The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

The Independent is the essential listen for fans of Fighting Irish football. Pete Sampson of the Athletic and Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone are back to take you inside the Notre Dame program. With a combined 35 years + of experience on the ND beat, this twice weekly podcast has you covered for everything blue and gold.

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  Episode #157

  Live fan questions on Notre Dame camp and more

  Aug 13, 202658 min

  It's been a minute since we did this, and there is a ton to talk about. Join Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson LIVE on The Independent to talk all things Notre Dame football, Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and more. The Fighting Irish are three weeks away from kicking off the 2026 season at Lambeau Field vs. Wisconsin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #156

  Who stands out for Notre Dame as fall practice is underway?

  Aug 7, 202649 min

  Notre Dame is two practices in, and the Fighting Irish are showing off their depth. Pete Sampson and Matt Fortuna are here to break down position battles and more, as Marcus Freeman's squad begins camp as the No. 5 team in the country, according to the coaches' poll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #155

  Notre Dame Fall Camp Preview. Plus, the USC Rivalry is Back and more!

  Aug 6, 202649 min

  You hear that sound? It's the smashing of the pads as fall camp gets underway this week at Notre Dame. Marcus Freeman addressed reporters about what to expect as he gears up for his fifth season leading the Fighting Irish. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to talk about that and much more. Plus, the USC rivalry is back! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #154

  Notre Dame has new alternate jerseys, a jersey patch and oh, by the way, camp starts next week

  Jul 31, 202644 min

  Fall camp is less than a week away, and the Notre Dame hype train rolls on. Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman sat with reporters last week to check in on where things stand as he readies for Year 5 in South Bend. Plus, some jersey news has fans talking, both good and bad. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson are here to discuss all of that and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #153

  Brian Kelly joins the show to talk Notre Dame exit, Irish legacy, Marcus Freeman and more!

  Jul 14, 202640 min

  Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly joins The Independent for this extended exclusive interview. Matt and Pete talk to the Irish’s all-time winningest coach about his Irish exit, the affection he still has for Notre Dame, why things didn’t work out at LSU, what could have been and much more. Kelly praises Marcus Freeman and the current staff for all that they have accomplished, and he talks about what life has been like these past few months without a team to coach after 35 years of running programs. Plus, will he get back into coaching? Kelly talks all that and more on the latest episode of The Independent! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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