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.