The Shamrock: A show about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are joined by The Athletic's NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler to discuss the Irish's interesting draft prospects. How much did Ian Book elevate his stock? Tommy Tremble's potential. Where do Aaron Banks and Robert Hainsey fit at the next level?

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The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to a weird National Signing Day in South Bend. Fighting Irish Head Coach Brian Kelly didn't even take questions during what was a bizarre press conference. What can Notre Dame do to recruit like Alabama & Clemson?

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Co-Host of 'The Solid Verbal' Ty Hildenbrandt joins Pete & Matt to talk Notre Dame football. Could & should the program join the ACC full-time? The Athletic's Andy Staples penned a column to new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips about how the conference needs to make it happen. The guys look at Brian Kelly's tenure in South Bend & project what happens next. Plus, how 'The Solid Verbal' became a popular CFB podcast.

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ESPN broadcaster & Notre Dame alum Mike Monaco joins Pete & Matt to discuss his time in South Bend & his post-graduate career. The NCAA puts Notre Dame on probation for recruiting violations. The guys dive into what that means and why the penalties were handed down. 

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The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome John Walters to the show! The guys take a deep dive into Notre Dame football and its current position in the national landscape of college football. Brian Kelly has gone from someone who people thought wouldn't make it in South Bend to one of the best Notre Dame coaches of all time. Plus, why was the National Championship the least watched game in the BCS/CFP era?

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The Athletic's Cincinnati beat writer Justin Williams joins Pete & Matt to discuss what Notre Dame is getting with new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman.

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Pete & Matt are joined by The Athletic's Wisconsin beat reporter Jesse Temple to discuss new Notre Dame QB Jack Coan. Why is Coan leaving Wisconsin and what type of skillset is he bringing to South Bend?

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The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna have instant reaction to Notre Dame's loss to Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

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Pete and Matt are joined by former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long to get more insight into what challenges the Alabama offense presents, how Ian Book has grown since 2018, and if elite QB's are necessary in college football to win a title.

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The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna set the stage for Notre Dame vs. Alabama on New Year's Day. If the Irish can pull the upset as a 20 point underdog, would it be the best win in program history? The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins the show to talk about the game from the Alabama perspective and gives insight into how Nick Saban has transformed the Crimson Tide since the 2012 title game.

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