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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 249 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD:...

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2026/04/16

Phil and Nick are live in Sheffield to bring you our World Championship 2026 preview.We have various guest voices joining us in the pub - Roddy Bisset, Shane MacDermott and Rob Walker - as we look ahead to the first round matches to come at the Crucible and back at the dramas of qualifying. There are also reflections on the John Virgo Memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral, as the snooker world came together to pay tribute to one of the sport's best-loved characters. Learn more about your

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Talking Snooker Episode 248 - Zhao Xintong wins Tour...

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2026/04/06

The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on more success for Zhao Xintong at the Tour Championship in Manchester.There's also talk about world qualifying, which is getting underway in Sheffield. We also round up with the rest of the snooker news, and catch up with your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

76:44

Talking Snooker Episode 247 - World Championship...

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2026/03/28

Phil and Nick are back on a momentous week for the sport, with news that the World Championship is staying at the Crucible until 2045.We give you all the details and deliver our verdicts on the news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. In this specially extended episode, there's also a look ahead to the prestigious Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

59:31

Talking Snooker Episode 246 - World Open Review

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2026/03/22

Ridiculous week of stories at the World Open in Yushan, as Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins the title and Ronnie O'Sullivan makes the highest ever break in professional snooker, a 16-red of 153. We're back to discuss it all.There's the rest of the snooker news too, including three players winning new two year tour cards through Q School. Plus we have the Tour Championship draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55:11

Talking Snooker Episode 245 - World Open Preview

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2026/03/13

Phil and Nick return to look ahead to the World Open in Yushan. A fair few players have withdrawn, but plenty of star names are still in the field, including Ronnie O'Sullivan.There's plenty else besides, including news from the European Championship and the announcement of the referee for May's world final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45:47

Talking Snooker Episode 244 - John Virgo tributes +...

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2026/03/06

Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast and we're catching up with your recent correspondence, which includes your tributes to John Virgo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47:25

Talking Snooker Episode 243 - Barry Hawkins wins 2026...

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2026/03/02

We're back, and we're reflecting on victory for Barry Hawkins at the Welsh Open, who beat Jack Lisowski in the final in Llandudno. There's a review of the whole tournament, with all the results from the last 16 onwards. Plus the rest of the snooker news, including the latest from Q Tour. We'll return soon to catch up with your correspondence, which will include your tributes to John Virgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

72:31

Talking Snooker Episode 242 - Zhao Xintong wins...

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2026/02/24

Phil and Nick return with reflections on the Players Championship and another success for world champion Zhao Xintong.There's a look back at Zhao's win in the final against John Higgins and all the results from the tournament. There's also talk about Channel 5 coverage - with Phil reflecting on his own role on their team - and what Telford is like as a venue. Plus early news from the Welsh Open, our thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan being entered for the World Seniors and a round-up of

72:57

Talking Snooker Episode 241 - John Virgo 1946-2026

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2026/02/13

A sad episode of the podcast at a sad time for the sport, as Nick and Phil pay tribute to the unforgettable and irreplaceable John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79.We talk about Virgo the player, the commentator and the entertainer. From winning the UK Championship to doing impressions of his fellow stars, being a mainstay of Saturday night television and his four decades behind the microphone on the BBC. Thank you John for being such a wonderful part of our snooker lives for ever and a

56:31

Talking Snooker Episode 240 - Judd Trump wins 2026...

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2026/02/02

The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on a first tournament victory for 14 months for Judd Trump, who beat Shaun Murphy in the final to win the German Masters.There's chat about the week overall in Berlin, along with a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, WSF news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45:24

Talking Snooker Episode 239 - German Masters Preview

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2026/01/23

Hello everyone. It's Friday, it's five to five...No it's not Crackerjack, it's Talking Snooker. A rare Friday episode for you, as we want to do justice to that brilliant event, the German Masters. We look ahead to the action in Berlin and catch up with the rest of the snooker news, including three more maximum breaks at the Championship League. We'll be back to reflect on the German Masters soon. Your correspondence is always welcome. If you're heading to the Tempodrom, we'd particularly

50:41

Talking Snooker Episode 238 - Kyren Wilson wins...

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2026/01/19

Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on glory for Kyren Wilson at the Masters. There's talk about all the matches from the quarter-final stage onwards, as well as the tournament overall. We also take in your correspondence about the Masters experience at Alexandra Palace. We'll return soon. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51:39

Talking Snooker Episode 237 - Masters 2026: The story...

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2026/01/15

Nick and Phil are back and reviewing the first round stage of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. It's been pretty underwhelming fare, but the tournament has given us an amazing sequence of scorelines, with every match so far ending in a 6-2 result.We also look ahead to the quarter-finals and reflect on some of the other stories to emerge so far, including the 'square table' and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and

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Talking Snooker Episode 236 - Masters 2026 Preview...

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2026/01/07

We're back for 2026. Happy New Year everyone.Smashing way to kick off the year too, with one of snooker's great voices, Neal Foulds, joining us to preview one of snooker's great events, the Masters. We take a look at every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, including the clash between defending champion Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on day one and some absolute crackers like Neil Robertson against Ronnie O'Sullivan. There are various other treats here too, including Neal's own

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Talking Snooker Episode 235 - Christmas Special with...

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2025/12/30

Here's our Christmas Special, as we join forces with Jennie Bancroft and Chloe Johnson from The Wine Rack podcast.We reflect on victory for Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open and then take you on a whistlestop tour through the last 12 months. The many memorable moments have included Shaun Murphy winning the Masters, John Higgins returning to winning ways, Zhao Xintong becoming China's first world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan's double maximum, Jack Lisowski finally winning his first ranking

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Talking Snooker Episode 234 - Alfie Burden wins Shoot...

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2025/12/14

Phil and Nick return with the podcast, to talk about victory for Alfie Burden in the Shoot Out in Blackpool and look ahead to the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.Compliments of the season everyone. Remember, we have Neal Foulds joining us in January to preview the Masters. Any questions for Neal - or indeed correspondence on any snooker issue - would be most welcome. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Talking Snooker Episode 233 - Mark Selby wins 2025 UK...

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2025/12/09

We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title.There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final. Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will

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Talking Snooker Episode 232 - LIVE FROM YORK... Tony...

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2025/12/02

Nick and Phil are live in the Castle Snooker Club in York following the 2025 edition of the Tony Meo Trophy.We also have the latest from the UK Championship in this city, including a shock exit for Mark Allen. Keep your thoughts coming please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return soon to review the UK Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Talking Snooker Episode 231 - UK Championship Preview

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2025/11/28

Phil and Nick are back, to look ahead to the main stages of one of the great events of the snooker season, the UK Championship.There's also a look back at qualifying, plus last week's Saudi Invitational - including some dramatic comments from John Higgins on the backstage facilities - and the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming - particularly if you're heading to York in the next week - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad

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Talking Snooker Episode 230 - Fifth Birthday Special:...

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2025/11/18

Nostalgic episode of the podcast in more ways than one. Not only is it more than two hours long, we've even chucked in some lovable connection issues for you.It's a monster episode here, and leading the way is a terrific appearance from Daniel Wells. There's so much good stuff from Daniel, including his memories of spending time with various Welsh snooker icons, how hurt he was was by negative comments made by Ronnie O'Sullivan, not having an alcoholic drink for over a year, a first ever

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