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Talking Snooker
by Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh
Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.
Episodes
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Talking Snooker Episode 268 - Paul Hunter remembered with Matthew Stevens
It's 20 years since Paul Hunter died at the age of 27. Phil and Nick are joined by Paul's great friend - and another star of the baize - Matthew Stevens to remember the three times Masters winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Snooker Episode 267 - Wu Yize wins Shenzhen Open 2026
World champion Wu Yize has won his third ranking title in the last year with victory in Shenzhen, and we reflect on his success in a new episode of the podcast. Next week, we will remember Paul Hunter 20 years after he died. Your memories of Paul would be most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker…
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Talking Snooker Episode 266 - Latest News + Latest Views
The podcast returns, as we round up Scottish Open qualifying and talk about the next event on tour, the Shenzhen Open. We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including coverage of events in China, the dividing wall at the Crucible and Stuart Bingham. Big word of thanks again to…
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Talking Snooker Episode 265 - ALI CARTER !!!!!
Phil and Nick are joined by one of snooker's biggest names, Ali Carter. Ali talks to us at length about his life on and off the table. His early days as a pro, his relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan, his major health setbacks and success on the table, including English Open glory a week ago. Ali...
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Talking Snooker Episode 264 - British Open + English Open Review
Two tournaments for the price of none for us this week, as we reflect on glory for Jak Jones at the British Open in Cheltenham and victory for Ali Carter at the English Open in Brentwood. Phil and Nick also round up the rest of the snooker news, including news of UK Women's Championship success…
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Talking Snooker Episode 263 - Wuhan Open Review + British Open Preview
Plenty to talk about in this new episode of the podcast, with Chang Bingyu victorious at the Wuhan Open and Zhao Xintong becoming the sport's new world No.1. There's also a look ahead to the British Open, with Phil live in Cheltenham. Coverage of the event throughout the week is on Channel 5 in…
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Talking Snooker Episode 262 - Mark Selby wins China Open
We are back. And there's plenty to talk about as we reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the China Open. We round up the rest of the snooker news too, and look ahead to the Wuhan Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Snooker Episode 261 - Summertime Special with David Hendon
Time for the annual jamboree. David Hendon, Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe are here with some serious snooker chat and a few laughs too. We hope you are all having a lovely summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Snooker Episode 260 - Shanghai Masters preview
Phil and Nick look ahead to the first big event of the season, the Shanghai Masters. There's also news from the latest qualifiers in Leicester, plus the announcement of a major new TV deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Snooker Episode 259 - Jak Jones wins Championship League
Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Jak Jones at the Championship League. There's also a round-up of the latest snooker news. And yes, mention of a certain World Cup semi-final too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Snooker Episode 258 - Phil O'Kane special + Latest News
Our first guest of the summer and it's a terrific one as Phil O'Kane joins us. Phil talks about making it through Q School at the 14th time of asking, his early weeks on tour and his hopes for the future. We also catch up on the latest results from the Championship League plus the other news,...
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Talking Snooker Episode 257 - Wuhan Open qualifying + Championship League latest
Nick and Phil return, to catch up with Wuhan Open qualifying news and reflections on week one of the Championship League. There's also a round-up of the other latest snooker news, and Nick tells some tales from his trip to the United States for the World Cup. Back next week - see you then. Learn...
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Talking Snooker Episode 256 - China Open qualifying + Your Views
Nick and Phil return and there's plenty to talk about, including all the news from China Open qualifying as the 2026-27 season gets underway. We also catch up with your views, with topics including the return of Big Break, the World Seniors and the chances of success this season for the Class of...
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Talking Snooker Episode 255: The Big Return
Well, we say the big return. Truthfully, it's just a return. We could be done by the Trades Descriptions people calling it big. Phil and Nick are here again, to reflect on events since we were last on air, including the Women's World Championship and World Seniors. Plus we look ahead to the start...
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Talking Snooker Episode 254 - Review of 25-26 season
End of term time for the Talking Snooker duo. Here's our review of the 25-26 season, from Stephen Maguire's Championship League victory last summer through to an unforgettable World Championship triumph for Wu Yize at the Crucible. From Phil and Nick, sincere thanks for tuning in to Talking…
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Talking Snooker Episode 253 - Wu Yize wins 2026 World Championship
Nick and Phil reflect on a wonderful World Championship triumph for Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy in a classic final at the Crucible. There's also talk about two memorable semi-finals, including an incredible missed black from Mark Allen. We'll return this weekend with our Review of the Season....
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Talking Snooker Episode 252 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: Rishi Persad World Championship special
Phil and Nick are joined by one of the UK's very best sports broadcasters, Rishi Persad, as the World Championship builds to its climax. Rishi is fabulous value here on growing up in the Caribbean, his big break in sports media and some of his incredible memories from working on big events over…
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Talking Snooker Episode 251 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD - World Championship latest with Super Fan Addy Dirichs
We are back and we are once more outside the iconic Crucible Theatre with our famous fan slot. This time, it's Addy Dirichs from the brilliant German snooker community, a man who lives and breathes this sport and has a book collection like no other. There's plenty of chat here with Addy. Plus we...
