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Divine Life Christian MinistryMaintain Your Confession Victory In ChristThanks for listening. We'll be happy to hear from you. Maintain Your Confession Victory In Christ*Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.* (2 Corinthains 2:14; KJV).Once you change your confession of victory, then know that you have given the devil a foothold in your life because your change of confession in the face of contrary experiences is a testament to the fact that you didn’t truly believe what you professed to ha...2025-04-1723 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThe Gipper: An Imperfect Masterpiece (Part Two)Join host Alex Painter today for part two of the Gipp miniseries! Picking up where part one left off, revel in George Gipp's incredible playing career, nonconformist attitude, and his ultimate, tragic, death just weeks after being named a First-Team All-American. You don't want to miss this one folks. Enjoy!
2025-02-2753 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThe Gipper: An Imperfect Masterpiece (Part One)To celebrate Notre Dame's legendary George Gipp's 130th birth month - welcome to 'The Gipper: An Imperfect Masterpiece"! Join host Alex Painter for part one of this two-part series, as he aims to preserve the legacy of Notre Dame's greatest football player and give an authentic view of 'The Gipper', a man steeped in legend and lore.
For part one, Alex will dive into Gipp’s early years, from his roots in the Upper Peninsula to his arrival at Notre Dame. Tune in and long live the Gipper!
2025-02-0538 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast103: Iconic Sights of Notre Dame - The Log ChapelHey, Irish fans! Do you ever pass by the Log Chapel on campus and wonder what's the deal? Are you curious how Notre Dame commemorates the founding of the university? Join host Alex Painter today to learn more about one of the oldest structures on the university grounds, one that tells the story of the College like no other! The Log Chapel is truly a glimpse into the earliest days of both Notre Dame and South Bend. Enjoy!
CORRECTION - just before the 10-minute mark, I had a slip of the tongue and inadvertently called t...2025-01-1732 min
Unleashed and UnstoppableVictory Letter: Crafting Your Unstoppable 2025Send us a textPicture yourself a year from now—what would your future self say about your victories of this past year?This week, we dive into a transformative practice that bridges neuroscience and self-leadership: the Victory Letter. In this episode, Alex and Carol introduce the concept of the Victory Letter, a powerful exercise to help you prime your brain for success. Drawing on the latest insights in vision priming and leadership identity, they guide you through creating a vivid, detailed snapshot of your future. From engaging all five senses to adopting emo...2025-01-1616 min
Fantasy Football HustlerClaim Victory in Your Fantasy Football Championship LIVE!Join us LIVE as we dive into the world of fantasy football and provide you with expert tips and strategies to help you WIN your championship! From start/sit decisions to waiver wire pickups, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rookie owner, this live stream is designed to give you the edge you need to take home the title. So, buckle up and get ready to dominate your fantasy football league!Join Alex The Fantasy Football Hustler, & the Crew for this Elevated Sports Talk. Monday is here and is t...2025-01-021h 39
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast102: 'A December Triumph' - Notre Dame Football's Historic First WinHave you ever wondered what Notre Dame's very first football victory was like? As the team gears up for significant December football in 2024, it’s fascinating to look back to December 1888. That month not only marked their first-ever December game, but also their inaugural football win in program history.
Join host Alex Painter as he delves into the campus culture of 1888 and explores the historic game that started it all. This journey takes you back to the origins of Notre Dame football and the momentous victory that would set the stage for decades of success.
2024-12-1837 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast101: Talkin' Four Horsemen with Author Jim Lefebvre!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 Horsemen, their legacy, and the environment and happenstance which allowed them to propel to national fame. Enjoy!
2024-10-2457 minDivine Life Christian MinistryContinuous Victory Is Your BirthrightThanks for listening. We'll be happy to hear from you. Continuous Victory Is Your Birthright*For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.* (1 John 5:4, KJV).When you begin to exercise your faith accordingly, you will discover that you have what it takes to live in continuous victory all the days of your life. Shalom! To get the written versions, click the link below👇 to join the WhatsApp platform, DLCM, Devotional 📖https://chat.w...2024-10-2316 min
Victory City Church PodcastPassions For Purpose | Alex Espinoza, Ps. Gabriel Sotelo, Ps. Natalie MorrisPassions For Purpose | Alex Espinoza, Ps. Gabriel Sotelo, Ps. Natalie Morris by Victory City Church2024-09-0236 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Nine: 2024 Season Preview!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 the upcoming season!
NOTE: We had some audio issues during the recording. Bear with us! Enjoy!
2024-08-2351 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Eight: From the Gridiron to Olympic Podium - The Tom Lieb StoryHappy 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 to coach perhaps the most famous offensive line in college football history! Enjoy the story of a Notre Dame legend not oft-told!
2024-07-3039 min
Pastor Alex PappasEvery Piece is ESSENTIAL for Total Victory | Oceans Unite Christian CentreAs believers, we have been called to run and win a spiritual race. To do so, we must be able to stand firm against the enemy! It’s time to suit up in the WHOLE armor of God!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Seven: Fifth Anniversary Special with Irish Legend Vagas FergusonWow! 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 Notre Dame legacy, lore, and legends. Take care, Irish fans!
