Fighting Irish Podcasts

Fighting Irish Fellowship is a discussion series led by Father Pete McCormick, the director of campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame.

On the third episode, Father Pete is joined by Sydney Bent, Sam Brunelle and Daelin Hayes for a conversation surrounding race, inclusivity and humility.

This is Unforgotten, Stories From a Lost Season.

In the ninth episode, Tony talks with Women's Tennis players, Cam Corse, Ally Bojczuk, and Page Freeman.

The Notre Dame Women's team was ranked as high as No. 15 in the country in 2020 and was 11-5 to begin the season.  Cam, Ally, and Page detail how they learned their season would be cancelled and how to handled the news as a team.

Later, they discuss how they have handled the months at home and managed to stay in touch during the pandemic.

Finally, the group chats about how their team has rallied together during the pandemic and what they are most excited to do once they get back on campus!

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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 sits down with former Notre Dame Swimmer, Haley Scott De Maria.

Haley recounts the bus crash on the way back from a meet that changed her life in 1992.  She discusses the night itself and the road to recovery that led to her returning to the pool in 1993!

Later, the group discusses what her mentality was like throughout the rehab process and how many years it took to be able to write the book about her injury.

This is one of the most inspirational episodes ever!

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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 sits down with former Notre Dame Swimmer, Haley Scott De Maria.

Haley recounts the bus crash on the way back from a meet that changed her life in 1992.  She discusses the night itself and the road to recovery that led to her returning to the pool in 1993!

Later, the group discusses what her mentality was like throughout the rehab process and how many years it took to be able to write the book about her injury.

This is one of the most inspirational episodes ever!

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

This is Unforgotten, Stories From a Lost Season.

In the eighth episode, Tony talks with Men's Tennis players, Richard Ciamarra and Tristan McCormick.

The Notre Dame Men's Tennis team was preparing for a weekend match when they learned their season would be cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Richard and Tristan detail how they learned their season would be cancelled and how to handled the news as a team.

Later, they discuss how they have handled the months at home and managed to keep training safely during the pandemic.

Finally, the group chats about how their team has rallied together during the pandemic and what they are most excited to do once they get back on campus!

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You can email us at [email protected] or check out und.com/podcasts.

Welcome to "Run It Back"!  Over the course of this show, we will relive some of the best games in Notre Dame history with the players and personalities that made them memorable!

This episode features the Notre Dame Men's Basketball win over Louisville in five (5!!!!!) overtimes in 2013!  It remains the longest regular season game in Big East History and the longest game in Notre Dame Men's Basketball history.

Tony is joined by Jack Cooley and Eric Atkins and the break down some of the biggest plays throughout the game.

Make sure to check out the 28 seconds of Jerian Grant and the ICON episode produced by FIM after the game!

Later, they discuss their fondest memories both on and off the floor and why Eric deserves more credit for his offensive performance in the 5th OT!

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This is Unforgotten, Stories From a Lost Season.

In the seventh episode of Unforgotten, Tony chats with Notre Dame Swimming and Diving team members, Luciana Thomas, Sadler McKeen, and Kelly Straub.

The Notre Dame Diving Teem was in the midst of a meet when they learned that their season would be cancelled.  Kelly details how they learned and how they finished their dives before the season came to an end.

The swimming team was training for ACC Championships.  Sadler and Luciana discuss how they learned their season would be cut short as well.

Later, the group chats about how their team has rallied together during the pandemic and what they are most excited to do once they get back on campus!

Make sure to download and subscribe to Radio Free Irish!

You can email us at [email protected] or check out und.com/podcasts.

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 Women’s Basketball Player, Abby Prohaska.

They cover Abby's being diagnosed with Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) before the start of last season and how she handled receiving the news she would not be able to play in 2019-20.

Later, they chat about how she stayed engaged with her team while not being able to play and detailed the steps she and the Notre Dame medical staff took to ensure she could recover healthily and safely throughout the year.

They also discuss what it was like to receive encouragement from so many family, friends, and fans, including NBA Star, Steph Curry!

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 Women’s Basketball Player, Abby Prohaska.

They cover Abby's being diagnosed with Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) before the start of last season and how she handled receiving the news she would not be able to play in 2019-20.

Later, they chat about how she stayed engaged with her team while not being able to play and detailed the steps she and the Notre Dame medical staff took to ensure she could recover healthily and safely throughout the year.

They also discuss what it was like to receive encouragement from so many family, friends, and fans, including NBA Star, Steph Curry!

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

Fighting Irish Fellowship is a discussion series led by Father Pete McCormick, the director of campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame.

On each episode, Father Pete will host a collection of Notre Dame student-athletes for a discussion on faith and spirituality during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the second episode, Father Pete hosts Nikola Djogo (men's basketball) and Rachel Wittmer (swim & dive) for a discussion on uncertainty and hope.