Fighting Irish Podcasts
1,033 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 38 ratingsThis channel features all of the official Notre Dame Athletics audio content produced by Fighting Irish Media. Each of our shows are separately available, or subscribe to the Official Fighting Irish Podcast for all of our content in one place.
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S1 Ep55: Behind The Scenes of the @NDFootball Season Hype Video
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon take you behind the scenes of the best season opening Hype Video in college football! We highly recommend watching the video before listening to this pod (it is just 80 seconds long!) Jon produced the video and Tony wrote the script. The guys go IN-DEPTH...
55: Behind The Scenes of the @NDFootball Season Hype Video
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon take you behind the scenes of the best season opening Hype Video in college football! We highly recommend watching the video before listening to this pod (it is just 80 seconds long!) Jon produced the video and Tony wrote the script. The guys go IN-DEPTH...
20: Stronger Scars - Irving Delgado and Charlie Klekamp (ND Cheer)
September 04, 2019 13:35 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey is joined by her new co-host, Patrick! They sit down with ND Cheerleaders, Irving Delgado and Charlie Klekamp. The group discusses how they've interacted with the ND student-athletes and how they’ve collectively handled their injuries. They later talk about how valuable it is to be vulnerable and open up about their injuries. Don't forget to download and subscribe...
1: Louisville Post Game Show, 9/2
September 03, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThe Official Notre Dame Football Post Game Show following Notre Dame's win over Louisville on Saturday evening. Notre Dame podcasts are presented by Resonado, the official sound partner of Notre Dame Athletics. Learn more about how Resonado is changing the shape of sound at Resonado.com.
S3 Ep1: Louisville Post Game Show, 9/2
September 03, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThe Official Notre Dame Football Post Game Show following Notre Dame's win over Louisville on Saturday evening. Notre Dame podcasts are presented by Resonado, the official sound partner of Notre Dame Athletics. Learn more about how Resonado is changing the shape of sound at Resonado.com.
8: NDFB - Brian Kelly Louisville Post Game Press Conference
September 03, 2019 17:29 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBNotre Dame met with the media on Saturday evening following the Irish's 35-17 win at Louisville. Notre Dame podcasts are presented by Resonado. Learn more about how Resonado is redefining the shape of sound at Resonado.com.
S2 Ep8: NDFB - Brian Kelly Louisville Post Game Press Conference
September 03, 2019 17:29 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBNotre Dame met with the media on Saturday evening following the Irish's 35-17 win at Louisville. Notre Dame podcasts are presented by Resonado. Learn more about how Resonado is redefining the shape of sound at Resonado.com.
S2 Ep7: NDFB - Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference, Louisville - 8/26
August 28, 2019 17:31 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB(Full Audio) - Brian Kelly met with the media Tuesday to discuss Notre Dame's upcoming season opener at Louisville on Monday night.
7: NDFB - Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference, Louisville - 8/26
August 28, 2019 17:31 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB(Full Audio) - Brian Kelly met with the media Tuesday to discuss Notre Dame's upcoming season opener at Louisville on Monday night.
S1 Ep54: Podward Notre Dame - Derek Coleman - FIM Associate Producer
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon sit down with Associate Producer, Derek Coleman. Derek is entering his second year with FIM! The guys discuss Derek's career path and why he wanted to make the move from New York City to South Bend when the job opportunity presented itself with FIM. La...
54: Podward Notre Dame - Derek Coleman - FIM Associate Producer
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon sit down with Associate Producer, Derek Coleman. Derek is entering his second year with FIM! The guys discuss Derek's career path and why he wanted to make the move from New York City to South Bend when the job opportunity presented itself with FIM. La...
S2 Ep6: NDFB - Assistant Coaches Media Day Press Conferences
August 22, 2019 13:58 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode: (0:09) Mike Elston - Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line (7:49) Chip Long - John and Bobby Arlotta Family Offensive Coordinator (17:46) Clark Lea - Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator (29:25) Todd Lyght - Pat and Jana Eilers Family Defensive Backs Coach (42:03) Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator (52:42) Del Alexander - Wide Receivers (1:01:08) Jeff Quinn - Offensive Line (1:07:20) Tom Rees - Bob and Leslie Mohr Family Quarterbacks Coach (1:...
