Talking Snooker

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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Time for the annual jamboree. David Hendon, Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe are here with some serious snooker chat and a few laughs too.

We hope you are all having a lovely summer.

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Phil and Nick look ahead to the first big event of the season, the Shanghai Masters.

There's also news from the latest qualifiers in Leicester, plus the announcement of a major new TV deal.

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Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Jak Jones at the Championship League.

There's also a round-up of the latest snooker news. And yes, mention of a certain World Cup semi-final too.

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Our first guest of the summer and it's a terrific one as Phil O'Kane joins us. Phil talks about making it through Q School at the 14th time of asking, his early weeks on tour and his hopes for the future.

We also catch up on the latest results from the Championship League plus the other news, including snooker targeting a place at the 2032 Olympic Games in Australia.

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Nick and Phil return, to catch up with Wuhan Open qualifying news and reflections on week one of the Championship League.

There's also a round-up of the other latest snooker news, and Nick tells some tales from his trip to the United States for the World Cup.

Back next week - see you then.

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