Best Jim Salmon Podcasts (2024)

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101: Talkin' Four Horsemen with Author Jim Lefebvre! 57:57

8d ago57:57

57:57

Welcome back to Onward to Victory! Today, host Alex Painter is joined by author Jim Lefebvre to talk about Notre Dame's famed Four Horsemen backfield. Lefebvre's award-winning work Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions remains the gold standard in Horsemen scholarship. Tune in to learn more about the Ho…

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One-Hundred: From Podcast to Pages - Louis Salmon's Notre Dame Legacy 36:02

29d ago36:02

36:02

Wow! One-hundred episodes on the nose! I'll be. Very happy, thrilled, honored, and all the above to share more about my book "Louis Salmon: All-American" today! After four years of writing and research, which started as an episode of this show, I can't wait for folks to learn more about Lou, who was Notre Dame football's first All-American back in …

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Recovery Divers, Near drowning experience, and why you should wear your F@#%*!$ PFD! 1:57:07

24d ago1:57:07

1:57:07

In this episode I sit down with my past Columbia Basin Dive Rescue Team Mates Ryan Hintz and Troy McGregor along with Jason Valenton who nearly had an experience on the water during a kayak Tournament that no one wants. Jason tells us how wearing his PFD saved his life. Myself, Ryan and Troy talk about some of our past missions and the ripple effec…

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Kokanee, Sockeye, Pike and Trolling in a float tube? 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

Angler spot light with Travis Shearer the "PNW Solo Anger". We talk Tactics for Kokanee, Sockeye and even Pike along with some other things. Check it out and please give a like and follow on what ever platform you are listening on!By Jim Davis

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Angler "Kei Vang" talks about his southern California Marlin battle. We also talk about Great White Sharks and other fish tails. 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

I get to talk with Southern California Kayak Angler Kei Vang about his crazy off shore kayak fishing trip for Tuna that ended up in a fight with a marlin and being pulled 20 miles off shore. We also talk Great White Sharks and pool noodles, Yep I said it ... Great white sharks and pool noodles.By Jim Davis

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USA Kayak fishing team member Mark Veary, Part 2. Episode 6 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

Part 2 of my interview with USA kayak fishing Team Member Mark Veary. Getting the kinks worked out of the editing. Hope you Enjoy! If you haven't listened to part 1 of this interview, please find it in the Previous episodes.By Jim Davis

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Ninety-Nine: 2024 Season Preview! 51:14

3M ago51:14

51:14

For a sixth consecutive year, Onward to Victory brings you a season preview! Join host Alex Painter and special guest pundit Colton Painter on a breakdown of the current team, position group by position group, the schedule, and other brotherly hi-jinx! We are on the cusp of another go-round, Irish fans. Let Onward to Victory get you prepared for th…

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Episode 5. USA Kayak Fishing Team Member Mark Very - Part 1 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

episode 5, I get to talk to USA Kayak Fishing Team Member Mark Veary. We talk about the team mates like Robert Field, David Elgus aka. "Boogie D" and Allen Sansano. We talk about team strategy and even get off track a bit just talking fishing.By Jim Davis

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Ninety-Eight: From the Gridiron to Olympic Podium - The Tom Lieb Story 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Happy Olympic Season to those who celebrate! Today on the show, join host Alex Painter on a dive on Tom Lieb, a standout Notre Dame football player, assistant (and sometimes acting head!) coach, and...Olympian medalist in the discus! 100 years ago this year, Tom not only crossed the pond to compete in the Paris Summer Olympics, but he also returned…

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2024 Brownlee Crappie Shootout Winners 30:15

4M ago30:15

30:15

Episode 4. I sit down with the female winner of the crappie shootout, Kristy Cronin. I was lucky enough to be the over all winner of the crappie shootout this year. We have a little bit of fun talking fishing, strategy thoughts for the shootout, and just a little bit of trash talk with Jeremy Jalali and Erik Plunkett. This one was a lot of fun.…

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2024 Crappie Shootout with Brad Hole and Jed Rivera 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

On episode 3, I sit down with Brad Hole and Jed Rivera to talk fishing strategies and techniques, and about CASA of Eastern Oregon, a children's organization that benefits from the Crappie Shootout. We talk about crickets that run amuck, picking mushrooms, and many other comical things throughout this episode!…

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Ninety-Seven: Fifth Anniversary Special with Irish Legend Vagas Ferguson 41:59

5M ago41:59

41:59

Wow! How'd we get so lucky?! Legendary Notre Dame running back (see: National Champion, Consensus All-American, and Cotton Bowl MVP) Vagas Ferguson joins host Alex Painter show today to ring in the five-year anniversary of your favorite Notre Dame football podcast. I think you'll really enjoy it! Hope you enjoy. Here's to five more great years of N…

