The WPBSA Snooker Podcast

May 15 2024 10
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The WPBSA Snooker Podcast takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we look back at significant moments from snooker’s potted history. Hear the untold tales of personalities from the world of snooker as we revisit a wide range of topics from those at the heart of the stories. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association is the world governing body for snooker and billiards. Check out our latest news at www.wpbsa.com or follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram @WPBSAofficial

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8. Dene O'Kane Remembered

May 15 2024 19 mins  
Following the deeply sad news that former ranking event finalist Dene O'Kane has passed away, today we bring you a special edition of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast to remember New Zealand's greatest ever player. Our regular host Michael McMullan is joined by WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson and leading snooker broadcaster David Hendon to pay tribute to a player who travelled across the gl

7. Davis Back on Top of the Snooker World

May 14 2024 64 mins  
The season one finale of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast is upon us and today we revisit the story of the 1987 World Championship which saw Steve Davis regain the title for the first time in three years to reaffirm his position as the number one player of the era. Host Michael McMullan is joined by six-time Crucible king Davis himself, alongside former world number three and leading snoo

6. Snooker's Tales From Wales

May 05 2024 49 mins  
For many years Wales has been a hotbed of talent for the World Snooker Tour and in the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we discuss just a few of the stars from the valleys to have made their imprint upon our sport. Host Michael McMullan is joined by Wayne Griffiths, son of 1979 world champion Terry Griffiths and leading snooker coach in his own right, as well as WPBSA Pl

5. Seventh Snooker Heaven for Allison Fisher In India

Apr 28 2024 43 mins  
This week sees the annual World Women's Snooker Day staged at the Crucible Theatre and in the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we are joined by cuesports royalty as Allison Fisher MBE recounts the tale of her seventh and final world snooker title. Host Michael McMullan is joined by Fisher and also compatriot Tessa Davidson, who Fisher bested in the semi-finals of the eve

4. Knowles Dethrones Davis as Higgins Wins Second World Snooker Title

Apr 21 2024 48 mins  
In the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we recall the story of the 1982 World Snooker Championship - among the best remembered editions of the tournament in its rich and storied history. Host Michael McMullan is joined by former world number two Tony Knowles - who so memorably dethroned the defending champion Steve Davis 10-1 in the opening round - and John Skilbeck, aut

3. Best of British for Bond in 1996

Apr 14 2024 47 mins  
The first season of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast continues as we revisit the 1996 British Open and one of the most dramatic finishes to a ranking event final in history at the Plymouth Pavilions. Host Michael McMullan is joined by Nigel Bond - the player who dramatically potted the final black to lift his maiden crown - as well as Phil Yates who was in the commentary box for Sky Sport

2. Hendry Makes Snooker History in 1999

Apr 07 2024 44 mins  
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast returns for the first of a six-episode opening season and we begin with a big one as we look back at the 1999 World Championship which saw Stephen Hendry claim a magnificent seventh Crucible title! Host Michael McMullan is joined by leading snooker broadcaster and journalist David Hendon - who was the WPBSA Press Officer at the event - alongside two-time r

1. Hunter Comeback Secures First Masters Title at Wembley

Jan 07 2024 49 mins  
Welcome to the pilot episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast as we revisit the 2001 Masters which saw the late Paul Hunter complete a sensational comeback to win the first of his three Wembley titles! Host Michael McMullan is joined by Ireland's Fergal O'Brien - the player on the receiving end of Hunter's fightback in the final - as well as former world champion Shaun Murphy, who was

Welcome to the WPBSA Snooker Podcast!

Jan 02 2024
Michael McMullan introduces a new upcoming podcast from snooker's world governing body as we delve into the archives to look back at iconic moments from the history of our great sport. Follow the WPBSA via our official website and social platforms: X Facebook Instagram YouTube