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  • Tae Johnson Joins the Show! Notre Dame pounds Pitt, Senior Day Up Next, Hannah Hidalgo Did what??

    Tae Johnson Joins the Show! Notre Dame pounds Pitt, Senior Day Up Next, Hannah Hidalgo Did what??
    Nov 18 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s eighth straight win, a dominant 37–15 victory over No. 22 Pitt. They’re also joined by superstar defensive back Tae Johnson! In the 74th meeting between the Irish and Panthers, Notre Dame’s defense delivered yet another stellar performance. Johnson snagged his team-high fourth interception of the season and took it back for a pick-6. Tae tells us all about the play, Adon Shuler’s pick-2, what it’s like playing for Marcus Freeman, what he’s learned from his mentors, and what to expect from the Irish the rest of the season, before heading off to Portuguese class. Shoutout to Malachi Fields, last week’s guest, who hauled in two incredible catches and is emerging as Notre Dame’s top wideout as well. Also on offense, Jeremiyah Love continues to run his way into the Heisman race and into the hearts of Irish fans everywhere. Jessica was in Pittsburgh for the game and gives a first-hand account of how the Irish dismantled Pat Narduzzi’s team. Mike and Jess also react to Narduzzi’s comments from earlier in the week—maybe he should’ve taken the matchup a bit more seriously or was it all overblown? In the final block, Mike and Jess preview Senior Day in South Bend as the Irish host Syracuse. ND legend Steve Angeli won’t suit up for the Orange due to injury, but Mike shares some of his favorite Senior Day memories. Also, Mike is done with the USC-ND rivalry drama and wants to move on at this point. Plus, updates from around Notre Dame athletics: the rugby team clinched a Big Ten title, and Hannah Hidalgo delivered a jaw-dropping performance worthy of national attention. All that and more on The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. #sports #football #notredame #bigten Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.
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    59 min
  • Pete Buttigieg Joins The Echoes! ND Star WR Malachi Fields + Navy Recap & Pitt Preview | The Echoes

    Pete Buttigieg Joins The Echoes! ND Star WR Malachi Fields + Navy Recap & Pitt Preview | The Echoes
    Nov 11 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, plus star wide receiver Malachi Fields. Mike and Jess kick things off by breaking down Notre Dame’s dominant 49–10 win over Navy — the team’s seventh straight victory — and preview this weekend’s tricky matchup against Pitt. Despite what head coach Pat Narduzzi says, it’s a big one, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be in town for it. Then, Mayor Pete joins the show to talk all things Notre Dame and South Bend. He shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman, his favorite moments inside Notre Dame Stadium, and how the relationship between the city and the university has evolved over the years. Later, Malachi Fields stops by to discuss his unique perspective as a Virginia standout facing Notre Dame, what it’s like being in the opposing locker room, and how he handled playing in his first-ever snow game. Finally, Mike and Jess close things out by looking ahead to the rivalry matchup against Pitt — a game that always brings memories (and a few nightmares) for Golic. Plus, it’s a big week for both men’s and women’s basketball teams this week with two heavyweight matchups. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #mayorpete #petebuttigieg Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.
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    1 h
  • REACTION: Notre Dame College Football Playoff Ranking | The Echoes

    REACTION: Notre Dame College Football Playoff Ranking | The Echoes
    Nov 5 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the College Football Playoff Rankings and our Notre Dame Fighting Irish being ranked 10th. As we all know, the haters will always have something to say about Notre Dame and the football program, and they have been very vocal especially in Miami, as the Hurricanes are ranked 18th even though they beat ND in the first game of the season. Thankfully, the committee used common sense and saw how the Irish are playing now compared to Miami and others, as ND is the highest ranked 2-loss team in the country. Mike and Jess break it all down and let you know how to handle all the ND hate in the best way possible. Up next for the Irish is a big test against Navy this weekend. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.
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    16 min
  • Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Joins The Show! Notre Dame Stays Hot, Jeremiyah Love Heisman, Kicking Troubles

    Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Joins The Show! Notre Dame Stays Hot, Jeremiyah Love Heisman, Kicking Troubles
    Nov 4 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s sixth straight win — a 25-10 victory over rival Boston College in Chestnut Hill. As usual, Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love stole the show with a 94-yard touchdown run, all while chatting with the Irish sideline mid-play. Mike and Jess discuss what Love was saying and who he was saying it to. Later, the hosts tackle the elephant in the room: the struggling kicking game. Notre Dame missed three more kicks last weekend, and Coach Marcus Freeman said the team will continue rotating kickers to find a hot foot. Mike and Jess agree this issue needs to be fixed fast if the Irish want to remain contenders, calling it “crisis mode” for the special teams. In the second block of the episode, Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa joins the show to talk about the win over Boston College, the defense’s improvement, his world-famous mother, and what life is like in northern Indiana after growing up in Southern California. Finally, the crew looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Navy in South Bend and previews the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they give an update on Love’s Heisman chances. Where do you think the Irish will be ranked? Can Jeremiyah Love win the Heisman? Let us know in the comments — and make sure to follow The Echoes across all social media platforms for more Fighting Irish content. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.
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    57 min
  • Notre Dame Midseason Superlatives, Brian Kelly Fired, Scariest Games, BC Preview | The Echoes

