The Hurling Pod

As Waterford exit the Championship in the group stages again, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on The Hurling Pod to assess what's gone wrong for the Deise. On this week's pod: (0:00) - Skehill reveals he's spent 5 weeks preparing his draft. NFL fandom runs deep in hurling circles. (5:54) - Waterford lose their 6th straight Munster SHC game and Lohan has knocked Davy out of the Championship again. (11:16) - What was Waterford's warm-up huddle about? Is their system 'broken'? Puck-out strategy, players not in their best positions. (24:01) - Waterford's issues run deeper than just the senior team, the players also need to take responsibility. (39:38) - Clare's performance wasn't perfect but getting the two-points is what mattered. Tony Kelly's 13 points, Clare's aggressive tackling is working, tightening up at the back. This weekend's Munster games set up beautifully. (46:42) - What kind of response can we expect from Limerick this weekend against Tipperary? Forde's absence a 'huge blow' for Tipp. Tweaks Cahill can make in defence. (59:43) - How to deal with playacting in an attempt to get opponents booked or sent-off? More dangerous hit hits this week. Who would Murphy like to win the All-Ireland outside of Kilkenny? Is the sweeper now dying out? Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

In a bonus pod, exclusive to The Hurling Pod feed, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill address listeners' questions including whether referees need to be more strict on high tackles and which former opponents they would have loved to have as a teammate. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on The Hurling Pod to reflect on a thriller between neighbours Cork and Tipperary at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Dublin edging out Wexford for a crucial victory at Croke Park and to discuss the current debate around TV rights and prime hurling games being behind a paywall. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the second weekend of the Hurling Championship, including Clare inflicting a first Championship defeat on Limerick in 17 games, Cork's getting off to a flyer against Waterford, and Henry Shefllin's Galway taking a point on his return to his home county, Kilkenny. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy.

After the first round of games in the Munster and Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan for a live version of the podcast. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Our first live version of The Hurling Pod. Waterford give Limerick a good rattle but did they miss a chance to inflict a defeat? (16:44) - The cost to the Deise of losing De Burca to a season-ending injury. Dessie Hutchinson's role. Credit to Davy. (23:45) - Assessing the big refereeing calls at Semple Stadium. More retrospective bans ahead? John Kiely calls out 'bullshite' hype about his team, are Limerick being reffed fairly? (35:19) - Tipp go goal crazy against Clare. Are the Premier 'back'? Cathal Barrett's man marking job on Tony Kelly. (47:28) - Psychological impact of Tipp's win for the rest of their campaign. Clare's wides and soft goals hurt them. Bouncing back from a goalkeeping error. Clare 'behind the 8 ball'. Do Clare change keeper for Limerick? (01:11:11) - Does Skehill give Davy credit for how he set his team up against Limerick? Thriller between Antrim and Dublin in the Leinster Championship. Dublin need to win against Westmeath. TJ Reid returns for Kilkenny in rout of Westmeath. Billy Drennan in a moon boot. (01:21:40) - Galway recover from conceding early goals to defeat Wexford. Models need Reck and Chin. Evan Niland shooting the lights out. Kilkenny v Galway feels huge this weekend. Pushing back the Skehill draft and Fr Ted for later this week...

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including who will win hurler of the year? And young hurler of the year? The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

Ahead of the opening weekend of the Munster and Leinster Championships - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Murph returns from holiday with his lawnmower still intact. Will's imposter in Westport. Skehill bottles going to Aintree. (12:43) - Come take us on in Fantasy Hurling, only two competitive games this weekend? (18:53) - The lads aren't having the Leinster Championship being written off as a second-rate competition. Are Kilkenny a soft touch? Picking the qualifiers from Leinster. (30:50) - Wexford's long wait for a win against Galway will continue...Can Antrim make the most of home advantage against Dublin? (42:02) - How do Kilkenny use their opener against Westmeath? Will TJ play? (46:27) - Who will make it out of Munster? Limerick could beat Waterford by double-digits. (51:12) - Hegarty doesn't mind Limerick being disliked by other counties. Kiely's dominance over Waterford in Championship. Waterford will struggle to qualify. (01:02:55) - Previewing the game of the weekend between Clare and Tipperary. Offaly top the McDonagh Cup standings after two rounds.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including are Clare and Galway coming in under the radar? Which of the two lads has never seen Father Ted and which one used a brand new hurley in an All-Ireland final? The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Limerick crowned League champions after a comprehensive win against Kilkenny - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Limerick crush Kilkenny in the League Final. Will and Paul get a shout-out on TG4's coverage (but Skehill doesn't) (16:37) - Barry Nash as comfortable in front of the opposition goal as when defending his own. Kiely wants Limerick to chase goals this summer. (28:49) - Short creation is as important as counting the wides. Kilkenny played two many low-percentage passes to their forwards. Limerick don't need to introduce many new players. (46:03) - Aaron Niland again shows his eye for goal. Racist comment made to Lee Chin at charity game. What's the right punishment? (01:04:22) - Wins for Offaly, Carlow and Kerry on the opening day of the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including whether illegal hand passes are becoming a big issue again ahead of the Championship, was hurling really better in the old days? And they attempt to pick a best XV of Sunday Game pundits. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Offaly crowned Division Two A champions and an intriguing Division One decider between Limerick and Kilkenny ahead - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Pairc Ui Chaoimh the right venue for the Division One League final? A chance for Kilkenny to land a psychological blow against Limerick? (14:32) - Limerick can still go up another level. Quaid it the glue that holds it together. Unbeaten Championship run under John Kiely. Kilkenny are still building. (29:10) - Picking the best of the rest to beat Limerick (including a non-current inter-county hurler!). How many Limerick players could be left out of the best XV in the country? (54:47) - Offaly returning to Division One, fixture schedule pile-up. Still an excellent campaign for Kildare.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including the feedback to James' comments about Davy Fitzgerald last week and why Kilkenny made sure Tommy Walsh came out to celebrate their 2014 All-Ireland success. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Limerick and Kilkenny through to the Division One League final, James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. On this week's show: (00:00) – The Hurling Pod has a new sponsor after a record-breaking episode last week. (06:39) – Limerick's strong second-half performances against Tipperary are becoming a trend. (16:47) - Can Tipperary's first-half work rate be sustained over 70 minutes? (29:46) - Tipperary's changing panel v Limerick's consistent group since 2018. (36:25) - Will TJ Reid resume as Kilkenny's free taker when he returns? (43:43) - Should Will O'Donoghue receive a suspension? Were we wrong to expect more from Cork? (52:31) - Cork going out with a whimper. Red card justified. Kilkenny didn't make use of the extra man. (01:06:41) - Should red cards carry from League to Championship? Westmeath's goals help them stay up at Laois' expense. Offaly and Kildare to meet in the Two A decider. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

With the semi-final line-up complete in the National Hurling League - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Minimal TV coverage for the last round of the Hurling League. (08:25) – Why oh why is Dessie Hutchinson still playing so deep for Waterford?! (17:12) - 'We've seen this time and time again" with Davy Fitzgerald. (28:07) - Home advantage should have to be earned in the semi-finals. Kilkenny's forward options. (49:00) - Can Tipperary beat Limerick this Saturday night? Laois and Westmeath fighting to stay up. (57:38) Wexford's walking wounded, Cork building a panel, Limerick going out to win the League. (1:05:00) David Burke's injury a big blow to Galway. Kildare on the cusp of promotion. Your questions. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including who Skehill most hated conceding a goal against and Murph tells us about a chance encounter with Conor Moore. A new episode of The Hurling Pod drops every Monday evening, subscribe in The Hurling Pod or OTB GAA feeds.

After the penultimate round of games in the National League - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Tipperary beat Waterford in a game full of needle. Are Waterford getting the most from Bennett and Hutchinson with their system? (21:36) – Waterford picking up red cards, teams still training hard during the League. Did Dublin look leggy against Kilkenny? (36:34) - Antrim beat Laois to preserve their Division One status. Jake Morris the new Lar? Potentially exciting semi-final line-up. (48:52) - Wexford pick up more injuries but showed a reaction in their loss to Cork. Rebels top Division One A. (01:00:09) - Tony Kelly scoreless as Clare led early lead slip against Galway. Limerick welcome back big guns in 12 point win at Westmeath. Kildare and Offaly showdown on Division Two A's final day for a place in the decider. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

It's another midweek bonus episode, available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including how Limerick don't give up goal chances, Tipperary's chance in Munster and Skehill on devouring 40z steaks. A new episode of The Hurling Pod drops every Monday evening, subscribe in The Hurling Pod or OTB GAA feeds.

