Member-to-Member is a podcast series that will allow Monogram winners to share in-depth stories and personal experiences. The member-to-member name refers to the fact it’s produced by Monogram Club members for an audience of fellow members. A revolving door of member “hosts” will engage in conversation with other Monogram winners, covering topics such as success in the business world, transitioning from a playing career, caring for their community, current events, stories from their Notre Dame days and much more.
EPISODE 1
Don Casey (’82, ’83, swimming), Reggie Brooks (’93, football) and Jes Christian (’14, track & field) discuss racial injustice and their personal experiences related to that topic. They also talk about what the upcoming academic and athletic year may look like as a result of the pandemic. LISTEN
EPISODE 2
Notre Dame softball head coach Deanna Gumpf (honorary) and Callaghan Family Head Men’s Tennis Coach Ryan Sachire (‘00, tennis) discuss taking over the top spot of their respective programs, building a team culture, balancing family/work life, adjusting to the new normal and what they’re looking forward to as student-athletes return to campus. LISTEN
EPISODE 3
Soccer standouts Kate Markgraf (’98) and Max Lachowecki (’15) share stories from their time at Notre Dame, which included both winning a national championship. Markgraf had a stellar career with the U.S. Women’s National Team, and she now is the USWNT general manager. Lachowecki recently returned to professional soccer following a year off. He shares his story about what led him back to the game. LISTEN
EPISODE 4
Reggie Brooks (‘93, football) chats with former Monogram Club president Mike Heaton (‘68, ‘71, football & golf) about the creation and impact of the Catastrophic Relief/Heaton Fund, the strength of the Monogram Club family, playing for Ara Parseghian and his career in law. LISTEN
EPISODE 5
Jennette Rauch (‘05, athletic trainer), Hazem Khazbak (‘18, fencing) and James Biddick (Center for Career Development) discuss the Monogram Career Network and how it’s a key resource for Monogram Club members. LISTEN
EPISODE 6
Former Notre Dame women’s basketball stars Ruth Riley Hunter (’01, ’16), Niele Ivey (’00) and Kelley (Siemon) Deyo (’01) take a look back at the 2000-01 season, which culminated in the Fighting Irish winning the program’s first national championship, in honor of its 20th anniversary. LISTEN
EPISODE 7
Mike Brown (‘01), a former Notre Dame Leprechaun and current regional director in the University’s Athletics Advancement office, chats with Fighting Irish football great Jeff Faine (‘03). The duo discusses Faine’s unique journey to Notre Dame, stories from his 10-year NFL career, his philanthropic efforts, which includes The Faine House, and much more. LISTEN
EPISODE 8
Eamon McAnaney (‘91, lacrosse) discusses his playing days with Notre Dame lacrosse, working his way up in the sports media world, calling big games on ESPN and achieving his professional goal in his hometown, New York City. LISTEN
EPISODE 9
Catch up with former Notre Dame Football captains Thom Gatewood (‘72) and Daelin Hayes (‘20). Reggie Brooks (‘93) hosts the conversation that touches on many topics, including their Notre Dame careers, professional journey, working in the media and being a voice for change. LISTEN
EPISODE 10
Brothers Scott (’97) and Steve (’04) Sollmann, two former Notre Dame baseball standouts, discuss their days growing up in Cincinnati, coming to Notre Dame, their playing careers and this year’s successful Fighting Irish baseball season. Scott also earned two Monograms in football, and Steve was a key part of the 2002 College World Series team. LISTEN