2024-06-2741 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Six: Gridiron Glory to War Hero - Remembering Jack ChevignyToday, 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.
2024-05-2441 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Four: 'Come on you Mules, the Horsemen are Waiting!' - Notre Dame's Seven MulesI 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 bit obscured since. Hope you enjoy!
2024-03-1938 minDivine Life Christian MinistryCultivate The Victory MentalityThanks for listening. We'll be happy to hear from you. Cultivate The Victory Mentality*For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.* (1 John 5:4; KJV).You are a certified victor in Christ, therefore, maintain this mindset until it becomes a daily reality to you. Shalom!To get the written versions, click the link below👇 to join the WhatsApp platform, DLCM, Devotional 📖https://chat.whatsapp.com/3W2EgBWNfWJ0wy4PvvHV1oCONN...2024-02-2816 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Three: "From Famine to Fighting Irish" - Notre Dame and the Potato FamineToday, 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!
2024-02-2737 minDivine Life Christian MinistryDetermine to Walk in Continuous VictoryThanks for listening. We'll be happy to hear from you. Determine to Walk in Continuous Victory*For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.* (1 John 5:4, KJV).Yes, you can live in continuous victory on earth. Believe it and begin to exercise your faith accordingly.To get the written versions, click the link below👇 to join the WhatsApp platform, DLCM, Devotional 📖https://chat.whatsapp.com/3W2EgBWNfWJ0wy4PvvHV1oCONN...2024-02-1506 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety-Two: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Pat O'Dea - Notre Dame Head Coach and 'Kangaroo Kicker'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!
2024-02-0134 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNinety: A Brief History of the Puzzling Film ’John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!’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!
2023-12-2130 min
Batman the Animated Series PodcastFear of Victory ReviewOur hosts return to the podcave and even have the pleasure of being in the same room for this recording, as they sit down to review FEAR OF VICTORY!
Alex and Will discuss the fun little idea around Scarecrow rigging sports games with his fear toxin and why it works so well. This episode even ties into Thanksgiving as it features Football and Robin acts like a big, dumb bird.
They also notice how Batman was waiting for one little excuse to kick Robin out of the gang, why...2023-11-231h 12
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Nine: ’Sacred Showdowns’: Notre Dame’s Meetings with Native FoesWelcome! 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. Enjoy, Irish fans!
2023-11-1830 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Eight: ’Faugh A Ballagh!’ - Father William Corby and the Irish BrigadeTo 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 on campus. Don't miss this one, Irish fans!
2023-10-3038 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Seven: Talkin’ Irish with Legendary Journalist Len Clark!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, Len is a fantastic storyteller with a wide breadth of experience and perspective to draw from. You won't want to miss this one!
2023-10-0558 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Six: ’Scaling the Ivy Wall’ - Notre Dame’s History Against the Ivy League ConferencePhew - 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!
2023-09-2130 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastIconic Sights of Notre Dame - Part Two: The PresbyteryNestled 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 fantastic article written by Notre Dame alumnus Margaret Fosmoe in the Notre Dame Magazine and can be found here. Cover photo by Matt Cashore.
2023-08-3132 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Four: 2023 Season Preview!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 the show's Consensus All-Americans.
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-Three: Myron Pottios and the Early History of the Linebacker LoungeFor 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!
2023-07-2631 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty-One: The Gentleman of Notre Dame - Insights on Four Horseman and Unheralded Head Coach Elmer LaydenA 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 surely won't regret it! Cheers!
2023-06-0636 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEighty: ’Spring Fling’ - Playing Catch-UpGlad 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-up' today, but look out for a great summer here with Onward to Victory.
2023-05-2331 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy-Nine: Alex’s Irish Anecdotes - Volume ThreeAn 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 Bengal Bouts!
Enjoy, Irish fans!
2023-04-1436 min
The Alex McFarland ShowThe Alex McFarland Show-Episode 50-Victory Over TemptationMany believers question what their purpose is, some living in fear that they are missing out on the life God has for them. On today’s episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex shares God’s principles for victory over temptation, sin and defeat. He also explains the significance of the spiritual gifts, how to establish your identity in Christ, and the power of never giving up. If you’re questioning your purpose and feel uncertain about God’s desire for your life, this episode will provide clarity and assurance. Alex McFa...2023-03-2330 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy-Eight: Notre Dame on the Diamond - The Fascinating Origins and History of Fighting Irish BaseballIn 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!
2023-03-2136 min
Victory Life Today!What I've Learned (feat. Alex Serrano)Help support the Victory Life Today Podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorylife/support
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2023-03-1426 minVictory Life Today!The Gift of Righteousness (feat. Alex Serrano)Help support the Victory Life Today Podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorylife/support
Al and Angie Buhrke help you find the keys to prosperity. God has so much in store for your life and you can access it today. Learn how you can live in victory today.
