Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

CBS Sports lead college football analyst Gary Danielson, who will be on the telecast of the Notre Dame-Georgia game, previews Saturday's matchup, shares his perspective of Georgia and Notre Dame on the national landscape, dissects Georgia's strengths and weaknesses, breaks down what makes Jake Fromm great and more (1:33). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (26:53), highlight Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa as Punctuation Mark of the Week (32:44), discuss Avery Davis in a new Junior or Jr. segment (34:55) and answer questions from Twitter (37:00).

NDI's Tom Noie and Carter Karels talk former Notre Dame coach Bob Davie, what we have to see this week from the No. 7 Irish, ice cream and pineapple on pizza.

Former Irish offensive lineman Matt Hegarty joins the show to discuss high school football in New Mexico, the recruiting challenges New Mexico has, his decision to go to Notre Dame, his experience playing for offensive line coach Harry Hiestand, his decision to transfer to Oregon for his final year of eligibility and more (1:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions during the Place Your Bets segment (17:58) and answer questions from Twitter (22:55).

Even on an off week for Notre Dame football, the Pod of Gold Extra Point rolls on. Notre Dame Insider columnist Tom Noie and football reporter Carter Karels bring you the latest Pod of Gold Extra Point, which touches on a variety of football (and non-football) topics following Notre Dame’s 35-17 (yeah, we know, not 35-14 like one of us kept saying) victory over Louisville to open the season on Labor Day Night. Noie and Karels share one story from Louisville where the writers’ rental car was towed from its original parking spot at Cardinal Stadium (8:11-13:11). Also discussed were a few of the highs and lows of the Irish debut (13:22-17:46), Bob Davie NOT making the trip next week back to Notre Dame Stadium (18:15-21:00). And how in the world does a Chuck E. Cheese story make it into the podcast? That starts at 29:26. We’ll also reader questions at 31.00.

Former Irish wide receiver Bobby Brown joins the show to discuss Notre Dame's performance against the Cardinals, share his thoughts on the Irish linebackers, Ian Book and the passing game and Chase Claypool's ceiling, provide insight on the development of young receivers and Bob Davie's legacy at Notre Dame and more (1:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions during the Place Your Bets segment (29:31), bring back the Keeping up with the Joneses (36:16) and Punctuation Mark of the Week (39:55) segments, and answer questions from Twitter (42:45).

Notre Dame Insider columnist Tom Noie and football reporter Carter Karels set the stage for ND's Sept. 2 season opener at Louisville in their debut Extra Point podcast.They then assess the Irish offense (10:10-15:32), provide players to watch (17:20-28:00), answer your Twitter questions (28:02-34:56) and offer predictions (35:00-36:01).

Former Irish offensive lineman Ryan Harris, who works as color analyst on Notre Dame football radio broadcasts, joins the show to discuss the upcoming Irish season, his expectations for the offensive line, players to watch on defense and more (1:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions during the Place Your Bets segment (17:22) and answer questions from Twitter (22:52).

Former Irish kicker Justin Yoon discusses his career at Notre Dame, his struggles with finding a job in the NFL, how long he plans to pursue a professional kicking career, the advice he'd give to Irish kickers Jonathan Doerer and Harrison Leonard and more (:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions (24:22) and answer questions from Twitter (32:08).

Former Notre Dame linebacker Kory Minor (1995-98) joins the show to discuss how he ended up at ND after growing up in the Los Angeles area, playing for head coaches Lou Holtz and Bob Davie, his own high school coaching career, his work as a mental toughness expert and more (:52) Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions (25:14) and answer questions from Twitter (32:40).

Former Irish quarterbacks coach Peter Vaas joins the show to discuss the important aspects of quarterback development, the keys to improving on deep throws, how to rebuild the confidence of a backup, working under ND head coaches Lou Holtz and Charlie Weis, his role as an AAC replay official and more. Tyler James and Eric Hansen offer predictions for Kyle Hamilton's freshman season and answer Twitter questions.