Talking Snooker

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.

If you'd like to respond to anything you've heard here - or indeed you have a view on any snooker matter - please do tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Phil and Nick return with the podcast to reflect on victory for Judd Trump in snooker's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. There's plenty of chat about the tournament, including its promotion, television coverage and crowd sizes.

There's also talk about the UK Women's Championship, Seniors 900 in Hull, the return of Zhao Xintong and the English Open.

Many thanks for tuning in and please do keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Phil and Nick return with a new episode to reflect on the first half of the sport's new fourth major in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a review of the action so far and a look ahead to the biggest names entering, there's chat about a number of issues at the event, including the non-existent crowds.

There's also the rest of the snooker news, including a maximum break on the amateur circuit. Plus we catch up with your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Phil and Nick are back with a new episode and we're reflecting on a terrific victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix for world champion Kyren Wilson. We talk through the highlights of the week, including a run to the last four for Daniel Wells.

There's also a look ahead to snooker's fourth major in Saudi Arabia, plus the rest of the snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us please - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil return with the podcast and there's plenty to catch up on, including action from the British Open and US Women's Open, plus a preview of the Xian Grand Prix.

We also catch up with your correspondence too, round up the rest of the snooker news and reflect on the Olympics at the end of a memorable Paris Games.

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Phil and Nick are joined by Oliver Lines for our new episode. He tells us about his career so far, including reaching two recent tournament quarter-finals. There's chat about what it's been like to be on tour at the same time as his father Peter, and his friendship with Judd Trump. Plus Ollie's hopes for the future.

There's also a catch up with a busy period of qualifying action, with some interesting results in both the Xian Grand Prix and Wuhan Open. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil pay tribute to the great Ray Reardon, who has died at the age of 91. There's talk about Ray's brilliant achievements on the table, including his six world titles, and amazing life off it. We have also included your thoughts and memories, which we appreciate you sending in.

We also reflect on the action on the table, with Judd Trump storming to a dominant victory at the Shanghai Masters. Plus there's a round up of the rest of the snooker news.

Please do feel free to keep your tributes to Ray Reardon coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Phil and Nick return with a new episode, as we catch up with your correspondence. Topics include John Higgins, venues for tournaments and BBC coverage.

There's also a catch up with the early action from the Shanghai Masters, plus a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker news.

Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil reflect on victory for Ali Carter at the Championship League, as he beat Jackson Page in the final to claim the sixth ranking title of his career.

There's also a look ahead to the Shanghai Masters and the rest of the snooker news. Plus Nick tells us about meeting up with a fan of the podcast in Germany.

We'll return next week. Please do keep your thoughts coming to us on any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil are joined by World Championship runner-up Jak Jones in a marathon new episode of the podcast.

Jak talks us through his memorable run to the final at the Crucible. There's chat about his memorable victories over a number of top players, and just coming up short against Kyren Wilson in the final. He also has his say again on comments made by Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham about his style of play during the tournament.

Jak then reflects on his life and career in snooker so far, including the unlikely events that led to him being discovered, his difficult early days on tour and the sport being played behind closed doors.

We also put your correspondence to Jak and reflect on the latest play in the Championship League. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.

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