    Notre Dame Midseason Superlatives, Brian Kelly Fired, Scariest Games, BC Preview | The Echoes
    Oct 28 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana guide us through the bye week and get us ready for the rest of the season — starting with this week’s matchup against rival Boston College. The show kicks off with our midseason superlatives — plus Jess’ review of a recent wedding’s cookie table — as Mike and Jess hand out awards for the biggest surprises, team MVP, best plays, touchdowns, celebrations, and more. Drop your favorite moments from the first half of the season in the comments! In other Irish news, former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was fired over the weekend. Mike, who played for Kelly, shares a firsthand look at what it’s like to play for one of college football’s most polarizing figures. Let us know in the comments what you think about the move — and where you think Kelly might land next. Later, Mike and Jess preview the upcoming game against Boston College. Despite being heavy favorites, the Irish know better than to overlook a rivalry game that’s brought surprises before. In the spirit of Halloween, the duo also look ahead at Notre Dame’s remaining schedule and pick the games that scare them the most 👻. Finally, they reveal their Top 5 teams in the country as November kicks off and the playoff race heats up. Go Irish ☘️☘️ #sports #football #notredame #usctrojans #nfl #nfldraft Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price. Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google.
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    56 min
  • Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Week, ND-USC Memories, ND Crushes NCST & James Franklin Fired | The Echoes

    Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Week, ND-USC Memories, ND Crushes NCST & James Franklin Fired | The Echoes
    Oct 14 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap Notre Dame’s dominant 36-7 win over North Carolina State. After a slow start to the season, the Irish defense has found its rhythm, allowing 13 points or fewer in each of the past three games. In a twist, it was the offense that struggled to finish drives this week — even while putting up nearly 40 points. Mike and Jess break down the comfortable win over the Wolfpack and turn their attention to the week’s biggest storyline: Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with the University of Southern California. This could be the last meeting between the longtime rivals for a while, making this year’s game even more meaningful — and possibly a playoff eliminator for both teams. The hosts also dive into USC’s uneven season. The Trojans have faced limited competition and dropped their only tough test to Illinois. Mike and Jess analyze how the Irish defense can contain USC’s explosive offense and how Notre Dame can take advantage of the Trojans’ shaky defense. As the biggest game of the season approaches, Mike and Jess share favorite memories from the historic Notre Dame–USC rivalry. They close the show by reacting to Penn State’s firing of James Franklin and discussing what it could mean for Marcus Freeman’s staff — and the wild coaching carousel that’s just getting started. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Limited time only during breakfast hours. U.S. price and participation may vary. No substitutions. Not valid in a combo. Single item at regular price.
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    55 min
  • Notre Dame Is Heating Up 🔥 Defense Locked In, USC Looms, Hoops Season Near! | The Echoes

    Notre Dame Is Heating Up 🔥 Defense Locked In, USC Looms, Hoops Season Near! | The Echoes
    Oct 7 2025
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 28–7 win over Boise State. The Irish defense looked revitalized with Leonard Moore’s return, holding the Broncos to just one touchdown and making a statement in South Bend. From Jadarian Price’s explosive touchdown run to Marcus Freeman’s visible frustration with the referees, Golic and Jess cover all the big moments from the win. After early-season struggles, Notre Dame’s defense appears to have turned a corner — allowing only 20 total points over the last two games. The timing couldn’t be better, with Hollywood Smothers (best name in football?) and the NC State Wolfpack coming to town this weekend, followed by a huge showdown with USC on October 18th. Offensively, the Irish rushed for over 200 yards behind the electric duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who combined for 186 yards on the ground. CJ Carr remained efficient, though the group knows they left points on the field. Despite 11 penalties and missed chances, the Irish controlled the game from start to finish. While the referees drew plenty of boos from the home crowd, the real surprise came when Irish fans actually booed Taylor Swift’s music — a moment Golic and Jess couldn’t help but laugh about. Jess also shares her experience at “Irish Jam,” the men’s and women’s basketball event that brought plenty of energy to campus. Plus, former Irish star Jackie Young continues to dominate in the WNBA Finals, representing Notre Dame with pride. Tune in to The Echoes each week for Notre Dame Football recaps, player interviews, and reactions from two of the most entertaining voices in college football. #sports #football #notredame #collegefootball #taylorswift Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. www.tendys.com 👉 www.tendys.com
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    50 min
  • Jeremiyah Love Joins the Show! Talks Notre Dame’s Explosive Offense, Anime, & Silencing SEC fans

    Jeremiyah Love Joins the Show! Talks Notre Dame’s Explosive Offense, Anime, & Silencing SEC fans
    Oct 2 2025
    On this episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome a very special guest—Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. Love has been at the center of the Irish’s explosive offense, and he joins the show for nearly 20 minutes to talk about what it’s like to play in one of the nation’s most dynamic attacks. He shares his perspective on an offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, how the team keeps its edge each week, and what it feels like to silence hostile SEC crowds on the road. Mike and Jessica also dive into the Irish backfield’s unique chemistry. While Love has emerged as a true Heisman contender, he’s quick to credit fellow running back Jadarian Price and the entire position group. Hear why this room is so special, how they push each other to improve, and the specific areas Love has focused on this season. Beyond football, the conversation reveals a different side of Notre Dame’s star. Jeremiyah talks about his love for anime and comic books, plus the ESPN College GameDay feature that highlighted his childhood in St. Louis and the family roots that shaped him. Finally, Love offers a candid look ahead: what it means to put up 50 points in a tough SEC environment, the mindset inside the locker room, and what he believes the Irish can accomplish as the season unfolds. Subscribe, rate, and comment with your questions—you might hear them answered in a future episode. #sports #football #notredame
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    16 min