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The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 71 - The season so far, with Phil YatesSnooker commentator Phil Yates joins me to analyse the first half of the 25/26 season and we celebrate Mark Selby's fantastic contribution to snooker after his triumph at the UK Championship.
2025-12-091h 07The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 70 - Jack and Wu enjoy success, Champion Of Champions previewTom, the host of Baize Breakdown on YouTube, joins me to celebrate historic wins for Wu Yize and Jack Lisowski. We take a look at the Champion Of Champions draw before we tackle some correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community.Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-11-111h 23The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 69 - Liam Pullen joins the podcastLiam Pullen talks about his transition from the junior game to the pro tour, the rigours of life as a snooker player, the state of snooker in 2025 and his recent run to the last eight in Xi'an.Email: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-10-2237 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 68 - Allan Taylor joins the podcastSnooker pro Allan Taylor discusses his career so far, coaching in the modern era, player etiquette, the state of snooker in 2025 and the mental and emotional sides of snooker.Share your stories and opinions: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-10-091h 02The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 67 - The Magician wins the British OpenRob Francis returns to the podcast to celebrate Shaun Murphy lifting the Clive Everton trophy in Cheltenham. The Magician looked imperious this week.We also look at the opening chapter of the season and before tackling some correspondence on Judd Trump, future success for Chinese players on the tour and Mark Allen's win at the English Open.Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-09-301h 14The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 66 - An epic battle in BrentwoodDiscussion on Mark Allen's hard fought victory at the English Open in Brentwood, some thoughts from fans, Leo Scullion and the referee for the final, Kevin Dabrowski.Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-09-2330 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 65 - Jeddah review, Wuhan previewAnalysis of Neil Robertson’s victory in Jeddah. Are we are seeing a concerning pattern emerge with him in high profile matches? Comments on other notable performances, including some praise for Ronnie O’Sullivan!!I also take a look ahead to the Wuhan Open and some of the more intriguing first round matches.Email: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-08-2121 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 64 - Shanghai review and Jeddah previewQuick analysis of the 2025 Shanghai Masters and a few talking points around the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Jeddah.If you have any thoughts or stories to share, get in touch via email: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2025-08-0720 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 63 - Season preview with Michael DayMichael Day of Totally Snookered pops into The Snooker Hall to look ahead to the new season. Topics under discussion are the new world champion, which players from China are most likely to continue that success, Mark Selby's illustrious career to date, the longevity of the Class Of '92 and much more!
2025-07-171h 15The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 62 - Ian Burns joins the podcastPro player Ian Burns pops into The Snooker Hall to talk about his successful visit to Q School, life on the pro tour and his recent foray into snooker coaching.
2025-07-0454 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 61 - Neal Foulds joins the podcastNeal Foulds joins The Snooker Hall Podcast to talk about his commentary career, the highlights of the 24/25 season and we look ahead to a new snooker campaign.
2025-06-201h 12The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 60 - Michael Holt joins the podcastThe incomparable Michael Holt speaks about a potential revolution in snooker coaching and his own experience as a coach. The Hitman also shares some strong opinions on a range of topics including his own return to the pro tour, the future of the Snooker World Championship, the impact of Zhao Xintong's Crucible triumph, the evergreen Mark Williams and of course, an upcoming European adventure for his beloved Nottingham Forest.
2025-05-2659 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 59 - Andres Petrov returns to the podcastEstonia's first snooker pro, Andres Petrov shares his thoughts on last season's Q Tour, the batlle to return to the pro tour and he opens up regarding his struggles with mental health.
2025-05-1654 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 58 - Jackson Page joins the podcastDouble maximum man Jackson Page speaks about his career, his relationship with Mark Williams and his history making match against Allan Taylor, when he knocked in those two 147 breaks.
2025-05-1232 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 57 - Analysing the Snooker World Championship 2025A look back at the historic 2025 World Championship, won by Zhao Xintong. Some obligatory rants about bad commentary and punditry, but lots of praise for an incredible tournament.
2025-05-0743 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 56 - 2025 World Championship draw reactionI take a quick look at each of the matches in the first round of the 2025 World Championship and make my predictions. I think we will see some upsets.
2025-04-1821 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 55 - Judgment Day preview with David CaulfieldDespite both us feeling less than 100%, David Caulfield, writer for SnookerHQ, returns to the podcast to look at the standout matches in the final round of qualifying for the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
2025-04-1538 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 54 - Tour Championship review with Nigel SlaterThe man behind SnookerChat returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to look back at the 2025 Tour Championship in Manchester. Nigel and I both make our predictions for who will win the World Championship.
2025-04-0859 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 53 - Florian Nuessle joins the podcastAfter winning a Q Tour Global Playoff and qualifying for the main snooker tour next season, Florian Nuessle takes his career to even loftier heights by making a guest appearance on The Snooker Hall Podcast. I jest, of course!Florian opens up about his journey through The Q Tour to WST and his high stakes showdown with Andres Petrov in Antalya. We also talk about the state of snooker in mainland Europe and what the future holds for the sport.
2025-03-2838 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 52 - The Players' Series events and Q Tour PlayoffsThe Snooker Hall Podcast is back! I share my experience of the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong and what this victory means for Neil Robertson. Analysis of the Q Tour Playoffs in Antalya, Kyren Wilson’s dramatic win at the Players’ Championship and a small moan about the snooker calendar and the Tour Championship draw.
2025-03-2421 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 51 - World Open analysis and preview of World Grand PrixI look back at John Higgins' victory at the 2025 World Open and I single out some highlights from the upcoming World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. To end the episode, I share some correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community.
2025-03-0318 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 50 - Kevin Dabrowski joins the podcastI spoke with snooker referee Kevin Dabrowski about his journey to the pro tour, his career to date and several other aspects of the snooker world. Of course, we discuss the much publicised Hossein Vafaei incident too!!
2025-02-1938 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 49 - Welsh Open review, various rants and a new idea for a snooker game showA look back at the 2025 Welsh Open, won by "The Jester" Mark Selby. I analyse other narratives which ran through the event, leading to a few trademark rants and I share correspondence from The Snooker Hall community.
2025-02-1728 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 48 - Welsh Open preview with Martin O'Donnell2024 Welsh Open finalist Martin O'Donnell joins me to talk about the history of the event and his run to the showpiece match last year.
2025-02-0848 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 47 - Analysing the German Masters finalA quick look back at the final of the 2025 German Masters at the Tempodrom in Berlin, comments on the arena and the performances of both finalists.
2025-02-0412 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 46 - Preview of the German MastersA quick look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin. Predictions for the first round action, standout fixtures and thoughts on who could lift the trophy.
2025-01-2709 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 45 - Live at Alexandra Palace and post Masters reactionI spoke to snooker fans at Ally Pally and I analyse some prominent narratives from The Masters 2025, won by The Magician Shaun Murphy. The episode ends with some emails from The Snooker Hall Community.
2025-01-2242 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 44 - Predictions for The MastersA preview of the first round matches at Alexandra Palace. Recorded about 40 minutes before the announcement of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal 😩
2025-01-1210 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 43 - Louis Heathcote joins the podcastLouis Heathcote opens up about his career as a pro snooker player and his new relationship with Taylor Wilson and TW Sports Management.
2025-01-0830 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 42 - John Hunter joins the podcastI spoke with the head of CueStars, John Hunter, about the junior game and the journey youngsters follow to the pro tour.
2024-12-271h 00The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 41 - Kellie Barker joins the podcastKellie Barker and I overcome internet issues and sore throats to discuss the Snooker Shoot Out, the Scottish Open and qualifying for the German Masters. We answer correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community and I try my hand at some Shakespeare/snooker puns.
2024-12-191h 39The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 40 - Elliot Slessor joins the podcastElliot Slessor speaks candidly about the relationship between players and coaches, life on tour and his opinions on the modern game.
2024-12-1238 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 39 - Paul Collier joins the podcastPaul Collier joins me to discuss his role as Tournament Director for WST and his transition from refereeing. Paul also pays tribute to Terry Griffiths and shares a doozy of a story which showcases Griff’s wonderful sense of humour.
