Bald, Bold & Gold

A Titanic podcast ahead of a Titanic matchup following a Titanic Victory. Relive one of the greatest wins in the modern era as the fellas walk through the Penn State victory drive by drive leading up to Mitch Jeter's game winning field goal. Of course, one more battle lies ahead for the Irish. For the third season in a row, the Ohio State Buckeyes will line up across from the gold hats. This time, the National Title is on the line. Listen in.

A momentous win leads to... and even more momentous game. Semifinal preview, and for the first time since the inception of this podcast, it actually means something. We recap the CFP quarters, including the historic victory of UGA, and give an in-depth preview and keys to victory ahead of the match-up versus Penn State.

The next one is the biggest one. Back facing the Dawgs, we're here to hold you over until game time

For the first time since 2020 the Fighting Irish are back in the College Football Playoff. Feels dang good. The handsomest and smartest Notre Dame podcasters in the world are here to break down the matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers. Not a stone is left unturned as they run through the entire bracket, what matchups would be best for the Irish to see if they win, and of course, break down the keys to a victory.

You like scenarios? We like scenarios. The Irish are playing meaningful football in December and while we don't know the path yet, we sure as heck try to figure it out. Of course, we also recap the victory out in LA and discuss yet another wild, wild week in college football.

We creep closer and closer to December. Another solid ND win as we move toward an absolute battle at Yankee Stadium against Army. We assess the standing of the Irish with 2 games to play and the potential of a home game growing nearer.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him. The great and powerful Pete Sampson joins the pod. No other witty comments -- just a great pod.

The long anticipated 12 team college football playoff rankings have dropped and the Irish are in the playoff as of today. Wow, that feels good to say after the last couple of years. What do the rankings mean for ND? Who should we root for? What's the highest ND can go? All that and more on this week's episode. We also preview the FSU game - would hate to be a 'Nole this year!

October slipped away like a pint of Guinness... That's the famous line, right? Well anyways, the Irish just sunk Navy and we're here to take account of the first 8 weeks of this Irish season. First time guest Jack Rogers subs in for Ian as we run through our picks for offensive and defensive MVPs and Newcomer of the Year, drill into Riley Leonard's progression as the Notre Dame QB, and peer into our gambling crystal balls.

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. "It" of course is the first half of the college football season. The playoff picture is somewhat starting to clear up and your favorite podcasters try to make sense of it and what it could mean for Notre Dame. We run through the victory over GT and preview the Titanic matchup versus Navy this upcoming weekend, and stay tuned as always for picks at the end!

Did you think we were going to just stop podcasting mid season? Of course not. The fellas are back from their bye week travels and are here to recap not one, but two crazy weeks of college football across the country and the deforestation that occurred last week in Notre Dame Stadium. We evaluate the biggest questions facing this ND team for the rest of the season and address the impact on Ben Morrison's injury. Also look at Slevin's picks record. Listen to the end to sound smart on Saturday!

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the only team in the country to have 2 wins over currently ranked teams entering October. The handsomest podcasters in the whole universe team up to discuss the first month + of the season, the somewhat thrilling and sloppy win over Louisville, and whether Ryan Williams and Alabama are human beings or aliens.

The season is on the line this week and we needed to bring in a ringer. No, he has never played tackle football at the high school level or beyond, but he is an MBA Candidate. Come listen as Danny Felton takes our jumbled podcast and turns it into the menacing Cohort of the Correct Takes on Notre Dame Football. We address everything from how design thinking can be applied to college football programs to the gut-brain connection to a SWOT analysis of the Louisville Cardinals.   In all honesty this was a great episode of shooting the breeze and trying to figure out how to fix this season. Thank you Danny (Kellogg '25 (anticipated)) for joining the show. 

A bit of a switch up this week! Ian was unable to join due to scheduling conflicts, but no worries BB&G fans -- we were able to plug the gap with our esteemed West Coast Correspondent, Jack Doyle. Jack joins Alex and Tom to recap the Irish handing Purdue the worst loss in their 130+ year history and take inventory of what this season could look like after a big bounce back. We take a spin around the country and recap last week's games before bringing you insight of this upcoming Saturday's slate.

So, the picture for the 2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks a lot different than it did just 1 week ago. What the bleep happened? Who can we blame? Where do we go from here? Is Marcus Freeman The Guy? Is Riley Leonard.. The Guy? Who is The Guy? All that and more...