6: NDFB - Assistant Coaches Media Day Press Conferences
August 22, 2019 13:58 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode: (0:09) Mike Elston - Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line (7:49) Chip Long - John and Bobby Arlotta Family Offensive Coordinator (17:46) Clark Lea - Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator (29:25) Todd Lyght - Pat and Jana Eilers Family Defensive Backs Coach (42:03) Brian Polian - Recruiting Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator (52:42) Del Alexander - Wide Receivers (1:01:08) Jeff Quinn - Offensive Line (1:07:20) Tom Rees - Bob and Leslie Mohr Family Quarterbacks Coach (1:...
5: NDFB - Brian Kelly Media Day Press Conference
August 22, 2019 13:46 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media as part of pre-season media day to discuss the latest in Notre Dame Football.
S2 Ep5: NDFB - Brian Kelly Media Day Press Conference
August 22, 2019 13:46 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media as part of pre-season media day to discuss the latest in Notre Dame Football.
19: Stronger Scars - Nick Cullen (ND Men's Soccer) and Jacob Rice
August 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey sits down with Notre Dame Men's Soccer player, Nick Cullen and her cousin, Jacob Rice. Bailey asks the guys how they've handled their injuries and how they've navigated the difficult decisions that come with having to consider whether or not its worth continuing to play. Later, the guys turn the tables on Bailey and check in with how she is doing as she gets ready fo...
4: NDFB - Brian Kelly Press Conference, 8/17
August 19, 2019 13:35 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss the ongoing preparation for the 2019 Notre Dame Football Season.
S2 Ep4: NDFB - Brian Kelly Press Conference, 8/17
August 19, 2019 13:35 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss the ongoing preparation for the 2019 Notre Dame Football Season.
S2 Ep3: NDFB - Brian Kelly Press Conference, 8/10
August 12, 2019 16:54 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss Notre Dame Football's fall camp preparations for the upcoming season.
3: NDFB - Brian Kelly Press Conference, 8/10
August 12, 2019 16:54 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss Notre Dame Football's fall camp preparations for the upcoming season.
18: Stronger Scars - Nikola Djogo - Notre Dame Men's Basketball ('22)
August 07, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Jon sit down with Notre Dame Men's Basketball player, Nikola Djogo. Nik suffered a torn labrum during the season and has been working his way back on the court. They talk about how he handled working his way into the rotation only to have his efforts thrwarted by injury. This was the first time Nik felt comfortable sharing his injury story in public, and we appr...
S2 Ep2: NDFB - Brian Kelly, Ian Book Press Questions, 8/4
August 05, 2019 18:04 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBBrian Kelly and Ian Book meet with the media following the first day of Notre Dame Football Fall Camp in Culver, Indiana.
2: NDFB - Brian Kelly, Ian Book Press Questions, 8/4
August 05, 2019 18:04 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBBrian Kelly and Ian Book meet with the media following the first day of Notre Dame Football Fall Camp in Culver, Indiana.
1: NDFB - Brian Kelly Fall Camp Kickoff Presser, 8/2
August 05, 2019 18:02 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss the start of Fall camp for Notre Dame Football.
S2 Ep1: NDFB - Brian Kelly Fall Camp Kickoff Presser, 8/2
August 05, 2019 18:02 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBrian Kelly meets with the media to discuss the start of Fall camp for Notre Dame Football.
S1 Ep53: Podward Notre Dame - Joey Mizutani - FIM Production Assistant ---> Boston College Creative Video Producer
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon sit down with Production Assistant, Joey Mizutani on his last day of work at FIM! Joey has recently accepted a job with Boston College as their Creative Video Producer. The guys discuss Joey's 18 months at FIM and how he developed as a producer and editor...
53: Podward Notre Dame - Joey Mizutani - FIM Production Assistant ---> Boston College Creative Video Producer
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon sit down with Production Assistant, Joey Mizutani on his last day of work at FIM! Joey has recently accepted a job with Boston College as their Creative Video Producer. The guys discuss Joey's 18 months at FIM and how he developed as a producer and editor...