2024-12-0949 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 38 - Snooker Shoot Out preview with Steven HallworthWhat's the secret to snooker's fastest format? Steven Hallworth returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to tell us more about the Snooker Shoot Out.
2024-12-0420 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 37 - UK Championship review with Michael DayMichael Day from Totally Snookered joins me for an in depth discussion on the UK Championship, Judd Trump's ruthless streak, controversy on the table and in the commentary box. Also, we reflect on the sad passing of the great Terry Griffiths.
2024-12-021h 13The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 36 - Ryan Thomerson joins the podcastAustralian snooker player Ryan Thomerson joins me to talk about his journey to the pro tour, the incredible support offered by Neil Robertson, this season's Q Tour and the snooker scene down under.
2024-11-2937 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 35 - Fergal O'Brien joins the podcastFergal O'Brien opens up regarding his work in the commentary box, his role in bringing through the rising stars of Irish snooker and the prestige of the UK Championship.
2024-11-2231 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 34 - Chris Hammer joins the podcast to celebrate Mark Williams' victory in Bolton.Cue the celebration! Chris Hammer, snooker writer for Sporting Life, joins me to bask in the glory of Mark Williams' Champion of Champions triumph. Chris shares some surprising stories from his career in sports journalism and reflects on his snooker memories.
2024-11-191h 08The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 33 - Your views, Ding's triumph in China, a Champion Of Champions preview and a Q Tour updateI answer emails from The Snooker Hall Community, plus a look back at the International Championship, won by the incomparable Ding Junhui, the latest from the Q Tour and a quick look ahead to The Champion Of Champions in Bolton.
2024-11-1136 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 32 - Are we seeing the dawn of a new era in snooker? Belfast review with Nigel Slater.Award winning journalist Nigel Slater joins the podcast to analyse the recent Northern Ireland Open and discuss the potential passing of the torch to a new generation of leading snooker players.
2024-10-3157 min
The BookshelfMelanie Cheng's The Burrow: can a pet rabbit heal a family dealing with tragedy?Kate and Cassie read Melanie Cheng’s The Burrow, a pandemic-set novella that details the healing powers of a pet rabbit for a family dealing with tragedy. Plus, Native American writer Louise Erdrich’s The Mighty Red, a beautifully crafted novel about a love triangle and everyday life in a farming community in North Dakota, and the latest from Yuwaalaraay storyteller Nardi Simpson, The Belburd, a poetic montage of life and death.BOOKS Melanie Cheng, The Burrow, Text Louise Erdrich, The Mighty Red, Corsair Nardi Simpson, The Belburd, Hachette GUESTS
2024-10-1854 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 31 - Wuhan review, Belfast preview with WPBSA coach Fin RuaneSnooker coach Fin Ruane joins me to talk about his journey in snooker and his career as a snooker coach. We also analyse Xiao Guodong's maiden ranking title in Wuhan and we look ahead to the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
2024-10-171h 01The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 30 - WPBSA coach Colin Matty joins the podcastColin Matty joins me to talk about the world of snooker coaching and I offer my thoughts on the passing of Clive Everton.
2024-10-0742 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 29 - Rob Francis joins the podcastI am joined by snooker superfan Rob Francis to discuss what's going on in the sport right now and we tackle correspondence from The Snooker Hall community.
2024-10-011h 25The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 28 - Live from the English OpenI spoke with snooker fans live at The Brentwood Centre to see what people thought about the event and to get some predictions from the audience.
2024-09-2422 min
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2024-09-2243 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 27 - Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters analysisRecap and analysis of the key action from Riyadh and the consequences for the coming season. I also address the low live attendances and the PR around hosting an event in Saudi Arabia.
2024-09-0816 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 26 - Ajeya Prabhakar joins the podcastAjeya Prahbakar, the President of the United States Snooker Association and the Pan American Billiards and Snooker Association joins me to talk about his role and to discuss the development and growth of snooker across the Americas.
