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Notre Dame football is one of the most iconic brands in American sports. On Inside the Garage, four Fighting Irish teammates – Kyle Hamilton, Cam Hart, KJ Wallace, and Conor Ratigan – give you an unprecedented look into the life of a student-athlete in South Bend. Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram.
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With KJ having transferred to Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets' head coach Geoff Collins joins KJ & Kyle to about their shared connection with Matt Balis – the current Notre Dame strength coach who Collins coached alongside at Mississippi State, growing up in Atlanta and playing college ball at Western Carolina, his extensive coaching career that led him to his dream job at Georgia Tech, and how he plans to help the school bounce back and regain its standing as one of college football's premier programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Safety Tony Jefferson becomes the first of Kyle's new Ravens teammates to swing by ITG, and on this week's pod the eight-year NFL veteran talks to the guys about the six(!) different schools he committed to before finally winding up at Oklahoma, Brian Polian pulling for him to choose Notre Dame, going undrafted but then finding himself starting in a Cardinals secondary alongside All-Pros Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu, and gives his first impressions of Kyle as Baltimore is getting ready for training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pro Bowl running back and Indiana University alum Jordan Howard joins the pod this week and talks UCLA and USC's decision to join Indiana in the Big Ten Conference in 2024, what it was like playing for University of Alabama Birmingham when they abruptly cancelled the entire program in 2014, making the jump from his stint at Indiana to the NFL after being drafted by the Chicago Bears, his breakout rookie year that landed him a spot in the Pro Bowl, and the story of his career since then where he learned the reality of the NFL's cutthroat business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's episode, Buffalo Bills star safety Jordan Poyer joins the guys to discuss playing for a Bills squad with real Super Bowl aspirations, the chemistry in his safety group alongside fellow All-Pro Micah Hyde, last postseason's OT thriller against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, getting drafted by the Florida Marlins and his decision to quit baseball to focus on football, the story behind his bout with alcoholism and the steps he took to getting sober, and why he wants to be an advocate for opening the discussions surrounding mental health with his NFL peers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ITG returns this week with a new format as the guys enter the new phases of their football careers. Safety Kyle Hamilton is now living in Baltimore after being drafted by the Ravens with the 14th pick of the NFL Draft, and he relays the valuable lessons he's learned from discussions with head coach John Harbaugh and playing against superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson in practice. Meanwhile, Cam and Conor are in South Bend as Notre Dame gears up for its anticipated Week 1 matchup with Ohio State, and they explain how new head coach Marcus Freeman's preparation feels different than their past off-seasons under Brian Kelly, who is now coaching at LSU. Last but not least, KJ talks about his transfer to Georgia Tech and why the Yellow Jackets feel like they'll rebound from last year's 3-9 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees came through the garage to discuss his unique four-year career at quarterback in South Bend splitting time with Everett Golson, how the QB position is played and scouted has changed since his playing days with the emergence of quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, and how he and the rest of the Notre Dame staff handle situations where players are considering entering the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a special week on Inside the Garage, with Marcus Freeman joining the guys at the table to detail his path from a standout linebacker at Ohio State to Notre Dame's newest head coach, the conversations he had with Mike Vrabel, Jim Tressel, and other coaches that helped him prepare for the coveted job, and what it is about Notre Dame – as a football team and as a university – that makes it such a rarefied opportunity for a young coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Notre Dame captain current San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey joins the guys on ITG to discuss his career in South Bend, the bond he shared with fellow Notre Dame offensive line standout Quenton Nelson, their private conversations in 2016 after the Irish's disappointing 4-8 season, his transition to the NFL after being drafted 9th by the 49ers, and the 2019 season that resulted in a Super Bowl berth for his San Francisco team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Notre Dame's all-time leader in sacks and 2x Super Bowl winner Justin Tuck joins the podcast (sans Kyle) to talk about how his time at Notre Dame and in the NFL with the New York Giants prepared him for his current job at Goldman Sachs, his accidental recruitment that landed him in South Bend, how Jerome Bettis indirectly influenced that decision to commit to ND, and the ways he wants to help the next generation of Notre Dame athletes as they step out into the real world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2013 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly joins the guys on ITG to discuss his memories of playing Notre Dame while he was at Boston College – after the Irish had passed on him as a recruit, the 2015 Super Bowl run alongside MVP Cam Newton that put their Carolina Panthers squad up against