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SnookerDie ersten Profi-Wochen für FloDie ersten sieben Matches sind gespielt, der erste Sieg und das erste Century bereits unter Dach und Fach. Trotzdem benötigt man Zeit und Geduld, sich an das Leben als Snooker-Profi zu gewöhnen. Diese Erfahrung macht der Österreicher Florian 'Flo' Nüßle gerade und berichtet bei Kathi und Chris im Podcast seine Erlebnisse aus den ersten Profi-Wochen. Wie fühlt es sich auf der Main Tour an, was ist anders, was muss man lernen? Wie war das Willkommens-Event der WPBSA, an dem alle Neuprofis teilnehmen konnten. Flo steht bei Total Clearance Rede und Antwort.Dieser Podcast wird v...
2025-09-0131 min
Total ClearanceDie ersten Profi-Wochen für FloDie ersten sieben Matches sind gespielt, der erste Sieg und das erste Century bereits unter Dach und Fach. Trotzdem benötigt man Zeit und Geduld, sich an das Leben als Snooker-Profi zu gewöhnen. Diese Erfahrung macht der Österreicher Florian 'Flo' Nüßle gerade und berichtet bei Kathi und Chris im Podcast seine Erlebnisse aus den ersten Profi-Wochen. Wie fühlt es sich auf der Main Tour an, was ist anders, was muss man lernen? Wie war das Willkommens-Event der WPBSA, an dem alle Neuprofis teilnehmen konnten. Flo steht bei Total Clearance Rede und Antwort.Dieser Podcast wird v...
2025-09-0131 minSnookerJeddah, Chengdu und die neue PSPADa schaut man mal kurz nicht hin und schon gründen die Snooker-Spieler eine eigene Gewerkschaft. John Higgins hat die PSPA und damit eine eigene Spielervereinigung in Konkurrenz zum WPBSA Players Board gegründet und einige prominente Namen bereits mit ins Boot holen können. In Saudi-Arabien startet heute zudem das "vierte Major" der Snooker-Saison mit Judd Trump als Titelverteidiger. In Chengdu beginnen außerdem die World Games, bei denen Alex Widau aus deutscher Sicht mit am Start sein wird. Kathi und Chris fassen das Geschehen in der Snooker-Welt zusammen.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.w...
2025-08-0822 minTotal ClearanceJeddah, Chengdu und die neue PSPADa schaut man mal kurz nicht hin und schon gründen die Snooker-Spieler eine eigene Gewerkschaft. John Higgins hat die PSPA und damit eine eigene Spielervereinigung in Konkurrenz zum WPBSA Players Board gegründet und einige prominente Namen bereits mit ins Boot holen können. In Saudi-Arabien startet heute zudem das "vierte Major" der Snooker-Saison mit Judd Trump als Titelverteidiger. In Chengdu beginnen außerdem die World Games, bei denen Alex Widau aus deutscher Sicht mit am Start sein wird. Kathi und Chris fassen das Geschehen in der Snooker-Welt zusammen.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.w...
2025-08-0822 minSnookerSaisonauftakt mit Vorhersagen und neuen AwardsDie Saison 2025/2026 ist eröffnet. Auf die Qualifikationen für Wuhan und Cheltenham folgt nun die langwierige Championship League, die bis Ende Juli den ersten Turniersieger der neuen Spielzeit ermitteln wird. Kathi Hartinger und Christian Oehmicke eröffnen auch für Total Clearance die Pforten in die neue Saison und erörtern das Geschehen der letzten Wochen und Tage. Darunter war der Profi-Auftakt von Florian Nüßle, der erste neue Spieler des Monats der WPBSA und ein paar Enthüllungen von Bad Boy Mark King. Ein paar Vorhersagen zur neuen Saison dürfen natürlich auch nicht fehlen.Dieser...
2025-07-0631 minTotal ClearanceSaisonauftakt mit Vorhersagen und neuen AwardsDie Saison 2025/2026 ist eröffnet. Auf die Qualifikationen für Wuhan und Cheltenham folgt nun die langwierige Championship League, die bis Ende Juli den ersten Turniersieger der neuen Spielzeit ermitteln wird. Kathi Hartinger und Christian Oehmicke eröffnen auch für Total Clearance die Pforten in die neue Saison und erörtern das Geschehen der letzten Wochen und Tage. Darunter war der Profi-Auftakt von Florian Nüßle, der erste neue Spieler des Monats der WPBSA und ein paar Enthüllungen von Bad Boy Mark King. Ein paar Vorhersagen zur neuen Saison dürfen natürlich auch nicht fehlen.Dieser...
