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NHR Sunday Morning Local ArtsPeoples Theatre Company - All The Fun Of The FairChris Teasdale, Dominic Mills and Daisy Donoghue from The People's Theatre Company production of All The Fun Of The Fair, chat to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospital Radio.2022-05-2240 min
The CueClub PodcastUntitled Episode2021-05-302h 15The CueClub PodcastWPBSA Chairman - Jason FergusonOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by the WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson.Alongside Barry Hearn's Matchroom Sport Limited, the WPBSA and the WST have taken the game to new heights by increasing the overall number of competitions, causing a huge increase in prize money and also to the popularity of snooker.Jason is not only the WPBSA Chairman but is also an ex professional snooker player who reached a career high of 28 in the world and ranked in the world's top 32 for 4 seasons. 2021-05-0955 minThe CueClub PodcastPool and Snooker Champion - Tony SouthernOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by cue sport legend Tony Southern. Tony is the World 8-Ball Wheelchair Champion and the current World Number 1 ranked wheelchair snooker player, winning World titles, European medals and over 20 National titles.He also runs the British Pool Federation and is Chairman of the British Wheelchair Pool Players Association. Tony has been involved in World Disability Billiards and Snooker, organises numerous pool events and is part of the famous Predator team. There is no doubting that he is an amazing amba...2021-04-251h 06The CueClub PodcastPool Player - Brian 'Buzzer' HalcrowOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by not only one of the most well known and respected pool players from this part of the country but also one of its most liked - Brian 'Buzzer' Halcrow.Brian has played pool all over the world reaching a career high of World Number 3. He has also been involved in numerous high-stake money matches against some of the greatest pool players on the planet.Join us as we discuss his career and what started Brian on his journey...2021-04-182h 14The CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Aaron HillOn this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by Ireland's snooker sensation Aaron Hill.Aaron had an excellent amateur career capturing numerous titles including:2019EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Champion.2020EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Champion.2020EBSA European Under-21 Snooker Champion.He was also the under-14 Irish National Champion and runner up at the 2018World Open Under-16 Snooker Championships.Beginning his pro career in 2020 at the start of lockdown must have been tough but he was able to show the w...2021-04-1137 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Snooker Referee - Ben WilliamsOn this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by professional snooker referee Ben Williams. Ben is quickly becoming one of my favourite referees - not only for his skills when in charge of a game but also for his character during it. Snooker is a serious game after all so it's refreshing to see a referee that is willing to joke with the crowd and have a laugh with the players, all while keeping a very professional manner.Join us as Ben discusses the b...2021-04-0455 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Allan TaylorOn this week's episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by professional snooker's Allan Taylor.'The Albino Assassin' is one of the snooker tour's most likeable characters. As well as being a talented and fierce competitor on the table, he is also great fun off of it, having been involved in multiple videos on YouTube for World Snooker.Allan showed another side to his abilities when he was asked to take charge of the Master Of Ceremonies for the Home Nations and although it was something which he really enjoyed, his true...2021-03-141h 10The CueClub PodcastPool Player - Craig WaddinghamOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm joined by Craig Waddingham. This talented cueist is well known and respected in the pool world having won titles on the GB9 9-Ball circuit and making it to the final of the WEPF World Pool Championship Final in 2013 .Craig is also a huge money match player and has faced some of the world's finest in front of large crowds for over £30,000.00.Join us as he discusses what got him into cue sports, his favourite money match to date and how he deals with pressure. 