Nick and Phil return with a new episode and they are joined by a guest presenter, broadcaster Rod Studd. Rod delivers strong views on a number of matters, including Judd Trump's status in the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed in Brentwood this week and players returning to the sport after serving bans following the match fixing scandal.

We also hear from Rod about his love of the game, his years covering darts for Sky and his inspirational recovery and return to work following a stroke.

Plus we have all the latest from the English Open, look ahead to the British Open and bring you news of another autumnal snooker tradition, the Tony Meo Trophy.

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