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How it all fits together for Notre Dame
29 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks staff additions, including offensive line coach Jeff Quinn, as Notre Dame looks to keep building. Hosted by Simplecast...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Irish look to finish strong, start fast
25 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider’s Recruiting Extra podcast previews Junior Day and handicaps Notre Dame’s chances with the remaining ’18 prospects hea...
No off-season for Notre Dame
22 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider is back to talk staff hires, roster deletions and another active off-season for Notre Dame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Scoop on Notre Dame’s latest targets
18 Jan 2018
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Pete Sampson, Tom Loy and Kevin Sinclair run down Notre Dame’s latest targets and put the Irish coaching departures (and one big stay) in recruiting...
Notre Dame roster gets a bump
16 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks returns (Jerry Tillery, Te’von Coney) and turnovers (coaching staff) as Notre Dame’s next edition takes shape. Hos...
Now What, Again
11 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to make sense of Harry Hiestand’s departure, Clark Lea’s promotion and what it all means to Notre Dame and Brian...
What's Next for Notre Dame?
05 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated convenes an emergency podcast to talk Mike Elko’s departure and what it means to Notre Dame’s big picture outlook. Hosted by Sim...
Irish up the intrigue
02 Jan 2018
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Irish Illustrated Insider goes long to recap the Citrus Bowl and what it all means to Notre Dame’s program, both big picture and small. Hosted by Si...
Can Notre Dame close with a Citrus Bowl win?
31 Dec 2017
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Irish Illustrated Insider previews the Citrus Bowl and talks about Notre Dame’s chances to close with 10 wins. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: What we learned on Signing Day
20 Dec 2017
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Pete Sampson, Tom Loy and Kevin Sinclair recap the start to Notre Dame’s recruiting finish. We also pick out the MVPs, Most Underrated and Recruiter...
Setting Notre Dame's bowl expectations
18 Dec 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks injury news and where Brandon Wimbush can improve next. We also preview early signing day and how Notre Dame can close...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Can Notre Dame finish with a bang?
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Illustrated’s recruiting podcast goes inside the drama at receiver, details how Notre Dame landed its latest commits and previews the final we...
Next Notre Dame roster takes shape
11 Dec 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks about Notre Dame’s next roster moves, why the Shamrock Series returned and what we’re learning about this year’s...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Irish enter stretch run
06 Dec 2017
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With the early signing period two weeks away, Irish Illustrated Insider previews The Echoes and picks out the storylines you need to track as Notre Da...
Notre Dame awards, bowls & hoops
30 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider hands out some year-end hardware, talks bowl impact and previews tonight’s hoops showdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Irish making moves?
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Illustrated Insider’s Recruiting Extra podcast is loaded with scoop on Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kyler Gordon and what’s coming next on the offensi...
Where do Irish go from here?
27 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider tries to put Notre Dame’s loss at Stanford in perspective and spin the program forward into the bowl season and beyond. Ho...
Can Notre Dame win 10?
22 Nov 2017
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Pete Sampson and Tim O’Malley preview Notre Dame’s trip to Stanford as the Irish face another primetime test on the road. Can Notre Dame pass this...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Notre Dame recruiting ready to make a push
22 Nov 2017
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Our recruiting podcast hits the off-field rivalry between Notre Dame and Stanford, analyzes how Saturday night could impact that dynamic and delivers ...
Notre Dame for better or worse?
20 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider puts the Navy win in perspective and tackles the question of Notre Dame’s progression or regression in November. Hosted by...
Is Notre Dame back on track?
16 Nov 2017
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Notre Dame faces a mentality test against Navy after last weekend’s disappointment and the emotions of Senior Day. We also take reader questions. Ho...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Did the Miami loss hurt Notre Dame recruiting?
15 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra puts the loss at Miami in a recruiting perspective and previews some key prospects headed to Notre Dame thi...
Making Sense of the Notre Dame loss to Miami
13 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider tries to make sense of Notre Dame’s 41-8 loss at Miami. It was a challenge. We also take reader questions. Hosted by Simpl...
Is Notre Dame ready for primetime?
09 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s showdown at Miami and steps out on a limb with a couple picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Irish recruiting trending up
08 Nov 2017
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Pete Sampson, Kevin Sinclair and Tom Loy break down the latest in Irish recruiting as Notre Dame looks to make a statement in Florida this weekend and...
Is Notre Dame still in control of playoff destiny?