2025-07-0631 min
Sports Management Podcast#199 Jason Ferguson - Chairman & CEO, World Professional Billiards & Snooker AssociationWelcome to episode 199 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Jason Ferguson – the Chairman & CEO of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) & Director at the World Snooker Tour. We spoke about: Transitioning from player to CEO Growing the sport in Asia Women and men competing against each other The difference between Snooker, Pool and Billiards Olympic Inclusion Growing up in a mining town His time as a mayor And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube...
2025-06-3057 minSnookerNoch 7 Frames bis zum Was-wäre-wenn?Zhao Xintong führt nach Tag 1 des WM-Finals im Crucible Theatre mit 11:6 gegen Mark Williams und steht nur noch sieben Frames vor dem Schreiben von Snooker-Geschichte. Er wäre erstmaliger Weltmeister, allerdings auch mit diversen Folgen, die sich teils nicht unbedingt angenehm anfühlen. Rein sportlich gesehen ist es ein tolles Finale, vor allem aus Sicht des Chinesen, der die erste Session mit 7:1 dominierte. Williams gewann zwar den Abend, steht aber trotzdem mit dem Rücken zur Wand. Die große Frage ist jetzt auch, was man mit den Ranglistenpunkten von Zhao anfängt, würde er doch direkt wieder in die...
2025-05-0520 minTotal ClearanceNoch 7 Frames bis zum Was-wäre-wenn?Zhao Xintong führt nach Tag 1 des WM-Finals im Crucible Theatre mit 11:6 gegen Mark Williams und steht nur noch sieben Frames vor dem Schreiben von Snooker-Geschichte. Er wäre erstmaliger Weltmeister, allerdings auch mit diversen Folgen, die sich teils nicht unbedingt angenehm anfühlen. Rein sportlich gesehen ist es ein tolles Finale, vor allem aus Sicht des Chinesen, der die erste Session mit 7:1 dominierte. Williams gewann zwar den Abend, steht aber trotzdem mit dem Rücken zur Wand. Die große Frage ist jetzt auch, was man mit den Ranglistenpunkten von Zhao anfängt, würde er doch direkt wieder in die...
2025-05-0520 min
Framed: The Snooker PodcastMatt Huart: Snooker fan to comms guruShabnam chats to WPBSA Head of Communications Matt Huart about his journey to his dream job in snooker.
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
2025-04-2927 min
The onefourseven Snooker PodcastThe Onefourseven Snooker Podcast - Season Three - Episode TenThe only award winning snooker podcast is back with the long promised "Listener Questions Special", although Shaun Murphy and Phil Seymour don't quite manage to catch up on all of them! There's also a full catch up on everything snooker, from Kyren Wilson's stunning win in Berlin, to the TNT Sports changes, and Shaun's departure from the WPBSA Players board.... and more! As always, please get involved with us on social media @onefoursevenpod, and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-041h 07Framed: The Snooker PodcastJason Ferguson: I love the development sideShabnam catches up with the chairman of snooker’s world governing body the WPBSA.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Producers: James Patient. Originally broadcast on BBC Essex.
2025-02-0426 min
The 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 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast10. Clive Everton - The Voice of SnookerFollowing the sad news that commentary great Clive Everton - regarded by many as the voice of snooker - passed away last Friday, we are joined on the WPBSA Snooker Podcast by three of the people who knew him best to reflect upon a lifetime of service to cuesports.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by fellow snooker journalists and broadcasters David Hendon and Phil Yates to remember their friend and mentor with a range of stories and anecdotes from down the years.
You can also read Dave's obituary for Clive at the WPBSA website...
2024-10-0145 minThe onefourseven Snooker PodcastThe Onefourseven Snooker Podcast - Season Three - Episode OneThe only award winning snooker podcast finally returns with the first episode of the 24/25 snooker season, with Shaun Murphy and Phil Seymour joined by WPBSA Player Relations Manager Neil Tomkins, live in Lilleshall! They explain what they're doing there and have a catch-up on everything that's happened since the end of last season. As always, please get involved with us on social media @onefoursevenpod, and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-051h 07
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast9. Paying Tribute to Snooker Great Ray ReardonOne of snooker's all-time greats Ray Reardon has sadly passed away at the age of 91 and today we bring you a very special edition of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast to reflect upon his incredible life in our sport.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by a bumper cast including Jimmy White and Neal Foulds - both of whom enjoyed competing with Reardon at the height of their own careers - as well as leading broadcasters David Hendon and Phil Yates to pay tribute.
Among a wide range of topics discussed are Reardon's life before snooker, his...
