Golden Homers

Between Football & Basketball Notre Dame has been on quite the run the last few weeks in landing players in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 classes and the guys break it all down for you. We also get into some of the transfer portal talk and how that affects the Notre Dame roster/depth chart in 2023. Lastly, new Notre Dame 2024 safety commit Kennedy Urlacher joins the show. Must listen for the recruiting nerds out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhomers/support

The Golden Homers are back at it after a crazy week with the spring game, recruiting news galore, transfer portal frenzy and the NFL draft tonight. Don't miss this jam packed episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhomers/support

The guys walk you through their top 5 guys to monitor during Notre Dame's Blue & Gold game on Saturday. Before that, they get through some news and notes starting with the first public commit for ND Men's Hoops in the Shrewsberry era, Lorenzo Styles possible full-time position switch, and the huge recruiting weekend ahead --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhomers/support

Nathan & Mason sit down and discuss each of their top five rankings of the remaining targets left on Notre Dame's football board. Mix of needs and wants. This isn't a ranking of the best players left on the board, but the most important targets in our minds. The guys also throw out some targets that just missed the cut in a loaded list of recruits. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhomers/support

Many questioned if ND would put up the money & desirable package to land their top target in Men's Hoops, and that's exactly what they did bringing in Micah Shrewsberry as the new head basketball coach. We discuss the significance of that and why he is the perfect man for the job. Spring practice has begun for the football program & there are plenty of new bodies running around the field + a bunch of new numbers and number changes…Mason's favorite target! ☘️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhomers/support

The guys breakdown the loss of Brandyn Hillman from the Notre Dame 2023 football class. ND Men's Hoops has also seen 3 guys enter the transfer portal since the end of the season. However the football staff is now complete and the basketball is inching closer to filling their head coaching vacancy as well --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The guys welcome on Ryan Roberts of Irish Breakdown and RiseNDraft.com. Ryan does great work with draft content and puts a lot of time and effort into his analysis and opinions of not only Notre Dame players but all draft prospects. We sit down to discuss the 2023 ND prospects - how good they are, where they might end up, and the over-analyzing of the media when it comes to guys like Michael Mayer. At the end of the show we also touch on the potential of next year's draft class. Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Joe Rudolph looks to be the new Notre Dame offensive line coach, which would round out the coaching staff for the 2023 season barring something unexpected. The guys touch on that and much more + answer your questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Crazy couple of weeks in South Bend as Tommy Rees left for Alabama and ND held an extensive OC search with some crazy moments that had the fanbase on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, a nationwide search again ended with an internal promotion. The Golden Homers share their thoughts on the hire and the opening press conference. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Mason goes solo today in the wake of Tommy Rees accepting the offensive coordinator position at Alabama. He discusses his thoughts on the move, the potential impact on the offense and candidates for the open position as there is unsurprisingly a ton of interest in the vacant offensive coordinator position in South Bend. Lastly, Mason breaks down the commitment of 2024 corner Leonard Moore - someone he is very high on --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

23 years of Mike Brey and now ND Men's Hoops is looking for a new coach. We discuss the future of the program, potential candidates and the current ripple effect in recruiting. The final rankings for the 2023 football class are out. We discuss the good, the bad and the confusing when it comes to final opinions by those in the recruiting industry. We wrap it up with some 2024 recruiting talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The Golden Homers talk ND Junior Day and the craziness that ensued after when the Irish received 8 new crystal ball predictions on 247sports. Nathan & Mason also recap a solid weekend from former ND football players in the NFL playoffs + the future of ND Men's Hoops - specifically Mike Brey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The guys talk about Sam Hartman officially choosing ND and the impact of landing nickel/safety Thomas Harper as well + much more on the portal. NFL season is also over and the playoffs is littered with former Irish football players + many more that had terrific seasons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Nathan and Mason breakdown Notre Dame's 2023 class rankings and several interesting superlatives for the players signed to play in South Bend next season and beyond --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

NIL, Early National Signing Period and the Transfer Portal have taken over the College Football world and we are here to bring you the latest and walk you through the good, the bad, and the ugly around ND Football --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

ND finished the regular season 8-4 and now have a bowl game location and opponent: The Gator Bowl vs. South Carolina. Transfer Portal is officially open and it's already getting crazy + signing day is just a few weeks away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

It's been an up and down season for the Irish, but it all came together on Saturday night in South Bend as ND handled Clemson to the tune of a 35-14 victory, making it the first of hopefully many top 5 victories in Marcus Freeman's tenure at Notre Dame - something Brian Kelly only accomplished one time. We discuss all things Clemson weekend including recruiting impacts which are already taking shape + we dive into ND/Navy in Baltimore ☘️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We decided to take a break from the season talk and give our fans a recruiting segment. Nathan & Mason break down the 2023/2024 commits and targets as well as dive into Men's Hoops recruiting. Lastly, we still bring you Irish in the NFL and our score predictions for this weekend's game against Syracuse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

ND is 3-3. What the heck is going on and can is be fixed? The rest of the season is about working toward the future and finding some positivity and an identity under Marcus Freeman. The Irish program is in more of a rebuild than anticipated, but it shouldn't be “down” for long. All that and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The Irish are on a 3 game winning streak after a sluggish start to the season. Playoff hopes are gone, but the team is now playing to the standards we all expected at the beginning of the season. After a decisive victory over BYU in Las Vegas, ND looks to continue to build on that this week against Stanford back in South Bend. Nathan & Mason bring you over/unders, bold & game predictions and Irish in the NFL along with their analysis of the team's play the past few weeks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

After a dominant performance @ UNC, it's clear ND has found something positive to take into the bye week and the rest of the season. How does the rest of the season look? Is Pyne the guy? Is the running game the best in the country? All that and more in the latest episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Tom Loy of Irish Illustrated and 247sports.com joins the show and he shares his thoughts on the season so far and what to expect against UNC. As always, we have over/unders, game predictions, bold predictions and Irish in the NFL + some added recruiting talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We preview the ND/Cal game with bold and score predictions + over/unders. We also introduce a new segment called Irish in the NFL. Stick around for some recruiting talk at the end of the show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Notre Dame finds themselves at 0-2 and down their starting QB and the Marcus Freeman honeymoon in South Bend is officially over. How did this happen? Can ND recover this season? What does it mean moving forward. All of that and more in our Marshall post-game episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Marshall preview with keys to the game and what we are looking forward to heading into week 2 of the regular season. Bold & game predictions, over/unders and fan questions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The Irish lost a close battle to the Buckeyes 21-10 in Columbus on Saturday. We take you through our thoughts on the game and where the Notre Dame football team can go from here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Breaking down Notre Dame @ Ohio State on September 3rd. We are bringing you keys to an Irish victory, intriguing matchups + bold predictions, final game predictions and season predictions for Notre Dame. It's almost here, don't miss our analysis before game 1 of 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

The 2022 Superlatives Episode is here. We walk through our predictions for Team MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Mr. Reliable, Breakout Star, Best Freshman and the 2023 Recruit we wish was on campus this season + add in some bold predictions. Thanks for tuning it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Fun episode on deck for you guys as we welcome on our friend Jack Leniart to breakdown our top 25 most impactful Notre Dame Football lists. We also give our thoughts on Buchner named QB1 and the WR room post Avery Davis injury and Joe Wilkins rehab news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

4 major commitments in 4 days + other recruiting headlines and fall camp is officially under way. Who better than Kyle Kelly of Rivals & Inside ND Sports to talk us through it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Nathan and Mason are back after a long layoff, and there is a lot to catch up with. What's the deal with ND's 2023 recruiting class? And fall camp starts up this week. Let's get after it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We welcome Ryan Roberts of Irish Breakdown and Risendraft.com to the show to chat about the 2022 Notre Dame draft class. While it isn't a deep draft for Notre Dame, there's some star power at the top and some intriguing pieces in the later rounds. Let's get after it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

