What Tho The Pods: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

What Tho The Pods: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

What Tho The Pods brings you the latest on Notre Dame Football. Hosted by Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith, produced by Chris Kepner, this podcast tackles the ups and downs of the Fighting Irish with plenty of humor and spirited debate. Whether you’re here for the deep dives or just some good laughs, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for all things Notre Dame Football, and Go Irish! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-tho-the-pods-a-notre-dame-football-podcast--6270931/support.

Episodes

August 27, 2025 61 mins
In this episode of What Tho the Pods, we’re previewing Notre Dame football’s massive Week 1 matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. Hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith react to the Irish’s decision to start CJ Carr at quarterback, dive deep into positional matchups, and share their score predictions for Sunday’s game.

If you’re looking for smart, irreverent, and passionate Notre Dame football analysis...
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In this episode of What Tho the Pods (formerly A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast), we dive into our Fall 2025 Preview of Notre Dame football—with tiered rankings of every position group, analysis of roster strengths and vulnerabilities, and a clear-eyed look at where the Irish stand following their 2024 National Championship run.

Hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith also unveil their Plant Your Flag play...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith break down everything you need to know about the Notre Dame football offseason so far. We recap the Blue & Gold Game, analyze the ongoing quarterback competition, and take a look at recent coaching staff changes and how they’ll impact the team heading into the 2025 season.

We also dive into the latest developments in recrui...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith break down Notre Dame Football’s College Football Playoff National Championship matchup against Ohio State. We analyze the key moments, standout performances, and turning points that defined the biggest game of the season.

We also reflect on the 2024-2025 Notre Dame Football season as a whole, discussing the highs,...
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In this special live episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith preview Notre Dame Football’s highly anticipated matchup against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

We break down key matchups, discuss what the Fighting Irish need to do to secure a championship, and make bold predictions for this historic showdown. Don’t miss this ...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, the hangovers have worn off for hosts Jonathan Spadea, Chase Gund, Robbie Rhinesmith, and producer Chris Kepner, and they take a (mostly) sober approach to recapping Notre Dame Football’s College Football Playoff Semifinal win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. We dive into the game’s key plays, standout performances, and areas where the Irish can improve as they prepare for the Na...
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In this special postgame episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, we celebrate Notre Dame Football’s thrilling victory over Penn State in the College Football Playoff Semifinal Orange Bowl. Hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, Robbie Rhinesmith, and producer Chris Kepner break down every unforgettable moment from this instant classic, including the key plays and standout performances that led the Fighting Irish to a his...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith dive into Notre Dame Football’s upcoming matchup against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinals. We break down key players, matchups to watch, and the strategies the Fighting Irish need to secure a spot in the National Championship game.

Plus, we each share our score predictions and discuss how Notre...
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In this special episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, we celebrate Notre Dame Football’s incredible, legacy-defining victory over Georgia in the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl. Hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith break down every unforgettable moment from the game, including key plays, standout performances, and how the Fighting Irish rose to the occasion on the biggest stage.

We also dive ...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith recap Notre Dame Football’s thrilling matchup against Indiana in the first round of the College Football Playoff. We break down the key moments and standout performances that helped the Fighting Irish advance to the next round.

We also touch on the other first-round playoff games, sharing our thoughts on how they u...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith dive into the highly anticipated first game of the College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Indiana. We analyze the key matchups, discuss what the Fighting Irish need to do to secure a win, and make our predictions for how the game will play out.Plus, we break down JBo’s infamous MVP rankings, including a spirited...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith dive into all things Notre Dame Football. We preview the College Football Playoff, breaking down what’s at stake for the Irish and the key matchups to watch.

We also recap Notre Dame’s thrilling victory over USC, highlighting standout performances and game-changing plays. Then, we revisit our preseason position gro...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith, with a special appearance by producer Chris Kepner, recap Notre Dame Football’s huge Shamrock Series win over Army at Yankee Stadium. We analyze the standout performances and key moments from this impressive victory.

Next, we dive into the latest 2024 College Football Playoff rankings, discussing what they mean for Notre Dame ...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith dive into the latest 2024 College Football Playoff rankings and explore Notre Dame Football’s potential seeding scenarios as the regular season winds down. What do these rankings mean for the Irish, and how can they secure a top spot?

We also recap Notre Dame’s solid win over Virginia, highlighting standout moments...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith analyze the latest 2024 College Football Playoff rankings and what they mean for Notre Dame Football. As we near the end of the regular season, we explore different seeding scenarios that could impact Notre Dame’s path to the playoffs.

We also recap Notre Dame Football’s dominant win over Florida State, highlightin...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith dive into the first 2024 College Football Playoff rankings and discuss what they mean for Notre Dame Football. We explore different scenarios, including how the Irish could be left out of a playoff spot—even if they finish 11-1. Will Notre Dame Football get the respect it deserves?

We also preview this week’s big m...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, and Chase Gund are joined by special guest “Vegas” Mike Kalman to break down Notre Dame Football’s recent win over Navy. Vegas shares his experience watching the Irish live at MetLife Stadium and gives us a firsthand look at the atmosphere. We also discuss key takeaways from the game and look ahead to the rest of Notre Dame’s season, analyzing wha...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, and Chase Gund break down Notre Dame Football’s big win over Georgia Tech. We discuss Chase’s experience watching the game live at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Ryno’s spot-on score prediction, and the all-important question: Should the Irish wear white pants again?

Next, we dive into an in-depth statistical preview of Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup with N...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Ryan Downey, and Chase Gund break down all things Notre Dame Football, starting with Chase’s spot-on score predictions over the past three weeks. We dive into quarterback Riley Leonard’s progress in the Notre Dame offense and provide a quick recap of the Stanford game.

We then tackle the big question: Did the AP poll treat Notre Dame Football fairly this week? ...
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In this episode of A Notre Dame Freakin' Podcast, hosts Jonathan Spadea, Chase Gund, and Robbie Rhinesmith analyze the progress quarterback Riley Leonard is making in the Notre Dame offense. We also provide a quick recap of the Louisville game, dive into a heated debate on whether Alabama’s loss to Vanderbilt was a bigger upset than Notre Dame’s defeat to Northern Illinois, and break down why the ACC (with its questionable refereei...
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