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...
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 th...
Welcome back to Onward to Victory! Today, host Alex Painter is joined by author Jim Lefebvre to talk about Notre Dame's famed Four Horsemen backfield. Lefebvre's award-winning work Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions remains the gold standard in Horsemen scholarship. Tune in to learn more about the Horsemen, their legacy, and the environment and happenstance which allowed them to propel to national fame. Enjoy!
Wow! One-hundred episodes on the nose! I'll be. Very happy, thrilled, honored, and all the above to share more about my book "Louis Salmon: All-American" today! After four years of writing and research, which started as an episode of this show, I can't wait for folks to learn more about Lou, who was Notre Dame football's first All-American back in 1903. I'll even read a short excerpt from the work. Thank you for five years, one-hundred episodes, and a whole book's worth of support. Means the wor...
For a sixth consecutive year, Onward to Victory brings you a season preview! Join host Alex Painter and special guest pundit Colton Painter on a breakdown of the current team, position group by position group, the schedule, and other brotherly hi-jinx! We are on the cusp of another go-round, Irish fans. Let Onward to Victory get you prepared for the upcoming season! NOTE: We had some audio issues during the recording. Bear with us! Enjoy!
Happy Olympic Season to those who celebrate! Today on the show, join host Alex Painter on a dive on Tom Lieb, a standout Notre Dame football player, assistant (and sometimes acting head!) coach, and...Olympian medalist in the discus! 100 years ago this year, Tom not only crossed the pond to compete in the Paris Summer Olympics, but he also returned to coach perhaps the most famous offensive line in college football history! Enjoy the story of a Notre Dame legend not oft-told!
Wow! How'd we get so lucky?! Legendary Notre Dame running back (see: National Champion, Consensus All-American, and Cotton Bowl MVP) Vagas Ferguson joins host Alex Painter show today to ring in the five-year anniversary of your favorite Notre Dame football podcast. I think you'll really enjoy it! Hope you enjoy. Here's to five more great years of Notre Dame legacy, lore, and legends. Take care, Irish fans!
Today, and in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, host Alex Painter delves into the storied life of Notre Dame halfback and coach Jack Chevigny, who gave the last full measure on the beach of Iwo Jima during World War II. Hope you enjoy this one, Irish fans.
What an offering! Ever curious about Notre Dame's one-year head coaches? No? Yes? Well, I'm here to tell you that some of these guys were (and still are!) integral pieces of the program as they carried the early years of Notre Dame football often squarely on their shoulders! Take in the fascinating history of the one-year Notre Dame football coaches, and their crucial place in the history of the program. Enjoy!
I bet you have heard of the 'Four Horsemen'...so what about the Seven Mules? Join the show today as host Alex Painter breaks down the other unit on the 1924 team, the impeccable offensive line known as the 'Seven Mules'! Delightfully random, this group made an indelible mark on Notre Dame history exactly a century ago - and has been unfortunately a bit obscured since. Hope you enjoy!
Today, join host Alex Painter as he does a dive on the harrowing Irish Potato Famine of 1845-1852 and how it helped Notre Dame subsist throughout the 19th century, as well as gain an identity they've never lost. The episode provides some necessary context to both the history of the university and the country alike! Enjoy, Irish fans!
Wowee! Irish fans, you don't want to miss this one. Today, join host Alex Painter as he tells the tale of a Australian Rules Football player who made good on the college scene, claiming national fame as a player...and then he ended up as Notre Dame's head coach during the pre-Rockne era! But...The story only begins there. Tune in today!
A real crackerjack of an episode today! Meet John R. Flynn, a lineman on some of those ultra memorable Knute Rockne teams, who would later team up with the most famous crime fighter of the 20th century - Eliot Ness! Tune in today to learn of Ness and Flynn's escapades and to learn more about the times that defined them. Enjoy!
Whoah - what a trip! Today, host Alex Painter tackles the strange, litigious story of the 1965 film 'John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!'. The film, though inherently ridiculous, was taken to court by Notre Dame officials in an attempt to stop its release. What's the story here? Find out today on Onward to Victory!
Welcome! Today, for the second straight year, Onward to Victory designates a November offering to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Join host Alex Painter as he not only outlines the history of Notre Dame squaring off against Native American institutions back in 1910s, 20s, and 30s, but also the overlooked significance of the meetings. Enjoy, Irish fans!
