The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

Pete and Matt recap Notre Dame’s 45-24 win at NC State, as the 3-0 Irish take another step forward in their first real test of the season.  Audric Estme had an 80-yard touchdown run after the weather delay and Sam Hartman threw four touchdowns for Notre Dame's 29th straight regular season win against an ACC team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a 2-0 start for the Irish, Matt & Pete return to preview the matchup with NC State on Saturday as well as catch up with Roddy Jones to discuss the ever-expanding ACC. Find out what to expect from the Wolfpack, predictions, and how a victory could setup Notre Dame for a memorable matchup in South Bend later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Pete recap Notre Dame’s 56-3 win over Tennessee State, as the Irish improve to 2-0 and Sam Hartman continues to look like a star QB.  Sam Hartman passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns and the defense kept its early season success going by holding their second consecutive opponent without a touchdown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Week Zero in the books, Matt & Pete return to preview the second week of the Notre Dame Fall campaign. Pete catches up with Irish legend Joe Montana in Dublin to talk about his deal with Guinness as well as his connection to the program over the years. Plus, Ryan Harris joins to discuss broadcast travel logistics and his early reaction to the win over Navy. Then things wrap up with a preview of Tennessee State ahead of Saturday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Pete breakdown the Notre Dame victory over Navy, 42-3, to start the 2023 season.  How does Sam Hartman's performance raise the ceiling for the Irish this Fall? Who stepped up in Week 0 and Pete shares his most memorable experiences from his time in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are back with their new podcast, The Independent.  The debut show previews the 2023 Notre Dame season and welcomes Bruce Feldman (32:17) to talk about Marcus Freeman’s program’s rise up his Freaks List. Plus, reaction to Freeman’s weekly press conference (12:50), final record predictions (54:34) and why Notre Dame could surprise.  Welcome back, dear listeners, let’s get ready for a most interesting Notre Dame football season with Pete, Matt and The Independent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a combined 35 years + of experience on the ND beat, this twice weekly podcast has you covered for everything blue and gold. Subscribe now to the essential Notre Dame podcast for Fighting Irish football fans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.