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The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

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 The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. 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.2023 - The Independent Football (American)
Episodes
  • Texas A&M-Notre Dame Preview, plus special guest Father Nate Wills

    Texas A&M-Notre Dame Preview, plus special guest Father Nate Wills
    Sep 11 2025

    Notre Dame returns from its bye week with a showdown against Texas A&M. Can Marcus Freeman and Co. make it two in a row against Mike Elko and the Aggies? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down. Plus, team chaplain Father Nate Wills joins the show to talk about his new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today."
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Independent Bye Week Edition with Mike Golic Jr.

    The Independent Bye Week Edition with Mike Golic Jr.
    Sep 4 2025

    As Notre Dame turns the page from its season-opening loss at Miami, Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson of The Independent take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and how that all will affect the Fighting Irish come next week against Texas A&M. Plus, former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to share his insights into what really goes down in the trenches.
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    46 mins
  • Notre Dame falls to Miami, 27-24, in the season opener

    Notre Dame falls to Miami, 27-24, in the season opener
    Sep 1 2025

    Convicts 1, Catholics 0. That's the scoreboard after Notre Dame fell to Miami in a 27-24 contest at Hard Rock Stadium that came down to the final minute. How did CJ Carr perform in his debut? How did defensive coordinator Chris Ash look? And where do Marcus Freeman and his Fighting Irish program turn to now with a huge game against Texas A&M on-deck? Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to break it all down and take your questions on the postgame live edition of The Independent.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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