the legendary Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos, his story of being on the field for the Odell Beckham Jr vs. Josh Norman fight, and what made former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch so difficult to tackle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ITG crew discusses the now infamous Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars slap, whether they support the new overtime rules in the NFL, the Final Four of March Madness featuring Duke, North Carolina, Villanova, and Kansas, and later answer Outside the Garage questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerome Bettis joins the guys inside the garage to share some of his favorite stories from his playing days at Notre Dame, the time Lou Holtz ripped him in front of the entire team, his NFL career, playing with Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, and other legends, and what his experience has been like finishing his degree at Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Irish guard stops by the Garage to discuss his 5 years at Notre Dame and what has changed in the decade since he left. The guys and Golic discuss dealing with Notre Dame haters, the future of NIL and Golic's career in sports media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the first time in a long while, Kyle is back in the garage! The reunited crew sits down to discuss their childhood celebrity crushes, updates from spring ball in South Bend, the generational arguments about football becoming "soft," the modern recruitment pipeline is stunting kids' growth and robbing them of the teenage experience, Deshaun Watson to the Browns and what his $230 million guaranteed contract could mean for the future of NFL dealmaking, and Notre Dame's March Madness tournament performance. [Podcast was recorded on Sunday before ND's game against Texas Tech.] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coming back from spring break, Cam, KJ, and Conor reunite with Kyle to discuss their vacations all across the continent, Kyle's reaction to his Combine performance and what the NFL's top prospects go through behind the scenes of the NFL Draft's biggest evaluation day, and Tom Brady's unexpected return from his brief retirement. They wrap the show fielding fan questions, choosing between extreme heat vs extreme cold and giving the pros and cons of the podcasting life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ITG crew made a special trip out to LA this month to visit The Volume founder himself, Colin Cowherd. They sit down with Colin to discuss why Notre Dame is such a unique college football program, the culture shift in South Bend as Marcus Freeman takes over for Brian Kelly, and how Colin feels about the NIL deals that are shifting the college landscape. And as the conversation expands beyond football, they talk about Colin's years at ESPN making SportsNation, Kanye's jeen-yuhs doc series, and all sorts of advice on relationships and overcoming obstacles. They wrap up the interview with Colin and Kyle swapping their hottest takes – and one of them is *steaming* hot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The all-time winningest QB in Notre Dame history joins the show on today's episode, as current New Orleans Saints Ian Book takes the guys inside the Saints' unique quarterback room with Taysom Hill, Jamies Winston, and Trevor Siemian, the wild Week 16 that resulted in his first NFL start, his Pro Day and NFL Draft experience, his ascent from unheralded recruit to Notre Dame's all-time wins leader, and his favorite games from his Irish career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Notre Dame superstar and current Cincinnati Bengal Khalid Kareem joins the pod this week to give an inside look into the Bengals' breakout postseason, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase's bond, and what former Cincy assistant and new Irish DC Al Golden is like in the locker room. They go on to discuss Khalid's unique NFL Combine experience in 2020, where he was on Draft night when he got the call that told him he'd be a Bengal, and some of the wild questions prospects get asked by teams in the months leading up to the Draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Irish announced the hiring of Cincinnati Bengals assistant coach Al Golden as the new defensive coordinator on Wednesday, and on today's episode Cam and Conor share their first impressions of the new DC, what he's telling the team as he takes the helm of the defense, and what his NFL credentials mean to his new locker room. The guys break down Marcus Freeman's overhauled coaching staff, the team's emotional reaction to Nick Lezynski's departure to Vanderbilt, and how Notre Dame staved off potential disaster with massive changes in the coaching ranks.Plus, a major announcement: this weekend the rest of the crew will be reuniting with Kyle in LA for a sit-down interview with The Volume's founder himself, Colin Cowherd. Be sure to tune in on Monday for what should be the biggest episode yet! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a thrilling conclusion to the NFL season this past Sunday, the ITG crew discuss the biggest moments from Super Bowl LVI, OBJ's $200k cleats, social media's all-out war on Eli Apple (and how he should've covered Cooper Kupp on the game-deciding TD), Vernon Hargreaves running on the field to celebrate, Super Bowl champion Ben Skowronek, and the best halftime show in recent memory. After, they break down the best NFL Draft prospects they played this year and some names that are getting overlooked....And stay until the end to hear an off-the-rails hypothetical about fighting 100 miniature Aaron Donalds.This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to manscaped.com and use promo code GARAGE for 20% off + free shipping! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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