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A podcast dedicated to the news and analysis of everything related to Notre Dame athletics.

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    • Oct 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Under the Dome

    My Thoughts on Notre Dame's Big Picture at Quarterback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 22:43


    Ben weights in on Notre Dame's Quarterback situation. Check out MarkRogersTV.com and the Notre Dame specific YouTube Channel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Cincinnati Postmortem: What were we thinking? Will we ever learn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 62:59


    Ben welcomes Nick Shepkowski (@NickShepkowski) and Michael Palkovics (@5footnothinpod) on to the show to discuss Notre Dame's maddening defeat against Cincinnati and try to make sense of the state of the program moving forward. Make sure to check out Nick's work at fightingirishwire.com and Michael's most recent podcast at https://twitter.com/5FootNothinPod/status/1445118569965031425. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Off the Pyne: Notre Dame drubs Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 32:06


    Ben discusses Notre Dame's big win over Wisconsin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Reacting to a Weird, Weird Home-Opener vs. Toledo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 38:21


    Ben returns with a solo show to discuss being back on Notre Dame's campus and how he feels about Notre Dame football following a weird, weird home-opening victory over the Toledo Rockets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Turning the Page to Toledo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 56:07


    Ben welcomes Mike Palkovics from the @5FootNothinPod, as well as Nick Shepkowski (@NickShepkowski) to discuss news on Lawrence Keyes, Xavier Watts, and everything in-between, as the Irish prepare to take on Toledo on Saturday afternoon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Notre Dame vs. Florida State Day-After Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 39:15


    Reacting to Notre Dame's 41-38 overtime victory over Florida State in Tallahassee. To find all of the other ways to listen to the Under the Dome Podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/underthedome_nd To find Ben on twitter, follow this link: www.twitter.com/realbbelden And finally, to leave us a voicemail, dial 740-402-2021 on your mobile phone or visit https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/message. We'll play your voicemails on the air. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    The State of the Program with Nick Shepkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 54:01


    Ben welcomes Nick Shepkowski to the show to discuss the state (and next steps) for the Notre Dame Football program ahead of their season opening matchup against Florida State. The two then discuss some super hot hot-takes in making predictions about Notre Dame's season. Leave me a voicemail at anchor.fm/under-the-dome/message or call 740-402-2021 so that you can hear YOUR voice on the Under the Dome Notre Dame Football Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Podcast: Expectations Raised for the Notre Dame Football Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 42:33


    Ben talks about all the news of the day when it comes to Notre Dame Football and why the bottom line is that expectations for this Notre Dame Football team needs to be higher going forward. Leave me a voicemail at anchor.fm/under-the-dome/message or call 740-402-2021 so that you can hear YOUR voice on the Under the Dome Notre Dame Football Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Weekly Rewind: Merriweather, Peacock, and Fall Weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 31:37


    Ben returns with the second installment of the new wave of Under the Dome Podcasts where he recaps the latest happenings with Notre Dame football, including the commitment of Tobias Merriweather, streaming on Peacock, and a nice rant about people who schedule weddings during football season. Be sure to check out the video aspect of the podcast on YouTube to stay up-to-date with live events and get notified when we post a new show. LINK: https://youtu.be/EagHvySXSjY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Podcast: Catching Up, College Football Playoff, and Conference Re-Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 29:14


    Ben makes a triumphant return to the Under the Dome Podcast, discussing the new format for the show and how Notre Dame Football fits in to the ever-changing College Football landscape. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    College Football in Peril: What went wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 49:39


    Ben (@realbbelden) and Jack (@Leniart_ND) discuss the latest news in college football amid the Big Ten and Pac-12 deciding to cancel their seasons this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Michigan Preview, USC Talk, Notre Dame Draft Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 49:49


    Ben, Nathan, and Mason hop on the podcast after a hiatus to discuss the state of Notre Dame football as it turns its sights on Michigan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome - Always Irish Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 79:09


    Ben and John record their second crossover show and discuss the Notre Dame big picture following a win over Virginia. They discuss the struggles on offense, Ian Book, the quarterback position going forward, and what Notre Dame should do to try to keep Clark Lea. Support the Under the Dome Podcast with a donation: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    The Always Irish - Under the Dome Crossover: Georgia on my mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 83:35