2024-07-2038 minTotal ClearanceMichael White verurteilt und ganz viele aktuelle ThemenNächste Woche beginnt im chinesischen Shanghai das nächste (Einladungs-)Turnier der neuen Snooker-Saison. Aber Kathi und Chris haben trotzdem einige andere Themen zu besprechen, von denen einige nicht gerade fröhlich sind. Michael White wurde zu drei Jahren Haft verurteilt aufgrund von häuslicher Gewalt. Der Waliser wurde von der WPBSA mit sofortiger Wirkung ausgeschlossen. Weiterhin hat Stephen Hendry seine ITC diesmal nicht angenommen, die Eurosport-Kommentatoren wurden bekannt gegeben und noch mehr Turniere sollen aus dem UK verschwinden. Kathi und Chris haben einiges zu besprechen.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de...
2024-07-1331 minSnookerMichael White verurteilt und ganz viele aktuelle ThemenNächste Woche beginnt im chinesischen Shanghai das nächste (Einladungs-)Turnier der neuen Snooker-Saison. Aber Kathi und Chris haben trotzdem einige andere Themen zu besprechen, von denen einige nicht gerade fröhlich sind. Michael White wurde zu drei Jahren Haft verurteilt aufgrund von häuslicher Gewalt. Der Waliser wurde von der WPBSA mit sofortiger Wirkung ausgeschlossen. Weiterhin hat Stephen Hendry seine ITC diesmal nicht angenommen, die Eurosport-Kommentatoren wurden bekannt gegeben und noch mehr Turniere sollen aus dem UK verschwinden. Kathi und Chris haben einiges zu besprechen.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de...
2024-07-1331 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast8. Dene O'Kane RememberedFollowing the deeply sad news that former ranking event finalist Dene O'Kane has passed away, today we bring you a special edition of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast to remember New Zealand's greatest ever player.
Our regular host Michael McMullan is joined by WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson and leading snooker broadcaster David Hendon to pay tribute to a player who travelled across the globe to pursue his snooker dream.
We reflect on a distinguished career which saw him twice reach the World Championship quarter-finals and career-high world ranking of 18, as well as his character and affable...
2024-05-1519 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast7. Davis Back on Top of the Snooker WorldThe season one finale of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast is upon us and today we revisit the story of the 1987 World Championship which saw Steve Davis regain the title for the first time in three years to reaffirm his position as the number one player of the era.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by six-time Crucible king Davis himself, alongside former world number three and leading snooker analyst Neal Foulds, who himself memorably reached the semi-finals of the event that year in Sheffield.
A bumper episode sees a wide-range of topics discussed including the season...
2024-05-151h 04
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast6. Snooker's Tales From WalesFor many years Wales has been a hotbed of talent for the World Snooker Tour and in the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we discuss just a few of the stars from the valleys to have made their imprint upon our sport.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by Wayne Griffiths, son of 1979 world champion Terry Griffiths and leading snooker coach in his own right, as well as WPBSA Player Relations Manager and former Tour player Neil Tomkins to recount their own fascinating experiences of growing up in Wales and the snooker scene in the country.
2024-05-0649 min
ParaPower MappingNOID-MAXXING (#1): A Wake for the Noided Self-Immolator, Ponzi Papers Close Reading, & the Fall of Crypto-BabylonSub to the PPM Patreon to access the entirety of NOID-MAXXING (#2), including the deep dive into the intersections of the Silicon Valley & Silicon Wadi crypto-criminal networks & the overlaps b/w Israel's tech industry & the Epstein network:
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In which we memorialize the life & times of Max A z z a r e l l o , the parapol Icarus who flew a little too close to the noided sun and self-immolated in front of the Trump hush money trial on Apr. 19th (a date rife w/ conspiracy significance) and conduct a...
2024-05-041h 16
Talking SnookerTalking Snooker Episode 164 - World Championship latest LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD with Mark and Ryan WattersonNick and Phil are back with a special episode live from Sheffield, and they're joined by two brilliant guests in father and son, Mark and Ryan Watterson.There's plenty of chat about all the best of 25 matches played in the World Championship at the Crucible over the last week, from the second round and quarter-final stages, plus the latest news from the semi-finals.There's also plenty from Mark and Ryan too, including Mark's great love of this championship since he first came to the Crucible since 1977 and Ryan's new...
2024-05-031h 33
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast5. Seventh Snooker Heaven for Allison Fisher In IndiaThis week sees the annual World Women's Snooker Day staged at the Crucible Theatre and in the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we are joined by cuesports royalty as Allison Fisher MBE recounts the tale of her seventh and final world snooker title.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by Fisher and also compatriot Tessa Davidson, who Fisher bested in the semi-finals of the event and 30 years on remains a force at the top of the women's game.
The pair recall the staging of the spectacular event at the Meridian Hotel and their semi-final...
2024-04-2943 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast4. Knowles Dethrones Davis as Higgins Wins Second World Snooker TitleIn the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we recall the story of the 1982 World Snooker Championship - among the best remembered editions of the tournament in its rich and storied history.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by former world number two Tony Knowles - who so memorably dethroned the defending champion Steve Davis 10-1 in the opening round - and John Skilbeck, author of Goody Two Shoes, a fantastic new book which chronicles the story of the event in unparalled detail.
The duo of course revisit that famous first round win for Knowles...
2024-04-2248 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast3. Best of British for Bond in 1996The first season of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast continues as we revisit the 1996 British Open and one of the most dramatic finishes to a ranking event final in history at the Plymouth Pavilions.
Host Michael McMullan is joined by Nigel Bond - the player who dramatically potted the final black to lift his maiden crown - as well as Phil Yates who was in the commentary box for Sky Sports.
We take a detailed look back at the tournament itself, as well as the key moments from the surrounding months during a memorable season at...
2024-04-1547 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast2. Hendry Makes Snooker History in 1999The WPBSA Snooker Podcast returns for the first of a six-episode opening season and we begin with a big one as we look back at the 1999 World Championship which saw Stephen Hendry claim a magnificent seventh Crucible title!
Host Michael McMullan is joined by leading snooker broadcaster and journalist David Hendon - who was the WPBSA Press Officer at the event - alongside two-time ranking event winner Joe Perry, who secured a memorable victory of his own at the tournament against the legendary Steve Davis.
The trio plot their way through the key moments from...
2024-04-0844 minFramed: The Snooker PodcastNigel Bond: “It’s great to still be involved in the sport”After 33 years as a professional, Nigel Bond retired in 2022.
He is now a coach and member of the WPBSA Board. He tells Shabnam how grateful he is that snooker remains a huge part of his life.
2024-03-1826 min
The Ankura PodcastThe Business Behind Sport: Jason Ferguson, Group Chairman & CEO at The World Professional Billiards & Snooker AssociationSnooker has always been a popular sport, particularly in the UK, but its rapid growth worldwide has led to a potential global audience of 1.8 billion viewers.In this episode of The Business Behind Sport podcast, Jonny Gray speaks to Jason Ferguson, Group Chairman & CEO of The World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association (WPBSA) and Director of the World Snooker Tour to discuss Jason’s journey from a player to running the sport worldwide, including his hopes for entry as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles 2028.Subscribe to The Business Behind Sport
2024-02-0146 minSnookerVerbands- und Amateur-Talk mit Flo Nüßle und Felix FredeLetzte Woche ist der österreichische Snookerverband aus der IBSF ausgetreten, einem der beiden größten Amateur-Weltverbände (neben der WSF). Kathi und Chris nutzen das Thema, um mal ausführlich über das ganze Verbands-Konstrukt aus WPBSA, WCBS, WSF, IBSF und so weiter auseinanderzunehmen. Als kompetente Gäste haben sich die beiden dazu Florian Nüßle und Felix Frede eingeladen.
Snooker zu den World Games oder Olympia?
Neben den Bestrebungen, Snooker olympisch zu machen, driften die Verbände WSF und IBSF auch in der Frage auseinander, in welche Richtung Snooker-Spieler auszubilden sind. Flo und Felix geben interessante Einblicke in das ganze Thema, spr...
2024-01-2442 minTotal ClearanceVerbands- und Amateur-Talk mit Flo Nüßle und Felix FredeLetzte Woche ist der österreichische Snookerverband aus der IBSF ausgetreten, einem der beiden größten Amateur-Weltverbände (neben der WSF). Kathi und Chris nutzen das Thema, um mal ausführlich über das ganze Verbands-Konstrukt aus WPBSA, WCBS, WSF, IBSF und so weiter auseinanderzunehmen. Als kompetente Gäste haben sich die beiden dazu Florian Nüßle und Felix Frede eingeladen.
Snooker zu den World Games oder Olympia?
Neben den Bestrebungen, Snooker olympisch zu machen, driften die Verbände WSF und IBSF auch in der Frage auseinander, in welche Richtung Snooker-Spieler auszubilden sind. Flo und Felix geben interessante Einblicke in das ganze Thema, spr...
2024-01-2442 min
The WPBSA Snooker Podcast1. Hunter Comeback Secures First Masters Title at WembleyWelcome to the pilot episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast as we revisit the 2001 Masters which saw the late Paul Hunter complete a sensational comeback to win the first of his three Wembley titles!
Host Michael McMullan is joined by Ireland's Fergal O'Brien - the player on the receiving end of Hunter's fightback in the final - as well as former world champion Shaun Murphy, who was making his debut at snooker's most prestigious invitational event that year.
As well as the unforgettable final itself - including the famous 'Plan B' - we take a...
