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The Irish Illustrated Hour: April 26

27 Apr 2017

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Tim Prister, Pete Sampson and Tim O’Malley join WSBT’s Sean Stires to put the finishing touches on Notre Dame’s change-filled spring of 2017. Ho...

Breaking Down Notre Dame's Blue-Gold Game

24 Apr 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider takes a deep dive into the Blue-Gold Game, Brandon Wimbush, the defensive line and just how good Notre Dame might be this se...

Notre Dame Blue-Gold Preview

20 Apr 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks spring game expectations and what we want to see on Saturday. The podcast also tackles potential commitments and how r...

The Jake Brown Exit Interview

13 Apr 2017

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Jake Brown joins the Irish Illustrated Insider podcast to talk the best and worst of his eight years covering recruiting. The pod also talks about Not...

Spring moves pick up pace for Notre Dame

10 Apr 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns as Notre Dame’s spring practice hits its stride. The podcast also puts a bow on Brian Kelly’s commentary on DeSh...

Notre Dame Spring Battles

03 Apr 2017

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Tim O’Malley and Tim Prister break down the key position battles for Notre Dame this spring and take your questions on this edition of Irish Illustr...

Listen to the Irish Illustrated Hour

28 Mar 2017

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Notre Dame featuring standouts throughout the offense and at linebacker and cornerback. Can the Irish bridge the gaps on defensive line and at safety?...

Evaluating Notre Dame this Spring

27 Mar 2017

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Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley with a position by position evaluation of the Irish this spring. Plus they take on your questions on the state of the N...

Notre Dame Spring roster takes shape

23 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down some of spring practice’s biggest reveals and spins them forward toward the season. What have we learned to da...

Notre Dame NCAA exit, spring ball restart

20 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to recap Notre Dame’s NCAA tournament loss and break down where the program stands. The podcast also jumps back in...

Listen to the Irish Illustrated Hour

14 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated’s new radio show on 96.1 WSBT in South Bend debuted Monday night and you can listen to our first weekly show right here on Irish I...

Notre Dame Marching toward the Madness

13 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Notre Dame hoops and how far Mike Brey and Co., can go in the NCAA Tournament. The podcast also talks spring practice ...

What did we learn as Notre Dame opens spring practice

09 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps opening day of spring practice, previews the ACC tournament and takes reader questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Notre Dame Springs Forward

06 Mar 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to preview the ACC tournament and spring practice as Notre Dame is primed for a revealing week on multiple fronts. H...

Notre Dame Gearing up for March

27 Feb 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to flip the calendar to March, looking ahead to spring practice and the ACC tournament. The podcast also tackles rec...

Has Notre Dame football turned a corner?

16 Feb 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider makes sense of Notre Dame’s recruiting run and the positive buzz coming from the weight room. Also, the podcast talks Iris...

How the Irish pulled this off

02 Feb 2017

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What did it take to pull Notre Dame’s recruiting class together? Irish Illustrated spoke with the nine assistant coaches who did that heavy lifting ...

Signing off on Notre Dame recruiting

02 Feb 2017

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Irish Illustrated recaps Notre Dame’s National Signing Day push and how it impacts the future of the program. The podcast also hands out some recrui...

Notre Dame's Countdown to National Signing Day

23 Jan 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame’s chances to chance to finish recruiting on a strong run, which players could break out next season...

Notre Dame putting it all back together

16 Jan 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to recap Notre Dame’s active off-season of staff hires, new scholarship offers, de-commitments and roster moves. H...

Breaking down Brian Kelly’s staff moves

09 Jan 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider handicaps Notre Dame’s next staff under Brian Kelly, on the field and off. We also talk recruiting, new offers, Irish hoop...

Breaking down the Notre Dame staff changes

02 Jan 2017

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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Chip Long’s hire as offensive coordinator and what the off-season needs to look like for Brian Kelly. The podc...

Notre Dame Year In Review

27 Dec 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s tumultuous season and the moves Brian Kelly has made to get the program back on track. We also talk Ir...

Notre Dame reinvention underway

19 Dec 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame’s reworked coaching staff if it can help Brian Kelly right the program. Will the moves impact recru...

