Best KJ Hart Podcasts (2024)

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KJ, Tom Episode 7 33:02

11M ago33:02

33:02

Summary In this conversation, Kelly Hart interviews TR about his journey working in a male-dominated industry and his experiences in mentoring young men. TR shares his background in sports management and the various roles he has held in the industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in breaking into the sports industry and the importance of per…

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KJ, Clare | Episode 6 52:21

11M ago52:21

52:21

Summary In this conversation, Kelly Hart and Claire Tran Burnett discuss various topics related to the field of counseling and mental health. They cover Claire's background and path to licensure, the challenges and barriers faced by young professionals, the importance of mental wellness, and the power of conversations in promoting positive change. …

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KJ and Josh/ Episode 5 56:26

11M ago56:26

56:26

Summary In this conversation, Joshua Lenox shares his educational path and journey to becoming a licensed clinical mental health counselor. He discusses the challenges and struggles in the mental health field, including the issue of low pay. Joshua emphasizes the importance of defining mental wellness and shares his perspective on what it means to …

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KJ and Dr. Awad Episode 4 50:46

11M ago50:46

50:46

Summary Dr. Farid Awad shares his background and journey from Egypt to the US, his education and degrees, and his path to becoming a counselor. He discusses the challenges in the counseling profession, including the barriers to entry and the difficulties in accessing mental health care. Dr. Awad emphasizes the importance of resilience and mental we…

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KJ, Lea | Episode 3 49:13

11M ago49:13

49:13

Summary The conversation covers the guest's role as a physician assistant in mental health, the challenges faced by mental health professionals, the definition of mental wellness, and habits for strengthening mental health. The differences between SSRIs, norepinephrine, and ketamine are discussed, as well as the flaws in the healthcare system and t…

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Kj, Madison / Episode 2 30:43

11M ago30:43

30:43

In this episode, Kelly Hart interviews Madison Cooke, a soon-to-be licensed clinical mental health clinician and play therapist. Madison shares her personal journey of overcoming mental health struggles and finding healing through therapy, which inspired her to pursue a career in the field. She discusses the process of becoming a play therapist and…

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Tina & Kj Episode 1 47:21

11M ago47:21

47:21

Summary In this conversation, Kelly Hart interviews Tina , a designer and creator. Tina shares her journey into design and fashion, including her upbringing in a creative family and her decision to move from New York to North Carolina. She discusses her passion for design and the challenges she faces as a young professional. Tina also shares her pe…

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Inside the Garage - Georgia Tech HC Geoff Collins talks to ATL natives Kyle & KJ about the upcoming season 31:21

2+ y ago31:21

31:21

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 l…

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Inside the Garage - Kyle gets a progress report from Ravens vet Tony Jefferson 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

30:16

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 …

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Inside the Garage - UCLA & USC joining Big Ten + Jordan Howard on playing for UAB's cancelled football team & the cold business of the NFL 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

33:48

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…

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Inside the Garage - Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer talks Buffalo's Super Bowl ambitions, his personal battles with alcohol, and mental health in the NFL 1:06:01

2+ y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

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 d…

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Inside the Garage - Kyle's introduction to Baltimore, Marcus Freeman's offseason workouts, KJ's new home at Georgia Tech 1:02:47

2+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

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 quarte…

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Inside the Garage - Tommy Rees on his Notre Dame playing career & coaches' perspective on transfer portal 43:05

2+ y ago43:05

43:05

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 t…

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Inside the Garage - Marcus Freeman on his rapid rise to head coach of Notre Dame 1:08:39

2+ y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

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 footb…

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Inside the Garage - Mike McGlinchey on Notre Dame glory years with Quenton Nelson, Super Bowl run with 49ers 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

58:52

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 draf…

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Inside the Garage - Justin Tuck on going from South Bend to Super Bowls to Wall Street 57:29

2+ y ago57:29

57:29

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 t…

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38. Luke Kuechly talks Notre Dame passing on him, 2015 Super Bowl run with MVP Cam Newton, OBJ-Josh Norman fight 55:37

2+ y ago55:37

55:37

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, hi…

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37. Will Smith vs. Chris Rock, NFL OT changes, and Final Four predictions 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

39:15

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.com See omnystud…

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36. Jerome Bettis on playing for Lou Holtz, winning Super Bowl with Big Ben, coming back to Notre Dame 1:11:55

2+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

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 a…

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35. Mike Golic Jr. on college memories, dealing with Notre Dame haters, and his post football career. 59:59

2+ y ago59:59

59:59

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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33. Notre Dame spring ball updates, Watson-to-Browns & the future of NFL deals 45:35

2+ y ago45:35

45:35

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 Wats…

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33. Behind the scenes of Kyle's NFL Combine 40:19

2+ y ago40:19

40:19

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 f…

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32. Outside Colin's House: Talking Notre Dame, NIL, and sports media with Colin Cowherd 46:47

2+ y ago46:47

46:47

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 la…

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31. Ian Book on his first NFL start, Draft Day, and favorite ND memories 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

