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]]> Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Talking Snooker Episode 254 - Review of 25-26 season End of term time for the Talking Snooker duo. Here's our review of the 25-26 season, from Stephen Maguire's Championship League victory last summer through to an unforgettable World Championship triumph for Wu Yize at the Crucible. From Phil and Nick, sincere thanks for tuning in to Talking Snooker throughout the season and for all the nice things you say about the podcast. It was brilliant to meet so many listeners in Sheffield. We will now take our traditional month long break and will return with Talking Snooker in June. Best wishes to all our listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 10 May 2026 11:37:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh End of term time for the Talking Snooker duo. Here's our review of the 25-26 season, from Stephen Maguire's Championship League victory last summer through to an unforgettable World Championship triumph for Wu Yize at the Crucible. From Phil and Nick, sincere thanks for tuning in to Talking Snooker throughout the season and for all the nice things you say about the podcast. It was brilliant to meet so many listeners in Sheffield. We will now take our traditional month long break and will return with Talking Snooker in June. Best wishes to all our listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices End of term time for the Talking Snooker duo.


Here's our review of the 25-26 season, from Stephen Maguire's Championship League victory last summer through to an unforgettable World Championship triumph for Wu Yize at the Crucible.


From Phil and Nick, sincere thanks for tuning in to Talking Snooker throughout the season and for all the nice things you say about the podcast. It was brilliant to meet so many listeners in Sheffield.


We will now take our traditional month long break and will return with Talking Snooker in June.


Best wishes to all our listeners

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]]> 3357 Talking Snooker Episode 253 - Wu Yize wins 2026 World Championship Nick and Phil reflect on a wonderful World Championship triumph for Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy in a classic final at the Crucible. There's also talk about two memorable semi-finals, including an incredible missed black from Mark Allen. We'll return this weekend with our Review of the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 May 2026 02:03:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a wonderful World Championship triumph for Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy in a classic final at the Crucible. There's also talk about two memorable semi-finals, including an incredible missed black from Mark Allen. We'll return this weekend with our Review of the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on a wonderful World Championship triumph for Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy in a classic final at the Crucible.


There's also talk about two memorable semi-finals, including an incredible missed black from Mark Allen.


We'll return this weekend with our Review of the Season.

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]]> 4124 Talking Snooker Episode 252 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: Rishi Persad World Championship special Phil and Nick are joined by one of the UK's very best sports broadcasters, Rishi Persad, as the World Championship builds to its climax. Rishi is fabulous value here on growing up in the Caribbean, his big break in sports media and some of his incredible memories from working on big events over the last quarter of a century. We'll return soon with our review of this World Championship and the 2025-26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 02 May 2026 10:38:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by one of the UK's very best sports broadcasters, Rishi Persad, as the World Championship builds to its climax. Rishi is fabulous value here on growing up in the Caribbean, his big break in sports media and some of his incredible memories from working on big events over the last quarter of a century. We'll return soon with our review of this World Championship and the 2025-26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by one of the UK's very best sports broadcasters, Rishi Persad, as the World Championship builds to its climax.


Rishi is fabulous value here on growing up in the Caribbean, his big break in sports media and some of his incredible memories from working on big events over the last quarter of a century.


We'll return soon with our review of this World Championship and the 2025-26 season.

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]]> 3681 Talking Snooker Episode 251 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD - World Championship latest with Super Fan Addy Dirichs We are back and we are once more outside the iconic Crucible Theatre with our famous fan slot. This time, it's Addy Dirichs from the brilliant German snooker community, a man who lives and breathes this sport and has a book collection like no other. There's plenty of chat here with Addy. Plus we reflect on all the best of 25 frames matches at this World Championship, from the second round and quarter-final stages. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals. We will be back very soon with special guest presenter Rishi Persad. Your views are always welcome - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:24:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We are back and we are once more outside the iconic Crucible Theatre with our famous fan slot. This time, it's Addy Dirichs from the brilliant German snooker community, a man who lives and breathes this sport and has a book collection like no other. There's plenty of chat here with Addy. Plus we reflect on all the best of 25 frames matches at this World Championship, from the second round and quarter-final stages. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals. We will be back very soon with special guest presenter Rishi Persad. Your views are always welcome - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We are back and we are once more outside the iconic Crucible Theatre with our famous fan slot. This time, it's Addy Dirichs from the brilliant German snooker community, a man who lives and breathes this sport and has a book collection like no other. There's plenty of chat here with Addy.


Plus we reflect on all the best of 25 frames matches at this World Championship, from the second round and quarter-final stages. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals.


We will be back very soon with special guest presenter Rishi Persad. Your views are always welcome - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4391 Talking Snooker Episode 250 - World Championship 2026 First Round Review Episode No.250. Wow. That's a lot of Talking Snooker. And we're not done yet. Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on the first round stage of the 2026 World Championship. All the results, all the stories. There's also a look ahead to some fascinating second round encounters and some of the other issues to emerge so far from the sport's biggest event. We'll be back with more special episodes live from Sheffield next week, including an appearance from BBC presenter Rishi Persad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Episode No.250. Wow. That's a lot of Talking Snooker. And we're not done yet. Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on the first round stage of the 2026 World Championship. All the results, all the stories. There's also a look ahead to some fascinating second round encounters and some of the other issues to emerge so far from the sport's biggest event. We'll be back with more special episodes live from Sheffield next week, including an appearance from BBC presenter Rishi Persad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Episode No.250. Wow. That's a lot of Talking Snooker. And we're not done yet.


Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on the first round stage of the 2026 World Championship. All the results, all the stories.


There's also a look ahead to some fascinating second round encounters and some of the other issues to emerge so far from the sport's biggest event.


We'll be back with more special episodes live from Sheffield next week, including an appearance from BBC presenter Rishi Persad.

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]]> 4620 Talking Snooker Episode 249 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: World Championship 2026 Preview Phil and Nick are live in Sheffield to bring you our World Championship 2026 preview. We have various guest voices joining us in the pub - Roddy Bisset, Shane MacDermott and Rob Walker - as we look ahead to the first round matches to come at the Crucible and back at the dramas of qualifying. There are also reflections on the John Virgo Memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral, as the snooker world came together to pay tribute to one of the sport's best-loved characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:24:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are live in Sheffield to bring you our World Championship 2026 preview. We have various guest voices joining us in the pub - Roddy Bisset, Shane MacDermott and Rob Walker - as we look ahead to the first round matches to come at the Crucible and back at the dramas of qualifying. There are also reflections on the John Virgo Memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral, as the snooker world came together to pay tribute to one of the sport's best-loved characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are live in Sheffield to bring you our World Championship 2026 preview.


We have various guest voices joining us in the pub - Roddy Bisset, Shane MacDermott and Rob Walker - as we look ahead to the first round matches to come at the Crucible and back at the dramas of qualifying.


There are also reflections on the John Virgo Memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral, as the snooker world came together to pay tribute to one of the sport's best-loved characters.

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]]> 4556 Talking Snooker Episode 248 - Zhao Xintong wins Tour Championship + World Championship qualifying The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on more success for Zhao Xintong at the Tour Championship in Manchester. There's also talk about world qualifying, which is getting underway in Sheffield. We also round up with the rest of the snooker news, and catch up with your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on more success for Zhao Xintong at the Tour Championship in Manchester. There's also talk about world qualifying, which is getting underway in Sheffield. We also round up with the rest of the snooker news, and catch up with your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on more success for Zhao Xintong at the Tour Championship in Manchester.


There's also talk about world qualifying, which is getting underway in Sheffield. We also round up with the rest of the snooker news, and catch up with your correspondence.

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]]> 4121 Talking Snooker Episode 247 - World Championship staying at Crucible until 2045: Our Verdict Phil and Nick are back on a momentous week for the sport, with news that the World Championship is staying at the Crucible until 2045. We give you all the details and deliver our verdicts on the news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. In this specially extended episode, there's also a look ahead to the prestigious Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back on a momentous week for the sport, with news that the World Championship is staying at the Crucible until 2045. We give you all the details and deliver our verdicts on the news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. In this specially extended episode, there's also a look ahead to the prestigious Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back on a momentous week for the sport, with news that the World Championship is staying at the Crucible until 2045.


We give you all the details and deliver our verdicts on the news and what it might mean for the future of the sport.


In this specially extended episode, there's also a look ahead to the prestigious Tour Championship in Manchester.

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]]> 4604 Talking Snooker Episode 246 - Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins World Open + Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 153 break Ridiculous week of stories at the World Open in Yushan, as Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins the title and Ronnie O'Sullivan makes the highest ever break in professional snooker, a 16-red of 153. We're back to discuss it all. There's the rest of the snooker news too, including three players winning new two year tour cards through Q School. Plus we have the Tour Championship draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:20:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Ridiculous week of stories at the World Open in Yushan, as Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins the title and Ronnie O'Sullivan makes the highest ever break in professional snooker, a 16-red of 153. We're back to discuss it all. There's the rest of the snooker news too, including three players winning new two year tour cards through Q School. Plus we have the Tour Championship draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ridiculous week of stories at the World Open in Yushan, as Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins the title and Ronnie O'Sullivan makes the highest ever break in professional snooker, a 16-red of 153. We're back to discuss it all.


There's the rest of the snooker news too, including three players winning new two year tour cards through Q School. Plus we have the Tour Championship draw.

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]]> 3571 Talking Snooker Episode 245 - World Open Preview Phil and Nick return to look ahead to the World Open in Yushan. A fair few players have withdrawn, but plenty of star names are still in the field, including Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's plenty else besides, including news from the European Championship and the announcement of the referee for May's world final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:39:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return to look ahead to the World Open in Yushan. A fair few players have withdrawn, but plenty of star names are still in the field, including Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's plenty else besides, including news from the European Championship and the announcement of the referee for May's world final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return to look ahead to the World Open in Yushan. A fair few players have withdrawn, but plenty of star names are still in the field, including Ronnie O'Sullivan.


There's plenty else besides, including news from the European Championship and the announcement of the referee for May's world final.

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]]> 3311 Talking Snooker Episode 244 - John Virgo tributes + Your Views Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast and we're catching up with your recent correspondence, which includes your tributes to John Virgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:21:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast and we're catching up with your recent correspondence, which includes your tributes to John Virgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast and we're catching up with your recent correspondence, which includes your tributes to John Virgo.

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]]> 2747 Talking Snooker Episode 243 - Barry Hawkins wins 2026 Welsh Open We're back, and we're reflecting on victory for Barry Hawkins at the Welsh Open, who beat Jack Lisowski in the final in Llandudno. There's a review of the whole tournament, with all the results from the last 16 onwards. Plus the rest of the snooker news, including the latest from Q Tour. We'll return soon to catch up with your correspondence, which will include your tributes to John Virgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:24:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We're back, and we're reflecting on victory for Barry Hawkins at the Welsh Open, who beat Jack Lisowski in the final in Llandudno. There's a review of the whole tournament, with all the results from the last 16 onwards. Plus the rest of the snooker news, including the latest from Q Tour. We'll return soon to catch up with your correspondence, which will include your tributes to John Virgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're back, and we're reflecting on victory for Barry Hawkins at the Welsh Open, who beat Jack Lisowski in the final in Llandudno.


There's a review of the whole tournament, with all the results from the last 16 onwards.


Plus the rest of the snooker news, including the latest from Q Tour.


We'll return soon to catch up with your correspondence, which will include your tributes to John Virgo.

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]]> 2845 Talking Snooker Episode 242 - Zhao Xintong wins Players Championship Phil and Nick return with reflections on the Players Championship and another success for world champion Zhao Xintong. There's a look back at Zhao's win in the final against John Higgins and all the results from the tournament. There's also talk about Channel 5 coverage - with Phil reflecting on his own role on their team - and what Telford is like as a venue. Plus early news from the Welsh Open, our thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan being entered for the World Seniors and a round-up of everything else happening in snooker. We'll return with your correspondence next week, including your John Virgo tributes. If you'd like to send in your tribute or memories of the wonderful JV, please try and get them over to us by Sunday - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:54:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with reflections on the Players Championship and another success for world champion Zhao Xintong. There's a look back at Zhao's win in the final against John Higgins and all the results from the tournament. There's also talk about Channel 5 coverage - with Phil reflecting on his own role on their team - and what Telford is like as a venue. Plus early news from the Welsh Open, our thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan being entered for the World Seniors and a round-up of everything else happening in snooker. We'll return with your correspondence next week, including your John Virgo tributes. If you'd like to send in your tribute or memories of the wonderful JV, please try and get them over to us by Sunday - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with reflections on the Players Championship and another success for world champion Zhao Xintong.


There's a look back at Zhao's win in the final against John Higgins and all the results from the tournament.


There's also talk about Channel 5 coverage - with Phil reflecting on his own role on their team - and what Telford is like as a venue.


Plus early news from the Welsh Open, our thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan being entered for the World Seniors and a round-up of everything else happening in snooker.


We'll return with your correspondence next week, including your John Virgo tributes. If you'd like to send in your tribute or memories of the wonderful JV, please try and get them over to us by Sunday - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4351 Talking Snooker Episode 241 - John Virgo 1946-2026 A sad episode of the podcast at a sad time for the sport, as Nick and Phil pay tribute to the unforgettable and irreplaceable John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79. We talk about Virgo the player, the commentator and the entertainer. From winning the UK Championship to doing impressions of his fellow stars, being a mainstay of Saturday night television and his four decades behind the microphone on the BBC. Thank you John for being such a wonderful part of our snooker lives for ever and a day. Rest in peace. On the table, we reflect on World Grand Prix success in Hong Kong for world champion Zhao Xintong, and look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford, including some personal Channel 5 news from Phil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:07:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh A sad episode of the podcast at a sad time for the sport, as Nick and Phil pay tribute to the unforgettable and irreplaceable John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79. We talk about Virgo the player, the commentator and the entertainer. From winning the UK Championship to doing impressions of his fellow stars, being a mainstay of Saturday night television and his four decades behind the microphone on the BBC. Thank you John for being such a wonderful part of our snooker lives for ever and a day. Rest in peace. On the table, we reflect on World Grand Prix success in Hong Kong for world champion Zhao Xintong, and look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford, including some personal Channel 5 news from Phil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A sad episode of the podcast at a sad time for the sport, as Nick and Phil pay tribute to the unforgettable and irreplaceable John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79.


We talk about Virgo the player, the commentator and the entertainer. From winning the UK Championship to doing impressions of his fellow stars, being a mainstay of Saturday night television and his four decades behind the microphone on the BBC.


Thank you John for being such a wonderful part of our snooker lives for ever and a day. Rest in peace.


On the table, we reflect on World Grand Prix success in Hong Kong for world champion Zhao Xintong, and look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford, including some personal Channel 5 news from Phil.

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]]> 4377 Talking Snooker Episode 240 - Judd Trump wins 2026 German Masters The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on a first tournament victory for 14 months for Judd Trump, who beat Shaun Murphy in the final to win the German Masters. There's chat about the week overall in Berlin, along with a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, WSF news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:55:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on a first tournament victory for 14 months for Judd Trump, who beat Shaun Murphy in the final to win the German Masters. There's chat about the week overall in Berlin, along with a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, WSF news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on a first tournament victory for 14 months for Judd Trump, who beat Shaun Murphy in the final to win the German Masters.


There's chat about the week overall in Berlin, along with a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, WSF news and your correspondence.

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]]> 3391 Talking Snooker Episode 239 - German Masters Preview Hello everyone. It's Friday, it's five to five... No it's not Crackerjack, it's Talking Snooker. A rare Friday episode for you, as we want to do justice to that brilliant event, the German Masters. We look ahead to the action in Berlin and catch up with the rest of the snooker news, including three more maximum breaks at the Championship League. We'll be back to reflect on the German Masters soon. Your correspondence is always welcome. If you're heading to the Tempodrom, we'd particularly like to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:16:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Hello everyone. It's Friday, it's five to five... No it's not Crackerjack, it's Talking Snooker. A rare Friday episode for you, as we want to do justice to that brilliant event, the German Masters. We look ahead to the action in Berlin and catch up with the rest of the snooker news, including three more maximum breaks at the Championship League. We'll be back to reflect on the German Masters soon. Your correspondence is always welcome. If you're heading to the Tempodrom, we'd particularly like to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hello everyone. It's Friday, it's five to five...


No it's not Crackerjack, it's Talking Snooker. A rare Friday episode for you, as we want to do justice to that brilliant event, the German Masters.


We look ahead to the action in Berlin and catch up with the rest of the snooker news, including three more maximum breaks at the Championship League.


We'll be back to reflect on the German Masters soon. Your correspondence is always welcome. If you're heading to the Tempodrom, we'd particularly like to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 2724 Talking Snooker Episode 238 - Kyren Wilson wins Masters 2026 Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on glory for Kyren Wilson at the Masters. There's talk about all the matches from the quarter-final stage onwards, as well as the tournament overall. We also take in your correspondence about the Masters experience at Alexandra Palace. We'll return soon. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:25:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on glory for Kyren Wilson at the Masters. There's talk about all the matches from the quarter-final stage onwards, as well as the tournament overall. We also take in your correspondence about the Masters experience at Alexandra Palace. We'll return soon. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on glory for Kyren Wilson at the Masters.


There's talk about all the matches from the quarter-final stage onwards, as well as the tournament overall. We also take in your correspondence about the Masters experience at Alexandra Palace.


We'll return soon. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 3041 Talking Snooker Episode 237 - Masters 2026: The story so far Nick and Phil are back and reviewing the first round stage of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. It's been pretty underwhelming fare, but the tournament has given us an amazing sequence of scorelines, with every match so far ending in a 6-2 result. We also look ahead to the quarter-finals and reflect on some of the other stories to emerge so far, including the 'square table' and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return early next week for a full Masters review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:44:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back and reviewing the first round stage of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. It's been pretty underwhelming fare, but the tournament has given us an amazing sequence of scorelines, with every match so far ending in a 6-2 result. We also look ahead to the quarter-finals and reflect on some of the other stories to emerge so far, including the 'square table' and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return early next week for a full Masters review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back and reviewing the first round stage of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. It's been pretty underwhelming fare, but the tournament has given us an amazing sequence of scorelines, with every match so far ending in a 6-2 result.


We also look ahead to the quarter-finals and reflect on some of the other stories to emerge so far, including the 'square table' and television coverage.


Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return early next week for a full Masters review.

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]]> 3099 Talking Snooker Episode 236 - Masters 2026 Preview with Neal Foulds We're back for 2026. Happy New Year everyone. Smashing way to kick off the year too, with one of snooker's great voices, Neal Foulds, joining us to preview one of snooker's great events, the Masters. We take a look at every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, including the clash between defending champion Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on day one and some absolute crackers like Neil Robertson against Ronnie O'Sullivan. There are various other treats here too, including Neal's own memories of playing at the Masters in the 1980s and 1990s. And we round up some of the other action on the table in recent days, including the 17th maximum break of this season. All being well, we'll return next week to reflect on the first round of the Masters and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Your views are, as ever, most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:47:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We're back for 2026. Happy New Year everyone. Smashing way to kick off the year too, with one of snooker's great voices, Neal Foulds, joining us to preview one of snooker's great events, the Masters. We take a look at every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, including the clash between defending champion Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on day one and some absolute crackers like Neil Robertson against Ronnie O'Sullivan. There are various other treats here too, including Neal's own memories of playing at the Masters in the 1980s and 1990s. And we round up some of the other action on the table in recent days, including the 17th maximum break of this season. All being well, we'll return next week to reflect on the first round of the Masters and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Your views are, as ever, most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're back for 2026. Happy New Year everyone.


Smashing way to kick off the year too, with one of snooker's great voices, Neal Foulds, joining us to preview one of snooker's great events, the Masters.


We take a look at every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, including the clash between defending champion Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on day one and some absolute crackers like Neil Robertson against Ronnie O'Sullivan.


There are various other treats here too, including Neal's own memories of playing at the Masters in the 1980s and 1990s. And we round up some of the other action on the table in recent days, including the 17th maximum break of this season.


All being well, we'll return next week to reflect on the first round of the Masters and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Your views are, as ever, most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com



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]]> 4967 Talking Snooker Episode 235 - Christmas Special with Jennie and Chloe from The Wine Rack Here's our Christmas Special, as we join forces with Jennie Bancroft and Chloe Johnson from The Wine Rack podcast. We reflect on victory for Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open and then take you on a whistlestop tour through the last 12 months. The many memorable moments have included Shaun Murphy winning the Masters, John Higgins returning to winning ways, Zhao Xintong becoming China's first world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan's double maximum, Jack Lisowski finally winning his first ranking title and Mark Selby claiming the UK Championship title. We also reflect on different Christmas roles that might be taken by snooker players, select our magic moment of the year and have a wish each for 2026. Thank you sincerely for continuing to listen to Talking Snooker in such strong numbers throughout 2025, along with all your kind words and interesting correspondence. We'll be back soon with Neal Foulds joining us to look ahead to the Masters. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker issue - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:28:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Here's our Christmas Special, as we join forces with Jennie Bancroft and Chloe Johnson from The Wine Rack podcast. We reflect on victory for Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open and then take you on a whistlestop tour through the last 12 months. The many memorable moments have included Shaun Murphy winning the Masters, John Higgins returning to winning ways, Zhao Xintong becoming China's first world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan's double maximum, Jack Lisowski finally winning his first ranking title and Mark Selby claiming the UK Championship title. We also reflect on different Christmas roles that might be taken by snooker players, select our magic moment of the year and have a wish each for 2026. Thank you sincerely for continuing to listen to Talking Snooker in such strong numbers throughout 2025, along with all your kind words and interesting correspondence. We'll be back soon with Neal Foulds joining us to look ahead to the Masters. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker issue - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Here's our Christmas Special, as we join forces with Jennie Bancroft and Chloe Johnson from The Wine Rack podcast.


We reflect on victory for Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open and then take you on a whistlestop tour through the last 12 months.


The many memorable moments have included Shaun Murphy winning the Masters, John Higgins returning to winning ways, Zhao Xintong becoming China's first world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan's double maximum, Jack Lisowski finally winning his first ranking title and Mark Selby claiming the UK Championship title.


We also reflect on different Christmas roles that might be taken by snooker players, select our magic moment of the year and have a wish each for 2026.


Thank you sincerely for continuing to listen to Talking Snooker in such strong numbers throughout 2025, along with all your kind words and interesting correspondence.


We'll be back soon with Neal Foulds joining us to look ahead to the Masters. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker issue - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners.


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]]> 7910 Talking Snooker Episode 234 - Alfie Burden wins Shoot Out + Scottish Open preview Phil and Nick return with the podcast, to talk about victory for Alfie Burden in the Shoot Out in Blackpool and look ahead to the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Compliments of the season everyone. Remember, we have Neal Foulds joining us in January to preview the Masters. Any questions for Neal - or indeed correspondence on any snooker issue - would be most welcome. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:07:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the podcast, to talk about victory for Alfie Burden in the Shoot Out in Blackpool and look ahead to the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Compliments of the season everyone. Remember, we have Neal Foulds joining us in January to preview the Masters. Any questions for Neal - or indeed correspondence on any snooker issue - would be most welcome. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the podcast, to talk about victory for Alfie Burden in the Shoot Out in Blackpool and look ahead to the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.


Compliments of the season everyone. Remember, we have Neal Foulds joining us in January to preview the Masters. Any questions for Neal - or indeed correspondence on any snooker issue - would be most welcome. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3194 Talking Snooker Episode 233 - Mark Selby wins 2025 UK Championship We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title. There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final. Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will be joining us to look ahead to the Masters next month. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue. tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:36:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title. There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final. Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will be joining us to look ahead to the Masters next month. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue. tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title.


There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final.


Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will be joining us to look ahead to the Masters next month.


If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue. tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com




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]]> 4267 Talking Snooker Episode 232 - LIVE FROM YORK... Tony Meo Trophy + UK Championship latest Nick and Phil are live in the Castle Snooker Club in York following the 2025 edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We also have the latest from the UK Championship in this city, including a shock exit for Mark Allen. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon to review the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:13:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are live in the Castle Snooker Club in York following the 2025 edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We also have the latest from the UK Championship in this city, including a shock exit for Mark Allen. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon to review the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are live in the Castle Snooker Club in York following the 2025 edition of the Tony Meo Trophy.

We also have the latest from the UK Championship in this city, including a shock exit for Mark Allen.

Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon to review the UK Championship.

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]]> 3045 Talking Snooker Episode 231 - UK Championship Preview Phil and Nick are back, to look ahead to the main stages of one of the great events of the snooker season, the UK Championship. There's also a look back at qualifying, plus last week's Saudi Invitational - including some dramatic comments from John Higgins on the backstage facilities - and the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming - particularly if you're heading to York in the next week - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:04:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back, to look ahead to the main stages of one of the great events of the snooker season, the UK Championship. There's also a look back at qualifying, plus last week's Saudi Invitational - including some dramatic comments from John Higgins on the backstage facilities - and the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming - particularly if you're heading to York in the next week - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back, to look ahead to the main stages of one of the great events of the snooker season, the UK Championship.


There's also a look back at qualifying, plus last week's Saudi Invitational - including some dramatic comments from John Higgins on the backstage facilities - and the rest of the snooker news.


Keep your thoughts coming - particularly if you're heading to York in the next week - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3754 Talking Snooker Episode 230 - Fifth Birthday Special: Special guest Daniel Wells + Mark Selby wins Champion of Champions Nostalgic episode of the podcast in more ways than one. Not only is it more than two hours long, we've even chucked in some lovable connection issues for you. It's a monster episode here, and leading the way is a terrific appearance from Daniel Wells. There's so much good stuff from Daniel, including his memories of spending time with various Welsh snooker icons, how hurt he was was by negative comments made by Ronnie O'Sullivan, not having an alcoholic drink for over a year, a first ever appearance at the Crucible and his hopes for the future. We also reflect on a superb success for Mark Selby at the Champion of Champions, look ahead to UK qualifying, round up the rest of the snooker news and read out your very kind messages as we celebrate our fifth anniversary. We very much appreciate you being there during our half a decade on the air. It's been a memorable journey for us. The story of the podcast will go on, and we'll return next week to look ahead to the main stages of one of the sport's greatest events, the UK Championship. Five years of Talking Snooker - thanks for the memories X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:01:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nostalgic episode of the podcast in more ways than one. Not only is it more than two hours long, we've even chucked in some lovable connection issues for you. It's a monster episode here, and leading the way is a terrific appearance from Daniel Wells. There's so much good stuff from Daniel, including his memories of spending time with various Welsh snooker icons, how hurt he was was by negative comments made by Ronnie O'Sullivan, not having an alcoholic drink for over a year, a first ever appearance at the Crucible and his hopes for the future. We also reflect on a superb success for Mark Selby at the Champion of Champions, look ahead to UK qualifying, round up the rest of the snooker news and read out your very kind messages as we celebrate our fifth anniversary. We very much appreciate you being there during our half a decade on the air. It's been a memorable journey for us. The story of the podcast will go on, and we'll return next week to look ahead to the main stages of one of the sport's greatest events, the UK Championship. Five years of Talking Snooker - thanks for the memories X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nostalgic episode of the podcast in more ways than one. Not only is it more than two hours long, we've even chucked in some lovable connection issues for you.


It's a monster episode here, and leading the way is a terrific appearance from Daniel Wells. There's so much good stuff from Daniel, including his memories of spending time with various Welsh snooker icons, how hurt he was was by negative comments made by Ronnie O'Sullivan, not having an alcoholic drink for over a year, a first ever appearance at the Crucible and his hopes for the future.


We also reflect on a superb success for Mark Selby at the Champion of Champions, look ahead to UK qualifying, round up the rest of the snooker news and read out your very kind messages as we celebrate our fifth anniversary.


We very much appreciate you being there during our half a decade on the air. It's been a memorable journey for us. The story of the podcast will go on, and we'll return next week to look ahead to the main stages of one of the sport's greatest events, the UK Championship.


Five years of Talking Snooker - thanks for the memories X

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]]> 7746 Talking Snooker Episode 229 - Wu Yize wins International Championship + Champion of Champions Preview Nick and Phil are back, and reflecting on another special story in this stunning snooker season, a first ranking event success for Wu Yize with victory at the International Championship in Nanjing. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including comments from Neil Robertson to Nick's Radio Snooker service that the pockets were "very disappointing". There's also a look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Leicester, including confirmation of the schedule at the event. We'll toast our fifth birthday in our next episode - last chance now to get your memories over to us from our half a decade on the air. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back, and reflecting on another special story in this stunning snooker season, a first ranking event success for Wu Yize with victory at the International Championship in Nanjing. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including comments from Neil Robertson to Nick's Radio Snooker service that the pockets were "very disappointing". There's also a look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Leicester, including confirmation of the schedule at the event. We'll toast our fifth birthday in our next episode - last chance now to get your memories over to us from our half a decade on the air. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back, and reflecting on another special story in this stunning snooker season, a first ranking event success for Wu Yize with victory at the International Championship in Nanjing.


There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including comments from Neil Robertson to Nick's Radio Snooker service that the pockets were "very disappointing".


There's also a look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Leicester, including confirmation of the schedule at the event.


We'll toast our fifth birthday in our next episode - last chance now to get your memories over to us from our half a decade on the air. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 2999 Talking Snooker Episode 228 - Latest News and Latest Views Phil and Nick are back, and there's plenty to catch up on, including early news from the International Championship in Nanjing, more tournament glory for Bai Yulu and the latest from the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, including some predictions for the rest of the season. Please do keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Our fifth birthday is now just two weeks away and we'd really appreciate your memories about our half a decade on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:37:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back, and there's plenty to catch up on, including early news from the International Championship in Nanjing, more tournament glory for Bai Yulu and the latest from the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, including some predictions for the rest of the season. Please do keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Our fifth birthday is now just two weeks away and we'd really appreciate your memories about our half a decade on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back, and there's plenty to catch up on, including early news from the International Championship in Nanjing, more tournament glory for Bai Yulu and the latest from the Q Tour.


We also catch up with your correspondence, including some predictions for the rest of the season. Please do keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


Our fifth birthday is now just two weeks away and we'd really appreciate your memories about our half a decade on the air.

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]]> 3842 Talking Snooker Episode 227 - Jack Lisowski wins Northern Ireland Open Phil and Nick return with the podcast on a special snooker night as Jack Lisowski finally wins his first ranking event at the age of 34, beating Judd Trump 9-8 to win the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of reflection on the week overall, including Phil's time in Belfast. Plus we look ahead to the International Championship. Keep your snooker views coming to us, and your memories of the podcast ahead of our fifth birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:13:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the podcast on a special snooker night as Jack Lisowski finally wins his first ranking event at the age of 34, beating Judd Trump 9-8 to win the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of reflection on the week overall, including Phil's time in Belfast. Plus we look ahead to the International Championship. Keep your snooker views coming to us, and your memories of the podcast ahead of our fifth birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the podcast on a special snooker night as Jack Lisowski finally wins his first ranking event at the age of 34, beating Judd Trump 9-8 to win the Northern Ireland Open.


There's plenty of reflection on the week overall, including Phil's time in Belfast. Plus we look ahead to the International Championship.


Keep your snooker views coming to us, and your memories of the podcast ahead of our fifth birthday.

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]]> 3677 Talking Snooker Episode 226 - LIVE FROM HACKNEY: Mark Williams wins Xi'an Grand Prix + Northern Ireland Open preview Nick is now such a diva, he insisted Phil came down to one of his local pubs to record this week's episode. Live from Hackney in east London, there's plenty of chat about Mark Williams becoming snooker's oldest ever ranking event winner with victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open, a tournament Phil will be attending in Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:18:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick is now such a diva, he insisted Phil came down to one of his local pubs to record this week's episode. Live from Hackney in east London, there's plenty of chat about Mark Williams becoming snooker's oldest ever ranking event winner with victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open, a tournament Phil will be attending in Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick is now such a diva, he insisted Phil came down to one of his local pubs to record this week's episode.


