Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

By Alex Painter (Onward to Victory)Sports History Football

Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast episodes

November 18, 2019 Eleven: Beyond Belief - The Utterly Astonishing Life Experience of 'Jumping Joe' Savoldi
What started as an innocent episode about the origin of Cartier Field, Notre Dame Football's first home stadium, turned into an absolutely thrilling and memorable dive into the life of Joe Savoldi, All-American fullback for Notre Dame, having played from 1927-1930. You seriously do not want to miss this, as most of us can only hope to pack as much life as Savoldi, who scored the first Irish touchdown at Notre Dame Stadium, managed to in his years.
45 min
November 04, 2019 Ten: True Crime & Knute Rockne's Tragic Death
Today, Alex takes a deep dive into the mysterious side of the tragic death of legendary Irish football coach Knute Rockne...incorporating a heavy dose of good old-fashioned true crime! Was the beloved coach the victim in a nefarious plot...deviously facilitated by the mob? Alex searched high and low to give a fair and honest appraisal of the oft-discussed event. Listen now and come to your own conclusion!
Seriously though, what do you think?! Share your thoughts with the show through Facebook Messenger or email at [email protected]
If you do (or if you simply share this episode on Facebook), there will be a drawing of all participants to win an autographed 4x6 photograph of Irish Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lujack!
46 min
October 21, 2019 Nine: 'The Fort Wayne Flash' - The Chronicles of Irish Halfback Emil 'Red' Sitko
Well, how about it? Episode nine already! Today, Alex digs into the life and football pursuits of all-time great Irish halfback Emil Sitko...who Alex proudly notes is from his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Sitko, though an utterly fantastic runner for the Irish, is still extremely unheralded to this day, outside of the die-hard Irish circles. In fact, he accomplished something that literally no one else in Irish football history has - listen to find out!
Also featured in the episode are the top five 'pleasant surprises' of the 2019 season, at the halfway mark. Enjoy!
41 min
October 07, 2019 Eight: 'The Game of the Century'
Oh boy! A new episode!
In today's episode, Alex looks back at 1993's 'Game of the Century', #1 Florida State at #2 Notre Dame. What a ride that was - with a little bit of everything thrown in. The instant classic lived up to the hype, and was instantly vaulted into many pundit's 'best game ever'-type lists.
In addition, should college athletes be paid? Get one dude's opinion on this hot-button issue.
42 min
September 23, 2019 Seven: The Story of 'Clashmore Mike' - Notre Dame's First Mascot
Episode Seven!
Did you know that Notre Dame's Leprechaun has been the program's official on-field mascot since 1965? You did? Okay, how about this - did you know for over four decades before the Leprechaun, the official on-field mascot was an Irish Terrier?!?
Join the program and learn all about it!
29 min
September 09, 2019 Six: Father Ted & MLK, Hand-in-Hand Against Injustice
Episode Six!
As the result of a listener's choice poll, we will be covering the origin of the famous Father Ted and MLK Jr. photograph - as well as backgrounds on both individuals!
As an added bonus, you will get to meet one of the coolest six-year old Irish fans around!
33 min
August 15, 2019 Five: 2019 Season Preview
Episode Five!
Onward to Victory will be breaking down the schedule, roster, and all that training camp chatter! Get yourself ready for the 2019 season by giving the episode a listen - impress your friends and family with all your newfound knowledge!
Don't hesitate to subscribe, like, or follow!
51 min
July 29, 2019 Four: George Gipp - 'The Charming Rouge'
In the fourth episode, Alex digs into the personality and playing career of George Gipp, Notre Dame's first All-American selection!
Be prepared to hopefully learn a thing or two about one of the most celebrated Irish football players of all time. His life and legacy are, without question, a thrill ride. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you enjoy!
43 min
July 15, 2019 Three: The Game of Inches - ND v. Stanford, 2012
Episode Three!
Alex takes a stroll down memory lane back to 2012, where a contest against Stanford and an entire season hung in the balance - and an epic goal line stand that will be forever immortalized!
Also, Alex discusses five players who may be on the verge of becoming mainstays for the Irish on Saturdays - those who may be new to the program, have flown under the radar, or are ready to breakout.
42 min
July 01, 2019 Two: Talkin' Irish with 'Augie'
Episode Two!
-Alex has the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Jim 'Augie' Augustine, owner of the South Bend-based Notre Dame specialty store 'Augie's Locker Room' to talk some Irish. Sit back and enjoy this one!
-We will have a good bit of fun with our question of the day, which tackles how President Theodore Roosevelt helped create a Notre Dame football dynasty.
-Towards the end of the episode, the first contest winner will be announced!

45 min