The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
The Independent: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballSports | |||
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NBC has a new sideline reporter for Notre Dame football, and it’s a familiar name to Fighting Irish fans. Caroline Pineda joins Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson to talk about her career path, the lessons she learned as a Notre Dame student, stories from... more
It's been a minute since we did this, and there is a ton to talk about. Join Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson LIVE on The Independent to talk all things Notre Dame football, Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and more. The Fighting Irish are three weeks away from ... more
Notre Dame is two practices in, and the Fighting Irish are showing off their depth. Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are here to break down position battles and more, as Marcus Freeman's squad begins camp as the No. 5 team in the country, according to t... more
You hear that sound? It's the smashing of the pads as fall camp gets underway this week at Notre Dame. Marcus Freeman addressed reporters about what to expect as he gears up for his fifth season leading the Fighting Irish. Matt Fortuna and Pete Samps... more
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- Go Irish
Consistent in depth ND news. A must listen for weekly updates.
Apple Podcasts5Sssh4621679
United States6 months ago - New Host Please!
Love Pete…please get rid of Fortuna
Apple Podcasts3DPC1919United States8 months ago - The Independent
Less Fortuna please
Apple Podcasts3AddictingTunesUnited States8 months ago - 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 Podcasts5ColoradogolferUnited States9 months 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 Podcasts4JillsybeenUnited States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Canada/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Colombia/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Ireland/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  New Zealand/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  South Korea/Sports/Football |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two longtime Notre Dame football insiders deliver in-depth analysis, roster battles, and program context with a steady mix of on-field breakdown, recruiting and transfer news, and broader college football dynamics. Highlights across recent episodes include quarterback competition updates, fall camp observations, depth chart projections, and the evolving landscape around NIL, branding, scheduling, and rivalries, often interwoven with sponsor reads and light storytelling. A standout aspect is the hosts' balanced approach: they combine rigorous reporting with accessible commentary and strong guest perspectives from prominent college football voices, making it well-suited for listeners who want informed, unabashed Notre Dame coverage and inside... more
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