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Alan catches up on listener emails as the first round comes to an end. Back to three sessions and a look ahead to a big day as at the end of it, we will know the first player into the last eight.

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Another big day at The Crucible as four more players booked a place in the last-16 which gets underway today. Some chat surrounding the TNT Sports watchalong, and an embarrassing story where the moral of the story is that when in the presence of greatness… keep shtum!

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At the end of today we will have seen every player in this year’s championship. Alan rounds up yesterday’s action as another two players book a last-16 spot, and a look ahead to a big day of action from The Crucible. The usual emails catch up, and Alan comes out of retirement (maybe)

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In this special episode, Alan gets to chat with a true snooker legend in John Parris of Parris Cues, who has made cues for virtually every top player over the last 40 years. From Alex to Steve, or Ronnie to Jimmy!

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The championship that keeps on giving continues with the arrival of Murphy, O’Sullivan & Trump to the Crucible today. The usual round up from yesterday’s matches, another daily teaser, and news of a bonus episode with a true legend of snooker.

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With three out of five big name seeds having fallen already, Alan looks ahead to what promises to be another day full of drama at The Crucible, as three more players will today book a last 16 berth. The usual teaser question is put to the listeners, and a long list of emails to catch up with. Email at [email protected]

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Alan reflects on a dramatic opening day at The Crucible where the world champion has fallen at the first hurdle. Yesterday’s quiz question is revealed, and a round up of the other four matches that are underway. Sunday sees a huge day ahead as those four matches are set to finish. Email at [email protected]

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The waiting is over as the curtain opens on a much anticipated 2025 World Championship at The Crucible. Alan gets underway with a few thoughts on his first ever Crucible experience 35 years ago. Also, the answer to the quiz question, and pondering the prospects of the ten players who get us underway, including of course, the defending champion Kyren Wilson.

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As The Crucible draws nearer, Alan runs the rule over the sixteen Judgement Day qualifiers. Finally, the unveiling of a long wondered about stat, and another snooker curse is revealed. Also, listener emails, a quiz question, and plans for Crucible podcasting. Email at [email protected]

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