Live from Hackney in east London, there's plenty of chat about Mark Williams becoming snooker's oldest ever ranking event winner with victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix.


There's also a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open, a tournament Phil will be attending in Belfast.


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]]> 3241 Talking Snooker Episode 225 - Xi'an Grand Prix preview + Latest News Phil and Nick return with the podcast, looking ahead to the next tournament on the calendar, the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look back at International Championship qualifying, a round-up of the latest snooker news and your views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:03:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the podcast, looking ahead to the next tournament on the calendar, the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look back at International Championship qualifying, a round-up of the latest snooker news and your views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the podcast, looking ahead to the next tournament on the calendar, the Xi'an Grand Prix.


There's also a look back at International Championship qualifying, a round-up of the latest snooker news and your views.

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]]> 3695 Talking Snooker Episode 224 - Shaun Murphy wins British Open + Neil Robertson makes 1,000th century Nick and Phil are back with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Shaun Murphy at the British Open. There's a review of the tournament overall, including Nick's thoughts on the venue. We also reflect on Neil Robertson making his 1,000th century - Robertson reaching the landmark just before we came on air - and round up all the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:36:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Shaun Murphy at the British Open. There's a review of the tournament overall, including Nick's thoughts on the venue. We also reflect on Neil Robertson making his 1,000th century - Robertson reaching the landmark just before we came on air - and round up all the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Shaun Murphy at the British Open. There's a review of the tournament overall, including Nick's thoughts on the venue.


We also reflect on Neil Robertson making his 1,000th century - Robertson reaching the landmark just before we came on air - and round up all the rest of the snooker news.

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]]> 3158 Talking Snooker Episode 223 - Mark Allen wins English Open + Matchroom documentary Nick and Phil return with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Mark Allen at the English Open in Brentwood. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including Zhou Yuelong going so close and complaints about the conditions. Plus we have early news from the British Open in Cheltenham. The other main focus of this new episode is the Matchroom documentary. We don't think it was a very good advert for snooker and we tell you why. If you'd like to have your say on the documentary - or indeed any snooker issue - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Mark Allen at the English Open in Brentwood. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including Zhou Yuelong going so close and complaints about the conditions. Plus we have early news from the British Open in Cheltenham. The other main focus of this new episode is the Matchroom documentary. We don't think it was a very good advert for snooker and we tell you why. If you'd like to have your say on the documentary - or indeed any snooker issue - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Mark Allen at the English Open in Brentwood. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including Zhou Yuelong going so close and complaints about the conditions. Plus we have early news from the British Open in Cheltenham.


The other main focus of this new episode is the Matchroom documentary. We don't think it was a very good advert for snooker and we tell you why. If you'd like to have your say on the documentary - or indeed any snooker issue - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4376 Talking Snooker Episode 222 - English Open latest + Best Home Nations finals Nick and Phil are here once again for loads of snooker chat, focusing on the latest from the English Open in Brentwood. There's loads to talk about too, including two more maximum breaks. There's also a look ahead to next week's British Open, we catch up with your correspondence and remember some of the memorable Home Nations finals from the past decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:11:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are here once again for loads of snooker chat, focusing on the latest from the English Open in Brentwood. There's loads to talk about too, including two more maximum breaks. There's also a look ahead to next week's British Open, we catch up with your correspondence and remember some of the memorable Home Nations finals from the past decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are here once again for loads of snooker chat, focusing on the latest from the English Open in Brentwood. There's loads to talk about too, including two more maximum breaks.


There's also a look ahead to next week's British Open, we catch up with your correspondence and remember some of the memorable Home Nations finals from the past decade.

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]]> 4919 Talking Snooker Episode 221 - Xiao Guodong wins Wuhan Open + Bai Yulu wins UK Women's Championship Hello everyone. The first of our autumn run of broadcasts reflects on victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and Bai Yulu at the UK Women's Championship in Leeds. There's also a look ahead to the English Open in Brentwood and a round-up of all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:08:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Hello everyone. The first of our autumn run of broadcasts reflects on victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and Bai Yulu at the UK Women's Championship in Leeds. There's also a look ahead to the English Open in Brentwood and a round-up of all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hello everyone. The first of our autumn run of broadcasts reflects on victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and Bai Yulu at the UK Women's Championship in Leeds.


There's also a look ahead to the English Open in Brentwood and a round-up of all the other latest snooker news.

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]]> 3622 Talking Snooker Episode 220 - Your Views Phil and Nick return with the last episode of our summer season. We catch up with your correspondence, including views on the big money tournament in Saudi Arabia, the future of the Crucible and Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also hear more of your plans about going to tournaments this season. Plus there's early news from the Wuhan Open, including two maximum breaks and the end of a certain curse. We'll return soon with our autumn run of episodes, with more voices to come and our usual tournament news service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:57:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the last episode of our summer season. We catch up with your correspondence, including views on the big money tournament in Saudi Arabia, the future of the Crucible and Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also hear more of your plans about going to tournaments this season. Plus there's early news from the Wuhan Open, including two maximum breaks and the end of a certain curse. We'll return soon with our autumn run of episodes, with more voices to come and our usual tournament news service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the last episode of our summer season. We catch up with your correspondence, including views on the big money tournament in Saudi Arabia, the future of the Crucible and Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also hear more of your plans about going to tournaments this season.


Plus there's early news from the Wuhan Open, including two maximum breaks and the end of a certain curse.


We'll return soon with our autumn run of episodes, with more voices to come and our usual tournament news service.

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]]> 3301 Talking Snooker Episode 219 - Neil Robertson wins in Saudi Arabia Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Neil Robertson at the big money ranking tournament in Saudi Arabia. There's loads of chat about matters on the table, including a remarkable performance in the semi-finals from Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus we discuss the branding of the event as the 'fourth major' and the poor crowds in Jeddah. There's also a look ahead to the Wuhan Open, news of the new Professional Snooker Players Association, the retirement of Jan Verhaas as a referee after more than three decades in the job and the sad news that Geoff Foulds has died. We'll bring you the final episode in our summer season next week, when we catch up with your views. You can still be part of that - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Neil Robertson at the big money ranking tournament in Saudi Arabia. There's loads of chat about matters on the table, including a remarkable performance in the semi-finals from Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus we discuss the branding of the event as the 'fourth major' and the poor crowds in Jeddah. There's also a look ahead to the Wuhan Open, news of the new Professional Snooker Players Association, the retirement of Jan Verhaas as a referee after more than three decades in the job and the sad news that Geoff Foulds has died. We'll bring you the final episode in our summer season next week, when we catch up with your views. You can still be part of that - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Neil Robertson at the big money ranking tournament in Saudi Arabia.


There's loads of chat about matters on the table, including a remarkable performance in the semi-finals from Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus we discuss the branding of the event as the 'fourth major' and the poor crowds in Jeddah.


There's also a look ahead to the Wuhan Open, news of the new Professional Snooker Players Association, the retirement of Jan Verhaas as a referee after more than three decades in the job and the sad news that Geoff Foulds has died.


We'll bring you the final episode in our summer season next week, when we catch up with your views. You can still be part of that - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com



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]]> 4493 Talking Snooker Episode 218 - Liam Pullen special Nick and Phil are joined by one of the game's exciting young talents, Liam Pullen. He talks to us about his time as an amateur, which included many battles with Stan Moody. There's his two seasons so far on tour, and having to go back to Q School this year. Plus Liam's hopes for the future. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return with the podcast after Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:40:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of the game's exciting young talents, Liam Pullen. He talks to us about his time as an amateur, which included many battles with Stan Moody. There's his two seasons so far on tour, and having to go back to Q School this year. Plus Liam's hopes for the future. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return with the podcast after Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by one of the game's exciting young talents, Liam Pullen. He talks to us about his time as an amateur, which included many battles with Stan Moody. There's his two seasons so far on tour, and having to go back to Q School this year. Plus Liam's hopes for the future.


Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return with the podcast after Saudi Arabia.


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]]> 3263 Talking Snooker Episode 217 - Kyren Wilson wins Shanghai Masters Nick and Phil return to reflect on the latest tournament victory for Kyren Wilson at the Shanghai Masters. It's a first success of this 25-26 campaign for Wilson, who won four events last season. There's chat too about a fine run to the final for late entrant Ali Carter and all the other big stories from a very enjoyable week. There's also a look ahead to the fourth major in Saudi Arabia, including the meeting of two veteran stars of the game in round one. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon with special guest Liam Pullen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:27:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return to reflect on the latest tournament victory for Kyren Wilson at the Shanghai Masters. It's a first success of this 25-26 campaign for Wilson, who won four events last season. There's chat too about a fine run to the final for late entrant Ali Carter and all the other big stories from a very enjoyable week. There's also a look ahead to the fourth major in Saudi Arabia, including the meeting of two veteran stars of the game in round one. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon with special guest Liam Pullen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return to reflect on the latest tournament victory for Kyren Wilson at the Shanghai Masters. It's a first success of this 25-26 campaign for Wilson, who won four events last season.


There's chat too about a fine run to the final for late entrant Ali Carter and all the other big stories from a very enjoyable week.


There's also a look ahead to the fourth major in Saudi Arabia, including the meeting of two veteran stars of the game in round one.


Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon with special guest Liam Pullen.

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]]> 3399 Talking Snooker Episode 216 - Snooker Podcast Summertime Special with David Hendon, Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe Nick and Phil join forces with the snooker writer and broadcaster David Hendon - host of the Snooker Scene podcast - for this Snooker Podcast Summertime Special. There is some snooker chat here, and it's mixed in with a fair bit of nonsense too. We really hope you enjoy listening. Keep your snooker views coming to us please - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:53:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil join forces with the snooker writer and broadcaster David Hendon - host of the Snooker Scene podcast - for this Snooker Podcast Summertime Special. There is some snooker chat here, and it's mixed in with a fair bit of nonsense too. We really hope you enjoy listening. Keep your snooker views coming to us please - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil join forces with the snooker writer and broadcaster David Hendon - host of the Snooker Scene podcast - for this Snooker Podcast Summertime Special.


There is some snooker chat here, and it's mixed in with a fair bit of nonsense too. We really hope you enjoy listening.


Keep your snooker views coming to us please - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 6847 Talking Snooker Episode 215 - Sam Craigie special Sam Craigie joins Phil and Nick on the podcast, to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. Sam tells us about his early days in the game, practising with his brother Stephen, and his first season as a professional. He reflects on his disappointment over some players and pundits still talking about some of his behaviour earlier in his career, talks about reaching the Crucible for the first time and remembers his brilliant run to the semi-finals at the 2024 German Masters. Sam also talks about his difficulties lately - when neck surgery led him to fear he may never play at the top level again - and his encouraging start to this 2025-26 season, along with hopes and ambitions for the future. There's also a look at the latest results from the Championship League. Keep your snooker views coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:01:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Sam Craigie joins Phil and Nick on the podcast, to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. Sam tells us about his early days in the game, practising with his brother Stephen, and his first season as a professional. He reflects on his disappointment over some players and pundits still talking about some of his behaviour earlier in his career, talks about reaching the Crucible for the first time and remembers his brilliant run to the semi-finals at the 2024 German Masters. Sam also talks about his difficulties lately - when neck surgery led him to fear he may never play at the top level again - and his encouraging start to this 2025-26 season, along with hopes and ambitions for the future. There's also a look at the latest results from the Championship League. Keep your snooker views coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sam Craigie joins Phil and Nick on the podcast, to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future.

Sam tells us about his early days in the game, practising with his brother Stephen, and his first season as a professional. He reflects on his disappointment over some players and pundits still talking about some of his behaviour earlier in his career, talks about reaching the Crucible for the first time and remembers his brilliant run to the semi-finals at the 2024 German Masters.

Sam also talks about his difficulties lately - when neck surgery led him to fear he may never play at the top level again - and his encouraging start to this 2025-26 season, along with hopes and ambitions for the future.

There's also a look at the latest results from the Championship League. Keep your snooker views coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com





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]]> 4112 Talking Snooker Episode 214 - Championship League latest + Which events are you attending this season? Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, and we're catching up with results and news from week one of the Championship League. We also round up all the other latest news from the snooker world and find out which events you're planning to attend this season. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:17:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, and we're catching up with results and news from week one of the Championship League. We also round up all the other latest news from the snooker world and find out which events you're planning to attend this season. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, and we're catching up with results and news from week one of the Championship League.


We also round up all the other latest news from the snooker world and find out which events you're planning to attend this season.


Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 2933 Talking Snooker Episode 213 - Michael McMullan special Phil and Nick are joined by the broadcaster Michael McMullan. He talks to us about his long career working in the snooker media, which has included commentating, writing and even being an MC. We also put your questions to Michael. Who does he see as the greatest player of all time? What was it like working with Mark Lawrenson on Irish radio? And what is next in the pipeline for him? We'll be back next week and your correspondence is always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by the broadcaster Michael McMullan. He talks to us about his long career working in the snooker media, which has included commentating, writing and even being an MC. We also put your questions to Michael. Who does he see as the greatest player of all time? What was it like working with Mark Lawrenson on Irish radio? And what is next in the pipeline for him? We'll be back next week and your correspondence is always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by the broadcaster Michael McMullan. He talks to us about his long career working in the snooker media, which has included commentating, writing and even being an MC.


We also put your questions to Michael. Who does he see as the greatest player of all time? What was it like working with Mark Lawrenson on Irish radio? And what is next in the pipeline for him?


We'll be back next week and your correspondence is always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3965 Talking Snooker Episode 212 - Happy New Season! Wuhan Open news + Snooker in Sri Lanka with Irene Sriharan Nick and Phil welcome the brilliant Irene Sriharan to the podcast. Irene talks to us about her work promoting the sport in Sri Lanka, with her latest 'Cues and Brews' event in Colombo this weekend featuring one of the sport's greats, Mark Selby. There's also an early look at news and results from the Wuhan Open as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Talking points so far have included a no show from Luca Brecel. There was also some confusion over broadcasting arrangements for the matches - Phil has a response from WST to that. Keep your feedback and correspondence coming. Michael McMullan will join us next week - last chance to get your questions over, please tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:33:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil welcome the brilliant Irene Sriharan to the podcast. Irene talks to us about her work promoting the sport in Sri Lanka, with her latest 'Cues and Brews' event in Colombo this weekend featuring one of the sport's greats, Mark Selby. There's also an early look at news and results from the Wuhan Open as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Talking points so far have included a no show from Luca Brecel. There was also some confusion over broadcasting arrangements for the matches - Phil has a response from WST to that. Keep your feedback and correspondence coming. Michael McMullan will join us next week - last chance to get your questions over, please tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil welcome the brilliant Irene Sriharan to the podcast. Irene talks to us about her work promoting the sport in Sri Lanka, with her latest 'Cues and Brews' event in Colombo this weekend featuring one of the sport's greats, Mark Selby.


There's also an early look at news and results from the Wuhan Open as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Talking points so far have included a no show from Luca Brecel. There was also some confusion over broadcasting arrangements for the matches - Phil has a response from WST to that.



Keep your feedback and correspondence coming. Michael McMullan will join us next week - last chance to get your questions over, please tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 4112 Talking Snooker Episode 211 - Aaron Hill special We are delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2025 summer season, with Aaron Hill joining Phil and Nick. Aaron talks to us about his amateur career and his five years on tour, including that famous early win over Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also chat from Aaron about having Fergal O'Brien as coach and his hopes for the future. He really is engaging company, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Plus a look ahead at Wuhan Open qualifying as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter. Michael McMullan joins us soon, so your questions for Michael would be most welcome too. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We are delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2025 summer season, with Aaron Hill joining Phil and Nick. Aaron talks to us about his amateur career and his five years on tour, including that famous early win over Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also chat from Aaron about having Fergal O'Brien as coach and his hopes for the future. He really is engaging company, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Plus a look ahead at Wuhan Open qualifying as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter. Michael McMullan joins us soon, so your questions for Michael would be most welcome too. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We are delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2025 summer season, with Aaron Hill joining Phil and Nick. Aaron talks to us about his amateur career and his five years on tour, including that famous early win over Ronnie O'Sullivan.


There's also chat from Aaron about having Fergal O'Brien as coach and his hopes for the future. He really is engaging company, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.


Plus a look ahead at Wuhan Open qualifying as the 2025-26 season gets under way. Keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter. Michael McMullan joins us soon, so your questions for Michael would be most welcome too. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4227 Talking Snooker Episode 210 - WE ARE BACK!!! - Bai Yulu wins Women's World Championship + Q School Hello everyone. Phil and Nick are back. And there's loads to catch up on, including victory for Bai Yulu and the 12 players who have won two-year tour cards from Q School events in the UK and Thailand. There's also a look back at the World Seniors and glory for Alfie Burden, plus a look forward to a busy summer of snooker. We hope you enjoyed the break and your views are still always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Hello everyone. Phil and Nick are back. And there's loads to catch up on, including victory for Bai Yulu and the 12 players who have won two-year tour cards from Q School events in the UK and Thailand. There's also a look back at the World Seniors and glory for Alfie Burden, plus a look forward to a busy summer of snooker. We hope you enjoyed the break and your views are still always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hello everyone. Phil and Nick are back. And there's loads to catch up on, including victory for Bai Yulu and the 12 players who have won two-year tour cards from Q School events in the UK and Thailand.


There's also a look back at the World Seniors and glory for Alfie Burden, plus a look forward to a busy summer of snooker.


We hope you enjoyed the break and your views are still always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3644 Talking Snooker Episode 209 - Zhao Xintong wins World Championship + Review of 24/25 snooker season (and Sheffield glory for Phil) Phil and Nick are back again with the final episode of the season, reflecting on an historic moment for the sport as Zhao Xintong becomes snooker's first ever Chinese world champion. There's also more talk about the complications surrounding Zhao's win, including complaints from several players that the new world champion - who has recently returned from a ban for his involvement in the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal - will keep his ranking points for next season. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including television coverage. And we don't hesitate to bring you details of Sheffield glory for Phil, who took home the trophy after winning the Media World Championship. We also catch up with your correspondence and end the episode by reviewing the 24/25 season. Highlights included four tournament wins for Kyren Wilson, UK Championship glory for Judd Trump, Masters victory for Shaun Murphy and a return to the winner's circle at last for star names Ding Junhui and John Higgins. That's your lot for now and we'll be taking a break from the podcast for the next month. We look forward to you joining us again in June when we'll be back with our summer season of episodes. Sincere thanks for your company throughout the last 11 months - and for all the kind words you've said to us in person or via emails and tweets. All the best to Talking Snooker listeners everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 00:09:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back again with the final episode of the season, reflecting on an historic moment for the sport as Zhao Xintong becomes snooker's first ever Chinese world champion. There's also more talk about the complications surrounding Zhao's win, including complaints from several players that the new world champion - who has recently returned from a ban for his involvement in the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal - will keep his ranking points for next season. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including television coverage. And we don't hesitate to bring you details of Sheffield glory for Phil, who took home the trophy after winning the Media World Championship. We also catch up with your correspondence and end the episode by reviewing the 24/25 season. Highlights included four tournament wins for Kyren Wilson, UK Championship glory for Judd Trump, Masters victory for Shaun Murphy and a return to the winner's circle at last for star names Ding Junhui and John Higgins. That's your lot for now and we'll be taking a break from the podcast for the next month. We look forward to you joining us again in June when we'll be back with our summer season of episodes. Sincere thanks for your company throughout the last 11 months - and for all the kind words you've said to us in person or via emails and tweets. All the best to Talking Snooker listeners everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back again with the final episode of the season, reflecting on an historic moment for the sport as Zhao Xintong becomes snooker's first ever Chinese world champion.


There's also more talk about the complications surrounding Zhao's win, including complaints from several players that the new world champion - who has recently returned from a ban for his involvement in the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal - will keep his ranking points for next season.


There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including television coverage. And we don't hesitate to bring you details of Sheffield glory for Phil, who took home the trophy after winning the Media World Championship.


We also catch up with your correspondence and end the episode by reviewing the 24/25 season. Highlights included four tournament wins for Kyren Wilson, UK Championship glory for Judd Trump, Masters victory for Shaun Murphy and a return to the winner's circle at last for star names Ding Junhui and John Higgins.


That's your lot for now and we'll be taking a break from the podcast for the next month. We look forward to you joining us again in June when we'll be back with our summer season of episodes. Sincere thanks for your company throughout the last 11 months - and for all the kind words you've said to us in person or via emails and tweets.


All the best to Talking Snooker listeners everywhere

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]]> 4862 Talking Snooker Episode 208 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: The Final Act with super fan Rob Francis This really is no normal episode of Talking Snooker. Wonderful chaos for an hour, as we natter away about the game and this World Championship with super fan Rob Francis. We are joined by a succession of big snooker characters, including two former world champions. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. We'll return later this week with our final episode of the season, reflecting on this tournament and the season as a whole. Last chance to get your views in for that episode - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 12:02:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh This really is no normal episode of Talking Snooker. Wonderful chaos for an hour, as we natter away about the game and this World Championship with super fan Rob Francis. We are joined by a succession of big snooker characters, including two former world champions. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. We'll return later this week with our final episode of the season, reflecting on this tournament and the season as a whole. Last chance to get your views in for that episode - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This really is no normal episode of Talking Snooker. Wonderful chaos for an hour, as we natter away about the game and this World Championship with super fan Rob Francis.


We are joined by a succession of big snooker characters, including two former world champions. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.


We'll return later this week with our final episode of the season, reflecting on this tournament and the season as a whole. Last chance to get your views in for that episode - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3924 Talking Snooker Episode 207 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: Second round + quarter-finals review We're back. What a World Championship this is. We've nattered away about the second round and quarter-finals at the Crucible and looked ahead to the semi-finals. We have just two more episodes left of our season now. We'll be joined by Rob Francis this weekend and will then review the tournament in full next week. Keep your correspondence coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 May 2025 11:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We're back. What a World Championship this is. We've nattered away about the second round and quarter-finals at the Crucible and looked ahead to the semi-finals. We have just two more episodes left of our season now. We'll be joined by Rob Francis this weekend and will then review the tournament in full next week. Keep your correspondence coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're back. What a World Championship this is. We've nattered away about the second round and quarter-finals at the Crucible and looked ahead to the semi-finals.


We have just two more episodes left of our season now. We'll be joined by Rob Francis this weekend and will then review the tournament in full next week. Keep your correspondence coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 2989 Talking Snooker Episode 206 - World Championship 2025 STORY SO FAR Nick and Phil review the first round of the World Championship, in what has been a marvellous tournament so far. There's been exits for defending champion Kyren Wilson and four time winner Mark Selby, a return to action for Ronnie O'Sullivan and a host of dramatic finishes. We'll return after the quarter-finals to look back at all the best of 25 frame matches at the tournament. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:10:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the first round of the World Championship, in what has been a marvellous tournament so far. There's been exits for defending champion Kyren Wilson and four time winner Mark Selby, a return to action for Ronnie O'Sullivan and a host of dramatic finishes. We'll return after the quarter-finals to look back at all the best of 25 frame matches at the tournament. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil review the first round of the World Championship, in what has been a marvellous tournament so far. There's been exits for defending champion Kyren Wilson and four time winner Mark Selby, a return to action for Ronnie O'Sullivan and a host of dramatic finishes.


We'll return after the quarter-finals to look back at all the best of 25 frame matches at the tournament. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3958 Talking Snooker Episode 205 - World Championship 2025 Preview with Shane MacDermott Nick and Phil are joined by one of the big hitters of the snooker press room, Shane MacDermott, to look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible. We look ahead to every first round match to come, which will include Ronnie O'Sullivan taking on Ali Carter. We also reflect on the dramas of world qualifying, including the two Judgement Days. We'll be a Thursday and Friday service in the coming weeks and aim to return when the first round at the Crucible is complete. Enjoy the tournament everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:32:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of the big hitters of the snooker press room, Shane MacDermott, to look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible. We look ahead to every first round match to come, which will include Ronnie O'Sullivan taking on Ali Carter. We also reflect on the dramas of world qualifying, including the two Judgement Days. We'll be a Thursday and Friday service in the coming weeks and aim to return when the first round at the Crucible is complete. Enjoy the tournament everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by one of the big hitters of the snooker press room, Shane MacDermott, to look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible.


We look ahead to every first round match to come, which will include Ronnie O'Sullivan taking on Ali Carter. We also reflect on the dramas of world qualifying, including the two Judgement Days.


We'll be a Thursday and Friday service in the coming weeks and aim to return when the first round at the Crucible is complete. Enjoy the tournament everyone.




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]]> 5364 Talking Snooker Episode 204 - John Higgins wins Tour Championship + world qualifying latest Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, to reflect on a magnificent victory for John Higgins at the Tour Championship. There's talk about the week overall, including our own visits to Manchester for the tournament. There's loads more besides in this episode, including the latest from World Championship qualifying in Sheffield, news of the referee for the world final and an update on future hosting of the tournament. We'll return next week after the World Championship draw to look ahead to round one at the Crucible and reflect on more qualifying action, with the Judgement Day climax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:08:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, to reflect on a magnificent victory for John Higgins at the Tour Championship. There's talk about the week overall, including our own visits to Manchester for the tournament. There's loads more besides in this episode, including the latest from World Championship qualifying in Sheffield, news of the referee for the world final and an update on future hosting of the tournament. We'll return next week after the World Championship draw to look ahead to round one at the Crucible and reflect on more qualifying action, with the Judgement Day climax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, to reflect on a magnificent victory for John Higgins at the Tour Championship. There's talk about the week overall, including our own visits to Manchester for the tournament.


There's loads more besides in this episode, including the latest from World Championship qualifying in Sheffield, news of the referee for the world final and an update on future hosting of the tournament.


We'll return next week after the World Championship draw to look ahead to round one at the Crucible and reflect on more qualifying action, with the Judgement Day climax.

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]]> 4173 Talking Snooker Episode 203 - Ben Woollaston special + Your Views Ben Woollaston joins Phil and Nick to talk about his career so far. It's a fascinating conversation, which takes in meeting Mark Selby as a boy, what Judd Trump was like as a junior, playing at the Crucible and reaching the Welsh Open final. There's also some sadder talk about Ben's recent health struggles, which he believes resulted from taking the Covid vaccine. Plus his welcome return to form lately and his hopes for the future. In a marathon episode, we also report on an outrageous early result at the Tour Championship in Manchester, the British Women's Open and look ahead to world qualifying. Plus we catch up on your correspondence. We'll return next week for a full review of the Tour Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:55:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Ben Woollaston joins Phil and Nick to talk about his career so far. It's a fascinating conversation, which takes in meeting Mark Selby as a boy, what Judd Trump was like as a junior, playing at the Crucible and reaching the Welsh Open final. There's also some sadder talk about Ben's recent health struggles, which he believes resulted from taking the Covid vaccine. Plus his welcome return to form lately and his hopes for the future. In a marathon episode, we also report on an outrageous early result at the Tour Championship in Manchester, the British Women's Open and look ahead to world qualifying. Plus we catch up on your correspondence. We'll return next week for a full review of the Tour Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ben Woollaston joins Phil and Nick to talk about his career so far. It's a fascinating conversation, which takes in meeting Mark Selby as a boy, what Judd Trump was like as a junior, playing at the Crucible and reaching the Welsh Open final. There's also some sadder talk about Ben's recent health struggles, which he believes resulted from taking the Covid vaccine. Plus his welcome return to form lately and his hopes for the future.


In a marathon episode, we also report on an outrageous early result at the Tour Championship in Manchester, the British Women's Open and look ahead to world qualifying. Plus we catch up on your correspondence. We'll return next week for a full review of the Tour Championship.

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]]> 6582 Talking Snooker Episode 202 - Kyren Wilson wins Players Championship + Tour Championship preview Nick and Phil return to review the Players Championship in Telford, where Kyren Wilson claimed his fourth tournament win of the season. There's also a look ahead to the Tour Championship and a round-up of all the latest snooker news. We'll return next week to catch up with all your correspondence. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:57:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return to review the Players Championship in Telford, where Kyren Wilson claimed his fourth tournament win of the season. There's also a look ahead to the Tour Championship and a round-up of all the latest snooker news. We'll return next week to catch up with all your correspondence. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return to review the Players Championship in Telford, where Kyren Wilson claimed his fourth tournament win of the season.


There's also a look ahead to the Tour Championship and a round-up of all the latest snooker news.


We'll return next week to catch up with all your correspondence. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3543 Talking Snooker Episode 201 - Zak Surety special Phil and Nick welcome a very entertaining guest to the podcast in Zak Surety, who has just had his best ever tournament run at the World Open. There's loads of good stuff here from Zak, including his early days on tour, friendship with Stuart Bingham, his recent maximum break and hopes for the future. There's all the rest of the snooker news too, including a number of players winning two year tour cards. We'll return next week with a review of the Players Championship in Telford and preview of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick welcome a very entertaining guest to the podcast in Zak Surety, who has just had his best ever tournament run at the World Open. There's loads of good stuff here from Zak, including his early days on tour, friendship with Stuart Bingham, his recent maximum break and hopes for the future. There's all the rest of the snooker news too, including a number of players winning two year tour cards. We'll return next week with a review of the Players Championship in Telford and preview of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick welcome a very entertaining guest to the podcast in Zak Surety, who has just had his best ever tournament run at the World Open. There's loads of good stuff here from Zak, including his early days on tour, friendship with Stuart Bingham, his recent maximum break and hopes for the future.


There's all the rest of the snooker news too, including a number of players winning two year tour cards. We'll return next week with a review of the Players Championship in Telford and preview of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

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]]> 5065 Talking Snooker Episode 200 - Neil Robertson wins World Grand Prix + Double Century of episodes We're there. Two hundred episodes. That's a lot of talking snooker by anyone's standards. In this landmark episode, we reflect on World Grand Prix glory for Neil Robertson and look ahead to the Players Championship. There's all the rest of the snooker news too plus a wee bit of chat about reaching our double century. Our lines are always open to you. Tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:26:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We're there. Two hundred episodes. That's a lot of talking snooker by anyone's standards. In this landmark episode, we reflect on World Grand Prix glory for Neil Robertson and look ahead to the Players Championship. There's all the rest of the snooker news too plus a wee bit of chat about reaching our double century. Our lines are always open to you. Tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We're there. Two hundred episodes. That's a lot of talking snooker by anyone's standards. In this landmark episode, we reflect on World Grand Prix glory for Neil Robertson and look ahead to the Players Championship.


There's all the rest of the snooker news too plus a wee bit of chat about reaching our double century. Our lines are always open to you. Tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3120 Talking Snooker Episode 199 - John Higgins wins World Open + World Grand Prix John Higgins is celebrating his first ranking tournament victory for four years, and the 32nd of his magnificent career. Phil and Nick return to reflect on his success at the World Open in Yushan. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, plus news on the Q Tour Global Play-Offs and the World Disability Snooker Championship. We'll bring you our 200th episode next week - keep your thoughts coming to us, tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:47:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh John Higgins is celebrating his first ranking tournament victory for four years, and the 32nd of his magnificent career. Phil and Nick return to reflect on his success at the World Open in Yushan. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, plus news on the Q Tour Global Play-Offs and the World Disability Snooker Championship. We'll bring you our 200th episode next week - keep your thoughts coming to us, tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices John Higgins is celebrating his first ranking tournament victory for four years, and the 32nd of his magnificent career. Phil and Nick return to reflect on his success at the World Open in Yushan.


There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, plus news on the Q Tour Global Play-Offs and the World Disability Snooker Championship.


