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The Hurling Pod

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118 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the exhilarating world of hurling with "The Hurling Pod," where hosts Will O'Callaghan, James Skehill, and Paul Murphy bring you unparalleled insights and lively discussions every Tuesday. This dynamic trio combines their expertise and passion for the sport to dissect the latest match results, player performances, and tactical nuances. What sets "The Hurling Pod" apart is its engaging storytelling and the wealth of experience from its hosts, both of whom are All-Ireland champions. Past episodes have featured riveting conversations with hurling legends and analysts, exploring pivotal moments in the game, the evolution of player strategies, and the emotional highs and lows of championship seasons. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to hurling, this podcast serves up a perfect blend of expert commentary, personal anecdotes, and in-depth analysis that captures the spirit of this ancient sport. Tune in for an immersive experience that celebrates all things hurling!

#1

THE HURLING POD: 'Cork more likely to win the All-Ireland than Munster' | Tipp's young talent | 'Galway need a Leinster!'

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring more chatter on. strange meat matter, a preview of this weekend's provincial finals and Tipperary's latest All-Ireland success at Nowlan Park. Timestamps:0:00 - 12:30 - Your questions about unusual meat 12:30 - 29:40 - Davy's ban, would Skehill go on Fittest Family?, CCCC hand out retrospective bans. 29:40 - 43:40 - Eating grizzly bears, why Ireland has no tanks, other listener questions 43:40 - 54:24 - 'No question that Tipperary are the best under-20 team in the country'. Forward talent ready to flourish at senior level. 54:24 - 1:17:00 - Look ahead to Limerick this Saturday, New-look Limerick, Cork's injuries. 1:17:00 - 1:23:00 - Can Kildare make it back to back promotions? Cha Dwyer leaves Laois panel. 1:23:00 - end: 'Galway need to a Leinster!', Kilkenny's 6-in-a-row bid but bigger ambitions, who tracks Cathal Mannion? New York now an issue? Can more players extend their career by going in. goal?

2025-06-02•1hr 53mins
#2

THE HURLING POD: 'Cork are still capable of beating anyone' | 'How was no-one sent off at Parnell Park?' | Davy hits back at Sambo as Antrim go down

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships. Cork bounced back from their Limerick loss to defeat Waterford and reach a first Munster final since 2018, while the Deise's miserable round-robin record continued. Galway's first away Championship victory at Dublin saw them set up. a Leinster decider with Kilkenny, but how confident is Skehill about them beating the Cats?Antrim dropped to the McDonagh Cup, they'll be replaced by either Laois or Kildare in next year's Leinster Championship.

2025-05-26•1hr 23mins
#3

THE HURLING POD: Willie Maher on his passion for growing hurling | Make Leinster Hurling Great Again | McDonagh Cup is 'off broadway'

On a members pod that we're making available for all Hurling Pod listeners this week, the GAA's Head of Hurling Willie Maher joined the lads for a chat about why he's passionate about trying to grow the game across the country. They discussed why 20,000 free tickets have been made available for under-14s for the Leinster and McDonagh Cup finals, 45 new clubs being set up, pushing for more coverage for lower-tier competitions and what he hopes to achieve as Head of Hurling.

2025-05-26•1hr 15mins
#4

THE HURLING POD: Limerick lay down a marker | Tipp's new blood | 'Davy needs to take a look at himself'

The lads are re-united this week with All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joining the returning Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championshps. Limerick put in an awesome display to hammer Cork, while Tipperary won a Munster Championship home game for the first time since 2019 to secure qualification. Kilkenny are back into another Leinster final, Galway and Dublin are preparing for a de facto semi-final, and the lads give their take on Davy Fitzgerald's comments about referees ahead of their must-win. encounter with Offaly.

2025-05-19•1hr 34mins
#5

THE HURLING POD: Tipp's goal glut leaves Clare on the brink | Classy Cathal Mannion

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back together to pick apart the weekend's action in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. Tipp's first provincial championship win in 748 days has left All-Ireland champions Clare facing an early exit, while Dublin and Kilkenny maintained their 100 per cent starts in Leinster.

2025-05-11•1hr 11mins
#6

THE HURLING POD: ‘It was like Limerick at their pomp’ | Clare and Tipp is a ‘showdown’

The episode where Paul Murphy and James Skehill were left in charge of The Hurling Pod...The lads discuss Limerick's excellent performance in their win at Waterford, whether 90s hurling really was better, and look ahead to this weekend's games - including the do-or-die clash between Clare and Tipperary!

2025-05-05•1hr 30mins
#7

THE HURLING POD LIVE EDITION: Waterford down the Banner | Cork cruise past 14 man Tipp

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Calaghan to take listeners' and viewers' questions after the second weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships.

2025-04-28•2hr 4mins
#8

THE HURLING POD: Championship opens with a pair of classics | Tipp aren't back? | Galway's worries

All-Ireland winners James Sklehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review a cracking opening weekend of Championship action. All-Ireland champions Clare battled back to earn a draw against League winners Cork. Tipperary bounced back from their League final loss to hold reigning Munster kingpins Limerick at Semple Stadium. Skehill is worried about Galway's lack of style of play and their Leinster chances after a hammering by Kilkenny, Lee Chin starred as Wexford accounted for Antrim, and Dublin had a strong finish to beat Offaly at Parnell Park.

2025-04-21•1hr 37mins

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#9

THE HURLING POD: O’Donnell’s return | ‘Everything points to Cork winning the All-Ireland’ | ‘Limerick are still number one’

With the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships underway this weekend, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O’Callaghan to look ahead to the start of the Championship. They also discussed Shane O’Donnell potentially playing some part in Clare’s title defense, why Skehill snubbed the last round of The Masters, and predictions for all five of this weekend’s games. Timestamps:0’00” - ‘F*ck golf’ - Will and Paul were captivated by Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam, but Skehill couldn’t care less. 14’13” - ‘We spent 14 minutes on Rory, let’s talk some hurling now’. Shane O’Donnell hopes to be back in action in four weeks. 27’40” - Nine months on from the All-Ireland final, Clare and Cork clash again, can Clare continue their strong record against the new League champions?53’48” - ‘John Kiely has lost nine Championship games, I’ve been on the pitch for two of them!’ - Tipperary v Limerick preview 1’01’00” - Have Leinster group games between Kilkenny and Galway been a bit tame?1’26’20” - Dublin and Wexford have to open with wins on Saturday if they’re to progress in the Leinster Championship

2025-04-15•1hr 48mins
#10

THE HURLING POD: Cork crush Tipp in League Final | 'Tipp aren't getting out of Munster' | Waterford crowned 1B champions

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy think you can't play down the hype around Cork after the Rebels eased to a 10-point win against Tipperary to be crowned National League champions for the first time since 1998. How much have Tipperary improved during the league this season? And will it be enough to get out of Munster this summer?They also reflect on Waterford's win against Offaly in the One B final and discuss if Offaly would have benefitted from another season in the second-flight?

2025-04-06•1hr 24mins
#11

UNLOCKED MEMBERS HURLING POD: 'I'm a better coach than I was a player' | Watching your matches back

James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for this week's Hurling Pod for Off The Ball members. They discuss whether they ever watch back games from their inter-county careers, the holistic nature of coaching, and even sneak in some podcast and TV recommendations. Following a request from some of our members, we've made this podcast available for free.

2025-04-04•54mins
#12

THE HURLING POD: Cork and Tipp clash in League Final | Put some respect on the lower league finals | No apologies

As the philosopher Kurt Cobain once wrote, 'no apologies'. All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for this week's edition of The Hurling Pod. The lads look ahead to the sold-out Division One B and One A finals this Sunday, discuss the fall-out from the venue controversies for the lower division deciders, and discuss the rest of the news from the past week...On the podcast:0'00" - We're sorry for saying sorry too much. 'Hurling is hot' at the moment but should the 1A and 1B finals have been stand-alone fixtures?. 'What happens in football, I couldn't care less!'. 16'45" - There should be footage of Division One A games on League Sunday, even if they're dead rubbers. 27'19" - Managers very unhappy about the venues for last weekend's lower division hurling finals. No 65m lines in Iniskeen!? Put some respect on lower-league hurling. The task is facing Willie Maher, and why will we be having a podcast with him soon? 47'20" - James Mahon's red card upheld on appeal, Shane O'Donnell reports, Brian Hayes' injury not as bad as first feared. 1'07'20" - Preview of the Division One A and One B finals. Are Limerick fans right to have slight worries?

2025-03-31•1hr 37mins
#13

THE HURLING POD: 'Cork are now the All-Ireland favourites' | 'I'm not beating the Galway are sh*te drum'

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League. Cork impressed again in setting up a first League final against their rivals Tipperary since 1960, but so many questions remain around Galway ahead of the Championship. The lads also looked at the red card shown to Offaly's James Mahon, and discussed whether Limerick have some issues to address coming out of the League.