No better way to start the season than 1-0. All 3 members of your favorite podcast were down in College Station and will be giving you their first hand accounting of the Irish victory. Week 1 across CFB didn't lack for drama elsewhere, and the fellas hit on Brian Kelly, Clemson and FSU failures, and other top storylines. Get rich at the end!

Another year and the college football landscape has changed once again. From the new 12 team playoff, conference re-alignment, Riley Leonard, and Mike Denbrock, the guys are back once again to tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Well, not much to report in the last week of ND Football other than the OC debacle, so we take a look at the college football landscape and playoff picture, coaching carousel, and preview the Titanic Tilt against the Demon Deacons.

Yikes... not what we wanted. Does last Saturday's performance leave an unremovable stain on the 2023 Irish season? Well, we may not really answer that, but we sure do love to record ourselves vent. Listen to plenty of that, and more (these guys will still make you money).

Must listen episode for any Irish fan. We were lucky enough to get our white whale, Colin Gutzmer on the pod for an awesome interview on his time on the Notre Dame football team. He tells us stories of what it was like to play for Marcus Freeman as well as Brian Kelly, his favorite moments, and gives his perspective as a former signaler on the Michigan cheating scandal. Of course, we also recap a wild week 8 in college football and preview the Pitt matchup.

What a Saturday in South Bend. The fellas recap the blowout over the Trojans, give a great overview of the ever-evolving college landscape this season, and help you make money at the end (seriously, you should really start listening to Dono and Ian, no offense Tom).

The once promising 2023 season has unfortunately flipped upside down after a dark Saturday night in Bourbon country. What went wrong? What's next for the Fighting Irish Program? Is Marcus Freeman on the hot seat? Tune in to find out.

A win is a win. Was it pretty? Nope, but this episode is. Andrew Zaback joins us for this one as we recap the (unnecessary?) comeback against Duke and preview the matchup with Louisville.

If you're reading this, you know what happened last Saturday. Come join the fellas for one last venting session before we move on to face the Duke Blue Devils in another night game.

We are finally here. Sure, watching the Irish start the season 4-0 was a treat, but this is the game everyone had circled to start the year. Danny Felton joins the usual crew to give a Big 3 Consultant's analysis on the upcoming Saturday night showdown against Ohio State in South Bend. Of course, we also recap the CMU victory, and outline the best way to line your pockets with cash at the end.

Johnny Pops? Yup, we got him. The Brother's HOF server joins us on the pod as we discuss his Notre Dame fandom, last weekend in college football, and of course, the 45-24 victory over the NC State Wolfpack. If you know Johnny P, you surely know of his gambling prowess, so stay tuned until the end for his locks of the week.

The fellas are finally back from overseas. Get everything you need to know on the first real test for the Irish as well as the (limited) takeaways from 2 blowout victories. Of course, there's a full college football gambling slate ahead this week, so tail us at your own risk.

Welcome. Back. Your favorite podcasters have finally gotten over their spat about "The Gap" and are back for ~the real~ season 3 of Bald, Bold, & Gold. This episode is absolutely loaded with everything you need to know about the college football landscape, the 2023 edition of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and this week's upcoming matchup against the Navy Midshipmen. Whether you're traveling to the Emerald Isle or watching from home, BB&G's team of world renowned podcasters gets you ready for what we're hoping to be another magical year.

Pretty self explanatory title -- we're back for season 3 previewing the Fighting Irish and this weekend's top 5 matchup. Enjoy!

We have reached a crossroads in the Notre Dame football program. The Marcus Freeman era truly begins this Saturday against Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl. We preview the best team Notre Dame has played since Cincinnati, what the Irish need to do to win their first BCS / NY6 Bowl since.. 1993, and what we are looking for out of Marcus Freeman on the sideline. Of course, with bowl season in full tilt we talk about some of the other matchups that have happened around the country and give our picks for the NY6 and title.

In case you missed it... a lot has happened in the last 48 hours for Notre Dame. Everything you need to know is right here.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. What goes better with Thanksgiving than a trip out West for the Irish. After a nearly flawless performance against GT, Dono, Ian, and Tom recap the 55-0 beatdown before previewing Stanford. Of course, we all know that the real story surrounding the Irish is whether they will make the playoff. We discuss any and every possible scenario that will get the Irish into the playoff or get left out. You also are probably dying to know whether we think it is better to get into the playoff and lose or win a NY6 bowl game. It's all included here and of course, picks at the end.

