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The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Will O'Callaghan guides the lads through the biggest stories in hurling. New episodes every Tuesday

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

All-Ireland Semis | Who do Limerick play at 6 against Galway? | Will Butler tie down TK again? 03.07.2023

Ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals this weekend, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Limerick against Galway and Clare's clash with Kilkenny. (0:00) - Some unusual feedback was addressed...does Murph look like a young Liam Neeson? Did the lads take the hatchet to Clare last week? Will's Crappy Quiz nightmare. (14:14) - Are Galwa...

'I couldn't wait for this week's pod!' | Galway's grit | Clare's goal rush 26.06.2023

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss whether Skehill still hates Tipp after their third consecutive Championship win against the Premier, as well as Clare's goal rush in their defeat of Dublin in the other quarter-final. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Skehill answers his critics after Galway knock out Tipperary out of the Championship on the same wee...

'Jaysus I hate Tipp!' | Gaelic Grounds for All-Ireland Quarters | How do Limerick replace Hannon? 19.06.2023

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss the impact of Declan Hannon's injury on Limerick, Tipperary's record win against Offaly, and whether the McDonagh Cup finalists should enter the All-Ireland Series? They also preview this weekend's Quarter-Finals at the Gaelic Grounds. On the pod this week: (0:00) - Gaelic Grounds to host the All-Ireland Hurling Qua...

Buckley's late heroics gives the Cats the cream | Limerick's 5th Munster in-a-row | Mikey Butler mentions galore 11.06.2023

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan and the Hurling Pod community live to discuss the fall-out from the Munster and Leinster finals. Cillian Buckley's last-gasp goal handed Kilkenny their 75th Leinster title while Aaron Gillane led the scoring for Limerick as they edged out Clare to make it a historic five Munster crowns on the bounce. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s G...

Calling Clare to beat Limerick again | Debating TJ v Canning | Cork and Clare's day at Thurles 05.06.2023

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan ahead of this Sunday's Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championship finals, they also discuss last Sunday's under-20 and minor All-Ireland deciders and debate whether Joe Canning or TJ Reid were the best player of their era. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Eoghan Gunning stars as Clare overcome Galway in the All-Ireland M...

Wexford's great escape | Limerick join Clare in Munster final | Has Davy earned another year? 28.05.2023

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan live to take your questions and discuss after the final day of the round-robin section in Munster and Leinster. Wexford won a thriller against Kilkenny in secure their Leinster SHC status, did Dublin miss a golden chance to reach the final? It's Limerick against Clare again in the Munster decider, while Tipperary advance to...

Clare into Munster final | Westmeath stun Wexford | McGrath holds his nerve 21.05.2023

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan for another live edition of The Hurling Pod where the lads took your questions following an absorbing weekend where Clare edged out Cork to qualify for the Munster final, Westmeath came back from 17 points down to defeat Wexford and Limerick and Tipperary couldn't be separated. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has t...

Bonus Pod: Skehill's draft finally revealed | Three players Limerick would love to have 17.05.2023

In a bonus pod, exclusive to The Hurling Pod feed, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill address listeners' questions and Skehill finally pulls back the curtain on his inter-county draft... 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 l...

What's wrong with Waterford? | 'Playacting makes me sick' | Limerick will bring a response 15.05.2023

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 kn...

Bonus Pod: Dangerous tackles | Dream teammates | Cork's best forward 10.05.2023

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 stor...

Cork and Tipp draw in Pairc Ui Chaoimh cracker | Dublin down the Models again | TV rights 08.05.2023

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 S...

THP S2 EP13: Brilliant Banner beat Limerick | Waterford up against it | Stalemate at Nowlan Park 30.04.2023

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.

THP S2 EP12: Goals galore for Tipp in Ennis | Limerick survive Deise scare 23.04.2023

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 ra...

Midweek Bonus Pod: Who will be the hurler of the year? | Skehill's Kilkenny bolter... 19.04.2023

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.

THP S2 E11: Waterford won't qualify but Wexford will | Predicting the Munster and Leinster Championships 17.04.2023

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 t...

Bonus Episode: "I've never seen Father Ted" | "The natural Murph is now coming out" 12.04.2023

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 Championshi...

THP S2 E10: Can Limerick be stopped? | Are Kilkenny still their closest challengers? | Aaron Niland's crazy potential 10.04.2023

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 Ske...

Bonus Episode: Is hurling declining as a spectacle? | Thrown hand passes (again) | Sunday Game pundits XV 05.04.2023

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 t...

THP S2 E9: Kilkenny look to lay down a marker | Picking a XV to beat Limerick | Offaly back in Division One 02.04.2023

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 fi...

Bonus Episode: "Davy was my hero as a player" | 'We took the party to Tommy Walsh" 29.03.2023

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 Legen...

THP S2 E8: Limerick comeback (again) | Cats crush Cork 27.03.2023

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) – Limeric...

THP S2 E7: Davy's not for changing | Burke blow for Galway | Lilywhites lighting it up 20.03.2023

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) -...

Bonus Episode: Murph's Conor Moore pints | Skehill's most hated opponents | Your questions answered 15.03.2023

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.

THP S2 E6: Tipp hunting for goals | Gillane and Byrnes return for Limerick | Cork top 1A 13.03.2023

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 lo...

The Wednesday Bonus Episode: Will Tipp get out of Munster? | Skehill gets wound up 08.03.2023

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.

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