2025-03-23•1hr 18mins
#14

THE HURLING POD: Kilkenny beat Limerick to send Tipp into League Final | Clare and Wexford go down

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review Kilkenny's victory over Limerick in the National Hurling League.Tipperary are into the One A final, but will it be Cork or Galway joining them?Has Huw Lawlor become Kilkenny's most important player?And is there any chance that Waterford could slip up on the last day in Division One B?

2025-03-17•59mins
#15

THE HURLING POD LIVE!: Cork crush Clare | Cards! | Limerick's Bull runs wild | Offaly promoted

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod on YouTube to take listeners and viewers' questions after a controversy-filled weekend in the National Hurling League. Tipperary consolidated top spot in One A with an impressive win at Kilkenny in a red-card-dominated second half. And Cork hit All-Ireland champions Clare for six goals, edging Brian Lohan's team closer to relegation. They also discuss Limerick's comfortable win against Galway, Offaly getting promoted, and the dramatic fall of Westmeath.

2025-03-09•1hr 46mins
#16

THE HURLING POD: Clare stay alive with Limerick win | Healy the hero for Cork | Deise edge Dubs

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back to review a dramatic weekend in the National Hurling League. On a week where Clare lost their Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell for the season, the Banner rallied to beat their rivals Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Diarmuid Healy seized his chance for Cork in their victory over Kilkenny on Leeside, while Galway made it three wins in-a-row by overcoming Wexford. Offaly remain top of the pile in Division One B, Antrim's late equalising goal was a blow for Carlow, while Waterford finished strongly to beat Dublin at Walsh Park. On, and the lads learned the origin of the Paddy Losty meme, and its connection to Galway hurling...

2025-03-02•1hr 18mins
#17

THE HURLING POD: Tipp are really back | 'I had more pints than Clare scored points' | Ravenhill's late late winner

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back, joining Will O'Callaghan to discuss a weekend where Tipperary avenged their recent defeats to Cork at Semple Stadium. Wexford pushed Clare closer to the relegation trap door in Division 1A, while Davy Fitzgerald questioned his Antrim players following another loss. While Dan Ravenhill scored a remarkable late free, securing a dramatic win for Offaly over Dublin at Croke Park.

2025-02-23•1hr 20mins
#18

THE HURLING POD: Tony Óg Regan on setbacks, anxiety and unlocking potential | UL flawless in Fitz

On this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan were joined by former Galway defender and now performance coach Tony Óg Regan.Tony opened up on the pain of being dropped from the panel twice, his anxiety around big games as a player, and working with top teams like Limerick and Ballygunner in recent seasons.The lads also chat about Laois's vital win at Westmemath in Division One B, UL continuing their recent dominance of the Fitzgibbon Cup, and your feedback from last week...

2025-02-17•1hr 54mins
#19

THE HURLING POD: '75 percent chance Clare go down' | Limerick's new blood | Offaly put awful Antrim to the sword

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the third weekend of the National Hurling League, which featured another second-half blitz in a Limerick win over Tipperary and a stunning Sean Kenneally goal.Galway seem to be finding their groove after a win against the holders Clare, Wexford were left bemoaning their first-half display against Kilkenny, and Offaly impressed in a hammering of Antrim in One B.

2025-02-09•1hr 36mins
#20

THE HURLING POD: Cork's late late leveller on Leeside | Carlow down the Deise

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on an action-packed second weekend of the National Hurling League. Carlow made history by registering a first competitive win over Waterford, blowing the Division One B promotion race wide open. Galway bounced back from their Tipperary thrashing to beat Kilkenny on the road.Tipp sit top of the top-flight after a win against Wexford, and we had a cracker between Cork and Limerick on Leeside.

2025-02-03•1hr 18mins
#21

THE HURLING POD: 'Why wouldn't you want Cork v Limerick on TV!?' | Tipp thrash Tribesmen | Lights out at Casa Skehill

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review an opening weekend of the National Hurling League where Kilkenny struck late to beat holders Clare, Tipperary handed a beating to Galway and Cork eased past Wexford.They also chat about the saga around Cork and Limerick initially not being broadcast, and whether hurling is losing out to football's brave new world.The power returns for Skehill, then goes and returns again...as he battles the fall-out from last weekend's storm.

2025-01-29•1hr 18mins
#22

THE HURLING POD RETURNS: No Quaid, no Limerick All-Ireland | Fantastic Na Fianna | Skehill gets a gun

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Muphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the fourth series of The Hurling Pod.The lads bring you up to date on their off-seasons, why Will's crumbling WiFi and Skehill buying a gun in Mayo delayed the pod at the weekend.They also touch on Na Fianna's win in the All-Ireland Club final, Waterford's lengthy injury concerns, Galway's new-look panel, and look ahead to the first week of the League.

2025-01-22•1hr 18mins
#23

THE HURLING POD: No All-Star for Tony Kelly? | 'I'm anticipating flack for this!'

On the last regular pod of the season, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to select their team of the year and moments of the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. We also learned which events the lads reckon they'd excel in at the Olympics and Skehill's unorthodox biscuit eating techniques...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-08-07•1hr 16mins

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#24

THE HURLING POD LIVE: Tony Kelly's magic helps Clare edge Cork in classic All-Ireland final

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to take questions from listeners and to discuss Clare's one-point win against Cork to seal their fifth All-Ireland title in an epic of epic finals at Croke Park.They looked at some of the controversial decisions within the match, chatted about who the leading contenders are next season and the dark arts of being a corner-back.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-07-22•1hr 33mins
#25

ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW PART TWO: Nash and Podge chat 2013 | Q&A | Chicken fillet rolls

In part two of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined by two-time All-Star goalkeeper with Cork, Anthony Nash and 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins. Limerick's Seamus Flanagan and Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also took questions from the audience ahead of the All-Ireland final. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-07-20•1hr 8mins
#26

ALL-IRELAND PREVIEW PART ONE: Seamus Flanagan and Tommy Walsh | Skehill on Skype from a wedding | Robbing the Iris rugby team

In the first part of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined their Hurling Pod co-host James Skehill from Galway, as well as Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh and Limerick forward Seamus Flanagan. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland, and part two features Cork's Anthony Nash and Clare's Podge Collins.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-07-20•1hr 4mins
#27

'Your gut is telling you Clare and mine is telling me Cork' | Who'll win the All-Ireland final?

As Cork and Clare prepare to contest this Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, former winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to try and predict where the game will be won and lost. Naturally, the lads can't agree on a winner, where Clare should play Tony Kelly, or who Cork should use to make him...Tickets are still available for Friday's live roadshow at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, see offtheball.com/events for full details. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-07-15•1hr 3mins
#28

THE HURLING POD LIVE: Cork end Limerick's 5 in-a-row bid | Clare see off the Cats

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod to take your questions after this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals. Limerick's bid for five-in-row All-Ireland titles was brought to a halt by a brilliant Cork performance which saw the Rebels set up a repeat of the 2013 decider against Clare. Clare put their losses to Kilkenny in the last two years behind them to score the last six points unanswered to overcome the Leinster kingpins. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-07-07•1hr 15mins
#29

Davy leaves Waterford | 'I hope it's not Galway next' | All-Ireland semis

After Davy Fitzgerald confirmed that he's stepping down as Waterford manager after two years in charge, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on (a slightly delayed) Hurling Pod! The lads also looked at where this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals will be won and lost as Limerick continue their bid for 5-in-a-row by taking on a resurgent Cork, and Clare look to beat Kilkenny in the Championship for the first time since 1997. Keep an eye out on Off The Ball's social media accounts for ticketing details for the live roadshow at The Bord Gais Theatre on Friday, July 19th. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-07-03•1hr 10mins
#30

THE HURLING POD LIVE: Clare and Cork advance to All-Ireland semi-finals | O'Donnell to win HOTY?

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan a review a pair of lacklustre quarter-finals on a live edition. of The Hurling Pod! They faced accusations of not rating Clare, while marvelling at Shane O'Donnell's skills in the Banner's defeat of Wexford. They discuss whether Rory O'Connor's reds were merited and if Cork have lost momentum since the Munster Championship. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-06-23•1hr 18mins
#31

THE HURLING POD LIVE IN LIMERICK: Séan Óg Ó hAilpín talks injury, Shefflin's skill, and his love for Cork

Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill and host Will O'Callaghan at The Hurling Pod's live roadshow in Dolan's in Limerick, where the night supported Focus Ireland. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-06-20•1hr 19mins
#32

THE HURLING POD LIVE IN LIMERICK: Podge Collins, Leo O'Connor and Séan Óg on the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals

Former Clare dual star Podge Collins, All-Ireland under-20 winning manager Leo O'Connor and Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined Skehill, Murph and Will at the Hurling Pod's live show to look ahead to this Saturday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals.The Hurling Pod, live in Dolan's in Limerick, with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-06-20•1hr 12mins
#33

'Clare have a problem down the middle' | Are Cork the real deal? | 'I've seen this movie before'

After Cork manager Pat Ryan described their performance against Offaly as 'sloppy' and Lee Chin struck 11 points for Wexford in their win at Laois, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the preliminary quarter-finals. The lads also looked ahead to the quarter-finals next weekend, where Dublin and Clare look to bounce back from provincial final defeats. The Hurling with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-06-15•1hr 16mins
#34

EOIN CODY: Kilkenny not getting the credit | Mullen's magic | Evergreen TJ Reid

Kilkenny forward Eoin Cody joined Will O'Callaghan on a midweek bonus Hurling Pod to chat about their 16-point win against Dublin in the Leinster final, why he feels the team aren't getting enough credit for winning 5-in-a-row in Leinster, Adrian Mullen's performance, and why TJ Reid is chasing medals rather than records. Bord Gáis Energy has announced new customers can avail of 33% off their residential electricity plans for the next 12 months when you switch before June 30th. Fresh from Provincial Hurling Final success in Leinster, Bord Gáis Energy hurling ambassador Eoin Cody was on hand today to launch the new offer. For more information on how to save big on electricity, you can visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/campaigns-info/electricity-plans. Offer excludes Smart Free Time Sat/Sun plan. Ts&Cs apply. See www.bordgaisenergy.ie for details.

2024-06-12•27mins
#35

Limerick's historic 6-in-a-row in Munster | Kilkenny cruise at Croke Park | Offaly's double

Paul Murphy made his return to join James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan for a live pod to react to the Munster and Leinster Hurling finals. Limerick overcame Clare by six-points to become the first county to win six Munster titles in-a-row, while Kilkenny. eased to victory against Dublin at Croke Park. The lads took live questions from the Hurling Pod community, Skehill revealed why he's not allowed near the best biscuits and they revealed the location of their first roadshow of the summer...They'll be back to look at the McDonagh Cup final in more detail on Tuesday morning's OTB Members Pod. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-06-09•1hr 22mins
#36

Tony Kelly has to start for Clare | Cats to have too much for Dublin | Outstanding Offaly

With Paul Murphy away this week, the lads drafted in 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins, for this week's slightly delayed edition of The Hurling Pod.Having both recovered from illness, James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan chatted to Podge about this weekend's Leinster and Munster Hurling finals where Limerick are chasing six in-a-row and Kilkenny five in-a-row in their provinces.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-06-05•1hr 13mins
#37

THE HURLING POD LIVE: Henry to go after Dublin dump out Galway? | Clare v Limerick III in Munster final | Defiant Cahill

All-Ireland winners Paul Miurphy. and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review the final day of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships and tackle listeners' questions on a live edition on the Off The Ball YouTube page. Skehill discusses if Henry Shefflin should now depart after Galway's early exit from the Championship, the lads look at whether Clare can topple Limerick in the Munster decider, Liam Cahill's defiant comments about his future and if David Burke deserved to see red. The Hurling Pod with. Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-05-26•1hr 41mins
#38

'Davy has embarrassed himself' | Cork trounce Tipp to knock the Premier out | Cody helps Cats edge out Dublin

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the penultimate. weekend of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships.Cork hammered their neighbours Tipperary by 18-points on a day described as a 'dark day for Tipp hurling' by their manager Liam Cahill, as the Premier crashed out of the Championship. Davy Fitzgerald fumed at the decision to award a 65m, which was pointed by Mark Rodgers, in Waterford's loss to Clare in Ennis.Four teams can still qualify in Leinster, but will Dublin feel they left a golden chance to beat Kilkenny behind them at Parnell Park?The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-05-19•1hr 41mins
#39

Cork edge classic against Limerick to stay alive in Munster | Mouse helps Carlow hold the Cats

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review a game for the ages between Cork and Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship with the Rebels keeping their summer alive with a victory against the reigning All-Ireland champions in a thriller on Leeside. The surprises continued in the Leinster Championship, with Carlow earning a draw against their neighbours Kilkenny with a late free from Marty Kavanagh. While Dublin continued their unbeaten start with a comprehensive defeat of Antrim at Parnell Park. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-05-13•1hr 30mins
#40

'The finger can't just be pointed at Henry!' | Thriller between Waterford and Tipp | Redemption for Wexford

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss Wexford's first Championship win against Galway in 28 years and Tipperary's fightback in injury time to rescue a draw at Waterford. Skehill looks at why Galway are still relying on the class of 2017 and the two lads ponder whether Henry Shefflin is making progress. They also discuss the refereeing decisions which have drawn criticism after the Waterford and Tipperary game and another upcoming weekend without hurling on terrestrial TV. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-05-05•1hr 32mins
#41

Antrim stun Wexford with superb win | Cahill laments Tipp display in Limerick loss

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back alongside Will O'Callaghan after a dramatic second weekend in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. The lads discuss Antrim bouncing back from a heavy loss to Kilkenny to earn a win over Wexford, the draw between Galway and Kilkenny in Salthill and Dublin doing enough against Carlow in Leinster. They talk about Clare showing a response in fighting back from seven points down to win at Cork, and Tipperary's disappointing performance at reigning All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-04-28•1hr 21mins
#42

Limerick siege Ennis as Clare collapse | Cork by 12 was it Murphy? | Dublin strike late at Wexford

After the opening weekend of the Championship, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to eat some humble pie after Waterford's win against Cork following their confident predictions of a Rebel victory at Walsh Park.The lads also break down Limerick's comeback victory over League champions Clare, where the drive for five continued with a stunning display in the last 15 minutes. But what went wrong for a Clare team that had led by nine points?Dublin's unbeaten Championship run against Wexford has stretched to six years after two late goals secured a share of the spoils at Wexford Park, while Kilkenny have some ikey injury concerns ahead of their trip to Galway.The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

2024-04-22•1hr 17mins
#43

Clare and Limerick to serve up another classic | Cork could hammer Waterford | Glynn will bring the boom!

Ahead of the first weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Sunday's games, with a focus on the meeting of League champions Clare and All-Ireland kingpins Limerick. Skehill also gives an update on Podge Collins the calf, as Murph and Will get an education in farming while Skehill tries to play down his glee about Johnny Glynn being back for Galway. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-04-15•1hr 6mins
#44

LIVE LEAGUE FINAL REACTION: Clare land the League title! Podge Collins joins the lads from Semple

After Aidan McCarthy’s 2-10 helped Clare to defeat Kilkenny by a couple of points at Semple Stadium to land their first League title since 2016, the Hurling Pod team assembled for an instant reaction live show. Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O’Callaghan were joined by former Banner dual-player Podge Collins from Thurles and took listeners’ questions live from OTB’s social channels. The Hurling Pod is brought to you by Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-04-06•1hr 9mins
#45

Murph's proclamation at the GPO | Clare & Kilkenny clash in League final | TV times

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about Murph's superb performance while reading the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on Easter Sunday, the upcoming meeting of Kilkenny and Clare in Saturday's National Hurling League final.They also discussed the afternoon throw-in times for the All-Ireland quarter-finals and the Joe McDonagh again playing out in the shadows.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-04-01•58mins
#46

Kilkenny dethrone Limerick | Clare cruise past Tipp | Baffling calls and the PUC pigeon

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about both semi-finals, as Kilkenny and Clare booked their place in the National Hurling League final. They discuss how the Cats dethroned reigning champions Limerick, Tipperary's issues with frees and some more talking. points. around the performances of referees. Oh, and times they encountered animals on the pitch. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-03-24•59mins
#47

Tipp won't get out of Munster | Lack of TV time | Scrap league semi-finals?

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of the regular section of the National Hurling League. They also take listener questions, including whether league semi-finals are really necessary, if Cork now look the real deal, and why they think Tipperary won't progress from Munster. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-03-18•1hr 0mins
#48

'Limerick v Tipp was sh*te' | Waterford's woes | Johnny Glynn is back! (Maybe)

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate weekend of the National Hurling League's regular season, they also discussed why there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Wexford, and the return of Johnny Glynn.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-03-10•1hr 30mins
#49

Are we too hard on Cork? | Chin and Coleman injury blows | Toughest away grounds

With another break week in the League, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, to discuss injuries to Lee Chin and Mark Coleman, whether pundits are too harsh on Cork and the 'tough places to go'!. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-03-04•1hr 1mins
#50

What are Waterford's ambitions? | Limerick let loose | Galway flat track bullies?

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring smashed glass, delayed trains, and some chat about the third weekend of the National Hurling League! The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

2024-02-26•1hr 15mins

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