We'll bring you our 200th episode next week - keep your thoughts coming to us, tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4416 Talking Snooker Episode 198 - Tessa Davidson special Nick and Phil are joined by the women's world seniors champion Tessa Davidson. There's loads of talk about Tessa's success in the 1980s and 90s, her long break from the sport and her prolific success since returning. Tessa also gives us her views on how we can get more girls into playing snooker and the future of the women's game. There's plenty more besides, including the latest from the World Open in Yushan, the draw for the World Grand Prix and news of a ban and fine for Matt Selt following 'rude and aggressive' behaviour in Saudi Arabia last year. We'll be back next week to review the climax of the World Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:34:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the women's world seniors champion Tessa Davidson. There's loads of talk about Tessa's success in the 1980s and 90s, her long break from the sport and her prolific success since returning. Tessa also gives us her views on how we can get more girls into playing snooker and the future of the women's game. There's plenty more besides, including the latest from the World Open in Yushan, the draw for the World Grand Prix and news of a ban and fine for Matt Selt following 'rude and aggressive' behaviour in Saudi Arabia last year. We'll be back next week to review the climax of the World Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by the women's world seniors champion Tessa Davidson. There's loads of talk about Tessa's success in the 1980s and 90s, her long break from the sport and her prolific success since returning. Tessa also gives us her views on how we can get more girls into playing snooker and the future of the women's game.


There's plenty more besides, including the latest from the World Open in Yushan, the draw for the World Grand Prix and news of a ban and fine for Matt Selt following 'rude and aggressive' behaviour in Saudi Arabia last year.


We'll be back next week to review the climax of the World Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com






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]]> 5896 Talking Snooker Episode 197 - Mark Selby wins Welsh Open Phil and Nick are back with a new episode straight after the Welsh Open final in Llandudno, where Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire to claim the title. There's plenty of chat about the week overall at the final Home Nations of the season, including tributes to two unforgettable champions from Wales, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths. We also look ahead to the World Open, which gets under way next weekend. In our next episode, Tessa Davidson will join us and you're more than welcome to send your questions in - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back with a new episode straight after the Welsh Open final in Llandudno, where Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire to claim the title. There's plenty of chat about the week overall at the final Home Nations of the season, including tributes to two unforgettable champions from Wales, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths. We also look ahead to the World Open, which gets under way next weekend. In our next episode, Tessa Davidson will join us and you're more than welcome to send your questions in - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back with a new episode straight after the Welsh Open final in Llandudno, where Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire to claim the title.


There's plenty of chat about the week overall at the final Home Nations of the season, including tributes to two unforgettable champions from Wales, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths.


We also look ahead to the World Open, which gets under way next weekend. In our next episode, Tessa Davidson will join us and you're more than welcome to send your questions in - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3093 Talking Snooker Episode 196 - Latest News & Latest Views Nick and Phil are back with a mixture of latest news and your views. We reflect on victory for Mark Selby in the Championship League and the latest on the Welsh Open. There's news of glory for Reanne Evans in Belgium and success for Liam Highfield on the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including snooker mascot Johnny Potalot, where to go during the World Championship in Sheffield and the former player now working for TfL. We'll return after this weekend's Welsh Open final, while we'll be joined by Tessa Davidson at the end of this month. If you have any snooker opinions or questions for Tessa, please drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:43:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back with a mixture of latest news and your views. We reflect on victory for Mark Selby in the Championship League and the latest on the Welsh Open. There's news of glory for Reanne Evans in Belgium and success for Liam Highfield on the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including snooker mascot Johnny Potalot, where to go during the World Championship in Sheffield and the former player now working for TfL. We'll return after this weekend's Welsh Open final, while we'll be joined by Tessa Davidson at the end of this month. If you have any snooker opinions or questions for Tessa, please drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back with a mixture of latest news and your views. We reflect on victory for Mark Selby in the Championship League and the latest on the Welsh Open. There's news of glory for Reanne Evans in Belgium and success for Liam Highfield on the Q Tour.


We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including snooker mascot Johnny Potalot, where to go during the World Championship in Sheffield and the former player now working for TfL.


We'll return after this weekend's Welsh Open final, while we'll be joined by Tessa Davidson at the end of this month. If you have any snooker opinions or questions for Tessa, please drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4086 Talking Snooker Episode 195 - Gary Wilson special + Kyren Wilson wins German Masters + Nick in Berlin Nick and Phil are back with a marathon episode. Welsh Open champion Gary Wilson joins us ahead of the defence of his title in Llandudno. Gary talks about his time growing up, including appearing on Junior Big Break, and his early days on tour. There's chat too about his years away from the tour and working in other jobs, and his brilliant return which has featured a World Championship semi-final and three ranking tournament wins in the last 26 months. There's also plenty on the German Masters, with Kyren Wilson claiming his third tournament success of the season with victory over Barry Hawkins in a terrific final. Nick talks about his time in Berlin and delivers his verdict on the Tempodrom. There's loads more too in this two hour special, including the Welsh Open, news from the WSF Championships in Morocco and even a hint towards a new tournament venue for next season. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording and please do keep your thoughts coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back with a marathon episode. Welsh Open champion Gary Wilson joins us ahead of the defence of his title in Llandudno. Gary talks about his time growing up, including appearing on Junior Big Break, and his early days on tour. There's chat too about his years away from the tour and working in other jobs, and his brilliant return which has featured a World Championship semi-final and three ranking tournament wins in the last 26 months. There's also plenty on the German Masters, with Kyren Wilson claiming his third tournament success of the season with victory over Barry Hawkins in a terrific final. Nick talks about his time in Berlin and delivers his verdict on the Tempodrom. There's loads more too in this two hour special, including the Welsh Open, news from the WSF Championships in Morocco and even a hint towards a new tournament venue for next season. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording and please do keep your thoughts coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back with a marathon episode. Welsh Open champion Gary Wilson joins us ahead of the defence of his title in Llandudno. Gary talks about his time growing up, including appearing on Junior Big Break, and his early days on tour. There's chat too about his years away from the tour and working in other jobs, and his brilliant return which has featured a World Championship semi-final and three ranking tournament wins in the last 26 months.


There's also plenty on the German Masters, with Kyren Wilson claiming his third tournament success of the season with victory over Barry Hawkins in a terrific final. Nick talks about his time in Berlin and delivers his verdict on the Tempodrom.


There's loads more too in this two hour special, including the Welsh Open, news from the WSF Championships in Morocco and even a hint towards a new tournament venue for next season. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording and please do keep your thoughts coming in to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 7016 Talking Snooker Episode 194 - Latest News + Your Views Phil and Nick are back, with one of our episodes combining news and views. There's chat about the latest from the German Masters in Berlin and an exciting tournament victory for Mink Nutcharut in Morocco. Plus the Championship League, the teenager who has won a new two year tour card and news that TNT Sports will replace Eurosport in the UK and Ireland. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including the Masters and glory for Shaun Murphy, the new BBC deal to show live coverage of snooker until 2032 and how to boost participation in the sport in clubs. We'll return next week with a full review of events in Berlin. Your views are always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:36:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back, with one of our episodes combining news and views. There's chat about the latest from the German Masters in Berlin and an exciting tournament victory for Mink Nutcharut in Morocco. Plus the Championship League, the teenager who has won a new two year tour card and news that TNT Sports will replace Eurosport in the UK and Ireland. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including the Masters and glory for Shaun Murphy, the new BBC deal to show live coverage of snooker until 2032 and how to boost participation in the sport in clubs. We'll return next week with a full review of events in Berlin. Your views are always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back, with one of our episodes combining news and views. There's chat about the latest from the German Masters in Berlin and an exciting tournament victory for Mink Nutcharut in Morocco. Plus the Championship League, the teenager who has won a new two year tour card and news that TNT Sports will replace Eurosport in the UK and Ireland.


We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including the Masters and glory for Shaun Murphy, the new BBC deal to show live coverage of snooker until 2032 and how to boost participation in the sport in clubs.


We'll return next week with a full review of events in Berlin. Your views are always welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 4336 Talking Snooker Episode 193 - Shaun Murphy wins 2025 Masters Phil and Nick are back to reflect on a brilliant edition of the Masters, which culminated in victory for Shaun Murphy over Kyren Wilson in the final. There's talk about Murphy's triumph - including his maximum in the semi-finals - plus the week at Alexandra Palace overall, including Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrawing and the subsequent discussion about mental health on Eurosport. On a busy episode, there's also the latest from the Championship League, a German Masters preview and news from the WSF Championships in Morocco. Keep your thoughts coming and we'll catch up with your correspondence next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back to reflect on a brilliant edition of the Masters, which culminated in victory for Shaun Murphy over Kyren Wilson in the final. There's talk about Murphy's triumph - including his maximum in the semi-finals - plus the week at Alexandra Palace overall, including Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrawing and the subsequent discussion about mental health on Eurosport. On a busy episode, there's also the latest from the Championship League, a German Masters preview and news from the WSF Championships in Morocco. Keep your thoughts coming and we'll catch up with your correspondence next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back to reflect on a brilliant edition of the Masters, which culminated in victory for Shaun Murphy over Kyren Wilson in the final.


There's talk about Murphy's triumph - including his maximum in the semi-finals - plus the week at Alexandra Palace overall, including Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrawing and the subsequent discussion about mental health on Eurosport.


On a busy episode, there's also the latest from the Championship League, a German Masters preview and news from the WSF Championships in Morocco.


Keep your thoughts coming and we'll catch up with your correspondence next week.

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]]> 4500 Talking Snooker Episode 192 - Masters 2025 Preview We look ahead to the Masters on its 50th birthday, previewing all the first round matches to come at Alexandra Palace and remembering some classic moments over the years. Keep your thoughts coming throughout the tournament and we'll return afterwards to review all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:35:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh We look ahead to the Masters on its 50th birthday, previewing all the first round matches to come at Alexandra Palace and remembering some classic moments over the years. Keep your thoughts coming throughout the tournament and we'll return afterwards to review all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We look ahead to the Masters on its 50th birthday, previewing all the first round matches to come at Alexandra Palace and remembering some classic moments over the years.


Keep your thoughts coming throughout the tournament and we'll return afterwards to review all the action.

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]]> 3355 Talking Snooker Episode 191 - Radzi Chinyanganya special Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya for our first episode of 2025. Radzi takes us on a whistle-stop tour through his life and career, from trying to compete at the Winter Olympics in skeleton bobsleigh to presenting Blue Peter and now hosting coverage of the biggest snooker tournaments on television. So many highlights here including: *Working with Jimmy White *That interview with Ronnie O'Sullivan *Events in Saudi Arabia *The future of the Crucible *Presenting on Blue Peter *His faith and belief in God ***Plus a surprise impression of Barry Hearn*** ...and even that just scratches the surface. We'd love to have your company for this episode. We'll return next week with a match by match preview of the Masters. Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:21:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya for our first episode of 2025. Radzi takes us on a whistle-stop tour through his life and career, from trying to compete at the Winter Olympics in skeleton bobsleigh to presenting Blue Peter and now hosting coverage of the biggest snooker tournaments on television. So many highlights here including: *Working with Jimmy White *That interview with Ronnie O'Sullivan *Events in Saudi Arabia *The future of the Crucible *Presenting on Blue Peter *His faith and belief in God ***Plus a surprise impression of Barry Hearn*** ...and even that just scratches the surface. We'd love to have your company for this episode. We'll return next week with a match by match preview of the Masters. Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya for our first episode of 2025. Radzi takes us on a whistle-stop tour through his life and career, from trying to compete at the Winter Olympics in skeleton bobsleigh to presenting Blue Peter and now hosting coverage of the biggest snooker tournaments on television.


So many highlights here including:


*Working with Jimmy White

*That interview with Ronnie O'Sullivan

*Events in Saudi Arabia

*The future of the Crucible

*Presenting on Blue Peter

*His faith and belief in God

***Plus a surprise impression of Barry Hearn***


...and even that just scratches the surface. We'd love to have your company for this episode. We'll return next week with a match by match preview of the Masters.


Happy New Year to all our listeners.


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]]> 6430 Talking Snooker Episode 190 - Christmas Special: Review of the Year 2024 Nick and Phil bring you a Christmas Special episode of the podcast, as we look back on the last twelve months in snooker. From Ronnie O'Sullivan winning his eighth Masters title to Lei Peifan's shock Scottish Open success, via Crucible glory for Kyren Wilson and another stellar year of success for Judd Trump. We also catch up on the action on the table in the days before Christmas, including the latest Saudi Invitational and qualifying for the German Masters and World Open. And we reflect on the sad news of the deaths of former British Open winner Silvino Francisco and the sport's best ever compere, Alan Hughes. Sincere thanks for joining us in big numbers again throughout 2024 and we very much look forward to your company in 2025, when we'll kick off with a guest appearance from Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil bring you a Christmas Special episode of the podcast, as we look back on the last twelve months in snooker. From Ronnie O'Sullivan winning his eighth Masters title to Lei Peifan's shock Scottish Open success, via Crucible glory for Kyren Wilson and another stellar year of success for Judd Trump. We also catch up on the action on the table in the days before Christmas, including the latest Saudi Invitational and qualifying for the German Masters and World Open. And we reflect on the sad news of the deaths of former British Open winner Silvino Francisco and the sport's best ever compere, Alan Hughes. Sincere thanks for joining us in big numbers again throughout 2024 and we very much look forward to your company in 2025, when we'll kick off with a guest appearance from Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil bring you a Christmas Special episode of the podcast, as we look back on the last twelve months in snooker. From Ronnie O'Sullivan winning his eighth Masters title to Lei Peifan's shock Scottish Open success, via Crucible glory for Kyren Wilson and another stellar year of success for Judd Trump.


We also catch up on the action on the table in the days before Christmas, including the latest Saudi Invitational and qualifying for the German Masters and World Open. And we reflect on the sad news of the deaths of former British Open winner Silvino Francisco and the sport's best ever compere, Alan Hughes.


Sincere thanks for joining us in big numbers again throughout 2024 and we very much look forward to your company in 2025, when we'll kick off with a guest appearance from Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners.

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]]> 5452 Talking Snooker Episode 189 - Lei Peifan wins Scottish Open + Latest News Lei Peifan is celebrating the most surprising of victories at the Scottish Open and in this new episode, we reflect on his stunning success. There's a review of the final between two 21-year-olds, Lei and Wu Yize. Plus all the results and stories from the last 16 stage onwards. There's also plenty of other snooker news, including the latest Saudi Invitational, German Masters qualifying and Zhao Xintong at Q School. We'll be back very soon with our Christmas Special episode, when we'll look back at snooker in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:12:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Lei Peifan is celebrating the most surprising of victories at the Scottish Open and in this new episode, we reflect on his stunning success. There's a review of the final between two 21-year-olds, Lei and Wu Yize. Plus all the results and stories from the last 16 stage onwards. There's also plenty of other snooker news, including the latest Saudi Invitational, German Masters qualifying and Zhao Xintong at Q School. We'll be back very soon with our Christmas Special episode, when we'll look back at snooker in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lei Peifan is celebrating the most surprising of victories at the Scottish Open and in this new episode, we reflect on his stunning success. There's a review of the final between two 21-year-olds, Lei and Wu Yize. Plus all the results and stories from the last 16 stage onwards.


There's also plenty of other snooker news, including the latest Saudi Invitational, German Masters qualifying and Zhao Xintong at Q School.


We'll be back very soon with our Christmas Special episode, when we'll look back at snooker in 2024.

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]]> 2925 Talking Snooker Episode 188 - Tom Ford wins Shoot Out + Your Views Nick and Phil to reflect on the Shoot Out in Leicester, which culminated in success for Tom Ford as he claimed a first ranking event victory at the age of 41. There's also chat about some of the crowd behaviour that crossed the line during the event. We take a look at the big stories from the opening days of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh too and catch up with your correspondence. Topics include: the fan experience at the Champion of Champions, Mark Allen's approach at the UK Championship and those unsavoury scenes at the Shoot Out. Plus an appeal from a listener in Spain following devastation caused to a snooker club in Valencia by recent flooding in the country. We'll return next week to review the climax of the Scottish Open and preview the Saudi invitational event. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:44:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil to reflect on the Shoot Out in Leicester, which culminated in success for Tom Ford as he claimed a first ranking event victory at the age of 41. There's also chat about some of the crowd behaviour that crossed the line during the event. We take a look at the big stories from the opening days of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh too and catch up with your correspondence. Topics include: the fan experience at the Champion of Champions, Mark Allen's approach at the UK Championship and those unsavoury scenes at the Shoot Out. Plus an appeal from a listener in Spain following devastation caused to a snooker club in Valencia by recent flooding in the country. We'll return next week to review the climax of the Scottish Open and preview the Saudi invitational event. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil to reflect on the Shoot Out in Leicester, which culminated in success for Tom Ford as he claimed a first ranking event victory at the age of 41. There's also chat about some of the crowd behaviour that crossed the line during the event.


We take a look at the big stories from the opening days of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh too and catch up with your correspondence. Topics include: the fan experience at the Champion of Champions, Mark Allen's approach at the UK Championship and those unsavoury scenes at the Shoot Out. Plus an appeal from a listener in Spain following devastation caused to a snooker club in Valencia by recent flooding in the country.


We'll return next week to review the climax of the Scottish Open and preview the Saudi invitational event. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 6000 Talking Snooker Episode 187 - Terry Griffiths tributes + Judd Trump wins UK Championship Nick and Phil reflect on the sad news that one of snooker's most celebrated and popular champions, Terry Griffiths, has died at the age of 77. There's a look back at Terry's wonderful career, which included World Championship glory in 1979, and his time as a fine television commentator and successful coach. We also read out some of the tributes from players, including from Stephen Hendry and Mark Allen. There's a look back at the UK Championship in York, which culminated in a fifth Triple Crown success for Judd Trump. There were a host of talking points to emerge from the event, including table conditions, average shot time and television coverage. There are details too of the Masters draw, a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Leicester and news of Women's Masters success for Reanne Evans in London. Plus Nick on his new audio service - Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe - and a special interview from the Snooker Chat website on our own Talking Snooker podcast. We'll return next week, when alongside all the latest snooker news we'll catch up with your correspondence. Contact us at any time - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:11:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on the sad news that one of snooker's most celebrated and popular champions, Terry Griffiths, has died at the age of 77. There's a look back at Terry's wonderful career, which included World Championship glory in 1979, and his time as a fine television commentator and successful coach. We also read out some of the tributes from players, including from Stephen Hendry and Mark Allen. There's a look back at the UK Championship in York, which culminated in a fifth Triple Crown success for Judd Trump. There were a host of talking points to emerge from the event, including table conditions, average shot time and television coverage. There are details too of the Masters draw, a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Leicester and news of Women's Masters success for Reanne Evans in London. Plus Nick on his new audio service - Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe - and a special interview from the Snooker Chat website on our own Talking Snooker podcast. We'll return next week, when alongside all the latest snooker news we'll catch up with your correspondence. Contact us at any time - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on the sad news that one of snooker's most celebrated and popular champions, Terry Griffiths, has died at the age of 77. There's a look back at Terry's wonderful career, which included World Championship glory in 1979, and his time as a fine television commentator and successful coach. We also read out some of the tributes from players, including from Stephen Hendry and Mark Allen.


There's a look back at the UK Championship in York, which culminated in a fifth Triple Crown success for Judd Trump. There were a host of talking points to emerge from the event, including table conditions, average shot time and television coverage.


There are details too of the Masters draw, a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Leicester and news of Women's Masters success for Reanne Evans in London. Plus Nick on his new audio service - Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe - and a special interview from the Snooker Chat website on our own Talking Snooker podcast.


We'll return next week, when alongside all the latest snooker news we'll catch up with your correspondence. Contact us at any time - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5979 Talking Snooker Episode 186 - UK Championship 2024 Preview Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the UK Championship in York. We preview all the first round matches to come and the tournament overall. Plus there's a look back at Judgement Day in Leicester. Keep your thoughts coming to us during the tournament, especially if you're attending the tournament. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:33:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the UK Championship in York. We preview all the first round matches to come and the tournament overall. Plus there's a look back at Judgement Day in Leicester. Keep your thoughts coming to us during the tournament, especially if you're attending the tournament. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the UK Championship in York. We preview all the first round matches to come and the tournament overall. Plus there's a look back at Judgement Day in Leicester.


Keep your thoughts coming to us during the tournament, especially if you're attending the tournament. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3238 Talking Snooker Episode 185 - Taylor Wilson + Champion of Champions Review Nick and Phil are joined by Taylor Wilson, the manager of his brother Kyren and Stuart Bingham. There's plenty of chat about the ins and outs of sports management, plus Kyren's Crucible triumph this year and whether the world champion really is underappreciated. Plus Taylor's own ambitions for the future. There's also a review of a brilliant victory for Mark Williams at the Champion of Champions plus the latest news from UK qualifying. And Nick sings to mark our fourth birthday. We'll return on Friday to review Judgement Day in Leicester and look ahead to the main stages of the UK Championship in York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:23:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Taylor Wilson, the manager of his brother Kyren and Stuart Bingham. There's plenty of chat about the ins and outs of sports management, plus Kyren's Crucible triumph this year and whether the world champion really is underappreciated. Plus Taylor's own ambitions for the future. There's also a review of a brilliant victory for Mark Williams at the Champion of Champions plus the latest news from UK qualifying. And Nick sings to mark our fourth birthday. We'll return on Friday to review Judgement Day in Leicester and look ahead to the main stages of the UK Championship in York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by Taylor Wilson, the manager of his brother Kyren and Stuart Bingham. There's plenty of chat about the ins and outs of sports management, plus Kyren's Crucible triumph this year and whether the world champion really is underappreciated. Plus Taylor's own ambitions for the future.


There's also a review of a brilliant victory for Mark Williams at the Champion of Champions plus the latest news from UK qualifying. And Nick sings to mark our fourth birthday.


We'll return on Friday to review Judgement Day in Leicester and look ahead to the main stages of the UK Championship in York.

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]]> 6498 Talking Snooker Episode 184 - Kyren Wilson wins Northern Ireland Open + Ding Junhui wins International Championship Nick and Phil are back and there's a lot to catch up on. There's talk about another success for world champion Kyren Wilson with his win at the Northern Ireland Open. And there's a full review of the International Championship, which culminated in victory for Ding Junhui. There's also a look ahead to another eagerly awaited edition of the Champion of Champions and a round-up of all the rest of the snooker news. Plus a few words about a certain election. We'll catch up with your correspondence soon. Please keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:22:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back and there's a lot to catch up on. There's talk about another success for world champion Kyren Wilson with his win at the Northern Ireland Open. And there's a full review of the International Championship, which culminated in victory for Ding Junhui. There's also a look ahead to another eagerly awaited edition of the Champion of Champions and a round-up of all the rest of the snooker news. Plus a few words about a certain election. We'll catch up with your correspondence soon. Please keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back and there's a lot to catch up on. There's talk about another success for world champion Kyren Wilson with his win at the Northern Ireland Open. And there's a full review of the International Championship, which culminated in victory for Ding Junhui.


There's also a look ahead to another eagerly awaited edition of the Champion of Champions and a round-up of all the rest of the snooker news. Plus a few words about a certain election.


We'll catch up with your correspondence soon. Please keep it coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5034 Talking Snooker Episode 183 - Your Views + Belfast latest Phil and Nick return with a new episode, with the main focus of our attention catching up with your correspondence. Subjects include Kyren Wilson's British Open complaints, the form of John Higgins and where to sit at the forthcoming UK Championship. There's also the big stories from the early action at the Northern Ireland Open and the rest of the snooker news. We'll be taking a break from the podcast now, but will return soon to catch up on everything that's happened in Belfast and the International Championship in China. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:07:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a new episode, with the main focus of our attention catching up with your correspondence. Subjects include Kyren Wilson's British Open complaints, the form of John Higgins and where to sit at the forthcoming UK Championship. There's also the big stories from the early action at the Northern Ireland Open and the rest of the snooker news. We'll be taking a break from the podcast now, but will return soon to catch up on everything that's happened in Belfast and the International Championship in China. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a new episode, with the main focus of our attention catching up with your correspondence. Subjects include Kyren Wilson's British Open complaints, the form of John Higgins and where to sit at the forthcoming UK Championship.


There's also the big stories from the early action at the Northern Ireland Open and the rest of the snooker news. We'll be taking a break from the podcast now, but will return soon to catch up on everything that's happened in Belfast and the International Championship in China.


Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5162 Talking Snooker Episode 182 - LIVE FROM SWADLINCOTE... Tony Meo Trophy + David Gilbert special Phil and Nick are live from David Gilbert's Potters Snooker & Pool Club in Swadlincote for the latest edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We talk about the battle for the trophy and reveal the venue for the 2025 match. Gilbert joins us for this episode and he is typically forthright on a number of matters, including match lengths, dress codes and the miss rule. If you'd like to respond to any of Dave's points, we'd love to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com There's also discussion about a first ranking event victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and a preview of the Northern Ireland Open. We will return next week with a Your Views episode, catching up with all your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:41:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are live from David Gilbert's Potters Snooker & Pool Club in Swadlincote for the latest edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We talk about the battle for the trophy and reveal the venue for the 2025 match. Gilbert joins us for this episode and he is typically forthright on a number of matters, including match lengths, dress codes and the miss rule. If you'd like to respond to any of Dave's points, we'd love to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com There's also discussion about a first ranking event victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and a preview of the Northern Ireland Open. We will return next week with a Your Views episode, catching up with all your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are live from David Gilbert's Potters Snooker & Pool Club in Swadlincote for the latest edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We talk about the battle for the trophy and reveal the venue for the 2025 match.


Gilbert joins us for this episode and he is typically forthright on a number of matters, including match lengths, dress codes and the miss rule. If you'd like to respond to any of Dave's points, we'd love to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


There's also discussion about a first ranking event victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and a preview of the Northern Ireland Open. We will return next week with a Your Views episode, catching up with all your correspondence.

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]]> 3925 Talking Snooker Episode 181 - Liam Highfield special Phil and Nick are joined by Liam Highfield to talk about his life in snooker so far and hopes for the future. Liam tells us about beating some of the game's biggest names, his three appearances at the Crucible and experiences so far on the Q Tour. He also talks candidly about suffering with Crohn's disease and having to deal with OCD. There's plenty to catch up with across the snooker world, including the latest from the Wuhan Open and news of victory for Mink Nutcharat at the Australian Women's Open. Plus qualifying for the International Championship and success for Zhao Xintong on the Q Tour. We'll return next week with a special live episode following the latest instalment of the Tony Meo Trophy. Please do keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:44:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by Liam Highfield to talk about his life in snooker so far and hopes for the future. Liam tells us about beating some of the game's biggest names, his three appearances at the Crucible and experiences so far on the Q Tour. He also talks candidly about suffering with Crohn's disease and having to deal with OCD. There's plenty to catch up with across the snooker world, including the latest from the Wuhan Open and news of victory for Mink Nutcharat at the Australian Women's Open. Plus qualifying for the International Championship and success for Zhao Xintong on the Q Tour. We'll return next week with a special live episode following the latest instalment of the Tony Meo Trophy. Please do keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by Liam Highfield to talk about his life in snooker so far and hopes for the future. Liam tells us about beating some of the game's biggest names, his three appearances at the Crucible and experiences so far on the Q Tour. He also talks candidly about suffering with Crohn's disease and having to deal with OCD.


There's plenty to catch up with across the snooker world, including the latest from the Wuhan Open and news of victory for Mink Nutcharat at the Australian Women's Open. Plus qualifying for the International Championship and success for Zhao Xintong on the Q Tour.


We'll return next week with a special live episode following the latest instalment of the Tony Meo Trophy. Please do keep your thoughts coming on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5538 Talking Snooker Episode 180 - Mark Selby wins British Open Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the British Open. There's also chat about runner-up John Higgins, who is back in the top 16 straight away, and friend of the podcast Oliver Lines, who reached his first ranking event semi-final. There's loads of other talking points from the week in Cheltenham, including the confusing schedule, complaints from Kyren Wilson about not being on the TV table and playing conditions in the arena. Plus news of Northern Ireland qualifying, the upcoming Wuhan Open, the Australian Women's Open and the death of snooker journalist Clive Everton. As well as all the usual podcast platforms, we are also now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO9NKMe-QcoJqwRiiDF81g We'll return soon. Your views on any snooker matters will as ever be most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the British Open. There's also chat about runner-up John Higgins, who is back in the top 16 straight away, and friend of the podcast Oliver Lines, who reached his first ranking event semi-final. There's loads of other talking points from the week in Cheltenham, including the confusing schedule, complaints from Kyren Wilson about not being on the TV table and playing conditions in the arena. Plus news of Northern Ireland qualifying, the upcoming Wuhan Open, the Australian Women's Open and the death of snooker journalist Clive Everton. As well as all the usual podcast platforms, we are also now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO9NKMe-QcoJqwRiiDF81g We'll return soon. Your views on any snooker matters will as ever be most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the British Open. There's also chat about runner-up John Higgins, who is back in the top 16 straight away, and friend of the podcast Oliver Lines, who reached his first ranking event semi-final.


There's loads of other talking points from the week in Cheltenham, including the confusing schedule, complaints from Kyren Wilson about not being on the TV table and playing conditions in the arena.


Plus news of Northern Ireland qualifying, the upcoming Wuhan Open, the Australian Women's Open and the death of snooker journalist Clive Everton.


As well as all the usual podcast platforms, we are also now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO9NKMe-QcoJqwRiiDF81g


We'll return soon. Your views on any snooker matters will as ever be most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3475 Talking Snooker Episode 179 - Neil Robertson wins English Open Nick and Phil return to reflect on Neil Robertson winning his first ranking tournament in more than two years with success at the English Open in Brentwood. There's also plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the final, and performance in the showpiece match, from Wu Yize. There's also early news from the British Open in Cheltenham, success for Dylan Emery on the Q Tour and plenty more besides. This episode was brought to you in association with Blackcurrant Lemsips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return to reflect on Neil Robertson winning his first ranking tournament in more than two years with success at the English Open in Brentwood. There's also plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the final, and performance in the showpiece match, from Wu Yize. There's also early news from the British Open in Cheltenham, success for Dylan Emery on the Q Tour and plenty more besides. This episode was brought to you in association with Blackcurrant Lemsips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return to reflect on Neil Robertson winning his first ranking tournament in more than two years with success at the English Open in Brentwood. There's also plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the final, and performance in the showpiece match, from Wu Yize.


There's also early news from the British Open in Cheltenham, success for Dylan Emery on the Q Tour and plenty more besides.


This episode was brought to you in association with Blackcurrant Lemsips.

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]]> 3194 Talking Snooker Episode 178 - Latest News and Latest Views with Rod Studd Nick and Phil return with a new episode and they are joined by a guest presenter, broadcaster Rod Studd. Rod delivers strong views on a number of matters, including Judd Trump's status in the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed in Brentwood this week and players returning to the sport after serving bans following the match fixing scandal. We also hear from Rod about his love of the game, his years covering darts for Sky and his inspirational recovery and return to work following a stroke. Plus we have all the latest from the English Open, look ahead to the British Open and bring you news of another autumnal snooker tradition, the Tony Meo Trophy. If you'd like to respond to anything you've heard here - or indeed you have a view on any snooker matter - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:39:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode and they are joined by a guest presenter, broadcaster Rod Studd. Rod delivers strong views on a number of matters, including Judd Trump's status in the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed in Brentwood this week and players returning to the sport after serving bans following the match fixing scandal. We also hear from Rod about his love of the game, his years covering darts for Sky and his inspirational recovery and return to work following a stroke. Plus we have all the latest from the English Open, look ahead to the British Open and bring you news of another autumnal snooker tradition, the Tony Meo Trophy. If you'd like to respond to anything you've heard here - or indeed you have a view on any snooker matter - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode and they are joined by a guest presenter, broadcaster Rod Studd. Rod delivers strong views on a number of matters, including Judd Trump's status in the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed in Brentwood this week and players returning to the sport after serving bans following the match fixing scandal.


We also hear from Rod about his love of the game, his years covering darts for Sky and his inspirational recovery and return to work following a stroke.


Plus we have all the latest from the English Open, look ahead to the British Open and bring you news of another autumnal snooker tradition, the Tony Meo Trophy.