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The Alchemist Lounge047: Feel The Great Strength Of Music And Silence with Victory JonesVictory Jones, like everybody else, has been intertwined with sound and music from the start of her life. She discovered how it could affect how she and every people around her think, feel, and act. Later, she went through what she considered the dark night of her soul but regained her inner peace and connectedness by harnessing the power of sound. Now, Victory joins the podcast to share the wonders of meditation and how the alchemy of sound impacts her journey as a multi-disciplinarian artist, singer, songwriter, speaker, and wellness facilitator. If you want to a...2023-03-0156 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastIconic Sights of Notre Dame - Part One: ’Touchdown Jesus’As the show puts some energy towards the officially unofficial 'podcast tour' of campus by way of the 'Iconic Sights...' miniseries, the Word of Life mural on the Hesburgh Library, better known as 'Touchdown Jesus' seemed like a grand place to start!
Join host (and de facto tour guide) Alex Painter as he runs down the history of the library and the spectacular mural which made it famous!
Enjoy the show? Please like, subscribe to receive all the latest updates. Please visit Paypal.me/onwardtovictory or Patreon.com/OnwardToVictoryPodcast to chip in and help th...2023-03-0132 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNotre Dame & the Civil War - Part Five: The Saint Mary’s Sister-Nurses and the ’Stationmaster’A show tradition continues! Tune in and learn about the sisters of Saint Mary's, who served in battlefield and military hospitals as nurses, and their indelible impact on the Northern war effort! Truly an inspiring story.
Additionally, Alex shares the tale of Thomas Bulla, an ardent abolitionist and 'stationmaster' on the Underground Railroad who lived on the modern-day Notre Dame campus!
Enjoy, Irish and history fans alike!
2023-02-0938 min
True Faith NUFC PodcastNUFC Podcast: Newcastle coast into League Cup Quarter Final with victory over BournemouthCharlotte hosts Si and Jonny as we discuss last night's victory over Bournemouth - does the manner of victory matter? Are we just buzzing to be through? We then do a deeper dive into the wider team - do we need to strengthen on the right? What are the options on the left? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-2143 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy-Three: John Huarte - Notre Dame’s Improbable HeismanWinning a Heisman before earning a varsity letter? Who knew?! Today, host Alex Painter does a deep dive into the playing career of Notre Dame quarterback John Huarte - easily one of the most improbable Heisman Trophy winners in history. Not only did Huarte come out of Notre Dame with the most coveted of all awards, but he also helped turn the tide of Notre Dame football - which was in peril of losing some shine off the golden helmets at the time.
Before the Huarte story, Alex also recaps the 2022 year for Onward to Victory.
2022-12-1232 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy-Two: Onward to Victory Celebrates Native American Heritage MonthToday, Onward to Victory has a special charge - celebrating a few Native American athletes who have (or will!) made a huge impact on our beloved Fighting Irish. Learn about the following:
Wynter Jock, an incoming women's lacrosse player and member of the Mohawk tribe - who just signed her letter of intent! She's breaking down barriers as she sees them, and we can't wait to see her suit up for the Irish!
The first openly Native American player in the football program, Tommy Yarr was an All-American Rockne-era center, as well as part Snohomish o...2022-11-1647 minThe Alex McFarland ShowThe Alex McFarland Show-Episode 28-Counter Culture with guest Pastor Duane SheriffLawlessness has become ramped in our society. With wrong often being seen as right, it’s clear that our world has diverted far from the Biblical standard from which we are called to live in accordance to. On today’s episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex sits down with Pastor Duane Sheriff of Victory Life Church. Pulling concepts from his new book, Counter Culture, Pastor Duane talks about the difference between a Revival and a Great Awakening. He explains why he believes we are on the cusp of the next...2022-10-2739 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy-One: The Greatest Game on the Gridiron for the Galivanting George GippWe all know George Gipp...but do we all *know* George Gipp? Join host Alex Painter as he attempts to peel back the many fascinating layers of the Gipper himself, using his best and most memorable game as the backdrop to the episode! Gipp is perhaps best known as the first player in program history to be selected to Walter Camp All-American First-Team.
George Gipp was truly a one-of-a-kind. Enjoy, Irish fans!
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2022-10-2736 min
Victory Over Self RadioE8: Alex Effer, Resilient Training and RehabilitationIn this episode - Chris sits down with Alex Effer to talk training and rehabilitation, biomechanics, developing a philosophy through multiple topics, and osteopathic medicine. Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.resilientedu.com/ Youtube: @Resilient Training and Rehabilitation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.effer/ Listen Anywhere https://rss.com/podcasts/victoryoverselfradio/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ojD8gpuAx9ztB5jejTBW0?si=2fdd2f72f33f45aa2022-10-2552 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventy: The Cemeteries of Notre Dame - A Halloween SpecialJust in time for Halloween, join host Alex Painter for a tasteful, historical overview of the cemeteries on Notre Dame's campus - which are nearly as old as the school itself!
As a pleasant bonus, Notre Dame's cemeteries find a rich context within a general discussion of the prevalence of cemeteries on college campuses.
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2022-10-1229 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSixty-Nine: ’Talkin’ Irish with Artist Kathleen Keifer’Buckle up those chinstraps, Irish fans! Today, Alex is joined by Notre Dame alumna and artist Kathleen Keifer, whose vast portfolio includes a countless number of timeless pieces dedicated to preserving the spirit of Notre Dame and celebrating her football team.
Enjoy her and Alex's conversation, which details not only her career and inspirations as an artist, but encapsulates her pure, unadulterated love for the Irish!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSixty-Seven: 2022 Season PreviewBuckle up those chinstraps, Irish fans - it's the fourth annual season preview episode! Join hosts Alex Painter and Matt Gehring as they break down, position group by position group, your 2022 Fighting Irish.
Also included in the preview is preseason team awards, record predictions, and our hosts 'sound off' on a few topics of their choice. You simply can't miss this one as you ready yourself for the 2022 campaign! Enjoy!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSixty-Five: Alex’s Irish Anecdotes - Volume TwoLet's get after it! After rave reviews on the first one, a second helping of Alex's Irish Anecdotes seemed appropriate. Strap-in as we discuss:
-Inventor/Innovator/Philanthropist John Brisben Walker...an 1860s Notre Dame man (which that took a bit of unraveling), a jack-of-all-trades, including editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine?! Learn more about this fascinating man.
-How about the time that the ever-controversial 'Snake Dance' took over campus, much to chagrin of university administration?
-2022 marks 100 years of Notre Dame football on the radio. Learn more about the humble beginnings the school and the...2022-07-2540 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSixty-Four: Alex’s Irish Anecdotes - Volume OnePresenting the first volume of Alex's Irish Anecdotes! Featuring five short stories, you'll want to check out these can't-miss topics, including:
*The (very) early football history on Notre Dame's campus, including the grand prize for the winning team.
*Egregious errors in the media guide as far as head coaching records? Gah!
*Whoah, Notre Dame once missed 20 extra points in a single game? What's the scoop?!
*Who's the best Irish quarterback you (probably) haven't heard of? Check it out!
*The Great Milk Riot of 1952! Epic!
Enjoy, Irish fans!2022-07-1140 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSixty-Two: ’Manti Madness’ - Celebrating the Ten-Year Anniversary of Manti Te’o and the Legendary 2012 SeasonToday, Alex and co-contributor Matt Gehring walk through one of the most spellbinding episodes in program history; the march to 2012 BCS National Championship Game, the larger-than-life Manti Te'o, and his subsequent girlfriend scandal.
Alex and Matt try to give a candid, yet distinctly human look at the legacy of the season and Manti's integral part in it. You don't want to miss this one!
Enjoy, Irish fans!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Nine: ’Grace and Gumption’ - The Chet Grant StoryIrish fans, I hope you enjoy this latest installment about one of the most unheralded figures in Notre Dame football history...Chet Grant!
Chet is...well, hard to explain in just a sentence or two. Between covering the Irish, playing for Coach Rockne, coaching under a Four Horseman, becoming the program's first historian, and writing a compelling history of early Notre Dame football, Chet takes the cake as the biggest Note Dame fan ever.
But he was so much more than that. He knew what it meant to be a Notre Dame man. He was a li...2022-03-0938 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Eight: The State of the Program AddressJust in time for President's Day, Onward to Victory discusses the 'State of the Program' as the Fighting Irish heads into the 2022 spring season.
Oh, and a very special day - a new member of the OTV team is making a debut! Folks, you are going to love new contributor Matt Gehring's insight and knowledge into the program. Not only will Matt, who is a veteran at covering the Irish, be joining for select episodes, but he will be helping with the brand new website as well! Psst, head over to OnwardToVictory.blog!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Seven: Remembering Terry Brennan and the Upset of a GenerationOur offseason 'march' continues with Alex telling the tale of the Terry Brenna Era, including perhaps the most epic, improbable win in Notre Dame football history.
Terry Brennan was the youngest man ever to take the reins of the Notre Dame football program - he was 25 when he succeeded the legendary Frank Leahy. Despite his age, and the obvious challenges of the position, he was always cool, calm, and collected. Enjoy, Irish fans!
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2022-01-2443 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Six: The Origin of Cartier Field - ’The First Home of the Irish’In an episode host Alex Painter calls a 'palate cleanser' after a disappointing Fiesta Bowl, pull up a locker room stool and learn about Cartier Field - which served as the home field of the Irish from 1899-1928.
The origins of the facility are fascinating - and tell the story of the state of Irish athletics at the time. Discover how the field has ties back to the very first Notre Dame football team, and how the Irish were nearly unbeatable at home.
Enjoy!
2022-01-0336 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Five: Finding Hope and Perspective Within the Brian Kelly EraIs it possible? Of course, Irish fans! Join Alex as he attempts to shed, despite the former coach's dastardly exit, a bit of insight and perspective on the Kelly Era's true place in Notre Dame history...even with minimal swear words.
Enjoy, Irish fans.
2021-12-1632 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Four: Gridiron Groundbreakers of the Fighting Irish Part Three - Clifton BrownDespite all the excitement surrounding the program this week (which is lightly discussed), we have some serious work to do! Today, Alex recalls and discusses the legacy of the first Black quarterback to start a game for Notre Dame...Cliff Brown.
What challenges did he (and other Black quarterbacks) face at this time? Historically, and particularly in the early 1970s, this was not an easy proposition across college football.
Together, we can restore Cliff's legacy as one of the most culturally significant players in Irish football history. Enjoy!
