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Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily discuss Notre Dame Football, X's and O's, breaking news, and offer detailed analysis about all things Irish Football.

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    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Hit and Hustle presented by Irish Sports Daily podcast is a must-listen for any Notre Dame football fan. As a listener, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality and depth of insight provided by hosts Greg and Jamie. They bring a level of knowledge and passion to each episode that is truly outstanding. From discussing player evaluations to breaking down game previews, they cover all aspects of ND football with impressive expertise.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the amazing insight that Greg and Jamie provide into all things Notre Dame football. They go beyond just giving surface-level analysis and really dive deep into the intricacies of the game. Whether it's discussing recruiting strategies or analyzing X's and O's, they offer valuable information that enhances the understanding of listeners. Their knowledge and passion for the sport shines through in every episode.

    Another great aspect of The Hit and Hustle podcast is the chemistry between Greg and Jamie. It is evident that these two have a genuine friendship and enjoy working together on this show. Their banter is entertaining and adds an element of fun to each episode. They have a great dynamic that keeps listeners engaged throughout.

    While there are many positives to this podcast, one potential downside could be personal preference regarding accents. The Canadian accent, in particular, has been mentioned as the least favorite by some reviewers. However, despite this small drawback, listeners consistently praise Jamie for his exceptional skills as a host. He has proven himself to be excellent at his job, which makes up for any accent preferences.

    In conclusion, The Hit and Hustle presented by Irish Sports Daily podcast is an outstanding resource for Notre Dame football fans. Greg and Jamie provide exceptional insight into all aspects of ND football with their extensive knowledge and passion for the game. While personal preferences may vary when it comes to accents, it is easy to overlook thanks to Jamie's exceptional hosting skills. Overall, this podcast offers informative content delivered in an entertaining manner, making it a must-listen for any Irish football enthusiast.



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    Latest episodes from Hit and Hustle presented by Irish Sports Daily

    Notre Dame Football Mailbag Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 75:50


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama answer questions from Irish Sports Daily subscribers in their monthly mailbag show as well as cover other breaking and important topics around the Notre Dame football team and college football.

    Where Notre Dame Fits In The Latest College Football Playoff Set-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:36


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's scheduling, the EA NCAA 26 cover, the move in college football to a straight seeding format, and the possibility of a change to the college football playoff in 2026. Then a discussion on the ceiling of Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.

    Notre Dame Football Buy or Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 62:38


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama bring back Buy or Sell on the podcast to discuss Marcus Freeman as a top coach, Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, the importance of the 100 meters in recruiting athletes, Notre Dame's viability as a long term power, and more.

    Notre Dame vs USC Rivalry On The Brink Of Coming To An End

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 53:00


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily discuss the impending end of the Notre Dame vs USC rivalry, what this means for the Irish in the future, and the changing college football landscape. Then they check in on Marcus Freeman the head coach after his third season. Where is he better than expected? Where do they need to improve? How bright is his future? And more!

    Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update with Christian McCollum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 64:54


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama welcome their associate at ISD Christian McCollum onto the show for his expertise on Notre Dame recruiting in 2026, who Notre Dame has landed, where they stand with various prospects, and how things are operating under the new recruiting staff Marcus Freeman brought in to replace Chad Bowden.

    Notre Dame Dream 2026 Receiver Class + Home TV Schedule Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 56:59


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's dream class at the wide receiver position for the 2026 recruiting group, according to them. They also discuss the release of Notre Dame's home TV schedule which includes three night games against Texas A&M, USC, and Navy in November.

    Notre Dame Football Recruiting Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 58:40


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama go heavy on the Notre Dame football 2026 recruiting class and talk the current status, committed players, top targets, and their favorite players still left on the board.

    Notre Dame Football Buy or Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 66:22


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame and Clemson announcing a 12 year game series starting in 2027 and going until 2038. What that means for the programs, what it means for Notre Dame and conference affiliation, the USC series, and other aspects of the deal. Then, they move on to Buy or Sell on various topics surrounding Notre Dame football.

    Notre Dame Football Mailbag Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 96:14


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily open up the mailbag with questions from ISD subscribers, answering questions on a variety of Notre Dame football topics, such as:-Summer workouts-How the quarterbacks can separate themselves over summer-Whether the boys would be good recruiters-What kind of improvement should we expect on the OL-What needs to go right for Notre Dame to win a title in 2025-And more....

    Way Too Early Notre Dame Football Top 25 Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 64:03


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama put a bow on Notre Dame's draft performance and discuss the players picked plus those who signed in free agency. Then, with Way Too Early season in full swing, the boys rank their top 25 Notre Dame players on the football team and discuss the impacts those players can have on the field in 2025.

