The Snooker Breakfast Podcast with Alan McManus

In this final episode of this year’s Crucible, Alan chats with Radzi to look back at Sunday’s first half of the world championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize. Also, a final catch from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at one of the great days in Crucible history as the semi-finals came to conclusion. Heartbreak, drama, excitement and unbearable pressure came to the fore in equal measure. A new teaser, your emails answered, and a message from a true cue sports legend are in this episode. [email protected] is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, Alan talks about little about two proper snooker legends. Those techy camera worker blokes. The odd wad of cash. Playing in the bear pit. The small matter of W.C. Semifinals, and your daily teaser. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan sets up what looks a Fab Four in Sheffield as we ease into both semifinals. Emails aplenty. A new teaser, and playing snooker up the dancin’ on Sauchiehall Street. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this quick episode, Alan looks at where we stand with the semi-finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The quarter finals are finalised for this year’s championship and the quest to reach the coveted single table starts today. Lots of emails as usual, and a new teaser to keep you thinking. Email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alan sits down with Radzi to talk over the state of play as the championship nears the quarter finals. Emails aplenty, quiz show talk, teasers, and lots more besides. [email protected] is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Last-16 continues in Sheffield, Alan recounts a visit to watch Jimmy & Alex from back in the 80’s, alongside memories of the best snooker room ever in The Kingdom of Fife. The usual Crucible updates from yesterday, and what’s to come this fine Sunday. A double teaser revealed, and a new one to mull over. Emails aplenty, and keep them coming to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to what feels likely to be a sterling weekend of classic matches in Sheffield. Some detail on the performance of the championship so far courtesy of Shaun Murphy. Another daily teaser, and emails aplenty. [email protected] is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Round 1 completed last night, Alan looks ahead to the matches on offer today. By the close of play tonight, we will know the first player into the quarter-finals. Another teaser for you to ponder, and the usual emails catch up. [email protected] is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan sits down for a chat with Rob Spencer, the man who will take charge of the 50th World Championship Final at the Crucible, and become the 19th referee to do so. Rob talks about his early snooker experiences in the Manchester area where he shared his local snooker club with a certain Alex Higgins, and lots more besides. Hope you enjoy! Email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With all eleven Top 16 seeds safely through to round two so far, could the five remaining Round 1 matches follow suit? One of the listeners provides today’s teaser, and a look at the day ahead. Alan also gets in amongst the fans in Tudor Square. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the seeds winning eight from eight matches so far in the championship, Alan looks ahead to day four as amongst others, Judd Trump & Ronnie O’Sullivan make their entrance. The usual emails are answered, and a new teaser to ponder. [email protected] is the email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extended episode, Radzi joins Alan to look back at a terrific Sunday as four players booked their places in the Last 16, with three more matches to a finish today. The usual email catch up, and lots more besides. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at a busy opening day in Sheffield, and looks forward to an action packed Sunday as no fewer than four matches will be played to a finish. A catch up on your emails, another daily teaser, and credit to the governing body for their foresight on the continent. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the World Championship at The Crucible starting tomorrow, Alan spends this Crucible Eve episode looks back at ten of the shots, frames, matches or indeed seasons that have created so many memories down the years. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan reacts to the draw for this year’s championship, and tries to predict the semi-finalists. The first Crucible teaser is posed, and should discretionary wild cards be looked at? Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back at ten of his own favourite on & off table Crucible experiences down the years. There is a catch up on emails, and Crucible Eve will be the day of Alan’s ‘Sliding Door’ episode on the podcast. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan tees up today’s TC Final in Manchester with Trump v Xintong set to be a classic contest. Plans for world championship qualifying and predictions for today’s final. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a couple of months break - Alan is back with a heads up of plans for the upcoming Tour Championship & The Crucible as we build up to a huge finale of what has been a stellar season. This episode includes all the details of potential seeding changes for The Crucible itself, and news of what is sure to be a hit with the fans in Sheffield this year. Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to what promises to be a classic final at Ally Pally. Teaser revealed, and the usual emails are answered. [email protected] for your emails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan guides you through the first two quarter finals from Ally Pally, and tries to predict the two big matches for today. Yesterday’s teaser answer is revealed as usual, along with another puzzler to ponder. Emails are in also. Get them in at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to a stellar lineup at this year’s Masters as the quarterfinals get underway. Yesterday’s teaser revealed, along with another tricky teaser for this episode. The usual emails are in, and lots more t’boot. Email @ [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alan delves into the riveting subject of… are the ranking events as evenly balanced as could be? All the gen on yesterday’s results at Ally Pally, along with yesterday’s teaser answer, and another to ponder. A look at today’s matches as the first round is completed. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back on another two convincing wins yesterday at The Masters. Yesterday’s teaser is revealed, along with another to ponder. The seeds falling isn’t a new thing. Some emails answered, and a heads up on tomorrow’s ranking system discussion. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan is back with daily news and views from The Masters. A teaser for you to ponder, and lots more besides. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this final episode of the year, Alan looks ahead to the final in Edinburgh as Chris Wakelin takes on Chang Bingyu for the Stephen Hendry Trophy. The Grand Prix race is confirmed. More tales from yesteryear. Some of the star names of the 1986 Commonwealth Games get a mention. Meeting a 13 year old GOAT, and an emails catch up. [email protected] for any thoughts on The Masters in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Snooker Breakfast returns as The Scottish Open ramps up in Edinburgh. A look back at The Shootout, emails catch up, and an old school way of decision making on the baize. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we all prepare for what promises to be a modern day classic UK Final, Alan gives you all the relevant info as Mark Selby and Judd Trump prepare for battle. Also - The WST World Cup XI is announced, some facts about the riveting subject of snooker table height tolerance , and your emails replied to. [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan previews and predicts what is a stellar lineup at the UK Championship semifinals at The Barbican. Old newspaper clippings from yesteryear return, and replies your emails. [email protected] is the address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the UK quarter finals ahead today, Alan looks at how yesterday’s winners got there. Predictions for all four matches. The performance of the week is in the bag. The Masters race updated, and another guest will join the TNT studio for today. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan catches up on developments at The Barbican as we get nearer to the quarter final lineup, along with listener emails. Also - The new 5 team has been announced, with a possible huge name to be added! Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan reviews all the action from a busy day in York as we close in on knowing the identity of the 16 players left in the tournament come Tuesday night. These guys are good, as the saying goes, as Alan reports from the practise room. Email replies as usual. Keep them coming to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day two of this year’s UK Championship brought some heavy weather, a rumble of thunder, and vintage Willo. There was even a touch of controversy as Alan tries to cover all the bases of a rare incident. The usual look ahead to Monday’s offerings, and a few emails are replied to. [email protected] is where to send them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With day one in the books at The Barbican, Alan looks at how it all happened. A small look ahead to The Shootout including a 75 year long connection. Where we stand as far as the double maximum prize on offer, and a bit of a tease as to the future of The World Championship and The Crucible. Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the UK Championship at York almost upon us, Alan looks ahead to what’s on the way from Saturday afternoon onwards. Also, a few thoughts on why these crazy comebacks seem to happen at The UK. Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to what promises to be a classic contest between Judd Trump and Mark Selby for the Champions of Champions trophy in Leicester. Also, my five favourite ITV finals over the last twelve years. Emails are in, as is the teaser answer. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a classic but eclectic mix of champions in the semifinals at The CoC, Alan recounts how they got there, and previews both heavyweight encounters tonight and tomorrow. Some praise on the referee front, and a catch up on listener emails. Also, the teaser answer is revealed. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks back on an eventful first couple of days in Leicester, with some facts and opinion on Shaun Murphy’s candour after his departure on Monday. The usual look ahead to today and tomorrow’s groups, and another topical trivia question is posed. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As The Champion of Champions is almost underway, Alan previews the groups for Monday & Tuesday. A long awaited winners stat is finally repeated, and a catch up on some emails. Keep them coming at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to what feels like the most intriguing ranking event final in a number of years as best mates Judd Trump and Jack Lisowski go head to head for The Alex Higgins trophy. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan looks ahead to a terrific day ahead at The Waterfront Hall. Some Barry Hearn stories that have been locked away for decades, and replies to listener emails. Drop some more at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the last 16 matches all being played today, a look back on how the players got there. The usual listener emails are answered, and some official rules and guidelines are explained in detail, after a more than questionable decision was made last night on what is, or isn’t a free ball. All is explained in this episode. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan catches up on day one at The Waterfront Hall with all the results from yesterday. Listener emails catch up, and what’s on the way this Monday. Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Alan sits down with Fergal O’Brien to chat all things snooker. Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With today’s semi-finals already underway, Alan looks back at yesterday’s results. News on when the Fergal O’Brien episode will air, and The Loch Ness Monster gets a mention! Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the eight quarter-final places decided, Alan looks back at a certain mind boggling performance from Friday, and a round up of all the action. Some listener emails to get through, and yesterday’s puzzler is revealed. Also, my predictions for all four big matches on Saturday. Get your email questions in for Fergal O’Brien to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Last-16 ready to get underway in Xi’an, a comprehensive roundup of Thursday’s movers and shakers, and a look forward to today’s matches, and the young division making more than a big statement this week. Your emails are answered. Memorabilia chit chat, old waistcoats and all. A new quiz question, and hopefully a special guest on the podcast over the weekend. Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, news of numerous upsets from yesterday as the bottom half of the draw opens up. A classic match up on the way in the evening’s feature match, and a look at all other results & matches on the way. Yesterday’s quiz answer is revealed. Emai at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the XI’AN Grand Prix underway and a big day ahead, Alan looks back at results and performances from Tuesday, and the Last 64 matches happening today. A quiz question for you to ponder, a plea for info about a tournament from yesteryear that had the funkiest of formats, and lots more besides. Also, in fast becoming non-news, it’s raining maximums again! Email the show at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices