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Irish Illustrated Insider is the go-to Notre Dame football podcast featuring expert analysis from Tim Prister, Tim O’Malley, Andrew Mentock, John Brice and Pete Sampson. Each episode delivers the latest Fighting Irish news, game breakdowns, recruiting updates, coaching insight, roster analysis and listener-driven discussion.

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#1042
August 31 · 41 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Football Depth Chart, Wisconsin Preview, Marcus Freeman Press Conference Updates and Game 1 Breakout Candidates
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Marcus Freeman’s press conference, Notre Dame’s depth chart and the opening matchup with Wisconsin, then tackles board-driven questions on the offensive line, freshmen, breakout candidates, matchup advantages, offensive upside and the Irish’s “Leave No Doubt” approach.
#1041
August 28 · 28 min
Tracking the Trail: Post-Fall Camp Notre Dame Recruiting Mailbag
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns with host Drew Mentock, Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst Eric Thomas and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy. The trio provides a few quick injury updates on players committed to Notre Dame in the classes of 2027 and 2028. Then the crew dives right into subscriber questions, picking out potential dark-horse commits in the class of 2028, answering how the new “five-for-five” eligibility rule might impact recru
#1040
August 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s 2026 two-deep, kick-return race, running back hierarchy, and the preseason questions facing Marcus Freeman’s Irish
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the media meeting with Mike Denbrock and Chris Ash. Who has impressed the pair at defensive end, wide receiver, running back, and among the freshmen defenders? We also offer Transfer Portal grades at camp's conclusion, look at the best and worst matchups for Notre Dame down the road, and find out where the money's being spent in college football.
#1039
August 24 · 57 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Previews Notre Dame's Opener With Wisconsin, Fighting Irish TE Depth, Ideal DE Rotation, September Swoon History and Top ND 2027 D-Line Commits
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame's training camp, takes an initial look at the Wisconsin Badgers thanks to notes from Nick Osen at Badgers247, and offers our confidence rankings for six crucial categories. We're also forced to choose an "overrated" player from our own Top 7 list of Irish competitors this fall…and it was unanimous.
#1038
August 21 · 50 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Isaiah Dunn, Former Notre Dame Cornerback
Episode No. 25 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features Isaiah Dunn, a former Notre Dame walk-on cornerback who suited up for the Fighting Irish from 2022-25. Fans might know him from his Notre Dame-produced social media segment, “That’s How It’s Dunn,” where he interviewed teammates, asking them to break down big plays they made in a recent game. He also co-hosted “Wake Up the Echoes,” a University podcast featuring Marcus Freeman and other members of the team, along with
#1037
August 20 · 51 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Breaking down Notre Dame’s camp-closing questions, from the WR room and red-zone fix to AP Top 25 stakes and the Tuihalamaka TRO
Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut today, discussing everything from NIL to TRO to the traits Notre Dame possesses—or might not—to be a championship team. We also delve into top debut performances by runners, receivers who are prospects (and suspects), and those who'll create havoc for the Irish on both defense and special teams this fall.
#1036
August 17 · 1 hr
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Fall Camp Buzz, WR Rotation, Quincy Porter’s Status, Marcus Freeman’s Biggest Concerns and 2026 Season Projections
Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down Notre Dame's training camp to date. Which receivers might join a six-man rotation? Who did we over- and undervalue in the pre-season? And which players from this roster will claim a spot on the All-Freeman Team over his five-season tenure?
#1035
August 14 · 45 min
Tracking the Trail: 2028 Notre Dame Quarterback Updates, Recruiting Down Memory Lane
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns with host Drew Mentock, Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst Eric Thomas and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy. The trio discusses the late-July commitments of two blue-chip defensive linemen from Chicagoland: 2027 four-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks and 2028 composite five-star edge rusher Darieon Prescott. The crew also dives into subscriber questions, answering which quarterbacks to keep an eye on in th
#1034
August 13 · 55 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame Fall Camp Roster Updates, Marcus Freeman’s Offensive Evolution, Playoff Depth Questions and New College Football Rules
Irish Illustrated Insider reviews an interview-packed first week of Notre Dame training camp. Who unexpectedly shined? Who's been absent—literally and figuratively—and who made the biggest move up the depth chart to date? We also discuss Marcus Freeman's offensive evolution, his fourth-down trends, and how the running game might improve at the micro level over 2025.
#1033
August 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s First Week of Camp: A look back and (far) ahead
Irish Illustrated Insider: The crew breaks down Notre Dame's camp, highlighting the most improved players since spring practice and where starter rotations could emerge. Plus, an analysis of potential roster pitfalls and mental traps that could cause regular-season underachievement.
