Snooker Scene Podcast

In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon is joined by Phil Yates to discuss the history of snooker in China and what the future may hold. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the case for snooker in the Olympics and hears the latest views of listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the strengths and weaknesses of the potential replacement venues for the World Championship while the Crucible is being refurbished and hears the latest views of listeners. There is no quiz this week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon butchers a quiz, considers the best format for a World Cup, hears from Tony in Australia about his Crucible trip and answers other listener queries. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon breaks off from commentating on the qualifiers to consider: Mean - social media's toxicity driving players off platforms Moody - Stan's not happy with Kyren Magnificent - Shaun Murphy OBE Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the new season and reflects on the women's World Championship, Q School and Ken Doherty's retirement announcement. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon ends his look at the new season prospects of the top 16 by discussing the players ranked 4-1: Wu Yize, Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the players who start the new season ranked 8-5: Kyren Wilson, Mark Williams, Shaun Murphy and John Higgins. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the players who start the new season ranked 12-9: Mark Allen, Xiao Guodong, Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the prospects this season for the players ranked 16 to 13: Si Jiahui, Ding Junhui, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Chris Wakelin. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the new season by considering the prospects of four players outside the top 16: Chang Bingyu, Luca Brecel, Stan Moody and Jack Lisowski. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon unveils his personal top ten moments of a memorable 2025/26 season. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a marathon episode, longer even than the longest ever Crucible frame, Dave Hendon rounds up all listener correspondence from a memorable World Championship. The podcast will return in a few weeks. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon celebrates Wu Yize's victory in the final of the World Championship moments after his 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy. The podcast will return later in the week with listener reaction. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to this year's World Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize after a dramatic Saturday at the Crucible. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon hears listener feedback to the longest Crucible frame and gives his view. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon catches up with listener Tony Davies, who has travelled from Australia to visit the Crucible. There's also news of a new service for blind snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the one-table stage of the World Championship as the semi-finals get underway at the Crucible. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reflects on an epic win for John Higgins over Ronnie O'Sullivan, the other matches at the World Championship and the cancellation of the Saudi Arabia Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the blockbuster second round match at the World Championship between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan and hears the latest listener views and queries. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon asks whether all 16 seeds can negotiate the opening round at the Crucible for the first time and hears from listeners on an array of hot topics. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reviews the action on day four of the World Championship and looks at the recently announced prize money increases. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Dave Tindall Betfair trends article: https://betting.betfair.com/other-sports/snooker/world-snooker-championship-2026-10-year-trends-point-to-130426-719.html John Skilbeck BBC article on the Crucible: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/s...

Dave Hendon looks back at the first two days of the World Championship, ahead to day three and hears the latest listener views and queries. Emails us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to day one of the World Championship as Zhao Xintong begins his title defence. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the first round draw for the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices