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Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
NDInsider.com's "Pod of Gold" podcast is powered by The South Bend Tribune and recorded at the studios of WNDU-TV, South Bend Indiana's NBC affiliate. Notre Dame football beat writers Mike Berardino, Tom Noie and Austin Hough talk Irish sports, pop culture and the latest athletic news swirling around the Golden Dome with special guests.
Episodes
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Former Lou Holtz-era recruiting coordinator Bob Chmiel says, 'I believe in Marcus Freeman'
Much has changed since Bob Chmiel was Notre Dame football's recruiting coordinator in the 1990s under former head coach Lou Holtz. Chmiel joined South Bend…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame is a baseball school ... for the next two weeks, at least. Tom Noie and John Brice explain
Disregard that football in the Pod of Gold logo today. Imagine instead a baseball. Because that's what ND Insider and South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Noie is…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Former Notre Dame transfer Adam Shibley encouraging current Irish players to help coach camps
Former Notre Dame graduate transfer and linebacker Adam Shibley joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” host Mike Berardino and…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Brandon Wimbush talks Steve Angeli, cold weather quarterbacking and the pressure of starting a season opener
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his MOGL co-founder Ayden Syal joined “Pod of Gold” this week to lend their perspective on how…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Former Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire talks NIL, NFTs and QB battles
Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire knows a thing or two about QB battles. Nicknamed The Lucky Lefty, Zaire, now lives in California. He joined Pod of…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Country music legend Garth Brooks talks college football and performing at Notre Dame Stadium
We know for sure now that Garth Brooks has friends in low places. Just kidding. The music megastar and hall of famer, chatted with South Bend Tribune and…
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Catching 'The Bus:' Jerome Bettis talks Dante Moore, the 'Snow Bowl' and earning his Notre Dame degree
NFL Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame fullback Jerome Bettis is back on campus to complete his degree and help mentor the current football program under the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame's 93rd Blue-Gold is in the books. Here's what we learned
ND Insider and South Bend Tribune Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino break down Notre Dame's 93rd annual Blue-Gold Game with…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Pod of Gold is back. New hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino talk Notre Dame football
ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast makes it return with new hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino. Meet the team as they talk Notre Dame Spring football…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Charlie Weis on the challenges of being a first-time head coach at Notre Dame
Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss the significance of Marcus Freeman winning his first game in the Fiesta Bowl, what…
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Four-star CB Jaden Mickey on sticking with his Notre Dame commitment
Jaden Mickey, a four-star cornerback recruit from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, joins the podcast to discuss his reaction to head coach Brian Kelly leaving Notre…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Brian Kelly is out. Marcus Freeman is up. Breaking down Notre Dame's coaching news.
Tyler James and Eric Hansen catch up with a wild few days for Notre Dame football as head coach Brian Kelly departed for LSU and defensive coordinator Marcus…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballMike McGlinchey on the evolution of Notre Dame's football program
Former Notre Dame left tackle Mike McGlinchey joins the podcast to discuss watching the 2021 Irish, how the program and Brian Kelly evolved during his time at…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Bruce Feldman on the College Football Playoff and the coaching carousel
Bruce Feldman, a college football reporter for FOX Sports and writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss where Notre Dame fits in the College…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Eric Mac Lain on Virginia's explosive offense and a wild ACC season
Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's improvement this season, how to slow down Virginia QB…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Rick Minter on Notre Dame's defensive evolution and stopping the triple option
Rick Minter, a two-time defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of stopping Navy's triple-option offense, how a…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Dane Brugler on Notre Dame's top 2022 NFL Draft prospects
Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss if safety Kyle Hamilton has secured a high draft position, why he anticipated a…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Rick Mirer on Tyler Buchner's play and the challenges facing a young quarterback
Former Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer joins the podcast to discuss how Tyler Buchner has played as a freshman quarterback, his expectations for Buchner as…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Mike Golic Jr. on Notre Dame's offensive line and navigating a quarterback timeshare
ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's offensive line improvement against Virginia Tech, if it's sustainable for the rest of the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Steve Wiltfong on Notre Dame's quarterback talent and recruiting outlook
247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's loss to Cincinnati, the quarterback talent on ND's roster, how the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Aaron Taylor on Notre Dame's offensive line play and chances for improvement
Aaron Taylor, a two-time All-American and Lombardi Award winner as a Notre Dame offensive lineman, CBS Sports analyst and founder of the Joe Moore Award, joins…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Barry Alvarez on Wisconsin, Notre Dame and coaching success
Barry Alvarez, former Wisconsin athletic director and Hall of Fame coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the Notre Dame-Wisconsin series…
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Former QB Gary Godsey on his Notre Dame-Purdue moment
Gary Godsey, who stepped in at quarterback for Notre Dame's upset victory over No. 13 Purdue in 2000, joins the podcast to discuss how he learned he would…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Bob Morton on Notre Dame's offensive line and a path to improvement
Former Irish offensive lineman Bob Morton joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 41-38 victory over Florida State, the Irish offensive line struggles, how…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel on the state of Florida State
Matt Murschel, national college football writer for the Orlando Sentinel, joins the podcast to discuss Florida State's quarterback competition, the impact of…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Dennis Dodd on the changing NCAA landscape and how Notre Dame football fits
Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins the podcast to discuss the bevy of changes across college football this offseason, the…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballRobby Toma on the Hawaii influence on Notre Dame's roster
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Robby Toma joins the podcast to discuss the pride he takes in seeing other Hawaii products at ND, why the Irish have had…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Mike Golic Sr. on practice observations and expectations for Notre Dame
Mike Golic Sr. joins the podcast to discuss his observations from Thursday's Notre Dame football practice, Brian Kelly's evolution, how Jack Coan can succeed…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Phil Steele previews Notre Dame's 2021 season
College football analyst Phil Steele, whose annual College Football Preview has become a staple for reporters and fans, joins the podcast to discuss his 2021…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Greg Biggins breaks down Notre Dame's upcoming recruiting visitors
Greg Biggins, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, joins the podcast to discuss how the proposed College Football Playoff will impact recruiting, how…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballBrady Quinn on Notre Dame quarterbacks past and present
Former Irish quarterback Brady Quinn joins the podcast to discuss Ian Book's NFL potential with the New Orleans Saints, what challenges Jack Coan is facing…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's 2022 recruiting class and finding the missing pieces
Legendary recruiting analyst Tom Lemming joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's defensive end recruits in the 2022 class, how impressive the defensive…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Charlie Weis on the NFL Draft, QB evaluations and adapting offenses
Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss his experiences advising college players on NFL decisions, what he liked about Tom Brady…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballMiles Boykin on patience in wide receiver development
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin joins the podcast to discuss life in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, how he slowly progressed to a breakout…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Rick Minter on how Notre Dame's defense may evolve under Marcus Freeman
Two-time Notre Dame defensive coordinator Rick Minter joins the podcast to discuss how Marcus Freeman approaches defense, the differences between a three-man…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Jesse Temple sizes up Jack Coan's fit at Notre Dame
Jesse Temple, The Athletic's Wisconsin beat writer, joins the podcast to share his insights on Wisconsin graduate transfer Jack Coan, how he'll handle the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Steve Wiltfong on Notre Dame football's recruiting momentum
Steve Wiltfong, national director of recruiting for 247Sports, joins the podcast to discuss where Notre Dame's 2022 recruiting class can realistically finish…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
2022 QB Steve Angeli on why he committed to Notre Dame
Quarterback Steve Angeli, a 2022 recruit, joins the podcast to discuss his decision to commit to Notre Dame, how he learned about Notre Dame during a…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Michael McCann on the legal hurdles ahead for name, image and likeness in NCAA
Michael McCann, legal analyst and senior sports legal reporter for Sportico, joins the podcast to discuss what's delaying the creation of name, image and…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Rocco Spindler on his family, recruiting and enrolling early at Notre Dame
Rocco Spindler, a four-star offensive guard, joins the podcast to discuss why he's enrolling early at Notre Dame, living up to the standard his family set, how…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame hires defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman in busy first week of offseason
Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame hiring defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman from Cincinnati, if Mike Elston will stay on staff, Terry Joseph…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballPod of Gold Extra Point: Notre Dame vs. Alabama recap
ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels give their thoughts on Alabama's 31-14 win over Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl semifinal on Friday. They discussed the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Todd McShay on Alabama's top talent and how Notre Dame can compete
ESPN NFL Draft and college football analyst Todd McShay joins the podcast to discuss to talent gap between Alabama and Notre Dame, why Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Cecil Hurt on Alabama's strengths and Nick Saban's sustained success
Cecil Hurt, the sports editor for the Tuscaloosa News who has covered Alabama for the newspaper since 1982, joins the podcast to discuss Alabama's strengths…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballPod of Gold Extra Point: Notre Dame makes the College Football Playoff
ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels give their thoughts on No. 4 Notre Dame securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. They discussed the CFP…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Dan Wetzel on lessons learned this season and the College Football Playoff
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel joins the podcast to discuss the eventful college football season, what programs and conferences have learned that…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballPod of Gold Extra Point: Previewing Notre Dame's early signing period with Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell, national recruiting director for Rivals.com, joins the show to discuss the top players in Notre Dame's class, the challenges of evaluating and…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballJack Swarbrick on navigating 2020 and looking ahead at 2021 for Notre Dame football
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick discusses his most stressful moments of 2020, if he ever thought ND's football season would be derailed, what he…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballPod of Gold Extra Point: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse recap
ND Insider's Tom Noie and Carter Karels give their thoughts on No. 2 Notre Dame's 45-21 win over Syracuse on Saturday. They discussed how the Irish looked…
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Tony Dungy on Notre Dame's season, coaching staff and talent
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy joins the podcast to discuss his first season calling Notre Dame football games as an analyst for NBC Sports, what he's…
Pod of Gold: Notre Dame FootballPod of Gold Extra Point: No. 2 Notre Dame 31, North Carolina 17
NDI's Tom Noie and Carter Karels review Notre Dame's victory Friday at North Carolina. They discuss the coordinator rhythm of Tommy Rees and Clark lea, the…
- Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football
Dennis Dodd on Notre Dame-North Carolina and the College Football Playoff
CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's season, its matchup with North Carolina, the release of the…