    Notre Dame In The NFL Draft In 2025 + Roster Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 71:13


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily discuss the upcoming NFL draft and where Notre Dame's draft eligible players might fall and what round they might go. Plus, they discuss Notre Dame's current roster and the upside of that group, and the announcement from a court ruling that the NCAA needs to phase in roster limits.

    Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman Wraps Up Spring Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 51:48


    Irish Sports Daily's Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama react to Notre Dame's closing of spring practice and Marcus Freeman's press conference comments. They also touch on the latest news and notes from the Irish football team, transfer portal news, and more.

    Notre Dame Spring Game Thoughts and Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 61:26


    Greg is back from vacation and ready to share his thoughts and observations from Notre Dame's spring game plus weigh in on Steve Angeli going into the transfer portal leaving the competition at quarterback to Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr. The boys also discuss the rest of the roster from the spring game, who impressed, who looks to make a move in the fall and then answer questions from the chat.

    Notre Dame Open Practice Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 60:02


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's open practice from last Saturday that Jamie was able to attend in South Bend. Jamie had some thoughts on the quarterbacks, defensive line, and secondary, plus Greg weighs in on his opinions from the reports from the open session.

    Turbulence for Notre Dame Women's Basketball | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 30:51


    Dara and Greg return to discuss the end of the Notre Dame women's basketball season, what to make of Olivia Miles and Kate Koval entering the portal, the narrative surrounding Niele Ivey, and how the Irish rebound next season. 2:35- processing the end of the season7:55- Olivia Miles enters the portal14:35-The narrative surrounding Niele Ivey26:33-Where things go from here

    Notre Dame Spring Football Buy or Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 56:44


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama give a Notre Dame football Buy or Sell edition of Hit and Hustle where Greg presents Jamie with some Buy or Sell options and the boys talk out where the Irish land on those topics. Plus, some recruiting talk.

    Notre Dame Spring Check-In From South Bend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 60:25


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama check in on Notre Dame spring practice ahead of the big team scrimmage over the weekend while Jamie is in South Bend. Jamie was on hand to talk to linebacker coach Max Bullough and wide receiver coach Mike Brown to discuss their players and developments.

    Notre Dame Basketball Sweet 16 Preview | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 33:05


    Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang discuss Notre Dame's impressive opening weekend at home against Stephen F Austin and Michigan, which saw stellar play from Sonia Citron, Hannah Hidalgo, and Liatu King. What Dara saw from the changes they made and how that might help moving forward. Then they give a preview of the Sweet 16 matchup against TCU, who Notre Dame lost to in November. 2:33-Main takeaways from the opening round games4:34-Sonia Citron being aggressive6:45-What Marcus Freeman's support means to the program11:20-The play of Notre Dame's three guards13:37-Liatu King 15:05-The matchup with TCU23:45-X-factors for both teams27:52-The depth of the women's tournament

    Notre Dame Spring Storylines + Pro Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 61:34


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss all the latest storylines surrounding the Notre Dame football team as spring practice continues, including offensive line alignments, defensive end, wide receivers and running backs, and more. Plus, they speak on Notre Dame's pro day on Thursday for the NFL scouts.

    Former Notre Dame QB Ian Book On The Super Bowl, QB Competitions, Staying Ready + Former Teammates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 52:50


    Greg is joined by former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to talk winning the Super Bowl with the Eagles, playing Patrick Mahomes in practice, how being at Notre Dame and his experience taught him to stay ready, the quarterback competition in 2018, staying patient while waiting his turn, and finally seizing his moment. Then they play a word association game with some of Ian's former teammates and then finally himself. 1:50- Ian winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles5:42- Always staying prepared12:50- the 2018 quarterback battle19:00-How quarterbacks are graded in a competition 25:20-Communication with coaches27:25- Being told he wasn't the starter32:42-Being told he was moving into the starting role40:10-Word association with former teammates

    Notre Dame Recruiting Picks Up Major Steam While Spring Ball Rolls On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 61:35


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's recent momentum in recruiting and all the latest news and developments from their spring practices and player interviews. They also talk some Notre Dame women's college basketball, upcoming pro day for Notre Dame, and other topics related to Notre Dame football.