We are.. halfway through November? Another football season has flown by and the playoff picture is finally taking shape with the Irish still somehow involved. You want to know how we can make it in to the field of 4? Well, give this pod a listen. Of course, the fellas talk about the entirety of what happened last week in CFB (Texas, lol), recap the blowout of UVA, and in a special segment reflect on the senior class ahead of this Saturday's matchup vs GT. Picks at the end!

College Football. We love it because it makes no sense, right? The beauty of the sport is that you never really know what is going to happen. Well, except when it comes to Notre Dame for the most part over the last 4+ seasons. We discuss both the easy and meticulous win over Navy and the upcoming game against a high-powered UVA offense. Lots of points coming this week.. Oh yeah, back to the part about College Football not making sense.. What is the selection committee thinking? We discuss all of that in addition to our picks at the end (Don't look now but the bald man is hot..)

Welcome to the Kyren Williams appreciation episode! Only kind of kidding. While we do talk about the star running back and what he means to this Irish team, we would be doing you all a disservice by only talking about that. We recorded right after the first CFP rankings of the season were released, and oh boy did we have a lot to say. And we're not even that mad about the Irish! Of course, we recap the rest of the UNC game and give a quick preview of our least favorite game of the year against Navy. And if you make it to the end, you will be thankful because we tell you exactly how to make money gambling on the games this upcoming weekend.

A beautiful day will inevitably lead to a beautiful podcast. That's the saying, right? Either way, all 3 of your favorite Notre Dame media members made it back to God's lot to cheer on the Irish as they handily beat up on Southern Cal.  And guess what, they had plenty of time on Sunday to watch the extended highlights from the other games around the country, so we recap that for you as well. Of course, we all thought this upcoming matchup against UNC would be a lot bigger before the season, but we still take a look at the team trying to pry a night game victory out of Notre Dame's hands this upcoming Saturday. Picks at the end, as always.

Do you like bye weeks? We honestly are not sure. Sure, it's less stressful to have a Saturday without having an Irish game, but is it the same? Either way, your 3 favorite hosts played the role of couch potatoes last Saturday and took in every game across the country so we could recap them for you. But that doesn't matter. It's USC week! The Trojans are coming to town, which means we have an extra special podcast for you all. We bring on Danny Felton to pregame.. I mean preview the matchup this Saturday. We talk all things ND, football related or not in this interview. It's a great one, so make sure to tune in.

Ah yes, the bye week. A time to relax and recover, right? WRONG. The fellas plans for the bye week included one thing: bringing you the best episode they have ever recorded. Of course, there is a recap of the absolute thriller in Blacksburg, with a huge focus on the QB "situation" and the pros and cons of going with each QB in the room. This is also not just a Notre Dame centric podcast. It may have been the best week across the country in recent memory, and we give a quick recap of all of the wild finishes and massive upsets. Finally, if you like money we give our picks for what is sure to be another wild weekend in the chaotic 2021 football season.

Well, if you are a rational Notre Dame fan (most of us are not), you knew a loss was coming at some point this season. That does not mean it still doesn't hurt. Your 3 favorite podcasters give their live reviews of what it was like to be in the stadium, what went wrong for the Irish, what can be fixed, and unfortunately, what cannot be fixed. It's a crazy season around the country in college football, and who knows what can happen. We discuss every game from coast to coast and stay tuned -- picks at the end!

4-0 is 4-0. But this time it was actually fun! Well, maybe for the last 15 minutes. Join Dono, Ian, and Tom as they dissect every aspect of the game -- from the still horrendous play of the o-line to the 2 (now 3?) quarterback system to the sudden turnaround of the defense. Of course, there's also the recap of what has suddenly become one of the weirdest college football seasons in recent memory. And finally, there's the preview of the ENORMOUS top 10 matchup in South Bend this weekend. 

Well... 3-0 is 3-0. The boys are back, this time with a special guest! Our podcast's Minister of Culture (Clare Durkin) phones into the pod to offer her thoughts on... a variety of things. Listen to find out (somewhere around the 45 minute mark?). We recap the (somewhat) improved Irish performance against Purdue, the games that happened around the country, and preview the enormous matchup against Wisconsin this Saturday.