If you'd like to respond to anything you've heard here - or indeed you have a view on any snooker matter - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 6671 Talking Snooker Episode 177 - Judd Trump wins in Saudi Arabia Phil and Nick return with the podcast to reflect on victory for Judd Trump in snooker's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. There's plenty of chat about the tournament, including its promotion, television coverage and crowd sizes. There's also talk about the UK Women's Championship, Seniors 900 in Hull, the return of Zhao Xintong and the English Open. Many thanks for tuning in and please do keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the podcast to reflect on victory for Judd Trump in snooker's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. There's plenty of chat about the tournament, including its promotion, television coverage and crowd sizes. There's also talk about the UK Women's Championship, Seniors 900 in Hull, the return of Zhao Xintong and the English Open. Many thanks for tuning in and please do keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the podcast to reflect on victory for Judd Trump in snooker's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. There's plenty of chat about the tournament, including its promotion, television coverage and crowd sizes.


There's also talk about the UK Women's Championship, Seniors 900 in Hull, the return of Zhao Xintong and the English Open.


Many thanks for tuning in and please do keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 5766 Talking Snooker Episode 176 - Saudi Arabia latest + Your Views Phil and Nick return with a new episode to reflect on the first half of the sport's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a review of the action so far and a look ahead to the biggest names entering, there's chat about a number of issues at the event, including the non-existent crowds. There's also the rest of the snooker news, including a maximum break on the amateur circuit. Plus we catch up with your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:16:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a new episode to reflect on the first half of the sport's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a review of the action so far and a look ahead to the biggest names entering, there's chat about a number of issues at the event, including the non-existent crowds. There's also the rest of the snooker news, including a maximum break on the amateur circuit. Plus we catch up with your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a new episode to reflect on the first half of the sport's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a review of the action so far and a look ahead to the biggest names entering, there's chat about a number of issues at the event, including the non-existent crowds.


There's also the rest of the snooker news, including a maximum break on the amateur circuit. Plus we catch up with your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3818 Talking Snooker Episode 175 - Kyren Wilson wins Xi-an Grand Prix + fourth major in Saudi Arabia Phil and Nick are back with a new episode and we're reflecting on a terrific victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix for world champion Kyren Wilson. We talk through the highlights of the week, including a run to the last four for Daniel Wells. There's also a look ahead to snooker's fourth major in Saudi Arabia, plus the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:10:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back with a new episode and we're reflecting on a terrific victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix for world champion Kyren Wilson. We talk through the highlights of the week, including a run to the last four for Daniel Wells. There's also a look ahead to snooker's fourth major in Saudi Arabia, plus the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back with a new episode and we're reflecting on a terrific victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix for world champion Kyren Wilson. We talk through the highlights of the week, including a run to the last four for Daniel Wells.


There's also a look ahead to snooker's fourth major in Saudi Arabia, plus the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4410 Talking Snooker Episode 174 - British Open & US Women's Open + Xian Grand Prix Preview Nick and Phil return with the podcast and there's plenty to catch up on, including action from the British Open and US Women's Open, plus a preview of the Xian Grand Prix. We also catch up with your correspondence too, round up the rest of the snooker news and reflect on the Olympics at the end of a memorable Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:32:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with the podcast and there's plenty to catch up on, including action from the British Open and US Women's Open, plus a preview of the Xian Grand Prix. We also catch up with your correspondence too, round up the rest of the snooker news and reflect on the Olympics at the end of a memorable Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with the podcast and there's plenty to catch up on, including action from the British Open and US Women's Open, plus a preview of the Xian Grand Prix.


We also catch up with your correspondence too, round up the rest of the snooker news and reflect on the Olympics at the end of a memorable Paris Games.

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]]> 3296 Talking Snooker Episode 173 - Oliver Lines Special + Qualifying news Phil and Nick are joined by Oliver Lines for our new episode. He tells us about his career so far, including reaching two recent tournament quarter-finals. There's chat about what it's been like to be on tour at the same time as his father Peter, and his friendship with Judd Trump. Plus Ollie's hopes for the future. There's also a catch up with a busy period of qualifying action, with some interesting results in both the Xian Grand Prix and Wuhan Open. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:56:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by Oliver Lines for our new episode. He tells us about his career so far, including reaching two recent tournament quarter-finals. There's chat about what it's been like to be on tour at the same time as his father Peter, and his friendship with Judd Trump. Plus Ollie's hopes for the future. There's also a catch up with a busy period of qualifying action, with some interesting results in both the Xian Grand Prix and Wuhan Open. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by Oliver Lines for our new episode. He tells us about his career so far, including reaching two recent tournament quarter-finals. There's chat about what it's been like to be on tour at the same time as his father Peter, and his friendship with Judd Trump. Plus Ollie's hopes for the future.


There's also a catch up with a busy period of qualifying action, with some interesting results in both the Xian Grand Prix and Wuhan Open. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 4963 Talking Snooker Episode 172 - Ray Reardon tributes + Judd Trump wins Shanghai Masters Nick and Phil pay tribute to the great Ray Reardon, who has died at the age of 91. There's talk about Ray's brilliant achievements on the table, including his six world titles, and amazing life off it. We have also included your thoughts and memories, which we appreciate you sending in. We also reflect on the action on the table, with Judd Trump storming to a dominant victory at the Shanghai Masters. Plus there's a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Please do feel free to keep your tributes to Ray Reardon coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:52:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil pay tribute to the great Ray Reardon, who has died at the age of 91. There's talk about Ray's brilliant achievements on the table, including his six world titles, and amazing life off it. We have also included your thoughts and memories, which we appreciate you sending in. We also reflect on the action on the table, with Judd Trump storming to a dominant victory at the Shanghai Masters. Plus there's a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Please do feel free to keep your tributes to Ray Reardon coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil pay tribute to the great Ray Reardon, who has died at the age of 91. There's talk about Ray's brilliant achievements on the table, including his six world titles, and amazing life off it. We have also included your thoughts and memories, which we appreciate you sending in.


We also reflect on the action on the table, with Judd Trump storming to a dominant victory at the Shanghai Masters. Plus there's a round up of the rest of the snooker news.


Please do feel free to keep your tributes to Ray Reardon coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3914 Talking Snooker Episode 171 - Latest News and Your Views Phil and Nick return with a new episode, as we catch up with your correspondence. Topics include John Higgins, venues for tournaments and BBC coverage. There's also a catch up with the early action from the Shanghai Masters, plus a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:50:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a new episode, as we catch up with your correspondence. Topics include John Higgins, venues for tournaments and BBC coverage. There's also a catch up with the early action from the Shanghai Masters, plus a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a new episode, as we catch up with your correspondence. Topics include John Higgins, venues for tournaments and BBC coverage.


There's also a catch up with the early action from the Shanghai Masters, plus a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker news.


Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


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]]> 3797 Talking Snooker Episode 170 - Ali Carter wins Championship League + Shanghai Masters Preview Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Ali Carter at the Championship League, as he beat Jackson Page in the final to claim the sixth ranking title of his career. There's also a look ahead to the Shanghai Masters and the rest of the snooker news. Plus Nick tells us about meeting up with a fan of the podcast in Germany. We'll return next week. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:55:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Ali Carter at the Championship League, as he beat Jackson Page in the final to claim the sixth ranking title of his career. There's also a look ahead to the Shanghai Masters and the rest of the snooker news. Plus Nick tells us about meeting up with a fan of the podcast in Germany. We'll return next week. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Ali Carter at the Championship League, as he beat Jackson Page in the final to claim the sixth ranking title of his career.


There's also a look ahead to the Shanghai Masters and the rest of the snooker news. Plus Nick tells us about meeting up with a fan of the podcast in Germany.


We'll return next week. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3154 Talking Snooker Episode 169 - Jak Jones special Nick and Phil are joined by World Championship runner-up Jak Jones in a marathon new episode of the podcast. Jak talks us through his memorable run to the final at the Crucible. There's chat about his memorable victories over a number of top players, and just coming up short against Kyren Wilson in the final. He also has his say again on comments made by Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham about his style of play during the tournament. Jak then reflects on his life and career in snooker so far, including the unlikely events that led to him being discovered, his difficult early days on tour and the sport being played behind closed doors. We also put your correspondence to Jak and reflect on the latest play in the Championship League. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:38:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by World Championship runner-up Jak Jones in a marathon new episode of the podcast. Jak talks us through his memorable run to the final at the Crucible. There's chat about his memorable victories over a number of top players, and just coming up short against Kyren Wilson in the final. He also has his say again on comments made by Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham about his style of play during the tournament. Jak then reflects on his life and career in snooker so far, including the unlikely events that led to him being discovered, his difficult early days on tour and the sport being played behind closed doors. We also put your correspondence to Jak and reflect on the latest play in the Championship League. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by World Championship runner-up Jak Jones in a marathon new episode of the podcast.


Jak talks us through his memorable run to the final at the Crucible. There's chat about his memorable victories over a number of top players, and just coming up short against Kyren Wilson in the final. He also has his say again on comments made by Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham about his style of play during the tournament.


Jak then reflects on his life and career in snooker so far, including the unlikely events that led to him being discovered, his difficult early days on tour and the sport being played behind closed doors.


We also put your correspondence to Jak and reflect on the latest play in the Championship League. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.







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]]> 6861 Talking Snooker Episode 168 - Season under way + Your Views Phil and Nick return to reflect on the first week of the 24-25 season. There's eight days of Championship League action to catch up on. Plus there's Your Views and a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:46:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return to reflect on the first week of the 24-25 season. There's eight days of Championship League action to catch up on. Plus there's Your Views and a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return to reflect on the first week of the 24-25 season. There's eight days of Championship League action to catch up on.


Plus there's Your Views and a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4048 Talking Snooker Episode 167 - Happy New Season with Kevin Garside Nick and Phil are joined by a special guest presenter Kevin Garside, the chief sports correspondent of the i Newspaper. There's more reflection on the recent World Championship, including those quarter-final exits for Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump. Plus we talk snooker in the media and Kevin's take on the sport's presence in newspapers. We'll catch up with all your correspondence in our next episode. Please do keep it coming. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:21:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by a special guest presenter Kevin Garside, the chief sports correspondent of the i Newspaper. There's more reflection on the recent World Championship, including those quarter-final exits for Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump. Plus we talk snooker in the media and Kevin's take on the sport's presence in newspapers. We'll catch up with all your correspondence in our next episode. Please do keep it coming. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by a special guest presenter Kevin Garside, the chief sports correspondent of the i Newspaper.


There's more reflection on the recent World Championship, including those quarter-final exits for Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump. Plus we talk snooker in the media and Kevin's take on the sport's presence in newspapers.


We'll catch up with all your correspondence in our next episode. Please do keep it coming. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3465 Talking Snooker Episode 166 - We are back! Phil and Nick return with a brand new episode for a brand new snooker season. We catch up with events at Q School and look ahead to the first event of the 24-25 season, the Championship League. We also pay tribute to Dene O'Kane, who has sadly died at the age of 61. Please keep your correspondence coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:04:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a brand new episode for a brand new snooker season. We catch up with events at Q School and look ahead to the first event of the 24-25 season, the Championship League. We also pay tribute to Dene O'Kane, who has sadly died at the age of 61. Please keep your correspondence coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a brand new episode for a brand new snooker season. We catch up with events at Q School and look ahead to the first event of the 24-25 season, the Championship League.


We also pay tribute to Dene O'Kane, who has sadly died at the age of 61. Please keep your correspondence coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4360 Talking Snooker Episode 165 - Kyren Wilson wins 2024 World Championship + Review of 23/24 snooker season Nick and Phil return with our final episode of the season, reflecting on World Championship glory for Kyren Wilson at the Crucible. We talk about his victory in the final over Jak Jones, as well as the semi-finals. We also chat about the tournament as a whole, including the television coverage, and catch up with your Sheffield correspondence. There's a look back at the World Seniors and a review of the 23/24 season, including news of the WST Awards. We'll now be away for a few weeks and will return in June for the start of the 24/25 season. Keep your thoughts coming to us in the meantime - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Thank you so much for all your company during the season, it's very much appreciated. The listeners really help to make this podcast what it is and we love having you there. See you soon for more of the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 22:46:59 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with our final episode of the season, reflecting on World Championship glory for Kyren Wilson at the Crucible. We talk about his victory in the final over Jak Jones, as well as the semi-finals. We also chat about the tournament as a whole, including the television coverage, and catch up with your Sheffield correspondence. There's a look back at the World Seniors and a review of the 23/24 season, including news of the WST Awards. We'll now be away for a few weeks and will return in June for the start of the 24/25 season. Keep your thoughts coming to us in the meantime - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Thank you so much for all your company during the season, it's very much appreciated. The listeners really help to make this podcast what it is and we love having you there. See you soon for more of the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with our final episode of the season, reflecting on World Championship glory for Kyren Wilson at the Crucible.


We talk about his victory in the final over Jak Jones, as well as the semi-finals. We also chat about the tournament as a whole, including the television coverage, and catch up with your Sheffield correspondence.


There's a look back at the World Seniors and a review of the 23/24 season, including news of the WST Awards.


We'll now be away for a few weeks and will return in June for the start of the 24/25 season. Keep your thoughts coming to us in the meantime - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


Thank you so much for all your company during the season, it's very much appreciated. The listeners really help to make this podcast what it is and we love having you there. See you soon for more of the same.


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]]> 4806 Talking Snooker Episode 164 - World Championship latest LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD with Mark and Ryan Watterson Nick and Phil are back with a special episode live from Sheffield, and they're joined by two brilliant guests in father and son, Mark and Ryan Watterson. There's plenty of chat about all the best of 25 matches played in the World Championship at the Crucible over the last week, from the second round and quarter-final stages, plus the latest news from the semi-finals. There's also plenty from Mark and Ryan too, including Mark's great love of this championship since he first came to the Crucible since 1977 and Ryan's new role as a media officer with the WPBSA. We also talk about the massive contribution made by another member of the Watterson family, Mark's late uncle Mike. He was first and foremost a promoter in snooker, being instrumental in the tournament moving to Sheffield. Alongside that, he was a fine player and commentator. We reflect on that and also talk about some of Mike's roles in a number of other sports, including football, darts and bowls. Keep your thoughts coming to us and we''ll catch up with all your correspondence in our final episode of the season next week. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 May 2024 18:18:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back with a special episode live from Sheffield, and they're joined by two brilliant guests in father and son, Mark and Ryan Watterson. There's plenty of chat about all the best of 25 matches played in the World Championship at the Crucible over the last week, from the second round and quarter-final stages, plus the latest news from the semi-finals. There's also plenty from Mark and Ryan too, including Mark's great love of this championship since he first came to the Crucible since 1977 and Ryan's new role as a media officer with the WPBSA. We also talk about the massive contribution made by another member of the Watterson family, Mark's late uncle Mike. He was first and foremost a promoter in snooker, being instrumental in the tournament moving to Sheffield. Alongside that, he was a fine player and commentator. We reflect on that and also talk about some of Mike's roles in a number of other sports, including football, darts and bowls. Keep your thoughts coming to us and we''ll catch up with all your correspondence in our final episode of the season next week. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back with a special episode live from Sheffield, and they're joined by two brilliant guests in father and son, Mark and Ryan Watterson.


There's plenty of chat about all the best of 25 matches played in the World Championship at the Crucible over the last week, from the second round and quarter-final stages, plus the latest news from the semi-finals.


There's also plenty from Mark and Ryan too, including Mark's great love of this championship since he first came to the Crucible since 1977 and Ryan's new role as a media officer with the WPBSA.


We also talk about the massive contribution made by another member of the Watterson family, Mark's late uncle Mike. He was first and foremost a promoter in snooker, being instrumental in the tournament moving to Sheffield. Alongside that, he was a fine player and commentator. We reflect on that and also talk about some of Mike's roles in a number of other sports, including football, darts and bowls.


Keep your thoughts coming to us and we''ll catch up with all your correspondence in our final episode of the season next week. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5586 Talking Snooker Episode 163 - World Championship 2024 STORY SO FAR including Crucible future Nick and Phil return with the latest news from the World Championship at the Crucible. On the table, there's a review of the first round stage and a look ahead at best of 25 matches in the coming days. Off the table, there's loads to talk about including the future of the Crucible and this week's media appearances from Barry Hearn. Plus the threat of a breakaway tour, which reportedly could attract some big name players from next season. And following the strong words about Hossein Vafaei's Crucible comments this week, we ask whether pundits are too easy on the biggest players in the game like Ronnie O'Sullivan. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we look forward to your company for our special live episode from Sheffield next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:09:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with the latest news from the World Championship at the Crucible. On the table, there's a review of the first round stage and a look ahead at best of 25 matches in the coming days. Off the table, there's loads to talk about including the future of the Crucible and this week's media appearances from Barry Hearn. Plus the threat of a breakaway tour, which reportedly could attract some big name players from next season. And following the strong words about Hossein Vafaei's Crucible comments this week, we ask whether pundits are too easy on the biggest players in the game like Ronnie O'Sullivan. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we look forward to your company for our special live episode from Sheffield next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with the latest news from the World Championship at the Crucible. On the table, there's a review of the first round stage and a look ahead at best of 25 matches in the coming days.


Off the table, there's loads to talk about including the future of the Crucible and this week's media appearances from Barry Hearn. Plus the threat of a breakaway tour, which reportedly could attract some big name players from next season. And following the strong words about Hossein Vafaei's Crucible comments this week, we ask whether pundits are too easy on the biggest players in the game like Ronnie O'Sullivan.


Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we look forward to your company for our special live episode from Sheffield next week.

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]]> 6038 Talking Snooker Episode 162 - World Championship 2024 Preview Nick and Phil look ahead to the biggest tournament in the sport, the World Championship in Sheffield. Before they get stuck into the 17 days to come, there's a review of qualifying, including another couple of highly dramatic Judgement Days, with the biggest story seeing the exit of Neil Robertson. We then bring you the World Championship draw and preview every first round match to come. There's also the latest on the topic that's been dominating the build-up, the future of the Crucible as the venue for the event. Enjoy the World Championship everyone. We'll be back after the first round stage. Keep your thoughts coming to us throughout the tournament - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:36:28 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the biggest tournament in the sport, the World Championship in Sheffield. Before they get stuck into the 17 days to come, there's a review of qualifying, including another couple of highly dramatic Judgement Days, with the biggest story seeing the exit of Neil Robertson. We then bring you the World Championship draw and preview every first round match to come. There's also the latest on the topic that's been dominating the build-up, the future of the Crucible as the venue for the event. Enjoy the World Championship everyone. We'll be back after the first round stage. Keep your thoughts coming to us throughout the tournament - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil look ahead to the biggest tournament in the sport, the World Championship in Sheffield.

Before they get stuck into the 17 days to come, there's a review of qualifying, including another couple of highly dramatic Judgement Days, with the biggest story seeing the exit of Neil Robertson.

We then bring you the World Championship draw and preview every first round match to come.

There's also the latest on the topic that's been dominating the build-up, the future of the Crucible as the venue for the event.

Enjoy the World Championship everyone. We'll be back after the first round stage. Keep your thoughts coming to us throughout the tournament - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5959 Talking Snooker Episode 161 - Mark Williams wins Tour Championship Phil and Nick are back with a Sunday night post final episode, reflecting on glory for Mark Williams at the Tour Championship. There's plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the title for Williams, which culminated in him beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the world final. There's also talk about world qualifying, the return of the tiered system for a number of tournaments next season and your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:13:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back with a Sunday night post final episode, reflecting on glory for Mark Williams at the Tour Championship. There's plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the title for Williams, which culminated in him beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the world final. There's also talk about world qualifying, the return of the tiered system for a number of tournaments next season and your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back with a Sunday night post final episode, reflecting on glory for Mark Williams at the Tour Championship. There's plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the title for Williams, which culminated in him beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the world final.

There's also talk about world qualifying, the return of the tiered system for a number of tournaments next season and your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3700 Talking Snooker Episode 160 - Liam Davies special + World Mixed Doubles reaction Nick and Phil return with their first episode of April and it's a bit of a monster affair. The main part of the episode sees special guest Liam Davies join us. We chat to the 17-year-old about winning a two year tour card. There's also talk about his time growing up and association with various stars of the game, including Mark Williams. Liam recounts his memories of become the youngest player to ever win a World Championship match and also talks about his hopes for the future. There's plenty more besides, including reaction to the World Mixed Doubles and glory for Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans. We have our say on the potential for a new format. And there's your correspondence on the tournament too. Plus there's the latest from the Tour Championship, including the controversial new format and 'retirement talk' from both John Higgins and Mark Selby. *1-40 minutes - Special guest Liam Davies *40-65 minutes - World Mixed Doubles *65-93 minutes - Tour Championship latest + rest of snooker news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:26:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with their first episode of April and it's a bit of a monster affair. The main part of the episode sees special guest Liam Davies join us. We chat to the 17-year-old about winning a two year tour card. There's also talk about his time growing up and association with various stars of the game, including Mark Williams. Liam recounts his memories of become the youngest player to ever win a World Championship match and also talks about his hopes for the future. There's plenty more besides, including reaction to the World Mixed Doubles and glory for Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans. We have our say on the potential for a new format. And there's your correspondence on the tournament too. Plus there's the latest from the Tour Championship, including the controversial new format and 'retirement talk' from both John Higgins and Mark Selby. *1-40 minutes - Special guest Liam Davies *40-65 minutes - World Mixed Doubles *65-93 minutes - Tour Championship latest + rest of snooker news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with their first episode of April and it's a bit of a monster affair. The main part of the episode sees special guest Liam Davies join us. We chat to the 17-year-old about winning a two year tour card. There's also talk about his time growing up and association with various stars of the game, including Mark Williams. Liam recounts his memories of become the youngest player to ever win a World Championship match and also talks about his hopes for the future.

There's plenty more besides, including reaction to the World Mixed Doubles and glory for Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans. We have our say on the potential for a new format. And there's your correspondence on the tournament too. Plus there's the latest from the Tour Championship, including the controversial new format and 'retirement talk' from both John Higgins and Mark Selby.

*1-40 minutes - Special guest Liam Davies

*40-65 minutes - World Mixed Doubles

*65-93 minutes - Tour Championship latest + rest of snooker news

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]]> 5862 Talking Snooker Episode 159 - Bai Yulu wins Women's World Championship + Judd Trump wins World Open Phil and Nick return with a new episode and there's so much snooker to catch up on. We lead by reflecting on a wonderful new world champion in this sport. There's plenty of chat about victory for Bai Yulu at the Women's World Championship, as well as your correspondence on the tournament. There's also a full review of the World Open, with Judd Trump claiming his fifth ranking title of the season. And there are previews of the Manchester double to come, the World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. We'll be back next week with a special guest in teenager Liam Davies, who has just won a two year tour card. If you have any questions for Liam, drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:25:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a new episode and there's so much snooker to catch up on. We lead by reflecting on a wonderful new world champion in this sport. There's plenty of chat about victory for Bai Yulu at the Women's World Championship, as well as your correspondence on the tournament. There's also a full review of the World Open, with Judd Trump claiming his fifth ranking title of the season. And there are previews of the Manchester double to come, the World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. We'll be back next week with a special guest in teenager Liam Davies, who has just won a two year tour card. If you have any questions for Liam, drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a new episode and there's so much snooker to catch up on.

We lead by reflecting on a wonderful new world champion in this sport. There's plenty of chat about victory for Bai Yulu at the Women's World Championship, as well as your correspondence on the tournament.

There's also a full review of the World Open, with Judd Trump claiming his fifth ranking title of the season. And there are previews of the Manchester double to come, the World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship.

We'll be back next week with a special guest in teenager Liam Davies, who has just won a two year tour card. If you have any questions for Liam, drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4541 Talking Snooker Episode 158 - Saudi Invitational review + World Open preview Phil and Nick return to reflect on the Saudi Invitational, including your views. There's also a look ahead to next week's World Open. Plus there's talk about victory for Mark Selby at the Championship League and the latest from the Women's World Championship, plus the Q Tour global play-offs. We'll return after the World Open to review that tournament, plus look ahead to a cracking Manchester double of World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:28:51 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return to reflect on the Saudi Invitational, including your views. There's also a look ahead to next week's World Open. Plus there's talk about victory for Mark Selby at the Championship League and the latest from the Women's World Championship, plus the Q Tour global play-offs. We'll return after the World Open to review that tournament, plus look ahead to a cracking Manchester double of World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return to reflect on the Saudi Invitational, including your views. There's also a look ahead to next week's World Open. Plus there's talk about victory for Mark Selby at the Championship League and the latest from the Women's World Championship, plus the Q Tour global play-offs.


We'll return after the World Open to review that tournament, plus look ahead to a cracking Manchester double of World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4419 Talking Snooker Episode 157 - Latest News & Latest Views Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, catching up on all the latest snooker news and your correspondence. We report on the latest developments at the Championship League, including the 200th maximum break made in professional snooker. There's also the Seniors 900 at Goffs, the Saudi invitational event and the Women's World Championship in China. Your views include snooker's foray into Saudi Arabia, Mark Allen's chances of Crucible glory and the return to Goffs. We'll return after the climax of the Championship League to review the end of that event and look ahead to the World Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:16:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, catching up on all the latest snooker news and your correspondence. We report on the latest developments at the Championship League, including the 200th maximum break made in professional snooker. There's also the Seniors 900 at Goffs, the Saudi invitational event and the Women's World Championship in China. Your views include snooker's foray into Saudi Arabia, Mark Allen's chances of Crucible glory and the return to Goffs. We'll return after the climax of the Championship League to review the end of that event and look ahead to the World Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, catching up on all the latest snooker news and your correspondence.

We report on the latest developments at the Championship League, including the 200th maximum break made in professional snooker. There's also the Seniors 900 at Goffs, the Saudi invitational event and the Women's World Championship in China.

Your views include snooker's foray into Saudi Arabia, Mark Allen's chances of Crucible glory and the return to Goffs. We'll return after the climax of the Championship League to review the end of that event and look ahead to the World Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4887 Talking Snooker Episode 156 - Tom Ford special + Mark Allen wins Players Championship Phil and Nick have welcomed a brilliant guest to the podcast in Tom Ford. Listen to Tom speak about his early days, including memories of Malcolm Thorne, and some of his memorable career moments including a maximum break against Steve Davis just hours after discharging himself from hospital. He also talks very movingly about some of his struggles during the pandemic lockdowns, answers your questions and tells us about his hopes for the future. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. There's also a review of the Players Championship in Telford, with another tournament success for serial winner Mark Allen and another impressive run from one of the players of the season, Zhang Anda. Plus news from the Championship League, Saudi Invitational and World Mixed Doubles. We'll catch up on your views next week - keep your correspondence coming to talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:20:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick have welcomed a brilliant guest to the podcast in Tom Ford. Listen to Tom speak about his early days, including memories of Malcolm Thorne, and some of his memorable career moments including a maximum break against Steve Davis just hours after discharging himself from hospital. He also talks very movingly about some of his struggles during the pandemic lockdowns, answers your questions and tells us about his hopes for the future. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. There's also a review of the Players Championship in Telford, with another tournament success for serial winner Mark Allen and another impressive run from one of the players of the season, Zhang Anda. Plus news from the Championship League, Saudi Invitational and World Mixed Doubles. We'll catch up on your views next week - keep your correspondence coming to talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick have welcomed a brilliant guest to the podcast in Tom Ford. Listen to Tom speak about his early days, including memories of Malcolm Thorne, and some of his memorable career moments including a maximum break against Steve Davis just hours after discharging himself from hospital. He also talks very movingly about some of his struggles during the pandemic lockdowns, answers your questions and tells us about his hopes for the future. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.

There's also a review of the Players Championship in Telford, with another tournament success for serial winner Mark Allen and another impressive run from one of the players of the season, Zhang Anda. Plus news from the Championship League, Saudi Invitational and World Mixed Doubles. We'll catch up on your views next week - keep your correspondence coming to talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5743 Talking Snooker Episode 155 - Gary Wilson wins Welsh Open Phil and Nick reflect on the Welsh Open in Llandudno and a third ranking tournament victory in 15 months for Gary Wilson. There's a review of the week, including thoughts on Martin O'Donnell's unlikely run to the final, Wilson's semi-final maximum and a return to form for world champion Luca Brecel. There's also a look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. We'll be joined by Tom Ford next week. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:21:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on the Welsh Open in Llandudno and a third ranking tournament victory in 15 months for Gary Wilson. There's a review of the week, including thoughts on Martin O'Donnell's unlikely run to the final, Wilson's semi-final maximum and a return to form for world champion Luca Brecel. There's also a look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. We'll be joined by Tom Ford next week. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on the Welsh Open in Llandudno and a third ranking tournament victory in 15 months for Gary Wilson. There's a review of the week, including thoughts on Martin O'Donnell's unlikely run to the final, Wilson's semi-final maximum and a return to form for world champion Luca Brecel.

There's also a look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. We'll be joined by Tom Ford next week. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4994 Talking Snooker Episode 154 - Welsh Open Preview + Your Views Nick and Phil preview one of the sport's best loved tournaments, the Welsh Open. There's a look ahead to some of the early highlights in Llandudno and chat about the event's magic moments of recent years. There's also a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker action, including two maximum breaks at the Championship League. Plus we read out your correspondence, with topics including the controversial event to come in Saudi Arabia, Hungary's new teenage professional and Judd Trump's outstanding season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:17:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil preview one of the sport's best loved tournaments, the Welsh Open. There's a look ahead to some of the early highlights in Llandudno and chat about the event's magic moments of recent years. There's also a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker action, including two maximum breaks at the Championship League. Plus we read out your correspondence, with topics including the controversial event to come in Saudi Arabia, Hungary's new teenage professional and Judd Trump's outstanding season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil preview one of the sport's best loved tournaments, the Welsh Open. There's a look ahead to some of the early highlights in Llandudno and chat about the event's magic moments of recent years.

There's also a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker action, including two maximum breaks at the Championship League. Plus we read out your correspondence, with topics including the controversial event to come in Saudi Arabia, Hungary's new teenage professional and Judd Trump's outstanding season.

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]]> 3943 Talking Snooker Episode 153 - Judd Trump wins German Masters + Saudi Arabia views Phil and Nick return with a review of the German Masters in Berlin, where Judd Trump claimed his fourth ranking tournament win of the season and his 27th overall. There's chat about Si Jiahui reaching the final, Sam Craigie making the last four and some striking quotes from an improved Neil Robertson. There's also a look back at other recent events in the snooker world, including teenager Bulcsu Revesz winning a two-year tour card with victory at the WSF Junior Championship and success for the prolific On Yee at the Albanian Women's Open. Plus you have your say following our reaction to the controversial news that a tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia. Keep your thoughts coming on this or any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:49:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with a review of the German Masters in Berlin, where Judd Trump claimed his fourth ranking tournament win of the season and his 27th overall. There's chat about Si Jiahui reaching the final, Sam Craigie making the last four and some striking quotes from an improved Neil Robertson. There's also a look back at other recent events in the snooker world, including teenager Bulcsu Revesz winning a two-year tour card with victory at the WSF Junior Championship and success for the prolific On Yee at the Albanian Women's Open. Plus you have your say following our reaction to the controversial news that a tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia. Keep your thoughts coming on this or any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with a review of the German Masters in Berlin, where Judd Trump claimed his fourth ranking tournament win of the season and his 27th overall. There's chat about Si Jiahui reaching the final, Sam Craigie making the last four and some striking quotes from an improved Neil Robertson.


There's also a look back at other recent events in the snooker world, including teenager Bulcsu Revesz winning a two-year tour card with victory at the WSF Junior Championship and success for the prolific On Yee at the Albanian Women's Open.