    Previewing Notre Dame's Path To A Title | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 29:10


    Greg Flammang and Dara Mabrey discuss the path of Notre Dame women's basketball through the tournament and into the final four, how the bracket looks for the other top seeds, how they find their form again, what it's like to prepare for tournament play, and more. 0:00- intro2:52- setting up Notre Dame's path and their mental state5:12- is Notre Dame's seeding correct8:00- a look at the tournament bracket overall14:55- Dara talks tournament prep17:14- How does Notre Dame find their form25:25- What it means to host in the tournament

    Notre Dame Opens Spring Ball + Marcus Freeman PC Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 60:18


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the opening of spring practice for Notre Dame and react to the comments of head coach Marcus Freeman after the days work. What is the alignment of Notre Dame's OL? Freeman's thoughts on the quarterback battle, plus video clips from the day, and other Notre Dame football news and notes.

    Notre Dame Football Spring Preview + Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 57:22


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama preview Notre Dame's opening of spring practice on Wednesday with discussion on Notre Dame's quarterback competition, the configuration of the offensive line, defensive back battles, and rising players at wide receiver.

    Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 55:46


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama dive into Notre Dame's recruiting efforts for the 2026 cycle, which have stalled out since former recruiting coordinator Chad Bowden left for USC. What have the problems been, and how likely is Notre Dame to rebound? Also, who are the top targets for the Irish and who is most likely to commit soon?

    Notre Dame Football Buy or Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 60:59


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama return for an off-season edition of Buy or Sell where Greg hits Jamie with a bunch of props about Notre Dame football to see where he stands on topics like Notre Dame's starting quarterback, Jeremiyah Love's greatness, leading receivers, Eli Raridon being the man, the starting OL, top defensive ends, and more!

    Notre Dame Starts New Season In The ACC Tournament | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 28:48


    Greg Flammang and Dara Mabrey look ahead to the ACC and NCAA tournament for the Notre Dame women's basketball team, what has contributed to their recent struggles, going through a swoon in the middle of the year, how the team tries to work through it, and finding leadership in tough moments.

    Notre Dame Season Projections + Chad Bowden Speaks Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 62:18


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's season projections according to SP+ and other metrics, a discussion about what the program is building towards and what it is trying to be, and they touch on the comments recently made by former Notre Dame and current USC GM Chad Bowden.

    Notre Dame Introduces Chris Ash and Ja'Juan Seider + Hot Take Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 65:01


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the introduction of defensive coordinator Chris Ash and running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider and their comments from their press conference. Then they bring back Hot Take Thursday with some thoughts on college football nationally and Notre Dame specifically.

    Notre Dame Looks To Rebound After First ACC Loss | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 39:55


    Greg Flammang and Dara Mabrey recap the first ACC loss for Notre Dame women's basketball on the road against NC State, what went wrong, and how they can learn from this defeat. They also discuss the stellar play of Sonia Citron over the last five games and what it means to the team going forward, and discuss the upcoming senior night on Thursday for players like Sonia Citron and Maddie Westbeld.

    Notre Dame Defensive Position Battles In Spring Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 68:59


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the position battles for Notre Dame on the defensive side of the ball heading into spring practice. Which players look to make big leaps? Who can ascend to a starting role? Who can crack the defensive rotation? Check this out and make sure to subscribe to the channel and rate five stars on podcasts.

    Notre Dame Football Mailbag Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 81:37


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama answer questions from Irish Sports Daily subscribers on a number of topics pertaining to Notre Dame football including: -Kenny Minchey's preparedness-Will 2025 be better than 2024-Roster construction-Boundary vs Field corner-Boubacar Traore health-Scouting high school vs college players and more!

    Assessing Notre Dame's Championship Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 61:50


    Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang assess Notre Dame's current roster and the foundation they've built to continue to make runs for the college football national championship. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah came up with a formula gauging the viability of a teams championship hopes and the boys discuss where Notre Dame falls within the criteria.

    Assessing Notre Dame's Portal Additions In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 72:17


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss and break down Notre Dame's portal additions thus far for the 2025 season, the impact they could have, and whether they are the missing pieces to propel Notre Dame into the a run in the college football playoffs next season. Plus, it appears Mike Mickens is set to remain in South Bend for at least one more season, what that means, and more.

    2025 Notre Dame Football Breakout Players + More Coaching Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 75:41


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the possible breakout players for Notre Dame football in 2025, from star freshmen like KVA and Bryce Young, to fast risers like Micah Gilbert, Kennedy Urlacher, and Luke Talich. Plus, more coaching carousel talk and Marcus Freeman's aggressive moves.

    Notre Dame Loses RB Coach Deland McCullough To The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 63:33


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the loss of running back coach Deland McCullough to the NFL and the Las Vegas Raiders, where Notre Dame might look for a replacement, the quality of the running back room, and other news and notes.

