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Today's Irish Illustrated Insider examines everything from preferred Playoff formats to two-spotting to the next Irish docuseries as chosen by the staff. We also talk a little football, highlighting special teams, the deep six-pack of defensive ends, and surprise storylines should the Irish forge a 2-0 season start.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Irish Illustrated’s Tracking the Trail discusses Notre Dame’s continued recruiting hot streak. Since the last episode, the Fighting Irish have picked up commitments from five 247Sports Composite four-star prospects in the class of 2026: safety Ayden Pouncey, linebacker Jakobe Clapper, defensive tackle Tiki Hola and running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne. We also dive into Irish Illustrated subscriber questions regarding Notre Dame’s No. 2-ranked recruiting class.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Today's Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut: Which game should you attend? What's the key to recruiting the 5-star/1st Round Draft Pick talent? Who'd start from 2012 on 2025? Who's more impactful at linebacker and who's indispensable elsewhere? And for the first time, we recommend you listen whilst mowing your yard.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's trio of prime time home tilts, the future of the USC series, recruiting under a new business model, the pressing health question in the middle of the offensive line, and the spring standout we've potentially overlooked a bit to date.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Analyst responsibilities. Snake River Farms. Redefined depth. Spring developments that never came to fruition. And oh yeah, Clemson. Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut in today's podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider rolls out a four-player crew for today's edition, which is replete with off-the-field stories, on-the-field expectations, an influx of recruited talent, and, of course, the grad-transfer portal.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider begins its off-season coverage with a look at A.) what's wrong with each position, B.) key players' ceilings, C.) future first-round talents that could lead a title charge, and, of course, D.) the victorious gorilla.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider offers delayed gratification on this Tuesday as today’s podcast quartet hits on Notre Dame’s empty April portal, its relatively full draft classes—present and future — and discusses the program’s well-stocked ‘Final Four Talent’ - albeit not at every position.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into Marcus Freeman's final press conference of the spring, plus examines the potential ramifications—logical, welcomed, and unwitting alike—in Judge Wilken's decision regarding 2025 roster limits in college football.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

After Notre Dame concluded its spring practice season, Head Coach Marcus Freeman spoke with the media. Afterwards, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and Drew Mentock spoke about their main takeaways from the event.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

With one team practice remaining, Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the tail end of Notre Dame's spring session. Where are they vulnerable to a portal defection? Does a particular position group need aid ahead of the portal's closing in five days? And where might Marcus Freeman's most talented roster need an influx of depth from within over the upcoming campaign? And remembering Notre Dame great Eric Penick.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Irish Illustrated’s Tracking the Trail discusses Notre Dame’s hot recruiting streak, which includes picking up commitments from four-star prospects Ebenezer Ewetade, Gregory Patrick, Bubba Frazier and Rodney Dunham. The latter represents the No. 14 player in the class of 2026. We also preview the upcoming decisions of other Notre Dame targets, including blue-chip running back Javian Osborne.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley reconvene for a Zoom Instant Analysis to discuss yesterday's news that senior quarterback Steve Angeli will enter the transfer portal. We also offer a roster update as Notre Dame's current 113 makes its journey down to 105.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

The Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame's dearth of portal entries to date, its potential need for one or two additions, and its preparation for reduced roster requirements as the 105 number looms. We also discuss spring risers and incoming summer freshmen who might make an early impact.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

A position-by-position look at the players who set themselves apart from the rest of the field. In some instances, it was a veteran presence; in others, a young, promising prospect. Which of these players will make the strongest impact in the fall of 2025?

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

The Irish Illustrated Insider offers its standouts from Notre Dame's Blue-Gold Game. Who will still matter in August? Who will exit the program in April? And what perceived back-of-the-roster players made a significant move this spring? And oh yeah, The Quarterbacks!

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

The Irish Illustrated Staff breaks down everything they saw during Notre Dame's 94th Blue-Gold Game.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

As the Notre Dame Football Team prepares for its 94th annual Blue-Gold game, FootballScoop National Football Writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice offered his final thoughts before kickoff alongside Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

The Irish Illustrated Insider crew provides an in-depth analysis of their anticipated outcomes for Saturday's Blue-Gold Game. Will there be one quarterback that stands out?

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

The Irish Illustrated Insider crew wraps up their observations from Saturday's Notre Dame jersey scrimmage. They discuss the quarterback depth chart and offensive line challenges and offer their picks for who is the "first guy off the bus."

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Tim Prister, Drew Mentock, and John Brice break down everything they saw during the first fully available Notre Dame football practice.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

On April 5, the Notre Dame Football Team continued its spring ball preparations with a practice Saturday afternoon. It was the first time the media was able to see a full practice, and Irish Illustrated was on hand to view the full session. Afterwards, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock discussed what they saw and heard with FootballScoop's John Brice.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

After the Notre Dame Football Team's spring ball practice on April 4, Defensive Backs Coach Mike Mickens and Special Teams Coordinator Marty Biagi met with the media. Afterwards, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley discussed what they saw and heard with FootballScoop's John Brice.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses recent rumblings of young players on the rise, examines realistic rotations at linebacker, defensive end, and running back, and opines on NIL money well-spent…and unnecessary.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

After the Notre Dame Football Team continued its spring ball preparations on April 2, Linebackers Coach Max Bullough and Wide Receivers Coach Mike Brown met with the media, in addition to select Linebackers and Wide Receivers. Afterwards, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley discussed what they saw and heard with FootballScoop's John Brice.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Mike Denbrock and Chris Ash discuss offense and defense, respectively, expound upon their focus and goals for the spring, and move forward with the development of what they hope will be another playoff-bound squad once the dust settles.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider pivots to a two-man booth today. We wrap up our conversations with Mike Denbrock and Chris Ash, discuss the two-handfuls of early enrollees that spoke to the media Saturday, and examine a few portal and recruiting queries along the way.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

This episode of Irish Illustrated Insider focuses on Notre Dame's recently completed NFL Pro Day at the Irish Athletic Complex. Who shined athletically? Who disappointed relative to expectations? And when will potential first-round pick Benjamin Morrison showcase his talents for NFL scouts and general managers?