06 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the Wake Forest win and puts it in College Football Playoff perspective. Do the Irish control their postseason fate? ...
How can Notre Dame get better?
02 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Wake Forest and talks College Football Playoff positioning as Notre Dame looks to roll through November. Hosted by ...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Notre Dame ready for a recruiting run?
01 Nov 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podcast goes to a three-man show as Pete Sampson, Kevin Sinclair and Tom Loy talk top targets and next commitme...
Notre Dame playoff surprise?
30 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks potential playoff rankings and surprises from Notre Dame’s opening two months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
Notre Dame's marquee matchup (minus the marquee)
26 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s test against N.C. State, which has a lot more intrigue to it than you’d think. We also tackle read...
Notre Dame's signature win, positive spin
23 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider marvels at the USC blowout and wonders how it might affect Notre Dame’s mentality moving forward. We also answer reader qu...
Spotlight on Saturday night USC @ Notre Dame
19 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated previews Notre Dame’s primetime test against USC and what it will take for the Irish to knock off the Trojans. Hosted by Simplecas...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Notre Dame recruiting back in primetime
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair pick out a few recruiting storylines to track his weekend as the Irish get set to host some top talent. Hosted by Simp...
Irish get their national spotlight
16 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated returns to talk mid-season expectations, take reader questions and get insight from Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com Hosted by Simple...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Breaking down new names
11 Oct 2017
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Our Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra podcast returns to shed light on some new names hitting Notre Dame’s board. Hosted by Simplecast, an ...
So far so good for Notre Dame this season
09 Oct 2017
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Tim O’Malley and Tim Prister breakdown the win over North Carolina and predict the Notre Dame record for the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Can Notre Dame win with Ian Book?
05 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s road trip to North Carolina and the expectations if Ian Book starts over Brandon Wimbush. Hosted by ...
Are we ready to buy Notre Dame’s season-long upside?
02 Oct 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider puts the Miami (Ohio) blowout in context for the rest of the fall. Are we ready to buy Notre Dame’s season-long upside? Ho...
Irish face maturity test
28 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to preview Miami (Ohio), what we’ll learn about Notre Dame and if this weekend might bring back Kevin Stepherson. ...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Irish working overtime at corner
27 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider’s Recruiting Extra podcast returns to shed light on Notre Dame’s next move at cornerback and more. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Did Notre Dame change the story?
25 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Michigan State and how big picture expectations may have already shifted for Notre Dame. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Notre Dame ready for primetime
21 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s showdown at Michigan State and how Brian Kelly can help Brandon Wimbush step forward. Hosted by Simp...
Different and good?
18 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to break down the Boston College win and what it means for Brandon Wimbush and Notre Dame’s defense. Hosted by Sim...
Is Notre Dame back on track?
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Notre Dame heads to Boston College with plenty to prove and an excellent chance to prove it. What do we want to see Saturday? Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Did Irish make up recruiting ground?
13 Sep 2017
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Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair recap Notre Dame’s recruiting weekend that should put the Irish in position to close on a couple top prospects. Host...
What's next for Notre Dame?
11 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to put the Georgia loss in context and spin the rest of the Notre Dame season forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Notre Dame vs. Georgia: Ready or not
07 Sep 2017
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Notre Dame showed a lot last week. It can prove a lot on Saturday night. Irish Illustrated previews the primetime showdown with Georgia. Hosted by Sim...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Previewing Notre Dame’s big recruiting weekend
06 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra returns to give the straight scoop on last weekend’s top visitors and pick out this weekend’s stories t...
Podcast: Upon further review…Notre Dame vs. Temple
04 Sep 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame’s blowout of Temple and how it changes our season outlook (or doesn’t). Hosted by Simplecast, an ...
Podcast: Here we go Notre Dame vs. Temple
31 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider jumps into the season and talks expectations for Notre Dame on Saturday and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Big official visits on tap for Notre Dame
30 Aug 2017
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Our Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Insider podcast previews this weekend’s official visits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Notre Dame's season almost here
28 Aug 2017
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It’s game week. Irish Illustrated Insider is back for an early look at Temple and some perspective on what we learned in camp. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Notre Dame makes major moves
24 Aug 2017
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Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair break down Notre Dame’s recruiting shifts in staffing and official visits during an active week. Hosted by Simplecas...
