The Talking Balls Podcast

Sep 06 2022 1
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Hosted by Mike and Mac - @Wrighto74 (Michael Wright) with co-host @LeeMc147 (Lee McAllister), this podcast is about snooker and the people who play it, support it and want to talk about it.

We are passionate about this great sport and genuinely want to talk about it, hear and read about it and become a part of the community around the sport.

Please contact us and interact on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, feel free to leave comments, ratings, likes, follows etc.

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Episode 76 - Martin O' Donnell (Reloaded)

Sep 06 2022 82 mins  
This is a reloaded chat from last year with likeable Anglo-Irish player Martin O'Donnell. He saw the funny side of the criticism for playing a slow game at times and explained what may be behind it.We enjoyed meeting Martin and hope that he'll be back on the Tour as soon as possible.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ga...License code: NRXQFZ

Episode 75 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Champion (Part2)

Aug 30 2022 40 mins  
We continue our chat with Scottish snooker star and also World Champion from 2006.A really engaging and enjoyable chat with a man who is proving to be a constant threat in ranking tournaments and somebody who isn't shy of talking about the mental side of life, on and off the table.This episode was recorded on 10 August 2022.Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out o

Episode 74 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Snooker Champion (Part1)

Aug 23 2022 40 mins  
We met Scottish snooker star and also World Champion in 2006 with two other final appearances to boot.A really engaging and enjoyable chat with a man who is proving to be a constant threat in ranking tournaments and somebody who isn't shy of talking about the mental side of life, on and off the table.This is part 1 with part 2 to follow in a week.This episode was recorded on 10 Aug

Episode 73 - Phil Seymour (Reloaded)

Aug 16 2022 90 mins  
In this reloaded episode from last year we met Phil Seymour, MC and presenter as well as all of the other things he does in sport and with people.Since this came out originally Phil has started his own podcast with former World Snooker Champion called 'The Onefourseven Podcast' which is an excellent listen.Phil was very engaging and funny and a real positive force and we hope you e

Episode 72 - Alan Bell, coach and teacher to World Champions

Aug 10 2022 80 mins  
When you've coached the likes of Jimmy White, Stuart Bingham and Joe Johnson to name but a few over a 37 year career, you've got some stories to tell. This was a great insight into how players can improve and how coaches can spot where there is extra potential and the chat is peppered with some anecdotes about some big name players. Also a touching story about Willie Thorne around

Episode 71 - The Hitman, Michael Holt (Reloaded)

Aug 02 2022 80 mins  
Another reloaded episode especially for those who have followed us for less than a year.Being Nottingham based and as a fan of the mighty Reds, I was looking forward to spending some time in the company of one of the best sporting exports to come out of the city.Michael was a joy to talk with - we went off on a lot of tangents with chat about life, kindness, families, meditation, p

Episode 70 - Vilius Schulte-Ebbert, 5 time Lithuanian Snooker Champion and Coach

Jul 26 2022 59 mins  
We enjoyed meeting Vilius to learn more about the 5-time Lithuanian Snooker Champion. He is also a pool player and the conversation even drifts into Russian billiards.We talked a little about Lithuania and the impact of the war in Ukraine but also more generally about the snooker scene in Eastern Europe.Interesting that Vilius had just finished some online coaching delivered to a c

Episode 69 - The Superfans (Reloaded)

Jul 21 2022 96 mins  
I met with some snooker Superfans back in August last year to talk about the 2021/22 season ahead. We've reloaded it for you!"The wrong Brian", "are these the Brian's you're looking for?" "he is not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy" etc etcOk so, funny although embarrassing story. I invited one superfan, Kellie Barker to the podcast and a second, known by thousands in snooker a

Episode 68 - World Disability Snooker Stars David Church, James Lodge & William Thomson

Jul 12 2022 46 mins  
This episode gives us all an insight into life as a World Disability Snooker player as David Church, James Lodge and William Thomson share their stories and views on the sport.We have World Champions in the chat and fascinating stories plus insights into the range of people playing the sport under the WDSB umbrella. A really good talk. Learn more here https://www.wdbs.info/ https:/

Episode 67 - European under 21 finalist Hayden Staniland (Reloaded)

Jul 05 2022 50 mins  
We bring you the chat with amateur player who has been on the edge of the Tour and describes well how life is for a player working to hit the big time.Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is [email protected] from Uppbeat (free for Creators