2021-03-0739 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Joe PerryOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by World Snooker's Joe Perry.The former world number 8 and 2015 Players Tour Champion is a well known and highly respected figure in the snooker world and someone I have followed throughout his very impressive playing career. Join us as he discusses what it takes to get to the top, the health battles that threatened to derail his career and the truth behind his 'The Gentleman' nickname.2021-02-2855 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player/Coach - John AstleyOn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by snooker's John Astley. I have known this Gateshead cueist and coach for a number of years and was really looking forward to having a chat with him and catching up.Join us as we discuss winning the national Under-19 title and making it to the quarter final of the Riga Masters, the difficulties adjusting from amateur to professional and how he met Angelina Jolie.2021-02-221h 11The CueClub PodcastSnooker Player/Coach Chris SmallOn this episode of The CueClub Podcast I am delighted to be joined by snooker's Chris Small.Chris was a standout junior prospect ranked number 1 in Scotland in the under 19 section despite only being 15 years of age. After turning professional he had immediate success winning the Benson and Hedges Championship and in 2002 he captured the LG Cup ranking event title.Chris Small's career looked on a high but behind the scenes he was fighting health battles that would ultimately cut short this incredibly talented player's career.Join us as we discuss the hard...2021-02-1455 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Mark JoyceOn this episode of the CueClub Podcast I'm joined by professional snooker player Mark Joyce.Mark is a multiple amateur and pro-am Champion who has won the European Under-19 Championship, The English Open Title, English Amateur Championship, The Pink Ribbonand the Vienna Snooker Open Championship. As a professional on the main tour, Mark was a finalist at the 2019 Riga Masters.Join us as we discuss his playing career, being a Manchester Utd supporter and the difficulties of balancing practice around raising twin babies.2021-02-0743 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Louis HeathcoteOn this episode of the CueClub Podcast I'm delighted to be joined by an up-and-coming star in the snooker world - Leicester's Louis Heathcote.The former 8-Ball Junior European Champion and the European Under-21 Snooker Champion qualified from Q-School in 2019 after coming back from 0-3 down against Si Jiahui to win 4-3 and gain his tour card. An excellent start to his pro career, followed with wins over Ryan Day and Noppon Saengkham in the qualifying rounds of the Riga Masters and International Championship.Runs to the last 32 of the 2019 English Open and the...2021-01-3135 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Rebecca KennaMy guest joining me this week on the CueClub Podcast is Keighley's snooker star Rebecca Kenna. A snooker coach and the owner of @cuesportsyorkshire, Rebecca started playing on the women's snooker circuit in 2016 and reached the semi-finals of the World Championship at her very first attempt. A multiple ranking event finalist with victories over the biggest names on the tour have made her a fierce player which opponents would like to avoid. Join us as we discuss her reasons for joining the tour, her invitation to the upcoming Shootout Tournament and her decision...2021-01-2336 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Darren MorganOn this episode I am joined by snooker's former world number 8 and Irish Masters Champion Darren Morgan. Darren is a very well known figure on the snooker scene having turned pro in 1988, and through his pro career ( which he brought to a close in 2006 ) he was ranked inside the worlds top 16 for six years.Darren has gone on to win numerous titles around the world competing in amateur and Pro/Am events including:World Amateur Championship European Snooker Open TCC Open Snooker Championship x2IBSF World 6-Reds...2021-01-171h 08The CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Shaun 'The Magician' MurphyOn this episode I'm joined by Shaun 'The Magician' Murphy. The 2005 snooker world champion and current world number 7 is in Milton Keynes this week playing in the Masters, however he was generous enough to grant me a bit of his time for a chat.Shaun and Phil Seymour are currently competing against each other in #snookersbiggestloser - a challenge that will hopefully raise much needed funds for two amazing charities. Join us as we discuss his unbelievable clearance against Mark Williams on Monday, his #snookersbiggestloser preparation and how Phil Seymour may need to lose...2021-01-1317 minThe CueClub PodcastSports Master of Ceremonies - Phil SeymourOn this episode I'm joined by Master of Ceremonies Phil Seymour. Phil is quickly becoming one of the more popular faces of snooker with his behind the scenes videos, amazing introductions and post match interviews. He is also a very experienced stadium announcer and has worked on a variety of sports such as Fishing, Darts, Pool, Rugby, Wrestling and has announced world title boxing fights at Wembley Arena.Join us as we discuss his life behind the microphone, his love for sports and how Shaun Murphy has no chance of winning 'Snooker's Biggest Loser'2021-01-101h 00The CueClub PodcastLegendary Snooker Player - Cliff ThorburnOn this episode I'm joined by legendary snooker player Cliff Thorburn. One of the most recognizable names in the sport, Cliff has gained an international fan base due to the many things he has brought to the world of snooker. Join us as we discuss winning the world title in1980, his amazing maximum break in 1983 (which was the first 147 break ever made at the World Championships) and his rivalry with the late Alex Higgins.2020-12-271h 07The CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Lukas KleckersOn this episode I'm joined by German Snooker Professional Lukas Kleckers. Joining the pro ranks in 2017, he has made a dangerous name for himself after wins against Neil Robertson and more recently beating Mark Selby 4-0 at the Northern Ireland Open this year.2020-12-2224 minThe CueClub PodcastTournament Director And Professional Snooker Referee - Paul CollierOn this episode I'm joined by Paul Collier who is regarded as one of the finest referees to ever pull on the white gloves. Also a tournament director, he is instrumental in making sure the competitions are ran as safe as possible especially during these challenging times.Paul has not only been in charge of each of the snooker Triple Crown Events and two World Championship Finals, he was also the youngest referee at only 33 years of age to officiate the World Final in 2004 - a record that lasted until the 2020 World Championships.Join us...2020-12-201h 08The CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Gareth PottsOn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Stoke-on-Trent's 'Golden Boy' Gareth Potts, a legend in the world of 8-Ball pool and another player who I have a lot of admiration for. Gareth has won titles all over the world including -The Junior Pool World Championship3X WEPF World Rules World ChampionIPA Blackball Pool World Champion3X Chinese 8-Ball Masters ChampionCaptain of EnglandThe only player to win 7 major ranking events in 1 season.Join us as we discuss standing on a beer crate...2020-12-0600 minThe CueClub PodcastPool player - Amy-Claire KingOn this episode I'm joined by South Africa's pool star Amy-Claire King - winner of numerous titles around the world including the South African title, the all African singles and the World Masters Championships. Join us as we discuss her not being a fan of Rugby, the joys of wearing Texas cowboy boots in an Igloo and why the mixture of wine, bunny chow and tequila isn't as bad as it sounds.2020-11-2900 minThe CueClub PodcastPool Player - Chris PatrickOn this episode I'm joined by East Yorkshire's Chris Patrick...but who exactly is Chris? He seems to get a lot of attention and dislike from a part of the pool community, but why? Is he an elite pool player who has won major titles all over the world? Is he a good player who knows how to promote himself, bringing opportunities others would only dream of, or is it a mixture of both?Join us as we discuss winning pool and snooker competitions in the U.K. and Asia, North East money matches and the truth...2020-11-2200 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Snooker Referee - Leo ScullionOn this episode I'm joined by professional snooker referee Leo Scullion.Leo is a well known and highly respected member of the snooker community having refereed some of the biggest games in the sport including the World Open and the UK Championship finals. He is someone who I have a lot of admiration for and it was an absolute pleasure to talk with him about his career and his life outside of snooker.Join us as we discuss his own highest break, his battles away from the table and what it was really like to...2020-11-1500 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Jordan ShepherdOn this episode I'm joined by 'The Welsh Wizard' Jordan Shepherd - Not only is he one of the most entertaining pool players in the world but also the winner of numerous titles including:British Open ChampionEuropean Professional ChampionEnglish Professional Champion5x Winner of the ShootoutHaving spent time with Jordan socially in the past, I was really looking forward to chatting about with him about what he has been up to lately.Join us as we discuss lockdown (a subject that Jordan doesn't sit on the...2020-11-0700 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Clint I'ansonOn this episode I'm joined by Clint I'anson - an IPA professional pool player and winner of numerous titles including:English Professional ChampionScottish Open ChampionWelsh Open ChampionBritish Professional ChampionEuropean Professional ChampionUK Open ChampionUK Chinese 8-Ball ChampionSupreme Pool Series ChampionHaving met Clint on the IPA Tour, I know first hand he is a well liked character both on and off the table and I was looking forward to catching up with him again.Join us to find out how...2020-11-0100 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Mark DavisWe are breaking off Season 2 in style with professional snooker player Mark DavisJoin us as we discuss his lack of dance moves, carrying Stuart Bingham at Golf and what exactly happened with his cue at the European Masters.Winner of the Benson and Hedges Championship in 2002.Winner of the 6 Red World Championships in 2009/ 2012 and 2013.Winner of the 2016 World Seniors Championship.Runner up at the 2018 English Open.Multiple quarter final and semi final appearances and in 2017 compiled 2 maximum breaks at the Championship League.Thank you again for all...2020-10-2500 minThe CueClub PodcastDarren 'Dynamite' AppletonOn this episode I'm humbled to be joined by Darren 'Dynamite' Appleton who is among the greatest cue sport players in the world. 