THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome legendary Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn to the show!

As Mike points out early in the episode, there are plenty of similarities between Quinn's Notre Dame teams and the 2026 Fighting Irish squad—both carrying sky-high expectations heading into the season.

Before Brady joins the show, Jess shares what it was like being in New York City as the Knicks captured their first NBA Championship in 53 years and how she celebrated the historic victory with her fiancé's family.

The conversation then shifts to Phil Steele's Preseason All-American Team, which featured several Notre Dame standouts. Who earned the recognition, who got snubbed, and where did quarterback CJ Carr land among the nation's best?

Mike and Jess catch up with Brady about life with his family this summer, what it was like playing under immense expectations during the Charlie Weis era, and the parallels he sees between those teams and Notre Dame's current roster. Brady also discusses which Fighting Irish wide receiver is poised for a breakout season, where CJ Carr can improve, how he ranks Carr among quarterbacks nationally, and what it was like being recruited to Notre Dame from Ohio State territory.

Plus, Brady shares what makes South Bend so special during the summer, reflects on Notre Dame's rich quarterback tradition, tells the funniest Paul Hornung story you've ever heard, and gives his thoughts on the current state of the USC rivalry.

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On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back after a two-week hiatus with an action-packed show!

Mike returns from Europe just as Notre Dame's freshman football players arrive on campus and the countdown to the season continues. Could incoming freshman quarterback Teddy Jarrard gain an early edge in the battle for the backup QB job? We break down the quarterback competition and Mike explains what makes summertime in South Bend so special.

The college football offseason has also been filled with courtroom drama. We dive into some of the biggest stories in the sport, including whether Notre Dame is spending enough in the NIL era, Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction and eligibility situation, and the growing debate around a potential college football super league and salary cap. Even when we're talking litigation, we keep things fresh and fun on The Echoes.

Unfortunately, while we were away, the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team fell to Princeton in the national championship game. Mike explains why Fighting Irish fans shouldn't panic and why the future remains bright for the program.

Plus, could the Chicago Bears really end up moving to Hammond, Indiana?

All that and more on The Echoes!

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On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana welcome special guest and Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey to the show!

Before Coach Ivey joins the program, Mike and Jess break down the latest comments from Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on why the College Football Playoff should expand to 24 teams — and what changed over the last few months.

Plus, they discuss whether the ACC needs Notre Dame more than Notre Dame needs the ACC after some anonymous conference quotes made headlines recently.

Later in the show, Coach Niele Ivey joins The Echoes for an awesome conversation covering everything from Notre Dame’s deep March run, Hannah Hidalgo’s superstar expectations heading into next season, and Coach Ivey’s Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Mount Rushmore, to her favorite travel spots, favorite HBO show, and what it’s like watching her former players thrive in the WNBA.

To wrap things up, the crew celebrates Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse as the Fighting Irish head back to the Final Four once again.

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On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana are back after a week off — and Mike is ENGAGED! 💍

Plus, Notre Dame officially released kickoff times for the 2026 home schedule, so we break down the biggest matchups coming to South Bend this season.

We also react to breaking news surrounding the University of Notre Dame and University of Southern California rivalry. Are ND and USC finally working toward saving one of college football’s most iconic matchups? We dive into the latest in the scheduling saga and what it means for the future of college football.

Later, Brian Kelly is making media appearances again and even talked about using AI in coaching — while also hinting at a return to South Bend. Would Irish fans welcome him back around the program? Let us know in the comments.

Plus, Dabo Swinney had more to say about Notre Dame football, ND Men’s Lacrosse continues its NCAA Tournament run, and the WNBA is filled with former Irish stars, including Skylar Diggins.

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On the latest episode of The Echoes, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana return from a packed weekend in South Bend—balancing a family charity golf tournament, the Blue-Gold spring game, and all the action from the NFL Draft.

They kick things off by breaking down what stood out in the Blue-Gold Game—what impressed them, what didn’t, and which areas the team needs to sharpen heading into the summer.

From there, the conversation shifts to a huge day for Notre Dame in the NFL Draft. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price made history as first-round selections from the same backfield, a rare feat in today’s game. Plus, several other Fighting Irish players heard their names called, capping off a strong showing for the program.

Then, former Notre Dame QB Ian Book joins the show! Fresh off calling the Blue-Gold Game, Ian shares his perspective from the booth and dives into a range of topics with Mike and Jess—including Heisman hopeful CJ Carr’s performance, standout playmakers, the dominant offensive and defensive lines, the QB2 competition, and his transition into broadcasting.

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