Dave Hendon welcomes our new robot sponsor and hears from listeners on topics such as changing the playing surface, merchandise and commentator neutrality.

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In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon is joined by Phil Yates to discuss the history of snooker in China and what the future may hold.

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Dave Hendon considers the case for snooker in the Olympics and hears the latest views of listeners.

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Dave Hendon considers the strengths and weaknesses of the potential replacement venues for the World Championship while the Crucible is being refurbished and hears the latest views of listeners. There is no quiz this week.

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Dave Hendon butchers a quiz, considers the best format for a World Cup, hears from Tony in Australia about his Crucible trip and answers other listener queries.

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Dave Hendon breaks off from commentating on the qualifiers to consider:

Mean - social media's toxicity driving players off platforms

Moody - Stan's not happy with Kyren

Magnificent - Shaun Murphy OBE

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Dave Hendon looks ahead to the new season and reflects on the women's World Championship, Q School and Ken Doherty's retirement announcement.

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Dave Hendon ends his look at the new season prospects of the top 16 by discussing the players ranked 4-1: Wu Yize, Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump.

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Dave Hendon looks at the players who start the new season ranked 8-5: Kyren Wilson, Mark Williams, Shaun Murphy and John Higgins.

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Dave Hendon considers the players who start the new season ranked 12-9: Mark Allen, Xiao Guodong, Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby.

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