To celebrate the icon's 190th birthday month - Onward to Victory tackles Father William Corby and the famed Irish Brigade of the American Civil War. Corby served as a beacon of inspiration for the gritty outfit, and provided encouragement and spiritual guidance at some of their most pressing moments - including one that will be forever immortalized on campus. Don't miss this one, Irish fans!
Look out, Irish fans - we have a high-flyer joining the show today! Onward to Victory welcomes Len Clark to the show. Len is a veteran journalist who has covered Notre Dame as well as anyone in recent memory. Join Len and host Alex Painter as they tackle a myriad of topics as it pertains to your beloved Fighting Irish. If you didn't already know, Len is a fantastic storyteller with a wide breadth of experience and perspective to draw from. You won't want to miss this one!
Phew - talk about a random episode! Even so, this is a good one (save an allergy-ridden host). Join Alex as he discusses the intersection of Notre Dame and Ivy League Football. Don't sleep on this one, Irish fans - it's a nice walk through Notre Dame history!
Nestled between some of the biggest landmarks on Notre Dame's campus is an assuming yellow brick building called The Presbytery. Join host Alex Painter today to learn more about one of the oldest structures on campus, which played a pivotal part of Notre Dame founder Father Edward Sorin's life and death. Enjoy! Want to learn more? There is a fantastic article written by Notre Dame alumnus Margaret Fosmoe in the Notre Dame Magazine and can be found here . Cover photo by Matt Cashore....
Woohoo! Today is the day! Join Onward to Victory host Alex Painter and special co-host Colton Painter as they breakdown the Irish roster, schedule, and sleepers for the 2023 season. Get in the spirit of the season with this special 'sode, courtesy of your pals at Onward to Victory! This episode is proudly presented by WCScreens.com and sponsored by the show's Consensus All-Americans.
For this episode, pretend your a patron in the famed Linebacker Lounge and raise a glass! Join host Alex Painter for this dive on the origins of perhaps the most famous of all the Notre Dame bars, the Linebacker Lounge, and its intimate connection with Irish football. Cheers, Irish fans!
Here comes the big one! Notre Dame legend Terry Hanratty (QB 1966-1968) joins the show to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the show. An interview for the ages, Terry talks candidly about his time at Notre Dame, some of his favorite teammates, his time spent as a professional, and his thoughts on sports today. You don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!
A great one for you today, Irish fans! Learn more about the life and career of Notre Dame man Elmer Layden. Though he was certainly a member of the 1924 backfield, famously known as 'The Four Horsemen', he was also so much more. Join host Alex Painter and check in today to learn more about this somewhat obscured head coach of Notre Dame - you surely won't regret it! Cheers!
Glad to be back! After a month off podcasting, I gotta say, I missed it terribly! Today, join host Alex Painter for a recap of the Blue/Gold Game from both a family and fan perspective, as well as having the opportunity to meet Head Coach Marcus Freeman in, of all places, Alex's hometown of Richmond, Indiana. We are indeed playing a bit of 'catch-up' today, but look out for a great summer here with Onward to Victory.
An idea so nice, let's try it thrice! Welcome to the third edition of Alex's Irish Anecdotes. One episode, four short stories, including: -When the first bicycle reached Notre Dame's campus -A generational rock star's close connection with the Fighting Irish -Knute Rockne...professional football player? -A short history of campus tradition the Bengal Bouts! Enjoy, Irish fans!
In honor of Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic, and the beginning of the college baseball season, join host Alex Painter on a dive into the origins of baseball at Notre Dame campus, and a memorable ride to the present day! For a university synonymous with the gridiron, get a load of all this amazing history on the diamond today! Enjoy!
As the show puts some energy towards the officially unofficial 'podcast tour' of campus by way of the 'Iconic Sights...' miniseries, the Word of Life mural on the Hesburgh Library, better known as 'Touchdown Jesus' seemed like a grand place to start! Join host (and de facto tour guide) Alex Painter as he runs down the history of the library and the spectacular mural which made it famous! Enjoy the show? Please like, subscribe to receive all the latest updates. Please visit Paypal.me/onwardtovict...
A show tradition continues! Tune in and learn about the sisters of Saint Mary's, who served in battlefield and military hospitals as nurses, and their indelible impact on the Northern war effort! Truly an inspiring story. Additionally, Alex shares the tale of Thomas Bulla, an ardent abolitionist and 'stationmaster' on the Underground Railroad who lived on the modern-day Notre Dame campus! Enjoy, Irish and history fans alike!