With the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, the first staff under new head coach Marcus Freeman is now complete. The 2023 class adds adds another talented, versatile player to the defense. Men's Hoops continues to win after a thrilling OT victory over Boston College to improve to 19-7 (12-3). And, ND baseball begins its season down in Florida. Jam packed episode, enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We join the Always Irish show with John Kennedy for a roundtable edition of the podcast. We talk coaching changes, 2022 floor/ceiling and as always recruiting. Season 2 of Golden Homers begins now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Breaking down the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State + a possible big time 2023 pledge on the same day. Buy/Sell, Bold Predictions, Game Predictions and much more --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Who's the most underrated recruit in the 2022 class? Who was the biggest surprise to sign with ND? What about the future 1st rounder? Or the future captain and the guy with the best shot to play a big role as a freshman? What position group is the best? We break down all of our thoughts on the latest show. Mason also interviews the man behind Notre Dame's athletes fresh cuts, and the star of the #IrishRising22 signing videos - Julio Rodriguez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Notre Dame signed 21 student-athletes on Wednesday during the first day of the Early Signing Period. We go through each position group and analyze strengths, weaknesses and where Notre Dame goes from here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

It's been a few days now since the official announcement that Notre Dame would promote DC Marcus Freeman to be the head man in South Bend. We give our thoughts on the hire and breakdown where the Irish go from here + initial Notre Dame/Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl reactions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Crazy day for ND fans so we had to redirect our podcast topic. Brian Kelly was announced the new head coach at LSU. You hear our live reactions to the news here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

A few days removed from the Georgia Tech thrashing, we are back talking Notre Dame playoff hopes, breaking down the GT film and previewing Stanford + we compare current Irish football players to our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Happy Thanksgiving! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Greg Flammang of UHND.com joins the show and helps us recap Virginia, talk CFB Playoff odds for ND, gives us the rundown on how he became president of the Kyle Hamilton Fan Club and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We welcome Kevin Sinclair of Irish Illustrated and 247sports.com to talk Notre Dame football recruiting and get his opinions on the 2022 class. We also dissect the Navy game and dive into Virginia this upcoming weekend + Notre Dame Men's Basketball lands a dynamic weapon down low to finish off their 2022 class. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Reviewing Notre Dame's 44-34 victory over North Carolina and looking ahead to Navy. We also preview 5-star Drayk Bowen's commitment announcement. And as always we have Buy/Sell, Bold Predictions & Game Predictions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

We return with exciting new for the podcast moving forward! Reflecting on NDs win against USC and looking forward to UNC, Kyle Hamilton injury and how the defense will look without him, and the ND recruiting continuing to trend up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Rivalry Week in South Bend with USC coming to town, and Notre Dame's expected visitors list says it all - from current 2022 commits to 2024 prospects! Not to mention, several ND 2022 commits received significant jumps in the 247sports.com rankings. Men's Basketball gets a significant boost to their recruiting class with the addition of JJ Starling. Introducing Buy/Sell + Bold & Game Predictions all on today's show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Back after a 2-week hiatus. We've got Wisconsin, Cincinnati & Virginia Tech on the mind. Notre Dame's QB Craziness, Recruiting/Roster Rant and the White Sox are bounced by the Astros --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

NDs 3-0 start, ND/Wisconsin Preview, Kyle Hamilton for Heisman? Bears-Browns, Special Guest: ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Robby Toma joins the show to discuss NDs season to date, his time at ND, the Hawaii to South Bend pipeline and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

Special Guest: John Kennedy, Notre Dame Season Outlook, Bold Predictions, ND/FSU Preview, Sox Playoff Talk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

247 Sports & Irish Illustrated's Tom Loy, Crosstown Rivalry Weekend Series and Fantasy Football “My Guys” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support

ND Breakouts, Kevin Austin's Importance, Top Cubs Prospect Brennen Davis, Lance Lynn Ejected for throwing belt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhomers/support