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Puget Sound Lingcod, Broken boats, and Bass Fishing. 33:43

5M ago33:43

33:43

episode #2 We Talk Puget sound Ling Cod Fishing. Talk about technique and tackle and Importance of tides and why they are important. Boat issues! did we make it back? We also Talk about Bass fishing. Honey holes and onlines and how it could effect participation. I talk with the back to back winner of the WKBF Lake Whatcom event and many other thing…

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The fight goes on and angler voices are needed now more than ever 37:23

5M ago37:23

37:23

For the final episode of the first series of The Last Salmon, Daire and Jim revisit Iceland and the issue of the regulation and future of salmon farms which Iceland’s politicians are currently drafting new legislation for. Elvar Fridriksson, Iceland’s Programme Director of The North Atlantic Salmon Fund, and Jasper Pääkkönen, actor, angler and pass…

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Episode 1, Starting of Bait & Banter Podcast with Richy Harrod of Harrod Outdoors. 29:46

5M ago29:46

29:46

I sit down with Richy Harrod of Harrod outdoors and complete my first episode of "Bait & Banter podcast". This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and here we are. No fishing in this one, just me floundering as I try and get used to the mic and take advice from Richy. Please follow me on this journey that I am just beginning and have b…

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Ninety-Six: Gridiron Glory to War Hero - Remembering Jack Chevigny 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

Today, and in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, host Alex Painter delves into the storied life of Notre Dame halfback and coach Jack Chevigny, who gave the last full measure on the beach of Iwo Jima during World War II. Hope you enjoy this one, Irish fans.By Alex Painter (Onward to Victory)

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‘We don’t have time, we need to intervene now.’ Ken Whelan addresses ranching as a possible angler solution 1:00:51

6M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Internationally renowned fishery scientist, Ken Whelan, issues a call to action on the latest episode of The Last Salmon. He says that ranching can and will work to help improve salmon numbers in relation to supporting a rod fishery for anglers and he explains to us the background to its successful development and implementation – albeit with cavea…

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Hatcheries - a solution or a problem? 1:12:38

6M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Hatcheries. It’s a contentious issue amongst the salmon angling community and with numbers of salmon continuing to drop, more and more anglers are asking can and should it be introduced to their river? For this week’s episode of The Last Salmon, we wanted to find out more about the pros, cons, nuances and science behind it and are joined by David S…

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The chemicals weren’t working, the fish were suffering and new ideas were needed 43:22

6M ago43:22

43:22

Simen Saetre is the co-author (along with Kjetil Ostli) of ‘The New Fish: The Truth about Farmed Salmon and the Consequences We Can No Longer Ignore’ and joins Jim & Daire on the latest episode of The Last Salmon to talk about their years of research into the salmon farming industry and the shocking information they discovered along the way. #thela…

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Ninety-Five: One-Year Wonders: Notre Dame Football's One-Year Head Coaches 40:31

6M ago40:31

40:31

What an offering! Ever curious about Notre Dame's one-year head coaches? No? Yes? Well, I'm here to tell you that some of these guys were (and still are!) integral pieces of the program as they carried the early years of Notre Dame football often squarely on their shoulders! Take in the fascinating history of the one-year Notre Dame football coache…

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio 1:44:49

6M ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist’s lens. And we’…

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Matt Harris and why it's still the salmon above all others 1:01:49

7M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Matt Harris is the angler you want to fish with and hang out with in the hut or bar afterwards. He has a lifetime of stories of fish caught, every one as good as the last, but despite having thrown a fly in practically every corner of the globe, it’s still the Atlantic salmon that holds a special place in his heart. He talks to us about his favouri…

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'When you catch your first fish, the fish catches you' Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard on fly fishing, salmon & saving the planet 1:05:00

7M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, wanted to live life and do things his own way. In his 80s now and having given Patagonia away to help save the planet, Yvon is more likely to be found near a river bank fly fishing and he joins us to talk about his love of the sport and what anglers need to do help the plight of the salmon and of the planet. Bu…

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Mikael Frödin: the salmon angler we can all learn from 1:18:51

7M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

He’s the Swedish salmon maestro who fished 250 days a season in his younger years, but he’s more than an expert salmon angler, he’s an ardent conservationist who says he will never stop fighting for the wild salmon. Mikael Frödin joins us on the latest episode of The Last Salmon with revealing insights into the perilous state of the salmon which he…

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Charles Clover: helping to save the oceans one area at a time 58:27

7M ago58:27

58:27

We take a brief departure from all things Atlantic salmon to focus on their second home - the ocean. Charles Clover is one of the pre-eminent environmental journalists of our time, author of the eye-opening and best-selling, ‘The End of the Line: How Overfishing Is Changing the World and What We Eat’ and most recently, ‘Rewilding the Sea: How to Sa…

