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The Shamrock: A show about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Pete Sampson talks about the college program that you either love to love or love to hate, the Notre Dame Fight Irish. This podcast takes you deep inside the Fighting Irish program.

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Episodes

Evaluating Notre Dame's NFL Draft prospects

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202139 min

Notre Dame's bizarre National Signing Day

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 202142 min

Special Guest: Ty Hildenbrandt

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 01, 202152 min

NCAA puts Notre Dame on probation for recruiting violations + Mike Monaco

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202150 min

Special Guest: John Walters

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 202146 min

Notre Dame hires Marcus Freeman as new DC

The Athletic's Cincinnati beat writer Justin Williams joins Pete & Matt to discuss what Notre Dame is getting with new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 202144 min

Getting to know new Notre Dame QB Jack Coan

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202140 min

Notre Dame falls in Rose Bowl Game

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna have instant reaction to Notre Dame's loss to Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 20211 hr 1 min

Special Guest: Former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202036 min

Notre Dame vs. Alabama deep dive

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 24, 202059 min

Notre Dame earns a spot in the College Football Playoff

The Athletic's Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame being selected for the College Football Playoff. Can the Fighting Irish pull off the upset against Alabama? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202036 min

Fighting Irish fall to Clemson. Are they in the playoff?

The Athletic's Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna have instant reaction to Notre Dame's blowout loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship. Will the FIghting Irish make the CFB Playoff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202034 min

The rematch: Notre Dame vs. Clemson part II

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna break down this weekend's ACC Championship from every angle. Can Notre Dame beat Clemson twice in the same season, this time with Trevor Lawrence on the field? If the Irish do win, does Ian Book become a Heisman finalist? The 10.5 point spread is an insult to Notre Dame. Plus, the guys get into some CFB Playoff scenarios & go through a shortlist of replacements for DC Clark Lea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 17, 202043 min

Lea takes Vandy job as Notre Dame preps for Clemson in ACC title

Clark Lea is leaving Notre Dame to become the Vanderbilt Head Coach. How does his departure impact ND in the short and long term? Northwestern AD Jim Phillips will be the new ACC Commissioner. Plus, special Guest Tim Bourret joins this show. Tim, a Notre Dame graduate who spent nearly 40 years as Clemson's SID, gives his unique perspective on The Fighting Irish, Dabo Swinney, Trevor Lawrence, Ian Book & Saturday's ACC Championship game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 1 min

Special Guest: Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Ian Williams

Pete & Matt welcome Ian Williams to the show! The former Notre Dame defensive lineman gives insights on his Notre Dame experience & details how the Fighting Irish program has changed since his days in South Bend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202032 min

Ian Book becomes Notre Dame's all-time winningest QB

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's 45-21 win over Syracuse. Ian Book is Notre Dame's all-time winningest QB. The game was not perfect by any means but the FIghting Irish finish the regular season 10-0 & will have two weeks to prepare for the ACC title game vs. Clemson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 202044 min

Special Guest: Tony Dungy

Pete & Matt welcome Notre Dame on NBC analyst Tony Dungy to The Shamrock! The Super Bowl Champion discusses what it has been like covering Notre Dame this season, grades the Fighting Irish coaching staff & gives his take on whether Notre Dame can beat Clemson again in the ACC title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 202022 min

Notre Dame officially headed to ACC title game. Would Clark Lea take the Vandy job?

It's official! Notre Dame will play for the ACC title in Charlotte. It's the Fighting Irish's first conference championship game in the storied history of the program. The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss how it happened & get into CFB Playoff scenarios. Plus, will Clark Lea leave Brian Kelly's staff to become the head coach at Vanderbilt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202034 min

Notre Dame's undefeated season rolls on

The Athletic's Pete Sampson, Matt Fortuna & special guest Brendan Marks discuss Notre Dame's 31-17 win vs. North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Fighting Irish are now 9-0 with 2 regular season games left on the schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202036 min

Special Guest: Mike Golic Jr. + UNC Preview

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome former Notre Dame lineman & ESPN Radio Host Mike Golic Jr. to the show! How impactful are the injuries to starting right guard Tommy Kraemer & center Jarrett Patterson? The Fighting Irish's depth will be tested vs. North Carolina on Friday. OC Tommy Rees & DC Clark Lea are having great seasons as play callers. What is the ceiling for this Notre Dame team? Plus, the guys preview Friday's game vs. North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. S...