The Hurling Pod is welcoming the return of the League after another break - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Some jealousy of the Football League, teams going on warm-weather training camps (and some on colder ones). (18:58) – Should goals now be worth four points? Super 11s memories, love for the shot-clock. (29:04) - Kyle Hayes' ban. Is there creeping resentment of Limerick? Skehill managed to dodge a week of Love Island! Celebrity boxing. (37:45) - A feast of hurling matches on TV this weekend. We'll learn a lot about Waterford after Saturday's clash with Tipperary. When predictions go wrong... (48:46) - Wounded Wexford prepare to take on Cork. (55:30) - Important meeting of Clare and Galway, Westmeath need another fighting performance against Limerick, Kilkenny to bully Dublin again? Relegation four-pointer between Antrim and Laois. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back for a bonus episode with Will O'Callaghan. The lads answer your questions on an extended Matters Arising.

The Hurling Pod breaks down the third weekend of the League - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Only one televised match!? Love Island ruining Skehill's viewing. 'I was right' about gaelic football. (11:36) – Limerick's first League win at Galway since 2018. (28:17) - Clare go goal crazy in hammering Wexford. Have some Wexford players lost their chance for the year? (48:00) - Cork go 3 from 3 but Westmeath battle to the end. Tipperary beat Dublin on their return to Croke Park. (1:01:00) - Bryan O'Mara's best position and Murph breaks down being a modern full back line defender. Waterford 'average' in their win against Antrim while Kilkenny see off Laois. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod is addressing your questions in our new segment, 'Matters Arising' - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Galway's minors get the green light to join the Leinster Championship. (09:55) – Will we ever move away from the provincial championships? (23:48) - Who will win Galway this year? Does the current League structure work for the counties in the middle? (37:53) -How do Ulster counties close the gap? (43:25) - Most underrated managers, and underrated hurler suggestions. (50:53) - Will Croke Park suit Dublin this Saturday? Tipperary's injuries and Bubbles' retirement. (1:02:00) - Kerry's barrier to Munster SHC is removed at Congress, weekend preview. (01:18:30) - Week one of 'What Grinds Skehill's Gears'. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod deep dives into weekend two of the National Hurling League! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick's young guns impress in their 'six-point hammering' of Clare (15:20) – Clare looked flat at the Gaelic Grounds, Cork bang in the goals in defeating Galway. (24:49) - Cork back up their performance against Limerick. Galway putting in heavy training? (34:00) - Standard of what we've seen in the League so far. (43:10) - Kilkenny gave the inch to Tipp in Nowlan Park rout. Skehill's goalkeeping masterclass. Midas touch from Liam Cahill? (01:04:00) - Davy's man behind the wire and goalkeeper instructions. (01:19:00) - Wexford's win at Westmeath, fight for Lake County to stay up, Dublin remain unbeaten. (01:30:00) - Power rankings after two rounds and underrated players. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod has returned for season 2! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – We're back a bit later than planned, Murph's kicking football again this year while Skehill is part of the Galway minor management. (06:16) – Cork overcome Limerick after a strong second-half showing at PUC. Limerick feeling their way into the year again. Cork's improved work-rate. (21:01) - Cork's mentality, Walsh Cup success for Galway as Wexford's wayward shooting haunts them. (39:31) - How important would win against Limerick be for Clare? Skehill's very early power rankings. (46:01) - Have Waterford addressed what went wrong last summer? Draw at Fraher Field. (01:02:42) - What is the league worth to teams now. (01:11:00) - Tipperary's changes under Cahill ahead of going to Kilkenny. (01:22:05) - Smart sliothars and players to watch. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Brian Cody calls time on a glittering 24 years in charge of Kilkenny. Who should replace him? Cody's distant relationship with players. (35:33) – Padraic Maher joins the Tipp management set-up, just months after his retirement. (42:19) - Yout questions from last week. Most valuable Limerick player. Will Galway target the League next year. Could Shefflin go straight to Kilkenny. Are Limerick coming back to the pack? (50:58) - The end of season awards, best 15, young hurler, villain, unsung hero and points and goals of the year. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Kilkenny go out on their shield but Limerick are All-Ireland champions for the fourth time in five seasons. (10:37) – How many more crowns can this Limerick team win? Hegarty is the biggest big match player around. (22:17) – Were Kilkenny too slow to make changes in their half-back line? Limerick's puck out strategy paying off. Declan Hannon's leadership. (36:01) - Hannon making Cian Lynch part of the Liam McCarthy presentation. Were Kilkenny hard done by on frees? Skehill is not happy with the umpires. (44:38) - Richie Hogan's Croke Park swansong? TJ Reid's excellent performance in (54:00) - Best All-Ireland final since 2014? Hurler of the year contenders. (01:06.08) - Liam Cahill set to succeed Colm Bonnar in Tipperary. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Paul Murphy adds an All-Ireland Junior Football medal to his collection, where can Kilkenny football go from here? (12:15) – James and Paul on what All-Ireland final week is like for players. Experience of finals a benefit for Limerick? Unlikely heroes in deciders. (23:37) – Will Limerick start Cian Lynch? Who will Kilkenny deploy Mikey Butler on? (31:00) - Kilkenny to stick the same 15 as the semi-final win? Using TJ Reid as bait...The most effective way to use Adrian Mullen and Eoin Cody. (45:00) - Are Limerick set to put in another superb final performance or can Kilkenny disrupt their flow? (50:02) - James Skehill's pre game player rankings. Diarmuid O'Sullivan praise for Murphy but none for Skehill...Kilkenny's bench options. Will Richie Hogan see game time? Murphy doesn't hold back on his prediction. (1:06:50) - Dream teams of players within 30 miles of your club. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Galway's shooting comes back to haunt them but Shefflin's side push Limerick all the way. David Reidy's impact for Limerick. Hayes or Lynch at 11 for All-Ireland Final? (23:53) – Mikey Butler's man-marking job on Tony Kelly, Clare's long ball approach not working, Adrian Mullen stars for the Cats. (42:31) – Would this be Brian Cody's best achievement as manager if they lift the Liam McCarthy this season? (49:04) - Tipperary strike late to win thrilling All-Ireland Minor Hurling final. Were Offaly hard done by? (56:14) - An apology to Paul Murphy, Skehill's fall in Limerick and his Fantasy Hurling prowess. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Four best teams in the country set to clash this weekend at Croke Park. Clare to get their first Championship win against Cody? Kilkenny's superb semi-final record. (18:56) – Will McInerney be back for Galway? What Galway need to do against Limerick. Does Cian Lynch come straight into the Treaty side? (43:02) – Skehill winning matches in Limerick. Eoghan O'Donnell sticking with Dublin footballers? Limerick v Galway predictions. (53:40) - Looking ahead to Clare v Kilkenny. Do Kilkenny know their best team? Clare's selection decisions in full-back line. (1:11:26) - Picking our Hurling 5-a-side teams... Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – The Hurling Pod is heading to Limerick for a live show next week, change to CCCC procedures, black card gone missing? (19:36) – Clare rally late to defeat impressive Wexford. (52:15) – Banner boss Brian Lohan on their performance. (55:55) - Cork's poor shooting costs them as Galway advance to face Limerick. (1:21:20) - All-Ireland Minor Hurling semis, best young hurler of the senior championship to date. (1:24:00) -Damian Casey RIP. (1:28:00) - Tommy Walsh on Saturday's quarter-finals. (1:36:01) - Tipp win a classic against Galway to set up an All-Ireland Minor final against Offaly. Tony Forristal memories. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Murph could be playing football in Croke Park ahead of an All-Ireland semi-final, the fall-out from the retrospective bans handed out last weekend. (27:19) – Cork and Wexford advance to All-Ireland Quarter-Finals, are Antrim and Kerry getting fair promotion? GAAGO coverage. (40:56) – Skehill addresses criticism of Galway's performance against Kilkenny, Cork's improvements, Horgan on the bench again? (1:06:20) - Clare versus Wexford preview, Clare hangover from Munster final? (1:21:20) - All-Ireland Minor Hurling semis, best young hurler of the senior championship to date. (1:35:10) - Interview with Westmeath's Derek McNicholas, the longest-serving current player in the senior championship. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick land their 4th successive Munster title, overcoming Clare in a thriller after extra time. (32:58) – Reaction from Clare boss Brian Lohan and Limerick manager John Kiely. Will Cian Lynch be fit for the semi-finals? (42:11) – TJ Reid's frees helped Kilkenny defeat Galway and land a 74th Leinster title and 18th of the Cody era. (1:03:00) - Yes we're talking about another handshake between Cody and Shefflin. (1:15:33) - Antrim overcome dogged Kerry in the Joe McDonagh Cup final, low attendance at Croke Park on Saturday, McDonagh Cup coverage, Cahill staying at Waterford. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – When Taylor Swift sent Kilkenny and Galway to Thurles, players getting their summer back, Shefflin doing a ROG? (20:11) – Limerick v Clare go head to head in the sold-out Munster Hurling final. (45:45) – Shefflin v Cody II as Kilkenny go for three-in-a-row Leinsters against Galway. (1:05:02) - Talk to the audience, your comments, and questions answered from last week's pod. (1:13:05) - Skehill on mean tweets, GAA Catfishing and the lads tip Antrim to beat Kerry. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Wexford win at Kilkenny to secure place in All-Ireland Series. (25:02) – All-Ireland under-20 success for a Kilkenny side playing a different style to their seniors. Skehill's top 5 form forwards. (37:36) – Galway see off Dublin. End of the road for Mattie Kenny? Eddie Brennan an ideal fit for Dublin? (51:42) - Sunday Game again debates the split season mid season. Should Kerry have to win a playoff? (1:00:04) - Westmeath are staying up. Clarification on Hegarty v Fitzgerald incident discussion. (1:15:17) - Wheels off for Waterford as the Clare machine motors on. Will Cahill stay in Waterford? (1:34:04) - Cork hammer Tipperary to qualify. Miserable day for Tipp at Semple as they are outnumbered by Cork fans at home. (1:45:11) - Festival atmosphere at the Leinster Minor Hurling final. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Munster and Leinster SHCs go down to the last day. Cork deliver under pressure. (30:11) – Contentious red cards. (1:03:46) – Clare and Limerick draw and set to meet again in Munster final. Should penalties be used at minor? (1:44:00) – Westmeath draw with Wexford, Leinster SHC final day preview. (2:04:54) - Was Joe Canning resented by his teammates in Galway? Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Is Paul Murphy about to move to The Football Pod? (08:48) – Limerick's late flurry sees them defeat Tipperary. (24:20) – Should Gillane have seen red? Is he the form hurler in the country? How to mark him... (51:43) – Can Clare topple Limerick this weekend? Cork v Waterford. (01:00:39) – Hogie's record moment was missed... (01:16:00) – Leinster Championship preview. (01:22:30) – Leinster and Offaly into rare Leinster Minor Hurling final... Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