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The hopes and fears for salmon fishing in Scotland 1:00:19

8M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Scotland. It’s the traditional heart and home of fly fishing for salmon. The Spey, Dee, Tay and Tweed are rivers synonymous the world over when it comes to salmon fishing. But, long gone are the days when salmon catches were guaranteed and getting onto certain beats were next to impossible. In the midst of the Atlantic salmon crisis, Daire and Jim …

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How Alexandra Morton won her fight against salmon farms 1:07:06

8M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Alexandra Morton is a warrior and a shining light who has fought and won her battle against fish farms. She has committed her life to saving the wild salmon in her local area of Broughton Archipelago on Canada’s pristine British Columbia coastline. She joins Jim and Daire on the latest episode of The Last Salmon to talk about her life of activism, …

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Ninety-Four: 'Come on you Mules, the Horsemen are Waiting!' - Notre Dame's Seven Mules 38:08

8M ago38:08

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I bet you have heard of the 'Four Horsemen'...so what about the Seven Mules? Join the show today as host Alex Painter breaks down the other unit on the 1924 team, the impeccable offensive line known as the 'Seven Mules'! Delightfully random, this group made an indelible mark on Notre Dame history exactly a century ago - and has been unfortunately a…

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Paul Whitehouse & John Bailey on stocking, salmon fishing and the return of Rowley Birkin (KC) 53:58

8M ago53:58

53:58

Paul Whitehouse, the comedic legend, and John Bailey, the wizard behind the scenes of Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing, join us on The Last Salmon podcast. With their outspoken views about scientists and what actually should be done to help their beloved fish, Paul and John bring a lifetime of fishing experience – as well as their wit and humour …

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The tipping point for Iceland in their fight to save the wild salmon 1:12:16

8M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

On this, the first episode of Season 1 of The Last Salmon podcast, hosts, Jim Murray and Daire Whelan, find out how the massive escape of farmed salmon in Iceland’s waters in the autumn of 2023, led to huge public protests at the damage being done to the wild salmon and their country’s pristine, natural waters. Actor, angler and passionate conserva…

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Ninety-Three: "From Famine to Fighting Irish" - Notre Dame and the Potato Famine 37:41

9M ago37:41

37:41

Today, join host Alex Painter as he does a dive on the harrowing Irish Potato Famine of 1845-1852 and how it helped Notre Dame subsist throughout the 19th century, as well as gain an identity they've never lost. The episode provides some necessary context to both the history of the university and the country alike! Enjoy, Irish fans!…

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Ninety-Two: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Pat O'Dea - Notre Dame Head Coach and 'Kangaroo Kicker' 34:54

9M ago34:54

34:54

Wowee! Irish fans, you don't want to miss this one. Today, join host Alex Painter as he tells the tale of a Australian Rules Football player who made good on the college scene, claiming national fame as a player...and then he ended up as Notre Dame's head coach during the pre-Rockne era! But...The story only begins there. Tune in today!…

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Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation 59:20

10M ago59:20

59:20

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We’re so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I’m particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest epi…

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Ninety-One: ’From the Gridiron to the G-Men’: John R. Flynn’s Pursuit of Justice with Eliot Ness 40:49

10M ago40:49

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A real crackerjack of an episode today! Meet John R. Flynn, a lineman on some of those ultra memorable Knute Rockne teams, who would later team up with the most famous crime fighter of the 20th century - Eliot Ness! Tune in today to learn of Ness and Flynn's escapades and to learn more about the times that defined them. Enjoy!…

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Ninety: A Brief History of the Puzzling Film ’John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!’ 30:24

11M ago30:24

30:24

Whoah - what a trip! Today, host Alex Painter tackles the strange, litigious story of the 1965 film 'John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!'. The film, though inherently ridiculous, was taken to court by Notre Dame officials in an attempt to stop its release. What's the story here? Find out today on Onward to Victory!…

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Eighty-Nine: ’Sacred Showdowns’: Notre Dame’s Meetings with Native Foes 30:07

12M ago30:07

30:07

Welcome! Today, for the second straight year, Onward to Victory designates a November offering to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Join host Alex Painter as he not only outlines the history of Notre Dame squaring off against Native American institutions back in 1910s, 20s, and 30s, but also the overlooked significance of the meetings. En…

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Eighty-Eight: ’Faugh A Ballagh!’ - Father William Corby and the Irish Brigade 38:34

1y ago38:34

38:34

To celebrate the icon's 190th birthday month - Onward to Victory tackles Father William Corby and the famed Irish Brigade of the American Civil War. Corby served as a beacon of inspiration for the gritty outfit, and provided encouragement and spiritual guidance at some of their most pressing moments - including one that will be forever immortalized…