S1 Ep52: Podward Notre Dame - TL Fiedler, Producer
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with producer, TL Fiedler. As a veteran of the business, TL details her work as a producer. Her work has been featured on nearly every major network and she has some amazing stories to share! Later in the podcast, the group talks about what makes a g...
52: Podward Notre Dame - TL Fiedler, Producer
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with producer, TL Fiedler. As a veteran of the business, TL details her work as a producer. Her work has been featured on nearly every major network and she has some amazing stories to share! Later in the podcast, the group talks about what makes a g...
17: Stronger Scars - Jarrett Grace (Notre Dame Football)
July 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony sit down to chat with past Notre Dame Football player Jarrett Grace. Jarrett talks about the serious leg injury that sidelined his college career. He spoke on how his faith and determination got him through the toughest of times. Jarrett shares the ultimate story on never giving up by talking about his journey to signing a contract with the Chicago Bears.
S1 Ep51: Podward Notre Dame - Fox Sports Producer, Mark Loomis
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with FOX Sports Producer, Mark Loomis! As the lead producer for Fox's USGA coverage, Mark details what it takes to pull of such a large broadcast production. He also explains the steps he had to take early in his career to rise to the top of his prof...
51: Podward Notre Dame - Fox Sports Producer, Mark Loomis
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with FOX Sports Producer, Mark Loomis! As the lead producer for Fox's USGA coverage, Mark details what it takes to pull of such a large broadcast production. He also explains the steps he had to take early in his career to rise to the top of his prof...
16: Stronger Scars - Alex Powell (Dayton Women's Soccer)
July 11, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony sit down to chat with current University of Dayton Women's soccer player, Alex Powell. Alex talks about desmoid tumor that affected her collegiate soccer career. She goes into detail on how she realized the severity of her condition and later explains the complex procedures she had to undergo. Her story was also documented by the NCAA here.
S1 Ep50: Podward Notre Dame - Defending U.S. Senior Open Champion, David Toms
June 26, 2019 15:02 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former PGA Championship winner and defending U.S. Senior Open Champion David Toms! The champ is here and ready to defend his title at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. We discussed his 2001 PGA Championship victory in which he held off Phil Mi...
50: Podward Notre Dame - Defending U.S. Senior Open Champion, David Toms
June 26, 2019 15:02 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former PGA Championship winner and defending U.S. Senior Open Champion David Toms! The champ is here and ready to defend his title at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. We discussed his 2001 PGA Championship victory in which he held off Phil Mi...
15: Stronger Scars - Bri Shingary (Cleveland State Soccer)
June 26, 2019 14:28 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony sit down to chat with Pitt Graduate and current Cleveland State Women's soccer player, Bri Shingary. Bri talks about the car injury that kept her off the field and how she overcame the difficult times. Make sure to subscribe HERE!
49: Podward Notre Dame - Hall of Fame Wide Receiver, Tim Brown
June 19, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former Notre Dame Wide Receiver, Heisman Trophy Winnner, and Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Brown! As an honorary chairman for the upcoming U.S. Senior Open at Notre Dame, the guys discuss Tim's history with golf and the current state of his game. La...
S1 Ep49: Podward Notre Dame - Hall of Fame Wide Receiver, Tim Brown
June 19, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former Notre Dame Wide Receiver, Heisman Trophy Winnner, and Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Brown! As an honorary chairman for the upcoming U.S. Senior Open at Notre Dame, the guys discuss Tim's history with golf and the current state of his game. La...
14: Stronger Scars - ACC Mental Health Summit Part 2 with Lexi Franco (Wake Forest WTEN), Kathleen Hanson (Miami Rowing), Cate Smith (Clemson Rowing)
June 12, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, we have Part 2 of the two-part ACC Metal Health and Wellness Live Podcast Series! In Part 2, Bailey chats with Lexi Franco, Kathleen Hanson, and Cate Smith. The group discusses how their injuries affected their mental health and the resources their teams and schools provided to work through the injury and rehab process. Make sure to subscribe HERE!
S1 Ep48: Podward Notre Dame - Hall of Fame Running Back, Jerome Bettis
June 03, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former Notre Dame running back, Super Bowl Champion, and Hall of Fame inductee, Jerome Bettis! As an honorary chairman for the upcoming U.S. Senior Open at Notre Dame, the guys discuss Jerome's history with golf and the current state of his game. ...