#1032
August 7 · 37 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: Andrew Kristofic, Former Notre Dame Utility Offensive Lineman
Episode No. 24 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features former Notre Dame offensive lineman Andrew Kristofic, who played for the Irish from 2019 to 2023. He was one of the rare former blue-chip prospects to at least practice every position along the offensive line while at Notre Dame. He also became a Double Domer, which includes a master's in Business Analytics in 2023. Today, he’s a financial advisor with Vantage Point Financial. The conversation dives into why he picke
#1031
August 6 · 38 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Practice Observations from Notre Dame’s Opening Day of Camp 2026
The Irish Illustrated trio and Pete Sampson from The Athletic discuss what we saw at Notre Dame's opening practice of Training Camp. Who stood out among the new players? Which players earned Day One starting roles that came as a (major) surprise? Who was hampered, who was back from injury, and which receivers and defensive backs shined in heavy 7-on-7 action?
#1030
August 3 · 49 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: NCAA eligibility shake-up, training camp preview, Wisconsin opener keys, and 2026 breakout Irish contributors
Irish Illustrated Insider takes an initial look at Notre Dame's 2026 training camp, which begins later this week. Which freshmen might shine? What are the best one-on-one battles to monitor? Who are the perceived third-stringers who could claw into the rotations? And the latest on a potential addition of a former Irish player to this year's squad.
#1029
July 29 · 54 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: An Exclusive Interview with Notre Dame Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua
University Vice President and Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua joins a special edition of Illustrated Insider to discuss myriad topics. Among them: the recently announced SOFI jersey sponsorship, the future of the ND/Texas home-and-home, the unsustainable nature of NIL in its current nationwide form, the future of the College Football Playoff, and expectations for a championship season for the 2026 Fighting Irish Football Program.
#1028
July 27 · 48 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Always Busy Off-Season, matchups to watch in 2026, QB room confidence and Freeman-era tipping point cement Irish as title threat
Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut in today's Monday podcast, discussing—among other topics—Shields Family Hall, Sarkisian's comments, Notre Dame's spring-to-fall player projections, recruiting up front and, of course, those 12-0 predictions.
#1027
July 24 · 44 min
Irish Illustrated Interviews: James Rendell, Notre Dame’s Former Australian Punter
Episode No. 23 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features James Rendell, Notre Dame’s punter during the College Football Playoff run in 2024 and last fall. Rendell came to Notre Dame by way of Melbourne, Australia. There he grew up playing Australian Rules Football before learning to punt at Prokick Australia, the country’s premier punting and kicking academy. Eventually, his skills impressed Fighting Irish special teams coordinator Marty Biagi, who offered him a scholarship
#1026
July 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Marcus Freeman’s Growth, Injury Updates, Parks’ Decision, QB Reps Debate, Staff Self-scouting, Freshman Impact and Fall Camp Kryptonite
Irish Illustrated Insider discusses injury updates, Marcus Freeman, Brayden Parks, backup QBs, kryptonite, tendencies, records about to be broken, Greathouse, Gilbert, et al, and yes, our own Top 5s, nationally, albeit with varied criteria.
#1025
July 21 · 30 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Our Takeaways and Reactions From Our Interview With Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman
Irish Illustrated, Notre Dame Insider/ South Bend Tribune, and WSBT Sportsbeat sat down with Marcus Freeman as one of two media interview sessions Tuesday afternoon at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Here are some of our key takeaways from that interview.
#1024
July 17 · 41 min
Tracking the Trail: Roman Igwebuike Commits; Who Are the Best Notre Dame Fits in 2028?
Irish Illustrated's Tracking the Trail returns with host Drew Mentock, Irish Illustrated's senior recruiting analyst Eric Thomas and 247Sports and CBS Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy. The trio discusses the commitment of Top247 linebacker Roman Igwebuike and what’s left on the Fighting Irish linebacker board. The crew also dives into the latest in the recruitment of four-star defensive lineman Brayden Parks and what he would add to the class if he committed. Lastly, Eric and Tom o
#1023
July 16 · 44 min
Irish Illustrated Insider: Brian Kelly, Marcus Freeman and the New Era of Notre Dame Football
Irish Illustrated Insider previews the start of Notre Dame's training camp, examines the program's elevated place in college football's modern landscape, and offers a few overrated/underrated thoughts on recently profiled Irish players. We also discuss Brian Kelly's recent interview with Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna on the Independent podcast

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