Nov 24, 202049 min

Special Guest: Former Notre Dame walk on Mick Assaf

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome former Notre Dame RB & entrepreneur Mick Assaf to The Shamrock. Mick talks about his business venture 'Yoke' & how starting a business is like the game of football. Plus, he explains why his former teammates Ian Book & Kyren Williams are having so much success under new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202038 min

Notre Dame beats BC for Brian Kelly's 100th win

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to Notre Dame's win vs. Boston College in Chestnut Hill. It's the Fighting Irish's 8th straight win in the series. Ian Book might have played the best statistical game of his career. An update on the CFB Playoff race. Plus, Brian Kelly wins his 100th game as Notre Dame head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202032 min

More on Notre Dame's win vs. Clemson with Eric Mac Lain

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna welcome ACC Network analyst & former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Maclain to the show. Tommy Rees called an outstanding game vs. Brent Venables and the Tigers defense. Should Notre Dame join the ACC full time? Plus, the guys preview & predict Saturday's matchup with Boston College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202049 min

Notre Dame beats #1 Clemson in instant classic

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna react to one of the best wins in Notre Dame history. It's the Irish's 1st win over a #1 team in 27 years. Ian Book stepped up and played an unbelievable football game. Briany Kelly gets the signature win he was looking for. Notre Dame is in the driver's seat to reach the ACC title game and a CFB Playoff appearance is now in the cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202039 min

Clemson preview with Grace Raynor

The Athletic's Pete Sampson, Matt Fortuna & Grace Raynor preview Notre Dame's biggest game of the season against the #1 team in the country. Do the Fighting Irish have an edge with Trevor Lawrence on the sideline? The guys make their official game predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202055 min

Notre Dame remains unbeaten & it's officially Clemson week

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna officially welcome you to Clemson week....without Trevor Lawrence. The guys discuss what this games means & how it has changed now that the best QB in the country will be on the sideline. Plus, quick takeaways from the Fighting Irish's 31-13 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 202038 min

Mike Tirico joins the show!

Mike Tirico joins Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna to discuss what it's like being the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC Sports. Tirico talks about doing the job in 2020, his chemistry with color commentator Tony Dungy & goes behind-the-scenes inside the football facility. Notre Dame vs. Clemson is less than 2 weeks away. Will this be the 1st of 2 matchups between the Irish & Tigers this season? Plus, a quick Georgia Tech preview & game predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Oct 27, 202042 min

Notre Dame routs Pitt

After the Irish take care of business against Pitt, Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna break down everything from Notre Dame's 45-3 win. Thoughts on Brian Kelly's post game comments, Ian Book's performance, and the significance of this win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202032 min

Pitt preview & special guest Mike McGlinchey

Pete & Matt welcon former Notre Dame offensive lineman & 1st round draft pick Mike McGlinchey joins the show. He talks about how he still connects with Notre Dame football, what he thinks of this year's offensive line unit & what it means to play football for The Fighting Irish. He also details his experience in the Super Bowl with the 49ers. Plus, the guys prep for Saturday's game vs. Pitt. Could this be a trap game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 22, 202051 min

An ugly win vs. Louisville

The Athletic's Pete Sampson & Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's 12-7 win vs. Louisville. There is no doubt that this was about as ugly a win as you'll see in college football but in 2020 a win is a win. Pete has instant reaction from the press box while Matt shares his big picture takeaways from Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202035 min
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