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Inside the Garage

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

33. Behind the scenes of Kyle's NFL Combine

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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, stories from their recruiting years where coaches made some wild promises, and why Matt Balis is the bedrock of Notre Dame football culture. Moving on to the NFL, they give their predictions for the upcoming Bengals-Rams Super Bowl matchup and the hot water Jonathan Allen found himself in on social media. They round out the podcast by shouting out some of their favorite female athletes.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.

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

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 to SEC schools. And with the Olympics and Pro Bowl going down, they discuss the toughest Olympic sports, the events they think they could compete in with enough training, and rule changes they'd implement to fix the Pro Bowl (and the league itself).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.

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

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 college football, and the fastest way a new coach can lose a locker room.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 of the NFL Combine vs. performing surgery.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 country have about lifting and strength training. This week's Outside the Garage question: after the anticlimactic end to the otherwise unbelievable Bills-Chiefs game, should the NFL finally change their overtime rules? The guys weigh the fairness of the professional vs college OT systems and have the most spirited debate about coin tosses you'll ever hear.Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with the podcast!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 go on to discuss Conor's solo experience in ND's workouts, the wild finishes in this weekend's 49ers-Packers + Bengals-Titans games, what the 2019 Notre Dame-Michigan game taught them about playing through the cold, and the car ride to Michigan that birthed the podcast.ALSO: ITG is now 2x a week – check back on Thursday for another episode!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 Freeman's task of instilling his own culture on the fly, Kyle's close call with State Farm Stadium security, the fan and media reaction to the players skipping out on bowl games, and KJ's rough performances on Arizona's golf courses.Outside the Garage questions this week:1) If you could live outside the US for one year, where would you go?2) What does the future of the ITG Podcast look like?Make sure to follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter/Instagram and @insidethegaragepodcast on TikTok to keep up with the show!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 zombie apocalypse, what element they would represent in Avatar: The Last Airbender, how big of a family they'd want to raise, at what age they'd give their kid an iPad, their biggest pet peeves, the most ridiculous facts they know, and how their siblings and parents have influenced their lives. (recorded 12/7/21)Happy holidays!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20. Outside the Garage takeover: ALL FAN QUESTIONS!

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 reactions to both he and Kyren Williams opting out of the Fiesta Bowl, and addresses the idea of what players "owe" to their fans, schools, and teammates. And to wrap up... the question that's been lurking since the first episode of Inside the Garage is finally answered: are we alone in the universe?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19. Early #FreemanEra impressions & Kyle exits the garage

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 will win each of the major bowls.After, an interview with Notre Dame defensive end Isaiah Foskey [recorded on 11/29]. They break down their first impressions of Isaiah, the Irish's rout of Stanford, what they thought of the campus, and adjusting to the different weather and time zones. Finally, they talk about people's biases against Notre Dame, Isaiah's "welcome to college" moment and workout with Aaron Donald, Lincoln Riley's future at USC, and how they've grown as people during their time in South Bend.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18. Breaking down Playoff selections & bowl matchups + Isaiah Foskey interview

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 at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 season. After wrapping up their football discussion, they discuss how fast the year has gone by, what it's like for student-athletes that have to stay at school during the holidays, some of the childish things their parents convinced them of when they were younger (WARNING: massive Christmas / Tooth Fairy mythology spoilers), hilarious stories of getting in trouble when they were teenagers, the three things they can't live without, and how they would spend their first $1 million.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15. Thanksgiving in South Bend

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 with watching this senior class take the field at home the last time. Shifting away from the team, they discuss Conor's sister Kelly's monster high school basketball performances, the best players they encountered growing up (Stefon Diggs, Markelle Fultz, Collin Sexton, and more), Kyle's intense AAU experiences, the major differences between football and basketball recruiting, and why athletes in both sports garner different perceptions. Outside the Garage this week: 1) Describe the internet in ONE word (this leads to a sprawling conversation about social media's effect on culture), and 2) Would you allow yourself to be hunted by Jason Bourne for an entire week for $100 million?Twitter & Instagram: @IGPodcast_TikTok: @insidethegaragepodcast  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 almost a polar opposite stylistically, with Virginia & friend of the pod Nick Jackson hosting ND with a pass-heavy spread offense. Looking ahead at the College Football Playoff picture, the guys try to wrap their heads around the selection committee and rankings process, and debate the best method for putting together the Top 25. The football talk transitions into roommate talk as they swap their most nostalgic memories, from first-day-of-school fits to posting up at book fairs. Outside the Garage questions this week: 1) National Championship on the line, 35-yard field goal to win it... which one of them is kicking the field goal? 2) Who in the world would you most want to swap places with for one day? (Cam's answer is... not what you might expect). Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with the pod.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13. Navy recap & Notre Dame's Playoff chances