Notre Dame: What’s next? Who’s back?

12 Dec 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks awards, off-season moves, 30-for-30 surprises and what’s next for Brian Kelly. We also talk Irish hoops after last w...

Charting Notre Dame’s next step

05 Dec 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Jack Swarbrick’s second vote of confidence, where Brian Kelly must improve and what’s next in recruiting. The podc...

Notre Dame, Brian Kelly in crisis mode

22 Nov 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider posts an emergency podcast following the NCAA’s order for Notre Dame to vacate two seasons of wins and go on probation. We...

Notre Dame picking up the pieces

21 Nov 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to recap the Virginia Tech loss, one that should force Brian Kelly to ask some tough questions. Where did this seaso...

Notre Dame desperate for Senior Day win

17 Nov 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Virginia Tech and Senior Day as Notre Dame hunts for bowl eligibility. We also tackle reader questions about perpet...

Glimmer Of Hope For Notre Dame

14 Nov 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to put Notre Dame’s blowout of Army in perspective. Julian Love offers some hope within the freshman class, which ...

Is Notre Dame out of options?

07 Nov 2016

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From the big picture to the small view, Notre Dame and Brian Kelly face difficult questions today. Irish Illustrated Insider attempts to answer a few ...

Triple option test awaits Notre Dame

03 Nov 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk Navy and Notre Dame’s evolving defense. The podcast also puts the freshman class in perspective and addres...

Can the Notre Dame fix it?

27 Oct 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Notre Dame’s fixes, previews Miami and tackles recruiting momentum. The podcast also takes listener questions about ...

Notre Dame not giving up the fight

17 Oct 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to make sense of the Stanford loss, or at least make the attempt. Where can Notre Dame go from here? We talk DeShone...

Notre Dame can we see your ID?

13 Oct 2016

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Notre Dame and Stanford face an identity crisis this weekend as both programs suffer during down seasons. Can the Irish get back on track against the ...

Spotlight on Brian Kelly

10 Oct 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to unpack the messy loss at N.C. State and what it means for Brian Kelly’s tenure at Notre Dame. Can the Irish sav...

Forecast looking up for Notre Dame?

06 Oct 2016

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Will Notre Dame turn a corner on Saturday at N.C. State? Irish Illustrated Insider talks progress and potential pitfalls as Brian Kelly takes his prog...

Start of something new for Notre Dame defense?

03 Oct 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to recap the Syracuse win and how Notre Dame got better on defense. Did we see sustainable gains and how close did D...

Can Notre Dame save their season?

29 Sep 2016

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Syracuse won’t be the only opponent Notre Dame faces this weekend. The Irish must cope with the unknown too with a new defensive coordinator with a ...

Can change save the season for Notre Dame?

26 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to hit on Brian VanGorder’s firing and if that can alter Notre Dame’s season. Also, what does this mean for Bria...

Urgency matters for Notre Dame

22 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk Duke and what’s next for Notre Dame. Can the Irish turn it around this season or are the necessary fixes m...

What can Notre Dame fix?

19 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider tries to make sense of the Michigan State loss and what it means for Notre Dame moving forward. We also talk about the seaso...

Big moment awaits Notre Dame

15 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to preview Michigan State, talk recruiting and take reader questions. Will Notre Dame rise to the occasion on Saturd...

Notre Dame on the rise

12 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to break down Notre Dame’s progress during the blowout of Nevada and spin it forward toward Michigan State. Is mom...

How will Notre Dame bounce back?

08 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk DeShone Kizer’s move up, where Notre Dame’s defense can improve and how press conferences with Brian Kel...

Making sense of Sunday

06 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk Texas, what went wrong against the Longhorns and where Notre Dame can be optimistic moving forward. And yeah...

Notre Dame ready to roll

01 Sep 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s unveiling at Texas. How do the Irish leave Austin with a win? The podcast talks matchups, depth char...

Irish get back on track

25 Aug 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk captains, discipline, quarterbacks and more. We also take reader questions on trap games, red zone threats a...

Adversity hits, can Notre Dame counter?

22 Aug 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to make sense of this weekend’s arrests and their impact on the season. The podcast also tackles listener question...