4-time European Champion2-time Euro Tour Champion5 professional TV Titles4-time UK Masters Champion2-time Home International ChampionWorld 9-Ball ChampionWorld 10-Ball Champion2-time US Open Champion2-time International Challenge of Champions ChampionWorld Masters Champion7-time Mosconi Cup Champion2-time Derby City Straight Pool Champion2010 Player of the Year2016 SBE One Pocket Player’s Champion2015 Chinese 8-Ball World Champion2015 American 14.1 Champion2014 World Cup of Pool Champion2014 Fight Night Intl Six Champion2014 Accu-Stats All Star Invitational Ch...2020-09-271h 18The CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Deb BurchellOn this episode I'm joined by Deb 'The Diamond' Burchell - a professional pool player and winner of numerous titles, including the 2015 and 2016 IPA Blackball World Championships.Join us as we discuss winning back to back world titles, her love for Dungeons and Dragons and overcoming personal issues to get to the top. 2020-09-201h 01The CueClub PodcastArfan 'The Daddy' DadOn this episode I'm joined by Arfan 'The Daddy' Dad - a professional pool player and winner of numerous titles across many cue sport disciplines.Join us as we discuss being a Manchester United supporter, ranking how hard each cue sport really is and how picking Chris Melling up from Manchester airport didn't go according to plan.2020-09-131h 17The CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Martin O'DonnellThis week's guest is Snooker's world number 34, Martin O'Donnell.Martin has been on the tour for years and enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2018 reaching the semi-final of the shootout and the quarter-finals at the China, International and U.K. Championships. Join us to hear Martin talk about lock down, how much being a dad has changed his focus and how he spent 2 years getting tortured off Martin Gould. 2020-09-0652 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Michael 'The Hitman' HoltOn this episode I'm joined by Michael 'The Hitman' Holt, an extremely talented snooker player who is very well known on the tour. As a fan of Michael, it was a real pleasure to be able to chat with him about finally winning a ranking event, the dangers of baby poo and the John Higgins scoop that is almost too hard to believe.2020-08-3039 minThe CueClub PodcastPool Player - George 'TRN1' TierneyOn this episode I'm joined by TRN1 George Tierney, a controversial and outspoken character and someone who is well known for big stake money matches.Is there another side to George we don't get to see?Join us as we discuss the impact lock down is having, future money match opponents and the reason he won't join the IPA Tour. 2020-08-2251 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Jack WhelanOn this episode I'm joined by Jack 'The Wonder' Whelan - a professional pool player and winner of numerous titles, including the 2015 IPA Blackball World Championship.Join us as we discuss winning the world title, his love for snooker and Roger Federer and just how tough it is to play pool with a broken nose.2020-08-1638 minThe CueClub PodcastIPA World Number 1 - Emma CunninghamOn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Ireland's Professional Pool Player Emma Cunningham.At 18 years old, Emma became the youngest player to ever win the 8-Ball Pool World Championships with a hard fought victory over the supremely talented Sue Thompson in 2005. From there Emma has never looked back; from winning multiple world titles and professional events to being ranked the current IPA World Number 1 and someone who is well respected by everyone.Join us as we discuss winning titles, spaghetti arm and how the ladies pool game is finally starting...2020-08-0933 minThe CueClub PodcastElliot Slessor - Yan Bingtao Game...What happened?Delighted to have a a chat with Ellliot regarding the Yan Bintao game, crowd cancellations and what he really thinks of Boris.2020-08-0516 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Mike DunnRecently retired Snooker Professional Mike Dunn is the guest on this weeks podcast. As the former world number 32 and semi finalist at the China Open in 2014 it was great to talk to Mike about his snooker ups and downs, how his health impacted his snooker career and how happy he is to be retiring. Whats next for Mike? Find out in the podcast2020-08-0237 minThe CueClub PodcastElliot Slessor - Final of the qualifiers and first round match against Yan BingtaoFresh from the World Championship draw being made today, I have been fortunate enough to have a catch up with North East Snooker Professional Elliot Slessor. Join us as we discuss the final qualifying round against Martin O'Donnell, his 1st round match at the crucible against China's Yan Bingtao and how a deal he made prior to qualifying might prove costly.2020-07-2912 minThe CueClub PodcastProfessional Snooker Referee - Brendan MooreOn this episode i'm delighted to be joined by Sheffield's Professional Snooker Referee Brendan Moore who is regarded as 1 of the top referees in the sport.Brendan has been in charge of some of the biggest games in recent times including multiple UK Championship and Masters Finals, 2 World Finals in 2014 and 2018 and also refereed 8 matches that included maximum 147 breaks.Join us as we discuss Playstation, Eddie Murphy and his love for Snooker and Sheffield Wednesday. 