Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

Former Notre Dame graduate transfer and linebacker Adam Shibley joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” host Mike Berardino and Fernando Ramirez this week to speak on his business that helps put on football camps. His company, TUFF, only charges a donation of at least $1 for young athletes to attend. This helps kids learn from some of the best players in the nation and t...

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his MOGL co-founder Ayden Syal joined “Pod of Gold” this week to lend their perspective on how their fast-growing, compliance-centric company can help restore sanity to the Name, Image, Likeness process.  Wimbush, who went 13-3 as the starter in 2017-18 before moving on to Central Florida as a graduate transfer, also weighed in on...

Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire knows a thing or two about QB battles. Nicknamed The Lucky Lefty, Zaire, now lives in California. He joined Pod of Gold hosts and Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino Wednesday for a wide ranging conversation that touched on the state of the QB position for the Irish, recruiting and life in the NIL and cryptocurrency world.

We know for sure now that Garth Brooks has friends in low places. Just kidding.  The music megastar and hall of famer, chatted with South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino prior to Saturday's 7 p.m. concert at Notre Dame Stadium.

NFL Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame fullback Jerome Bettis is back on campus to complete his degree and help mentor the current football program under the direction of first-year head Marcus Freeman. "The Bus" recently joined South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino to reminisce about his Irish playing days, Lou Holtz, NIL, the NFL Draft and much m...

ND Insider and South Bend Tribune Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino break down Notre Dame's 93rd annual Blue-Gold Game with South Bend Tribune Columnist Tom Noie.

ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast makes it return with new hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino. Meet the team as they talk Notre Dame Spring football practice with ND Insider and South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Noie.

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss the significance of Marcus Freeman winning his first game in the Fiesta Bowl, what challenges await him as a first-time head coach, the importance of recruiting and how to balance that workload, if he was surprised by Brian Kelly's move to LSU, Ian Book's future in the NFL and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make Fiesta...

Jaden Mickey, a four-star cornerback recruit from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, joins the podcast to discuss his reaction to head coach Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman becoming the new head coach, why he decided to stick with his commitment to the Irish, playing against former ND commit C.J. Williams and other talented players in California, his expectations as an early enrolled fresh...

Tyler James and Eric Hansen catch up with a wild few days for Notre Dame football as head coach Brian Kelly departed for LSU and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is expected to replace him. Was Freeman the right choice? Why did Kelly leave? What does so many assistant coaches staying mean for the Irish? Then 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss the recru...

Former Notre Dame left tackle Mike McGlinchey joins the podcast to discuss watching the 2021 Irish, how the program and Brian Kelly evolved during his time at Notre Dame, former teammate Hunter Bivin's impact on the program, Notre Dame's offensive line play this season, McGlinchey's recovery from a season-ending injury, the legendary tackles he's played with for the San Francisco 49ers and more.&n...

Bruce Feldman, a college football reporter for FOX Sports and writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss where Notre Dame fits in the College Football Playoff discussion, what the playoff committee should focus on with the top teams in the country, how head-to-head games should matter, what the head coaching market for ND defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman will look like this offseaso...

Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's improvement this season, how to slow down Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong, why the Cavaliers have struggled on defense, who he thinks will win a wide-open ACC, what's wrong with Clemson this season, which team he'd nominate to play the Irish in the Peach Bowl and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Han...

Rick Minter, a two-time defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of stopping Navy's triple-option offense, how a defense can create a scheme specific for this week, if it's harder on defensive linemen or linebacker, how Marcus Freeman has done in his first season as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, the impact of safety Kyle Hamilton's injury, what it take...

Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss if safety Kyle Hamilton has secured a high draft position, why he anticipated a big season from defensive end Isaiah Foskey, what makes Jarrett Patterson an attractive center prospect, why running back Kyren Williams will be coveted, which Notre Dame player has surprised him, what the Irish are facing in North Carolina...

Former Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer joins the podcast to discuss how Tyler Buchner has played as a freshman quarterback, his expectations for Buchner as he continues to develop, the difficulties Mirer faced as a young quarterback and the challenge of playing on the road, how the Irish can be successful playing multiple quarterbacks, what's keeping Mirer busy now and more. Then Tyler James and...

ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's offensive line improvement against Virginia Tech, if it's sustainable for the rest of the season, how Tyler Buchner helps the Irish offense, who he'd start at quarterback, how his offensive line in 2012 managed shared time between QBs Everett Golson and Tommy Rees, the impact Chris Watt made as a graduate assistant last season, what a...

247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's loss to Cincinnati, the quarterback talent on ND's roster, how the Irish can improve its quarterback room, if the efforts in the 2022 and 2023 classes at the position are encouraging, how high ND's 2022 class can finish and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Virginia Tech predictions in "Place You...

Aaron Taylor, a two-time All-American and Lombardi Award winner as a Notre Dame offensive lineman, CBS Sports analyst and founder of the Joe Moore Award, joins the podcast to colorfully discuss what has surprised him about the way the Irish have played on the offensive line, if the issues are fixable this season, what will be required for the line to improve, how the quarterbacks' athleticism impa...

Barry Alvarez, former Wisconsin athletic director and Hall of Fame coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the Notre Dame-Wisconsin series, former Wisconsin QB Jack Coan playing for the Irish, the success of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, Alvarez's decision to leave Lou Holtz's staff at Notre Dame to become head coach at Wisconsin, why the program has sustained its winning ways,...

Gary Godsey, who stepped in at quarterback for Notre Dame's upset victory over No. 13 Purdue in 2000, joins the podcast to discuss how he learned he would replace injured starter Arnaz Battle, his preparation to play against Purdue QB Drew Brees, his most vivid memories from the game, how the the rest of his career played out, what he thinks of ND's current quarterbacks, what he's doing now and mo...

Former Irish offensive lineman Bob Morton joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 41-38 victory over Florida State, the Irish offensive line struggles, how freshman Blake Fisher fared in his first start, the challenges Michael Carmody faced in replacing him, the difficulties of playing in an environment like FSU, how much improvement he expects to see on the offensive line and more. Then Tyler J...

Matt Murschel, national college football writer for the Orlando Sentinel, joins the podcast to discuss Florida State's quarterback competition, the impact of new transfers joining the Seminoles, if head coach Mike Norvell has the program heading in the right direction, the state of Florida's three biggest football programs, his perspective on Notre Dame and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen m...

Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins the podcast to discuss the bevy of changes across college football this offseason, the effects of conference realignment, the future of the 12-team playoff, Notre Dame's most difficult game in 2021, the expectations for Jack Coan and Marcus Freeman, the Irish player that intrigues him the most, Brian Kelly's legacy and more. Then...

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Robby Toma joins the podcast to discuss the pride he takes in seeing other Hawaii products at ND, why the Irish have had success with recruits from the islands, his expectations for Marist Liufau, the compassion shown for Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, the bright futures for Jordan Botelho and Kahanu Kia, how he evolved as a wide receiver during his career and more. Then T...