Fighting Irish Podcasts

Former Fighting Irish soccer standouts Kate Markgraf (’98) and Max Lachowecki (’15) share stories from their time at Notre Dame, which included both winning a national championship, and beyond. Markgraf enjoyed a stellar career with the U.S. Women’s National Team, and she now is general manager of that organization. She also serves as vice president of the Monogram Club. Lachowecki recently returned to professional soccer following a year off. He shares his story about what led him back to the game.

Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony chat one of Bailey's lifelong friends, and Mercyhurst Women's Soccer player, Kenzie Grenell.  

They talk about the surgery Kenzie had immediately after birth and how it has affected her throughout her life and playing career.  They cover how she and Bailey have handled being injured at the same time and how they have stayed close throughout the process.

Later they discuss some of the antics of their childhood and share some stories from their youth soccer days!

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Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony chat one of Bailey's lifelong friends, and Mercyhurst Women's Soccer player, Kenzie Grenell.  

They talk about the surgery Kenzie had immediately after birth and how it has affected her throughout her life and playing career.  They cover how she and Bailey have handled being injured at the same time and how they have stayed close throughout the process.

Later they discuss some of the antics of their childhood and share some stories from their youth soccer days!

Make sure to rate and review! 

Notre Dame softball head coach Deanna Gumpf (honorary) and Callaghan Family Head Men’s Tennis Coach Ryan Sachire (‘00, tennis) discuss taking over the top spot of their respective programs, building a team culture, balancing family/work life, adjusting to the new normal and what they’re looking forward to as student-athletes return to campus.

Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey sits down with Notre Dame Volleyball player, Monroe Olsen.

They cover Monroe's injury history and how she determined whether or not to play through various injures throughout her career.

Later, they chat about how she stayed engaged with her team while not being able to play and detailed how her team supported her during the tough times.

Make sure to rate and review! Download Stronger Scars HERE and Subscribe to Radio Free Irish HERE!

Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey sits down with Notre Dame Volleyball player, Monroe Olsen.

They cover Monroe's injury history and how she determined whether or not to play through various injures throughout her career.

Later, they chat about how she stayed engaged with her team while not being able to play and detailed how her team supported her during the tough times.

Make sure to rate and review! Download Stronger Scars HERE and Subscribe to Radio Free Irish HERE!

Subscribe to Monogram Club Member to Member here. 

The first episode of the Member-to-Member podcast features Monogram Club president Don Casey ('82, '83, swimming), staff member Reggie Brooks ('93, football), board member Jes Christian ('14, track & field) and executive director Matt Weldy.

The group discusses racial injustice within the U.S. and their personal experiences related to that topic. They also talk about what the upcoming academic and athletic year may look like as a result of the pandemic, and the launch of the Monogram Club's 'Era Extended' initiative series. 

The first episode of the Member-to-Member podcast features Monogram Club president Don Casey ('82, '83, swimming), staff member Reggie Brooks ('93, football), board member Jes Christian ('14, track & field) and executive director Matt Weldy.

The group discusses racial injustice within the U.S. and their personal experiences related to that topic. They also talk about what the upcoming academic and athletic year may look like as a result of the pandemic, and the launch of the Monogram Club's 'Era Extended' initiative series. 

Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey sits down with Soccer LEGEND, and former U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper, Tim Howard.

They discuss his relatively healthy professional soccer career, how he managed to avoid injuries and how he approached rehab the few times he was sidelined.

Later, they talk about how he helps his daughter approach the game of soccer and where he thinks youth soccer in America can improve.

They also discuss his historic USMNT performances, including his record-setting performance in 2014 against Belgium.

Finally, they chat about the topic of race in the United States and what can be done to work towards eliminating racism.

This is an ALL-TIME GREAT episode!

Make sure to rate and review! Download Stronger Scars HERE and Subscribe to Radio Free Irish HERE!

Join host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars!

In this week's episode, Bailey sits down with Soccer LEGEND, and former U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper, Tim Howard.

They discuss his relatively healthy professional soccer career, how he managed to avoid injuries and how he approached rehab the few times he was sidelined.

Later, they talk about how he helps his daughter approach the game of soccer and where he thinks youth soccer in America can improve.

They also discuss his historic USMNT performances, including his record-setting performance in 2014 against Belgium.

Finally, they chat about the topic of race in the United States and what can be done to work towards eliminating racism.

This is an ALL-TIME GREAT episode!

Make sure to rate and review! Download Stronger Scars HERE and Subscribe to Radio Free Irish HERE!