Can this really work?

18 Aug 2016

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The Irish Illustrated Insider podcast returns to talk – you guessed it – quarterbacks. Can Brian Kelly’s bold move work? We talk DeShone Kizer a...

Can red zone mean go for Notre Dame?

15 Aug 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks red zone offense and pass rush fixes. Has Notre Dame shown progress in either department during camp? The podcast also...

Stock up on Irish?

12 Aug 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to recap training camp’s opening week. Who’s the best receiver after Torii Hunter Jr.? Where have the Irish impr...

Podcast: What did we learn?

08 Aug 2016

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Which young players impressed? Does Notre Dame have an issue on the interior defensive line? How good can the left side of the offensive line be? We t...

Adjusting Notre Dame's camp expectations

04 Aug 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to preview training camp, talk about replacing Alizé Jones, break down the newest commitments and take reader quest...

Irish recruiting rolling

13 Jul 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps The Opening and Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum. The podcast also tackles reader questions and offers a stamp of a...

How big a threat is Texas?

30 Jun 2016

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Pete Sampson rings up Chip Brown for an inside look at the Longhorns, where a tumultuous off-season underscores the rebuilding job that remains. Shoul...

Inside Notre Dame’s off-season

09 Jun 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider offers insights from a 1-on-1 interview with Brian Kelly, reveals a few younger players who have impressed this summer and t...

Notre Dame Off-season outlook

16 May 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider tackles Notre Dame’s roster turnover, reveals our best (and worst) recruiting stories, remembers Greg Bryant and talks win...

Irish make their NFL mark

02 May 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk NFL Draft impact and what it could mean to Notre Dame. The podcast also tackles Demetris Robertson, pass rus...

Can Irish be playoff good?

18 Apr 2016

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Irish Illustrated wraps up the Blue-Gold Game and recalibrates expectations following spring practice. Notre Dame’s goals haven’t changed, but are...

Irish make spring moves

11 Apr 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider looks ahead to the Blue-Gold Game and looks back at lessons learned during spring ball. The podcast also talks about new rec...

Notre Dame Spring Battles

05 Apr 2016

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Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley break down the position battles in the secondary, wide receiver, offensive line and of course quarterback in this editi...

Mike Brey, Brian Kelly and Notre Dame position battles

29 Mar 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the Elite 8 run of Mike Brey and updates the latest news on position battles from spring practice. Hosted by Simpleca...

Sweet 16, spring ball, recruit run

22 Mar 2016

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Irish Illustrated recaps Notre Dame’s march to the Sweet 16 while a quarterback competition rolls on in South Bend. The podcast also recaps a wild r...

Irish back at work

17 Mar 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the start of spring practice and looks ahead to Notre Dame’s Junior Day. What did we learn when Notre Dame got back...

Spring Forward

14 Mar 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s draw into March Madness and looks ahead to the position battles most worth watching during spring pr...

Ready for March?

29 Feb 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Notre Dame hoops, NFL Combine results and previews spring ball. The Irish get back to work in less than three weeks. H...

Irish roster turns over

16 Feb 2016

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With Steve Elmer out and Corey Robinson back, what questions must the Irish answer this spring? What ones need to wait until fall? Irish Illustrated I...

How good is the Notre Dame class?

04 Feb 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down National Signing Day and how Notre Dame’s class compares to other Brian Kelly hauls. We also have interviews w...

Can Irish close the deal?

01 Feb 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Brian Kelly’s new deal and what Notre Dame’s next class might mean to the program. Are the Irish trending up under...

Notre Dame's stretch recruiting run

18 Jan 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks recruiting surprises, quarterback competitions and who could fill Notre Dame’s leadership void next season. Listen t...

Notre Dame roster turnover

11 Jan 2016

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Irish Illustrated Insider spins it forward, breaking down how Notre Dame’s passing game and secondary might look next season. The podcast also talks...

Now what?

04 Jan 2016

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What did Notre Dame prove in the Fiesta Bowl? Where must Brian Kelly push the program forward? Irish Illustrated tackles those questions and more in t...

Statement game

31 Dec 2015

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Irish Illustrated Insider records from the desert as Notre Dame prepares for its biggest game of the season. Can Brian Kelly kno...

