Talking Snooker

Talking Snooker returns, as we reflect on a highly dramatic and entertaining opening three days of the International Championship in Nanjing.

That includes our take on Kyren Wilson's unlikely cue chucking, a maximum break for Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and an amazing climax to the match between Zhao Xintong and Sam Craigie.

We also look ahead to the Champion of Champions, talk more about Belfast as a potential World Championship venue in 2029 and tell you about a big name addition to the field for the Seniors British Open at Christmas.

Plus there's news of a new partnership for this podcast. We are delighted to say that you can now watch our Talking Snooker episodes on the Channel 5 YouTube channel. It's a really proud moment for the podcast, to team up with a major mainstream broadcaster. Talking Snooker and Channel 5 Sport will work together throughout the 2026-27 season.

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Phil and Nick return to review the Northern Ireland Open, which was won by Kyren Wilson with victory over Jak Jones in the final.

Nick was in Belfast for the tournament, and talks about his experiences. There's also chat about the large number of shocks throughout the week.

And we reflect on Mark Allen, following his emotional interview on TNT Sports and subsequent statements on social media. Everyone in snooker, and far beyond, wishes Mark well.

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One of the best events on the calendar, the Northern Ireland Open, kicks off this weekend and we look ahead in this new episode of the podcast.

We also round up the rest of the snooker news, including Stan Moody winning two tournaments as the main tour took a break.

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It's 20 years since Paul Hunter died at the age of 27.

Phil and Nick are joined by Paul's great friend - and another star of the baize - Matthew Stevens to remember the three times Masters winner.

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World champion Wu Yize has won his third ranking title in the last year with victory in Shenzhen, and we reflect on his success in a new episode of the podcast.

Next week, we will remember Paul Hunter 20 years after he died. Your memories of Paul would be most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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The podcast returns, as we round up Scottish Open qualifying and talk about the next event on tour, the Shenzhen Open.

We also catch up with your correspondence, with topics including coverage of events in China, the dividing wall at the Crucible and Stuart Bingham.

Big word of thanks again to Ali Carter for his appearance on the podcast - we catch up with some of your reaction.

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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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

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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 - [email protected]

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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.

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