Talking Snooker

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 exhibiti...

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

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. Vi...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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