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The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
Notre Dame Football
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame
College Football
Sam Hartman
Riley Leonard
Transfer Portal
Sun Bowl
Mike Denbrock
College Football Playoff
Clemson Football
Jared Parker
Oregon State
12-Team Playoff
NIL
Duke Football
Playoff Expansion
LSU
Jordan Faison
Michigan

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.

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Pete Bevacqua has gone on a media blitz since Sunday, when Notre Dame was left out of the College Football Playoff. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to react to the Fighting Irish AD's Tuesday news conference, talk about the decision of Marcus ... more

Well, that was a whimper of a Sunday, wasn't it? Notre Dame is out of the College Football Playoff, getting leaped by rival Miami during the final selection show. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk you all through a shocking development t... more

Notre Dame's regular season may be over, but Marcus Freeman's squad will be scoreboard watching this weekend. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to answer your questions, talk about the Fighting Irish's College Football Playoff prospects, discuss... more

Notre Dame ended this regular season the same way the Fighting Irish ended last year's regular season: on a 10-game winning streak. Marcus Freeman's squad made its final College Football Playoff statement by dominating Stanford on the road to finish ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Connelly
Author of Forward Progress, The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football
ESPN
Episode: Notre Dame-Stanford Preview and more with ESPN's Bill Connelly
Eric Mac Lain
ACC Network Analyst
ACC Network
Episode: Notre Dame-Syracuse Preview, plus CFP reaction and ND-Miami talk with Eric Mac Lain
Stormy Buonantony
ESPN sideline reporter and host of Money Moves
ESPN, VSIN
Episode: CFP Rankings Reaction, Notre Dame-Navy Preview plus special guest Stormy Buonantony
David Teel
Veteran reporter covering ACC football
Virginia Pilot and Daily Press
Episode: Boston College Preview, Brian Kelly fired and more. Plus: Special guest David Teel
Clark Lea
Head coach of Vanderbilt Football
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Bye Week with Clark Lea & Tim Murray
Bruce Feldman
Colleague at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Notre Dame vs. USC Preview, plus special guest Bruce Feldman
Joshua Perry
NBC Sports College Football Analyst and former Ohio State player
NBC Sports
Episode: Notre Dame at Arkansas Preview, plus special guest Joshua Perry of NBC
Ivan Maisel
One of the all-time great college football journalists
Author and ESPN's former writer
Episode: Purdue vs. Notre Dame preview | special guest Ivan Maisel on Frank Leahy book
Jack Kiser
Former Notre Dame linebacker, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Episode: Notre Dame training camp opens & catching up with Jack Kiser

Host

Pete Sampson
Host with extensive experience covering Notre Dame football, known for insightful analysis and commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 622 ratings
  • Best ND football pod

    Love the Independent. They get great weekly guests on the Wednesday pod and always address a large number of audience questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coloradogolfer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Straight from Coach Freeman’s mouth

    Pete is highly regarded in the pod-world. When he speaks, one can count on it as well researched and the best information available.

    As for Matt, he speaks so fast, I cannot understand him. When he reads the information (scores, stats), it is ridiculously impossible to understand what he says.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jillsybeen
    United States2 months ago
  • Sound levels

    Love the podcast! But please please please can you fix the sound levels because when I’m listening on my headphones or in the car, Matt is booming and I can barely hear Pete so I’m constantly turning the volume up and down. And yes I know it doesn’t help with Pete’s low voice to begin with. Much appreciated in advance!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimboDomer
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!

    Listen to every episode. Thank you guys! Go Irish ☘️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aeh27
    United States2 months ago
  • Well done guys!

    The Independent has become a must-listen after all ND football games! Love these guys, their chemistry, their humor and their depth of understanding of the team and game! Go Irish!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcKCP
    United States2 months ago

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Regular listeners praise the quality and diversity of guests featured.
Excellent analysis and insights into Notre Dame football.
Hosts have strong chemistry, adding humor and depth to discussions.
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Apple Podcasts
#41
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Apple Podcasts
#120
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#88
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#239
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#33
South Korea/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#35
Chile/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Notre Dame at Pitt Preview, plus special guest Stanford Steve
Q: How does the presence of College GameDay impact Notre Dame and Pittsburgh?
The presence of GameDay adds significant hype and attention to the match, influencing both teams' performances and fan turnout, making it a 'must-win' atmosphere for Notre Dame according to Matt Fortuna.
Notre Dame at Pitt Preview, plus special guest Stanford Steve
Q: What would it take for Pitt to knock off Notre Dame this weekend?
Stanford Steve suggests it would take an outstanding performance from Pitt and a lot of scoring to outpace Notre Dame's strong offense, specifically mentioning healthy performances from key players.
Notre Dame-Syracuse Preview, plus CFP reaction and ND-Miami talk with Eric Mac Lain
Q: What do you think about the current state of College Football?
It's convoluted with rankings that don't always reflect the actual competitive balance.
Notre Dame-Syracuse Preview, plus CFP reaction and ND-Miami talk with Eric Mac Lain
Q: Do you think either Notre Dame or Miami are capable of winning a national championship?
Yes, both teams are good enough to win a national championship this year.
Notre Dame-Syracuse Preview, plus CFP reaction and ND-Miami talk with Eric Mac Lain
Q: How can Miami actually get in the playoff?
Miami needs to help themselves by winning out and possibly getting help from other teams losing.

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Focused on Notre Dame football, this twice-weekly podcast offers in-depth discussions and analyses surrounding the Fighting Irish program. The hosts, leveraging over 35 years of combined experience, engage in week-to-week game previews, post-game recaps, and discussions about team dynamics, coaching strategies, and player performances. Additionally, special guests including analysts and former players frequently join to provide expert insights and personal perspectives related to Notre Dame football and its significance within the wider landscape of college sports. This podcast is especially beneficial for die-hard Notre Dame fans seeking both analytical and entertaining content.

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1. Bill Connelly
2. Eric Mac Lain
3. Stormy Buonantony
4. David Teel
5. Clark Lea
6. Bruce Feldman
7. Joshua Perry
8. Ivan Maisel

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