Podcast: Irish hit their stride
21 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated recaps Sunday’s open practice and how much it changed our opinions of this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Notre Dame camp lull? Not exactly
17 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s recruiting podcast gives the last word on Kevin Austin and picks out Five Guys you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Camp lessons learned
14 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk training camp developments of Brandon Wimbush, Mike Elko’s defense and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Will Kevin Austin go Irish?
10 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podcast previews Kevin Austin’s decision and what it means for Notre Dame, one way or another. Hosted by Simp...
Notre Dame's big picture coming into focus
07 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns after last weekend’s open practice and breaks down how hose early looks will impact Notre Dame’s season. Hosted ...
Jack Lamb joins Irish Illustrated Insider
03 Aug 2017
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Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair update the latest on Notre Dame recruiting and welcome Irish commitment Jack Lamb onto the show to talk Notre Dame, UC...
What did we really learn from Notre Dame's opening camp?
02 Aug 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to revisit what we actually learned from Day One of training camp and what questions are better tabled for later thi...
Notre Dame Camp Countdown Is Over
31 Jul 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns with Notre Dame headed to Culver for camp. What do we need to see? What do we want to see? Hosted by Simplecast, an ...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Inside Notre Dame’s huge week
27 Jul 2017
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We talk commitments and who’s next for the Irish. Brian Dohn breaks down Shayne Simon while Greg Biggins previews Jack Lamb’s decision. Hosted by ...
Podcast: Countdown To Camp
24 Jul 2017
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Irish Illustrated plays the hypothetical game with Notre Dame’s season, talks about the latest commitments and breaks down roster moves. Hosted by S...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Roster rework
20 Jul 2017
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As Notre Dame’s revamped coaching staff searches for talent, can it find better developmental prospects? Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podc...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Recruiting upgrades?
13 Jul 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider’s recruiting podcast recaps some of Pete Sampson’s interview with Jack Swarbrick on potential recruiting changes. We als...
Remembering Bob Elliott
11 Jul 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk about the legacy of Bob Elliott and what’s coming next for Notre Dame football following an interview with...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: Closing out The Opening
06 Jul 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra breaks down The Opening and picks out some movement at tight end at cornerback. Could the Irish be in for a...
Irish Illustrated Recruiting Extra: Opening up at Nike
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our recruiting podcast returns as Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair break down everything from The Opening. Also, hear straight from George Takacs and K...
Notre Dame: Off-season rundown
26 Jun 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider returns to talk commitments, de-commitments, injury updates, D-line recruiting trends and coordinator question marks. It may...
Can Notre Dame make a summer push?
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our recruiting podcast returns to update offensive line targets in multiple classes, hit how the numbers game may already be in play and offer the lat...
Notre Dame Recruiting: One up, one down
15 Jun 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podcast returns to make sense of Wednesday’s madness, pick out our Five Guys and even talk a little “Who’...
Who’s Next for Notre Dame?
08 Jun 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podcast returns to preview Irish invasion, break down Ja’mion Franklin’s commitment and talk about who migh...
The good kind of turnover at Notre Dame?
05 Jun 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down the departures of Josh Barajas and Tristen Hoge, plus tackles a couple of the preseason magazines and their perc...
Early look at Irish Invasion
01 Jun 2017
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What should you expect from Irish Invasion? Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra explains why at least one commit is a near lock and puts the ev...
Offers out, stock up for Notre Dame
25 May 2017
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Irish Illustrated’s Recruiting Extra podcast breaks down some of Notre Dame’s latest offers and why an up tick in Indiana talent could boost this ...
Mack back; Notre Dame hoops boost
22 May 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks Alizé Mack’s return, a big commitment for Notre Dame hoops, our picks for the best pregame atmospheres and the magi...
Opening impact and Ja’mion Franklin interview
18 May 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra returns with our Five Guys segment as some key prospects made news you need to know this week. Also, defens...
Looking Forward to the Notre Dame Season
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim O’Malley and Tim Prister update all the lastest Notre Dame news and and take your questions on this edition of Irish Illustrated Insider. Hosted...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra: May 11
11 May 2017
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Recruiting Extra returns with Pete Sampson and Kevin Sinclair, talking cornerback fixes, quarterbacks offers, Irish Invasion visitors and Notre Dame r...
The Notre Dame Big Picture
08 May 2017
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Irish Illustrated Insider talks NFL Draft (past and future), potential red shirts, the latest de-commitments, coaching staff reworks and awkward inter...
Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the debut of our Irish Illustrated Insider Recruiting Extra podcast with editor Pete Sampson and recruiting analyst Kevin Sinclair. Get to k...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...