The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

I’m not an ND fan but these two are very good, knowledgeable, pleasant, and non “homers”. They aren’t like the OSU podcast groups I’ve heard where they seem very biased. I will say (my opinions) as a USC fan and grad who woefully regrets the irresponsible hiring of Lincoln Riley that I think your 6 year deal to Freeman might be premature. I credit him for getting the Irish back on track after NIU but you guys have no signature wins this year. What top 25 team have the Irish beaten and yet they are rewarding Freeman (two sketchy seasons prior) with a huge contract extension. No top 25 wins. If he loses to IU (a possibility) then what have you got? I predict Freeman will be like Wittingham, Karl Dorrell, and Lincoln Riley. A mistake! I hope I’m wrong for your sakes. You guys have a very good show. PS: I was at the Anthony Davis game in 74’. 55-24 at the Colisseum. I remember Terry Hanratty!

I love Pete. I listen to other podcasts to hear him. But i don’t regularly listen to this one because Fortuna is just terrible. He is on an ND podcast and doesn’t like ND - it’s so obvious. Tonight he said “Penn State is deeper, more talented and more physical”. REALLY? ND is down to second and third stringers at a bunch of positions and still won!!! My goodness. Stupid statements like that make this nearly impossible to listen to. And i won’t be unless it’s after a great win and I’m just looking for content. Thanks Pete!! Lose Fortuna dude.

Pete and Matt continue to provide excellent and objective analysis. Their chemistry makes for an enjoyable podcast. Also want to welcome Matt back and wish him all the best as he recovers.

This is a stand out among Notre Dame podcasts due to the quality of the hosts’ reporting, guests, and command of the narratives. However, I’m compelled to write to disagree with the assertion on November 23, 2024 episode that the shamrock series should be played more often in New York. Getting into Yankee Stadium for the game was an unmitigated disaster of the kind I wouldn’t wish on a Michigan fan. It was pure chaos and not the kind college football fans root for. It was a thousand times worse than the MetLife game and I say that as a New Yorker who hates crossing the river. Maybe they could try Citi Field but if ND ever returns to Yankee Stadium I would consider it an insult to the fan base.