Wake Up the Echoes

It's National Podcast Day, and we're serving up a jam-packed episode that promises no ASMR—just good craic! Pete Bevacqua reflects on Notre Dame’s calculated win over Louisville and the timely arrival of the football bye week—a perfect storm for fans to bask in the glow of victory. Coach Salima Rockwell dives into the nuances of her team's winning volleyball season, reminding us that there’s more to the game than just spikes and serves (though those don’t hurt). And just when you think we’re done, WWE’s Sheamus rolls through with “Banger after Banger after Banger,” because who needs downtime when we're here to Wake Up the Echoes?

Fall is officially upon us, and so is the start of official practices for basketball. Here comes Micah Shrewsberry as this week's extra special guest in this football/basketball crossover episode. We're talking football players that could be basketball players, hoopers that found their way to the field, and everything in between. Benjamin Morrison's dream board makes us all want to reach for the stars. Isaiah Dunn continues to crush his new role as co-host. And maybe Seattle isn't as rainy as everyone thinks it is. You'll just have to listen to find out.

Season two has officially arrived, and we could not be more excited to share what's in store for Wake Up The Echoes. We've made quite a few changes to keep things interesting for Fighting Irish fans and first-time listeners. For starters, James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua will officially become a regular guest on the show as he takes us through his first year at the helm of Notre Dame Athletics. We're also welcoming Isaiah Dunn to the set this season as Tony's official co-host for all football-themed episodes. We're going to be playing games (on set, too), meeting new faces, and finding all the ways to give you never-before-heard conversations between your Notre Dame favorites. There's even an opportunity to take home a piece of the set... So stay tuned this season. We know you've been waiting for our return!

It's been a wild first season of Wake Up the Echoes, Fighting Irish Fans! We can't believe we're at the season finale, either. Thank you for sticking around as we welcomed new faces, honored legendary ones, discussed big ideas, reminisced on coldest moments, and answered your burning questions. Here's to putting a bookmark right at the end of this episode for next year, just we know where we left off. We'll see you next season!

The University of Notre Dame will welcome elite international club soccer competition when England’s Chelsea FC and Scotland’s Celtic FC face off on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Notre Dame Stadium. So naturally, Wake Up the Echoes welcomed two Legends on the show to talk about the "friendly" matchup. Speaking of legends, who better to send off our women's basketball team into March Madness than the clutch National Champion Arike Ogunbowale. This episode wraps up Coach Ivey's first season on WUTE, but that's only because she has some dancing to do!

We've officially entered March, and Notre Dame Men's Basketball hitting its stride at the perfect time. Micah Shrewsberry makes a compelling case (not that we need convincing) for Markus Burton to be ACC Rookie of the Year. A legendary Swan makes an appearance, and we're graced with his presence - and financial literacy & planning advice. Speaking of the future, tournament time is about to begin, and there's no better time for the Irish to be heating up.

Join us as we commemorate 16 remarkable years with the iconic Jack Swarbrick, the visionary University Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics. In this exclusive and heartfelt episode, we delve into the extraordinary legacy crafted by our fearless leader. Prepare to be captivated by untold tales, cherished memories, and the profound impact Swarbrick has left on the Notre Dame community. With surprise appearances from very special guests, this celebration is not just a reflection on the past, but a glimpse into the enduring legacy that will continue to shape the future of Notre Dame Athletics.

NBA All-Star Weekend is over... and we have some thoughts. Who's the second best shooter of all-time? What's the best basketball movie out there? Where is that photo of Coach Shrews as Jake Shuttlesworth?? One thing we know for certain: When talking about great hoopers, start with the great state of Indiana.

After an electric win over Virginia Tech, Notre Dame men's basketball joins the set of WUTE for an hour of good vibes all around. Former shot-blocker and current shot-caller Jordan Cornette joins us on set and shares a few stories that you won't want to miss. We hope this episode makes you just as happy as the crowd when Zona drains a corner three.

Wake Up the Echoes gives you another sneak peek behind the recruiting process, this time for men's hoops. And speaking of recruiting, South Bend's own Demetrius Jackson joins the show and looks back at fond memories of his early connections to Notre Dame. A special appearance is also made by the 2015 ACC Championship trophy that takes a small field trip to center stage.