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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 151 - Paul Collier + Ronnie...

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2024/01/23

Nick and Phil are back and joined by a special guest, referee Paul Collier. There's plenty of chat about Paul's time growing up and three decades in the game, including his three world finals, dealing with the Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 'Barge-gate' incident and his years working as tournament director. There's also a review of the World Grand Prix and another tournament success the great Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus the Belgian Women's Open and latest from the World Open qualifiers in Barnsley

110:33

Talking Snooker Episode 150 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins...

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2024/01/15

Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable edition of the Masters, with Ronnie O'Sullivan beating Ali Carter in the final to claim the title for an eighth time. There's a mountain of topics discussed here, including two maximum breaks, O'Sullivan's controversial comments on Alexandra Palace, the crowd during the final, players doubling up as pundits and tighter pockets. We'll be joined by top referee Paul Collier on the podcast next week. If you'd like to ask Paul a question, drop us a line. Tweet

66:27

Talking Snooker Episode 149 - Masters 2024 Preview

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2024/01/02

Nick and Phil look ahead to the Masters at Alexandra Palace, always one of the highlights of the snooker season. There's a preview of every first round match to come, kicking off with the meeting of Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski on Sunday. There's plenty of other snooker too, including German Masters qualifiers, the Championship League, Macau, Seniors 900. Oh, and we sneak in a bit of darts chat too. That Luke Littler gets everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

77:43

Talking Snooker Episode 148 - Goodbye to 2023

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2023/12/27

Phil and Nick return with the final Talking Snooker episode of the year. There's more reflection on the last 12 months, as we select our highlights and lowlights of 2023. Plus we talk about our hopes for the new year. There's also a catch up with our backlog of correspondence, including the remainder of those shots you can't get out of your head. A big thank you for listening to us in such big numbers this year, and for all your kind words about the podcast. We'll be back raring to go with our first

173:17

Talking Snooker Episode 147 - Christmas Special with...

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2023/12/21

Nick and Phil once again join together with David Hendon for the festive season. There's so much in this three hours, we'd be here until next Michaelmas if we listed it all. Suffice to say, included here is a Christmas bingo card (sherry or mince pies at the ready). a brand new quiz, a look back at a dramatic year in the sport, a jokes section, a debate over the Triple Crown, your correspondence and our annual entertainment recommendations. We hope you enjoy and a very merry Christmas to all our

54:42

Talking Snooker Episode 146 - Mark Allen wins Shoot Out

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2023/12/11

Nick and Phil reflect on another madcap and enjoyable edition of the Shoot Out, which ended in a tenth ranking event success for Mark Allen. There's chat about Shaun Murphy's maximum break, victory for a 13-year-old and Dominic Dale's songbook. There's also look ahead to the final ranking tournament of the year, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Plus an announcement about our Christmas Special next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

92:39

Talking Snooker Episode 145 - Ronnie O'Sullivan...

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2023/12/04

Nick and Phil return to reflect on yet another famous triumph for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has become the oldest winner of the UK Championship thirty years on from being the youngest winner. There's a lot of talk on a brilliant week overall in York, which included a run to the final for Ding Junhui and the most points ever scored in any professional frame. We also discuss the prospect of a move away from York for the event, comments from Neil Robertson over pocket sizes and television coverage of the

96:31

Talking Snooker Episode 144 - UK Championship Preview...

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2023/11/24

Phil and Nick are joined by the journalist Matt Bishop to look ahead to one of the highlights of the season, the UK Championship in York. They preview all the last 32 matches to come, including defending champion Mark Allen taking on Ding Junhui. We look back too at the excitement of Judgement Day. Plus Matt talks to us about what gave him his love of snooker, his long relationship with motorsport and being a founder of Racing Pride, a movement launched to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the

99:11

Talking Snooker Episode 143 - Mark Allen wins...

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2023/11/20

Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Mark Allen at the Champion of Champions and an enjoyable week overall in Bolton. There's also reaction to the furore over Stephen Hendry's admission on television that he had never seen the women's world champion Baipat Siripaporn play before, including your views. In a really busy episode, there's also the latest from UK Championship qualifying and all the details from victory for Mary Talbot-Deegan at the Women's Masters. And our first reviews of the new

83:16

Talking Snooker Episode 142 - Zhang Anda wins...

