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.
The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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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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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
Brian Kelly joins the show to talk Notre Dame exit, Irish legacy, Marcus Freeman and more!
Host Matt and Pete interview former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly about his departure, his enduring affection for the Irish, and his LSU tenure.
June 30, 2026
Notre Dame Fan Survey Recap: Why You Are So High on Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish in 2026
Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson recap the Notre Dame Fan Survey, revealing why fans are optimistic about Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish in 2026.
June 27, 2026
Notre Dame is No. 1 in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings with Adam Rittenberg
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins Matt and Pete to explain why Notre Dame tops future power rankings and how Marcus Freeman built this success.
154 total episodes available with 66 transcripts
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