On Episode 11 of The Hurling Pod, former Galway keeper James Skehill and ex Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the handshake felt across the GAA world between Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin after the Tribesmen's win in Salthill. They also looked at how Clare impressed in backing up their win against Tipperary with another Thurles triumph, this time against League finalists Cork. There's a preview of this Sunday's meeting of Tipperary and Limerick and the lads answer your questions arising from the weekend.

Paul Murphy makes his return from his honeymoon to join James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan in reviewing the second weekend of the Leinster and Munster Hurling Championships. Limerick survived a succession of injuries to beat Waterford in a cracker, Clare blew Munster wide open with a stunning performance to overcome Tipperary. Dublin took a big step toward the Leinster decider with a one-point win at Dublin while Galway and Kilkenny eased to victories against Westmeath and Laois and respectively. And we take your questions.

With Paul Murphy away on honeymoon, James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan look back on the opening weekend in the Leinster and Munster Senior Championships on The Hurling Pod. We got a glimpse of the real Limerick in their victory at Cork, while League champions Waterford ground out a win against Tipperary. Did Galway throw away a winning position at Wexford? The lads also answer your questions and preview this weekend's games.

With the dust now settled after the League, we look ahead to the first weekend of the Championship on The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to give their predictions on the three teams who will qualify from Munster and Leinster and considered how far reigning champions Limerick are ahead of the pack. The lads also discussed the recent fall-out around the under-14 development panel in Offaly and the potential impact of forcing talented children to specialise early in their sporting careers. Timestamps: 0:00 - 11:42 - Welcome back Munster and Leinster round-robin. 11:42 - 25:46 - Who will qualify from Leinster? Has Shefflin improved Galway? 25:46 - 43:29 - Wexford or Dublin to qualify? Where are Kilkenny at? Laois and Westmeath battling against the drop. 43:29 - 1:05:08 - Limerick still favourites, Cork and Waterford to join them in qualifying? 1:05:08 - 1:14:01 - Can Tipperary or Clare reach the Munster final? 1:14:01 - end - Player development panel controversy and charters for 14 year-olds. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Waterford have underlined their Championship potential by landing their fourth Allianz National Hurling title with a nine-point win against Cork at Semple Stadium while Westmeath put five goals past Down in securing a straight return to the top-flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 19:55 - Stephen Bennett runs riot in the Deise's victory against Cork. 19:55 - 29:48 - Waterford selection options and are they Limerick's closest challengers? 29:48 - 44:30 - What Cork need to improve ahead of the Championship. 44:30 - 1:00:05 - Davy Glennon's hat trick helps Westmeath overcome Down in the Division Two Final. 1:00:05 - 1:12:03 - Outfielders becoming goalkeepers late in their inter-county career. 1:12:03 - end - Players locking their managers out following big defeats and your questions. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on the Thurles' deciders and to answer your questions from last week's pod. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

