Talk of the Irish

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Talk of the Irish is a podcast by students for students at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, MI. In addition to commentary on school life and events, students also interview alumni from Notre Dame Prep and its five heritage schools, who share stories on how the school and its Catholic, Marist teachings, impacted their lives.

  1. Apr 17

    Episode 45: Student and Staff Market Preview

    In this episode of "Talk of the Irish," the student podcast club previews Notre Dame Prep's first Student and Staff Market on April 20. The market will feature homemade goods, baked goods, and other services. This episode features students Sofia Monahan, Daniela Alonso Lopez, and Audrey Love.

    Episode 45: Student and Staff Market Preview

  2. Apr 13

    Episode 44: NDP Student Market Spotlight: Positive Pursuits by Marisa

    In this episode of "Talk of the Irish," NDP student Marisa Bitonti shares her inspiration behind her business, "Positive Pursuits by Marisa," which specializes in ASL coloring books. Bitonti is one of several vendors at this year's inaugural Student and Staff Market, held on April 20 from 6- to 8 p.m. at the NDP upper school campus.

  3. Mar 26

    Episode 43: Teen Truth at NDP: Faith, Pressure, and Choosing Who You Are

    In this episode, NDP student podcasters sit down with Brandon McCall, a Teen Truth motivational speaker and youth football coach. McCall's mission is to help students make better choices by promoting positivity and inspiration. In talking with NDP students, McCall shared his personal journey of faith, the importance of protecting mental health, character development in the face of peer pressure, and more. Learn more about Brandon here: https://teentruth.net/brandonmccall/

  4. Mar 16

    Episode 42: Learning Jewish Life: A Conversation with the Jewish Federation of Detroit

    In this episode, student hosts Kevin Carter and Sebastian Goss interview  representatives from the Jewish Federation of Detroit. In an eye opening interview, Carter and Goss give listeners a glimpse into Jewish religion, culture, and lifestyle.

  5. Feb 20

    Episode 41: Built Different: Inside NDP's New IB Design Technology Class

    In this episode, the "Talk of the Irish" podcast club sits down with NDP teacher Louise Palardy for an inside look the high school's latest course offering: IB Design Technology. The course is designed to allow students to explore the journey of raw materials to products with a key focus on design thinking.

  6. Jan 30

    Episode 39: NDP to Launch New IB World Religions Class

    In this episode of "Talk of the Irish," Notre Dame Prep teacher David Slusser shares details on the high school's new IB World Religions class. The class explores different faiths, religions and cultures throughout the world and how commonality in faith and spirituality can bring humanity together.

  7. Jan 30

    Episode 40: From Prep to the Pros: Notre Dame Alum Bryce Baringer Kicks His Way to the Super Bowl

    Notre Dame Prep alumnus Bryce Baringer NDP'17 recently sat down with his alma mater's podcast club and interviewee Auggy Villajuan to reflect on the New England Patriots' amazing season and his excitement ahead of Super Bowl LX.

  8. 12/01/2025

    Episode 38: An Audio Drama (Episode 1: A Night at the Cinema)

    In this episode, podcasters join together with the NDP Creative Writing Club and theatre department to craft an original audio show titled "The Frequency of Anomalies - A Night at the Cinema."

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Talk of the Irish is a podcast by students for students at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, MI. In addition to commentary on school life and events, students also interview alumni from Notre Dame Prep and its five heritage schools, who share stories on how the school and its Catholic, Marist teachings, impacted their lives.

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  • Creator
    Notre Dame Preparatory School
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Talk of the Irish
  • Show Website
    Talk of the Irish