The Snooker Breakfast Podcast with Alan McManus

In this final episode of this year’s Crucible, Alan chats with Radzi to look back at Sunday’s first half of the world championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize. Also, a final catch from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at one of the great days in Crucible history as the semi-finals came to conclusion. Heartbreak, drama, excitement and unbearable pressure came to the fore in equal measure. A new teaser, your emails answered, and a message from a true cue sports legend are in this episode. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

In today’s episode, Alan talks about little about two proper snooker legends. Those techy camera worker blokes. The odd wad of cash. Playing in the bear pit. The small matter of W.C. Semifinals, and your daily teaser. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan sets up what looks a Fab Four in Sheffield as we ease into both semifinals. Emails aplenty. A new teaser, and playing snooker up the dancin’ on Sauchiehall Street. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this quick episode, Alan looks at where we stand with the semi-finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The quarter finals are finalised for this year’s championship and the quest to reach the coveted single table starts today. Lots of emails as usual, and a new teaser to keep you thinking. Email to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alan sits down with Radzi to talk over the state of play as the championship nears the quarter finals. Emails aplenty, quiz show talk, teasers, and lots more besides. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Last-16 continues in Sheffield, Alan recounts a visit to watch Jimmy & Alex from back in the 80’s, alongside memories of the best snooker room ever in The Kingdom of Fife. The usual Crucible updates from yesterday, and what’s to come this fine Sunday. A double teaser revealed, and a new one to mull over. Emails aplenty, and keep them coming to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your...

Alan looks ahead to what feels likely to be a sterling weekend of classic matches in Sheffield. Some detail on the performance of the championship so far courtesy of Shaun Murphy. Another daily teaser, and emails aplenty. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Round 1 completed last night, Alan looks ahead to the matches on offer today. By the close of play tonight, we will know the first player into the quarter-finals. Another teaser for you to ponder, and the usual emails catch up. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan sits down for a chat with Rob Spencer, the man who will take charge of the 50th World Championship Final at the Crucible, and become the 19th referee to do so. Rob talks about his early snooker experiences in the Manchester area where he shared his local snooker club with a certain Alex Higgins, and lots more besides. Hope you enjoy! Email to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad...

With all eleven Top 16 seeds safely through to round two so far, could the five remaining Round 1 matches follow suit? One of the listeners provides today’s teaser, and a look at the day ahead. Alan also gets in amongst the fans in Tudor Square. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the seeds winning eight from eight matches so far in the championship, Alan looks ahead to day four as amongst others, Judd Trump & Ronnie O’Sullivan make their entrance. The usual emails are answered, and a new teaser to ponder. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extended episode, Radzi joins Alan to look back at a terrific Sunday as four players booked their places in the Last 16, with three more matches to a finish today. The usual email catch up, and lots more besides. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at a busy opening day in Sheffield, and looks forward to an action packed Sunday as no fewer than four matches will be played to a finish. A catch up on your emails, another daily teaser, and credit to the governing body for their foresight on the continent. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the World Championship at The Crucible starting tomorrow, Alan spends this Crucible Eve episode looks back at ten of the shots, frames, matches or indeed seasons that have created so many memories down the years. Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan reacts to the draw for this year’s championship, and tries to predict the semi-finalists. The first Crucible teaser is posed, and should discretionary wild cards be looked at? Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at ten of his own favourite on & off table Crucible experiences down the years. There is a catch up on emails, and Crucible Eve will be the day of Alan’s ‘Sliding Door’ episode on the podcast. Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan tees up today’s TC Final in Manchester with Trump v Xintong set to be a classic contest. Plans for world championship qualifying and predictions for today’s final. Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a couple of months break - Alan is back with a heads up of plans for the upcoming Tour Championship & The Crucible as we build up to a huge finale of what has been a stellar season. This episode includes all the details of potential seeding changes for The Crucible itself, and news of what is sure to be a hit with the fans in Sheffield this year. Email the show at snookerbreakfast@mail.com L...

Alan looks ahead to what promises to be a classic final at Ally Pally. Teaser revealed, and the usual emails are answered. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan guides you through the first two quarter finals from Ally Pally, and tries to predict the two big matches for today. Yesterday’s teaser answer is revealed as usual, along with another puzzler to ponder. Emails are in also. Get them in at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to a stellar lineup at this year’s Masters as the quarterfinals get underway. Yesterday’s teaser revealed, along with another tricky teaser for this episode. The usual emails are in, and lots more t’boot. Email @ snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alan delves into the riveting subject of… are the ranking events as evenly balanced as could be? All the gen on yesterday’s results at Ally Pally, along with yesterday’s teaser answer, and another to ponder. A look at today’s matches as the first round is completed. Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back on another two convincing wins yesterday at The Masters. Yesterday’s teaser is revealed, along with another to ponder. The seeds falling isn’t a new thing. Some emails answered, and a heads up on tomorrow’s ranking system discussion. Email at snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices