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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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Tuesday · 1 hr 22 min
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 really is brilliant value here, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. If you'd like to have your say on what you've heard, tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 14 · 59 min
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 for Bai Yulu. We will catch up on your correspondence next week - your views are always welcome, tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email your thoughts to talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 30 · 46 min
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 the UK, with Phil part of the team. Your views on any snooker issue are always welcome - talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 1 hr
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
August 5 · 1 hr 52 min
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
July 22 · 53 min
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
July 18 · 52 min
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
July 6 · 1 hr 20 min
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, including snooker targeting a place at the 2032 Olympic Games in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 29 · 51 min
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 15 · 1 hr 10 min
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 92. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 8 · 1 hr 1 min
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 of the new season, and qualifying for the China Open. We hope you are all well and we always appreciate you tuning in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10 · 55 min
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 Snooker throughout the season and for all the nice things you say about the podcast. It was brilliant to meet so many listeners in Sheffield. We will now take our traditional month long break and will return with Talking Snooker in June. Best wishes to all our listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7 · 1 hr 8 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2 · 1 hr 1 min
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 the last quarter of a century. We'll return soon with our review of this World Championship and the 2025-26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 30 · 1 hr 13 min
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 reflect on all the best of 25 frames matches at this World Championship, from the second round and quarter-final stages. There's also a look ahead to the semi-finals. We will be back very soon with special guest presenter Rishi Persad. Your views are always welcome - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 24 · 1 hr 17 min
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 the other issues to emerge so far from the sport's biggest event. We'll be back with more special episodes live from Sheffield next week, including an appearance from BBC presenter Rishi Persad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 16 · 1 hr 15 min
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. 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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 6 · 1 hr 8 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 28 · 1 hr 16 min
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 also a look ahead to the prestigious Tour Championship in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 22 · 59 min
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 year tour cards through Q School. Plus we have the Tour Championship draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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