Talking Snooker

Mar 03 2025 199 ep. 86 mins 2.2k
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Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.

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Talking Snooker Episode 199 - John Higgins wins World Open + World Grand Prix

Mar 03 2025 75 mins  
John Higgins is celebrating his first ranking tournament victory for four years, and the 32nd of his magnificent career. Phil and Nick return to reflect on his success at the World Open in Yushan. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, plus news on the Q Tour Global Play-Offs and the World Disability Snooker Championship. We'll bring you our 200th episode next week -

Talking Snooker Episode 198 - Tessa Davidson special

Feb 25 2025 102 mins  
Nick and Phil are joined by the women's world seniors champion Tessa Davidson. There's loads of talk about Tessa's success in the 1980s and 90s, her long break from the sport and her prolific success since returning. Tessa also gives us her views on how we can get more girls into playing snooker and the future of the women's game. There's plenty more besides, including the latest

Talking Snooker Episode 197 - Mark Selby wins Welsh Open

Feb 16 2025 53 mins  
Phil and Nick are back with a new episode straight after the Welsh Open final in Llandudno, where Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire to claim the title. There's plenty of chat about the week overall at the final Home Nations of the season, including tributes to two unforgettable champions from Wales, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths. We also look ahead to the World Open, which gets u

Talking Snooker Episode 196 - Latest News & Latest Views

Feb 12 2025 70 mins  
Nick and Phil are back with a mixture of latest news and your views. We reflect on victory for Mark Selby in the Championship League and the latest on the Welsh Open. There's news of glory for Reanne Evans in Belgium and success for Liam Highfield on the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including snooker mascot Johnny Potalot, where to go during the W

Talking Snooker Episode 195 - Gary Wilson special + Kyren Wilson wins German Masters + Nick in Berlin

Feb 05 2025 118 mins  
Nick and Phil are back with a marathon episode. Welsh Open champion Gary Wilson joins us ahead of the defence of his title in Llandudno. Gary talks about his time growing up, including appearing on Junior Big Break, and his early days on tour. There's chat too about his years away from the tour and working in other jobs, and his brilliant return which has featured a World Champions

Talking Snooker Episode 194 - Latest News + Your Views

Jan 28 2025 74 mins  
Phil and Nick are back, with one of our episodes combining news and views. There's chat about the latest from the German Masters in Berlin and an exciting tournament victory for Mink Nutcharut in Morocco. Plus the Championship League, the teenager who has won a new two year tour card and news that TNT Sports will replace Eurosport in the UK and Ireland. We also catch up with your

Talking Snooker Episode 193 - Shaun Murphy wins 2025 Masters

Jan 21 2025 77 mins  
Phil and Nick are back to reflect on a brilliant edition of the Masters, which culminated in victory for Shaun Murphy over Kyren Wilson in the final. There's talk about Murphy's triumph - including his maximum in the semi-finals - plus the week at Alexandra Palace overall, including Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrawing and the subsequent discussion about mental health on Eurosport. On a

Talking Snooker Episode 192 - Masters 2025 Preview

Jan 08 2025 57 mins  
We look ahead to the Masters on its 50th birthday, previewing all the first round matches to come at Alexandra Palace and remembering some classic moments over the years. Keep your thoughts coming throughout the tournament and we'll return afterwards to review all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Snooker Episode 191 - Radzi Chinyanganya special

Jan 03 2025 111 mins  
Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport presenter Radzi Chinyanganya for our first episode of 2025. Radzi takes us on a whistle-stop tour through his life and career, from trying to compete at the Winter Olympics in skeleton bobsleigh to presenting Blue Peter and now hosting coverage of the biggest snooker tournaments on television. So many highlights here including: *Working with

Talking Snooker Episode 190 - Christmas Special: Review of the Year 2024

Dec 29 2024 96 mins  
Nick and Phil bring you a Christmas Special episode of the podcast, as we look back on the last twelve months in snooker. From Ronnie O'Sullivan winning his eighth Masters title to Lei Peifan's shock Scottish Open success, via Crucible glory for Kyren Wilson and another stellar year of success for Judd Trump. We also catch up on the action on the table in the days before Christma