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2023/11/13

Nick and Phil are back to reflect on a first ranking event title for Zhang Anda, who beat Tom Ford to claim the International Championship in China. There's plenty of talk on the tournament overall, including an end to Judd Trump's amazing run of success, an impressive run to the last four for Jordan Brown and defeat in the semi-finals for Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also look ahead to one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season, the Champion of Champions in Bolton. Plus Q Tour news, your

67:01

Talking Snooker Episode 141: Stan Moody special

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2023/11/07

Nick and Phil are joined by one of the most exciting young prospects in the game, 17-year-old Stan Moody. He talks about first discovering the game, his success as an amateur in his teenage years and his first few months on tour. Among the topics we discuss are his relationship with Shaun Murphy, struggles with the yips, playing in the Shoot Out at 15 and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

73:49

Talking Snooker Episode 140: Hat-trick hero! Judd...

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2023/10/29

Phil and Nick reflect on yet another success for Judd Trump, an amazing third ranking event title in a row with victory at the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of talk about the week overall in Belfast, including Chris Wakelin's memorable run all the way to the final, the two sides of Jack Lisowski and standout victories for Andres Petrov and Stan Moody. There's plenty more besides in this new episode too, including a look ahead to the International Championship in China, your correspondence

68:47

Talking Snooker Episode 139: Judd Trump wins Wuhan...

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2023/10/18

Phil and Nick reflect on a second successive tournament victory, and a 25th ranking event success overall, for Judd Trump at the Wuhan Open. There's plenty of talk on the tournament as a whole, which included a run to the semi-finals for Wu Yize. There's also discussion on the so-called 'Macau Five' and the WST reaction to their decision to play in an exhibition event during the Northern Ireland Open. Plus there's a look ahead to all the action in Belfast, which starts this weekend. Learn more about

121:22

Talking Snooker Episode 138 - Judd Trump wins English...

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2023/10/09

Nick and Phil are back with a marathon new episode. They are joined by the snooker commentator David Burney to discuss a host of topics. There's a review of the English Open in Brentwood, where Judd Trump claimed his 24th ranking event title. Plus there's the start of the Wuhan Open and latest from the Australian Women's Open. We also reflect on news that a number of leading players have signed up to play in an event in China during the Northern Ireland Open. And David talks to us at length about

62:19

Talking Snooker Episode 137 - Mark Williams wins...

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2023/10/04

Nick and Phil are back and they're reflecting on a second British Open success in three seasons for Mark Williams. There's full coverage of the tournament in Cheltenham, plus all the latest from this week's English Open in Brentwood. There's a look ahead to the Wuhan Open and a look back at a 12th UK women's title for Reanne Evans. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

74:50

Talking Snooker Episode 136 - British Open & English...

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2023/09/23

Nick and Phil look ahead to two tournaments for the price of none, the British Open in Cheltenham and English Open in Brentwood. They pay tribute to former Masters champion Perrie Mans, who has died at the age of 82. Plus the latest qualifying action, the UK Women's Championship in Leeds, the 900 and the shots that you just can't get out of your head. Email us any time: talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

72:05

Talking Snooker Episode 135 - Ronnie O'Sullivan wins...

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2023/09/18

Phil and Nick reflect on a terrific Shanghai Masters and yet another success for Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has won the tournament for a fourth time in succession. There's plenty of talk about the superb final between O'Sullivan and world champion Luca Brecel, along with many of the top matches and stories throughout the week. We'll be back next time to look ahead to the British Open and English Open. Keep your snooker thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email

77:41

Talking Snooker Episode 134 - LIVE FROM MANCHESTER......

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2023/09/10

Nick and Phil are live in Manchester to talk about their latest battle for the Tony Meo Trophy, which went down to the final black in a deciding frame. We also catch up with all your correspondence, with topics including WST's live scoring system, snooker in the United States and the future of the Crucible. And there's the latest news from qualifying for the Wuhan Open and English Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

90:44

Talking Snooker Episode 133 - Barry Hawkins special

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2023/09/05

Phil and Nick are joined by European Masters winner Barry Hawkins to talk through his recent victory and brilliant career. There's plenty of chat about his early days, first ranking event victory in Australia, appearing in the world final and hopes for the future. It would be lovely to have you for company. There's also a look at Wuhan Open qualifying and a preview of next week's Shanghai Masters. We'll return very soon with the Tony Meo Trophy and Your Views. Learn more about your ad choices

87:48

Talking Snooker Episode 132 - Barry Hawkins wins...

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2023/08/28

Phil and Nick reflect on a tremendous victory for Barry Hawkins at the European Masters and all the big stories from a fine tournament in Germany. There's also a round-up of the other news and action, including British Open qualifying, the US Women's Open and Q Tour. We'll have our next Your Views episode very soon, so please do keep your correspondence coming in - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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