THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 70–7 Senior Day demolition of Syracuse, and star running back Jadarian Price joins the show! It was a record-setting performance for the Irish, who exploded for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back. Mike and Jessica relive their favorite moments from...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s eighth straight win, a dominant 37–15 victory over No. 22 Pitt. They’re also joined by superstar defensive back Tae Johnson! In the 74th meeting between the Irish and Panthers, Notre Dame’s defense delivered yet another stellar performance. Johnson snagged hi...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, plus star wide receiver Malachi Fields. Mike and Jess kick things off by breaking down Notre Dame’s dominant 49–10 win over Navy — the team’s seventh straight victory — and preview this weeken...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana react to the College Football Playoff Rankings and our Notre Dame Fighting Irish being ranked 10th. As we all know, the haters will always have something to say about Notre Dame and the football program, and they have been very vocal especially in Miami, as the Hurricanes are ranked...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s sixth straight win — a 25-10 victory over rival Boston College in Chestnut Hill. As usual, Heisman hopeful Jeremiyah Love stole the show with a 94-yard touchdown run, all while chatting with the Irish sideline mid-play. Mike and Jess discuss what Love was say...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana guide us through the bye week and get us ready for the rest of the season — starting with this week’s matchup against rival Boston College. The show kicks off with our midseason superlatives — plus Jess’ review of a recent wedding’s cookie table — as Mike and Jess hand out awards fo...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap an incredible weekend in South Bend as Jeremiyah Love and the Irish took down their rival USC Trojans — possibly for the last time ever. Mike and Jess open the show in near-celebration mode, knowing Notre Dame was staring at playoff elimination with a loss to their longtime ne...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap Notre Dame’s dominant 36-7 win over North Carolina State. After a slow start to the season, the Irish defense has found its rhythm, allowing 13 points or fewer in each of the past three games. In a twist, it was the offense that struggled to finish drives this week — even whil...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s 28–7 win over Boise State. The Irish defense looked revitalized with Leonard Moore’s return, holding the Broncos to just one touchdown and making a statement in South Bend. From Jadarian Price’s explosive touchdown run to Marcus Freeman’s visible frustration...

On this episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome a very special guest—Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. Love has been at the center of the Irish’s explosive offense, and he joins the show for nearly 20 minutes to talk about what it’s like to play in one of the nation’s most dynamic attacks. He shares his perspecti...

On this week’s episode of THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down another statement win for the Irish—this time a 56–13 rout of Sam Pittman’s Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. It marks the second straight week Notre Dame has hung 56 points on a Power Four opponent, a testament to an offense that looks nearly unstoppable. Quarterback...

Notre Dame fans finally have a reason to celebrate as THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish dives deep into the team’s first win of the season—a 56–30 statement victory over in-state rival Purdue. In this week’s episode, hosts Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down every angle of the game, debating whether Irish supporters should feel optimistic or cautious after the performance. T...

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana deliver an in-depth breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in South Bend. In a nationally ranked top-20 showdown at Notre Dame Stadium, the Aggies scored a dramatic game-winning touchdown to seal a 41-point offensive outbu...

Get Ready for Game Day! Join THE ECHOES LIVE in South Bend with Jessica Smetana, Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks as they relive their Notre Dame glory days and break down Saturday’s top-25 showdown between the Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies. Presented by Drive & Shine Car Wash—don’t miss the action and insights from your favorite ND voices, live before kickoff! #sports #football #notredame

On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana get you ready for one of the biggest games of the weekend: #8 Notre Dame vs. #16 Texas A&M. Jessica will be LIVE from South Bend on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, bringing you coverage and insights leading up to kickoff with special guests Kyle Rudolph and Aaron Banks. Be sure to tune in t...

On the latest episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana break down Notre Dame’s heartbreaking road loss at Miami. The Irish started slow, rallied back in true Marcus Freeman fashion, but ultimately fell on a last-second Hurricanes field goal. Mike and Jess share their thoughts on C.J. Carr’s performance in a tough environment—where the fi...

On Episode 5 of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana dive into a jam-packed show as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare for their Sunday night primetime matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. The episode begins with some news off the field: Notre Dame unveiled a brand-new football logo. Mike and Jess debate the design, asking the important question — is the leprechaun running into the e...

On the fourth episode of The Echoes, we start the show with breaking news! CJ Carr was named the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. We originally recorded on Monday, but quickly added our breakdown of Carr’s win over Kenny Minchey in the training camp battle. Was it the right decision by Marcus Freeman? Jessica Smetana and Mike Golic Jr. dive into it. The conversation then shi...

On Episode 3 of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana start with a major development in South Bend—beer coolers are being moved into Notre Dame Stadium. Yes, really. Mike and Jess reminisce about pregaming, tailgating, and the realities of sneaking alcohol into the stands, including Mike’s own attempt at keeping pace with seasoned tailgaters. La...

On this episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, helmets and shoulder pads are officially on as Notre Dame kicks off fall training camp. Mike shares stories from his days in South Bend and compares his experiences under Charlie Weis and Brian Kelly. The duo also breaks down which Irish players could break out on both sides of the ball this season, and which position group is...

On the debut episode of The Echoes with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana, we dive into the expectations for Notre Dame as the Irish look to build on last season’s run to the national championship game. With Marcus Freeman entering his fourth full season as head coach, Mike and Jess discuss how far he can take this team, the biggest challenges ahead, and what defines success in South Bend this fa...