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Gretchen Peters | The Write Place and Time 1:11:23

1y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Like what you hear? Feel free to support the Show! https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcast We have a very special guest in this episode. Today, we're diving into the rich tapestry of the extraordinary songwriter, Gretchen Peters. Growing up next to the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene, before moving to Colorado where she cut her teeth as a per…

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Eighty-Seven: Talkin’ Irish with Legendary Journalist Len Clark! 58:42

1y ago58:42

58:42

Look out, Irish fans - we have a high-flyer joining the show today! Onward to Victory welcomes Len Clark to the show. Len is a veteran journalist who has covered Notre Dame as well as anyone in recent memory. Join Len and host Alex Painter as they tackle a myriad of topics as it pertains to your beloved Fighting Irish. If you didn't already know, L…

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Eighty-Six: ’Scaling the Ivy Wall’ - Notre Dame’s History Against the Ivy League Conference 30:52

1y ago30:52

30:52

Phew - talk about a random episode! Even so, this is a good one (save an allergy-ridden host). Join Alex as he discusses the intersection of Notre Dame and Ivy League Football. Don't sleep on this one, Irish fans - it's a nice walk through Notre Dame history!By Alex Painter (Onward to Victory)

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Iconic Sights of Notre Dame - Part Two: The Presbytery 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

Nestled between some of the biggest landmarks on Notre Dame's campus is an assuming yellow brick building called The Presbytery. Join host Alex Painter today to learn more about one of the oldest structures on campus, which played a pivotal part of Notre Dame founder Father Edward Sorin's life and death. Enjoy! Want to learn more? There is a fantas…

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Eighty-Four: 2023 Season Preview! 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Woohoo! Today is the day! Join Onward to Victory host Alex Painter and special co-host Colton Painter as they breakdown the Irish roster, schedule, and sleepers for the 2023 season. Get in the spirit of the season with this special 'sode, courtesy of your pals at Onward to Victory! This episode is proudly presented by WCScreens.com and sponsored by…

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Eighty-Three: Myron Pottios and the Early History of the Linebacker Lounge 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

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For this episode, pretend your a patron in the famed Linebacker Lounge and raise a glass! Join host Alex Painter for this dive on the origins of perhaps the most famous of all the Notre Dame bars, the Linebacker Lounge, and its intimate connection with Irish football. Cheers, Irish fans!By Alex Painter (Onward to Victory)

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Eighty-Two: Anniversary Special with Irish Legend Terry Hanratty 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

Here comes the big one! Notre Dame legend Terry Hanratty (QB 1966-1968) joins the show to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the show. An interview for the ages, Terry talks candidly about his time at Notre Dame, some of his favorite teammates, his time spent as a professional, and his thoughts on sports today. You don't want to miss this one! E…

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Eighty-One: The Gentleman of Notre Dame - Insights on Four Horseman and Unheralded Head Coach Elmer Layden 36:16

1+ y ago36:16

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A great one for you today, Irish fans! Learn more about the life and career of Notre Dame man Elmer Layden. Though he was certainly a member of the 1924 backfield, famously known as 'The Four Horsemen', he was also so much more. Join host Alex Painter and check in today to learn more about this somewhat obscured head coach of Notre Dame - you surel…

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Eighty: ’Spring Fling’ - Playing Catch-Up 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

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Glad to be back! After a month off podcasting, I gotta say, I missed it terribly! Today, join host Alex Painter for a recap of the Blue/Gold Game from both a family and fan perspective, as well as having the opportunity to meet Head Coach Marcus Freeman in, of all places, Alex's hometown of Richmond, Indiana. We are indeed playing a bit of 'catch-u…

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Americana Podcast LIVE | State of Americana Panel 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and c…

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Seventy-Nine: Alex’s Irish Anecdotes - Volume Three 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

An idea so nice, let's try it thrice! Welcome to the third edition of Alex's Irish Anecdotes. One episode, four short stories, including: -When the first bicycle reached Notre Dame's campus -A generational rock star's close connection with the Fighting Irish -Knute Rockne...professional football player? -A short history of campus tradition the Beng…

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Seventy-Eight: Notre Dame on the Diamond - The Fascinating Origins and History of Fighting Irish Baseball 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

In honor of Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic, and the beginning of the college baseball season, join host Alex Painter on a dive into the origins of baseball at Notre Dame campus, and a memorable ride to the present day! For a university synonymous with the gridiron, get a load of all this amazing history on the diamond today! Enjoy!…

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John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone | Shakedown from Shenandoah 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

It seems we’re back in that strange space in time where there are days that can 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. The birds are singing and the blossoms on trees are beginning to light up the branches like a holy and natural Christmas lights… and then the next day we’re right back into the holds of a winter that every year seems to overstay its w…

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