    John (@jkznd4) from the Always Irish Podcast joins Ben, the normal Under the Dome Podcast host, for their crossover edition of the podcast. The topics flew by, as the two tackled all of the hard-hitting subjects ahead of Notre Dame and Georgia game on Saturday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Previewing Notre Dame's biggest game of the decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 43:11


    Ben and Nathan discuss Notre Dame's chances against the Bulldogs, areas of concern, and what must go right for the Irish in Athens on Saturday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Lay off Brian Kelly: Reacting to BK's pre-camp press conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 42:04


    Ben delivers a solo podcast re-hashing Brian Kelly's annual pre-fall camp press conference. He discusses main points, leadership, and health. Then he discusses and elaborates upon why you should lay off Brian Kelly as he enters his 10th season in South Bend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Podcast Recruiting Outlook, Defensive Line, and the Ongoing Conference Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 42:03


    Ben welcomes Nathan and Mason to the podcast to discuss and catch up on a plethora of Notre Dame topics such as recruiting and the outlook for the upcoming season. Then they engage in a heated discussion about whether or not Notre Dame should join the ACC full-time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Men's Basketball, Football Recruiting, and Football "Buy or Sell"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 55:40


    Ben and Mason welcome Nathan to the podcast and they discuss possible additions to the Notre Dame men's basketball team. Then, they shift the conversation to football, discussing recent recruiting success and play a game of "buy or sell" to conclude the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Notre Dame Football: On Over/Under 9.5 Wins, Playoff or Bust, and fan Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 43:06


    Ben and Mason discuss all the latest with Notre Dame football as the Irish continue with spring practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Is Notre Dame Football about to get over the hump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 45:22


    After a note on podcast updates, Ben discusses all relevant Notre Dame athletics topics: The end to the Irish basketball season, Mike Brey, and spring football. Is Notre Dame football at an important turning point in its trajectory? Find out what Ben thinks and why he feels that way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Discussing Insufferable Fans, the 2019 Football Recruiting Class, Notre Dame Junior Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 47:51


    In this episode of the Under the Dome Podcast, Ben discusses whether Notre Dame fans are the most insufferable fans in sports and defends Mike Brey amid his team's struggles. He also discusses Brian Kelly's accomplishments at Notre Dame. In the second segment of the show, he welcomes Nathan Erbach to the show to discuss all things recruiting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Notre Dame Women's Basketball Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 31:09


    Ben welcomes Jordan Small to the podcast to discuss the Notre Dame women's basketball team. What do the Irish have to repeat as champions? Should Notre Dame fans be concerned with recent ACC road losses? What will the Irish look like next season? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Rapid Reaction: Notre Dame's Loss in the College Football Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 43:47


    Notre Dame's first trip to the College Football Playoff didn't go as planned. Ben starts the podcast by defending Notre Dame's spot in the playoff and wondering about the future of the program under Brian Kelly. Regular guest Nathan Erbach calls in to elaborate on these topics and pose an interesting question about Ian Book and discuss the health of the Notre Dame program going forward.  For more ways to listen to (and watch) the Under the Dome Podcast, visit www.underthedomend.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    National Signing Day and Notre Dame's Semifinal Chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 47:10


    Ben welcomes Nathan to the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's recruiting class of 2019 and Notre Dame's chances in the College Football Playoff against Clemson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Discussing Notre Dame's Big Senior Day Victory over Florida State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 46:22


    Ben welcomes Nathan Erbach to the podcast (on the day after his bachelor party, no less) to discuss Notre Dame, the College Football Playoff, and everything in-between. Visit www.underthedomend.com for all of the podcast and livestream links. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Discussing 9-0, Special Teams, the Running Game, and the Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 62:01


    Ben welcomes John (@jkznd4) to the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's win over Northwestern. They touch on poor special teams play, a lackluster running game, 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/under-the-dome/support

    Discussing a Win over Navy, Bachelor Party Stories, and the College Football Playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 47:52


    Ben welcomes Jack and Mason to the podcast. Jack tells stories from a Bachelor Party weekend in San Diego before the three discuss Navy, anxiety for the rest of the season, and the College Football Playoff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Talking College Football Craziness and Midseason Assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 44:16


