Épisodes

  • Episode 56: Vanessa de Jesus, Niele Ivey, KK Bransford

    Episode 56: Vanessa de Jesus, Niele Ivey, KK Bransford
    Sep 30 2025
    On this week’s Wake Up the Echoes, Tony welcomes Coach Niele Ivey, grad transfer Vanessa DeJesus, and new co-host KK Bransford for a conversation that zigzags from Filipino spaghetti and Jeremy Lin jerseys. Along the way, we get a first look at the team’s chemistry, hear about Vanessa’s whirlwind national team debut, and learn why networking and saying “yes” might be as important as nailing a three-pointer. It’s equal parts hoops talk, life lessons, and a few laughs - maybe next time over ube ice cream. created by Fighting Irish Media
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    50 min
  • Episode 55: Drayk Bowen, Marcus Freeman, Isaiah Dunn

    Episode 55: Drayk Bowen, Marcus Freeman, Isaiah Dunn
    Sep 23 2025
    Linebacker Drayk Bowen joins the set for a conversation that balances grit on and off the field. We dig into what it really takes to become a Notre Dame captain—the slow grind of daily discipline over instant gratification—and how Drayk learned from leaders like JD Bertrand and Jack Kiser. But between the football talk, you’ll also hear about Coach Freeman's Disney-cruise and the family dynamics of Drayk being both a big brother and a role model to little Crew Bowen. Toss in a debate over scary movies and the unforgettable story of Drayk’s Texas scorpion sting, and you’ve got an episode that shows how Notre Dame Football is just built different.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Episode 54: Billy Schrauth, Marcus Freeman, Isaiah Dunn

    Episode 54: Billy Schrauth, Marcus Freeman, Isaiah Dunn
    Sep 16 2025
    What do backyard baseball brawls, a near-miss 80 at Whistling Straits, and a flawless Batman-villain wall collapse have in common? They’re all part of the wonderfully chaotic world of Notre Dame offensive lineman Billy Schrauth. In this episode, Billy takes us from his competitive big-family roots in small-town Wisconsin to his love of golf - before revealing how a stage combat class turned him into Gotham’s most convincing henchman. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and you may just never look at a bag of milk the same way again. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Marcus Freeman & Billy Schrauth 24:49 Tony Simeone & Billy Schrauth 35:02 Billy Schrauth & Isaiah Dunn 41:24 Ask Tony & Outro created by Fighting Irish Media
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    48 min
  • Episode 53: Marcus Freeman, Will Pauling, Isaiah Dunn

    Episode 53: Marcus Freeman, Will Pauling, Isaiah Dunn
    Sep 9 2025
    We're baaaack and in video! Wake Up the Echoes the Official Podcast of the Fighting Irish is kicking off Season 3 in style! We are joined by the newest member of the 2025 Notre Dame Football Captains, Will Pauling. Learn a little bit about his life growing up in Chicago, the hard work ethic instilled in him by his father, and the time he found himself in over his head in the NDFB ping pong tournament. As always we're joined by the Head Coach Marcus Freeman and our favorite co-host Isaiah Dunn joins us to kick off the '25-'26 podcasts season! 00:00 Intro 01:23 Marcus Freeman & Will Pauling 17:26 Subject Matter Expert with Will Pauling 26:28 Tell Me a Story with Will Pauling & Isaiah Dunn 42:07 Ask The Host & Outro
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    44 min
  • Episode 52: Legends & Legacy: A Season 2 Send-Off with Notre Dame Women’s Basketball (feat. Niele Ivey, Carlos Knox, and Carol Owens)

    Episode 52: Legends & Legacy: A Season 2 Send-Off with Notre Dame Women’s Basketball (feat. Niele Ivey, Carlos Knox, and Carol Owens)
    Apr 29 2025
    It’s the bittersweet send-off to Season 2 of Wake Up the Echoes! Host Tony Simeone wraps the year with an insider look at Notre Dame Women’s Basketball, featuring Head Coach Niele Ivey and longtime assistants Carlos Knox and Carol Owens. From legacy-building moments to future plans, they reflect on the journey so far. Plus, we spotlight a can't-miss preseason showdown between Irish legends in the WNBA and give you one last chance to score a piece of history: the one-of-a-kind YETI cooler signed by season guests — up for auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Indiana Corridor. Echoes may sleep for now, but this finale leaves us eager for next season! Bid on the cooler here. Buy WNBA tix here. created by Fighting Irish Media
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    1 h
  • Episode 51: Notre Dame Fencing: A Legacy of National Champions (feat. Eszter Muhari and Chase Emmer)

    Episode 51: Notre Dame Fencing: A Legacy of National Champions (feat. Eszter Muhari and Chase Emmer)
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, Tony Simeone sits down with national champions Chase Emmer and Eszter Muhari to talk all things Notre Dame fencing—from their latest title win to the unique team culture that’s turned the program into a quiet powerhouse. They share what it’s like competing on the national and Olympic stage, how Coach Gia builds an environment of support and success, and why fencing, despite being a solo sport, thrives on team energy. It’s a conversation full of heart, humor, and just enough blade talk to make you feel like an expert. created by Fighting Irish Media
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    23 min
  • Episode 50: Spring Loaded (feat. Marcus Freeman, Mike Martin, Leonard Moore, Isaiah Dunn & Bryant Young)

    Episode 50: Spring Loaded (feat. Marcus Freeman, Mike Martin, Leonard Moore, Isaiah Dunn & Bryant Young)
    Apr 8 2025
    Episode 50 marks a milestone at Wake Up the Echoes, and what better way to celebrate than with a spring football special. Host Tony Simeone is joined by Head Coach Marcus Freeman and new General Manager Mike Martin to talk all things 2025 — from roster shaping to culture-building — helping fans officially turn the page on last season’s championship run. Later, standout cornerback Leonard Moore and Isaiah Dunn bring both insight and energy, while Hall of Famer Bryant Young reflects on his legacy and his new role as a Notre Dame dad. Plus, don’t miss the details on the limited-edition, guest-signed YETI cooler up for auction to support the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Indiana Corridor. It's been part of the set all year, and now it could be yours. A milestone episode with the perfect mix of perspective, personality, and purpose.
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    1 h et 17 min
  • Episode 49: March Begins Now (feat. Niele Ivey, Liza Karlen & Maddy Westbeld)

    Episode 49: March Begins Now (feat. Niele Ivey, Liza Karlen & Maddy Westbeld)
    Mar 20 2025
    44 min