2024-09-0535 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 25 - Xi'an Grand Prix review and Riyadh previewAnalysis of the inaugural Xi'an Grand Prix, won by Kyren Wilson. I also look ahead to the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh and I share your correspondence.
2024-08-2830 min
Snooker Scene PodcastWith Guest Dan MurrinDave Hendon is joined by Dan Murrin from the Snooker Hall Podcast to chat about various issues in the snooker world. Due to internet issues this was recorded in a public space so there will be background noise. We will go through the latest emails in due course.Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-08-1836 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 24 - Xi'an preview and your viewsA look ahead to the inaugural Xi'an Grand Prix, a round up of snooker news and your correspondence, which caused me to rant a bit.
2024-08-1628 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 23 - Ben Williams joins the podcastSnooker referee Ben Williams pops into The Snooker Hall to talk about his career so far and to discuss some memorable moments in the arena. Ben also answers your questions!
2024-08-0943 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 22 - World Women’s Snooker President Mandy Fisher joins the podcastWWS President and former Women’s World Champion Mandy Fisher pops into The Snooker Hall to chat about her role in shaping and growing the women’s game. We also speak about the logistics of running the circuit and Mandy answers your questions.
2024-07-3138 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 21 - The season so far and your correspondenceA look back at the Championship League and the Shanghai Masters, then I catch up with your correspondence.
2024-07-2327 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 20 - Steven Hallworth joins the podcastSteven Hallworth pops into The Snooker Hall to chat about his work in the commentary box and we quickly discuss the early rounds of the Shanghai Masters.
2024-07-1922 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 19 - Leo Scullion joins the podcastLegendary snooker referee Leo Scullion joins the show to talk about his career, how he got started, the daily life of a professional referee and some of his fondest memories in the arena. To finish, Leo answers some questions from The Snooker Hall community.
2024-07-0959 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 18 - Snooker writer Michael Day joins the podcastMichael Day joins me to talk about his role as Chief Writer for Totally Snookered. We also chat about his lifelong love for the sport, the new snooker season and we share some theories on the future of The Crucible. You can follow Michael on X @ViewCue.
2024-07-0347 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 17 - Robbie McGuigan joins the podcastNew snooker pro Robbie McGuigan joins the show to talk about his snooker journey so far. We also chat about some memorable moments in his fledgling career and to finish, Robbie answers some questions from The Snooker Hall community.
2024-06-2630 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 16 - David Caulfield from SnookerHQ joins the podcastSnooker writer David Caulfield, creator of SnookerHQ, joins me to discuss how he got started in snooker journalism, the realities of reporting on snooker from a country with little snooker history, the state of snooker in Ireland and beyond and of course, David shares his thoughts on The Crucible debate.
2024-06-2037 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 15 - Pre-season chat with Gary MossSnooker blogger Gary Moss joins the show to discuss the coming snooker season. Talking points include Kyren Wilson’s role as world champion, the big events this season, our personal snooker calendars and, of course, a Ronnie O’Sullivan controversy. You can follow Gary on X @GaryOnCue.
2024-06-1326 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 14 - Joe Perry joins the podcastI had a chat with a very welcome guest, Joe Perry. The Gentleman spoke about his work in the commentary box, offering some fascinating insight into how he got started, how his playing career might influence him on the mic and how else he is involved with snooker off the table.
2024-06-0322 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 13 - Catching up with correspondenceListen to some strong opinions from The Snooker Hall community on the recent World Championship and the future of snooker. Also, a new listener gets in touch with a snooker dilemma…
2024-05-2714 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 12 - Andres Petrov joins the podcastI had a chat with Andres Petrov about a range of snooker topics: the recent World Championship, The Crucible theatre, practice routines, the exhibition circuit and how the tour works for players based outside the UK.
2024-05-1640 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 11 - The Snooker Hall season awards and a season review.I gallantly battle through a cold to look back at some key moments in the 23/24 snooker season. The episode concludes with the inaugural Snooker Hall Podcast season awards. Email the show: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
2024-05-1327 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 10 - The last eight and how they got there.A preview of the World Championship quarter finals and the big talking points so far.