Plus you have your say following our reaction to the controversial news that a tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia. Keep your thoughts coming on this or any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3770 Talking Snooker Episode 152 - Saudi Arabia reaction + German Masters preview Nick and Phil return with a new episode to react to news that a snooker tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in March. Your views on the issue would be welcomed. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin, always one of the highlights of the season, plus more action from this week's qualifiers for the World Open and Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:49:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return with a new episode to react to news that a snooker tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in March. Your views on the issue would be welcomed. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin, always one of the highlights of the season, plus more action from this week's qualifiers for the World Open and Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return with a new episode to react to news that a snooker tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in March. Your views on the issue would be welcomed. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin, always one of the highlights of the season, plus more action from this week's qualifiers for the World Open and Welsh Open.

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]]> 3843 Talking Snooker Episode 151 - Paul Collier + Ronnie O'Sullivan wins World Grand Prix Nick and Phil are back and joined by a special guest, referee Paul Collier. There's plenty of chat about Paul's time growing up and three decades in the game, including his three world finals, dealing with the Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 'Barge-gate' incident and his years working as tournament director. There's also a review of the World Grand Prix and another tournament success the great Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus the Belgian Women's Open and latest from the World Open qualifiers in Barnsley. We'll return later this week, when we'll give our reaction to news of a first snooker event in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:31:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back and joined by a special guest, referee Paul Collier. There's plenty of chat about Paul's time growing up and three decades in the game, including his three world finals, dealing with the Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 'Barge-gate' incident and his years working as tournament director. There's also a review of the World Grand Prix and another tournament success the great Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus the Belgian Women's Open and latest from the World Open qualifiers in Barnsley. We'll return later this week, when we'll give our reaction to news of a first snooker event in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back and joined by a special guest, referee Paul Collier. There's plenty of chat about Paul's time growing up and three decades in the game, including his three world finals, dealing with the Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 'Barge-gate' incident and his years working as tournament director.

There's also a review of the World Grand Prix and another tournament success the great Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus the Belgian Women's Open and latest from the World Open qualifiers in Barnsley. We'll return later this week, when we'll give our reaction to news of a first snooker event in Saudi Arabia.

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]]> 7371 Talking Snooker Episode 150 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins eighth Masters title Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable edition of the Masters, with Ronnie O'Sullivan beating Ali Carter in the final to claim the title for an eighth time. There's a mountain of topics discussed here, including two maximum breaks, O'Sullivan's controversial comments on Alexandra Palace, the crowd during the final, players doubling up as pundits and tighter pockets. We'll be joined by top referee Paul Collier on the podcast next week. If you'd like to ask Paul a question, drop us a line. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:45:22 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable edition of the Masters, with Ronnie O'Sullivan beating Ali Carter in the final to claim the title for an eighth time. There's a mountain of topics discussed here, including two maximum breaks, O'Sullivan's controversial comments on Alexandra Palace, the crowd during the final, players doubling up as pundits and tighter pockets. We'll be joined by top referee Paul Collier on the podcast next week. If you'd like to ask Paul a question, drop us a line. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable edition of the Masters, with Ronnie O'Sullivan beating Ali Carter in the final to claim the title for an eighth time. There's a mountain of topics discussed here, including two maximum breaks, O'Sullivan's controversial comments on Alexandra Palace, the crowd during the final, players doubling up as pundits and tighter pockets.

We'll be joined by top referee Paul Collier on the podcast next week. If you'd like to ask Paul a question, drop us a line. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 6633 Talking Snooker Episode 149 - Masters 2024 Preview Nick and Phil look ahead to the Masters at Alexandra Palace, always one of the highlights of the snooker season. There's a preview of every first round match to come, kicking off with the meeting of Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski on Sunday. There's plenty of other snooker too, including German Masters qualifiers, the Championship League, Macau, Seniors 900. Oh, and we sneak in a bit of darts chat too. That Luke Littler gets everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:21:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the Masters at Alexandra Palace, always one of the highlights of the snooker season. There's a preview of every first round match to come, kicking off with the meeting of Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski on Sunday. There's plenty of other snooker too, including German Masters qualifiers, the Championship League, Macau, Seniors 900. Oh, and we sneak in a bit of darts chat too. That Luke Littler gets everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil look ahead to the Masters at Alexandra Palace, always one of the highlights of the snooker season. There's a preview of every first round match to come, kicking off with the meeting of Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski on Sunday.

There's plenty of other snooker too, including German Masters qualifiers, the Championship League, Macau, Seniors 900. Oh, and we sneak in a bit of darts chat too. That Luke Littler gets everywhere.

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]]> 3987 Talking Snooker Episode 148 - Goodbye to 2023 Phil and Nick return with the final Talking Snooker episode of the year. There's more reflection on the last 12 months, as we select our highlights and lowlights of 2023. Plus we talk about our hopes for the new year. There's also a catch up with our backlog of correspondence, including the remainder of those shots you can't get out of your head. A big thank you for listening to us in such big numbers this year, and for all your kind words about the podcast. We'll be back raring to go with our first episode of 2024 next week, when we preview the Masters. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. *4 minutes - Highlights and lowlights of year, plus hopes for 2024 *32 minutes - Your correspondence *One hour - Shots you can't get our of your head *One hour, 12 minutes - Goodbyeee 2023 !!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:03:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick return with the final Talking Snooker episode of the year. There's more reflection on the last 12 months, as we select our highlights and lowlights of 2023. Plus we talk about our hopes for the new year. There's also a catch up with our backlog of correspondence, including the remainder of those shots you can't get out of your head. A big thank you for listening to us in such big numbers this year, and for all your kind words about the podcast. We'll be back raring to go with our first episode of 2024 next week, when we preview the Masters. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. *4 minutes - Highlights and lowlights of year, plus hopes for 2024 *32 minutes - Your correspondence *One hour - Shots you can't get our of your head *One hour, 12 minutes - Goodbyeee 2023 !!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick return with the final Talking Snooker episode of the year. There's more reflection on the last 12 months, as we select our highlights and lowlights of 2023. Plus we talk about our hopes for the new year. There's also a catch up with our backlog of correspondence, including the remainder of those shots you can't get out of your head.

A big thank you for listening to us in such big numbers this year, and for all your kind words about the podcast. We'll be back raring to go with our first episode of 2024 next week, when we preview the Masters. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

*4 minutes - Highlights and lowlights of year, plus hopes for 2024

*32 minutes - Your correspondence

*One hour - Shots you can't get our of your head

*One hour, 12 minutes - Goodbyeee 2023 !!!

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]]> 4663 Talking Snooker Episode 147 - Christmas Special with Snooker Scene's David Hendon Nick and Phil once again join together with David Hendon for the festive season. There's so much in this three hours, we'd be here until next Michaelmas if we listed it all. Suffice to say, included here is a Christmas bingo card (sherry or mince pies at the ready). a brand new quiz, a look back at a dramatic year in the sport, a jokes section, a debate over the Triple Crown, your correspondence and our annual entertainment recommendations. We hope you enjoy and a very merry Christmas to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:16:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil once again join together with David Hendon for the festive season. There's so much in this three hours, we'd be here until next Michaelmas if we listed it all. Suffice to say, included here is a Christmas bingo card (sherry or mince pies at the ready). a brand new quiz, a look back at a dramatic year in the sport, a jokes section, a debate over the Triple Crown, your correspondence and our annual entertainment recommendations. We hope you enjoy and a very merry Christmas to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil once again join together with David Hendon for the festive season. There's so much in this three hours, we'd be here until next Michaelmas if we listed it all. Suffice to say, included here is a Christmas bingo card (sherry or mince pies at the ready). a brand new quiz, a look back at a dramatic year in the sport, a jokes section, a debate over the Triple Crown, your correspondence and our annual entertainment recommendations. We hope you enjoy and a very merry Christmas to all our listeners.

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]]> 10397 Talking Snooker Episode 146 - Mark Allen wins Shoot Out Nick and Phil reflect on another madcap and enjoyable edition of the Shoot Out, which ended in a tenth ranking event success for Mark Allen. There's chat about Shaun Murphy's maximum break, victory for a 13-year-old and Dominic Dale's songbook. There's also look ahead to the final ranking tournament of the year, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Plus an announcement about our Christmas Special next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:03:36 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on another madcap and enjoyable edition of the Shoot Out, which ended in a tenth ranking event success for Mark Allen. There's chat about Shaun Murphy's maximum break, victory for a 13-year-old and Dominic Dale's songbook. There's also look ahead to the final ranking tournament of the year, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Plus an announcement about our Christmas Special next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on another madcap and enjoyable edition of the Shoot Out, which ended in a tenth ranking event success for Mark Allen. There's chat about Shaun Murphy's maximum break, victory for a 13-year-old and Dominic Dale's songbook. There's also look ahead to the final ranking tournament of the year, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Plus an announcement about our Christmas Special next week.

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]]> 3282 Talking Snooker Episode 145 - Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes oldest UK champion Nick and Phil return to reflect on yet another famous triumph for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has become the oldest winner of the UK Championship thirty years on from being the youngest winner. There's a lot of talk on a brilliant week overall in York, which included a run to the final for Ding Junhui and the most points ever scored in any professional frame. We also discuss the prospect of a move away from York for the event, comments from Neil Robertson over pocket sizes and television coverage of the tournament. Plus news of the draw for January's Masters and a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Swansea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:41:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return to reflect on yet another famous triumph for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has become the oldest winner of the UK Championship thirty years on from being the youngest winner. There's a lot of talk on a brilliant week overall in York, which included a run to the final for Ding Junhui and the most points ever scored in any professional frame. We also discuss the prospect of a move away from York for the event, comments from Neil Robertson over pocket sizes and television coverage of the tournament. Plus news of the draw for January's Masters and a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Swansea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return to reflect on yet another famous triumph for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has become the oldest winner of the UK Championship thirty years on from being the youngest winner. There's a lot of talk on a brilliant week overall in York, which included a run to the final for Ding Junhui and the most points ever scored in any professional frame. We also discuss the prospect of a move away from York for the event, comments from Neil Robertson over pocket sizes and television coverage of the tournament. Plus news of the draw for January's Masters and a look ahead to the Shoot Out in Swansea.

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]]> 5559 Talking Snooker Episode 144 - UK Championship Preview with Matt Bishop Phil and Nick are joined by the journalist Matt Bishop to look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the UK Championship in York. They preview all the last 32 matches to come, including defending champion Mark Allen taking on Ding Junhui. We look back too at the excitement of Judgement Day. Plus Matt talks to us about what gave him his love of snooker, his long relationship with motorsport and being a founder of Racing Pride, a movement launched to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the motorsport industry. We'll return after the UK to reflect on all the action in York. If you're heading to the tournament, or would like to have your say on any of the action, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:00:41 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by the journalist Matt Bishop to look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the UK Championship in York. They preview all the last 32 matches to come, including defending champion Mark Allen taking on Ding Junhui. We look back too at the excitement of Judgement Day. Plus Matt talks to us about what gave him his love of snooker, his long relationship with motorsport and being a founder of Racing Pride, a movement launched to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the motorsport industry. We'll return after the UK to reflect on all the action in York. If you're heading to the tournament, or would like to have your say on any of the action, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by the journalist Matt Bishop to look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the UK Championship in York. They preview all the last 32 matches to come, including defending champion Mark Allen taking on Ding Junhui. We look back too at the excitement of Judgement Day.


Plus Matt talks to us about what gave him his love of snooker, his long relationship with motorsport and being a founder of Racing Pride, a movement launched to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the motorsport industry.


We'll return after the UK to reflect on all the action in York. If you're heading to the tournament, or would like to have your say on any of the action, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com



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]]> 5791 Talking Snooker Episode 143 - Mark Allen wins Champion of Champions + Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary review Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Allen at the Champion of Champions and an enjoyable week overall in Bolton. There's also reaction to the furore over Stephen Hendry's admission on television that he had never seen the women's world champion Baipat Siripaporn play before, including your views. In a really busy episode, there's also the latest from UK Championship qualifying and all the details from victory for Mary Talbot-Deegan at the Women's Masters. And our first reviews of the new Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary, The Edge of Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:57:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Allen at the Champion of Champions and an enjoyable week overall in Bolton. There's also reaction to the furore over Stephen Hendry's admission on television that he had never seen the women's world champion Baipat Siripaporn play before, including your views. In a really busy episode, there's also the latest from UK Championship qualifying and all the details from victory for Mary Talbot-Deegan at the Women's Masters. And our first reviews of the new Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary, The Edge of Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Allen at the Champion of Champions and an enjoyable week overall in Bolton. There's also reaction to the furore over Stephen Hendry's admission on television that he had never seen the women's world champion Baipat Siripaporn play before, including your views.


In a really busy episode, there's also the latest from UK Championship qualifying and all the details from victory for Mary Talbot-Deegan at the Women's Masters. And our first reviews of the new Ronnie O'Sullivan documentary, The Edge of Everything.

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]]> 5951 Talking Snooker Episode 142 - Zhang Anda wins International Championship + Champion of Champions Preview Nick and Phil are back to reflect on a first ranking event title for Zhang Anda, who beat Tom Ford to claim the International Championship in China. There's plenty of talk on the tournament overall, including an end to Judd Trump's amazing run of success, an impressive run to the last four for Jordan Brown and defeat in the semi-finals for Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also look ahead to one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season, the Champion of Champions in Bolton. Plus Q Tour news, your correspondence and Nick singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:20:33 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back to reflect on a first ranking event title for Zhang Anda, who beat Tom Ford to claim the International Championship in China. There's plenty of talk on the tournament overall, including an end to Judd Trump's amazing run of success, an impressive run to the last four for Jordan Brown and defeat in the semi-finals for Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also look ahead to one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season, the Champion of Champions in Bolton. Plus Q Tour news, your correspondence and Nick singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back to reflect on a first ranking event title for Zhang Anda, who beat Tom Ford to claim the International Championship in China. There's plenty of talk on the tournament overall, including an end to Judd Trump's amazing run of success, an impressive run to the last four for Jordan Brown and defeat in the semi-finals for Ronnie O'Sullivan.


We also look ahead to one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season, the Champion of Champions in Bolton. Plus Q Tour news, your correspondence and Nick singing.

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]]> 4996 Talking Snooker Episode 141: Stan Moody special Nick and Phil are joined by one of the most exciting young prospects in the game, 17-year-old Stan Moody. He talks about first discovering the game, his success as an amateur in his teenage years and his first few months on tour. Among the topics we discuss are his relationship with Shaun Murphy, struggles with the yips, playing in the Shoot Out at 15 and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:55:50 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of the most exciting young prospects in the game, 17-year-old Stan Moody. He talks about first discovering the game, his success as an amateur in his teenage years and his first few months on tour. Among the topics we discuss are his relationship with Shaun Murphy, struggles with the yips, playing in the Shoot Out at 15 and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by one of the most exciting young prospects in the game, 17-year-old Stan Moody. He talks about first discovering the game, his success as an amateur in his teenage years and his first few months on tour. Among the topics we discuss are his relationship with Shaun Murphy, struggles with the yips, playing in the Shoot Out at 15 and his hopes for the future.

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]]> 4021 Talking Snooker Episode 140: Hat-trick hero! Judd Trump wins Northern Ireland Open Phil and Nick reflect on yet another success for Judd Trump, an amazing third ranking event title in a row with victory at the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of talk about the week overall in Belfast, including Chris Wakelin's memorable run all the way to the final, the two sides of Jack Lisowski and standout victories for Andres Petrov and Stan Moody. There's plenty more besides in this new episode too, including a look ahead to the International Championship in China, your correspondence and chat about our colleague Hector Nunns stepping back from covering snooker after two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:05:16 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on yet another success for Judd Trump, an amazing third ranking event title in a row with victory at the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of talk about the week overall in Belfast, including Chris Wakelin's memorable run all the way to the final, the two sides of Jack Lisowski and standout victories for Andres Petrov and Stan Moody. There's plenty more besides in this new episode too, including a look ahead to the International Championship in China, your correspondence and chat about our colleague Hector Nunns stepping back from covering snooker after two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on yet another success for Judd Trump, an amazing third ranking event title in a row with victory at the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of talk about the week overall in Belfast, including Chris Wakelin's memorable run all the way to the final, the two sides of Jack Lisowski and standout victories for Andres Petrov and Stan Moody.


There's plenty more besides in this new episode too, including a look ahead to the International Championship in China, your correspondence and chat about our colleague Hector Nunns stepping back from covering snooker after two decades.

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]]> 4429 Talking Snooker Episode 139: Judd Trump wins Wuhan Open + Macau Five + Northern Ireland Open Preview Phil and Nick reflect on a second successive tournament victory, and a 25th ranking event success overall, for Judd Trump at the Wuhan Open. There's plenty of talk on the tournament as a whole, which included a run to the semi-finals for Wu Yize. There's also discussion on the so-called 'Macau Five' and the WST reaction to their decision to play in an exhibition event during the Northern Ireland Open. Plus there's a look ahead to all the action in Belfast, which starts this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:45:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a second successive tournament victory, and a 25th ranking event success overall, for Judd Trump at the Wuhan Open. There's plenty of talk on the tournament as a whole, which included a run to the semi-finals for Wu Yize. There's also discussion on the so-called 'Macau Five' and the WST reaction to their decision to play in an exhibition event during the Northern Ireland Open. Plus there's a look ahead to all the action in Belfast, which starts this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on a second successive tournament victory, and a 25th ranking event success overall, for Judd Trump at the Wuhan Open. There's plenty of talk on the tournament as a whole, which included a run to the semi-finals for Wu Yize. There's also discussion on the so-called 'Macau Five' and the WST reaction to their decision to play in an exhibition event during the Northern Ireland Open. Plus there's a look ahead to all the action in Belfast, which starts this weekend.

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]]> 4127 Talking Snooker Episode 138 - Judd Trump wins English Open + player mutiny + snooker in Canada and US with guest presenter David Burney Nick and Phil are back with a marathon new episode. They are joined by the snooker commentator David Burney to discuss a host of topics. There's a review of the English Open in Brentwood, where Judd Trump claimed his 24th ranking event title. Plus there's the start of the Wuhan Open and latest from the Australian Women's Open. We also reflect on news that a number of leading players have signed up to play in an event in China during the Northern Ireland Open. And David talks to us at length about the snooker scene in Canada and the United States, which includes answering your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back with a marathon new episode. They are joined by the snooker commentator David Burney to discuss a host of topics. There's a review of the English Open in Brentwood, where Judd Trump claimed his 24th ranking event title. Plus there's the start of the Wuhan Open and latest from the Australian Women's Open. We also reflect on news that a number of leading players have signed up to play in an event in China during the Northern Ireland Open. And David talks to us at length about the snooker scene in Canada and the United States, which includes answering your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back with a marathon new episode. They are joined by the snooker commentator David Burney to discuss a host of topics. There's a review of the English Open in Brentwood, where Judd Trump claimed his 24th ranking event title. Plus there's the start of the Wuhan Open and latest from the Australian Women's Open. We also reflect on news that a number of leading players have signed up to play in an event in China during the Northern Ireland Open. And David talks to us at length about the snooker scene in Canada and the United States, which includes answering your questions.

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]]> 7282 Talking Snooker Episode 137 - Mark Williams wins British Open again Nick and Phil are back and they're reflecting on a second British Open success in three seasons for Mark Williams. There's full coverage of the tournament in Cheltenham, plus all the latest from this week's English Open in Brentwood. There's a look ahead to the Wuhan Open and a look back at a 12th UK women's title for Reanne Evans. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:44:03 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back and they're reflecting on a second British Open success in three seasons for Mark Williams. There's full coverage of the tournament in Cheltenham, plus all the latest from this week's English Open in Brentwood. There's a look ahead to the Wuhan Open and a look back at a 12th UK women's title for Reanne Evans. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are back and they're reflecting on a second British Open success in three seasons for Mark Williams. There's full coverage of the tournament in Cheltenham, plus all the latest from this week's English Open in Brentwood. There's a look ahead to the Wuhan Open and a look back at a 12th UK women's title for Reanne Evans. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3739 Talking Snooker Episode 136 - British Open & English Open Previews + Tribute to Perrie Mans Nick and Phil look ahead to two tournaments for the price of none, the British Open in Cheltenham and English Open in Brentwood. They pay tribute to former Masters champion Perrie Mans, who has died at the age of 82. Plus the latest qualifying action, the UK Women's Championship in Leeds, the 900 and the shots that you just can't get out of your head. Email us any time: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:02:35 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to two tournaments for the price of none, the British Open in Cheltenham and English Open in Brentwood. They pay tribute to former Masters champion Perrie Mans, who has died at the age of 82. Plus the latest qualifying action, the UK Women's Championship in Leeds, the 900 and the shots that you just can't get out of your head. Email us any time: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil look ahead to two tournaments for the price of none, the British Open in Cheltenham and English Open in Brentwood. They pay tribute to former Masters champion Perrie Mans, who has died at the age of 82. Plus the latest qualifying action, the UK Women's Championship in Leeds, the 900 and the shots that you just can't get out of your head. Email us any time: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4490 Talking Snooker Episode 135 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins Shanghai Masters again Phil and Nick reflect on a terrific Shanghai Masters and yet another success for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has won the tournament for a fourth time in succession. There's plenty of talk about the superb final between O'Sullivan and world champion Luca Brecel, along with many of the top matches and stories throughout the week. We'll be back next time to look ahead to the British Open and English Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:25:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a terrific Shanghai Masters and yet another success for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has won the tournament for a fourth time in succession. There's plenty of talk about the superb final between O'Sullivan and world champion Luca Brecel, along with many of the top matches and stories throughout the week. We'll be back next time to look ahead to the British Open and English Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on a terrific Shanghai Masters and yet another success for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has won the tournament for a fourth time in succession. There's plenty of talk about the superb final between O'Sullivan and world champion Luca Brecel, along with many of the top matches and stories throughout the week. We'll be back next time to look ahead to the British Open and English Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4325 Talking Snooker Episode 134 - LIVE FROM MANCHESTER... Tony Meo Trophy + Your Views Nick and Phil are live in Manchester to talk about their latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy, which went down to the final black in a deciding frame. We also catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including WST's live scoring system, snooker in the United States and the future of the Crucible. And there's the latest news from qualifying for the Wuhan Open and English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:25:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are live in Manchester to talk about their latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy, which went down to the final black in a deciding frame. We also catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including WST's live scoring system, snooker in the United States and the future of the Crucible. And there's the latest news from qualifying for the Wuhan Open and English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are live in Manchester to talk about their latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy, which went down to the final black in a deciding frame. We also catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including WST's live scoring system, snooker in the United States and the future of the Crucible. And there's the latest news from qualifying for the Wuhan Open and English Open.

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]]> 4661 Talking Snooker Episode 133 - Barry Hawkins special Phil and Nick are joined by European Masters winner Barry Hawkins to talk through his recent victory and brilliant career. There's plenty of chat about his early days, first ranking event victory in Australia, appearing in the world final and hopes for the future. It would be lovely to have you for company. There's also a look at Wuhan Open qualifying and a preview of next week's Shanghai Masters. We'll return very soon with the Tony Meo Trophy and Your Views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:25:12 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by European Masters winner Barry Hawkins to talk through his recent victory and brilliant career. There's plenty of chat about his early days, first ranking event victory in Australia, appearing in the world final and hopes for the future. It would be lovely to have you for company. There's also a look at Wuhan Open qualifying and a preview of next week's Shanghai Masters. We'll return very soon with the Tony Meo Trophy and Your Views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by European Masters winner Barry Hawkins to talk through his recent victory and brilliant career. There's plenty of chat about his early days, first ranking event victory in Australia, appearing in the world final and hopes for the future. It would be lovely to have you for company.


There's also a look at Wuhan Open qualifying and a preview of next week's Shanghai Masters. We'll return very soon with the Tony Meo Trophy and Your Views.

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]]> 5444 Talking Snooker Episode 132 - Barry Hawkins wins European Masters Phil and Nick reflect on a tremendous victory for Barry Hawkins at the European Masters and all the big stories from a fine tournament in Germany. There's also a round-up of the other news and action, including British Open qualifying, the US Women's Open and Q Tour. We'll have our next Your Views episode very soon, so please do keep your correspondence coming in - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:34:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a tremendous victory for Barry Hawkins at the European Masters and all the big stories from a fine tournament in Germany. There's also a round-up of the other news and action, including British Open qualifying, the US Women's Open and Q Tour. We'll have our next Your Views episode very soon, so please do keep your correspondence coming in - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on a tremendous victory for Barry Hawkins at the European Masters and all the big stories from a fine tournament in Germany. There's also a round-up of the other news and action, including British Open qualifying, the US Women's Open and Q Tour. We'll have our next Your Views episode very soon, so please do keep your correspondence coming in - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5268 Talking Snooker Episode 131 - European Masters and British Open Qualifiers Preview As the 2023/24 snooker season really starts getting into full swing, Nick and Phil look ahead to the British Open qualifiers in Leicester and the European Masters in Nuremberg over the next two weeks. All the big names are in action over the two events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:41:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil preview the 2023 British Open qualifiers and European Masters As the 2023/24 snooker season really starts getting into full swing, Nick and Phil look ahead to the British Open qualifiers in Leicester and the European Masters in Nuremberg over the next two weeks. All the big names are in action over the two events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As the 2023/24 snooker season really starts getting into full swing, Nick and Phil look ahead to the British Open qualifiers in Leicester and the European Masters in Nuremberg over the next two weeks. All the big names are in action over the two events.

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]]> 3929 Talking Snooker Episode 130 - Chris Wakelin special Nick and Phil are joined by Shoot Out winner Chris Wakelin to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. There's chat about his early days on tour, reaching the Crucible for the first time and that memorable victory in Leicester early this year. There's also more of your forecasts on tournament winners for the new season, plus a round-up of all the latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Shoot Out winner Chris Wakelin to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. There's chat about his early days on tour, reaching the Crucible for the first time and that memorable victory in Leicester early this year. There's also more of your forecasts on tournament winners for the new season, plus a round-up of all the latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by Shoot Out winner Chris Wakelin to talk about his career so far and hopes for the future. There's chat about his early days on tour, reaching the Crucible for the first time and that memorable victory in Leicester early this year. There's also more of your forecasts on tournament winners for the new season, plus a round-up of all the latest snooker news.

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]]> 5361 Talking Snooker Episode 129 - Latest News + Latest Views Nick and Phil return for their first episode of August, reflecting on a busy week of European Masters qualifying. There were some surprise victories, brilliant performances from star names and the first maximum break of the season. There's also a look at some highlights from the British Open draw, a round-up of the rest of the snooker news and your latest views, including forecasts for specific tournament winners in this new season. Keep them coming for next time too please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:42:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return for their first episode of August, reflecting on a busy week of European Masters qualifying. There were some surprise victories, brilliant performances from star names and the first maximum break of the season. There's also a look at some highlights from the British Open draw, a round-up of the rest of the snooker news and your latest views, including forecasts for specific tournament winners in this new season. Keep them coming for next time too please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil return for their first episode of August, reflecting on a busy week of European Masters qualifying. There were some surprise victories, brilliant performances from star names and the first maximum break of the season. There's also a look at some highlights from the British Open draw, a round-up of the rest of the snooker news and your latest views, including forecasts for specific tournament winners in this new season. Keep them coming for next time too please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4239 Talking Snooker Episode 128 - Shaun Murphy wins Championship League Nick and Phil reflect on the climax of the Championship League, and a 12th ranking event success for Shaun Murphy. There's also a look ahead to the European Masters qualifiers and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:10:00 -0000 Talking Snooker Episode 128 - Shaun Murphy wins Championship League full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on the climax of the Championship League, and a 12th ranking event success for Shaun Murphy. There's also a look ahead to the European Masters qualifiers and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on the climax of the Championship League, and a 12th ranking event success for Shaun Murphy. There's also a look ahead to the European Masters qualifiers and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news.

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]]> 4196 Talking Snooker Episode 127 - John Higgins reaction + Championship League latest Phil and Nick reflect on a memorable appearance on the podcast last week from John Higgins and take in some of your reaction. We also catch up on the last two weeks of action at the Championship League and look ahead to the climax of the tournament in Leicester. Plus there's your latest correspondence too. Keep it coming please, as it's particularly needed in these quieter summer weeks. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker @philhaigh_ @Nick_Metcalfe or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:48:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a memorable appearance on the podcast last week from John Higgins and take in some of your reaction. We also catch up on the last two weeks of action at the Championship League and look ahead to the climax of the tournament in Leicester. Plus there's your latest correspondence too. Keep it coming please, as it's particularly needed in these quieter summer weeks. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker @philhaigh_ @Nick_Metcalfe or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick reflect on a memorable appearance on the podcast last week from John Higgins and take in some of your reaction. We also catch up on the last two weeks of action at the Championship League and look ahead to the climax of the tournament in Leicester. Plus there's your latest correspondence too. Keep it coming please, as it's particularly needed in these quieter summer weeks. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker @philhaigh_ @Nick_Metcalfe or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4354 Talking Snooker Episode 126 - John Higgins Special Nick and Phil welcome all-time snooker great John Higgins to the podcast for a marquee episode. The four-time world champion speaks to us at length about his incredible life and career in the sport. Among the many topics we cover are: Higgins and his relationships with fellow Class of 92 members Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams; confrontations with Alex Higgins; turning professional and his early days on tour; his first world title in 1998 and further glory at the Crucible; losing three successive world finals and his future in the game. Plus for the first time, Higgins talks in detail about his ban in 2010 after being set up and secretly recorded by a Sunday newspaper. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Your feedback would be much appreciated. And a review of the podcast, especially if you listen via Apple, would be especially welcome. We'll return next time to reflect on this special conversation with Higgins. If you want to contact us on any snooker matter, you can do so via Twitter @TalkingSnooker or by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:34:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil welcome all-time snooker great John Higgins to the podcast for a marquee episode. The four-time world champion speaks to us at length about his incredible life and career in the sport. Among the many topics we cover are: Higgins and his relationships with fellow Class of 92 members Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams; confrontations with Alex Higgins; turning professional and his early days on tour; his first world title in 1998 and further glory at the Crucible; losing three successive world finals and his future in the game. Plus for the first time, Higgins talks in detail about his ban in 2010 after being set up and secretly recorded by a Sunday newspaper. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Your feedback would be much appreciated. And a review of the podcast, especially if you listen via Apple, would be especially welcome. We'll return next time to reflect on this special conversation with Higgins. If you want to contact us on any snooker matter, you can do so via Twitter @TalkingSnooker or by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil welcome all-time snooker great John Higgins to the podcast for a marquee episode. The four-time world champion speaks to us at length about his incredible life and career in the sport. Among the many topics we cover are: Higgins and his relationships with fellow Class of 92 members Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams; confrontations with Alex Higgins; turning professional and his early days on tour; his first world title in 1998 and further glory at the Crucible; losing three successive world finals and his future in the game. Plus for the first time, Higgins talks in detail about his ban in 2010 after being set up and secretly recorded by a Sunday newspaper.


We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Your feedback would be much appreciated. And a review of the podcast, especially if you listen via Apple, would be especially welcome. We'll return next time to reflect on this special conversation with Higgins. If you want to contact us on any snooker matter, you can do so via Twitter @TalkingSnooker or by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 7883 Talking Snooker Episode 125 - 'Deep Pockets' author Brendan Cooper + Latest News Nick and Phil are joined by Brendan Cooper, author of the superb book 'Deep Pockets: Snooker and the Meaning of Life'. Brendan chats about his love of snooker and how the book came about. We also talk through the latest news and results from the Championship League and round-up everything else from the snooker world, including Rob Walker completing his nationwide cycle and run for charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:01:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Author Brendan Cooper joins Nick and Phil to talk about his brilliant book - 'Deep Pockets: Snooker and the Meaning of Life'. Nick and Phil are joined by Brendan Cooper, author of the superb book 'Deep Pockets: Snooker and the Meaning of Life'. Brendan chats about his love of snooker and how the book came about. We also talk through the latest news and results from the Championship League and round-up everything else from the snooker world, including Rob Walker completing his nationwide cycle and run for charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by Brendan Cooper, author of the superb book 'Deep Pockets: Snooker and the Meaning of Life'. Brendan chats about his love of snooker and how the book came about. We also talk through the latest news and results from the Championship League and round-up everything else from the snooker world, including Rob Walker completing his nationwide cycle and run for charity.