    Ben welcomes Nathan Erbach and Paul Walsh to discuss a crazy Week 8 of college football and assess Notre Dame's play this season. Check out the Under the Dome Podcast at www.underthedomend.com. If you'd like to follow our live shows, follow us on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/underthedome_nd. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Discussing Notre Dame's Playoff Hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 42:03


    Ben jumps on the airwaves to discuss the likelihood of Notre Dame making the College Football Playoff. What teams are locks to make it ahead of the Irish? Can the Irish get in with 1 loss? Is there a scenario where the Irish go 12-0 and miss the playoff? Ben talks about all this in more on the Under the Dome Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Virginia Tech Preview and College Football Playoff Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 46:07


    Ben welcomes Nathan Erbach to the podcast. After a brief discussion of Notre Dame's win over Stanford, they preview Notre Dame's upcoming battle with Virginia Tech and discuss the likelihood of Notre dame reaching the College Football Playoff.  For more from the Under the Dome Podcast, including eventual livestream options, check out www.underthedomend.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Reacting to the Stanford Win: How Good is Notre Dame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 31:10


    Ben delivers a solo podcast, reacting to Notre Dame's win over Stanford. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Wake Forest Wrap-Up and How the Irish Stack Up against Stanford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 46:44


    Ben welcomes Paul Walsh to the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's big win over Wake Forest. They discuss the play of Ian Book, the difference between Book and Brandon Wimbush, and how the Irish stack up with Stanford. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Vandy Reaction: An Anemic Offense, Quarterback Questions, and Season Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 46:27


    Jack Leniart (@Leniart_ND) joins the show with Ben to discuss Notre Dame and Vandy. How big are Notre Dame's problems? Could (or should) Brian Kelly re-examine the quarterback situation? After one quarter of their schedule, what is the outlook for the rest of the season going forward? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Live: Reacting to a Lackluster Win Over Ball State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 47:15


    Ben delivers another solo and live podcast, discussing Notre Dame's lackluster victory over the Ball State Cardinals. He discusses Brandon Wimbush and Notre Dame's quarterback situation, the play of the offensive line, and then answers some voicemails. Be sure to check out the Under the Dome Podcast at www.underthedomend.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Live: Ball State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 48:27


    Ben welcomes Mason Plummer to the show to disucuss Ball State Football. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Under the Dome Live: Reacting to a Big Win Over Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 42:21


    Ben records his first solo and LIVE episode from the Under the Dome Studios, discussing Brian Kelly, an absurdly good defense, and the play of Brandon Wimbush. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Previewing Michigan by Discussing Quarterbacks, Confidence, and Win Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 50:01


    Ben (@bbelden330) welcomes Nathan Erbach (@LasVegasIrish09) and Jack Leniart (@Leniart_ND) to the podcast to discuss the hot-button issue: The Notre Dame quarterbacks. They move on then to discuss their confidence in Wimbush and the team and then make official Michigan predictions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    The Return: On Urban Meyer, Week One, Anonymous Coaches, and Voicemail Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 65:20


    Ben kicks off the new season of the Under the Dome Podcast by welcoming Slap the Sign Co-Expert JP Scott to the show. The intro the new show and start with a non-Notre Dame topic—Urban Meyer’s predicament at Ohio State (4:00). Then, they translate to discussing the September 1st showdown with Michigan and make some projections for the game (14:00). From there, they discuss what anonymous coaches had to say about the Notre Dame program (25:19) and go to the new voicemail segment to answer some questions (30:55). Check us out on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, Spreaker, and SoundCloud. You can leave us a voicemail at 812-624-5276. Lastly, read our written words at SlapTheSign.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

    Remembering Father Ted Hesburgh with Digger Phelps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 38:50


    Golden Domer Daily is thrilled to welcome Digger Phelps to the podcast to discuss his book, Father Ted Hesburgh: He Coached Me. Digger shares stories about Fr. Ted Hesburgh, who was the President of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987 and had an unbelievable impact, not only at the school, but across the country, also. Listen to Digger discuss what made Fr. Hesburgh so special and why Notre Dame is such a special place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

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