Talking Snooker

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, in...

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 - C...

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...

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...

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 - C...

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 qu...

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 yo...

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 bes...

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/adcho...

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

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

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

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 w...

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

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

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

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.c...

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

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

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...

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

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

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,...

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, fairyta...

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