Wake Up the Echoes

Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, presented by SoFi In its fourth season, Wake Up the Echoes, the official podcast of Notre Dame Athletics, is going all-in on Fighting Irish Football. Hosted by Tony Simeone, Season 4 serves as the ultimate destination for dedicated fans, bringing you candid, unfiltered access straight from the heart of the program. Every episode features Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman alongside two Notre Dame Football student-athletes, delivering exclusive insights, strategy, and personal stories from the team you know and love.

Wake Up the Echoes is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Wake Up the Echoes, a news show with 81 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Episode 82: Marcus Freeman, Christian Gray & Cam Williams

  Sep 30, 20261h 9mS4

  In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, presented by @SoFi, Tony Simeone and Coach Marcus Freeman go inside Notre Dame’s win over Purdue and the strategy behind the biggest plays. Next, Christian Gray joins the couch to reveal an unexpected off-field talent—and Freeman wants proof. Then, co-host Cam Williams takes over for dream rides, plenty of laughs and a music conversation that leaves Tony feeling his age. Finally, Freeman looks ahead to North Carolina and explains why it’s always “Notre Dame time.” 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Coach Freeman 21:07 - Christian Gray & Coach Freeman 43:47 - Christian Gray & Cam Williams 1:03:43 - UNC Preview 1:04:53 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #3

  Episode 81 - Marcus Freeman, Micah Gilbert & Cam Williams

  Sep 23, 20261h 6mS4

  In this episode of Wake Up the Echoes, presented by Sofi host Tony Simeone sits down with Head Coach Marcus Freeman to break down the dominant performance against Michigan State—including a closer look at wide receiver Micah Gilbert’s career breakout game (8 catches for 170 yards), marking the best individual receiving performance by a Fighting Irish receiver since 2017. Next, Micah Gilbert joins the couch to talk about his off-the-field adventures studying abroad, including the unique local dishes he was brave enough to try—and the specific foods he couldn't bring himself to touch. Then, player host Cam Williams takes over for a fun segment with Micah to talk about major personal style changes, including the story and decision behind cutting off his dreadlocks. Finally, Coach Freeman returns to close out the show with an in-depth preview and game plan as Notre Dame prepares to hit the road to face off against rival Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium. 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - Coach Freeman 25:31 - Micah Gilbert & Coach Freeman 45:47 - Micah Gilbert & Cam Williams 1:00:23 - Purdue Preview 1:02:13 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode 80 - Marcus Freeman, Jaylen Sneed & Cam Williams

  Sep 16, 20261 hourS4

  We're back for another episode of the Official Podcast of the Fighting Irish. Coach Marcus Freeman breaks down the tape from the victory over Rice, highlighting key defensive stops & offensive execution. Linebacker Jaylen Sneed sits down to share stories from his upbringing in the South Carolina Low country, discussing how his background and community shaped his path to Fighting Irish football. Player host Cam Williams takes over for a fun segment with Jaylen Sneed, diving into Jaylen’s passion for cars, his favorite builds, and what he loves to drive off the field. Coach Freeman returns to close out the episode with an in-depth preview of the upcoming match-up against rival Michigan State. 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Coach Freeman 22:14 - Jaylen Sneed & Coach Freeman 39:51 - Jaylen Sneed & Cam Williams 55:09 - Michigan State Preview 55:49 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode 78: Tee Time: A Season 3 Send-off With Notre Dame Golf (feat. Pete Bevacqua, Alexsandra Lapple, Breanna Jenco, Jacob Modleski, John Handrigan, Gia Kvaratskhelia)

  Mar 25, 20261h 17m

  We’re shifting gears to the greens for the debut of the highly anticipated Golf Leprechaun—the logo update your weekend bag has been begging for. AD Pete Bevacqua and our golf programs dive into the "Notre Dame Advantage," where student-athletes balance world-class degrees with elite opportunities that range from the hallowed fairways of Augusta to the "one-two punch" of the nation’s best resources. Plus, Tony attempts to convince the actual pros that his 10-finger grip is a legitimate technical innovation (it’s not), while the teams prepare to carry this championship momentum into the spring postseason. We’re closing out the season with a literal trophy haul as Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia and the fencing squad drop by to explain how two more National Championships are just another day at the office for the most dominant brand in college sports. Whether we’re taking a victory lap for the blades or fueling up the jet for the next tournament, this finale is a sharp reminder that at Notre Dame, excellence is the only standard. 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Pete Bevacqua 15:57 - Subject Matter Expert - Women’s Golf - Alexsandra Lapple, Breanna Jenco 33:32 - Men’s Golf - Jacob Modleski, John Handrigan 59:16 - Tell Me A Story - Gia Kvaratskhelia 1:08:39 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Wake Up the Echoes

  Episode 77: CJ Carr, Jordan Faison & Isaiah Dunn

  Mar 17, 202645 min

  It’s the football finale on Wake Up the Echoes, and we’re going out with a high-energy blend of upperclassmen energy and literal sorcery. Our co-host Isaiah Dunn officially hands in his mic after two seasons on the couch, but not before putting on one final show with guests CJ Carr and Jordan Faison. While the group dives into the legacy of the "old heads" who came before them, CJ reveals his true calling as a South Bend wizard by pulling off a magic trick that leaves the studio questioning the laws of physics (and the security of the Heisman trophy?). We wrap up Isaiah's final episode as co-host with the ultimate postseason mantra: "Don’t let the pursuit of your goals diminish the joy of today." It’s been a legendary run for our first co-host—thanks for everything, Isaiah! 00:00:00 Intro 02:19:00 Subject Matter Expert: CJ Carr, Jordan Faison & Isaiah Dunn 26:07:00 Tell Me a Story: CJ Carr, Jordan Faison & Isaiah Dunn 34:05:00 Ask the Host: Tony Simeone & Isaiah Dunn 40:36:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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