Rounding up the week’s snooker news in 147 seconds...

John Virgo looks back on his fascinating life in snooker in the new episode of the WST Podcast.

He reflects on his playing career, his time as WPBSA Chairman, his role in the hit TV show Big Break and his many years as a commentator for the BBC. Virgo also gives his opinions on the game today, including his view on who is snooker’s best ever player.

Rounding up the week’s snooker news in 147 seconds...

Andrew Higginson looks back on his extraordinary run to the final of the 2007 Welsh Open in the new episode of the WST Podcast.

Higginson reflects on his other stand-out moments including beating John Higgins in a Players Tour Championship event final and a remarkable match with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the German Masters.

In the presenter’s chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

Rounding up the week’s snooker news in 147 seconds...

Ricky Walden, one of the most consistent players of this season so far, discusses his return to form in the new episode of the WST Podcast.

Walden looks back on the most successful part of his career from 2008 to 2014 when he won three ranking titles and reached the semi-finals of the Crucible. He describes the impact of a subsequent back injury which he feared could end his career, and his gradual journey back to fitness. He looks ahead to the future and his hopes of adding to his collection of silverware.

In the presenter’s chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

Rounding up the week’s snooker news in 147 seconds...

Tom Ford provides insight into his life and snooker career in the new episode of the WST Podcast.

Leicester’s Ford recalls his tough formative years in the sport, when he worked part time in jobs including landscape gardening in order to make ends meet. He explains his opinion that young players of today should follow that example by taking jobs to pay their way.

Ford discusses the best runs of his career so far and his status as one of only eight players to have made five or more 147s. He also reflects on the recent occasion when he broke down in tears during a match.

Rounding up the week’s snooker news in 147 seconds...

Sam Craigie is in the hot seat for the new episode of the WST Podcast.

Craigie looks back on the early years of his career, his battle to establish himself on the pro tour, and his best runs including a debut at the Crucible last season.  He discusses his attitude towards snooker and his determination to live a better and healthier life having had difficulties with alcohol and depression in the past.