Yeah yeah I know. Probably the least exciting back to back stretch of the season... on paper. With this year's Irish team, who really knows what is going to happen on Saturday? I mean, what on earth transpired in South Bend last week? Are you still confused? Well, the BBG team is here for you (don't worry they are confused as well). This episode recaps what happened nationwide before a DEEP breakdown of the Toledo game, what went wrong, and what needs to change before this week's game against Purdue. Thought this stretch of the season would be boring?

Well, Irish Football is back. A W is a W, but Iet's be honest, it could have gone a lot better for our favorite team. We're sure you had a ton of thoughts about the game -- the 3 man front on D, the running game, etc.. The good thing is that we vent to each other so you don't have to! Dono, Ian, and Tom recap the thriller in Tallahassee and address all of the hot takes surrounding the 2021 team's opening game. Then, a quick preview of Toledo before picks at the end! Oh, and make sure to keep your ears open for "The Kicker's" special lock of the week..

Miss us? Forget about us? Who cares, we're back anyway. Your favorite Bald (and otherwise) podcasters are running it back for another season of BB&G. This episode is pretty straightforward -- Dono, Ian, and Tom talk the offseason, breakdown this year's ND team and our expectations, and run through the schedule. Is the audio quality better than last year? Maybe? Is that the reason why you're listening to us? Regardless -- we have a great episode where you can learn everything you need to know about this year's team ahead of Week 1.

Well, the season is over. First of all, thank you to all of our faithful fans who have listened to this point, there will be much more to come in the future. In this episode, we answer the hard questions. Where does Notre Dame stand in the CFB landscape after yet another blowout bowl game loss? Is it even possible to win these games with the landscape the way it currently is? Could Tom lock up Jack Coan or would Coan beat him to the goal with ease? All this, our picks for the national championship, and more in this week's episode.

Well... This Clemson recap was not quite as fun to record as the last one. Kick off your NYE festivities by listening to the fellas discuss what happened in Charlotte. Yeah, it wasn't good but at least this podcast slaps. Then, we turn our attention to facing the Goliath that is the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Can Notre Dame win? If so, what has to happen? Listen and find out.. "Levels - Radio Edit (1:22:26)

How is it Week 15? This season is blowing past us faster than Dono's hairline. Yikes, why is he writing that about himself. Nonetheless, we tell you everything you need to know about Clark Lea and the impending DC search, we break down the upcoming titanic matchup against Clemson, and we even take a look at ND's recruiting class and give our picks for favorite recruits in the class. As always, picks at the end, and "Levels - Radio Edit" (1:30:37)

We have a very special episode of BB&G this week! Dono, Ian, and Tom are joined by their very first guest -- Will Smith! Yes, that Will Smith. The lifetime ND fan. Will joins us as we discuss the state of the program in 2020 before going off the rails a bit. Then, we give you the usual Bald, Bold & Gold content: discussing the CFB landscape, reviewing the Syracuse game, and instead of a slew of picks this week -- we give you our award winner picks for this season. "Levels - Radio Edit" (1:27:41)

It's December and the season is winding down. Thankfully, the handsomest podcasters in the Notre Dame class of 2020 are back to warm your heart as the weather gets chilly. Dono, Ian, and Tom give their reactions to this week's CFP rankings, recap the impressive win over UNC, compare Ian Book to NBA players, and give their picks for this upcoming week. Don't forget to follow us on social media @BaldBoldandGold. "Levels - Radio Edit" (1:11:50)

What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving? It's pretty much the same for everyone -- food, family, football, and the Bald, Bold & Gold Podcast. Great episode this week as Dono, Ian, and Tom give their instant reactions to the first CFP rankings, preview the showdown with #19 North Carolina, and preview this year's ND Men's Basketball team at the end of the show.

Another week, another Irish win, and another spectacular episode of the podcast. Dono, Ian, and Tom are back to discuss the 45-31 win over BC that could have been a lot worse. After giggling about the state of the Michigan program, they discuss the recent play of Ian Book (12), whether this is Brian Kelly's best team at ND, and even field a starch related question. Stay tuned for picks at the end and "Levels - Radio Edit" (1:18:24)