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Talking Snooker

Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.

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Talking Snooker Episode 111 - Shaun Murphy wins...

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2023/02/27

Phil and Nick reflect on a brilliant victory for Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship, after he saw off Ali Carter in the final in Wolverhampton. They are joined by the author Luke G Williams, who talks about his new book on one of snooker's great mythical characters, Patsy Houlihan. Keep your views coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com*Four minutes - Players Championship review*34 minutes - Luke G Williams on his Patsy Houlihan book*One hour, nine minutes -

71:33

Talking Snooker Episode 110 - Robert Milkins wins...

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2023/02/19

Phil and Nick reflect on another fairytale story in snooker and a marvellous Welsh Open success for Robert Milkins. There's plenty of talk about an entertaining week overall in Llandudno. Plus the Players Championship draw, your correspondence and news of a very special guest to come soon.*2 minutes - Milkins v Murphy Welsh Open final*17 minutes - Welsh Open review*46 minutes - Players Championship preview*55 minutes - Any Other Business, including Dickie Davies tribute Learn more about your ad

82:40

Talking Snooker Episode 109 - Jordan Brown special +...

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2023/02/10

Nick and Phil welcome Jordan Brown to the podcast. There's plenty of chat about Jordan's days growing up discovering the game, his early days on tour and qualifying to play at the Crucible for the first time. And of course Jordan reflects at length about his unforgettable surprise success at the 2021 Welsh Open. There's also a look ahead to this year's tournament in Llandudno.*2 minutes - Jordan Brown introduction*17 minutes - Jordan on growing up and early career*36 minutes - Jordan on Welsh Open

81:03

Talking Snooker Episode 108 - Ali Carter wins German...

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2023/02/06

Phil and Nick reflect on a first ranking event success for seven years for Ali Carter, with victory at the German Masters in Berlin. There's plenty of chat about the tournament as a whole, with highlights including a last 16 place for Jimmy White, breaks of 146 and 147 for Robert Milkins and another hard luck story for Jack Lisowski. There's also a round-up of all the other latest snooker news, including 16-year-old Stan Moody winning himself a two year tour card. And we catch up with your

90:30

Talking Snooker Episode 107 - Shoot Out + German...

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2023/01/30

Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. There's plenty of reflection on the Shoot Out, where Chris Wakelin claimed his first ranking title, and a look ahead to the German Masters. We also ask Marcel your many questions.*2 minutes - Shoot Out Review*23 minutes - Chat with Marcel about his career*58 minutes - Correspondence for Marcel*One hour, 22 minutes - Any Other Business Learn more about your ad choices

76:27

Talking Snooker Episode 106 - Mark Allen wins World...

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2023/01/23

Nick and Phil reflect on a thrilling World Grand Prix final, with Mark Allen beating Judd Trump in a deciding frame, to claim a third ranking event success of the season. There's also plenty of chat on the week as a whole in Cheltenham. Plus there's a look ahead to this week's Shoot Out.There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, with a number of charges made against Chinese players in recent days. There's reaction to the news that the Turkish Masters has been cancelled, your

80:07

Talking Snooker Episode 105 - Judd Trump wins 2023...

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2023/01/16

Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. There's a review of every match played since the quarter-final stage and thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Plus early news from the World Grand Prix and the rest of the latest snooker news.*5 minutes - Masters final*21 minutes - Masters quarter-finals & semi-finals*39 minutes - Masters overall reflections*One hour - World Grand Prix*One hour, 11 minutes - Any Other

86:10

Talking Snooker Episode 104 - Masters 2023 story so far

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2023/01/12

Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the Masters, including a dramatic victory for Judd Trump over Ryan Day, and victories for a number of the biggest names including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and a round-up of the latest snooker news.*1 minute - Masters first round review*39 minutes - Masters quarter-finals preview*53 minutes - Correspondence*One hour, 15 minutes - World Grand Prix review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

74:28

Talking Snooker Episode 103 - Masters 2023 preview...

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2023/01/04

Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner.Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex

133:26

Talking Snooker Episode 102 - Review of the Year 2022

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2022/12/28

Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. There's also your correspondence, which includes thoughts on Sports Personality.Sincere thanks for your company throughout 2022 - it really means a lot to have you listening, and for so many of you to tell us how much you enjoy the podcast. Happy New Year

173:24

Talking Snooker Episode 101 - Christmas Special 2022...

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2022/12/22

Nick and Phil once again join forces with David Hendon and the Snooker Scene podcast at Christmas, very much in the spirit of Val Doonican. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. There's Mark Selby's emotional victory at the English Open, thoughts on snooker in 2022, hopes for the year to come, your correspondence and some recommendations away from the game. And plenty more besides. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

54:12

Talking Snooker Episode 100 - Celebrating our Century

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2022/12/12

Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. There's also a far more serious matter to report, with a number of players suspended from the tour while a match fixing investigation is taking place. Plus early news from the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

72:31

Talking Snooker Episode 99 - Gary Wilson wins...

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2022/12/08

Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. There's also your views on attending the event in Edinburgh. Plus there's a look ahead to the final big ranking tournament of the year, the English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

63:13

Talking Snooker Episode 98 - Scottish Open preview +...

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2022/11/27

Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. There's also chat about a number of shock results in German Masters qualifying, plus the rest of the latest snooker news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

82:41

Talking Snooker Episode 97 - Mark Allen wins UK...

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2022/11/21

Nick and Phil reflect on a superb UK Championship, with victory for Mark Allen over Ding Junhui in the final. Among the topics discussed are the new format, the Cue Zone at the Barbican, BBC coverage and Shaun Murphy's comments on Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also round up the rest of the snooker news, including the Masters draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

66:59

Talking Snooker Episode 96 - UK Championship Preview...

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2022/11/11

Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60 and a guide to all the last 32 matches to come.We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.com, the UK’s leading sports betting and content website, for a number of key episodes this season. You can visit sportinglife.com/snooker for betting

64:31

Talking Snooker Episode 95 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins...

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2022/11/06

Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship qualifiers in Sheffield and the rest of the snooker news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56:18

Talking Snooker Episode 94 - Champion of Champions...

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2022/10/30

Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

90:46

Talking Snooker Episode 93 - Mark Allen wins Northern...

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2022/10/24

Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

126:49

Talking Snooker Episode 92 - Alex Higgins special

Talking Snooker ·

2022/10/17

Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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