    Notre Dame and Hannah Hidalgo Steamrolling Through ACC | Dimes with Dara

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 36:50


    Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang discuss her recent trip to Miami, making cooking videos with her sister Marina, Hannah Hidalgo's dominance, Notre Dame's scoring potential, Maddy Westbeld getting into her groove, and the ceiling of Notre Dame's top five lineup. 0:50- Dara's trip to Miami 6:10- Making cooking videos on TikTok with her sister Marina 12:10- Hannah Hidalgo brilliance 17:30- Olivia Miles becoming a lethal shooting force 22:20- Maddy Westbeld and Liza Karlen rounding into form 25:30- Westbeld and Liatu King playing the 4/5 together 29:55-Solving the turnover troubles

    Notre Dame Rebuilds And Reloads Following The Title Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 60:32


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's off-season moves following their run to the national championship game in the 2024 season with a defensive coordinator change, a move at their general manager spot, schedule adjustments, and more.

    Notre Dame Tabs Chris Ash To Be New Defensive Coordinator + GM Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 58:16


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's hiring of Chris Ash to be the new defensive coordinator, how he might fit in with the Irish defense, and the dynamic with the group overall. Then they transition to the search for a new general manager, with reports surfacing that James Blanchard of Texas Tech is the main focus of the search

    Gauging Notre Dame's Football Future with John Brice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 54:10


    Greg Flammang welcomes John Brice onto the show to discuss his surprise at the Chad Bowden move, where Notre Dame might go at that position, the departure of Al Golden, the search for a new defensive coordinator, what players he believes are poised to breakout for Notre Dame in 2025, and more.

    Notre Dame And Marcus Freeman Narrow Search For New DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 64:03


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss the Notre Dame defensive coordinator search, the pros and cons of the candidates listed so far, what the search means for defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, what it takes to replace former GM Chad Bowden, and some viewer questions and comments.

    Notre Dame GM Chad Bowden Leaves For Rival USC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 61:35


    Greg welcomes Tyler Wojciak from Locked On Irish to discuss the breaking news of Chad Bowden leaving for USC, what that means for the Notre Dame program, recruiting, USC, and thoughts on where Notre Dame should go at DC.

    Notre Dame DC Al Golden Moves To The Bengals + Portal Entries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 67:52


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss defensive coordinator Al Golden leaving for the NFL and the Cincinnati Bengals, whether Mike Mickens is the best choice, and some of Notre Dame's portal entries so far, with likely more to come.

    Day After Reaction To Notre Dame's Title Game Loss To Ohio State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 78:08


    Greg Flammang gives more reaction to Notre Dame's 34-23 loss in the national title game to the Ohio State Buckeyes. What went wrong for Notre Dame, where they go from here, and overall thoughts on the season.

    Notre Dame vs Ohio State Instant Reaction Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 92:17


    The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction to Notre Dame falling to Ohio State in the national championship game, giving Ryan Day and Ohio State a well earned title and Marcus Freeman's Irish settling for a consolation prize in the final game. Where it went wrong, where it goes from here, and what Marcus Freeman can take from their 14-2 season.

    Notre Dame vs Ohio State, 5 Things We Think About The National Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 62:54


    Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama list 5 things about the upcoming national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. These are essentially predictions about how they think the game is going to go, who is going to play well, what players have standout games, and more.

    Notre Dame Football Mailbag Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 101:27


    Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang answer questions from Irish Sports Daily customers on the national championship game, early look at 2026 recruiting, the Irish strategy against the Buckeyes, defending Will Howard, and more!

    Wrapping Up Notre Dame's Orange Bowl Victory, Early Look At Ohio State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 71:56


    Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang wrap up Notre Dame's Orange Bowl victory, give an early look at Ohio State, the historic run Marcus Freeman's team is on, and how injuries will impact the Irish chances.

    Notre Dame Defeats Penn State, Headed To The National Championship | Morning After Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 75:45


    Greg Flammang provides next day analysis the morning after Notre Dame defeats Penn State in the Orange Bowl to earn a berth in the national championship game against the winner of Ohio State vs Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Irish fell behind 10-0 in the first half and managed to outscore Penn State 27-14 the rest of the game and advance in the college football playoff.

    Notre Dame vs Penn State Instant Reaction Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 91:07


    The Irish Sports Daily staff provides instant reaction and analysis to Notre Dame vs Penn State in the Orange Bowl of college football playoff semifinal.

    Notre Dame vs Penn State Game Day Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 62:55


    The Irish Sports Daily staff gives their final preview of the Orange Bowl matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State, talk their predictions, give some final thoughts, take questions from the chat and more.

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