The Irish Heretic

The Orange Bowl Scandal That Forged Lou Holtz’s Legend – And Why the Transfer Portal Would Have Destroyed It”

Phillip gets Irish Heretic listeners caught up on the transfer portal pickups for Notre Dame, leading into the question, "If the transfer portal existed during the 1978 Orange Bowl...could Lou Holtz's 'do right' principles forge a college football legend today?

College Football Portal Chaos

Phillip Hadden discusses in this latest episode the ever-changing situation on the ground of the college football portal. Is there any loyalty in College Football anymore? Is Marcus Freeman interested in cementing a legacy at Notre Dame? What position does Notre Dame need to prioritize for 2026?

The Notre Dame Subway Alumni? We are the Irish Heretics

Phillip discusses his love for Notre Dame Football, & the label of subway alumni doesn't make sense for someone who didn't grow up near a subway.  Manti Te'o or Johnny Football? Who deserves the Heisman 13 years later? And general experiences of attending a Notre Dame football game for first timers.