2024-01-0849 min
The WPBSA Snooker PodcastWelcome to the WPBSA Snooker Podcast!Michael McMullan introduces a new upcoming podcast from snooker's world governing body as we delve into the archives to look back at iconic moments from the history of our great sport.
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2024-01-0200 minThe onefourseven Snooker PodcastThe Onefourseven Snooker Podcast - Season Two - Episode FourteenOn this Christmas Special episode of season two of The onefourseven Snooker Podcast, Shaun Murphy and Phil Seymour are celebrating being shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards 2024, and they talk about the last week's Scottish Open and Shaun being elected on to the WPBSA Players board, but we mainly focus on your questions you've sent in, ranging from serious quandaries about the tour, to which are the best festive chocolates, and a whole lot more! As always, please get involved with us on social media @onefoursevenpod, and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-191h 26Framed: The Snooker PodcastNeil Tomkins: "We are here to help everybody"The former snooker professional explains how the WPBSA's new Player Support Programme aims to give guidance on critical issues like integrity, mental health and finance.
2023-10-0326 minTotal ClearanceDas Hysterie-Turnier steht anMit den British Open startet heute das dritte Weltranglistenturnier der laufenden Snooker-Saison. Cheltenham begrüßt mit interessantem Auslosungs-Modus und kurzen Distanzen die Snooker-Elite, die sich mit Titelverteidiger Ryan Day um den Titel schlagen werden. Kathi und Christian blicken auf das Turnier voraus und berichten auch über zwei, drei andere Themen, die es abseits des Turniergeschehens gab.
Diskussion um Absagen
Ronnie O'Sullivan hat seine Teilnahme am Event abgesagt, wie schon beim European Masters aus medizinischen Gründen. Neben den Fragen, die das aufgrund seines zwischenzeitlichen Sieges beim Shanghai Masters aufwirft, hat auch Iulian Boiko eine Diskussion um die Systematik bei Nachrückern...
2023-09-2519 minSnookerDas Hysterie-Turnier steht anMit den British Open startet heute das dritte Weltranglistenturnier der laufenden Snooker-Saison. Cheltenham begrüßt mit interessantem Auslosungs-Modus und kurzen Distanzen die Snooker-Elite, die sich mit Titelverteidiger Ryan Day um den Titel schlagen werden. Kathi und Christian blicken auf das Turnier voraus und berichten auch über zwei, drei andere Themen, die es abseits des Turniergeschehens gab.
Diskussion um Absagen
Ronnie O'Sullivan hat seine Teilnahme am Event abgesagt, wie schon beim European Masters aus medizinischen Gründen. Neben den Fragen, die das aufgrund seines zwischenzeitlichen Sieges beim Shanghai Masters aufwirft, hat auch Iulian Boiko eine Diskussion um die Systematik bei Nachrückern...
2023-09-2519 min
Random KnowledgeS1E73 - 1982 World Snooker ChampionshipThe 1982 World Snooker Championship (officially the 1982 Embassy World Snooker Championship) was a professional snooker tournament that took place between 30 April and 16 May 1982 at the Crucible Theatre, in Sheffield, England. It was the only event of the 1981–82 snooker season which carried world ranking points. Embassy, a British cigarette company, sponsored the tournament, and the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) governed the organisation of the event. It had a prize fund of £110,000, with the winner receiving £25,000.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_World_Snooker_Championship
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2022-09-1515 min
Talking SnookerTalking Snooker Episode 82 - Interview with WPBSA chairman Jason FergusonNick and Phil are joined by Jason Ferguson for a wide-ranging interview about the state of the game. The WPBSA chairman addresses a host of topics, including when snooker might return to mainland China, the absence of prize money for first round losers and the women's game. He also talks about the controversy surrounding Liang Wenbo. There's plenty of questions from you too, including over a new venue for the Welsh Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-091h 39
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#242: Barry Hearn OBE - How This Entrepreneur Built Massive Success From NothingBarry Maurice William Hearn OBE is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport.
Barry has developed Matchroom Sport into one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of quality sports programming. Aside from Matchroom Sport, Barry is Chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, the World Snooker Association, and WPBSA Ltd.
In this interview, Barry & I discuss:
- How growing up poor was his secret advantage
- What separates the elite performers in sport from those that don't make it
- What happened in a fight between Barry and his son Eddie Hearn
...
