Inside the Garage

After a whirlwind 72 hours, the ITG crew assembles in their garage to break down Notre Dame promoting Marcus Freeman to head coach, Coach Rees' and Coach Balis' inspiring meetings with the players, the qualities that make Freeman and Rees such unique leaders, and the new vibes surrounding a re-energized Irish squad.

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The guys gather for an emergency podcast to discuss the breaking news that their head coach, Brian Kelly, is leaving Notre Dame for LSU. Each member from Inside the Garage shares how they are feeling, what will be different moving forward, and who they think should be the next head coach at Notre Dame.

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It's Thanksgiving time in South Bend, and the ITG guys return to break down the podcast's rapid growth, ND's 55-0 blowout over Georgia Tech, the seniors who showed out in their final game on Notre Dame's home field, the most exciting games they've played in their college career, and how the Fighting Irish have improved in all facets throughout the season. After wrapping up their football discussion, they discuss how fast the year has gone by, what it's like for student-athletes that have to stay at school during the holidays, some of the childish things their parents convinced them of when they were younger (WARNING: massive Christmas / Tooth Fairy mythology spoilers), hilarious stories of getting in trouble when they were teenagers, the three things they can't live without, and how they would spend their first $1 million.

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On this week's edition of ITG, the crew break down Notre Dame's 28-3 road victory over Virginia, which of their Irish teammates showed out on Saturday, their NFL RB comparisons for Kyren Williams and Logan Diggs, and the "Gug flu" sweeping through ND's campus, the upcoming Senior Day game against Georgia Tech, and the nostalgia that comes along with watching this senior class take the field at home the last time. Shifting away from the team, they discuss Conor's sister Kelly's monster high school basketball performances, the best players they encountered growing up (Stefon Diggs, Markelle Fultz, Collin Sexton, and more), Kyle's intense AAU experiences, the major differences between football and basketball recruiting, and why athletes in both sports garner different perceptions. Outside the Garage this week: 1) Describe the internet in ONE word (this leads to a sprawling conversation about social media's effect on culture), and 2) Would you allow yourself to be hunted by Jason Bourne for an entire week for $100 million?

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It's episode 13 (shout out Paul George) and Kyle, Cam, KJ, and Conor are back after Notre Dame rolled through Navy to secure an 8-1 record and, presumably, move back up the in the rankings. They discuss what it was like preparing for and playing such a unique, run-centric opponent and swap stories from the 34-6 victory. Next up for the Irish is almost a polar opposite stylistically, with Virginia & friend of the pod Nick Jackson hosting ND with a pass-heavy spread offense. Looking ahead at the College Football Playoff picture, the guys try to wrap their heads around the selection committee and rankings process, and debate the best method for putting together the Top 25. The football talk transitions into roommate talk as they swap their most nostalgic memories, from first-day-of-school fits to posting up at book fairs. Outside the Garage questions this week: 1) National Championship on the line, 35-yard field goal to win it... which one of them is kicking the field goal? 2) Who in the world would you most want to swap places with for one day? (Cam's answer is... not what you might expect). Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with the pod.

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After an entertaining shootout with UNC, the ITG crew is back to recap another victory... and another light show. They go over some of the big moments of the weekend, including Kyren Williams' electric 91-yard TD run and some great performances by DJ Brown and Lorenzo Styles. Not to be overlooked was the debut of Coach Kyle, who fed Cam and KJ insight from the sidelines – and his two roommates make sure to let him know some areas for improvement. They discuss whether or not they would ever want to go into coaching, and decide to team up to form the greatest coaching staff in high school football history. Outside the Garage topics this week: 1) What would you do if you had 48 hours to live? 2) If you could steal anything in the world, what would you steal? (Unfortunately for Conor, stonks are off the table). Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with the podcast.

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On this week's episode, the squad recaps Notre Dame's big win over rival USC and breaks down the game's electric atmosphere with special guests (and recent ND graduates) Christian and Collin. They discuss how they how much they knew about the ND-USC rivalry going in and whether it's still on the same level as it was in years' past. Keeping on theme, they reveal the college teams they personally dislike the most. Then, Christian and Collin detail their new startup company, Just Like You, an outlet that shines a light on up-and-coming artists of all mediums. The show wraps, as it always does, with a round of fan-submitted questions in Outside the Garage – what are their favorite hobbies outside of football? And what would they choose for their last meal?

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Inside the Garage hits double digit episodes with a special guest at the table: Christopher Stevens, co-founder of Keurig, former Notre Dame basketball player, and current Notre Dame professor Christopher Stevens. The guys – all students of Stevens' at one point or another – interview their professor about his fascinating life, from attending Notre Dame in the '70s, playing with Adrian Dantley and Austin Carr, to helping take Keurig from a neat idea to a thriving business. The conversation eventually shifts to NBA GOAT talk: MJ? LeBron? Kobe? ...Bill Russell?! Finally, Stevens offers sage advice to the younger generations passing through South Bend, and the group fields questions from the fans about the best aspects of being a student-athlete, the sport they would play if they didn't play football, and what's happening with all those electric scooters on campus.

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The Irish emerged from the hostile environment at Virginia Tech to head into the bye week 5-1. On Inside the Garage, the Notre Dame teammates recount some of the memorable scenes from Saturday's 32-29 victory, including some aggressive fan heckles, a spilled box of Lucky Charms on the field, and a resilient ND squad in the locker room. They go on to discuss how Notre Dame rarely gets dealt "easy" matchups, the shifting playoff landscape, and whether or not they could imagine their school ever joining a conference. To round out the show, they field fan-submitted questions from Outside the Garage – what coach they would they take on a cross-country road trip? And: how much do they hang out with people outside the team? Finally, they hold a comprehensive spoilerfest on the latest cultural phenomenon: Squid Game.

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After a tough loss to Cincinnati, the guys reconvene in their garage to break down what it was like to experience the first home defeat of their Notre Dame careers and share some anecdotes from the top-10 matchup. Cam tells a story about a fan interrupting his family's dinner to demand answers about the outcome, which prompts a discussion about how to deal with uncomfortable public fan situations. Next week's Virginia Tech game is previewed, and the question is asked: ...why "Enter Sandman"? Finally, with the calendar flipping to October, the crew welcomes in Spooky Season with a deep-dive into Halloween costumes, favorite horror films, and what candy they're gunning for in the trick-or-treat bowl.

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