John Parrott: The Entertainer
Shabnam meets 1991 World Snooker Champion and popular TV pundit John Parrott. They chat about lawn bowls, Everton football club and how competitive snooker was when he played during the golden era.
Sep 11, 2023•27 min
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.
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Episodes
Zak Surety: Fighting anxiety to pursue snooker dreams
The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.
Sep 04, 2023•27 min
Cliff Thorburn Part 2: "Drugs: just don't do it"
The Canadian snooker legend on his biggest regret, the sadness behind his historic Crucible 147, admiration for 4-time world champion Mark Selby and life now with a new Youtube channel. Warning: mention of miscarriage and drugs.
Aug 28, 2023•27 min
Cliff Thorburn Part 1: "I was recognised but nothing near what it would be like in England"
The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada. The 1980 world champion discusses how he put Canada on the snooker map, his fierce rivalry with Alex Higgins and that historic first 147 at The Crucible.
Aug 21, 2023•27 min
Alfie Burden: "I consider Jimmy as family"
The AB of London joins Shabnam with an honest chat about his long career in the game, his close friendship with Jimmy White and his passion for cooking. Plus how he turned his life around after his promising football career at Arsenal.
Aug 14, 2023•30 min
Ian McCulloch: "There's more to just potting balls"
The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching young players, why a strong work ethic, mental resilience and good fitness is crucial to success. Also, tales of taking on and beating the likes of Hendry and Ebdon.
Aug 07, 2023•27 min
Barry Hawkins: Snooker's Mr Nice Guy
The former world championship runner-up and double Masters finalist joins Shabnam to chat about his determination to get back into the world top-16 and return to The Crucible. Plus, why being a nice person doesn't mean you can't be a winner.
Jul 31, 2023•27 min
Brendan Moore: "It's been emotional"
The former referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about the highs of ending his career by officiating the 2023 World Championship final, his new job as tournament director for Matchroom Pool and his love for Sheffield Wednesday. Plus why comparisons between him and Vinnie Jones are wide of the mark.
Jul 24, 2023•27 min
Ishpreet Singh Chadha: "I want snooker to be famous in India"
Having earned a place on tour via the Asia-Oceania Q-School, Mumbai's Ishphreet Singh Chadha tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how he wants his success to help build the sport's popularity in his country. Plus, how a career in Esports helped him achieve his lifelong dream of playing professional snooker.
Jul 17, 2023•27 min
David Hendon: The bard of snooker
The Eurosport and ITV commentator, Snooker Scene podcaster and successful playwright chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his life in and love of what admits is 'an eccentric sport' and reveals how Joe Johnson ruined his 1986 World Championship scrapbook.
Jul 10, 2023•32 min
Jak Jones: "I've got more belief and confidence"
The World Championship quarter-finalist tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why that run has made him ready to start winning titles. Plus what it's like being one of 10 siblings!
Jul 03, 2023•27 min
Alexander Ursenbacher: "Q-School is unbearable"
The young Swiss talent tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how having to fight for his place on tour has made him a better person and why he hopes to boost the sport in his country.
Jun 27, 2023•27 min
Joe Perry: Looking to the future
'The Gentleman' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his plans for life after playing, how the sport moves on from the match fixing scandal, plus how to wind up Neil Robertson.
Jun 19, 2023•30 min
Mandy Fisher: The Queen Of Snooker
The president and founder of World Women's Snooker reflects on 45 years in the sport, including winning the world title, growing the game globally and playing Higgins and Davis.
Jun 12, 2023•27 min
Matthew Selt: 'Snooker was 100% of my life, now it's an enjoyable 40%'
The Essex cueist chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his passion for snooker and golf, being best mates with Stephen Hendry and his battle with trichotillomania.
Jun 05, 2023•27 min
Kyren Wilson: "I feel like I'm coming into my prime"
'The Warrior' joins Shabnam to chat about his career highs, his love for his family, what it's like to make a Crucible 147 and his F1 ambitions.
May 30, 2023•27 min
Dennis Taylor: Putting the smile into snooker
The 1985 World Champion chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about that infamous black ball final, his time on Strictly and visiting the birthplace of snooker in India.
May 22, 2023•27 min
Best Of The Guests: Brecel, Murphy, Milkins & Irvine
Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys more of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including 2023 World Champion Luca Brecel, Shaun Murphy and Hazel Irvine.
May 15, 2023•32 min
Best Of The Guests: Carter, Hearn, Bingham & Doherty
Shabnam Younus-Jewell enjoys some of the best moments from the first season of the podcast, including chats with Ken Doherty, Barry Hearn, Ali Cater, Stuart Bingham and Rob Walker.
May 08, 2023•32 min
The Story Of The World Championship
Shabnam Younus-Jewell takes a look back at all the drama, excitement and incidents from the 2023 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible.
May 02, 2023•32 min
Olivier Marteel: The referee who helps save lives
One of the sport's top officials joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about being among the best in the business and combining that with his career as a radiology nurse in Belgium.
Apr 24, 2023•27 min
Robert Milkins: 'I've got a lot more self-belief now'
The Welsh Open snooker champion joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell at The Crucible Theatre to chat about how his life and career have turned around dramatically in the past year.
Apr 17, 2023•27 min
Neal Foulds: Crucible memories, Crucible predictions
The top snooker pundit joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his own career, his love for cricket and who he think is going to do the business at the World Championship.
Apr 10, 2023•27 min
Gary Wilson: 'Winning has opened doors for me'
The 'Tyneside Terror' tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell why one title isn't enough, the reasons behind some wild haircuts and why his childhood home used to be known as ‘Blockbusters’.
Apr 03, 2023•27 min
Fergal O'Brien: Snooker's record setter
The popular Irishman joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to look back on the highs and lows of his record-breaking, 32-year career and ponder what his life after snooker might look like.
Mar 27, 2023•27 min
Ashley Carty: Ready for a second chance
The tour returnee tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how his father's serious illness has made him more determined to make the most of his comeback and how his view on life has changed.
Mar 20, 2023•27 min
Leo Scullion: "We have the best seat in the house"
The popular referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to reveal the skills required to be a top official, look back on the 2019 world final and talks about his battle with lung cancer.
Mar 13, 2023•27 min
Joe O'Connor: 'There's no limit, I want to win everything'
The emerging talent joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his breakthrough season and how his glittering junior pool career gives him confidence for success in snooker.
Mar 06, 2023•27 min
John Parris: Making cues for snooker's greats
The man who has spent 40 years making cues for the likes of Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Steve Davis, Shaun Murphy and dozens of others joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell for a chat.
Feb 27, 2023•27 min
Mickey Chambers: 'The Paralympics is where we want to be'
The disability snooker star and former England amputee football legend joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to chat about his two careers and his hopes for growing this part of the sport.
Feb 20, 2023•27 min
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