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"You come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar 

History beckons for the five in a row chasers. Mayo took a shot but then Dublin did what Dublin do and blitzed them. On this week's podcast, the lads look at that crucial third quarter assault and the influence of Brian Fenton, Mayo's response and the kick-out conundrum. 

As for Kerry, it wasn't pretty but they got the job done thanks to some old faces in Tommy Walsh and Jack Sherwood. We discuss what changed in the second-half and look at where Tyrone go from here? 

Plus, there's some love for The Wire, chat about the bananas GAA media landscape and a look at some poetic players.

What a weekend we have ahead of us. 

Can Mayo actually do it? Maurice, Mark and Mick look at the match-ups that Mayo need to win to have any chance of beating Dublin on Saturday? 

Should Dublin change their midfield partnership with James McCarthy back to full fitness? 

Have Tyrone too much experience for Kerry? Will Tyone change up and go for the jugular? 

We also guess the handicaps and play another thrilling version of "What am I thinking of?" 

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The Buildup is our brand new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.

On this week's show we talk to Stephen Ferris ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm up game against Italy (35:49), Mark and Mick preview the first weekend of the Premier League (5:20) and their Ladbrokes 1-2-FREE picks (31:09), while Maurice Brosnan is in studio to give us his value bets for the All-Ireland football semi-finals (54:41). 

Mick also tries to get us hyped for some random sporting event (1:08:45) and Mark has been tasked with 'The Big Shout,' where he must come up with some crazy odds prediction (1:14:00).

The 2019 football championship has produced the dream semi-final match-ups as Kerry, Dublin, Mayo and Tyrone progress from the controversial Super 8s system. 

On this week's podcast, the lads look at the weekend's talking points and discuss the Diarmuid Connolly return and impact for Dublin. There are some more palmed goals discussion and a reflection on the worst media campaign in the history of the GAA. 

Finally, we debate the Super 8s and the GAA fan wars which once again arose this weekend. 

To get in touch with the lads, get at @ballsdotie on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

It's a jam-packed show this week with managerial vacancies and appointments, hurling pundit wars and the final round of the Super 8s. 

On this week's podcast, the lads discuss the news that Paul Galvin has been nominated as Wexford senior football manager. They also look at the vacant Cork hurling role and possible candidates to fill in. 

Plus, there's some Ger Loughnane verbal lashings, a preview of the weekend's games and an interview with Armagh footballer Rory Grugan. 

To get in touch with the lads, email [email protected] or get us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @ballsdotie.

"A thousand mad things and Kilkenny (and Tipperary) come out on top." By god, what a weekend of hurling. 

On this week's podcast, the lads reflect on the All-Ireland semi-final drama and the key questions for both games. We talk about the Brian Cody effect, Limerick's defensive tactics and Kilkenny's under-rated gem. 

We also look back at Wexford vs Tipperary and a remarkable Sunday Game programme. 

Get in touch with the boys via @ballsdotie on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

It's the biggest weekend of the hurling championship so far and the lads are excited. 

On this week's podcast, the lads look over both semi-finals and the possible match-ups for Saturday and Sunday. Starting with Limerick and Kilkenny, we review last year's game and the key questions; what do Limerick do with TJ Reid? Who will take Cian Lynch? 

We also look at Tipperary versus Wexford and the potential attendances in Croke Park. 

Finally, there's some U20s chat, Only Fools and Horses drama and a dramatic guess the handicaps showdown.

We're back! After a lengthy break, the lads are back to select their Ireland 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup. 

The 45-strong Ireland training squad is currently deep in preparation and competition for places is fierce. 

How many out-halfs should Schmidt bring? What do Ireland do in the back-row? Who is the back-up scrum-half? We answer these questions and more.

It started with a whimper and finished with a bang. The weekend's Super 8s action has thrown up plenty of discussion and controversy on this week's podcast. 

Maurice, Mick and PJ are back to review all four games and the major talking points. The lads have a serious debate about palmed goals and whether we should ban them or not. We also discuss yellow card rules and whether it's okay to take off a player because he got booked. 

Finally, there's some Donegal vs Kerry analysis. A reflection on Cork's season, Tyrone's Plan B, Dublin's dominance and Maurice asks the important question; are Mayo any good? 

Please do rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. You can get in touch with the lads via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @ballsdotie.

It's a Gaelic football special on this week's podcast as Maurice, Mark and Gary preview the next round of the Super 8s and all four games. 

It all kicks off in Croke Park on Saturday as a resurgent Cork take on Tyrone, while elsewhere Dublin play Connacht champions Roscommon. We take a look at the possible match-ups and whether or not Diarmuid Connolly could start? And what about Dean Rock? 

There's also some Kerry chat, what they need to change and how they'll counter Donegal on Sunday. 

Plus we look at Mayo's task, the idea that Donegal are close to a one-man team and we've a new champion for guess the handicaps! 

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