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Notre Dame FCU's Irish Sports Saturdays is a Notre Dame football radio show that airs Saturdays at 9am during football season on Redeemer Radio 95.7FM in Michiana and 106.3FM in Northeast Indiana. Redeemer Radio is non-profit Catholic radio station in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese. Irish Sports Saturdays is a part of the Spoke Street Media Network.
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100221: Interview with Rocky Boiman

Irish Sports SaturdaysOct 02, 2021

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090322: Reilly Jeffers on Faith, Family & Football

090322: Reilly Jeffers on Faith, Family & Football

On the September 3rd, 2022 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with South Bend native Reilly Jeffers, a staff member at Ohio State as the Buckeyes get set to face Notre Dame in a top 5 matchup to open the season. Reilly grew up a diehard Notre Dame fan. His dad, after all, was Jeff Jeffers--the most recognizable TV reporter to ever cover the Irish. Jeff died a few years ago, so this game brings a lot of emotions considering how much this one would mean to Jeff. It certainly means a whole lot to Reilly and his family. The journey to this point for Reilly wasn't easy. Just before the start of his junior year of high school football, Reilly was in a serious car crash that cost him that football season. Two weeks later, his dad had a stroke. It was faith that got Reilly through those dark days. And those dark days is what gave him his first chance to learn about coaching. It's a powerful conversation about faith, family and football.

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Sep 03, 202219:19
090322: Previewing Notre Dame vs Ohio State

090322: Previewing Notre Dame vs Ohio State

On the September 3rd, 2022 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and John Brach discuss Notre Dame's top 5 showdown with Ohio State to open the new season. It's the start of the Marcus Freeman era as head coach and Tyler Buchner era as quarterback. The challenge is massive against a Heisman contending quarterback and one of the nation's most explosive wide receivers. We look at what the Irish need to do to pull off a win in a hostile environment. Plus an incredible conversation with South Bend native Reilly Jeffers, who is now on the staff at Ohio State. The son of WNDU legend Jeff Jeffers, Reilly grew up an Irish fan--now he will coach against them. The journey to get here is well worth the listen. The ultimate chat about faith, family and football. The guys wrap up the show with their game predictions.

Reminder, this is our final show until the bowl game!

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Sep 03, 202253:10
010422: Season Recap Show
Jan 05, 202254:39
010122: Previewing Notre Dame vs Oklahoma St
Jan 01, 202255:14
120421: Previewing the Marcus Freeman Era
Dec 04, 202154:38
112721: Previewing Notre Dame vs Stanford
Nov 27, 202154:38
112021: Interview with Jack Nolan
Nov 20, 202123:46
112021: Previewing Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech
Nov 20, 202101:01:02
111321 Interview with Dan Santucci

111321 Interview with Dan Santucci

On the November 13th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host chats with former Notre Dame offensive lineman Dan Santucci in our Focus on Faith interview. Dan reflects back on his favorite Notre Dame games when he was a 3-year starter from 2004-2006 and shares a great story about how his parents embarrassed his then girlfriend (now wife) at a football game. Santucci also reflects on how football helps mold you in a leader and points out that getting yelled out by Charlie Weis prepares you greatly for life's challenges. Santucci is a man of faith. He grew up in a strong Catholic family and attended Catholic school from grade school through college. He and his wife Meredith have five kids and are passing on that faith to their kids. Santucci had been working at Notre Dame in development for the last several years but in the last year, he returned to his high school alma mater, St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Chicago, where he is now serving as President. A great conversation about faith, family and football!

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Nov 13, 202116:32
111321: Previewing Notre Dame vs Virginia
Nov 13, 202154:17
110621: Interview with Digger Phelps
Nov 06, 202115:17
110621: Previewing Notre Dame vs Navy
Nov 06, 202154:34
103021: Chris Zorich interview
Oct 30, 202120:03
103021 Previewing Notre Dame vs North Carolina
Oct 30, 202154:05
102321: Interview with Blake Wesley & JR Konieczny
Oct 23, 202117:52
102321: Previewing Notre Dame vs USC

102321: Previewing Notre Dame vs USC

On the October 23rd, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo, Kevin Downey & Ilia Glazman breakdown Notre Dame's matchup with arch rival USC! We give our take on what to expect and scratch are heads on the things we just aren't sure will happen or not. Plenty of quarterback talk as always & odd answer from Brian Kelly when asked this week about what he feels the atmosphere will be like tonight. How does Notre Dame contain USC wide receiver Drake London? We'll hear from Kyle Hamilton on that and give our take as well. We have a 'take it or leave it' segment looking at a number of scenarios for the USC game and rest of the season and discuss whether we think they will happen or not. Our featured interview is with South Bend natives JR Konieczny and Blake Wesley, now freshmen on the Notre Dame men's basketball team. The guys wrap up the show with the gameday sprint looking deeper into the battle with USC and give their predictions.

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Oct 23, 202152:44
101621: Notre Dame Mid-Season Review
Oct 14, 202155:10
100921: Tim Brown Interview
Oct 09, 202121:39
100921: Previewing Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech
Oct 09, 202155:02
100221: Interview with Rocky Boiman
Oct 02, 202121:56
100221: Previewing Notre Dame vs Cincy
Oct 02, 202155:08
092521: Fr. Nate Wills Interview
Sep 25, 202115:26
092521: Previewing Notre Dame vs Wisconsin

092521: Previewing Notre Dame vs Wisconsin

**NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the 3 minutes of our show was not recorded properly and not included in the podcast. We discussed the impact of no Kurt Hinish today for Notre Dame to start the show**

On the September 25th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo & Kevin Downey break down the matchup with Wisconsin in a Shamrock Series showdown in Chicago. The guys look at Jack Coan facing his old team--and discuss who has the bigger advantage, Coan or the Wisconsin defense in terms of knowing the other side. Brian Kelly can pass Knute Rockne on the all time wins list with a win today. We put that in perspective. Plus, our 1st quarter of the season grades position-by-position. There were a lot of different answers here. Our Focus on Faith guest is Notre Dame team chaplain Fr. Nate Wills who has deep Wisconsin football roots himself. The guys wrap up the show with the gameday sprint looking deeper into the battle in the trenches and give their keys to the game and predictions. 

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Sep 25, 202156:51
091821: Interview with Bishop Bill & Fr. Neil Wack
Sep 18, 202118:35
091821 Previewing Notre Dame vs Purdue

091821 Previewing Notre Dame vs Purdue

On the September 18th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister is our guest host alongside Angelo Di Carlo with Kevin Downey away for work. Tim and Ang breakdown the current state of the Notre Dame football team and where they stand at 2-0. We look at the matchup with Purdue and what problems the Boilermakers can bring. We also discuss the issues offensive line and the defense. Plus, we chat about the Irish quarterback situation and the need to play both Jack Coan and Tyler Buchner. The guys give their thoughts on Marian HS alum Zander Horvath not being able to play today for Purdue against his hometown Irish as well ND linebacker Jack Kizer's incredible Purdue connections. Our Focus on Faith interview is with Bishop Bill and Fr. Neil Wack. Two South Bend natives that are brothers and priests but on opposite sides of the Notre Dame-Purdue rivalry. The guys wrap up the show with their game predictions. 

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Sep 18, 202154:43
091121: Interview with Jonathan Doerer
Sep 11, 202113:28
091121: Previewing Notre Dame vs Toledo
Sep 11, 202154:08
090421: Interview with Dillan Gibbons

090421: Interview with Dillan Gibbons

On the September 4th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews Notre Dame graduate Dillan Gibbons who will start for Florida State against the Irish in the season opener. Dillan recently transferred to Florida State and it will be very unique for him to face off with some of his closest friends. He also has an incredible story off the field, including his friendship with diehard Notre Dame fan, Timothy Donovan. Timothy is teenager who has battled serious medical issues since his birth. Dillan and Timothy have been friends since 2017, after they met following an ND game. With the start of Name, Image & Likeness, Dillan started a Go Fund Me for Timothy to get him to the ND-FSU game. What transpired next, was incredible. More than $50,000 was raised. Not only is Timothy and his family going to the game, they are also receiving a lot of money to help offset Timothy's expensive medical costs. Dillan is a strong Catholic and he reflects fondly on his time at Notre Dame and how his faith guides him. 

Learn more about Dillan's new non profit: Bigmanbigheart.com

To visit the Go Fund Me Page for Timothy Donovan: https://www.gofundme.com/f/taketimothytotally

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Sep 04, 202120:26
090421: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State

090421: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State

On the September 4th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, it's our debut episode for season 4 of our show! Hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey breakdown the upcoming Notre Dame season and preview the opener at Florida State. Can Notre Dame overcome the hostile road atmosphere Sunday night? Will it look like the Louisville game from 2019? Or worse? What should we expect from Jack Coan at quarterback and will the offensive weapons around him outweigh the lack of experience on the new look offensive line? Plus, Notre Dame has a new defensive coordinator in Marcus Freeman. How will the "D" look in 2021? Our special guest is Notre Dame grad Dillan Gibbons who will start AGAINST the Irish for Florida State on Sunday night after transferring from ND. Dillan has a unique story beyond that including raising more than $50,000 for a Notre Dame fan with serious medical issues. It's an inspiring story and interview! The guys wrap up the show pondering what to expect from Florida State's quarterback situation and by giving their game prediction and season predictions. 

