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  • Ian Book Joins the Show! Blue-Gold Game, NFL Draft, Golic Subpar Classic Recap | The Echoes

    Ian Book Joins the Show! Blue-Gold Game, NFL Draft, Golic Subpar Classic Recap | The Echoes
    2026/04/28
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana return from a packed weekend in South Bend—balancing a family charity golf tournament, the Blue-Gold spring game, and all the action from the NFL Draft. They kick things off by breaking down what stood out in the Blue-Gold Game—what impressed them, what didn’t, and which areas the team needs to sharpen heading into the summer. From there, the conversation shifts to a huge day for Notre Dame in the NFL Draft. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price made history as first-round selections from the same backfield, a rare feat in today’s game. Plus, several other Fighting Irish players heard their names called, capping off a strong showing for the program. Then, former Notre Dame QB Ian Book joins the show! Fresh off calling the Blue-Gold Game, Ian shares his perspective from the booth and dives into a range of topics with Mike and Jess—including Heisman hopeful CJ Carr’s performance, standout playmakers, the dominant offensive and defensive lines, the QB2 competition, and his transition into broadcasting. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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  • Notre Dame NFL Draft Preview with Nate Tice! Spring Game Preview, Hoops Teams Cookin' in Portal

    Notre Dame NFL Draft Preview with Nate Tice! Spring Game Preview, Hoops Teams Cookin' in Portal
    2026/04/21
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you set for Notre Dame’s spring football game and break down everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft with Nate Tice. CJ Carr has been turning heads all spring, and the hype around Notre Dame’s potential star QB is starting to feel very real. It’s not just him—the offensive line has been dominant up front, and (fingers crossed) the Irish may have finally found some stability at kicker. Mike and Jess dive into all the key takeaways from last week’s spring scrimmage. Then, Nate Tice joins the show to preview the NFL Draft. Is Jeremiyah Love worthy of a top-3 pick? Where could Jadarian Price land? Which Irish players are expected to hear their names called—and who is Tice higher on than most? They cover it all. To close things out, the show shifts to basketball and lacrosse updates. Both Notre Dame basketball programs are making moves in the transfer portal, and the crew even wonders: could the Pope make an appearance in Rome when the Irish open their season in November? Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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  • Jordan Cornette Joins the Show! Hidalgo BACK, Men's Hoops Teams Struggles, & Spring Ball | Echoes

    Jordan Cornette Joins the Show! Hidalgo BACK, Men's Hoops Teams Struggles, & Spring Ball | Echoes
    2026/04/14
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating Hannah Hidalgo and her return to Notre Dame women’s basketball. After a surprising run this past season, the Irish look poised to be even more dangerous with a strong recruiting class and potential impact transfers on the way. With the Notre Dame Spring Game approaching, the show turns to football as they break down Leonard Moore’s “revenge tour” comments, what fans should expect from the spring game, and whether there’s real concern around the backup quarterback situation. Later, former Notre Dame hooper Jordan Cornette joins the show to dive into the current state of the men’s basketball program. With key players transferring out, the group discusses NIL challenges, roster outlook, and whether head coach Micah Shrewsberry is truly on the hot seat. To close things out, the guys check in on the red-hot Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team following two massive wins over top-ranked opponents, and look ahead to what’s next for the MLAX squad. Plus a special cameo from Jess’ dog, Willow. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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  • Hannah Hidalgo and The Irish are ELITE. ND Pro Day, CJ Carr Throwing for Scouts | The Echoes

    Hannah Hidalgo and The Irish are ELITE. ND Pro Day, CJ Carr Throwing for Scouts | The Echoes
    2026/03/31
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana kick things off by celebrating a historic run from Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball.Before diving into football, the spotlight is on head coach Niele Ivey and her squad after reaching the Elite 8 for the first time in her tenure. Led by superstar Hannah Hidalgo, the Irish proved they’re among the nation’s best—and Mike and Jess make sure to give them their flowers.From there, the conversation shifts to the men’s program, where roster changes are already underway with players entering the transfer portal—and potentially more to come. Then it’s back to the gridiron as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football hold their annual Pro Day. Mike and Jess break down who boosted their draft stock, why CJ Carr throwing was such a big storyline, and how Will Pauling turned heads. To close things out, Mike and Jess preview their upcoming trip to South Bend for the Spring Game and Mike’s family golf tournament. 👉 Learn more about the event: Golic Family Foundation Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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  • Notre Dame Spring Ball Starts, Marcus Freeman Speaks, Position Battles and Breakout Players

    Notre Dame Spring Ball Starts, Marcus Freeman Speaks, Position Battles and Breakout Players
    2026/03/24
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back talking ball and getting you set for spring football at Notre Dame. Head coach Marcus Freeman met with reporters last week, and Mike and Jess break down everything he had to say—from the team’s energy heading into spring to how the program is responding after last season’s tough ending. One name already popping during spring ball is Tae Johnson, a friend of the show who’s flashing early and often. The crew dives into what makes Johnson so special and what expectations look like for him and a defense loaded with talent. With stars all over the roster, competition is heating up across multiple position groups. Mike and Jess take a closer look at the biggest position battles this spring and who has the inside track heading into fall camp. They also cover key injury updates, including which impact players are working their way back and what their timelines could mean for the season. Plus, a breakdown of the new-look offensive line and how those changes could shape the Irish offense moving forward. To close things out, the show celebrates the continued dominance of the Notre Dame fencing team and highlights Hannah Hidalgo and the women’s basketball team as they make a run in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, including a big matchup against Ohio State. Subscribe for more Notre Dame coverage, player breakdowns, and weekly insights from The Echoes. #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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  • Aaron Taylor Joins to Reflect on the Life of Lou Holtz

    Aaron Taylor Joins to Reflect on the Life of Lou Holtz
    2026/03/10
    On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana reflect on the life of legendary Notre Dame head coach, Lou Holtz, following his death at the age of 89. One of coach Holtz’s former players, 2-time All American Aaron Taylor, joins to share some his amazing stories and experiences during his time playing under the college football hall of famer. Whether it was Lou’s ability to command a room or his ability to rile you up, Aaron has a profound memory of it. So, we hope you enjoy this look back on the life of Notre Dame’s last championship winning head football coach, Lou Holtz. Subscribe to The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for weekly recaps, game previews, and insider analysis all season long.
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  • Notre Dame at NFL Combine with Mike Renner! Jeremiyah Love Top 5 Pick? Jadarian Price 1st Rounder?

    Notre Dame at NFL Combine with Mike Renner! Jeremiyah Love Top 5 Pick? Jadarian Price 1st Rounder?
    2026/03/03
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by Mike Renner to break down a massive weekend for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. From viral weight room clips that had the internet fired up to standout performances in Indy, the Irish were everywhere last week. We open the show by diving into the social media reaction to Notre Dame’s “big boys” moving serious weight. Why it matters, why it’s fun, and why people seem so eager to be upset about it. Then we shift gears to the hardwood, where Hannah Hidalgo is putting together a historic season for Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball. With March here and the NCAA Tournament around the corner, we break down Hidalgo’s legendary run and what it means for the Irish as they heat up at the perfect time. No one turned more heads at the Combine than Jeremiyah Love. Renner explains why scouts can’t stop raving about Love’s size, speed, agility, and all-around explosiveness — and where he could realistically land in the NFL Draft. Plus, we spotlight other Irish prospects like Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields, and what their performances in Indy mean for their draft stock. We close the show with a quick update on the men’s basketball team’s Senior Night win and a look ahead at the surging, and top-ranked, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse squad. Irish fans, this one covers it all. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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    54 分
  • Julian Love Joins the Show! Super Bowl, Seahawks, Notre Dame Memories, and Mylan Graham's Comments

    Julian Love Joins the Show! Super Bowl, Seahawks, Notre Dame Memories, and Mylan Graham's Comments
    2026/02/24
    On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome Julian Love, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, former Notre Dame defensive back, and Chicago native. Mike and Jess kick things off by celebrating Notre Dame’s presence on the international stage, highlighting two Irish alums who helped power Team USA women’s hockey during a historic Winter Olympics run in Milan. The conversation then shifts to football, where the hosts break down recent transfer portal storylines and discuss standout wide receiver Mylan Graham’s candid comments about the student-athlete experience in South Bend compared to his time at Ohio State. Then, Julian Love joins the show for a wide-ranging and entertaining interview. Love reflects on life as a Super Bowl champion, the surreal feeling of winning the biggest game in football, and the significance of becoming just the second player in Notre Dame history to record a Super Bowl interception. He also shares his perspective on watching fellow Irish players shine on the sport’s biggest stage, what the post-championship whirlwind has been like, and why his reputation as a host and teammate remains legendary. Love also opens up about his time as a graduate student at Notre Dame, discussing the realities of balancing academics and athletics, his most challenging classes, proudest achievements, and favorite campus memories. To close the episode, Mike and Jess check in on Notre Dame women’s basketball as March approaches, with Hannah Hidalgo continuing to establish herself among the nation’s elite. Finally, the show heads to Mike’s Complaint Corner, where he vents about the frustrations of trying to watch Notre Dame men’s lacrosse following a massive top-five victory. 🎧 Tap in, hit the comments, and subscribe for more Notre Dame talk every week. 🍀 #sports #football #notredame #NFL
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    56 分