EDIT: at the approximate 15:30 mark, I...2021-12-0241 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Three: Project 1871 - Life as a Notre Dame Student 150 Years AgoToday, Alex unpacks what life was like for a Notre Dame student...in 1871!
Sharpen up those pencils and polish those apples - we are heading to college! You don't want to miss this immersive experience as we hurtle through time to see what being a 'Golden Domer' meant in 150 years ago.
Enjoy, Irish fans!
2021-11-1542 min
Lead Well PodcastEP. 28 – The Power of Edification - Alex AnefilsIn this episode of the Lead Well Podcast, we are joined by Pastor Alex Anefils, the Associate Pastor of Missions for Victory Church, as we talk about the power of edification. Pastor Alex shares with us how edification from others helped her tremendously in becoming the leader that she is today. We are also going to talk about three questions you can consider as you prepare to edify or be edified by others. Pastor Alex and I will dive deeper into the power of edification as we, as leaders, try to create a culture of care. Listen in!
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Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-Two: An Ode to Avery Davis: ‘The Heart of the Fighting Irish‘Well, I suppose this will blow the lid off who the host's favorite current player is!
No matter - join Alex as he breaks down the awe-inspiring career of the program-first, unflappable Avery Davis. Who, despite being one of the very best at his position in the country, has played multiple spots for the Irish, wherever he's been asked and whatever it took, all for your Irish.
Enjoy this one about a modern pillar of the program!
2021-10-1833 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastFifty-One: The Millers of Notre Dame: ‘The First Family of the Fighting Irish‘Today on Onward to Victory, host Alex Painter does a dive on the most prominent Fighting Irish football family...the Millers of Defiance, Ohio. No one can hold a candle to these lads!
Five brothers (plus two nephews) worth of Notre Dame lore - phew! Some are famous, others are less so but nonetheless incredibly noteworthy. Buckle in and enjoy Irish fans!
2021-10-0132 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Nine: 2021 Season PreviewThe day has arrived, Irish fans! The 2021 season is bearing down on us like linebacker Drew White on a ball carrier, and with that, the third annual Onward to Victory Season Preview episode!
Join Alex as he breaks down every position group, each game of the schedule, as well as the famous Onward to Victory 'All-Sleeper Team'! He may even make a prediction or two! Enjoy!
2021-08-2539 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Eight: Talkin' George Gipp with Author Bill FullerFolks...you simply can't miss this one. Hear George Gipp discussed in a manner seldom heard when Alex is joined by author/Notre Dame alumnus Bill Fuller!
Bill wrote 'The Forever Year', a historical fiction/romance novel about the Gipper and the mysterious relationship he had with Iris Trippeer over the last year of his life. As a pleasant bonus, hear Alex eat a bit of crow and explain why you should never judge a book by its cover as he gives his personal review.
Given their respective knowledge on the Gipper, Alex and Bill...2021-08-0645 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Seven: Origins of the 'Fighting Irish' Nickname?Today, Alex investigates the question perhaps you have asked yourself...when was the first documented time Notre Dame football team was called the 'Fighting Irish'?
To his surprise, the answer took him to shortly after one of the biggest moments in Notre Dame football history at the time! You won't want to miss this epic inquiry!
2021-07-2631 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Six: 'That 80s Show' - Investigating the Gerry Faust EraIn 1985... a headline splashed across the front page of the Indianapolis Star:
'Boilermakers Crush Notre Dumb'
Gasp! Though the Irish faithful were up in arms with the not-so-subtle jab, the fall from grace experienced by the Notre Dame football program in the early 1980s was unmistakable. Curiously, though the team slogged through five mediocre seasons with head coach Gerry Faust, many found it literally impossible to dislike him. What's the story? Join Alex on a journey to a great decade with your favorite lads of the gridiron.
2021-07-0639 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Five: A Two-Year Anniversary with Rockne, Texas!Buckle up those chinstraps, Irish fans! Today, Alex celebrates the two-year mark of the show by taking the class on a field trip down to tiny Rockne, Texas.
What's the story here? How did the unincorporated community get such a name? The town's methodology may surprise you. Pull up a locker room and stay for a while!
Thank you all for two great years!
2021-06-1035 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Four: Memorial Day Remembrance SpecialToday, Alex examines Memorial Day, the holiday's presence on Notre Dame's campus, as well as some of the former Notre Dame football players who gave the last full measure.
Enjoy, Irish fans.
2021-05-2532 min
Sell By Being HumanEmotional and Social Intelligence, Blake Hudson _ Brand Manager, Victory Lap, Terry Arbaugh, SEACOMPIn this special episode of The Stories Of Selling Human Podcast we are for the very first time joined by two guests, introducing a new dynamic to the show.Blake Hudson is a Brand Manager at Victory Lap. Victory Lap trains future and current sales leaders through our virtual bootcamps, corporate training programs, and partnerships with educational institutions. They also team up with businesses to make sure that they are hiring and retaining the best people for their sales teams. Terry Arbaugh is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SEACOMP, a company specializing in...2021-05-1246 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Three: Gridiron Groundbreakers of the Fighting Irish Part Two - Tommy YarrContinuing to celebrate those trailblazers of the Irish gridiron, Alex zeroes in on center Tommy Yarr, who played for the Irish from 1927-1931. Yarr, a Rockne recruit, team captain, and Consensus All-American, was the first self-identified Native American in program history. And he was exceptional.