With Waterford and Cork through to the Allianz National Hurling League Final, former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on their semi-final wins last weekend. The lads also updated their Power Rankings with the start of the Championship looming and discussed Antrim staying in the top flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 32:21 - Waterford blitz Wexford with a dominant semi-final victory. 32:21 - 36:31 - Free takers. 36:31 - 43:54 - Aussie Gleeson's moment of madness. 43:54 - 53:17 - Power rankings update and short Championship prep window. 53:17 - 1:14:52 - Questions marks about Cork ahead of League final? 1:14:52 - end - Westmeath and Down slug it out to replace Offaly in Division One. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League, this weekend's semi-finals and James becoming part of ITV Racing's Cheltenham coverage after Flooring Porter's win in the Stayers'. They also chat about James taking some blowback from his top five most valuable hurlers and Paul selects his rising star of the year to date. Timestamps 0:00 - 6:27 - Skehill cheering on Flooring Porter at Cheltenham 6:27 - 14:52 - Is the Hurling League a farce? 14:52 - 33:16 - Kilkenny overcome Waterford to top 1B, Leinster tough to call? 33:16 - 46:56 - Rory O'Connor on fire, Waterford v Wexford preview. 46:56 - 58:36 - Cork preparing to take on Kilkenny. 58:36 - 1:05:08 - Stars of the league. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the possibility of a strike over player expenses this weekend and previewed the final round of fixtures in the regular section in Division One. They also chat about retirement u-turns on the back of Tom Brady's NFL return, pick their top five hurlers in the game right now and answer your questions and comments. Timestamps 0:00 - 30:50 - Player expenses, the possibility of a strike this weekend, capping training sessions? 30:50 - 49:45 - Preview of Sunday's Division One League matches 49:45 - 1:05:29 - Tom Brady's retirement u-turn, did the lads ever consider going back? 1:05:29 - 1:14:05 - The introduction of the smart sliothar, dirty tactics with a bag of balls, yellow ball needed? 1:14:05 - 1:29:21 - Paul and James pick their top five most valuable hurlers right now. 1:29:21 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork and Wexford qualified for the Division One League semi-finals, Kilkenny eased to victory at Dublin, Laois overcame Antrim to stay up, and Waterford enjoyed a big win over Tipperary. The lads also answered your questions and comments from the first two episodes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 15:00: Limerick still awaiting their first win. 15:00 - 33:31 : Winding up opponents and Kilkenny's stroll at Parnell Park. 33:31 - 43:03: Waterford impresses at Walsh Park. 43:03 - 59:33: Cha Dwyer wonder point secures Laois' Division One status, Division Two promotion picture. 59:33 - 1:21:00 : Cork and Wexford through to the last-four. 1:21:00 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork inflicted a third defeat on Limerick, Wexford won in Galway and Waterford and Dublin remained unbeaten in One B. The lads also updated their power rankings and discussed how referees enforced the ball being thrown in hand passes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:05: James meets a friend of the pod from Wexford. 4:05 - 16:27: Clamping down on handpasses and referee decisions. 16:27 - 49:29: Cork beat Limerick, Wexford makes it three wins from three, Tony Kelly back for Clare. 49:29 - 1:19:26: Division One B: Waterford and Dublin still unbeaten. 1:19:26 - end: Power Rankings update. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. After a delayed start to the pod, we have a midweek special with Paul and James joining Will O'Callaghan to review the opening two rounds of the National Hurling League. The lads also look back on dramatic finishes in the Fitzgibbon and All-Ireland Club finals and make a major update to Will's Power Rankings. Timestamps: 0:00 - 14'21": Welcome to the first episode of The Hurling Pod, assessing Henry's start in Galway. 14'21" - 29'00": Limerick's losing start. Cause for concern? 29'00" - 34'30": Will John Kiely's side be reffed differently following Hegarty's red card? 34'32" - 43'30": Wexford under Egan so far. Can they take down Galway? 43'30" - 1:00'00": Power Rankings update. 1:00'00" - 1:07'09": Tipperary lose Paudie Maher. 1:07'09" - End - Fitzgibbon Cup, Cian Lynch red card, All-Ireland Club final. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.