Talking Snooker

Phil and Nick have welcomed a brilliant guest to the podcast in Tom Ford. Listen to Tom speak about his early days, including memories of Malcolm Thorne, and some of his memorable career moments including a maximum break against Steve Davis just hours after discharging himself from hospital. He also talks very movingly about some of his struggles during the pandemic lockdowns, answers your questions and tells us about his hopes for the future. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.

There's also a review of the Players Championship in Telford, with another tournament success for serial winner Mark Allen and another impressive run from one of the players of the season, Zhang Anda. Plus news from the Championship League, Saudi Invitational and World Mixed Doubles. We'll catch up on your views next week - keep your correspondence coming to [email protected]

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Phil and Nick reflect on the Welsh Open in Llandudno and a third ranking tournament victory in 15 months for Gary Wilson. There's a review of the week, including thoughts on Martin O'Donnell's unlikely run to the final, Wilson's semi-final maximum and a return to form for world champion Luca Brecel.

There's also a look ahead to the Players Championship in Telford and a round-up of the rest of the snooker news. We'll be joined by Tom Ford next week. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil preview one of the sport's best loved tournaments, the Welsh Open. There's a look ahead to some of the early highlights in Llandudno and chat about the event's magic moments of recent years.

There's also a round-up of the rest of the latest snooker action, including two maximum breaks at the Championship League. Plus we read out your correspondence, with topics including the controversial event to come in Saudi Arabia, Hungary's new teenage professional and Judd Trump's outstanding season.

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Phil and Nick return with a review of the German Masters in Berlin, where Judd Trump claimed his fourth ranking tournament win of the season and his 27th overall. There's chat about Si Jiahui reaching the final, Sam Craigie making the last four and some striking quotes from an improved Neil Robertson.

There's also a look back at other recent events in the snooker world, including teenager Bulcsu Revesz winning a two-year tour card with victory at the WSF Junior Championship and success for the prolific On Yee at the Albanian Women's Open.

Plus you have your say following our reaction to the controversial news that a tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia. Keep your thoughts coming on this or any snooker matter - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil return with a new episode to react to news that a snooker tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in March. Your views on the issue would be welcomed. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

There's also a look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin, always one of the highlights of the season, plus more action from this week's qualifiers for the World Open and Welsh Open.

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Nick and Phil are back and joined by a special guest, referee Paul Collier. There's plenty of chat about Paul's time growing up and three decades in the game, including his three world finals, dealing with the Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 'Barge-gate' incident and his years working as tournament director.

There's also a review of the World Grand Prix and another tournament success the great Ronnie O'Sullivan. Plus the Belgian Women's Open and latest from the World Open qualifiers in Barnsley. We'll return later this week, when we'll give our reaction to news of a first snooker event in Saudi Arabia.

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Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable edition of the Masters, with Ronnie O'Sullivan beating Ali Carter in the final to claim the title for an eighth time. There's a mountain of topics discussed here, including two maximum breaks, O'Sullivan's controversial comments on Alexandra Palace, the crowd during the final, players doubling up as pundits and tighter pockets.

We'll be joined by top referee Paul Collier on the podcast next week. If you'd like to ask Paul a question, drop us a line. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email [email protected]

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Nick and Phil look ahead to the Masters at Alexandra Palace, always one of the highlights of the snooker season. There's a preview of every first round match to come, kicking off with the meeting of Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski on Sunday.

There's plenty of other snooker too, including German Masters qualifiers, the Championship League, Macau, Seniors 900. Oh, and we sneak in a bit of darts chat too. That Luke Littler gets everywhere.

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Phil and Nick return with the final Talking Snooker episode of the year. There's more reflection on the last 12 months, as we select our highlights and lowlights of 2023. Plus we talk about our hopes for the new year. There's also a catch up with our backlog of correspondence, including the remainder of those shots you can't get out of your head.

A big thank you for listening to us in such big numbers this year, and for all your kind words about the podcast. We'll be back raring to go with our first episode of 2024 next week, when we preview the Masters. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

*4 minutes - Highlights and lowlights of year, plus hopes for 2024

*32 minutes - Your correspondence

*One hour - Shots you can't get our of your head

*One hour, 12 minutes - Goodbyeee 2023 !!!

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Nick and Phil once again join together with David Hendon for the festive season. There's so much in this three hours, we'd be here until next Michaelmas if we listed it all. Suffice to say, included here is a Christmas bingo card (sherry or mince pies at the ready). a brand new quiz, a look back at a dramatic year in the sport, a jokes section, a debate over the Triple Crown, your correspondence and our annual entertainment recommendations. We hope you enjoy and a very merry Christmas to all our listeners.

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