2022-06-1341 min
The Talking Balls PodcastEpisode 40 - Jason Ferguson (Reloaded)it is a new year and so we felt that it was a goody time to put this one with one if the sport's leaders out there again. With new listeners joining all the time it's a chance t hear about the current state of the sport, plans for the future as well as how WPBSA works with the World Snooker Tour.An interesting listen to someone who was a pretty Good player in his own right too!Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ga...License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC
2022-01-051h 28The Talking Balls PodcastEpisode 26 - Jason Ferguson "We do it because we can!"Cracking talk with one of the main men running the sport, Chair of the WPBSA and former pro player Jason Ferguson.We got a good insight into the decision-making around venues, tournament format, TV rights, sponsorship etc as well as an insight into the jet-setting lifestyle of a leader in the sport.Check us out at www.talkingballs.org and email us at hello@talkingballs.orgWe're on lots of social media channels and our videos of most of these episodes are on our YouTube Channel.Please like us, subscribe, follow, rate etc to get...
2021-09-291h 30
The 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 min
Sheikhys Sports Journey's PodcastFounder and Chairman of Matchroom Sport | Barry Hearn OBEAn English sporting events promoter and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport.Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf, table tennis and fishing. Hearn is currently the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). He was also, until July 2014, the chairman of Leyton Orient F.C.A promotional and marketing genius some may say, I certainly do! This was a bit of a dream come true for me being...
2021-04-181h 34
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene Podcast episode 135 - Jason Ferguson returnsDave Hendon talks to WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson about the association's new structure, the challenges of snooker in a pandemic and the future.Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-12-0754 min
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene Podcast episode 127 - Martin GouldAhead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Dave Hendon talks to Martin Gould about his career and how he dealt with his recent mental health problems. There is more information and support on wpbsa.com.Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-071h 08
The CueZone Podcast#021 Matt Andrews: How Our Mindset Affects Our GameIn this episode we talked with Matt Andrews about how our mindset can affect (positively and negatively) achieving success - whatever that is for you.
We will be digging more into the debate on whether "you either have it or you don't" or you can develop skills good enough to become who you want to, even if you aren't naturally gifted.
If you sometimes have negative thoughts about if you can do something, or you doubt yourself and failure destroys your self-esteem and confidence - YOU MUST NOT MISS THIS.
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2020-08-151h 10
The Break: The Eurosport snooker podcast"The Greatest Ever Day in Crucible History"Eurosport pundit and ex player Neal Foulds joins Rachel Casey and commentator Philip Studd to look back on the most extraordinary day at the 2020 Betfred World Snooker Championship, where Ronnie O'Sullivan and Kyren Wilson will battle it out in the final after two semi-finals which both went to a nail-biting final frame decider. There's reaction from both players, as well as losing players Anthony McGill and Mark Selby, who wasn't happy with Ronnie "smashing em all over the gaff". Neal has plenty to say about that.Plus, ahead of spectators returning for the final, we've an...
2020-08-1500 minThe Break: The Eurosport snooker podcast"The Greatest Ever Day in Crucible History"Eurosport pundit and ex player Neal Foulds joins Rachel Casey and commentator Philip Studd to look back on the most extraordinary day at the 2020 Betfred World Snooker Championship, where Ronnie O'Sullivan and Kyren Wilson will battle it out in the final after two semi-finals which both went to a nail-biting final frame decider. There's reaction from both players, as well as losing players Anthony McGill and Mark Selby, who wasn't happy with Ronnie "smashing em all over the gaff". Neal has plenty to say about that.Plus, ahead of spectators returning for the final, we've an...
2020-08-1536 minThe CueZone Podcast#020 Jason Davenhill: Gaining Composure and Controlling Your MindIn this Episode we will talk with Jason Davenhill about controlling those irrational thoughts that hold you back from being your best when at the table.
If you know you are capable of a lot more but sometimes crumble when on a break, or during a match but don't know why - this is a must not miss episode!
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2020-07-161h 16The CueZone Podcast#019 Can Anyone Become A Top Professional Player?In this episode we discuss on a Facebook live whether anyone can become a top professional player or whether 'talent' is the essential ingredient.
Do we have a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset when it comes to being elite?
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'Mindset' by Dr Carol S. Dweck
Published 09 July 2020
About the host
Rob Reed is a World Professional Billiards and Snooker A...
2020-07-0932 min
The Leg It PodcastBarry Hearn - Matchroom Sports Founder - Sports PromoterBarry Hearn is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis[4] and fishing. Hearn is currently the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). He was also, until July 2014, the chairman of Leyton Orient F.C. 📷 FOLLOW The Leg it Podcast ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thelegitpodcast 🦆 The Leg it Podcast Twitter: h...
2020-04-2750 minThe CueZone Podcast#018 How To Get Into The Optimal Mind State To Achieve Your GoalsIn this episode you will learn how to actively change your mind state to optimise your performance and achieve your goals.
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Published 11 February 2020
About the host
Rob Reed is a World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) World Snooker accredited snooker coach, the founder of RR Cue Cases and CueZone. He trained as a rotary pilot in the British Army b...