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]]> 4155 Talking Snooker Episode 124: Your Views with Jeremy Wilson Nick and Phil are joined by Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph to address your latest correspondence. Topics include the recent match fixing verdicts, referees and the prospects of Kyren Wilson. We also find out about Jeremy's love of snooker and career, along with talk on snooker's position in the media landscape. Plus we welcome in the new season with chat about the start of the Championship League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:51:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph to address your latest correspondence. Topics include the recent match fixing verdicts, referees and the prospects of Kyren Wilson. We also find out about Jeremy's love of snooker and career, along with talk on snooker's position in the media landscape. Plus we welcome in the new season with chat about the start of the Championship League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by Jeremy Wilson from The Telegraph to address your latest correspondence. Topics include the recent match fixing verdicts, referees and the prospects of Kyren Wilson. We also find out about Jeremy's love of snooker and career, along with talk on snooker's position in the media landscape. Plus we welcome in the new season with chat about the start of the Championship League.

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]]> 6615 Talking Snooker Episode 123 - Louis Heathcote Special Louis Heathcote, one of the best young talents in snooker, joins Nick and Phil after coming through Q School 2023. He tells us about the gruelling, emotional tournament, how he celebrated success and the ups and downs of his four years on tour so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:22:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Louis Heathcote joins Nick and Phil after coming through Q School. Louis Heathcote, one of the best young talents in snooker, joins Nick and Phil after coming through Q School 2023. He tells us about the gruelling, emotional tournament, how he celebrated success and the ups and downs of his four years on tour so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Louis Heathcote, one of the best young talents in snooker, joins Nick and Phil after coming through Q School 2023. He tells us about the gruelling, emotional tournament, how he celebrated success and the ups and downs of his four years on tour so far.

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]]> 4690 Talking Snooker Episode 122 - Match Fixing Verdicts It's a sad time for snooker as ten players have been banned, two for life, after the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal. Nick and Phil reflect on the punishments and the report that explains why the bans range from just under two years for Zhao Xintong to a lifetime for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang. This is probably the saddest episode of the podcast we've ever brought you but clearly necessary and we'd appreciate your company and feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:39:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil analyse the bans handed out from snooker's match-fixing scandal. It's a sad time for snooker as ten players have been banned, two for life, after the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal. Nick and Phil reflect on the punishments and the report that explains why the bans range from just under two years for Zhao Xintong to a lifetime for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang. This is probably the saddest episode of the podcast we've ever brought you but clearly necessary and we'd appreciate your company and feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It's a sad time for snooker as ten players have been banned, two for life, after the sport's biggest ever match fixing scandal. Nick and Phil reflect on the punishments and the report that explains why the bans range from just under two years for Zhao Xintong to a lifetime for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang. This is probably the saddest episode of the podcast we've ever brought you but clearly necessary and we'd appreciate your company and feedback.

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]]> 5958 Talking Snooker Episode 121 - WE ARE BACK! World Seniors, WST Awards and Q School https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-back-back Phil and Nick are back with the first episode of the Talking Snooker summer season for 2023. There's a look back at the World Seniors and WST Awards for 22/23. Plus the recent Women's British Open and news from Q School, including the four players who earned two year tour cards from Event One. We also catch up on your views and round up the rest of the snooker news. *3 minutes - World Seniors *9 minutes - WST Awards *17 minutes - Women's British Open *22 minutes - Q School *32 minutes - Correspondence *50 minutes - Match fixing scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:26:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are back with the first episode of the Talking Snooker summer season for 2023. There's a look back at the World Seniors and WST Awards for 22/23. Plus the recent Women's British Open and news from Q School, including the four players who... Phil and Nick are back with the first episode of the Talking Snooker summer season for 2023. There's a look back at the World Seniors and WST Awards for 22/23. Plus the recent Women's British Open and news from Q School, including the four players who earned two year tour cards from Event One. We also catch up on your views and round up the rest of the snooker news. *3 minutes - World Seniors *9 minutes - WST Awards *17 minutes - Women's British Open *22 minutes - Q School *32 minutes - Correspondence *50 minutes - Match fixing scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are back with the first episode of the Talking Snooker summer season for 2023. There's a look back at the World Seniors and WST Awards for 22/23. Plus the recent Women's British Open and news from Q School, including the four players who earned two year tour cards from Event One. We also catch up on your views and round up the rest of the snooker news.


*3 minutes - World Seniors


*9 minutes - WST Awards


*17 minutes - Women's British Open


*22 minutes - Q School


*32 minutes - Correspondence


*50 minutes - Match fixing scandal

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]]> 4073 no Talking Snooker Episode 120 - Luca Brecel wins world title + Review of 22/23 season https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-end Nick and Phil reflect on a famous triumph for Luca Brecel and a memorable World Championship at the Crucible. There's plenty of talk about the Brecel v Mark Selby final in Sheffield, two contrasting semi-finals and the tournament as a whole. There's also a look back at the key moments of the season and a catch up with your correspondence. The podcast will now take a break for a few weeks, before we return with our summer season of programmes. *1 minute - World Championship final *21 minutes - World semis *30 minutes - Tournament overall *38 minutes - Correspondence *One hour, 12 minutes - Review of Season *One hour, 32 minutes - Goodbye to 22/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 May 2023 12:02:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a famous triumph for Luca Brecel and a memorable World Championship at the Crucible. There's plenty of talk about the Brecel v Mark Selby final in Sheffield, two contrasting semi-finals and the tournament as a whole. There's... Nick and Phil reflect on a famous triumph for Luca Brecel and a memorable World Championship at the Crucible. There's plenty of talk about the Brecel v Mark Selby final in Sheffield, two contrasting semi-finals and the tournament as a whole. There's also a look back at the key moments of the season and a catch up with your correspondence. The podcast will now take a break for a few weeks, before we return with our summer season of programmes. *1 minute - World Championship final *21 minutes - World semis *30 minutes - Tournament overall *38 minutes - Correspondence *One hour, 12 minutes - Review of Season *One hour, 32 minutes - Goodbye to 22/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil reflect on a famous triumph for Luca Brecel and a memorable World Championship at the Crucible. There's plenty of talk about the Brecel v Mark Selby final in Sheffield, two contrasting semi-finals and the tournament as a whole. There's also a look back at the key moments of the season and a catch up with your correspondence. The podcast will now take a break for a few weeks, before we return with our summer season of programmes.


*1 minute - World Championship final


*21 minutes - World semis


*30 minutes - Tournament overall


*38 minutes - Correspondence


*One hour, 12 minutes - Review of Season


*One hour, 32 minutes - Goodbye to 22/23

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]]> 6121 no Talking Snooker Episode 119 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD with World Seniors Snooker chairman Jason Francis https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/jason-francis Phil and Nick are joined by the chairman of World Seniors Snooker, Jason Francis, at the Ronnie O'Sullivan shop. There's plenty of chat about Ronnie O'Sullivan's career and future, the forthcoming World Seniors Championship and the 900. If you'd like to have your say on anything you've heard on the podcast, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com *1 minute - Talk about Ronnie O'Sullivan, including the Ronnie shop *14 minutes - World Seniors Championship *32 minutes - Reflections on The 900 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 01 May 2023 12:32:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick are joined by the chairman of World Seniors Snooker, Jason Francis, at the Ronnie O'Sullivan shop. There's plenty of chat about Ronnie O'Sullivan's career and future, the forthcoming World Seniors Championship and the 900. If you'd like... Phil and Nick are joined by the chairman of World Seniors Snooker, Jason Francis, at the Ronnie O'Sullivan shop. There's plenty of chat about Ronnie O'Sullivan's career and future, the forthcoming World Seniors Championship and the 900. If you'd like to have your say on anything you've heard on the podcast, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com *1 minute - Talk about Ronnie O'Sullivan, including the Ronnie shop *14 minutes - World Seniors Championship *32 minutes - Reflections on The 900 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Phil and Nick are joined by the chairman of World Seniors Snooker, Jason Francis, at the Ronnie O'Sullivan shop. There's plenty of chat about Ronnie O'Sullivan's career and future, the forthcoming World Seniors Championship and the 900. If you'd like to have your say on anything you've heard on the podcast, please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com


*1 minute - Talk about Ronnie O'Sullivan, including the Ronnie shop


*14 minutes - World Seniors Championship


*32 minutes - Reflections on The 900

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]]> 2719 no Talking Snooker Episode 118 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD World Championship latest with Brian 'Coventry Shirt' Wright https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/brian-wright-sheffield-wrigghht Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's super fans, Brian Wright, in Sheffield's Tudor Square to talk about the latest developments at the World Championship. There's a review of every second round and quarter-final match, including victory for Luca Brecel over Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby seeing off John Higgins and Si Jiahui making the last four. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals. Brian also talks about ticket prices and his belief they've now risen too much for this tournament, amid stories about empty seats in the first year of the new Century Club hospitality tickets. There's plenty too about Brian's tradition of wearing Coventry shirts at the Crucible and his great love for the event, which he's been attending for decades. We are also honoured that Brian chose his time with us to share personal details about his life and his significant recent mental health issues of recent times. We would like to say that if you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, there are a number of organisations out there that will be able to help. You can contact the Samaritans at http://www.samaritans.org or call this number for free from any phone in the UK and Ireland: 116 123 *5 minutes - Second round review *24 minutes - Quarter-finals review *35 minutes - Semi-final review *46 minutes - Brian Wright on mental health issues *One hour, 10 minutes - Brian Wright on Crucible ticket prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:22:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's super fans, Brian Wright, in Sheffield's Tudor Square to talk about the latest developments at the World Championship. There's a review of every second round and quarter-final match, including victory for... Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's super fans, Brian Wright, in Sheffield's Tudor Square to talk about the latest developments at the World Championship. There's a review of every second round and quarter-final match, including victory for Luca Brecel over Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby seeing off John Higgins and Si Jiahui making the last four. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals. Brian also talks about ticket prices and his belief they've now risen too much for this tournament, amid stories about empty seats in the first year of the new Century Club hospitality tickets. There's plenty too about Brian's tradition of wearing Coventry shirts at the Crucible and his great love for the event, which he's been attending for decades. We are also honoured that Brian chose his time with us to share personal details about his life and his significant recent mental health issues of recent times. We would like to say that if you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, there are a number of organisations out there that will be able to help. You can contact the Samaritans at http://www.samaritans.org or call this number for free from any phone in the UK and Ireland: 116 123 *5 minutes - Second round review *24 minutes - Quarter-finals review *35 minutes - Semi-final review *46 minutes - Brian Wright on mental health issues *One hour, 10 minutes - Brian Wright on Crucible ticket prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's super fans, Brian Wright, in Sheffield's Tudor Square to talk about the latest developments at the World Championship. There's a review of every second round and quarter-final match, including victory for Luca Brecel over Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby seeing off John Higgins and Si Jiahui making the last four. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals.


Brian also talks about ticket prices and his belief they've now risen too much for this tournament, amid stories about empty seats in the first year of the new Century Club hospitality tickets. There's plenty too about Brian's tradition of wearing Coventry shirts at the Crucible and his great love for the event, which he's been attending for decades.


We are also honoured that Brian chose his time with us to share personal details about his life and his significant recent mental health issues of recent times. We would like to say that if you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, there are a number of organisations out there that will be able to help. You can contact the Samaritans at http://www.samaritans.org or call this number for free from any phone in the UK and Ireland: 116 123


*5 minutes - Second round review


*24 minutes - Quarter-finals review


*35 minutes - Semi-final review


*46 minutes - Brian Wright on mental health issues


*One hour, 10 minutes - Brian Wright on Crucible ticket prices


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]]> 5582 no Talking Snooker Episode 117 - World Championship First Round Review + Just Stop Oil protests https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-cruceeeeee Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the World Championship, including a maximum break from Kyren Wilson, two breaks of 146 in three frames from Neil Robertson and a surprise defeat for Shaun Murphy. There's also chat about the dramatic events of Monday night, when two Just Stop Oil protestors broke onto the arena floor at the Crucible. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*2 minutes - World Championship first round review*18 minutes - Just Stop Oil protests at Crucible*52 minutes - Round-up of latest news, including new Tour Championship venue and format Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:43:23 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the World Championship, including a maximum break from Kyren Wilson, two breaks of 146 in three frames from Neil Robertson and a surprise defeat for Shaun Murphy. There's also chat about the dramatic events... Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the World Championship, including a maximum break from Kyren Wilson, two breaks of 146 in three frames from Neil Robertson and a surprise defeat for Shaun Murphy. There's also chat about the dramatic events of Monday night, when two Just Stop Oil protestors broke onto the arena floor at the Crucible. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*2 minutes - World Championship first round review*18 minutes - Just Stop Oil protests at Crucible*52 minutes - Round-up of latest news, including new Tour Championship venue and format Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - World Championship first round review

*18 minutes - Just Stop Oil protests at Crucible

*52 minutes - Round-up of latest news, including new Tour Championship venue and format

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]]> 3920 no Talking Snooker Episode 116 - World Championship Preview with Sporting Life's Richard Mann https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-richard Nick and Phil are joined by journalist Richard Mann to look ahead to the World Championship. There's plenty of talk about qualifying, including the excitement of Judgement Day, where five debutants made it through to the Crucible. Plus there's a look ahead to every first round match to come in Sheffield, as Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his tournament defence. Plus Nick, Phil and Richard all select the player they think will lift the famous old trophy on May Day.This episode is the fourth and final this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the World Championship. There's the verdict of Neal Foulds on the top 16 seeds, a video preview with Peter Lines and Nick's exclusive interview with Ali Carter. Visit sportinglife.com/snooker for all that fantastic content and so much more.*6 minutes - World qualifying*31 minutes - World Championship first round preview*One hour, 48 minutes - Tips for tournament winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:40:23 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by journalist Richard Mann to look ahead to the World Championship. There's plenty of talk about qualifying, including the excitement of Judgement Day, where five debutants made it through to the Crucible. Plus there's a look... Nick and Phil are joined by journalist Richard Mann to look ahead to the World Championship. There's plenty of talk about qualifying, including the excitement of Judgement Day, where five debutants made it through to the Crucible. Plus there's a look ahead to every first round match to come in Sheffield, as Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his tournament defence. Plus Nick, Phil and Richard all select the player they think will lift the famous old trophy on May Day.This episode is the fourth and final this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the World Championship. There's the verdict of Neal Foulds on the top 16 seeds, a video preview with Peter Lines and Nick's exclusive interview with Ali Carter. Visit sportinglife.com/snooker for all that fantastic content and so much more.*6 minutes - World qualifying*31 minutes - World Championship first round preview*One hour, 48 minutes - Tips for tournament winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is the fourth and final this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the World Championship. There's the verdict of Neal Foulds on the top 16 seeds, a video preview with Peter Lines and Nick's exclusive interview with Ali Carter. Visit sportinglife.com/snooker for all that fantastic content and so much more.

*6 minutes - World qualifying

*31 minutes - World Championship first round preview

*One hour, 48 minutes - Tips for tournament winner

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]]> 7116 no Talking Snooker Episode 115 - Shaun Murphy wins Tour Championship + World Qualifiers https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-murphy-oh-yeah Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy, who came back to beat Kyren Wilson to win the Tour Championship title. There's a review of the week as a whole, including the disappointing poor crowds. Plus a look ahead to World Championship qualifying, a dip into correspondence and a round-up of the other latest news, including John Virgo's future at the BBC.*1 minute - Review of Tour Championship*31 minutes - Your Views on poor crowds in Hull*45 minutes - Preview of world qualifying*52 minutes - More correspondence*1 hour, 4 minutes - Any Other Business, including John Virgo staying with BBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:16:50 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy, who came back to beat Kyren Wilson to win the Tour Championship title. There's a review of the week as a whole, including the disappointing poor crowds. Plus a look ahead to World... Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy, who came back to beat Kyren Wilson to win the Tour Championship title. There's a review of the week as a whole, including the disappointing poor crowds. Plus a look ahead to World Championship qualifying, a dip into correspondence and a round-up of the other latest news, including John Virgo's future at the BBC.*1 minute - Review of Tour Championship*31 minutes - Your Views on poor crowds in Hull*45 minutes - Preview of world qualifying*52 minutes - More correspondence*1 hour, 4 minutes - Any Other Business, including John Virgo staying with BBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*1 minute - Review of Tour Championship

*31 minutes - Your Views on poor crowds in Hull

*45 minutes - Preview of world qualifying

*52 minutes - More correspondence

*1 hour, 4 minutes - Any Other Business, including John Virgo staying with BBC

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]]> 4436 no Talking Snooker Episode 114 - Mark Selby wins Classic + Tour Championship Preview + State of the game https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-touuurrrr Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the Classic in Leicester and look ahead to the Tour Championship in Hull. There's also chat about the state of the game, following dramatic comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and a response from WST chairman Steve Dawson. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*3 minutes - Review of the Classic*26 minutes - Tour Championship Preview*51 minutes - State of the game, reacting to comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Dawson*One hour, 20 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:15:20 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the Classic in Leicester and look ahead to the Tour Championship in Hull. There's also chat about the state of the game, following dramatic comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and a response from WST... Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the Classic in Leicester and look ahead to the Tour Championship in Hull. There's also chat about the state of the game, following dramatic comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and a response from WST chairman Steve Dawson. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*3 minutes - Review of the Classic*26 minutes - Tour Championship Preview*51 minutes - State of the game, reacting to comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Dawson*One hour, 20 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*3 minutes - Review of the Classic

*26 minutes - Tour Championship Preview

*51 minutes - State of the game, reacting to comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Dawson

*One hour, 20 minutes - Any Other Business

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]]> 5324 no Talking Snooker Episode 113 - Classic Preview + Your Views https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-unwell Nick and Phil preview the Classic in Leicester, with plenty up for grabs including for a number of players a potential place in the Tour Championship. There's also a look back at Ding Junhui winning the Six Reds, your correspondence and a tribute to Vera Selby.*2 minutes - Ding Junhui wins Six Reds*10 minutes - Classic Preview*31 minutes - Your Views*One hour - Tribute to Vera Selby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:55:25 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil preview the Classic in Leicester, with plenty up for grabs including for a number of players a potential place in the Tour Championship. There's also a look back at Ding Junhui winning the Six Reds, your correspondence and a tribute to... Nick and Phil preview the Classic in Leicester, with plenty up for grabs including for a number of players a potential place in the Tour Championship. There's also a look back at Ding Junhui winning the Six Reds, your correspondence and a tribute to Vera Selby.*2 minutes - Ding Junhui wins Six Reds*10 minutes - Classic Preview*31 minutes - Your Views*One hour - Tribute to Vera Selby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - Ding Junhui wins Six Reds

*10 minutes - Classic Preview

*31 minutes - Your Views

*One hour - Tribute to Vera Selby

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]]> 4606 no Talking Snooker Episode 112 - Colin Murray special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/colin Colin Murray joins Nick and Phil to talk about his brilliant career and love of snooker. There's stories about growing up enjoying the sport, presenting snooker coverage on Eurosport and working alongside the likes of Neal Foulds, Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also talk of Colin's days on Radio 1, presenting Match of the Day 2 and his current dream job hosting Countdown. There's always a round-up of the other latest snooker news, including the Women's World Championship in Thailand.*2 minutes - Colin on his career*37 minutes - Colin on love of snooker and presenting on Eurosport*One hour, four minutes: Correspondence for Colin*One hour, 34 minutes - News round-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:18:05 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Colin Murray joins Nick and Phil to talk about his brilliant career and love of snooker. There's stories about growing up enjoying the sport, presenting snooker coverage on Eurosport and working alongside the likes of Neal Foulds, Jimmy White and... Colin Murray joins Nick and Phil to talk about his brilliant career and love of snooker. There's stories about growing up enjoying the sport, presenting snooker coverage on Eurosport and working alongside the likes of Neal Foulds, Jimmy White and Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also talk of Colin's days on Radio 1, presenting Match of the Day 2 and his current dream job hosting Countdown. There's always a round-up of the other latest snooker news, including the Women's World Championship in Thailand.*2 minutes - Colin on his career*37 minutes - Colin on love of snooker and presenting on Eurosport*One hour, four minutes: Correspondence for Colin*One hour, 34 minutes - News round-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - Colin on his career

*37 minutes - Colin on love of snooker and presenting on Eurosport

*One hour, four minutes: Correspondence for Colin

*One hour, 34 minutes - News round-up

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]]> 7004 no Talking Snooker Episode 111 - Shaun Murphy wins Players Championship + Luke G Williams on Patsy Houlihan book https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/houlihan Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship, after he saw off Ali Carter in the final in Wolverhampton. They are joined by the author Luke G Williams, who talks about his new book on one of snooker's great mythical characters, Patsy Houlihan. Keep your views coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*Four minutes - Players Championship review*34 minutes - Luke G Williams on his Patsy Houlihan book*One hour, nine minutes - News round-up, including latest on match fixing hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:06:15 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship, after he saw off Ali Carter in the final in Wolverhampton. They are joined by the author Luke G Williams, who talks about his new book on one of snooker's great... Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship, after he saw off Ali Carter in the final in Wolverhampton. They are joined by the author Luke G Williams, who talks about his new book on one of snooker's great mythical characters, Patsy Houlihan. Keep your views coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*Four minutes - Players Championship review*34 minutes - Luke G Williams on his Patsy Houlihan book*One hour, nine minutes - News round-up, including latest on match fixing hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*Four minutes - Players Championship review

*34 minutes - Luke G Williams on his Patsy Houlihan book

*One hour, nine minutes - News round-up, including latest on match fixing hearing

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]]> 4985 no Talking Snooker Episode 110 - Robert Milkins wins Welsh Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-milkinsssss Phil and Nick reflect on another fairytale story in snooker and a marvellous Welsh Open success for Robert Milkins. There's plenty of talk about an entertaining week overall in Llandudno. Plus the Players Championship draw, your correspondence and news of a very special guest to come soon.*2 minutes - Milkins v Murphy Welsh Open final*17 minutes - Welsh Open review*46 minutes - Players Championship preview*55 minutes - Any Other Business, including Dickie Davies tribute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:55:55 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on another fairytale story in snooker and a marvellous Welsh Open success for Robert Milkins. There's plenty of talk about an entertaining week overall in Llandudno. Plus the Players Championship draw, your correspondence and... Phil and Nick reflect on another fairytale story in snooker and a marvellous Welsh Open success for Robert Milkins. There's plenty of talk about an entertaining week overall in Llandudno. Plus the Players Championship draw, your correspondence and news of a very special guest to come soon.*2 minutes - Milkins v Murphy Welsh Open final*17 minutes - Welsh Open review*46 minutes - Players Championship preview*55 minutes - Any Other Business, including Dickie Davies tribute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - Milkins v Murphy Welsh Open final

*17 minutes - Welsh Open review

*46 minutes - Players Championship preview

*55 minutes - Any Other Business, including Dickie Davies tribute

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]]> 4293 no Talking Snooker Episode 109 - Jordan Brown special + Welsh Open preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-jordan Nick and Phil welcome Jordan Brown to the podcast. There's plenty of chat about Jordan's days growing up discovering the game, his early days on tour and qualifying to play at the Crucible for the first time. And of course Jordan reflects at length about his unforgettable surprise success at the 2021 Welsh Open. There's also a look ahead to this year's tournament in Llandudno.*2 minutes - Jordan Brown introduction*17 minutes - Jordan on growing up and early career*36 minutes - Jordan on Welsh Open glory in 2021*57 minutes - Correspondence for Jordan*One hour, two minutes - Welsh Open preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:49:41 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil welcome Jordan Brown to the podcast. There's plenty of chat about Jordan's days growing up discovering the game, his early days on tour and qualifying to play at the Crucible for the first time. And of course Jordan reflects at length... Nick and Phil welcome Jordan Brown to the podcast. There's plenty of chat about Jordan's days growing up discovering the game, his early days on tour and qualifying to play at the Crucible for the first time. And of course Jordan reflects at length about his unforgettable surprise success at the 2021 Welsh Open. There's also a look ahead to this year's tournament in Llandudno.*2 minutes - Jordan Brown introduction*17 minutes - Jordan on growing up and early career*36 minutes - Jordan on Welsh Open glory in 2021*57 minutes - Correspondence for Jordan*One hour, two minutes - Welsh Open preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - Jordan Brown introduction

*17 minutes - Jordan on growing up and early career

*36 minutes - Jordan on Welsh Open glory in 2021

*57 minutes - Correspondence for Jordan

*One hour, two minutes - Welsh Open preview

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]]> 4960 no Talking Snooker Episode 108 - Ali Carter wins German Masters + Your Views https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-ali Phil and Nick reflect on a first ranking event success for seven years for Ali Carter, with victory at the German Masters in Berlin. There's plenty of chat about the tournament as a whole, with highlights including a last 16 place for Jimmy White, breaks of 146 and 147 for Robert Milkins and another hard luck story for Jack Lisowski. There's also a round-up of all the other latest snooker news, including 16-year-old Stan Moody winning himself a two year tour card. And we catch up with your correspondence, topics including Mark Allen's pace of play at the World Grand Prix, the fan experience at the Shoot Out and tournament sponsorship.*2 minutes - German Masters final*10 minutes - German Masters last 32 - semi-finals*32 minutes - Stan Moody wins two year tour card*35 minutes - Your Views*One hour, 14 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:51:20 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Phil and Nick reflect on a first ranking event success for seven years for Ali Carter, with victory at the German Masters in Berlin. There's plenty of chat about the tournament as a whole, with highlights including a last 16 place for Jimmy White,... Phil and Nick reflect on a first ranking event success for seven years for Ali Carter, with victory at the German Masters in Berlin. There's plenty of chat about the tournament as a whole, with highlights including a last 16 place for Jimmy White, breaks of 146 and 147 for Robert Milkins and another hard luck story for Jack Lisowski. There's also a round-up of all the other latest snooker news, including 16-year-old Stan Moody winning himself a two year tour card. And we catch up with your correspondence, topics including Mark Allen's pace of play at the World Grand Prix, the fan experience at the Shoot Out and tournament sponsorship.*2 minutes - German Masters final*10 minutes - German Masters last 32 - semi-finals*32 minutes - Stan Moody wins two year tour card*35 minutes - Your Views*One hour, 14 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - German Masters final

*10 minutes - German Masters last 32 - semi-finals

*32 minutes - Stan Moody wins two year tour card

*35 minutes - Your Views

*One hour, 14 minutes - Any Other Business

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]]> 4863 no Talking Snooker Episode 107 - Shoot Out + German Masters with Marcel Eckardt https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/marcel Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. There's plenty of reflection on the Shoot Out, where Chris Wakelin claimed his first ranking title, and a look ahead to the German Masters. We also ask Marcel your many questions.*2 minutes - Shoot Out Review*23 minutes - Chat with Marcel about his career*58 minutes - Correspondence for Marcel*One hour, 22 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:55:47 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. There's plenty of reflection on the Shoot Out, where Chris Wakelin claimed his first ranking title, and a look ahead to... Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. There's plenty of reflection on the Shoot Out, where Chris Wakelin claimed his first ranking title, and a look ahead to the German Masters. We also ask Marcel your many questions.*2 minutes - Shoot Out Review*23 minutes - Chat with Marcel about his career*58 minutes - Correspondence for Marcel*One hour, 22 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*2 minutes - Shoot Out Review

*23 minutes - Chat with Marcel about his career

*58 minutes - Correspondence for Marcel

*One hour, 22 minutes - Any Other Business

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]]> 5430 no Talking Snooker Episode 106 - Mark Allen wins World Grand Prix + Shoot Out Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-prixxxx Nick and Phil reflect on a thrilling World Grand Prix final, with Mark Allen beating Judd Trump in a deciding frame, to claim a third ranking event success of the season. There's also plenty of chat on the week as a whole in Cheltenham. Plus there's a look ahead to this week's Shoot Out.There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, with a number of charges made against Chinese players in recent days. There's reaction to the news that the Turkish Masters has been cancelled, your correspondence and a round-up of the other snooker news.*5 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal*12 minutes - Cancellation of Turkish Masters*21 minutes - World Grand Prix review*43 minutes - Shoot Out preview*50 minutes - Correspondence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:52:22 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a thrilling World Grand Prix final, with Mark Allen beating Judd Trump in a deciding frame, to claim a third ranking event success of the season. There's also plenty of chat on the week as a whole in Cheltenham. Plus there's a... Nick and Phil reflect on a thrilling World Grand Prix final, with Mark Allen beating Judd Trump in a deciding frame, to claim a third ranking event success of the season. There's also plenty of chat on the week as a whole in Cheltenham. Plus there's a look ahead to this week's Shoot Out.There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, with a number of charges made against Chinese players in recent days. There's reaction to the news that the Turkish Masters has been cancelled, your correspondence and a round-up of the other snooker news.*5 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal*12 minutes - Cancellation of Turkish Masters*21 minutes - World Grand Prix review*43 minutes - Shoot Out preview*50 minutes - Correspondence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, with a number of charges made against Chinese players in recent days. There's reaction to the news that the Turkish Masters has been cancelled, your correspondence and a round-up of the other snooker news.

*5 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal

*12 minutes - Cancellation of Turkish Masters

*21 minutes - World Grand Prix review

*43 minutes - Shoot Out preview

*50 minutes - Correspondence

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]]> 4587 no Talking Snooker Episode 105 - Judd Trump wins 2023 Masters https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-masters-23 Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. There's a review of every match played since the quarter-final stage and thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Plus early news from the World Grand Prix and the rest of the latest snooker news.*5 minutes - Masters final*21 minutes - Masters quarter-finals & semi-finals*39 minutes - Masters overall reflections*One hour - World Grand Prix*One hour, 11 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:56:51 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. There's a review of every match played since the quarter-final stage and thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Plus... Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. There's a review of every match played since the quarter-final stage and thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Plus early news from the World Grand Prix and the rest of the latest snooker news.*5 minutes - Masters final*21 minutes - Masters quarter-finals & semi-finals*39 minutes - Masters overall reflections*One hour - World Grand Prix*One hour, 11 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*5 minutes - Masters final

*21 minutes - Masters quarter-finals & semi-finals

*39 minutes - Masters overall reflections

*One hour - World Grand Prix

*One hour, 11 minutes - Any Other Business

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]]> 4807 no Talking Snooker Episode 104 - Masters 2023 story so far https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-masters-latest-23 Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the Masters, including a dramatic victory for Judd Trump over Ryan Day, and victories for a number of the biggest names including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and a round-up of the latest snooker news.*1 minute - Masters first round review*39 minutes - Masters quarter-finals preview*53 minutes - Correspondence*One hour, 15 minutes - World Grand Prix review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:47:27 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the Masters, including a dramatic victory for Judd Trump over Ryan Day, and victories for a number of the biggest names including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams. There's also a look ahead to the World... Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the Masters, including a dramatic victory for Judd Trump over Ryan Day, and victories for a number of the biggest names including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and a round-up of the latest snooker news.*1 minute - Masters first round review*39 minutes - Masters quarter-finals preview*53 minutes - Correspondence*One hour, 15 minutes - World Grand Prix review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*1 minute - Masters first round review

*39 minutes - Masters quarter-finals preview

*53 minutes - Correspondence

*One hour, 15 minutes - World Grand Prix review





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]]> 5170 no Talking Snooker Episode 103 - Masters 2023 preview with Ken Doherty https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/doherty Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner.Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex Higgins.This episode is the third this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the Masters, the latest column from Neal Foulds and Nick's forthcoming exclusive interview with John Higgins.*4 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal, including the suspension of Zhao Xintong*18 minutes - Masters first round preview + prediction of tournament winner*49 minutes - Reflections on Doherty's life in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago*One hour, two minutes - Stunning Alex Higgins impression from Ken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:16:15 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace,... Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner.Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex Higgins.This episode is the third this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the Masters, the latest column from Neal Foulds and Nick's forthcoming exclusive interview with John Higgins.*4 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal, including the suspension of Zhao Xintong*18 minutes - Masters first round preview + prediction of tournament winner*49 minutes - Reflections on Doherty's life in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago*One hour, two minutes - Stunning Alex Higgins impression from Ken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex Higgins.

