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Diving into the captivating past while contemplating the present and future of Notre Dame Football.

Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast Alex Painter (Onward to Victory)

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Diving into the captivating past while contemplating the present and future of Notre Dame Football.

    Ninety-Four: 'Come on you Mules, the Horsemen are Waiting!' - Notre Dame's Seven Mules

    Ninety-Four: 'Come on you Mules, the Horsemen are Waiting!' - Notre Dame's Seven Mules

    I bet you have heard of the 'Four Horsemen'...so what about the Seven Mules? Join the show today as host Alex Painter breaks down the other unit on the 1924 team, the impeccable offensive line known as the 'Seven Mules'! Delightfully random, this group made an indelible mark on Notre Dame history exactly a century ago - and has been unfortunately a bit obscured since. Hope you enjoy!

    • 38 min
    Ninety-Three: "From Famine to Fighting Irish" - Notre Dame and the Potato Famine

    Ninety-Three: "From Famine to Fighting Irish" - Notre Dame and the Potato Famine

    Today, join host Alex Painter as he does a dive on the harrowing Irish Potato Famine of 1845-1852 and how it helped Notre Dame subsist throughout the 19th century, as well as gain an identity they've never lost. The episode provides some necessary context to both the history of the university and the country alike!
    Enjoy, Irish fans!

    • 37 min
    Ninety-Two: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Pat O'Dea - Notre Dame Head Coach and 'Kangaroo Kicker'

    Ninety-Two: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Pat O'Dea - Notre Dame Head Coach and 'Kangaroo Kicker'

    Wowee! Irish fans, you don't want to miss this one. Today, join host Alex Painter as he tells the tale of a Australian Rules Football player who made good on the college scene, claiming national fame as a player...and then he ended up as Notre Dame's head coach during the pre-Rockne era! But...The story only begins there. Tune in today!

    • 34 min
    Ninety-One: ’From the Gridiron to the G-Men’: John R. Flynn’s Pursuit of Justice with Eliot Ness

    Ninety-One: ’From the Gridiron to the G-Men’: John R. Flynn’s Pursuit of Justice with Eliot Ness

    A real crackerjack of an episode today! Meet John R. Flynn, a lineman on some of those ultra memorable Knute Rockne teams, who would later team up with the most famous crime fighter of the 20th century - Eliot Ness!
    Tune in today to learn of Ness and Flynn's escapades and to learn more about the times that defined them. Enjoy!

    • 40 min
    Ninety: A Brief History of the Puzzling Film ’John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!’

    Ninety: A Brief History of the Puzzling Film ’John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!’

    Whoah - what a trip! Today, host Alex Painter tackles the strange, litigious story of the 1965 film 'John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!'. The film, though inherently ridiculous, was taken to court by Notre Dame officials in an attempt to stop its release. What's the story here? Find out today on Onward to Victory!

    • 30 min
    Eighty-Nine: ’Sacred Showdowns’: Notre Dame’s Meetings with Native Foes

    Eighty-Nine: ’Sacred Showdowns’: Notre Dame’s Meetings with Native Foes

    Welcome! Today, for the second straight year, Onward to Victory designates a November offering to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Join host Alex Painter as he not only outlines the history of Notre Dame squaring off against Native American institutions back in 1910s, 20s, and 30s, but also the overlooked significance of the meetings. Enjoy, Irish fans! 

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Binker111 ,

A painter thanks a Painter

Alex’s deep love for Notre Dame is matched by his deep knowledge of Notre Dame history. It was a please being a guest on a podcast I love listening to.

IrishFan1005 ,

AWESOME!

This is a GREAT podcast to listen to if you are a ND football fan (even if you are not) Unbelievable knowledge and awesome content delivered in each episode.

Michael Finan ,

Awesome.

Alex! Thanks from New Jersey. Recently attended the Navy game with my 15yr old for his first game. Rekindled my love of ND and I believe started my sons. When i got home stumbled upon your podcast and already on episode 10. Wish we listened on our 10 hr car journey. I appreciate your work!!
Michael Finan, Rutherford, NJ

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