The Snooker Hall Podcast

Despite both us feeling less than 100%, David Caulfield, writer for SnookerHQ, returns to the podcast to look at the standout matches in the final round of qualifying for the 2025 Snooker World Championship.

The man behind SnookerChat returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to look back at the 2025 Tour Championship in Manchester. Nigel and I both make our predictions for who will win the World Championship.

After winning a Q Tour Global Playoff and qualifying for the main snooker tour next season, Florian Nuessle takes his career to even loftier heights by making a guest appearance on The Snooker Hall Podcast. I jest, of course! Florian opens up about his journey through The Q Tour to WST and his high stakes showdown with Andres Petrov in Antalya. We also talk about the state of snooker in mainland E...

The Snooker Hall Podcast is back! I share my experience of the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong and what this victory means for Neil Robertson. Analysis of the Q Tour Playoffs in Antalya, Kyren Wilson’s dramatic win at the Players’ Championship and a small moan about the snooker calendar and the Tour Championship draw.

I look back at John Higgins' victory at the 2025 World Open and I single out some highlights from the upcoming World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. To end the episode, I share some correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community.

I spoke with snooker referee Kevin Dabrowski about his journey to the pro tour, his career to date and several other aspects of the snooker world. Of course, we discuss the much publicised Hossein Vafaei incident too!!

A look back at the 2025 Welsh Open, won by "The Jester" Mark Selby. I analyse other narratives which ran through the event, leading to a few trademark rants and I share correspondence from The Snooker Hall community.

2024 Welsh Open finalist Martin O'Donnell joins me to talk about the history of the event and his run to the showpiece match last year.

A quick look back at the final of the 2025 German Masters at the Tempodrom in Berlin, comments on the arena and the performances of both finalists.

A quick look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin. Predictions for the first round action, standout fixtures and thoughts on who could lift the trophy.

I spoke to snooker fans at Ally Pally and I analyse some prominent narratives from The Masters 2025, won by The Magician Shaun Murphy. The episode ends with some emails from The Snooker Hall Community.

A preview of the first round matches at Alexandra Palace. Recorded about 40 minutes before the announcement of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal 😩

Louis Heathcote opens up about his career as a pro snooker player and his new relationship with Taylor Wilson and TW Sports Management.

I spoke with the head of CueStars, John Hunter, about the junior game and the journey youngsters follow to the pro tour.

Kellie Barker and I overcome internet issues and sore throats to discuss the Snooker Shoot Out, the Scottish Open and qualifying for the German Masters. We answer correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community and I try my hand at some Shakespeare/snooker puns.

Elliot Slessor speaks candidly about the relationship between players and coaches, life on tour and his opinions on the modern game.

Paul Collier joins me to discuss his role as Tournament Director for WST and his transition from refereeing. Paul also pays tribute to Terry Griffiths and shares a doozy of a story which showcases Griff’s wonderful sense of humour.

What's the secret to snooker's fastest format? Steven Hallworth returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to tell us more about the Snooker Shoot Out.

Michael Day from Totally Snookered joins me for an in depth discussion on the UK Championship, Judd Trump's ruthless streak, controversy on the table and in the commentary box. Also, we reflect on the sad passing of the great Terry Griffiths.

Australian snooker player Ryan Thomerson joins me to talk about his journey to the pro tour, the incredible support offered by Neil Robertson, this season's Q Tour and the snooker scene down under.

Fergal O'Brien opens up regarding his work in the commentary box, his role in bringing through the rising stars of Irish snooker and the prestige of the UK Championship.

Cue the celebration! Chris Hammer, snooker writer for Sporting Life, joins me to bask in the glory of Mark Williams' Champion of Champions triumph. Chris shares some surprising stories from his career in sports journalism and reflects on his snooker memories.

I answer emails from The Snooker Hall Community, plus a look back at the International Championship, won by the incomparable Ding Junhui, the latest from the Q Tour and a quick look ahead to The Champion Of Champions in Bolton.

Award winning journalist Nigel Slater joins the podcast to analyse the recent Northern Ireland Open and discuss the potential passing of the torch to a new generation of leading snooker players.

Snooker coach Fin Ruane joins me to talk about his journey in snooker and his career as a snooker coach. We also analyse Xiao Guodong's maiden ranking title in Wuhan and we look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.