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 insight from the sidelines – and his two roommates make sure to let him know some areas for improvement. They discuss whether or not they would ever want to go into coaching, and decide to team up to form the greatest coaching staff in high school football history. Outside the Garage topics this week: 1) What would you do if you had 48 hours to live? 2) If you could steal anything in the world, what would you steal? (Unfortunately for Conor, stonks are off the table). Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with the podcast.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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, they reveal the college teams they personally dislike the most. Then, Christian and Collin detail their new startup company, Just Like You, an outlet that shines a light on up-and-coming artists of all mediums. The show wraps, as it always does, with a round of fan-submitted questions in Outside the Garage – what are their favorite hobbies outside of football? And what would they choose for their last meal?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 Dame in the '70s, playing with Adrian Dantley and Austin Carr, to helping take Keurig from a neat idea to a thriving business. The conversation eventually shifts to NBA GOAT talk: MJ? LeBron? Kobe? ...Bill Russell?! Finally, Stevens offers sage advice to the younger generations passing through South Bend, and the group fields questions from the fans about the best aspects of being a student-athlete, the sport they would play if they didn't play football, and what's happening with all those electric scooters on campus.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10. Bye week coffee break w/ Professor Christopher Stevens

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 to discuss how Notre Dame rarely gets dealt "easy" matchups, the shifting playoff landscape, and whether or not they could imagine their school ever joining a conference. To round out the show, they field fan-submitted questions from Outside the Garage – what coach they would they take on a cross-country road trip? And: how much do they hang out with people outside the team? Finally, they hold a comprehensive spoilerfest on the latest cultural phenomenon: Squid Game.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 to deal with uncomfortable public fan situations. Next week's Virginia Tech game is previewed, and the question is asked: ...why "Enter Sandman"? Finally, with the calendar flipping to October, the crew welcomes in Spooky Season with a deep-dive into Halloween costumes, favorite horror films, and what candy they're gunning for in the trick-or-treat bowl.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 matchup between the two top-10 squads. Shifting away from football, the crew fields questions from outside the garage, such as: what would they have done if they didn't play college football? And who on the team would they NOT want to date their daughter? Finally, they react to fellow Volume podcast Jenkins & Jonez' longstanding debate about which part of the PB&J is more important, the peanut butter or the jelly?Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with the show.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 and mentally for the next level, with Shaun and Brandon sharing stories about how their time in South Bend got them ready for life's challenges. Brandon details his new company MOGL, an organization that helps student-athletes capitalize off their name, image, and likeness. They round out the show with a few fan-submitted questions and a shoutout the winner of the ITG signed jersey giveaway. Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to stay updated on the show.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 recent spree of helmet-related celebrations, and the teammates roll their eyes at the coverage of Coach Kelly's postgame joke. Next, they break down Notre Dame's ranking in Colin Cowherd's recent Top 20 College Programs of the Last 20 Years list, and draw attention to the underrated amount of NFL talent that's come out of South Bend. The crew rounds out the show with a healthy Drake vs. Kanye debate and a few fan-submitted questions from outside the garage.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The first guest on Inside the Garage is a big one: Notre Dame running back and Heisman-hopeful Kyren Williams. He and his teammates kick back and discuss what Kyren is looking to improve on coming off his breakout year, how they managed to stay motivated during COVID, Kyren's huge run against Clemson last season, LeBron shouting out Kyren for his touchdown celebrations, and which celebrity shoutouts would make them geek out the most. Then it's Outside the Garage, where the crew answers fan-submitted questions. Were they ND fans growing up? And who's controlling the aux in the car? Finally, Kyren is put through the ringer in a rapid-fire interview segment about his preferences and opinions – city or countryside? Are hot dogs a sandwich? Follow @ITGPodcast_ on Twitter and Instagram to stay updated on the show!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04. LeBron shoutouts & quarantine workouts w/ Kyren Williams

Training camp is over and classes are back in session in South Bend. The Inside the Garage crew discuss the highs and lows of this year's camp (0:55), how Coach Kelly is prepping the team for their first game against Florida State (13:55), and the ways in which the Notre Dame fanbase is one-of-a-kind (17:41). They then open the floor to fan-submitted questions on the new Outside The Garage segment, voicing their thoughts on college football's confusing targeting rule (22:42), their biggest, weirdest fears (32:24), and whether or not they'd eat a Mike Tyson punch for $10 million (40:32). They round the show out with a discussion on academics and the common misconceptions people have about student-athletes in the classroom (42:50).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03. Back to school: Build-up to Florida State & student-athlete misconceptions

With training camp right around the corner, the guys reconvene in their garage for the second-ever episode of Inside the Garage. They talk about the teammates they're most excited to match up with in camp (1:55), the biggest difference between high school and college football (7:30), the best player they faced last year (12:35), how they can relate to Simone Biles' situation (20:50), the sports they'd want to add to the Olympics (35:40), and what effects the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff could have on the sport (44:20).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02. The Olympics, mental health, & upcoming training camp

In their debut drop, the four Notre Dame teammates and Inside the Garage co-hosts (Kyle Hamilton, Cam Hart, KJ Wallace, and Conor Ratigan) take turns introducing one another to the world from their garage off-campus in South Bend. They reflect on the wild, COVID-restricted 2020 season (6:25), funniest/weirdest recruitment trips (14:30), freshman camp horror stories (34:30), and how the new NIL laws could shake things up for players, teams, and the culture-at-large in the future (44:23).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.