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Sep 04, 202153:12
010221: Recaping Notre Dame vs Alabama & the 2020 Irish football season
Jan 02, 202154:12
122620: Previewing Notre Dame vs Alabama
Dec 26, 202054:09
121920: Focus on Faith with Tony Dungy
Dec 19, 202020:40
121920: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson 2.0

121920: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson 2.0

On the December 19th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, we preview Notre Dame's showdown with Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. It was a loaded show. Hear Brian Kelly going off on the playoff committee. Hosts Angelo Di Carlo and John Brach give their reaction and what the fall out might be. Who has the advantage in the rematch, especially with Trevor Lawrence back for Clemson and a number of defensive standouts returning for the Tigers' defense? Hear from Irish players on defensive coordinator Clark Lea and what will happen with the defensive coordinator position moving forward? And we breakdown Notre Dame's now recruiting class. Super Bowl Champion coach and Notre Dame on NBC broadcaster Tony Dungy is our special guest talking about the importance of faith, Clark Lea, Ian Book, Trevor Lawrence and what he feels will happen in this rematch. The guys wrap up the show with their predictions.

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Dec 19, 202054:04
120520: Previewing Notre Dame vs Syracuse
Dec 05, 202053:52
112820: Interview with Haley Scott DeMaria
Nov 29, 202021:59
112820: Recapping Notre Dame's win over UNC
Nov 28, 202054:07
112120: Focus on Faith with Fr. Nate Wills
Nov 22, 202014:35
112120: Irish are 8-0 on the bye
Nov 21, 202059:41
111420: Interview with Mark Herzlich
Nov 14, 202014:38
111420: Previewing Notre Dame vs Boston College
Nov 14, 202054:38
110720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson

110720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson

Nov 07, 202054:05
103120: Interview with Sam Grewe
Nov 01, 202024:43
103120: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson.. (oh... Georgia Tech)
Oct 31, 202054:06
102420 Focus on Faith with ND Leprechaun Pat Johnson
Oct 25, 202011:46
102420 Previewing Notre Dame vs Pitt
Oct 24, 202054:05
101720: Spotlight Interview with Deb Boulac
Oct 17, 202017:10
101720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Louisville

101720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Louisville

On the October 17th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Louisville. The Irish enter a game for the first time all season with everyone available with zero Covid 19 issues (as of Thursday). So how does that change practice and what to expect from the team on the field after finally get back to what felt like a 'normal week' of practice. Is the defense OK? Plus, who is the most impactful player on the Irish? The guys debate that question and breakdown. Our spotlight interview this week is with South Bend native Deb Boulac who made history this week as the first female to ever produce a primetime NFL broadcast. Deb talks about growing up learning football from her late dad Brian, while he was an assistant at Notre Dame. The guys wrap up the show breaking down the matchup with Louisville and giving their predictions for the game.

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Oct 17, 202053:55
101020: Focus on Faith with Fr. Joe Carey

101020: Focus on Faith with Fr. Joe Carey

On the October 10th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Father Joe Carey, CSC, in our Focus on Faith interview. Fr. Joe has loved Notre Dame his entire life. It's the only college he applied to. He is now 80-years-old and is a 1962 graduate of Notre Dame. He was ordained a Holy Cross Priest in 1969 and has spent nearly his entire life on campus. His family history dates back even further with his dad being a 1932 Notre Dame graduate. Fr. Joe tells a great story of his dad's interactions with Knute Rockne. Plus, Fr. Joe has seen so much himself from Montana's rise in 77 to Catholics vs Convicts in 1988. And what a unique role Fr. Joe played with the Catholics vs Convicts T-Shirts. He also has some great stories about Digger Phelps. Fr. Joe remains active on campus as chaplain for the Alliance of Catholic Eduation (ACE) and chaplain for the women's lacrosse team.

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Oct 10, 202019:29
101020: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State

101020: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State

It's finally Gameday again for Notre Dame football! On the October 10th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Florida State. It's ND's first game since September 19th after sitting out two weeks because of a Covid-19 outbreak. We'll give you the latest on where the Irish. You'll hear from Brian Kelly on how things went this week getting his players back up to form and from the Irish players on what it was like in the moment as the Irish were experiencing their outbreak. Plus, Kevin Austin is expected to make his debut tonight. A lot of excitement from Notre Dame on this that you will want to hear. Our Focus on Faith interview is with Fr. Joe Carey, CSC. Fr. Joe's has nearly a century worth of stories, including Montana, Catholic vs Convicts, Digger & even his dad's stories of interacting with Knute Rockne. The guys wrap up the show explain what to expect from Florida State (not much) and predictions on the game.

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Oct 10, 202054:10
100320: Focus on Faith with Frank Pomarico
Oct 03, 202020:31