48: Podward Notre Dame - Hall of Fame Running Back, Jerome Bettis
June 03, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode Jon and Tony chat with former Notre Dame running back, Super Bowl Champion, and Hall of Fame inductee, Jerome Bettis! As an honorary chairman for the upcoming U.S. Senior Open at Notre Dame, the guys discuss Jerome's history with golf and the current state of his game. ...
13: Stronger Scars - ACC Mental Health Summit Part 1 with Brooke Bollinger (FSU WSOC), James Pyle (UNC MSOC), Collin Stoecker (ND Baseball)
May 29, 2019 15:16 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, we have Part 1 of the two-part ACC Metal Health and Wellness Live Podcast Series! In Part 1, Bailey chats with Brooke Bollinger, James Pyle, and Collin Stoecker. The group discusses how their injuries affected their mental health and the resources their teams and schools provided to work through the injury and rehab process. Make sure to subscribe HERE so you don't miss ne...
47: Podward Notre Dame - Brian Raab - FIM Student Producer ('19)
May 23, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon FIM Student Producer, Brian Raab. Brian worked in a variety of roles for FIM, on both the live and feature side of the video department. He spent the summer between his junior and senior year interning for FIM and will be taking his talents to Los An...
S1 Ep47: Podward Notre Dame - Brian Raab - FIM Student Producer ('19)
May 23, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon FIM Student Producer, Brian Raab. Brian worked in a variety of roles for FIM, on both the live and feature side of the video department. He spent the summer between his junior and senior year interning for FIM and will be taking his talents to Los An...
46: Podward Notre Dame - Juan Jose Rodriguez - FIM Student Broadcaster ('19)
May 17, 2019 15:58 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon chat with FIM Student Broadcaster, Juan Jose Rodriguez. Juan Jose has spent four years calling games at Notre Dame and his work has been featured on the ACC Network Extra and NBC Sports - Chicago. The guys talk about how he developed as a broadcaster a...
S1 Ep46: Podward Notre Dame - Juan Jose Rodriguez - FIM Student Broadcaster ('19)
May 17, 2019 15:58 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon chat with FIM Student Broadcaster, Juan Jose Rodriguez. Juan Jose has spent four years calling games at Notre Dame and his work has been featured on the ACC Network Extra and NBC Sports - Chicago. The guys talk about how he developed as a broadcaster a...
12: Stronger Scars - Kyra Lambert - Duke Women's Basketball
May 08, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Tony sit down with Duke Women's Basketball player, [Kyra Lambert.](http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=210218846) Kyra has suffered three ACL injuries during her Duke career and has been sidelined for the last two seasons. She discusses her mindset throughout her injury process and how her faith has enabled her to stay positive. Later i...
11: Stronger Scars - Katie Uhler - Notre Dame Women's Soccer ('18)
April 25, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJoin host Bailey Cartwright as she and her guests embrace the strength found in their scars! In this week's episode, Bailey and Jon sit down with Notre Dame Women's Soccer player and broadcaster, [Katie Uhler](https://und.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8336). Katie suffered an ACL injury during the spring of her freshman year and the group talks about the physical and mental toll it took on her. They discuss how the injury took place and how much longer the recovery took than she originally antic...
45: Podward Notre Dame - U.S. Senior Open Preview with Steve Nieman and Danielle Baiunco
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon chat U.S. Senior Open Championship Director, Steve Nieman and Championship Manager, Danielle Baiunco about the upcoming 40th U.S. Senior Open at The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. [They discuss all of the exciting events planned around the championship...
S1 Ep45: Podward Notre Dame - U.S. Senior Open Preview with Steve Nieman and Danielle Baiunco
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBJoin hosts Tony Simeone and Jon Cotton of Fighting Irish Media as they take listeners on an insider tour of the projects and personalities behind Fighting Irish Media and the Notre Dame Athletics Department. In this episode, Tony and Jon chat U.S. Senior Open Championship Director, Steve Nieman and Championship Manager, Danielle Baiunco about the upcoming 40th U.S. Senior Open at The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. [They discuss all of the exciting events planned around the championship...