Join host Alex Painter for another deep, rewarding dive into the lore of the Fighting Irish - with yet another captivating subject. You don't want to miss this one!
2021-05-0437 min
Good Times with Alex and RyanVictory Parade Pigeons, Wedding Day Sword Fights, And Dale Earnhardt Windshield WashingRyan had a hard time on his wedding day because his swash buckling hand wasn't free. The podcast finally explodes in popularity, but the Boys aren't alive to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Dale Earnhardt refuses to make a pit stop because of a dirty windshield. Pigeons would rather die than actually attend Richard Nixon's victory parade. Alex decides to take the high road and not fact check Ryan's phony story. Tom Brady's football career is legally able to buy a beer now. The Raiders can't stop themselves from drafting any and all college football players named...2021-04-281h 21
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-Two: 2021 Spring PreviewSigns of spring...flowers, rain showers, Blue and Gold Game!
Join Alex for a position-by-position breakdown of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as they head into the annual Blue and Gold Game on May 1. Who is back? Who is new and exciting? Enjoy the blow-for-blow coverage!
2021-04-1540 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty-One: The St. Paddy's Day Special!Welcome to yet another show first...a St. Paddy's Day special! Grab that green beverage and huddle around your favorite podcast provider - Alex is going to tell you an abbreviated history of St. Patrick himself, as well as the early history of St. Patrick's Day on Notre Dame's campus.
...Would you have guessed St. Paddy's Day was outlawed on Notre Dame's campus for a time!? Me neither! Listen to find out more. Enjoy!
2021-03-1623 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastForty: Academic Standards and the Irish Recruitment EffortsIn today's episode, Alex tries to answer an age-old (okay, maybe not that old) question as comprehensively and exhaustively as he can...do the academic standards of Notre Dame help or hinder their recruitment efforts?
Regardless of anything, this is not a simple answer. Alex pieces it together using a myriad of criteria to allow folks to muster a very educated guess. You won't want to miss this one - don't forget your sharpened pencil and paper!
2021-03-0244 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-Nine: Gridiron Groundbreakers of the Fighting Irish - Wayne EdmondsTo celebrate Black History Month, Alex goes back to one of his favorite decades...the 1950s! Wayne Edmonds was the first Black football player in Notre Dame history to earn a Monogram award - get the scoop on his story - it's a dandy! This will be the first installment in a semi-ongoing 'Gridiron Groundbreakers' series.
Enjoy!
2021-02-0931 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNotre Dame & the Civil War - Part Four: Adolescent Operatives, The Pinkertons and Notre DameA real treat today! Alex expands on the show's 2020 three-part 'Notre Dame & the Civil War' miniseries with a new installment.
Simply, who knew that the most famous private eye in American history had such strong Notre Dame ties? Enter Allan Pinkerton, who rose to national prominence during the Civil War.
Click that 'play' button and listen in as fast as you can say 'teenage spies' to find out more!
2021-01-2133 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-Seven: 'The Everywhere Man' - Al Feeney, The Irish Phenom You've Never Heard OfIt sure has been a long three week layoff from the show! I hope everyone had a restful holiday break!
Today, Alex breaks down the athletic career and life of former Irish center, and teammate of Knute Rockne, a certain Al Feeney. This episode came about uniquely, even for this show, but believe me, you don't want to miss this one. Feeney was a phenomenal athlete at Notre Dame during some watershed years for the football program, but went on to lead a life full of athletics and public service. The episode ends in a place I...2021-01-0637 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-Six: George Gipp...100 Years LaterOn today's episode, Alex investigates and celebrates the player, person, and legend of George Gipp, 100 years after his passing.
'Tis true, many folks don't know what 'to do' with Gipp in properly contextualizing his place in college football and Notre Dame history - but Alex will lay it all out for you to decide in this centennial celebration of the most captivating player in Notre Dame history.
Enjoy!
2020-12-1640 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-Five: A Tribute to the 'Golden Boy' Paul HornungOn today's episode, Alex pays homage to a recently-passed Irish great, the 'Golden Boy' Paul Hornung. Hornung was a Heisman Trophy winner for Notre Dame, but perhaps saved his most brilliant gridiron action for the professional ranks. Alex breaks down some of his most exciting seasons, while sharing a serendipitous personal story regarding Hornung.
Enjoy!
2020-11-1928 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-Three: 'Ghost Stories for Golden Domers' - Tales of a Haunted Notre DameWith Halloween quickly approaching, let's embrace some holiday spirit! Join host Alex Painter on an in-depth look at some of the spellbinding, paranormal, and sometimes downright spooky side of Notre Dame's campus!
The Ghost of Washington Hall? How about unexplained noises, voices, and ghostly presence in the middle of the night? Could it be the Ghost of George Gipp? Prepare yourselves for a different kind of Notre Dame history, Irish fans...you just might need to flip on your night light when it gets dark!
