‘We haven’t mimicked the football’ | John Meyler on the proposed rule changes and hurling's future

Michael is joined on the show by the chairperson of the Hurling Expert Advisory Group, John Meyler, to discuss the potential rule changes that could come into the game. How much change did hurling actually need? What rule sparked the most debate? How might the trial matches look? Is there a possib…

All-Star memories & selection debate | Convoluted club championships | Polarisation of integration

Michael is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin to recall their own memories of All-star nominations, the glamour of the awards and their standout moments from tours over the years. They also discuss the polarised nature of the debate around the integration of the gaelic games organisations, an…

Which hurling rule changes should get the green light? | The politics behind integration | Indo GAA

Michael may be the only one dialling into this week’s Indo GAA hurling podcast outside of a car, with (John) Mullane in the van and Pat Ryan now dubbed ‘Paddy The Baddy in the Caddy’ - but he’s keeping the show on the road nonetheless. The proposed rule changes put forward by the Hurling Advisory …

Life behind the lens: How sports photographers see the bigger picture | Best GAA snaps of the year?

Sportsfile photographers Brendan Moran and David Fitzgerald join Michael to discuss the behind the scenes of sports photography. They also chat through some of their favourite snaps from the GAA season, and how the pair grapple with the harsh conditions, people and places involved in all of the ac…

Gabriel Bannigan & Pádraic Joyce depart, Jim Gavin’s name persists, the role of player power?

Michael is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin to chat through all the movement in the inter-county management space, including Gabriel Bannigan stepping down from his post at Monaghan and Pádraic Joyce’s departure from Galway. They also discuss the Kobe McDonald mania which has transferred f…

Change in Cork, Ballygunner survive Fourmilewater fright, 50 greatest All-Ireland final performances?

John Mullane & Martin Breheny join Michael on today’s show, catching up on all of the latest news in the hurling world - from the fright Fourmilewater gave Ballygunner in the Waterford hurling championship, to the change behind the scenes in Cork’s backroom team. They also review Martin’s ranking…

The AFL's Irish recruitment | Texting teenagers, compensation & the GAA's tricky position

Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Colm Keys to discuss the threat that the AFL's recruitment of players poses to Gaelic football. Colm goes through the numbers while Tomás is passionate that the GAA needs to put guardrails in place with more Kerry prospects possibly going down under. Our GAA podcast …

Mayo’s win, underdog joy and Donegal paranoia | Who is footballer of the year?

Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to review the 2026 inter-county football season - one where there was so much to love. Mayo’s win, Wicklow’s comeback, Westmeath in Leinster and so many great moments. We also reflect on Jim McGuinness’ Kerry obsession, the post-mortem in the Kingdom …

Robert Downey: Assessing Cork’s 2026 season, Hoggie’s punditry & the benefits of Clubber

Cork’s Robert Downey joins Michael to reflect on how his side finished up in the 2026 inter-county hurling season under Ben O'Connor. They also reflect on his thoughts on the split season, how he hopes things will go with his club side Glen Rovers in the coming weeks - and the benefits of Clubber’…

Hurling’s year in review | All Ireland championship quiz | Mullane & Ryan

Pat Ryan and John Mullane join Michael to review the hurling year that was, from the most memorable moments to the standout players and managers. Michael also reprises his role as quizmaster, where he puts the lads’ championship knowledge to the test. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questio…