2020-02-1126 minThe CueZone Podcast#017 Starting Out: The Most Effective WayShow Notes Available Soon
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Published 26 March 2019About the host
Rob Reed is a World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) World Snooker accredited snooker coach, the founder of RR Cue Cases and CueZone. He trained as a rotary pilot in the British Army before turning his passion for snooker into a new entrepreneurial journey.
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2019-03-2637 minThe CueZone Podcast#016 Ash Hugill: Getting A Pro Tour CardDid you know that you can play in professional snooker tournaments even if you aren’t a professional?
If you want to find out how, listen to this week’s episode where Rob Reed talks to Ash Hugill, an up and coming professional snooker player. Ash gives away the secret of breaking into the professional tournaments early on in your snooker career and gives his unique insight into setting goals. Short term goals are a focus for Ash.
Ash qualified through Cue School for a two year tour card and the 2018/2019 season is the last year of this two year tour...
2019-03-1234 minThe CueZone Podcast#015 Cue School: Learning Through GamesWhen was the last time you went out and played?
I bet you thought playtime was just for kids? Well, just as kids learn through play, so can snooker players learn great technique through playing games.
Learning does not have to be boring. In fact, you are more likely to learn more about great technique in cue sports through games.
In this Q School coaching episode Rob reveals how you can vastly improve your skill in cue sports by learning through games. Rob gives his take on the four levels of competence that you can move through to reach your sn...
2019-02-2638 minThe CueZone Podcast#014 Dennis Taylor: The 45 Year Snooker ThrillTune in to hear the legendary Dennis Taylor talk about his passion for snooker. Dennis chats to host Rob Reed about snooker in the 60s right up to the present day. Hear how he got his start in Ireland at age 9. Listen as he tells the tale of working 12 hour days to then go and practice snooker for hours into the evening. And look out for the exciting tale of how in 1974 he quit his job and with £270 in the bank and two small children in tow, he paid his way and flew to Canada to end up beating snooker legen...
2019-02-1242 minThe CueZone Podcast#013 How to Get Better Than Anyone ElseDo you struggle to improve your snooker game even though you put in hours of practice?
Ever wondered why you aren’t getting the results you crave?
Well in this episode Rob Reed breaks down how your snooker practice sessions can transform your game, no matter what level you play at. He provides simple, easy to use tips on what to do and what not to do in your practice sessions.
Rob talks about dedicated snooker practice sessions and he provides an A, B, C D formula for how to do this. He also discusses what not to do if you...
2019-01-2924 minThe CueZone Podcast#012 Antoni Tuniewicz: Owning A Snooker ClubIn this week’s episode, Rob Reed speaks to Antoni Tuniewicz one of the owners of the Tradewell Snooker Club in Hull. Antoni is passionate about cue games; snooker in particular. He is a strong advocate for people enjoying snooker while they learn how to play it really well and is a WPBSA World Snooker trained coach. Antoni believes atmosphere is key in a snooker hall. No more bleak and dreary clubs filled with smoke; Antoni has transformed Tradewell into a welcoming environment through the use of innovative lighting where people from all walks of life are welcomed.
For Antoni, it’s...
2019-01-1530 minThe CueZone Podcast#011 Cue School: Adjusting and Trusting Your TechniqueRob Reed conducts a one-to-one coaching session with his student Jack who has been playing for many years getting breaks of up to 80 but he has never been able to crack that century break on the snooker table. Recently, before Jack came to see Rob, he dedicated himself to improve his cue action and learning technique; but, like many players, he had tweaked part of his technique which ended up working against the rest of his game. The result was a massive drop in consistent breaks and even failing to pot balls he could pot before.
In this episode Rob sh...
2019-01-0121 minThe CueZone Podcast#010 WDBS: Advancing Disability in SnookerRob talks to Nigel Mawer, chair of the World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) and vice-chair of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA, and Mike Gillespie, a WPBSA World Snooker coach and WDBS player, about snooker bidding for the Paralympics and the Deaflympics, and some nifty new technology that is allowing disabled snooker players in the UK to play virtual games against their counterparts in China.
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2018-12-1834 minThe CueZone Podcast#009 Selecting Your Perfect Cue; The Dos & Don'tsHost and coach Rob Reed talks you through his three dos and don’ts in buying a snooker cue, whether you buy off-the-shelf or bespoke (but not online) and whether it’s your first cue or a lifetime cue. He also discusses the elements that make up a cue, from the butt to the shaft and splice, getting the length right and whether you should buy a jointed or one-piece cue. And that all-important question: how much should you pay for a snooker cue?
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2018-12-1133 minThe CueZone Podcast#008 Jason Francis: A Legends Journey with Ronnie O'SullivanPromoter Jason Francis, creator of Snooker Legends and the World Seniors Tour, talks about going from his childhood love of snooker to acting and children’s theatre before “trading on nostalgia” by creating the Snooker Legends exhibitions for retired and current players.
He discusses his years working with friend Ronnie O’Sullivan and how he will always be linked to Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, who played his last game at Snooker Legends.
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2018-12-0446 minThe CueZone Podcast#007 Cue School: The Angle On Long PottingHost and snooker coach Rob Reed gives you a fly-on-the-wall view of a private coaching session focused on long potting: he takes his client, and you, through getting the pre-shot routine right, doing warm-up exercises (and why you should always do them even if you’re just playing with mates) and how using a ghost ball aid can help you get the angle just right.
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2018-11-2722 min
The CueZone Podcast#006 Sarah McManus: Female Referee Gets ContentiousSarah McManus talks about being a female referee in the predominantly male world of snooker and how it’s changing thanks to the #metoo movement and about some of the hardest rules in the book - the miss rule, the push shot, the simultaneous hit and judging what to do about ungentlemanly conduct.
She also talks about family, and how the snooker community helped her heal after the death of her son.
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Published 20 November 2018
About the host
Rob Reed is a World Pr...
2018-11-2039 minThe CueZone Podcast#005 Snooker's Impact on Mental HealthRob Reed is interviewed by BBC journalist Kal Sajad for the Get Inspired section of BBC Sport for a lengthy - and very personal - discussion about the positive effect snooker can have on mental health.
Rob talks about how he got into snooker, thanks to his dad, how he turned to snooker when working in Germany and how the sport proved a form of escapism when he hit mental health issues.
Snooker can be a great sport for personal development and self-understanding, he says, and became his “reset” time to help him learn how to address and manage his ment...
2018-11-1329 min
The CueZone Podcast#004 Rob Walker: Getting The Boys On The BaizeRob Walker, the voice of snooker and creator of the catchphrase “let’s get the boys on the baize”, tells The CueZone how he made it as a broadcaster and master of ceremonies, the part luck played in his career and why he always wanted to commentate on the athletics.
He describes how he coins nicknames such as The Thunder From Down Under and why hugs from Steve Davis shaped two of his best memories of hosting snooker.
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Published 13 November 2018About the host
Rob Ree...
2018-11-1344 minThe CueZone Podcast#003 Cue School: Pre-Shot RoutineHost and snooker coach Rob Reed talks about pre-shot routine in this live-recorded workshop for the World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) body, talking to a mixture of able-bodied and disabled players aiming to improve the consistency of their game.
Whatever routine you have, says Rob, it must be consistent, setting you up for every shot so you deliver the cue the same way every time and get the result you want every single time. A system is possible for everyone: you’ll change it - from before a shot all the way to delivering the cue - to suit yo...
2018-11-1325 min
The CueZone Podcast#002 Gary Filtness: How Coaching WorksThis very special podcast is The CueZone’s first ever guest podcast, with snooker coach and ex-professional player Gary Filtness, and is dedicated to the memory of Billy O’Connor.
Teen prodigy Billy died in 2015 after a four-year battle with cancer, having raised money for Teenage Cancer Trust the previous year in a 24-hour snooker marathon while undergoing chemotherapy. He was sponsored by Grove Leisure Academy, of which Gary is head coach.
Gary tells The CueZone he got into coaching after suffering the “dreaded yips” (an unexplained loss of fine motor skills in seasoned athletes) and having to retire as a profes...
2018-11-1340 minThe CueZone Podcast#001 The 6 Traits of Snooker ChampionsThis is CueZone’s very first episode and host Rob Reed, a snooker coach, uses it to dispense some wisdom about what he believes you need to make it to the top of your game, whether that be snooker or anything else.
In no particular order, they are mindset, knowledge, technique, patience, personality and (cheating here) the 3Ds - discipline, dedication and determination. So eight really…
And if you want more - Rob says a champion should also have passion, be personable, gracious, humble and unentitled.
We hope you enjoy this special first show. Get involved with The CueZone Podcast: join...
2018-11-1320 min
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene Podcast episode 67 - Jason FergusonWPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson returns to the podcast to discuss the game's latest issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-03-0634 min
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene Podcast episode 44 - Matt HuartDave Hendon talks to Prosnookerblog's Matt Huart, now the WPBSA's media officer, about his first year working for the governing body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2017-01-3135 min
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene Podcast episode 9 - ProSnookerBlogMatt from ProSnookerBlog talks rankings, his time in the snooker world and his new position working for the WPBSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2015-12-1531 min
Snooker Scene PodcastSnooker Scene podcast episode 6 - Jason FergusonDave Hendon talks to WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson about how he went from player to politician, his role as a much travelled snooker diplomat, the Olympics, player discipline and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2015-11-2446 min