Irish grind Fiesta Bowl prep

21 Dec 2015

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What impact will Jarron Jones make on the defense? Where can Notre Dame get a motivational edge in the Fiesta Bowl? Irish Illustrated Insider hits tho...

Irish adding strength

14 Dec 2015

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What difference will Jarron Jones and Durham Smythe make in the Fiesta Bowl? How much do the Irish need to score to win? Can Notre Dame close strong i...

Spinning it forward

30 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated breaks down Notre Dame’s loss at Stanford and puts it in context of next season. What’s coming for the Irish and Brian Kelly? Th...

Do Irish have what it takes?

25 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks College Football Playoff rankings and previews Notre Dame’s season finale at Stanford. What kind of test awaits the ...

Can Irish make a playoff push?

23 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the Boston College win and puts it into context of the College Football Playoff. Will Notre Dame stay in the field? W...

Shamrock Series spotlight

19 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks College Football Playoff rankings, what kind of challenge Boston College represents and hits recruiting after Deon McI...

Irish rising?

16 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider wraps up Wake Forest and puts Notre Dame’s chances at the College Football Playoff in perspective. Did the Irish back up t...

Senior sendoff

12 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider looks ahead to Senior Day as Notre Dame makes its College Football Playoff case. The pod also talks recruiting, where the Ir...

Eye on the prize

09 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s workmanlike win at Pittsburgh and talks about where the Irish will fit into this week’s College Foot...

Playoff push

05 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns with a look at Notre Dame’s playoff hopes and gets you ready for Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh. Hosted by Simp...

Irish survive and advance

02 Nov 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider puts Temple in perspective and spins it forward to the College Football Playoff. Can Notre Dame keep winning through Novembe...

Irish gear up for playoff run

29 Oct 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider returns from its bye week to preview Temple as Notre Dame prepares to make another primetime statement. The podcast also hig...

What’s next for Notre Dame?

19 Oct 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s win over USC and spins the season forward. Can the Irish make a legit playoff push? The podcast also t...

Irish want rivalry revenge

15 Oct 2015

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Notre Dame can make a statement against USC, on the field and in recruiting. Irish Illustrated Insider previews it all. Can Notre Dame perform under t...

Halfway home, on schedule

12 Oct 2015

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The podcast returns to recap Navy, offer midseason assessments and take quick look at USC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Irish look to bounce back

08 Oct 2015

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Notre Dame faces a focus challenge on Saturday against Navy. Irish Illustrated Insider previews the weekend and what it will take to get Notre Dame ba...

Now what?

05 Oct 2015

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Irish Illustrated tries to make sense of what happened at Clemson and what it means for the rest of Notre Dame’s season. Do the Irish have a materia...

Notre Dame goes big game hunting

01 Oct 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s primetime test at Clemson. Can the Irish stay perfect? The podcast tackles the biggest matchups, wha...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Ready for primetime?

28 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the UMass rout and spins it forward to Clemson. What have we learned about Notre Dame and what will carry into Saturd...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Irish can dig deep

24 Sep 2015

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Notre Dame has a unique opportunity against UMass. Can the Irish get the Next Man In early? Irish Illustrated previews the weekend and measures its bi...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Technically sound

21 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s statement weekend and looks ahead to what’s next. What did we learn about Brian Kelly’s program af...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Technically speaking

17 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider talks the tough test of Georgia Tech, the impact of Durham Smythe’s injury, the transition to DeShone Kizer and the curiou...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Forward Thinking

14 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider makes sense of Saturday and what it means for the rest of Notre Dame’s season. How does DeShone Kizer affect the offense a...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Hitting the road

10 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s first road trip of the year. Will the Texas performance travel? The podcast looks ahead to Virginia ...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Game On

03 Sep 2015

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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Texas and the season. Can Notre Dame make the playoffs? Will the Irish add a major commitment on Saturday? Listen n...

Irish Illustrated Insider Podcast: Welcome to Game Week

31 Aug 2015

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Notre Dame answered its leadership question in a unique way, but Brian Kelly has more to sort before Texas. Irish Illustrated Insider looks ahead to w...