Enjoy, and happy Halloween!
2020-10-2330 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty-One: 'Sing Her Glory' - The Origins of the 'Victory March'Ever wonder what the origins of the most famous fight song in America are? Notre Dame's 'Victory March' is recognized by people all across the country, world, and the span of history. You wouldn't believe the humble backstory!
Follow Alex where he loves going...back in time, to discover the series of events that sprang 'Victory March' into motion, and even catapulted it to fame!
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and head over the Facebook page for a new contest with some cool prizes!
2020-09-2434 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirty: 2020 Season PreviewIt's finally here! The 2020 season is imminent! Alas, welcome to the official season preview episode!
Get all the Irish intel you need (and more) as Alex breaks down the schedule, offense, defense, and special teams, complete with position group grades!
2020-09-1045 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Nine: 'More Than a Rivalry - The History of Notre Dame & Navy'Everyone draw a deep, sad sigh. Barring a miracle, Notre Dame and Navy, for the first time in nearly a century, will not meet on the gridiron this year, the historic match-up among the pandemic football casualties.
So, what's the big idea? Who even cares? Well, Alex does! Join him for a rundown of the significance of this historic relationship and rivalry between the two schools, who have played annually without fail since 1927.
Don't miss it!
2020-08-1938 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Eight: 'Hey, Do You Remember...Quarterback DeShone Kizer's Debut?'Man, does five years count as nostalgia? Do you remember the 2015 game against Virginia when Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer was pressed into action...and heroically led the Irish in one of their most spellbinding games of the millennia? You do, huh? Well, do you remember just how exciting that affair was?! Alex waxes poetic about one of his personal favorite quarterbacks in recent Irish memory, using the backdrop of an unforgettable game. Buckle in, Fighting Irish fans, this is a good one!
2020-08-0536 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Seven: What's in a Name? A Discussion Surrounding the 'Fighting Irish'Today, Alex attempts to breakdown a question that has been asked a number of times over the years...is 'Fighting Irish' an offensive team name? Though it seems rather cut-and-dry, Alex attempts to contextualize the issue in both the past and present day to have an honest discussion on the wider topic.
Oh, and an obligatory Covid-19 update as well! This is a situation everyone, including Onward to Victory, will continue to report on.
Enjoy!
2020-07-2243 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Six: 'Clash in the Streets': When Notre Dame took on the KKKRemember hearing about how Notre Dame students took on the Ku Klux Klan in the streets of South Bend in 1924? You don't? Well, buckle up and prepare for an incredibly interesting and compelling episode of Onward to Victory!
By the 1920's the Klan's corrosive, bigoted influence had infiltrated nearly every corner of Indiana. Statewide Klan leaders set South Bend in the cross-hairs, home of one of the most reputable Catholic universities in the country. A perfect target for the Klan and their anti-Catholic stance (one of many groups targeted at this time).
Would the students ju...2020-07-0739 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Five: Celebrating One Year with 'Rockne of Ages', 2020 Player Power Ranking, and More!Pretty hard to believe, but the show is one year old! Thank you to every one of the loyal listeners, who make it all possible. It's a cavalcade of fun with episode twenty-five, including:
-A review of Jeff Harrell's new Knute Rockne biography titled "Rockne of Ages".
-With the help of One Foot Down of SB Nation, power ranking the top five ND players heading into the 2020 season.
-Ever wonder what goes into creating and crafting episode? Alex gives you a look behind Onward to Victory's humble curtain!
Thanks all! Here's...2020-06-2349 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Four: A Presidential Connection - Notre Dame and John F. KennedyBuckle in, and prepare for a 'profile in courage' as we look at the University of Notre Dame and John F. Kennedy's inexorable connection!
In addition, Alex goes over the latest in Notre Dame scheduling news for the fall.
Stay well, all!
2020-06-0537 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty-Three: 'The Spirit of Notre Dame'A show 'first' is always exciting, and episode twenty-three is the first Onward to Victory 'community collaborative project', where we tackle what the 'spirit of Notre Dame' means to us. Why is it so special? What are the hallmarks of the spirit? How is it that it binds us together so tightly?
Alex brings in a number of famous, historical Notre Dame figures to 'speak' on the topic, gives his two cents, and, best of all, shares what a number of very special listeners wrote in on the topic on why the spirit of Notre is special...2020-05-1339 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwenty: 'Good for the Soul' - Joe Montana and the 1979 Cotton Bowl ClassicGrab a seat! Today, Alex raps about a true classic in the annals of Irish history - Joe Montana and the 1979 Cotton Bowl! Needless to say, never has a bowl of chicken soup played such a pivotal role in the outcome of a football game, season, and a star player's legacy! This is a heck of a story - I hope you enjoy it.
Don't hesitate to reach out to the show any way you'd like. I hope everyone is staying healthy and as well as can be expected during this trying time. Stay up, Irish fans! B...2020-04-0141 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNineteen: 'Rock' and 'The Babe' - The Collision of Sports Earliest SuperstarsThe third episode of the month?! Phew!
