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.

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

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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.

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 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.

'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 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.

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 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.

'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 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.

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

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