2024-04-3017 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 9 - First impressions of the World Championship. Hossein Vafaei embarrasses himself again.Analysis of the first three days of action from The Crucible. There is a lot to talk about! Also, I share some recent emails from The Snooker Hall community.
2024-04-2318 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 8 - The World Championship is here!It’s the most wonderful time of the year. GaryOnCue joins the podcast today to look at the first round at The Crucible. We make some predictions and chat about some underlying narratives. Check him out on X @GaryOnCue
2024-04-1949 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 7 - Judgement Day is upon usI’m delighted to say that James’ Snooker Nation joins the podcast for a chat about the final round of qualifying for The World Championship in Sheffield. We make our predictions for every match and then we respond to correspondence from The Snooker Hall community. Check out James’ Snooker Nation on X @jamessnooker.
2024-04-1644 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 6 - Tour Championship recap, potential retirements, grunge music and sucking up to the fans.A look back at the highlights of the Tour Championship, including Mark Williams’ glorious run to victory, then I share some correspondence from The Snooker Hall community. Is the crowd pandering getting a bit too “pass me the bucket”?
2024-04-0826 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 5 - Tour Championship preview and predictions. Mixed Doubles exhibition.A look ahead to one of the premier events of the season: the Tour Championship. Predictions, pre-analysis and what we can look ahead to and what we should ignore. A few words on why the World Mixed Doubles might not be as positive as it seems.
2024-03-2714 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 4 - World Open chat, fan behaviour, Judd Trump is quite good at snooker and is Robbo back?Analysis of the World Open, which was a fantastic event. I share some correspondence about women in snooker, a topic we discussed last week and finally, I talk about etiquette at a snooker event. What is acceptable behaviour among snooker fans?
2024-03-2627 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 3 - Why women are not succeeding on the main tour and is Bai Yu Lu’s victory a false dawn?Analysis of the Women’s World Championship final, the Q Tour finals and the early rounds of the World Open. I read some correspondence and during “We Need To Talk About…”, I discuss the harsh realities of how women are performing in snooker, why results are so bad and how this could be improved.
2024-03-2123 minThe Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 2 - Championship League review, your emails and is the GOAT debate really that simple?We will look back at the Championship League Invitational and what it means for the players involved. I share some listener correspondence about the recent event in Riyadh, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jack Lisowski and as always, we wrap up with “We Need To Talk About…”, where we will look at who really is the greatest snooker player of all time. Maybe there are other factors to consider in this debate.
2024-03-1426 min
The Snooker Hall PodcastEpisode 1 - Riyadh review, World Open preview and why Ronnie’s fist bumps mean more than we think.Opinions on the recent World Masters of Snooker event in Riyadh and some predictions for the big event coming up in Yushan, China. Plus, we talk honestly about Ronnie O’Sullivan and the big problem with his fist bumps!
2024-03-0728 min
Writer's RoutineOrlando Murrin, author of 'Knife Skills for Beginners' - Chef, writer and all-round doer discusses the perfect keyboard, going on tangents, and why kitchens make the perfect place for murderOrlando Murrin has had many careers. In the early 90's he appeared on 'Masterchef', reaching the semi-final on a show watched by 12 million people. From then, he's worked as a chef and hotelier, written cookbooks, edited magazines, made podcasts, and now has a novel out. 'Knife Skills for Beginners' sees Paul Delamare investigating murders at a high-end cookery school in Belgravia, London. We talk about why the kitchen has the perfect recipe for crime. You can hear why his protagonist very rarely did what he was supposed to, how he researched the novel while writing, and...
2024-02-1652 min
The Dan Astin-Gregory PodcastDavid Murrin: Could historical cycles have predicted the war in Ukraine?With growing geopolitical tensions, inflation out of control and a rapidly accelerating downward economic spiral many are rightly concerned for our future.
To address these issues I am joined by David Murrin, founder of Global Forecaster, who is renowned for the development of unique human behavioural and economic models. when combined with a geopolitical overlay, have a most impressive track record at predicting economic and political outcomes.
In this interview, we cover David's “Five Stages of Empire” model and the dramatic ramifications, including the growing risks of a World War in the next 5 years as conf...
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