Irish coach Knute Rockne and baseball slugger Babe Ruth's ascent to fame almost perfectly coincided with each other's, and were even the subject of a couple famous photographs. So what's the story here? Ever wonder where and when cross-promoting between sports became much more prevalent? I give you Exhibit A and B...Knute Rockne and Babe Ruth! Today, Alex sets the two legends on a collision course, where they were only destined to meet.
I hope everyone is staying well. I know there are many baseball fans in the...2020-03-2142 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastSeventeen: Digging into 'The Rockne of Ages' with Jeff HarrellEpisode seventeen! Today, Alex makes a pilgrimage to South Bend, Indiana to have a sit down with Jeff Harrell, author of the upcoming, groundbreaking, subversive Knute Rockne biography, titled 'Rockne of Ages'.
This episode, recorded at the legendary Augie's Locker Room, serves as something of an addendum to episode ten, which was last November's 'True Crime' episode about Coach Rockne's plane crash and the theory that it was perpetrated by Al Capone's mob. But boy, Rocke of Ages is going to be so much more!
Sit back and enjoy some against the grain-type of ND ta...2020-03-0340 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNotre Dame & the Civil War - Part Three: The GeneralThe third and final part of the Notre Dame and the Civil War series! Today, Alex tackles the tale of William Tecumseh Sherman, famous Union Civil War general, who also had a deep connection to the University of Notre Dame.
Hopefully you have enjoyed the Civil War miniseries! Please let the show a message if you'd like for any of your thoughts to be read over the next episode!
2020-02-1735 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNotre Dame & the Civil War - Part Two: The PriestEpisode fifteen is part two of Onward to Victory's Notre Dame and the Civil War three-part series!
For today's episode, Alex hones in possibly the most famous priest of the American Civil War, Father William Corby, and his incredibly significant connection and contributions to the University of Notre Dame.
It's another story of faith, bravery, and commitment as we walk through the conflict through the eyes of an unarmed non-combatant, who served on the front lines in a completely different capacity!
I hope you enjoy this one - there's also some tips on C...2020-01-2240 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNotre Dame & the Civil War - Part One: The Student-Turned-SoldierHow about it? Episode fourteen!
11-2! For the eighth time in school history, we have won 11 games! Congrats, fellas! Congrats to us fans too, for digging such an awesome program. Well, now what? I guess since it's the 'off-season' now, let's do something different. If you're a loyal listener of the show, you may realize I am bit of a history nerd who enjoys to contextualize Notre Dame historically, both from a football and non-football standpoint within these episodes.
With that being said, let's go on a bit of a journey, back over 150 years to...2020-01-0833 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastThirteen: 2019 Regular Season Recap/Postseason PreviewIt's a cavalcade of facts, statistics, opinion, insight, and analysis as Alex looks back at the 2019 regular season and looks forward to the 2019 Camping World Bowl against Iowa State!
Contained within this episode:
*Perspectives on the Camping World Bowl Selection
*2019 Regular season statistical recap
*Thoughts on coach Brian Kelly’s job performance
*A look into the school record book
*George Gipp Minute
2019-12-1331 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTwelve: 'Once in a Lifetime Shot' - When Rocket Ismail Spurned the NFL ShieldIn episode twelve, Alex will take a quick glance at the 2019 Irish, now that the regular season has officially concluded, and give a an even quicker glance at the 2020 schedule.
For the feature, Alex looks at the time Canadian Football League defeated the National Football League, with former Irish wide receiver Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail in the cross-hairs of the contest! A fun, light story involving one of the most explosive Notre Dame players in history.
The debut of the 'George Gipp Minute', where Alex can gush about The Gipper, and share one of his many...2019-12-0234 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastTen: True Crime & Knute Rockne's Tragic DeathToday, Alex takes a deep dive into the mysterious side of the tragic death of legendary Irish football coach Knute Rockne...incorporating a heavy dose of good old-fashioned true crime! Was the beloved coach the victim in a nefarious plot...deviously facilitated by the mob? Alex searched high and low to give a fair and honest appraisal of the oft-discussed event. Listen now and come to your own conclusion!
Seriously though, what do you think?! Share your thoughts with the show through Facebook Messenger or email at OnwardToVictoryPodcast@gmail.com
If you do (or if...2019-11-0445 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastNine: 'The Fort Wayne Flash' - The Chronicles of Irish Halfback Emil 'Red' SitkoWell, how about it? Episode nine already! Today, Alex digs into the life and football pursuits of all-time great Irish halfback Emil Sitko...who Alex proudly notes is from his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Sitko, though an utterly fantastic runner for the Irish, is still extremely unheralded to this day, outside of the die-hard Irish circles. In fact, he accomplished something that literally no one else in Irish football history has - listen to find out!
Also featured in the episode are the top five 'pleasant surprises' of the 2019 season, at the halfway mark. E...2019-10-2140 min
Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football PodcastEight: 'The Game of the Century' Oh boy! A new episode!
In today's episode, Alex looks back at 1993's 'Game of the Century', #1 Florida State at #2 Notre Dame. What a ride that was - with a little bit of everything thrown in. The instant classic lived up to the hype, and was instantly vaulted into many pundit's 'best game ever'-type lists.
In addition, should college athletes be paid? Get one dude's opinion on this hot-button issue.
2019-10-0741 min