Diving into the captivating past while contemplating the present and future of Notre Dame Football.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
How 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 the American Civil War!
I am proud to present Notre Dame and the Civil War - Part One: The Student-Turned-Soldier.
As the placard suggests, this will be a three-part series. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Onward to Victory!
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
It'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
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
In 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 cool stories...for roughly one minute.
Enjoy!
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
What started as an innocent episode about the origin of Cartier Field, Notre Dame Football's first home stadium, turned into an absolutely thrilling and memorable dive into the life of Joe Savoldi, All-American fullback for Notre Dame, having played from 1927-1930. You seriously do not want to miss this, as most of us can only hope to pack as much life as Savoldi, who scored the first Irish touchdown at Notre Dame Stadium, managed to in his years.
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Today, 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 you simply share this episode on Facebook), there will be a drawing of all participants to win an autographed 4x6 photograph of Irish Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lujack!
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Well, 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. Enjoy!
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
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.
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Episode Seven!
Did you know that Notre Dame's Leprechaun has been the program's official on-field mascot since 1965? You did? Okay, how about this - did you know for over four decades before the Leprechaun, the official on-field mascot was an Irish Terrier?!?
Join the program and learn all about it!
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Episode Six!
As the result of a listener's choice poll, we will be covering the origin of the famous Father Ted and MLK Jr. photograph - as well as backgrounds on both individuals!
As an added bonus, you will get to meet one of the coolest six-year old Irish fans around!
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Episode Five!
Onward to Victory will be breaking down the schedule, roster, and all that training camp chatter! Get yourself ready for the 2019 season by giving the episode a listen - impress your friends and family with all your newfound knowledge!
Don't hesitate to subscribe, like, or follow!
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
In the fourth episode, Alex digs into the personality and playing career of George Gipp, Notre Dame's first All-American selection!
Be prepared to hopefully learn a thing or two about one of the most celebrated Irish football players of all time. His life and legacy are, without question, a thrill ride. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you enjoy!
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Episode Three!
Alex takes a stroll down memory lane back to 2012, where a contest against Stanford and an entire season hung in the balance - and an epic goal line stand that will be forever immortalized!
Also, Alex discusses five players who may be on the verge of becoming mainstays for the Irish on Saturdays - those who may be new to the program, have flown under the radar, or are ready to breakout.
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Episode Two!
-Alex has the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Jim 'Augie' Augustine, owner of the South Bend-based Notre Dame specialty store 'Augie's Locker Room' to talk some Irish. Sit back and enjoy this one!
-We will have a good bit of fun with our question of the day, which tackles how President Theodore Roosevelt helped create a Notre Dame football dynasty.
-Towards the end of the episode, the first contest winner will be announced!
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
DEBUT EPISODE! Today, host and founder Alex talks about the following:
-Intro and housekeeping items for the show (including a giveaway!).
-'Angelo Bertelli: A Heisman at Iwo Jima'
-Question of the Day: What are the top three reasons the Irish can return to the College Football Playoff in 2019?
Please share with anyone who you think may find this interesting! Thank you!
Update: At the 28:54 mark of the episode, I should have said '70%', instead of '70'.