2020-07-2638 minThe CueClub PodcastWorld Championship Qualifier Update - Round 3 Elliot SlessorA quick chat with Elliot about today's victory over Ben Woollastan and his upcoming match against Martin O'Donnell.2020-07-2507 minThe CueClub PodcastWorld Championship Qualifier Update - Round 2 Elliot SlessorThe Snooker world championship qualifiers are well under way in Sheffield.Professional snooker player Elliot Slessor has agreed to have a quick chat with me about his 6-2 victory in his first match, playing Ben Woollastan next and why prison would be better than having no WIFI.2020-07-2409 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Matthew StevensOn this episode I'm joined by the Welsh Dragon Matthew Stevens. Winner of multiple events including the Benson and Hedges Masters and the UK Championship. Matthew was also the runner up in 2 World Championship finals.Having been a fan of Matthews growing up and watching his career progress, I am extremely appreciative to have had an insight into his journey and hear him talk about what he feels he can still give to the game, his love for poker and how losing his close friend Paul Hunter in 2006 affected his game. 2020-07-1832 minThe CueClub PodcastChris 'The Magician' MellingOn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Chris 'The Magician' Melling who ranks among the greatest cue sport players in the world. Having spent time with Chris in the past, even enjoying pool events together in Spain, It was a real pleasure to have a catch up with him.2 x World 8-Ball Pool Champion2 x International Pool Masters ChampionEuropean Professional ChampionRanked number 1 in the World in 2003 by the World Eight-ball Pool FederationThe Portugal Open 9-Ball ChampionThe China Open 9-Ball ChampionDerby City Classic 9-Ball Division ChampionGB 9-Ball...2020-07-121h 04The CueClub PodcastProfessional Pool Player - Craig MarshOn this episode I'm joined by Craig Marsh, a professional pool player and winner of numerous titles, including the 2017 IPA Blackball World ChampionshipJoin us as we discuss back to back 147's, shiny ferrule's and why he would love a crack at Earl Strickland2020-07-0532 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - David CraggsOn this episode I'm joined by David Craggs, a well known North East snooker player and a member of England's winning world amateur team Join us as we discuss missed opportunities, being in Graham Dotts bad books and the half a lager that set him on the road to ruin 2020-06-281h 00The CueClub PodcastIPA Pool World Champion 2020 - Jon McAllisterJon McAllister. 2016 European Professional Champion, 2018 Scottish Open Champion and the current IPA Blackball Pool World Champion. Jon is at the pinnacle of the pool world and well respected by all on the tour. Join us as we discuss filthy skill shots, Eminem and why putting beans on a tuna and cheese jacket potato is totally fine. 2020-06-2128 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Elliot SlessorElliot Slessor. A top snooker talent and a Northern Ireland Open semi finalist in 2017. He is well known around the snooker scene for his mentality, determination and nerves of steel. Join us as we talk about his frustrations, gangsta rap and why Ronnie O'Sullivan calls him the man he cannot beat.2020-06-1427 minThe CueClub PodcastNorth East Cueist - Michael RhodesMichael Rhodes. A previous England World Snooker Team Winner, IPA European 8-Ball Amateur Champion and 9-Ball Pro Cup Winner, his name is well known to many around the country and someone who even the 'Greats' once expected to reach the top. So what happened? Discussing his rough start to 2020, a player's dedication and tins of spaghetti hoops, join me as we discuss Michael's life in lockdown, cuesports and why in his own words, he didn't get to the top.2020-06-0725 minThe CueClub Podcast100 Hour Snooker Marathon 2017 - Phillip MarshallIn this episode I have a catch up with Philly Marshall, my partner in the 100 hour snooker marathon we completed in 2017. Its been a few years since the event so I was looking forward to talking to him about the highs, the lows and how he managed to complete such a tough challenge.2020-06-0430 minThe CueClub PodcastSnooker Player - Gary WilsonWhat a way to start the podcast! 2x Under 18 U.K Champion, 2004/5 Season Under 21 World Champion, 2015 China Open Runner Up, 2019 World Championship Semi-Finalist and the current World Number 19 And Shot Of The Decade Winner, the Tyneside Terror Himself Gary Wilson2020-05-3132 minThe CueClub PodcastIntroductionThe pilot episode explaining what you can expect from the CueClub Podcast 2020-05-2201 min