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Talking Snooker Episode 250 - World Championship 2026 First Round Review
Episode No.250. Wow. That's a lot of Talking Snooker. And we're not done yet. Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on the first round stage of the 2026 World Championship. All the results, all the stories. There's also a look ahead to some fascinating second round encounters and some of…
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Talking Snooker Episode 249 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: World Championship 2026 Preview
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.…
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Talking Snooker Episode 248 - Zhao Xintong wins Tour Championship + World Championship qualifying
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....
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Talking Snooker Episode 247 - World Championship staying at Crucible until 2045: Our Verdict
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 246 - Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins World Open + Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 153 break
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 245 - World Open Preview
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 244 - John Virgo tributes + Your Views
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
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Talking Snooker Episode 243 - Barry Hawkins wins 2026 Welsh Open
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 242 - Zhao Xintong wins Players Championship
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 241 - John Virgo 1946-2026
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 240 - Judd Trump wins 2026 German Masters
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 239 - German Masters Preview
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 238 - Kyren Wilson wins Masters 2026
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 237 - Masters 2026: The story so far
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 236 - Masters 2026 Preview with Neal Foulds
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 235 - Christmas Special with Jennie and Chloe from The Wine Rack
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 234 - Alfie Burden wins Shoot Out + Scottish Open preview
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 233 - Mark Selby wins 2025 UK Championship
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 232 - LIVE FROM YORK... Tony Meo Trophy + UK Championship latest
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...
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Talking Snooker Episode 231 - UK Championship Preview
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…
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Talking Snooker Episode 230 - Fifth Birthday Special: Special guest Daniel Wells + Mark Selby wins Champion of Champions
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,...
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Talking Snooker Episode 229 - Wu Yize wins International Championship + Champion of Champions Preview
Nick and Phil are back, and reflecting on another special story in this stunning snooker season, a first ranking event success for Wu Yize with victory at the International Championship in Nanjing. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including comments from Neil Robertson to…
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Talking Snooker Episode 228 - Latest News and Latest Views
Phil and Nick are back, and there's plenty to catch up on, including early news from the International Championship in Nanjing, more tournament glory for Bai Yulu and the latest from the Q Tour. We also catch up with your correspondence, including some predictions for the rest of the season.…
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Talking Snooker Episode 227 - Jack Lisowski wins Northern Ireland Open
Phil and Nick return with the podcast on a special snooker night as Jack Lisowski finally wins his first ranking event at the age of 34, beating Judd Trump 9-8 to win the Northern Ireland Open. There's plenty of reflection on the week overall, including Phil's time in Belfast. Plus we look ahead…
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Talking Snooker Episode 226 - LIVE FROM HACKNEY: Mark Williams wins Xi'an Grand Prix + Northern Ireland Open preview
Nick is now such a diva, he insisted Phil came down to one of his local pubs to record this week's episode. Live from Hackney in east London, there's plenty of chat about Mark Williams becoming snooker's oldest ever ranking event winner with victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look...
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Talking Snooker Episode 225 - Xi'an Grand Prix preview + Latest News
Phil and Nick return with the podcast, looking ahead to the next tournament on the calendar, the Xi'an Grand Prix. There's also a look back at International Championship qualifying, a round-up of the latest snooker news and your views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Talking Snooker Episode 224 - Shaun Murphy wins British Open + Neil Robertson makes 1,000th century
Nick and Phil are back with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Shaun Murphy at the British Open. There's a review of the tournament overall, including Nick's thoughts on the venue. We also reflect on Neil Robertson making his 1,000th century - Robertson reaching the landmark just before we came...
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Talking Snooker Episode 223 - Mark Allen wins English Open + Matchroom documentary
Nick and Phil return with the podcast, reflecting on glory for Mark Allen at the English Open in Brentwood. There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including Zhou Yuelong going so close and complaints about the conditions. Plus we have early news from the British Open in Cheltenham....
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Talking Snooker Episode 222 - English Open latest + Best Home Nations finals
Nick and Phil are here once again for loads of snooker chat, focusing on the latest from the English Open in Brentwood. There's loads to talk about too, including two more maximum breaks. There's also a look ahead to next week's British Open, we catch up with your correspondence and remember some...
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Talking Snooker Episode 221 - Xiao Guodong wins Wuhan Open + Bai Yulu wins UK Women's Championship
Hello everyone. The first of our autumn run of broadcasts reflects on victory for Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open and Bai Yulu at the UK Women's Championship in Leeds. There's also a look ahead to the English Open in Brentwood and a round-up of all the other latest snooker news. Learn more about...
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Talking Snooker Episode 220 - Your Views
Phil and Nick return with the last episode of our summer season. We catch up with your correspondence, including views on the big money tournament in Saudi Arabia, the future of the Crucible and Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also hear more of your plans about going to tournaments this season. Plus…
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Talking Snooker Episode 219 - Neil Robertson wins in Saudi Arabia
Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Neil Robertson at the big money ranking tournament in Saudi Arabia. There's loads of chat about matters on the table, including a remarkable performance in the semi-finals from Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus we discuss the branding of the event as the…
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