman on the early signing period and portal-palooza

Rivals national recruiting analyst and rankings director Adam Friedman discusses what it's like to cover the early signing period and transfer portal movement at the same time, Drew Pyne's commitment to Arizona State, the potential of Notre Dame's current and future quarterbacks, how the Irish are recruiting differently under Marcus Freeman, if ND can be nationally competitive without upfront NIL deals, which ND commits he likes the most, the three-star ratings for Preston Zinter and Adon Shuler, his evaluations of Peyton Bowen and Drayk Bowen and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:30). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 20221h 18m

Ep 39Tom Zbikowski on bowl games and his transition to coaching

Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07) discusses Notre Dame's first season under head coach Marcus Freeman, what preparing for a bowl game is like, if he would have sat out a bowl game, his best bowl memory, his transition from boxing to coaching, if he thinks college football coaching is his future, why it's important to him and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:31). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 20221h 26m

Ep 38Drayk Bowen on winning Butkus Award, preparing for ND career

Notre Dame linebacker commit Drayk Bowen discusses being named the Butkus Award winner for high school linebackers, connecting with Jaylon Smith, his role as a leader of ND's 2023 class, the role NIL plays in recruiting, if he's ready to contribute at ND as a freshman, how he fits into the baseball program, his appreciation for defensive coordinator Al Golden and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:46). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9, 20221h 19m

Ep 37Adam Gorney on transfer portal activity and ranking players

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses the revamped Rivals coverage of the transfer portal, what his staff uses to rank portal players, who will be the top quarterbacks in the portal, how teams are turning over their rosters with the portal, where Notre Dame fits in the portal picture, if ND will finish with a top five recruiting class in 2023 and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (37:40). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1, 20221h 20m

Ep 36Bob Morton on Notre Dame's improvement and its matchup with USC

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses ND's win over Boston College, the improvement the Irish have shown this season, his memories of the USC rivalry, making the trip to California on Thanksgiving weekend, Drew Pyne's evolution, the talent shown by Blake Fisher and Joe Alt, how the Irish should attack the Trojans on Saturday and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (33:02). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 23, 20221h 9m

Ep 35Mike Renner on Notre Dame's top 2023 NFL Draft prospects

Mike Renner, lead draft analyst for Pro Football Focus, discusses his evaluations of Notre Dame's top 2023 NFL Draft prospects including TE Michael Mayer, DE Isaiah Foskey, OL Jarrett Patterson, S Brandon Joseph, CB Cam Hart, DT Jayson Ademilola and DE Justin Ademilola, how impressed he's been with OTs Joe Alt and Blake Fisher, what Phil Jurkovec should do this offseason, who ND should target as a potential QB grad transfer and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:15). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 20221h 15m

Ep 34Terry Hanratty on Notre Dame's win over Clemson and QB Drew Pyne

Former Notre Dame All-American and national championship quarterback Terry Hanratty discusses ND's big win over Clemson, the season QB Drew Pyne is having, being a first-time starter at ND, how Marcus Freeman is handling being head coach, OL coach Harry Hiestand's impact, what made Ara Parseghian great, his battles with COVID and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:38). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 20221h 11m

Ep 33Jerome Bettis on Notre Dame's running game resurgence

Irish legend Jerome Bettis discusses Notre Dame's start to the 2022 season, his confidence in Marcus Freeman, his appreciation for Audric Estime, how Lou Holtz handled fumbling issues, ND's matchup with Clemson this weekend, attending the game on Saturday with his son, his memories of the 2020 Clemson game, what graduating from ND this spring has done for him and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:16). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 2, 20221h 19m

Ep 32Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's present and future QB talent

Prep Football Report recruiting analyst Tom Lemming discusses Notre Dame quarterbacks Drew Pyne, Steve Angeli and Tyler Buchner, their talent and development, ND's quarterback recruiting efforts, if 2024 commit CJ Carr has the potential to be special, the skill-position talent the Irish have committed and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (24:43). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 202255 min

Ep 31Dennis Dodd on Marcus Freeman's shaky start as Notre Dame head coach

CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd shares his perspective on Notre Dame's 3-3 start, what we can learn about head coach Marcus Freeman in his first season, what signs should indicate improvement, how other first-time head coaches found success, if ND should look into adding more experienced analysts on staff, how Brian Kelly would be doing with this team, what teams in college football have been more disappointing and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:45). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 20221h 21m

Ep 30Malik Zaire on Notre Dame quarterback play and hypotheticals

Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire (2013-16), host of the Lucky Lefty Podcast, discusses the play of QBs Drew Pyne and Tyler Buchner this season, playing with a lack of height, his experience coming back from injury, Tommy Rees' play calling, what he sees in ND QB commit CJ Carr, the Irish wide receiver usage, Brian VanGorder, if ND can beat Clemson and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:08). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 20221h 22m

Ep 29Eric Mac Lain on Notre Dame's continued success against the ACC

Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network and ESPN, discusses Notre Dame's impressive win over North Carolina, how bad the Tar Heels are on defense, how good QB Drake Maye is already, whether Syracuse's hot start is real, what's going on with Boston College and QB Phil Jurkovec, making in-season improvements on the offensive line, sizing up Clemson's strengths and weaknesses and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:59). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 20221h 1m