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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 191 - Radzi Chinyanganya special

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2025/01/03

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 Jimmy White *That interview with Ronnie O'Sullivan *Events in Saudi Arabia *The future of the Crucible *Presenting on

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Talking Snooker Episode 190 - Christmas Special:...

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2024/12/30

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 Christmas, including the latest Saudi Invitational and qualifying for the German Masters and World Open. And we reflect on the

48:45

Talking Snooker Episode 189 - Lei Peifan wins...

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2024/12/17

Lei Peifan is celebrating the most surprising of victories at the Scottish Open and in this new episode, we reflect on his stunning success. There's a review of the final between two 21-year-olds, Lei and Wu Yize. Plus all the results and stories from the last 16 stage onwards.There's also plenty of other snooker news, including the latest Saudi Invitational, German Masters qualifying and Zhao Xintong at Q School. We'll be back very soon with our Christmas Special episode, when we'll look back at

104:00

Talking Snooker Episode 188 - Tom Ford wins Shoot Out...

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2024/12/12

Nick and Phil to reflect on the Shoot Out in Leicester, which culminated in success for Tom Ford as he claimed a first ranking event victory at the age of 41. There's also chat about some of the crowd behaviour that crossed the line during the event.We take a look at the big stories from the opening days of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh too and catch up with your correspondence. Topics include: the fan experience at the Champion of Champions, Mark Allen's approach at the UK Championship and those

103:39

Talking Snooker Episode 187 - Terry Griffiths...

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2024/12/04

Nick and Phil reflect on the sad news that one of snooker's most celebrated and popular champions, Terry Griffiths, has died at the age of 77. There's a look back at Terry's wonderful career, which included World Championship glory in 1979, and his time as a fine television commentator and successful coach. We also read out some of the tributes from players, including from Stephen Hendry and Mark Allen.There's a look back at the UK Championship in York, which culminated in a fifth Triple Crown

53:58

Talking Snooker Episode 186 - UK Championship 2024...

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2024/11/22

Nick and Phil look ahead to one of the biggest events of the season, the UK Championship in York. We preview all the first round matches to come and the tournament overall. Plus there's a look back at Judgement Day in Leicester.Keep your thoughts coming to us during the tournament, especially if you're attending the tournament. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

112:18

Talking Snooker Episode 185 - Taylor Wilson +...

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2024/11/18

Nick and Phil are joined by Taylor Wilson, the manager of his brother Kyren and Stuart Bingham. There's plenty of chat about the ins and outs of sports management, plus Kyren's Crucible triumph this year and whether the world champion really is underappreciated. Plus Taylor's own ambitions for the future. There's also a review of a brilliant victory for Mark Williams at the Champion of Champions plus the latest news from UK qualifying. And Nick sings to mark our fourth birthday. We'll return on

83:54

Talking Snooker Episode 184 - Kyren Wilson wins...

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2024/11/11

Nick and Phil are back and there's a lot to catch up on. There's talk about another success for world champion Kyren Wilson with his win at the Northern Ireland Open. And there's a full review of the International Championship, which culminated in victory for Ding Junhui. There's also a look ahead to another eagerly awaited edition of the Champion of Champions and a round-up of all the rest of the snooker news. Plus a few words about a certain election. We'll catch up with your correspondence

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Talking Snooker Episode 183 - Your Views + Belfast...

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2024/10/22

Phil and Nick return with a new episode, with the main focus of our attention catching up with your correspondence. Subjects include Kyren Wilson's British Open complaints, the form of John Higgins and where to sit at the forthcoming UK Championship.There's also the big stories from the early action at the Northern Ireland Open and the rest of the snooker news. We'll be taking a break from the podcast now, but will return soon to catch up on everything that's happened in Belfast and the

67:25

Talking Snooker Episode 182 - LIVE FROM...