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

The Notre Dame Football Team continued its spring practices on Friday, and afterwards offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and defensive coordinator Chris Ash met with the media. Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley and FootballScoop's John Brice broke down what they heard in their interviews with both coordinators and the Notre Dame Tight Ends.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider shifts to a two-man crew today with commentary on the defensive line depth, the offensive line's alignment—to date, of course—and which surprise players from the skill positions and back seven could most aid the Irish cause next fall.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

After Notre Dame Football's Spring Practice on March 26, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley broke down what they saw and heard with FootballScoop's John Brice. After viewing the first four segments of Notre Dame's practice, the guys had a chance to speak with offensive line coach Joe Rudolph and defensive line coach Al Washington, as well as Bryce Young, Loghan Thomas, Sullivan Absher, DL Jordan Botelho, and Charles Jagusah.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider's Podcast quartet tackles its early impressions of spring football, reviews a raucous home crowd for the Sweet 16-bound Irish women, and laments the struggles of two sports programs that have seen better days.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider examines our initial chance to view Marcus Freeman's fourth edition Irish at a truncated practice viewing opportunity.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley were joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they reacted to Notre Dame's first spring practice of the 2025 campaign, as well as Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman's opening press conference.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

You know who the standouts were during the run to the national championship game. Another nine players will not participate this spring due to injury. Tim Prister shares his thoughts on which players will emerge in their quest for a starting assignment and/or a more significant role in Notre Dame's quest for a second consecutive playoff berth.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider offers the full four-man crew for today's edition, focusing on not only the Pot of Gold and NCAA Tournament—poorly-seeded women and appropriately seeded men alike—but also the outset of Spring Practice 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider welcomes CBSSports NFL Draft and Young Player Analyst Chris Trapasso to the show today. Chris and Tim O'Malley discuss Notre Dame's Top 3 talents, the program's winning attitude permeating from its two handfuls of prospects, and where each might fall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider rolls out a two-man crew with today's podcast discussing two spring themes of concern, multiple spring players of interest, and two handfuls of the best questions found anywhere on the Irish Football Interwebs.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider analyzes Notre Dame’s recruitment challenges following their playoff run, evaluates their roster imbalances, and provides an overview of the program’s strategy for Spring Practice 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider returns with a special edition in which Tim O'Malley focuses entirely on Notre Dame's upcoming spring practice session. Who's in? Who's out? Who's limited? And who must step up and at each position for Marcus Freeman's fourth-edition Irish.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses not only Mike Martin's first press conference as Notre Dame's new general manager, but reviews an extensive list of personnel updates courtesy of Associate Athletics Director, Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Services, Head Football Athletic Trainer Rob Hunt.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the next steps in recruiting, roster management, and defensive enhancements after new hires. We also examine an intriguing linebacker trio, a defensive tackle six-pack, and the most likely offensive line alignment on Day One of Spring Ball 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

In the latest Irish Illustrated Iso podcast, Tim Prister shares his thoughts on Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash and Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Ja'Juan Seider.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

The latest episode of Irish Illustrated Insider explores a critical question for Notre Dame football: why has the program struggled to leverage its 2025 National Championship success to bolster recruiting for the 2026 class? Recruiting analyst Eric Thomas joins hosts Tim Prister and John Brice to assess Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, focusing on key positions such as running back, defensive line, wide receiver, and quarterback. The discussion provides an in-depth evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting board while analyzing broader factors that may be influencing the program's ability to maintain on-field success.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider goes behind the scenes to evaluate Notre Dame's 2025 season point spreads and game situations with College Football Betting Analyst Tim Murray of the VSIN Network. In addition to his role at VSiN, Murray hosts the "Sports Report with Tim Murray" weekday mornings on 102.9 The Hog in Milwaukee.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's recent off-the-field improvements toward its end goal of a national championship. From NIL to general managers, to analysts, assistants, and an expanded football facility, where can the Irish improve off the field to claim the crown on it? We also look at spring's most interesting storylines and wonder how far from glory the Irish were just a month ago.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

A general manager is hired, an unexpected rant takes center stage, and what to do with that extra 20 million dollars lying around after Marcus Freeman's magical January? Today's Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider takes a peak at the four (or is it five?) toughest tests on next year's slate. We likewise ponder the future of the quarterback room, the building blocks of the defense, CJ Carr's recovery, and what might have pulled us from our current jobs discussing Notre Dame Football.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

It started early in the season with the devastating loss to Northern Illinois in Game 2. But 13 victories later, including playoff conquests of No. 9 Indiana, No. 2 Georgia, and No. 5 Penn State, Notre Dame had completed its most magical and resilient season since its 1988 national championship campaign.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the hiring of a running backs coach and the current search for a new general manager. We also try to identify leadership among the 2025 roster and examine which players must, could, and should step to the fore this spring.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025