Talking Snooker

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....

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 emai...

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

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...

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 to...

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

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 @...

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 ear...

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 m...

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 Leagu...

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

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...

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 m...

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 w...

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...

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-final...

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 TalkingS...

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...

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 To...

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*2...

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 abo...

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 alway...

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 - Player...

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 Championshi...

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 B...