37:49

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 unhera…

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30. Khalid Kareem interview: Bengals Super Bowl run, Al Golden, hilarious NFL Draft questions 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

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…

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29. Al Golden in at DC, Freeman's new staff & an exciting ITG announcement 19:27

2+ y ago19:27

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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 …

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28. Rating NFL Draft prospects + Best Super Bowl halftime show ever? 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

28:47

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…

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27. What Jim Harbaugh's return to Michigan means to his players + Super Bowl picks 29:41

2+ y ago29:41

29:41

This week Jim Harbaugh officially announced his return to Michigan after pursuing the Minnesota Vikings head coaching job in the NFL. On today's episode, the guys break down how coaches going after other jobs only to return to their team can lead to an awkward locker room, how the same situations are perceived when players seek new opportunities, s…

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26. Reacting to Notre Dame's way-too-early 2022 rankings 28:34

3y ago28:34

28:34

NCAA.com released their way-too-early 2022 college football rankings and had Notre Dame slotted at #5. On today's episode, the guys analyze Notre Dame's place on the list, Texas A&M's unreal recruiting class, the hype surrounding USC and their rivalry with ND, the energy they expect from Clemson next season, and how Notre Dame's schedule compares t…

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25. Caleb Williams to USC, Brian Flores' lawsuit, Harbaugh to the NFL? 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

Second ITG drop of the week! The guys discuss how Tom Brady must feel leaving the sport he's played for half his life, what's surprising and what isn't surprising about Brian Flores suing the NFL, why Harbaugh would want to leave Michigan for the NFL after this past season, Caleb Williams' transfer to USC and what it reflects about the state of col…

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24. Favorite Brady memories & Tyrann Mathieu's transfer portal comments 28:42

3y ago28:42

28:42

On today's episode, the guys share their thoughts on the NFL Championship Round matchups, their favorite memories of debatably-retired Tom Brady, where Gronk would rank in the all-time TE rankings if he retires with Tom, the dynamics between the Gronkowski / Watt / Bosa brothers, Tyrann Mathieu's hatred of the transfer portal, and the stress levels…

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23. How top prospects prepare for the NFL Draft, the overtime rules debate, & Cam's back! 32:09

3y ago32:09

32:09

On this Thursday's episode the ITG crew welcomes Cam back into the garage to discuss his bounce back from surgery, the workouts Kyle's been going through to prep for the NFL Draft, whether speed and other natural abilities can ever really be learned or improved on, Myles Garrett's unreal 40-time, and the different philosophies programs around the c…

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22. KJ enters the transfer portal, remembering Notre Dame-Michigan, & NFL's WILD weekend 23:35

3y ago23:35

23:35

This past week KJ decided to enter the transfer portal and look for new opportunities outside of South Bend. With Cam racking up his first DNP (Did Not Podcast), KJ talks to Kyle and Conor about what went into his decision, how he plans to leave ND with his degree, and why, while he's leaving Notre Dame, ITG isn't going anywhere. The three of them …

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21. Rebounding from Fiesta Bowl loss & Kyle's pre-Draft life in LA 47:45

3y ago47:45

47:45

Inside the Garage is BACK. With Kyle training in the sunny Los Angeles hillside for the upcoming NFL Draft, the remaining garagemates quiz him on the California lifestyle and if dodging the seasonal depression that comes with South Bend's winter months has made him soft. Together they discuss Notre Dame's Fiesta Bowl loss to Oklahoma State, Marcus …

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20. Outside the Garage takeover: ALL FAN QUESTIONS! 1:03:51

3y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

The guys wrap up 2021 with an episode dedicated entirely to questions sent in from ITG fans on social media. They debate how dogs would wear pants, their chosen fighters in an animal brawl, their ideal vacation spot, Hulk vs Thanos in a fight, which superhero they relate to the most, the HBCU they would've attended, the one weapon to wield in a zom…

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19. Early #FreemanEra impressions & Kyle exits the garage 32:07

3y ago32:07

32:07

In Kyle's last in-person recording, the guys take a momentary break from their busy finals week to chat about the first practices under head coach Marcus Freeman, the viral video of Brian Kelly dancing, and Bryce Young winning the Heisman Trophy. With Kyle declaring for the NFL Draft, he breaks down his feelings surrounding Notre Dame, the public's…

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18. Breaking down Playoff selections & bowl matchups + Isaiah Foskey interview 1:20:06

3y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Notre Dame finished the year at #5 and are set to take on Oklahoma State – for the first time in school history – in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. The ITG co-hosts give their thoughts on the bowl matchup, watching Saturday's games with their Playoff hopes out of their hands, which teams in the Top 10 they feel are overrated, and who they'll think wi…

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17. Thoughts on Coach Freeman, Coach Rees, & Notre Dame's future 23:35

3y ago23:35

23:35

After a whirlwind 72 hours, the ITG crew assembles in their garage to break down Notre Dame promoting Marcus Freeman to head coach, Coach Rees' and Coach Balis' inspiring meetings with the players, the qualities that make Freeman and Rees such unique leaders, and the new vibes surrounding a re-energized Irish squad. Learn more about your ad-choices…

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16. EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to Coach Kelly leaving for LSU 15:04

3y ago15:04

15:04

The guys gather for an emergency podcast to discuss the breaking news that their head coach, Brian Kelly, is leaving Notre Dame for LSU. Each member from Inside the Garage shares how they are feeling, what will be different moving forward, and who they think should be the next head coach at Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww…

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15. Thanksgiving in South Bend 49:51

3y ago49:51

49:51

It's Thanksgiving time in South Bend, and the ITG guys return to break down the podcast's rapid growth, ND's 55-0 blowout over Georgia Tech, the seniors who showed out in their final game on Notre Dame's home field, the most exciting games they've played in their college career, and how the Fighting Irish have improved in all facets throughout the …

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14. Virginia rout, the Gug Flu, & social media detox 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

On this week's edition of ITG, the crew break down Notre Dame's 28-3 road victory over Virginia, which of their Irish teammates showed out on Saturday, their NFL RB comparisons for Kyren Williams and Logan Diggs, and the "Gug flu" sweeping through ND's campus, the upcoming Senior Day game against Georgia Tech, and the nostalgia that comes along wit…

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13. Navy recap & Notre Dame's Playoff chances 45:44

3y ago45:44

45:44

It's episode 13 (shout out Paul George) and Kyle, Cam, KJ, and Conor are back after Notre Dame rolled through Navy to secure an 8-1 record and, presumably, move back up the in the rankings. They discuss what it was like preparing for and playing such a unique, run-centric opponent and swap stories from the 34-6 victory. Next up for the Irish is alm…

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12. Coach Kyle's debut & another Kyren Williams stan podcast 48:55

3y ago48:55

48:55

After an entertaining shootout with UNC, the ITG crew is back to recap another victory... and another light show. They go over some of the big moments of the weekend, including Kyren Williams' electric 91-yard TD run and some great performances by DJ Brown and Lorenzo Styles. Not to be overlooked was the debut of Coach Kyle, who fed Cam and KJ insi…

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11. USC victory lap, biggest college beefs, & Just Like You w/ Christian Esherick and Collin Assam 48:26

3y ago48:26

48:26

On this week's episode, the squad recaps Notre Dame's big win over rival USC and breaks down the game's electric atmosphere with special guests (and recent ND graduates) Christian and Collin. They discuss how they how much they knew about the ND-USC rivalry going in and whether it's still on the same level as it was in years' past. Keeping on theme…

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10. Bye week coffee break w/ Professor Christopher Stevens 47:13

3y ago47:13

47:13

Inside the Garage hits double digit episodes with a special guest at the table: Christopher Stevens, co-founder of Keurig, former Notre Dame basketball player, and current Notre Dame professor Christopher Stevens. The guys – all students of Stevens' at one point or another – interview their professor about his fascinating life, from attending Notre…

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09. 5-1 Heading into the Bye Week & Squid Game: South Bend Edition 44:23

3y ago44:23

44:23

The Irish emerged from the hostile environment at Virginia Tech to head into the bye week 5-1. On Inside the Garage, the Notre Dame teammates recount some of the memorable scenes from Saturday's 32-29 victory, including some aggressive fan heckles, a spilled box of Lucky Charms on the field, and a resilient ND squad in the locker room. They go on t…

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08. Stories from the Cincinnati game & a spooky season deep-dive 49:26

3y ago49:26

49:26

After a tough loss to Cincinnati, the guys reconvene in their garage to break down what it was like to experience the first home defeat of their Notre Dame careers and share some anecdotes from the top-10 matchup. Cam tells a story about a fan interrupting his family's dinner to demand answers about the outcome, which prompts a discussion about how…

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07. Breaking down the Wisconsin victory & looking forward to Cincinnati 51:32

3y ago51:32

51:32

Riding the momentum of a big time win vs. Wisconsin, Kyle, Cam, KJ, and Conor assemble in the garage to break down Cam's breakout performance, Coach Kelly's milestone victory, and their Notre Dame teammates that stepped up big. With #7 Cincinnati coming to town this Saturday, they reflect on the coaching staff's ties to the Bearcats and preview the…

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06. Purdue recap & life after ND w/ Shaun Crawford and Brandon Wimbush 49:14

3y ago49:14

49:14

Two alumni enter the garage this week, as former Fighting Irish stars Shaun Crawford and Brandon Wimbush join the pod to discuss Saturday's victory over Purdue, experiencing tailgating for the first time, and what it's like to return to Notre Dame after graduation. The group describes how training under Matt Balis has helped prepare them physically…

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05. Kickoff: Early season vibes, handling criticism, & Drake vs Kanye 48:26

3y ago48:26

48:26

The Fighting Irish are 2-0 through two weeks, but is simply winning enough? On this week's episode of Inside the Garage, the guys discuss the criticism their squad has been attracting after two hard-fought wins against Florida State and Toledo. They give their firsthand gameday accounts – from the bus, to the field, and back home. Kyle explains his…

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