Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

Ep. 6: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part Three (1925-1927)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode six, the head coach of Notre Dame's football team becomes a full-fledged, no-doubt-about-it national celebrity. The coach's pace was frantic - how does he juggle all the moving pieces? Find out in episode six - enjoy!

Ep. 5: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part Two (1921-1924)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode five, while Notre Dame football is reeling from the sudden death of their first superstar, their head coach has some designs on reloading the program and bringing them to even bigger heights - buoyed by perhaps the most famous backfield in football history.  Enjoy!

Ep. 4: Rockne: The Head Coach, Part One (1918-1920)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode four, Rockne's first few seasons as head coach are examined, including his handling of his mercurial talent in George Gipp, all with the backdrop of a global conflict and pandemic. Sounds easy, right? Enjoy!

Ep. 3: Rockne: Life After Graduation (1914-1918)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode three, Rockne's time spent at Notre Dame as an assistant coach is covered, as well as his time as a young husband, a semiprofessional coach and football player, as well as his time in the professional ranks. Enjoy!

Ep. 2: Rockne: The Student-Athlete (1910-1914)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode two, Rockne's time spent at Notre Dame as a student-athlete is covered, his various campus pursuits, all accentuated by the legendary 1913 Army game. Enjoy!

Ep. 1: The Norwegian and Immigrant (1880–1910)

Presented in conjunction with The History Museum (South Bend, Indiana), Onward to Victory is proud to present episode one of "Rockne: The Legend Lives On", a nine-episode series to celebrate the incredible life and enduring legacy of Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne.

In episode one, Rockne's childhood is covered, his discovery of various sports, and, ultimately, his eventual admission to the University of Notre Dame as a 22-year-old freshman in 1910.

Join host Alex Painter today for part two of the Gipp miniseries! Picking up where part one left off, revel in George Gipp's incredible playing career, nonconformist attitude, and his ultimate, tragic, death just weeks after being named a First-Team All-American. You don't want to miss this one folks. Enjoy!

To celebrate Notre Dame's legendary George Gipp's 130th birth month - welcome to 'The Gipper: An Imperfect Masterpiece"! Join host Alex Painter for part one of this two-part series, as he aims to preserve the legacy of Notre Dame's greatest football player and give an authentic view of 'The Gipper', a man steeped in legend and lore.

For part one, Alex will dive into Gipp’s early years, from his roots in the Upper Peninsula to his arrival at Notre Dame. Tune in and long live the Gipper!

Hey, Irish fans! Do you ever pass by the Log Chapel on campus and wonder what's the deal? Are you curious how Notre Dame commemorates the founding of the university? Join host Alex Painter today to learn more about one of the oldest structures on the university grounds, one that tells the story of the College like no other! The Log Chapel is truly a glimpse into the earliest days of both Notre Dame and South Bend. Enjoy!

CORRECTION - just before the 10-minute mark, I had a slip of the tongue and inadvertently called the Diocese of Vincennes the Diocese of South Bend. Father Badin gifted the land that Notre Dame sits on to Vincennes. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend wouldn’t be established until 1857. Thanks for bearing with me there!

Have you ever wondered what Notre Dame's very first football victory was like? As the team gears up for significant December football in 2024, it’s fascinating to look back to December 1888. That month not only marked their first-ever December game, but also their inaugural football win in program history.

Join host Alex Painter as he delves into the campus culture of 1888 and explores the historic game that started it all. This journey takes you back to the origins of Notre Dame football and the momentous victory that would set the stage for decades of success.