This episode is the third this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK’s leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the Masters, the latest column from Neal Foulds and Nick's forthcoming exclusive interview with John Higgins.

*4 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal, including the suspension of Zhao Xintong

*18 minutes - Masters first round preview + prediction of tournament winner

*49 minutes - Reflections on Doherty's life in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago

*One hour, two minutes - Stunning Alex Higgins impression from Ken

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]]> 4468 no Talking Snooker Episode 102 - Review of the Year 2022 https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-review-2022 Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. There's also your correspondence, which includes thoughts on Sports Personality.Sincere thanks for your company throughout 2022 - it really means a lot to have you listening, and for so many of you to tell us how much you enjoy the podcast. Happy New Year everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:02:26 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. There's also... Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. There's also your correspondence, which includes thoughts on Sports Personality.Sincere thanks for your company throughout 2022 - it really means a lot to have you listening, and for so many of you to tell us how much you enjoy the podcast. Happy New Year everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sincere thanks for your company throughout 2022 - it really means a lot to have you listening, and for so many of you to tell us how much you enjoy the podcast. Happy New Year everyone.

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]]> 8006 no Talking Snooker Episode 101 - Christmas Special 2022 with Snooker Scene's David Hendon https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-christmas-2022-christmas Nick and Phil once again join forces with David Hendon and the Snooker Scene podcast at Christmas, very much in the spirit of Val Doonican. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. There's Mark Selby's emotional victory at the English Open, thoughts on snooker in 2022, hopes for the year to come, your correspondence and some recommendations away from the game. And plenty more besides. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:40:33 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil once again join forces with David Hendon and the Snooker Scene podcast at Christmas, very much in the spirit of Val Doonican. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. There's Mark Selby's emotional victory at the... Nick and Phil once again join forces with David Hendon and the Snooker Scene podcast at Christmas, very much in the spirit of Val Doonican. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. There's Mark Selby's emotional victory at the English Open, thoughts on snooker in 2022, hopes for the year to come, your correspondence and some recommendations away from the game. And plenty more besides. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 10404 no Talking Snooker Episode 100 - Celebrating our Century https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-century Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. There's also a far more serious matter to report, with a number of players suspended from the tour while a match fixing investigation is taking place. Plus early news from the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:45:46 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. There's also a far more serious matter to report, with a number of players suspended from the tour while... Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. There's also a far more serious matter to report, with a number of players suspended from the tour while a match fixing investigation is taking place. Plus early news from the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3252 no Talking Snooker Episode 99 - Gary Wilson wins Scottish Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-wilson Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. There's also your views on attending the event in Edinburgh. Plus there's a look ahead to the final big ranking tournament of the year, the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:54:03 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. There's also your views on attending the event in Edinburgh. Plus there's a look ahead to the final big ranking tournament of the year, the... Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. There's also your views on attending the event in Edinburgh. Plus there's a look ahead to the final big ranking tournament of the year, the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4351 no Talking Snooker Episode 98 - Scottish Open preview + German Masters qualifying https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-scottish Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. There's also chat about a number of shock results in German Masters qualifying, plus the rest of the latest snooker news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:24:09 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. There's also chat about a number of shock results in German Masters qualifying, plus the rest of the latest snooker news and your correspondence. Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. There's also chat about a number of shock results in German Masters qualifying, plus the rest of the latest snooker news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3793 no Talking Snooker Episode 97 - Mark Allen wins UK Championship https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-yorkkkkkk Nick and Phil reflect on a superb UK Championship, with victory for Mark Allen over Ding Junhui in the final. Among the topics discussed are the new format, the Cue Zone at the Barbican, BBC coverage and Shaun Murphy's comments on Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also round up the rest of the snooker news, including the Masters draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:03:11 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a superb UK Championship, with victory for Mark Allen over Ding Junhui in the final. Among the topics discussed are the new format, the Cue Zone at the Barbican, BBC coverage and Shaun Murphy's comments on Ronnie O'Sullivan.... Nick and Phil reflect on a superb UK Championship, with victory for Mark Allen over Ding Junhui in the final. Among the topics discussed are the new format, the Cue Zone at the Barbican, BBC coverage and Shaun Murphy's comments on Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also round up the rest of the snooker news, including the Masters draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4961 no Talking Snooker Episode 96 - UK Championship Preview with Philip Studd https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-studd Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60 and a guide to all the last 32 matches to come.We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds. Our next episode in this new partnership will come in January when we preview the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:31:56 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60... Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60 and a guide to all the last 32 matches to come.We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds. Our next episode in this new partnership will come in January when we preview the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds. Our next episode in this new partnership will come in January when we preview the Masters.

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]]> 4019 no Talking Snooker Episode 95 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins Champion of Champions https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-champions Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship qualifiers in Sheffield and the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:08:39 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship... Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship qualifiers in Sheffield and the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3871 no Talking Snooker Episode 94 - Champion of Champions 2022 Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-boltonnnn Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:51:28 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker... Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3378 no Talking Snooker Episode 93 - Mark Allen wins Northern Ireland Open again https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-allen-and-me Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:49:40 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene,... Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5446 no Talking Snooker Episode 92 - Alex Higgins special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-alex-higgins-new-new Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:00:52 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on... Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 7609 no Talking Snooker Episode 91 - LIVE FROM LEEDS... Tony Meo Trophy, Hong Kong Masters & Northern Ireland https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/leeds Nick and Phil are live at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with their referee Dave Tindall, to talk about the latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy. There's also a look back at a memorable Hong Kong Masters in front of world record crowds, plus a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:20:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are live at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with their referee Dave Tindall, to talk about the latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy. There's also a look back at a memorable Hong Kong Masters in front of world record crowds, plus a... Nick and Phil are live at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with their referee Dave Tindall, to talk about the latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy. There's also a look back at a memorable Hong Kong Masters in front of world record crowds, plus a look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5401 no Talking Snooker Episode 90 - British Open Review with Abigail Davies https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-abigail-please-please Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Abigail Davies to reflect on victory for Ryan Day at the British Open. There's also a look ahead to the Hong Kong Masters. Oh, and our selections for chosen walk-on music. And Pot Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:39:50 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Abigail Davies to reflect on victory for Ryan Day at the British Open. There's also a look ahead to the Hong Kong Masters. Oh, and our selections for chosen walk-on music. And Pot Black. Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Abigail Davies to reflect on victory for Ryan Day at the British Open. There's also a look ahead to the Hong Kong Masters. Oh, and our selections for chosen walk-on music. And Pot Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7785 no Talking Snooker Episode 89 - World Mixed Doubles Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-doubles Nick and Phil reflect on an important weekend for the sport, with the World Mixed Doubles giving the world's leading female players a higher profile than they've ever had before. Your correspondence very much part of this episode, including one quite brilliant email right at the start. There's also news from the British Open, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:07:30 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on an important weekend for the sport, with the World Mixed Doubles giving the world's leading female players a higher profile than they've ever had before. Your correspondence very much part of this episode, including one quite... Nick and Phil reflect on an important weekend for the sport, with the World Mixed Doubles giving the world's leading female players a higher profile than they've ever had before. Your correspondence very much part of this episode, including one quite brilliant email right at the start. There's also news from the British Open, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6077 no Talking Snooker Episode 88 - World Mixed Doubles & British Open preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-mixed-mixed Two tournaments for the price of none on this episode of Talking Snooker, as Nick and Phil look ahead to the season resuming in earnest. Two big tournaments are coming up in Milton Keynes, the World Mixed Doubles and British Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:41:33 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Two tournaments for the price of none on this episode of Talking Snooker, as Nick and Phil look ahead to the season resuming in earnest. Two big tournaments are coming up in Milton Keynes, the World Mixed Doubles and British Open. Keep your thoughts... Two tournaments for the price of none on this episode of Talking Snooker, as Nick and Phil look ahead to the season resuming in earnest. Two big tournaments are coming up in Milton Keynes, the World Mixed Doubles and British Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4153 no Talking Snooker Episode 87 - Your Views https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-views-september-2022-try Nick and Phil catch up with your latest correspondence, with topics including the state of snooker clubs, tournament venues and current sponsorship. There's also a round-up of the latest news. And there's a special Talking Snooker line for you about the late Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:04:35 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil catch up with your latest correspondence, with topics including the state of snooker clubs, tournament venues and current sponsorship. There's also a round-up of the latest news. And there's a special Talking Snooker line for you about... Nick and Phil catch up with your latest correspondence, with topics including the state of snooker clubs, tournament venues and current sponsorship. There's also a round-up of the latest news. And there's a special Talking Snooker line for you about the late Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5442 no Talking Snooker Episode 86 - Neil Robertson special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-neil-robertson Nick and Phil speak with one of the game's superstars, Neil Robertson, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life.Robertson talks about his days growing up, early days on tour, World Championship success, frustrations at the Crucible, mental health issues in his family, relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan and hopes for the future.We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds.Our next episode in this new partnership will come in November when we preview the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:06:50 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil speak with one of the game's superstars, Neil Robertson, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. Robertson talks about his days growing up, early days on tour, World Championship success, frustrations at the Crucible,... Nick and Phil speak with one of the game's superstars, Neil Robertson, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life.Robertson talks about his days growing up, early days on tour, World Championship success, frustrations at the Crucible, mental health issues in his family, relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan and hopes for the future.We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds.Our next episode in this new partnership will come in November when we preview the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robertson talks about his days growing up, early days on tour, World Championship success, frustrations at the Crucible, mental health issues in his family, relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan and hopes for the future.

We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting previews and analysis ahead of all the big ranking events, plus big name interviews, results, news, and of course a brilliant fortnightly column from friend of the podcast Neal Foulds.

Our next episode in this new partnership will come in November when we preview the UK Championship.

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]]> 9969 no Talking Snooker Episode 85 - Hazel Irvine special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-hazel Nick and Phil are joined by one of Britain's finest broadcasters and the face of snooker on the BBC, Hazel Irvine. We ask Hazel about growing up loving sport, working alongside giants of the industry like Dickie Davies and her two decades covering snooker. There's plenty of chat about some of the great Crucible moments with Hazel on the microphone, like the emotion of John Higgins in 2011, fairytale victory for Stuart Bingham in 2015 and this year's record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also a round-up of all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:15:02 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of Britain's finest broadcasters and the face of snooker on the BBC, Hazel Irvine. We ask Hazel about growing up loving sport, working alongside giants of the industry like Dickie Davies and her two decades covering... Nick and Phil are joined by one of Britain's finest broadcasters and the face of snooker on the BBC, Hazel Irvine. We ask Hazel about growing up loving sport, working alongside giants of the industry like Dickie Davies and her two decades covering snooker. There's plenty of chat about some of the great Crucible moments with Hazel on the microphone, like the emotion of John Higgins in 2011, fairytale victory for Stuart Bingham in 2015 and this year's record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan. There's also a round-up of all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6033 no Talking Snooker Episode 84 - Kyren Wilson wins European Masters https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-iceland Nick and Phil review the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, with Kyren Wilson claiming the European Masters title in Furth. If you were at the event, keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 21 Aug 2022 22:48:14 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, with Kyren Wilson claiming the European Masters title in Furth. If you were at the event, keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Nick and Phil review the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, with Kyren Wilson claiming the European Masters title in Furth. If you were at the event, keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 4679 no Talking Snooker Episode 83 - European Masters Preview + Latest News https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-euros Nick and Phil look ahead to the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, the European Masters in Germany. There's also a look back at British Open qualifying. And we reveal the snooker superstar who will be coming on the podcast to kick off our autumn season of episodes. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:34:06 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, the European Masters in Germany. There's also a look back at British Open qualifying. And we reveal the snooker superstar who will be coming on the podcast to kick off... Nick and Phil look ahead to the first knockout ranking tournament of the season, the European Masters in Germany. There's also a look back at British Open qualifying. And we reveal the snooker superstar who will be coming on the podcast to kick off our autumn season of episodes. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 3559 no Talking Snooker Episode 82 - Interview with WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-jason Nick and Phil are joined by Jason Ferguson for a wide-ranging interview about the state of the game. The WPBSA chairman addresses a host of topics, including when snooker might return to mainland China, the absence of prize money for first round losers and the women's game. He also talks about the controversy surrounding Liang Wenbo. There's plenty of questions from you too, including over a new venue for the Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:22:44 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Jason Ferguson for a wide-ranging interview about the state of the game. The WPBSA chairman addresses a host of topics, including when snooker might return to mainland China, the absence of prize money for first round... Nick and Phil are joined by Jason Ferguson for a wide-ranging interview about the state of the game. The WPBSA chairman addresses a host of topics, including when snooker might return to mainland China, the absence of prize money for first round losers and the women's game. He also talks about the controversy surrounding Liang Wenbo. There's plenty of questions from you too, including over a new venue for the Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5969 no Talking Snooker Episode 81 - Luca Brecel wins Championship League + Your Views https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-brecel Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Luca Brecel in the first ranking event of the 22/23 season. There's also chat about Reanne Evans winning the UK Women's Championship. Plus we address Your Views, including your latest Surprise Spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:51:54 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Luca Brecel in the first ranking event of the 22/23 season. There's also chat about Reanne Evans winning the UK Women's Championship. Plus we address Your Views, including your latest Surprise Spots. Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Luca Brecel in the first ranking event of the 22/23 season. There's also chat about Reanne Evans winning the UK Women's Championship. Plus we address Your Views, including your latest Surprise Spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4281 no Talking Snooker Episode 80 - Rebecca Kenna special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-kenna Nick and Phil are joined by Rebecca Kenna from her cue sports shop in Yorkshire. Rebecca talks to us about her days growing up, her time on the women's tour and starting out on the main tour, as well as coaching and her shop. There's plenty of chat too about the forthcoming World Mixed Doubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:45:05 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Rebecca Kenna from her cue sports shop in Yorkshire. Rebecca talks to us about her days growing up, her time on the women's tour and starting out on the main tour, as well as coaching and her shop. There's plenty of chat... Nick and Phil are joined by Rebecca Kenna from her cue sports shop in Yorkshire. Rebecca talks to us about her days growing up, her time on the women's tour and starting out on the main tour, as well as coaching and her shop. There's plenty of chat too about the forthcoming World Mixed Doubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5155 no Talking Snooker Episode 79 - Kyren Wilson special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-kyren Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's biggest stars, Kyren Wilson. The Englishman talks to us at length about his career and life in the game, including his first ranking event success in Shanghai, that incredible World Championship semi-final deciding frame against Anthony McGill, his improved relationship with Judd Trump and hopes for the future. There's also a round-up of the latest action on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:12:11 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's biggest stars, Kyren Wilson. The Englishman talks to us at length about his career and life in the game, including his first ranking event success in Shanghai, that incredible World Championship semi-final... Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's biggest stars, Kyren Wilson. The Englishman talks to us at length about his career and life in the game, including his first ranking event success in Shanghai, that incredible World Championship semi-final deciding frame against Anthony McGill, his improved relationship with Judd Trump and hopes for the future. There's also a round-up of the latest action on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4370 no Talking Snooker Episode 78 - Youth Special with Owen Burt and Gareth Williams https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-youth Nick and Phil explore whether the game is reaching young people, with Owen Burt and Gareth Williams. There's plenty of chat about the marketing of the game, dress code, television coverage and much more. There's also the latest on the Championship League. Tweet us at @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:07 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil explore whether the game is reaching young people, with Owen Burt and Gareth Williams. There's plenty of chat about the marketing of the game, dress code, television coverage and much more. There's also the latest on the Championship... Nick and Phil explore whether the game is reaching young people, with Owen Burt and Gareth Williams. There's plenty of chat about the marketing of the game, dress code, television coverage and much more. There's also the latest on the Championship League. Tweet us at @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6689 no Talking Snooker Episode 77 - Your Views + Surprise Spots https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-your-views-spotssss Nick and Phil address your emails and tweets in a new episode of the podcast. They also reflect on week one of the new season at the Championship League, and reveal your surprise snooker spots. Tweet us at @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:00:27 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil address your emails and tweets in a new episode of the podcast. They also reflect on week one of the new season at the Championship League, and reveal your surprise snooker spots. Tweet us at @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Nick and Phil address your emails and tweets in a new episode of the podcast. They also reflect on week one of the new season at the Championship League, and reveal your surprise snooker spots. Tweet us at @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 5121 no Talking Snooker Episode 76 - Happy New Season... Media chat and Predictions for 22/23 with Oli Bell https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-belll Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Oli Bell as the new season gets under way with the Championship League. Oli talks to us at length about media coverage of the sport and state of the game today. There's also our predictions for the 22/23 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:34:24 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Oli Bell as the new season gets under way with the Championship League. Oli talks to us at length about media coverage of the sport and state of the game today. There's also our predictions for the 22/23... Nick and Phil are joined by the broadcaster Oli Bell as the new season gets under way with the Championship League. Oli talks to us at length about media coverage of the sport and state of the game today. There's also our predictions for the 22/23 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7047 no Talking Snooker Episode 75 - Fergal O'Brien special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-fergal Nick and Phil are joined by 1999 British Open champion Fergal O'Brien. There's talk about his days growing up, making a century in his first frame at the Crucible, that famous victory in Plymouth, playing Paul Hunter in the Masters final, the longest frame and so much more. Plus we ask Fergal your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:37:20 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by 1999 British Open champion Fergal O'Brien. There's talk about his days growing up, making a century in his first frame at the Crucible, that famous victory in Plymouth, playing Paul Hunter in the Masters final, the longest... Nick and Phil are joined by 1999 British Open champion Fergal O'Brien. There's talk about his days growing up, making a century in his first frame at the Crucible, that famous victory in Plymouth, playing Paul Hunter in the Masters final, the longest frame and so much more. Plus we ask Fergal your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6041 no Talking Snooker Episode 74 - Q School Review + Your Views with David Grace https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-david-grace Nick and Phil are joined by former UK Championship semi-finalist David Grace to talk abut his life in snooker. There's a review of the climax of Q School and address some of Your Views. And we reveal news of our special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:37:42 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by former UK Championship semi-finalist David Grace to talk abut his life in snooker. There's a review of the climax of Q School and address some of Your Views. And we reveal news of our special guest next week. Nick and Phil are joined by former UK Championship semi-finalist David Grace to talk abut his life in snooker. There's a review of the climax of Q School and address some of Your Views. And we reveal news of our special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7332 no Talking Snooker Episode 73 - Rob Walker special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-walker Nick and Phil are joined by the compere and broadcaster Rob Walker, who talks us through his career and time in snooker. Rob tells us about the best ever atmospheres during his years introducing the players, his memorable appearances on TFI Friday and his charity work. There's plenty of chat too about the recent World Championship.*Special note - If you want to hear some award-winning waffle from messrs Metcalfe and Haigh between minutes 17 and 57, you're more than welcome. But feel free to fast forward to Rob rejoining the episode too. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:14:12 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the compere and broadcaster Rob Walker, who talks us through his career and time in snooker. Rob tells us about the best ever atmospheres during his years introducing the players, his memorable appearances on TFI Friday and... Nick and Phil are joined by the compere and broadcaster Rob Walker, who talks us through his career and time in snooker. Rob tells us about the best ever atmospheres during his years introducing the players, his memorable appearances on TFI Friday and his charity work. There's plenty of chat too about the recent World Championship.*Special note - If you want to hear some award-winning waffle from messrs Metcalfe and Haigh between minutes 17 and 57, you're more than welcome. But feel free to fast forward to Rob rejoining the episode too. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*Special note - If you want to hear some award-winning waffle from messrs Metcalfe and Haigh between minutes 17 and 57, you're more than welcome. But feel free to fast forward to Rob rejoining the episode too. Enjoy.

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]]> 7942 no Talking Snooker Episode 72 - WE ARE BACK https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-back Talking Snooker returns after our spring break. Nick and Phil reflect on the latest events at Q School. Plus reflections on the World Seniors, the 21/22 awards and the rest of the big snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 29 May 2022 11:47:38 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Talking Snooker returns after our spring break. Nick and Phil reflect on the latest events at Q School. Plus reflections on the World Seniors, the 21/22 awards and the rest of the big snooker news. Talking Snooker returns after our spring break. Nick and Phil reflect on the latest events at Q School. Plus reflections on the World Seniors, the 21/22 awards and the rest of the big snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3440 no Talking Snooker Episode 71 - Ronnie is the greatest! O'Sullivan wins seventh world title + Review of 21/22 season https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-crucible-2022-end_1 Nick and Phil reflect on a memorable seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible, which cements his status as snooker's greatest. There's also chat about the tournament as a whole, including television coverage and the fan experience. Plus there's a review of the 21/22 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 May 2022 23:18:44 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a memorable seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible, which cements his status as snooker's greatest. There's also chat about the tournament as a whole, including television coverage and the fan experience.... Nick and Phil reflect on a memorable seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible, which cements his status as snooker's greatest. There's also chat about the tournament as a whole, including television coverage and the fan experience. Plus there's a review of the 21/22 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7365 no Talking Snooker Episode 70 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD World Championship latest with Crucible Almanac author Chris Downer https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-live-episode-from-sheffi Nick and Phil are joined by Chris Downer to review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals at the World Championship, and look ahead to the semi-finals. Plus Chris talks to us about his famous Almanac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:07:40 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Chris Downer to review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals at the World Championship, and look ahead to the semi-finals. Plus Chris talks to us about his famous Almanac. Nick and Phil are joined by Chris Downer to review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals at the World Championship, and look ahead to the semi-finals. Plus Chris talks to us about his famous Almanac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4694 no Talking Snooker Episode 69 - World Championship 2022 First Round Review + Second Round Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-crucible-latest-2022 Nick and Phil review the opening stages of the World Championship at the Crucible and look ahead to the last 16. There's also chat on the debate over the tournament venue and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:32:27 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the opening stages of the World Championship at the Crucible and look ahead to the last 16. There's also chat on the debate over the tournament venue and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming. Nick and Phil review the opening stages of the World Championship at the Crucible and look ahead to the last 16. There's also chat on the debate over the tournament venue and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6764 no Talking Snooker Episode 68 - World Championship 2022 Preview + Qualifying Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/crucible-2022-preview-yeah Nick and Phil look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible, with a preview of every first round match to come in Sheffield. Plus there's reflection on ten dramatic days of qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:23:19 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible, with a preview of every first round match to come in Sheffield. Plus there's reflection on ten dramatic days of qualifying. Nick and Phil look ahead to the World Championship at the Crucible, with a preview of every first round match to come in Sheffield. Plus there's reflection on ten dramatic days of qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 8375 no Talking Snooker Episode 67 - Neil Robertson wins thrilling Tour Championship https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-tour-c Nick and Phil review a wonderful week of snooker at the Tour Championship, with Neil Robertson coming from behind to beat John Higgins and win the title. There's also a look ahead to World Championship qualifying and a round-up of other news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:50:49 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a wonderful week of snooker at the Tour Championship, with Neil Robertson coming from behind to beat John Higgins and win the title. There's also a look ahead to World Championship qualifying and a round-up of other news. Nick and Phil review a wonderful week of snooker at the Tour Championship, with Neil Robertson coming from behind to beat John Higgins and win the title. There's also a look ahead to World Championship qualifying and a round-up of other news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5769 no Talking Snooker Episode 66 - Robert Milkins wins in Gibraltar + Tour Championship Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-milkins Nick and Phil reflect on a surprise first ranking event victory for Rob Milkins at the Gibraltar Open. There's also a look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the Tour Championship, and a catch up with your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:13:28 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a surprise first ranking event victory for Rob Milkins at the Gibraltar Open. There's also a look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the Tour Championship, and a catch up with your correspondence. Nick and Phil reflect on a surprise first ranking event victory for Rob Milkins at the Gibraltar Open. There's also a look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the Tour Championship, and a catch up with your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5932 no Talking Snooker Episode 65 - Joe Perry special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-perry-special Nick and Phil are joined by Welsh Open champion Joe Perry. There's plenty of talk about that famous victory in Newport and a look back at Joe's thirty years as a professional. We also put your questions to Joe. Please do join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:41:37 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Welsh Open champion Joe Perry. There's plenty of talk about that famous victory in Newport and a look back at Joe's thirty years as a professional. We also put your questions to Joe. Please do join us. Nick and Phil are joined by Welsh Open champion Joe Perry. There's plenty of talk about that famous victory in Newport and a look back at Joe's thirty years as a professional. We also put your questions to Joe. Please do join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6589 no Talking Snooker Episode 64 - Turkish delight for Judd Trump https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-turkish Nick and Phil are back to reflect on victory for Judd Trump at the inaugural Turkish Masters. They also catch up on some of your correspondence and give you news of a special guest to come next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:43:08 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are back to reflect on victory for Judd Trump at the inaugural Turkish Masters. They also catch up on some of your correspondence and give you news of a special guest to come next week. Nick and Phil are back to reflect on victory for Judd Trump at the inaugural Turkish Masters. They also catch up on some of your correspondence and give you news of a special guest to come next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4378 no Talking Snooker Episode 63 - Joe Perry wins Welsh Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-perry Nick and Phil review the Welsh Open and a brilliant victory for Joe Perry. There's plenty more besides, including a look ahead to the Turkish Masters and the BBC's Ray Reardon documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Mar 2022 01:24:32 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the Welsh Open and a brilliant victory for Joe Perry. There's plenty more besides, including a look ahead to the Turkish Masters and the BBC's Ray Reardon documentary. Nick and Phil review the Welsh Open and a brilliant victory for Joe Perry. There's plenty more besides, including a look ahead to the Turkish Masters and the BBC's Ray Reardon documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3384 no Talking Snooker Episode 62 - Fan Zhengyi wins European Masters https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-fan Nick and Phil reflect on another seismic shock in the sport, with victory for Fan Zhengyi at the European Masters. There's also talk of the Welsh Open as the action in Newport gets under way, a catch up with some of your correspondence and the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:51:03 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on another seismic shock in the sport, with victory for Fan Zhengyi at the European Masters. There's also talk of the Welsh Open as the action in Newport gets under way, a catch up with some of your correspondence and the rest of... Nick and Phil reflect on another seismic shock in the sport, with victory for Fan Zhengyi at the European Masters. There's also talk of the Welsh Open as the action in Newport gets under way, a catch up with some of your correspondence and the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7437 no Talking Snooker Episode 61 - Rachel Casey special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-rachel Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter and reporter Rachel Casey to look ahead to the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor. Rachel also talks about her time covering the sport, becoming a presenter this season and her love of racing. Plus your questions for Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:14:43 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter and reporter Rachel Casey to look ahead to the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor. Rachel also talks about her time covering the sport, becoming a presenter this season and her love of racing. Plus your... Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter and reporter Rachel Casey to look ahead to the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor. Rachel also talks about her time covering the sport, becoming a presenter this season and her love of racing. Plus your questions for Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5661 no Talking Snooker Episode 60 - Players Championship and Women's World Championship Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-players Nick and Phil reflect on the Players Championship and another tournament win for Neil Robertson, and victory at the Women's World Championship for Nutcharut Wongharuthai. Plus there's a look ahead to the European Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:48:21 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on the Players Championship and another tournament win for Neil Robertson, and victory at the Women's World Championship for Nutcharut Wongharuthai. Plus there's a look ahead to the European Masters. Nick and Phil reflect on the Players Championship and another tournament win for Neil Robertson, and victory at the Women's World Championship for Nutcharut Wongharuthai. Plus there's a look ahead to the European Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4239 no Talking Snooker Episode 59 - Your Views https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-yeah-views Nick and Phil catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including the Seniors Tour, crowds at the Shoot Out and the Championship League. Oh, and the difference between a pack, bunch and cluster. Please keep your thoughts coming in for future episodes - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:04:20 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including the Seniors Tour, crowds at the Shoot Out and the Championship League. Oh, and the difference between a pack, bunch and cluster. Please keep your thoughts coming in for future... Nick and Phil catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including the Seniors Tour, crowds at the Shoot Out and the Championship League. Oh, and the difference between a pack, bunch and cluster. Please keep your thoughts coming in for future episodes - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