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2024/10/15

Phil and Nick are live from David Gilbert's Potters Snooker & Pool Club in Swadlincote for the latest edition of the Tony Meo Trophy. We talk about the battle for the trophy and reveal the venue for the 2025 match. Gilbert joins us for this episode and he is typically forthright on a number of matters, including match lengths, dress codes and the miss rule. If you'd like to respond to any of Dave's points, we'd love to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email

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Talking Snooker Episode 181 - Liam Highfield special

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2024/10/08

Phil and Nick are joined by Liam Highfield to talk about his life in snooker so far and hopes for the future. Liam tells us about beating some of the game's biggest names, his three appearances at the Crucible and experiences so far on the Q Tour. He also talks candidly about suffering with Crohn's disease and having to deal with OCD. There's plenty to catch up with across the snooker world, including the latest from the Wuhan Open and news of victory for Mink Nutcharat at the Australian Women's

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Talking Snooker Episode 180 - Mark Selby wins British...

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2024/09/30

Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the British Open. There's also chat about runner-up John Higgins, who is back in the top 16 straight away, and friend of the podcast Oliver Lines, who reached his first ranking event semi-final.There's loads of other talking points from the week in Cheltenham, including the confusing schedule, complaints from Kyren Wilson about not being on the TV table and playing conditions in the arena. Plus news of Northern Ireland qualifying, the upcoming

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Talking Snooker Episode 179 - Neil Robertson wins...

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2024/09/23

Nick and Phil return to reflect on Neil Robertson winning his first ranking tournament in more than two years with success at the English Open in Brentwood. There's also plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the final, and performance in the showpiece match, from Wu Yize.There's also early news from the British Open in Cheltenham, success for Dylan Emery on the Q Tour and plenty more besides. This episode was brought to you in association with Blackcurrant Lemsips. Learn more about your ad

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Talking Snooker Episode 178 - Latest News and Latest...

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2024/09/19

Nick and Phil return with a new episode and they are joined by a guest presenter, broadcaster Rod Studd. Rod delivers strong views on a number of matters, including Judd Trump's status in the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed in Brentwood this week and players returning to the sport after serving bans following the match fixing scandal. We also hear from Rod about his love of the game, his years covering darts for Sky and his inspirational recovery and return to work following a

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Talking Snooker Episode 177 - Judd Trump wins in...

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2024/09/11

Phil and Nick return with the podcast to reflect on victory for Judd Trump in snooker's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. There's plenty of chat about the tournament, including its promotion, television coverage and crowd sizes. There's also talk about the UK Women's Championship, Seniors 900 in Hull, the return of Zhao Xintong and the English Open. Many thanks for tuning in and please do keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about

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Talking Snooker Episode 176 - Saudi Arabia latest +...

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2024/09/02

Phil and Nick return with a new episode to reflect on the first half of the sport's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a review of the action so far and a look ahead to the biggest names entering, there's chat about a number of issues at the event, including the non-existent crowds.There's also the rest of the snooker news, including a maximum break on the amateur circuit. Plus we catch up with your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email

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Talking Snooker Episode 175 - Kyren Wilson wins Xi-an...

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2024/08/26

Phil and Nick are back with a new episode and we're reflecting on a terrific victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix for world champion Kyren Wilson. We talk through the highlights of the week, including a run to the last four for Daniel Wells.There's also a look ahead to snooker's fourth major in Saudi Arabia, plus the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Talking Snooker Episode 174 - British Open & US...

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2024/08/13

Nick and Phil return with the podcast and there's plenty to catch up on, including action from the British Open and US Women's Open, plus a preview of the Xian Grand Prix.We also catch up with your correspondence too, round up the rest of the snooker news and reflect on the Olympics at the end of a memorable Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Talking Snooker Episode 173 - Oliver Lines Special +...

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2024/08/01

Phil and Nick are joined by Oliver Lines for our new episode. He tells us about his career so far, including reaching two recent tournament quarter-finals. There's chat about what it's been like to be on tour at the same time as his father Peter, and his friendship with Judd Trump. Plus Ollie's hopes for the future.There's also a catch up with a busy period of qualifying action, with some interesting results in both the Xian Grand Prix and Wuhan Open. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on

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Talking Snooker Episode 172 - Ray Reardon tributes +...

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2024/07/23

Nick and Phil pay tribute to the great Ray Reardon, who has died at the age of 91. There's talk about Ray's brilliant achievements on the table, including his six world titles, and amazing life off it. We have also included your thoughts and memories, which we appreciate you sending in.We also reflect on the action on the table, with Judd Trump storming to a dominant victory at the Shanghai Masters. Plus there's a round up of the rest of the snooker news. Please do feel free to keep your tributes

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