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]]> 7221 no Talking Snooker Episode 58 - Neal Foulds special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-foulds Nick and Phil are joined by former top star, now brilliant broadcaster, Neal Foulds. There's plenty of chat about Neal's playing career, including his early days on tour, beating Alex Higgins at the Crucible and his tournament successes. Plus Neal talks about becoming a pundit and offers his views on the state of the game today. Your correspondence includes questions about Neal playing an exhibition on the Isle of Wight as a teenager, his memories of Goffs and daily enjoyment of Radio 2's PopMaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:08:12 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by former top star, now brilliant broadcaster, Neal Foulds. There's plenty of chat about Neal's playing career, including his early days on tour, beating Alex Higgins at the Crucible and his tournament successes. Plus Neal... Nick and Phil are joined by former top star, now brilliant broadcaster, Neal Foulds. There's plenty of chat about Neal's playing career, including his early days on tour, beating Alex Higgins at the Crucible and his tournament successes. Plus Neal talks about becoming a pundit and offers his views on the state of the game today. Your correspondence includes questions about Neal playing an exhibition on the Isle of Wight as a teenager, his memories of Goffs and daily enjoyment of Radio 2's PopMaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6905 no Talking Snooker Episode 57 - Hossein Vafaei wins Shoot Out https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-hossein-vafaei Nick and Phil review an historic moment for the sport, with Hossein Vafaei becoming the first player from Iran to win a ranking event. There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:00:26 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review an historic moment for the sport, with Hossein Vafaei becoming the first player from Iran to win a ranking event. There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin and your correspondence. Nick and Phil review an historic moment for the sport, with Hossein Vafaei becoming the first player from Iran to win a ranking event. There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5267 no Talking Snooker Episode 56 - Neil Robertson wins vintage 2022 Masters https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-masters-review Nick and Phil review a memorable edition of the Masters at Alexandra Palace, which ended in Neil Robertson winning the tournament for the second time. There's plenty of chat about a host of dramatic finishes, including a vintage semi-finals Saturday, and that raucous atmosphere at Alexandra Palace. Plus your correspondence and all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:03:53 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a memorable edition of the Masters at Alexandra Palace, which ended in Neil Robertson winning the tournament for the second time. There's plenty of chat about a host of dramatic finishes, including a vintage semi-finals Saturday,... Nick and Phil review a memorable edition of the Masters at Alexandra Palace, which ended in Neil Robertson winning the tournament for the second time. There's plenty of chat about a host of dramatic finishes, including a vintage semi-finals Saturday, and that raucous atmosphere at Alexandra Palace. Plus your correspondence and all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 8351 no Talking Snooker Episode 55 - Masters Day One including LIVE COMMENTARY https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-masters-day-one Nick and Phil are with you for the opening stages of the Masters, bringing you some of the flavour of day one at Alexandra Palace. That includes commentary on the first two frames between Yan Bingtao and Mark Williams. There's also more of your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:33:24 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are with you for the opening stages of the Masters, bringing you some of the flavour of day one at Alexandra Palace. That includes commentary on the first two frames between Yan Bingtao and Mark Williams. There's also more of your... Nick and Phil are with you for the opening stages of the Masters, bringing you some of the flavour of day one at Alexandra Palace. That includes commentary on the first two frames between Yan Bingtao and Mark Williams. There's also more of your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5447 no Talking Snooker Episode 54 - Masters 2022 Preview with Richard Mann https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-richard-mann Nick and Phil are joined by Sporting Life journalist Richard Mann to talk about one of the sport's most special events, the Masters. There's also your latest correspondence and news of a big name guest to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:40:19 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Sporting Life journalist Richard Mann to talk about one of the sport's most special events, the Masters. There's also your latest correspondence and news of a big name guest to come. Nick and Phil are joined by Sporting Life journalist Richard Mann to talk about one of the sport's most special events, the Masters. There's also your latest correspondence and news of a big name guest to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7669 no Talking Snooker Episode 53 - Review of the Year 2021 https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-year Nick and Phil look back on a memorable year of snooker, including Jordan Brown's incredible shock win at the Welsh Open, a fourth world title for Mark Selby and an emotional triumph for Mark Allen. There's also a look through a bumper post bag of correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:53:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look back on a memorable year of snooker, including Jordan Brown's incredible shock win at the Welsh Open, a fourth world title for Mark Selby and an emotional triumph for Mark Allen. There's also a look through a bumper post bag of... Nick and Phil look back on a memorable year of snooker, including Jordan Brown's incredible shock win at the Welsh Open, a fourth world title for Mark Selby and an emotional triumph for Mark Allen. There's also a look through a bumper post bag of correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7977 no Talking Snooker Episode 52 - Christmas Special 2021 with Snooker Scene's David Hendon https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-hendon Talk about the spirit of Christmas. Two podcasts joining together. David Hendon, host of the brilliant Snooker Scene, joins Nick and Phil to talk about the game we all love in a marathon festive episode. Merry Christmas everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:43:35 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Talk about the spirit of Christmas. Two podcasts joining together. David Hendon, host of the brilliant Snooker Scene, joins Nick and Phil to talk about the game we all love in a marathon festive episode. Merry Christmas everybody. Talk about the spirit of Christmas. Two podcasts joining together. David Hendon, host of the brilliant Snooker Scene, joins Nick and Phil to talk about the game we all love in a marathon festive episode. Merry Christmas everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 10743 no Talking Snooker Episode 51 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins World Grand Prix https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-ronnie-ron Nick and Phil reflect on Ronnie O'Sullivan's first tournament victory for 16 months as the last big event of the year threw up a memorable conclusion in Coventry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:02:57 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on Ronnie O'Sullivan's first tournament victory for 16 months as the last big event of the year threw up a memorable conclusion in Coventry. Nick and Phil reflect on Ronnie O'Sullivan's first tournament victory for 16 months as the last big event of the year threw up a memorable conclusion in Coventry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3928 no Talking Snooker Episode 50 - Luca Brecel wins Scottish Open + Prize Money Debate with Steven Hallworth https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-hallworth Nick and Phil are joined by Steven Hallworth to reflect on Luca Brecel's Scottish Open victory. There's plenty of chat over prize money in the game, a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and your latest correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:21:43 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Steven Hallworth to reflect on Luca Brecel's Scottish Open victory. There's plenty of chat over prize money in the game, a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and your latest correspondence. Nick and Phil are joined by Steven Hallworth to reflect on Luca Brecel's Scottish Open victory. There's plenty of chat over prize money in the game, a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and your latest correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6913 no Talking Snooker Episode 49 - Zhao Xintong wins UK Championship https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-xintong Nick and Phil reflect on a brilliant victory for Zhao Xintong over Luca Brecel in the UK Championship and reflect on the first Triple Crown event of the season. They also talk about the Masters draw and Scottish Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:07:41 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a brilliant victory for Zhao Xintong over Luca Brecel in the UK Championship and reflect on the first Triple Crown event of the season. They also talk about the Masters draw and Scottish Open. Nick and Phil reflect on a brilliant victory for Zhao Xintong over Luca Brecel in the UK Championship and reflect on the first Triple Crown event of the season. They also talk about the Masters draw and Scottish Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6722 no Talking Snooker Episode 48 - Shaun Murphy comments on amateur players + UK Championship latest https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-murphy-furoreee Nick and Phil have their say on the furore created by Shaun Murphy's comments on amateur players, and reflect on a dramatic first five days of the UK Championship in York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:06:42 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil have their say on the furore created by Shaun Murphy's comments on amateur players, and reflect on a dramatic first five days of the UK Championship in York. Nick and Phil have their say on the furore created by Shaun Murphy's comments on amateur players, and reflect on a dramatic first five days of the UK Championship in York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4766 no Talking Snooker Episode 47 - Judd Trump wins Champion of Champions + UK Championship Preview with Shamoon Hafez https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-shamoon Nick and Phil are joined by the BBC's Shamoon Hafez to reflect on Judd Trump's brilliant victory at the Champion of Champions and look ahead to the first major of the season, the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:32:23 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the BBC's Shamoon Hafez to reflect on Judd Trump's brilliant victory at the Champion of Champions and look ahead to the first major of the season, the UK Championship. Nick and Phil are joined by the BBC's Shamoon Hafez to reflect on Judd Trump's brilliant victory at the Champion of Champions and look ahead to the first major of the season, the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7739 no Talking Snooker Episode 46 - First Birthday Special LIVE FROM TOOTING https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-tooting Nick and Phil celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast with their own special match in Tooting. They reflect on the last 12 months, and look ahead to the future. Please do join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:48:52 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast with their own special match in Tooting. They reflect on the last 12 months, and look ahead to the future. Please do join us. Nick and Phil celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast with their own special match in Tooting. They reflect on the last 12 months, and look ahead to the future. Please do join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3109 no Talking Snooker Episode 45 - Neil Robertson wins English Open + Champion of Champions Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-keynes Nick and Phil review another thrilling final, as Neil Robertson comes from behind to beat John Higgins to win the English Open in Milton Keynes. They also look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Bolton, which includes some mouthwatering clashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:07:57 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review another thrilling final, as Neil Robertson comes from behind to beat John Higgins to win the English Open in Milton Keynes. They also look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Bolton, which includes some mouthwatering clashes. Nick and Phil review another thrilling final, as Neil Robertson comes from behind to beat John Higgins to win the English Open in Milton Keynes. They also look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Bolton, which includes some mouthwatering clashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5489 no Talking Snooker Episode 44 - English Open Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-englishhhhh Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the English Open at Milton Keynes. They also reflect on the marathon Alan McManus episode and address the latest correspondence from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:04:57 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the English Open at Milton Keynes. They also reflect on the marathon Alan McManus episode and address the latest correspondence from listeners. Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the English Open at Milton Keynes. They also reflect on the marathon Alan McManus episode and address the latest correspondence from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4127 no Talking Snooker Episode 43 - Alan McManus special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-alan-mcmanus Nick and Phil are joined by snooker royalty as Alan McManus talks at length about his storied career, including winning the Masters and reaching the world semi-finals at 45. He also reflects on his new life as a broadcaster, gives us his verdict on some of the game's big topics and answers listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:02:00 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by snooker royalty as Alan McManus talks at length about his storied career, including winning the Masters and reaching the world semi-finals at 45. He also reflects on his new life as a broadcaster, gives us his verdict on... Nick and Phil are joined by snooker royalty as Alan McManus talks at length about his storied career, including winning the Masters and reaching the world semi-finals at 45. He also reflects on his new life as a broadcaster, gives us his verdict on some of the game's big topics and answers listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 9138 no Talking Snooker Episode 42 - Mark Allen wins Northern Ireland Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-mark-allen Nick and Phil review a memorable tournament in Belfast, with Mark Allen coming from behind to beat John Higgins in a classic final. They also reflect on the event overall, as the season bursts back into life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:51:33 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a memorable tournament in Belfast, with Mark Allen coming from behind to beat John Higgins in a classic final. They also reflect on the event overall, as the season bursts back into life. Nick and Phil review a memorable tournament in Belfast, with Mark Allen coming from behind to beat John Higgins in a classic final. They also reflect on the event overall, as the season bursts back into life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4491 no Talking Snooker Episode 41 - Your Views + Northern Ireland Open latest with Daniel Clarke (TheGreenBaize) https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-daniel-clarke Nick and Phil are joined by the snooker writer Daniel Clarke to address your latest correspondence. They also reflect on the start of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including snooker's Super Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:17 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by the snooker writer Daniel Clarke to address your latest correspondence. They also reflect on the start of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including snooker's Super Sunday. Nick and Phil are joined by the snooker writer Daniel Clarke to address your latest correspondence. They also reflect on the start of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including snooker's Super Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 8130 no Talking Snooker Episode 40 - Northern Ireland Open Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-northern-ireland-preview Nick and Phil look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including a Super Sunday of action featuring some of the game's biggest names, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:15:45 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including a Super Sunday of action featuring some of the game's biggest names, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump. Nick and Phil look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast, including a Super Sunday of action featuring some of the game's biggest names, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4272 no Talking Snooker Episode 39 - John Virgo reaction + latest news https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-double Nick and Phil reflect more on a memorable appearance on the podcast from John Virgo. There's also news from the English and Scottish Open, Judd Trump's American pool adventure and tributes to referee Alan Chamberlain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:53:52 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect more on a memorable appearance on the podcast from John Virgo. There's also news from the English and Scottish Open, Judd Trump's American pool adventure and tributes to referee Alan Chamberlain. Nick and Phil reflect more on a memorable appearance on the podcast from John Virgo. There's also news from the English and Scottish Open, Judd Trump's American pool adventure and tributes to referee Alan Chamberlain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3967 no Talking Snooker Episode 38 - JOHN VIRGO !!!!!!!!!! https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/virgo Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's best loved personalities, John Virgo. The former UK champion talks about his playing days, decades in the commentary box, Big Break and the state of the game today. And as you can imagine, there were many laughs along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:30:07 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's best loved personalities, John Virgo. The former UK champion talks about his playing days, decades in the commentary box, Big Break and the state of the game today. And as you can imagine, there were many... Nick and Phil are joined by one of snooker's best loved personalities, John Virgo. The former UK champion talks about his playing days, decades in the commentary box, Big Break and the state of the game today. And as you can imagine, there were many laughs along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5151 no Talking Snooker Episode 37 - Your Views with Gary Moss (GaryOnCue) https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/views-moss Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Gary Moss to address your latest correspondence, including questions over short format matches. They also discuss comments from Neil Robertson and Judd Trump over cutting the length of matches at the World Championship and potentially taking it away from the Crucible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:06:15 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Gary Moss to address your latest correspondence, including questions over short format matches. They also discuss comments from Neil Robertson and Judd Trump over cutting the length of matches at the World... Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Gary Moss to address your latest correspondence, including questions over short format matches. They also discuss comments from Neil Robertson and Judd Trump over cutting the length of matches at the World Championship and potentially taking it away from the Crucible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5476 no Talking Snooker Episode 36 - Stuart Bingham special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talkng-snooker-stuart-bingham Nick and Phil are joined by former world champion Stuart Bingham, who reflects on his long career, including Crucible glory in 2015 and his Masters success in 2020. There's also news of a surprise 'star spot' of Phil in both Leeds and Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:50:22 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by former world champion Stuart Bingham, who reflects on his long career, including Crucible glory in 2015 and his Masters success in 2020. There's also news of a surprise 'star spot' of Phil in both Leeds and Reading. Nick and Phil are joined by former world champion Stuart Bingham, who reflects on his long career, including Crucible glory in 2015 and his Masters success in 2020. There's also news of a surprise 'star spot' of Phil in both Leeds and Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4970 no Talking Snooker Episode 35 - Media special with Hector Nunns https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-hector Nick and Phil are joined by Hector Nunns, one of snooker's best known journalists, to talk all matters media. Among the topics up for discussion are the levels of coverage in newspapers and online, press conferences and favourite venues. And loads more. Your feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:44:21 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Hector Nunns, one of snooker's best known journalists, to talk all matters media. Among the topics up for discussion are the levels of coverage in newspapers and online, press conferences and favourite venues. And loads... Nick and Phil are joined by Hector Nunns, one of snooker's best known journalists, to talk all matters media. Among the topics up for discussion are the levels of coverage in newspapers and online, press conferences and favourite venues. And loads more. Your feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 7539 no Talking Snooker Episode 34 - Mark Williams wins British Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-british-open-review Nick and Phil review a week of non-stop drama in Leicester, as Mark Williams wins the 24th ranking event of his stellar career. They also reveal news of a very special guest coming in the first episode of September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:20:26 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a week of non-stop drama in Leicester, as Mark Williams wins the 24th ranking event of his stellar career. They also reveal news of a very special guest coming in the first episode of September. Nick and Phil review a week of non-stop drama in Leicester, as Mark Williams wins the 24th ranking event of his stellar career. They also reveal news of a very special guest coming in the first episode of September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5568 no Talking Snooker Episode 33 - Congratulations David Gilbert + British Open preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-congratulations-dave Nick and Phil look back at the climax of the Championship League and a first ranking event victory for David Gilbert. They also look ahead to the British Open, including a repeat of the world final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:50:07 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look back at the climax of the Championship League and a first ranking event victory for David Gilbert. They also look ahead to the British Open, including a repeat of the world final. Nick and Phil look back at the climax of the Championship League and a first ranking event victory for David Gilbert. They also look ahead to the British Open, including a repeat of the world final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4324 no Talking Snooker Episode 32 - Championship League... one week to go https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-latest-yeah Nick and Phil review the last week of action in Stage One of the Championship League and look ahead to the final few days. There's also talk of the other snooker podcasts on offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 08 Aug 2021 21:18:17 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the last week of action in Stage One of the Championship League and look ahead to the final few days. There's also talk of the other snooker podcasts on offer. Nick and Phil review the last week of action in Stage One of the Championship League and look ahead to the final few days. There's also talk of the other snooker podcasts on offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2976 no Talking Snooker Episode 31 - Surprise!... it's David Gilbert https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-david-gilbert Nick and Phil are joined by David Gilbert ahead of his first appearance of the season in the Championship League. Dave talks about his career highs and lows, struggles during the pandemic and gives us his candid views on short matches at the British Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:50:15 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by David Gilbert ahead of his first appearance of the season in the Championship League. Dave talks about his career highs and lows, struggles during the pandemic and gives us his candid views on short matches at the British Open. Nick and Phil are joined by David Gilbert ahead of his first appearance of the season in the Championship League. Dave talks about his career highs and lows, struggles during the pandemic and gives us his candid views on short matches at the British Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4490 no Talking Snooker Episode 30 - Championship League latest + British Open news https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-the-leagueeeee Nick and Phil review the recent action at the Championship League, and look ahead to week two. There's also news of a disappointing withdrawal from the British Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:41:24 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the recent action at the Championship League, and look ahead to week two. There's also news of a disappointing withdrawal from the British Open. Nick and Phil review the recent action at the Championship League, and look ahead to week two. There's also news of a disappointing withdrawal from the British Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3694 no Talking Snooker Episode 29 - Reanne Evans special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-reanne-evans Nick and Phil are joined by 12-time women's world champion Reanne Evans, who reflects on her brilliant career and hopes for the next two years, when she'll compete on the main professional tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:51:02 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by 12-time women's world champion Reanne Evans, who reflects on her brilliant career and hopes for the next two years, when she'll compete on the main professional tour. Nick and Phil are joined by 12-time women's world champion Reanne Evans, who reflects on her brilliant career and hopes for the next two years, when she'll compete on the main professional tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4237 no Talking Snooker Episode 28 - Snooker season 21/22 begins https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talkng-snooker-champ-league-preview Nick and Phil look ahead to the first event of the 2021/22 season, the Championship League. They also bring you news of a special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:42:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to the first event of the 2021/22 season, the Championship League. They also bring you news of a special guest next week. Nick and Phil look ahead to the first event of the 2021/22 season, the Championship League. They also bring you news of a special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3162 no Talking Snooker Episode 27 - Referee special with Monika Sulkowska https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-referees Nick and Phil are joined by Monika Sulkowska, who has been officiating at professional tournaments since 2014 and took charge of her first ranking event final in 2020, to find out more about refereeing on tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:40:08 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Monika Sulkowska, who has been officiating at professional tournaments since 2014 and took charge of her first ranking event final in 2020, to find out more about refereeing on tour. Nick and Phil are joined by Monika Sulkowska, who has been officiating at professional tournaments since 2014 and took charge of her first ranking event final in 2020, to find out more about refereeing on tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4298 no Talking Snooker Episode 26 - Predictions for 21/22 season with George Weyham https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-predictions Nick and Phil are joined by top tipster George Weyham to make some predictions about the 2021/22 season. There's also chat about the Championship League, Pele's comments on snooker at the Olympics and more of your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:06:39 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by top tipster George Weyham to make some predictions about the 2021/22 season. There's also chat about the Championship League, Pele's comments on snooker at the Olympics and more of your correspondence. Nick and Phil are joined by top tipster George Weyham to make some predictions about the 2021/22 season. There's also chat about the Championship League, Pele's comments on snooker at the Olympics and more of your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4812 no Talking Snooker Episode 25 - Shaun Murphy special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-with-shaun-murphy Nick and Phil are joined by one of the biggest names in snooker, Shaun Murphy. He talks about his thrilling recent run to the world final, as well as reflecting on his storied career. Shaun also talks about his often difficult early life, struggles during the pandemic and answers your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:05:10 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by one of the biggest names in snooker, Shaun Murphy. He talks about his thrilling recent run to the world final, as well as reflecting on his storied career. Shaun also talks about his often difficult early life, struggles... Nick and Phil are joined by one of the biggest names in snooker, Shaun Murphy. He talks about his thrilling recent run to the world final, as well as reflecting on his storied career. Shaun also talks about his often difficult early life, struggles during the pandemic and answers your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6736 no Talking Snooker Episode 24 - Q School climax https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/q-school-climax Nick and Phil review the end of Q School, update details on the 21/22 calendar, catch up on your correspondence and reveal news of a very special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:14:32 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the end of Q School, update details on the 21/22 calendar, catch up on your correspondence and reveal news of a very special guest next week. Nick and Phil review the end of Q School, update details on the 21/22 calendar, catch up on your correspondence and reveal news of a very special guest next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3099 no Talking Snooker Episode 23 - Q School latest with Peter Lines https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-peter-lines Nick and Phil take a look at the latest developments at Q School and are joined by one of the successful players so far, Peter Lines. He talks to us about his thirty years as a professional, having a son on tour with him and the state of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:20:15 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil take a look at the latest developments at Q School and are joined by one of the successful players so far, Peter Lines. He talks to us about his thirty years as a professional, having a son on tour with him and the state of the game. Nick and Phil take a look at the latest developments at Q School and are joined by one of the successful players so far, Peter Lines. He talks to us about his thirty years as a professional, having a son on tour with him and the state of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3560 no Talking Snooker Episode 22 - Your Views with Marcus Stead https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/audio-only Nick and Phil are joined by writer and broadcaster Marcus Stead to address your recent correspondence. Topics include Mark Selby's world title win, whether the sport does enough to attract younger fans and Q School. You can always have your say by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com or tweeting @talkingsnooker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 30 May 2021 14:45:40 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by writer and broadcaster Marcus Stead to address your recent correspondence. Topics include Mark Selby's world title win, whether the sport does enough to attract younger fans and Q School. You can always have your say by... Nick and Phil are joined by writer and broadcaster Marcus Stead to address your recent correspondence. Topics include Mark Selby's world title win, whether the sport does enough to attract younger fans and Q School. You can always have your say by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com or tweeting @talkingsnooker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices talkingsnooker@yahoo.com or tweeting @talkingsnooker

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]]> 5377 no Talking Snooker Episode 21 - The Big Return https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-return Nick and Phil return after their break to catch up on all snooker matters. Among the topics up for discussion are the WST Awards, World Seniors, 21/22 calendar, the Gods of Snooker documentaries and Q School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 23 May 2021 14:13:09 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil return after their break to catch up on all snooker matters. Among the topics up for discussion are the WST Awards, World Seniors, 21/22 calendar, the Gods of Snooker documentaries and Q School. Nick and Phil return after their break to catch up on all snooker matters. Among the topics up for discussion are the WST Awards, World Seniors, 21/22 calendar, the Gods of Snooker documentaries and Q School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2917 no Talking Snooker Episode 20 - Mark Selby wins fourth world title + Review of 20/21 Season https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-selby Nick and Phil look back on a thrilling world final, and a fourth Crucible success for Mark Selby. They also reflect on the tournament as a whole, as well as the season and the first six months of Talking Snooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 May 2021 01:14:49 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look back on a thrilling world final, and a fourth Crucible success for Mark Selby. They also reflect on the tournament as a whole, as well as the season and the first six months of Talking Snooker. Nick and Phil look back on a thrilling world final, and a fourth Crucible success for Mark Selby. They also reflect on the tournament as a whole, as well as the season and the first six months of Talking Snooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4708 no Talking Snooker Episode 19 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD World Championship latest with Kellie Barker https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-from-sheffield Nick and Phil are joined by snooker super fan Kellie Barker for a special broadcast from Sheffield's Tudor Square. They review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals of the World Championship, and look ahead to the last four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:28:08 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by snooker super fan Kellie Barker for a special broadcast from Sheffield's Tudor Square. They review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals of the World Championship, and look ahead to the... Nick and Phil are joined by snooker super fan Kellie Barker for a special broadcast from Sheffield's Tudor Square. They review all the best of 25 frame matches in the second round and quarter-finals of the World Championship, and look ahead to the last four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4082 no Talking Snooker Episode 18 - World Championship 2021 First Round Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-world-championship-first Nick and Phil take a look at every first round match played at the World Championship, including comfortable victories for many of the leading players, and dramatic wins for Stuart Bingham and Jack Lisowski. They also look ahead to the second round, including John Higgins against Mark Williams in a repeat of the 2018 final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:52:58 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil take a look at every first round match played at the World Championship, including comfortable victories for many of the leading players, and dramatic wins for Stuart Bingham and Jack Lisowski. They also look ahead to the second round,... Nick and Phil take a look at every first round match played at the World Championship, including comfortable victories for many of the leading players, and dramatic wins for Stuart Bingham and Jack Lisowski. They also look ahead to the second round, including John Higgins against Mark Williams in a repeat of the 2018 final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6497 no Talking Snooker Episode 17 - World Championship 2021 Day One: Preview and LIVE COMMENTARY https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-crucible-day-one Nick and Phil present a special episode on the first day of the World Championship, previewing every first round match and bringing you live commentary on the opening exchanges at the Crucible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:14:57 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil present a special episode on the first day of the World Championship, previewing every first round match and bringing you live commentary on the opening exchanges at the Crucible. Nick and Phil present a special episode on the first day of the World Championship, previewing every first round match and bringing you live commentary on the opening exchanges at the Crucible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6334 no Talking Snooker Episode 16 - Judgement Day + Alan McManus retires https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-judgement-day-episide Nick and Phil review the dramas of Judgement Day, and the players that have reached the World Championship. Plus the retirement of Alan McManus, a new tour card for Jimmy White and Judd Trump's views on the state of snooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:25:21 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the dramas of Judgement Day, and the players that have reached the World Championship. Plus the retirement of Alan McManus, a new tour card for Jimmy White and Judd Trump's views on the state of snooker. Nick and Phil review the dramas of Judgement Day, and the players that have reached the World Championship. Plus the retirement of Alan McManus, a new tour card for Jimmy White and Judd Trump's views on the state of snooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4427 no Talking Snooker Episode 15 - Michael Holt + World Qualifying https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/michael-holt Nick and Phil are joined by Michael Holt, who reflects on some of the memorable moments of his long career. There's also a look ahead to world qualifying, including the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 03 Apr 2021 21:05:01 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Michael Holt, who reflects on some of the memorable moments of his long career. There's also a look ahead to world qualifying, including the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White. Nick and Phil are joined by Michael Holt, who reflects on some of the memorable moments of his long career. There's also a look ahead to world qualifying, including the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5197 no Talking Snooker Episode 14 - Barry Hearn special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/barry-hearn-specal Nick and Phil are joined by World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn, who reveals the latest news on plans for fans at the Crucible. He also gives us his views on Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White. There's also a look back at the Tour Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:25:17 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn, who reveals the latest news on plans for fans at the Crucible. He also gives us his views on Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White.... Nick and Phil are joined by World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn, who reveals the latest news on plans for fans at the Crucible. He also gives us his views on Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and the clash between Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White. There's also a look back at the Tour Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3813 no Talking Snooker Episode 13 - Tour Championship Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-tour-preview Nick and Phil preview the last big event before Sheffield, the Tour Championship at Celtic Manor, including another clash between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan. They also reflect on the Pro Series Tour event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:18:38 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil preview the last big event before Sheffield, the Tour Championship at Celtic Manor, including another clash between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan. They also reflect on the Pro Series Tour event. Nick and Phil preview the last big event before Sheffield, the Tour Championship at Celtic Manor, including another clash between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan. They also reflect on the Pro Series Tour event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3871 no Talking Snooker Episode 12 - Your Views with Michael Day https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-michael-day-episode Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Michael Day to take a look at your correspondence. Topics include equipment, commentators and the future of Marco Fu. There is also discussion of Reanne Evans and Ng On Yee being given two year tour cards, BBC nostalgia documentaries and fans being allowed to attend the World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:52:42 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Michael Day to take a look at your correspondence. Topics include equipment, commentators and the future of Marco Fu. There is also discussion of Reanne Evans and Ng On Yee being given two year tour cards,... Nick and Phil are joined by snooker writer Michael Day to take a look at your correspondence. Topics include equipment, commentators and the future of Marco Fu. There is also discussion of Reanne Evans and Ng On Yee being given two year tour cards, BBC nostalgia documentaries and fans being allowed to attend the World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5487 no Talking Snooker Episode 11 - Anthony Hamilton special https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-anthony-hamilton Nick and Phil are joined by Anthony Hamilton. He talks about his long career, including glory at the German Masters and pulling out of the World Championship last year. The trio also reflect on another success for Judd Trump at the Gibraltar Open and Stephen Hendry's comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:06:36 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by Anthony Hamilton. He talks about his long career, including glory at the German Masters and pulling out of the World Championship last year. The trio also reflect on another success for Judd Trump at the Gibraltar Open and... Nick and Phil are joined by Anthony Hamilton. He talks about his long career, including glory at the German Masters and pulling out of the World Championship last year. The trio also reflect on another success for Judd Trump at the Gibraltar Open and Stephen Hendry's comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6236 no Talking Snooker Episode 10 - John Higgins claims stunning win + Stephen Hendry returns https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-episode-10 Nick and Phil reflect on a stunning victory for John Higgins at the Players Championship. They also look ahead to Stephen Hendry's comeback and talk about the prospect of fans being at the World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:38:19 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on a stunning victory for John Higgins at the Players Championship. They also look ahead to Stephen Hendry's comeback and talk about the prospect of fans being at the World Championship. Nick and Phil reflect on a stunning victory for John Higgins at the Players Championship. They also look ahead to Stephen Hendry's comeback and talk about the prospect of fans being at the World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4240 no Talking Snooker Episode 9 - Jordan Brown wins Welsh Open https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-welsh-open-review Nick and Phil reflect on one of the great shocks in the history of snooker, Jordan Brown beating Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the Welsh Open. They also look ahead to the Players Championship, and answer your latest correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:19:34 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil reflect on one of the great shocks in the history of snooker, Jordan Brown beating Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the Welsh Open. They also look ahead to the Players Championship, and answer your latest correspondence. Nick and Phil reflect on one of the great shocks in the history of snooker, Jordan Brown beating Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the Welsh Open. They also look ahead to the Players Championship, and answer your latest correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5221 no Talking Snooker Episode 8 - Your Views with David Caulfield + Doug Mountjoy tribute https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-with-david-caulfoeld Nick and Phil are joined by top writer David Caulfield as they catch up with your correspondence, with topics including favourite commentators, the Shoot Out and possibly extending the UK Championship. They also pay tribute to former UK and Masters champion Doug Mountjoy, after the sad news of his death at the age of 78. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:08:42 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil are joined by top writer David Caulfield as they catch up with your correspondence, with topics including favourite commentators, the Shoot Out and possibly extending the UK Championship. They also pay tribute to former UK and Masters... Nick and Phil are joined by top writer David Caulfield as they catch up with your correspondence, with topics including favourite commentators, the Shoot Out and possibly extending the UK Championship. They also pay tribute to former UK and Masters champion Doug Mountjoy, after the sad news of his death at the age of 78. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 6469 no Talking Snooker Episode 7 - Shoot Out Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/shoot-out-review-2021 Nick and Phil review the Shoot Out, with victory for Ryan Day and a rare ranking final defeat for Mark Selby. They also look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:51 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the Shoot Out, with victory for Ryan Day and a rare ranking final defeat for Mark Selby. They also look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the Welsh Open. Nick and Phil review the Shoot Out, with victory for Ryan Day and a rare ranking final defeat for Mark Selby. They also look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3693 no Talking Snooker Episode 6 - German Masters Review https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-german-masters-february- Nick and Phil review the German Masters, as well as looking ahead to the Shoot Out and talking about the latest news, including Stephen Hendry postponing his comeback again and Judd Trump on his positive Covid test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:44:23 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the German Masters, as well as looking ahead to the Shoot Out and talking about the latest news, including Stephen Hendry postponing his comeback again and Judd Trump on his positive Covid test. Nick and Phil review the German Masters, as well as looking ahead to the Shoot Out and talking about the latest news, including Stephen Hendry postponing his comeback again and Judd Trump on his positive Covid test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3590 no Talking Snooker Episode 5 - Yan Bingtao wins 2021 Masters https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/masters-review-audio Nick and Phil review a memorable Masters, and a brilliant triumph for Yan Bingtao. They also talk about BBC coverage and special interviews, as well as answering your latest tweets and emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:05:07 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a memorable Masters, and a brilliant triumph for Yan Bingtao. They also talk about BBC coverage and special interviews, as well as answering your latest tweets and emails. Nick and Phil review a memorable Masters, and a brilliant triumph for Yan Bingtao. They also talk about BBC coverage and special interviews, as well as answering your latest tweets and emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 5706 no Talking Snooker Episode 4 - Masters 2021 Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-episode-four Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the great tournaments in the game, the Masters, reflecting on what makes the tournament so special and analysing every first round match. They also talk about Barry Hearn being awarded an OBE and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:06:49 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the great tournaments in the game, the Masters, reflecting on what makes the tournament so special and analysing every first round match. They also talk about Barry Hearn being awarded an OBE and answer your questions. Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the great tournaments in the game, the Masters, reflecting on what makes the tournament so special and analysing every first round match. They also talk about Barry Hearn being awarded an OBE and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4451 no Talking Snooker Episode 3 - Review of the Year 2020 https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/talking-snooker-episode-three Nick and Phil review a memorable year of snooker, including six ranking event wins for Judd Trump, a world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan and the sport's return during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:46:31 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review a memorable year of snooker, including six ranking event wins for Judd Trump, a world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan and the sport's return during the pandemic. Nick and Phil review a memorable year of snooker, including six ranking event wins for Judd Trump, a world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan and the sport's return during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 4695 no Talking Snooker Episode 2 - Neil Robertson wins epic UK Championship final https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/zoom-0_2 Nick and Phil review the UK Championship, including an unforgettable final between Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. They also bring us up to date with the latest news in the sport, including the Masters draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:46:51 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil review the UK Championship, including an unforgettable final between Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. They also bring us up to date with the latest news in the sport, including the Masters draw. Nick and Phil review the UK Championship, including an unforgettable final between Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. They also bring us up to date with the latest news in the sport, including the Masters draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 3503 no Talking Snooker Episode 1 - Hello and Welcome... UK Championship Preview https://www.spreaker.com/user/13496227/zoom-0 Nick and Phil take a look at the history of the prestigious UK Championship and the unique nature of the tournament this year. They also consider the favourites and any outsiders worth keeping an eye out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:52:12 -0000 full Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh Nick and Phil take a look at the history of the prestigious UK Championship and the unique nature of the tournament this year. They also consider the favourites and any outsiders worth keeping an eye out for. Nick and Phil take a look at the history of the prestigious UK Championship and the unique nature of the tournament this year. They also consider the favourites and any outsiders worth keeping an eye out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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