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Snooker Scene Podcast

A podcast about all things snooker from leading TV commentator Dave Hendon. New episodes released every Monday and Wednesday. Twitter: @davehendon Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/snooker-scene/
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Episodes

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 260 - Baz Ball

Dave Hendon salutes Barry Hawkins after his capture of the European Masters title, hears the latest about Nuremberg's sausages and more views on the Crucible. At the end of the podcast you can hear our 2019 interview with Barry Hawkins. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20231 hr 2 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 259 - Sausages!

Dave Hendon considers how Luca Brecel may fare this season, introduces a new snooker jokes section and ponders the quality of the sausages in Nuremberg. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 202347 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 258 - The £20m Question

Dave Hendon returns to consider a question posed by Barry Hearn which could have a huge bearing on the future of snooker. Link here to Thomas Bartley's upcoming talk on the first World Championship: https://birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/event/birmingham-and-the-birth-of-the-world-snooker-championship/ Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 202350 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 257 - Jam Tomorrow?

Dave Hendon, aka Windsor Davies, looks at the latest issues in the snooker world, including Shaun Murphy's capture of the Championship League and whether World Snooker Tour are guilty of offering too much jam tomorrow. Link to Containing Safety: https://tapemusicandfilm.co.uk/containing-safety/ Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. The podcast will return in a few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 24, 202350 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 256 - Tom Rowell from WST

Dave Hendon is joined by Tom Rowell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for World Snooker Tour, to respond to some of the points and issues raised by fans in our episode last week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202350 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 255 - Summer Special Part 3

Dave Hendon completes the trilogy of summer specials as we hear from fans about their experience of attending tournaments and what needs to be improved. Seating, merchandise and social media are all discussed. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 202356 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 254 - The Season Starts Here

Dave Hendon catches up with the latest listener correspondence as the new snooker season gets underway at the Championship League. Our next summer special will be focused on fans views of what can improve in terms of snooker from an audience perspective. Email your thoughts to snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 202352 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 253 - Summer Special Part 2

Dave Hendon is joined by the authors of three new snooker books in this literary special edition. Luke G. Williams has written The Natural about Patsy Houlihan, a player who was prevented from turning professional in his peak. John Skilbeck has written Goody Two Shoes about the 1982 World Championship. Brendan Cooper has written Deep Pockets which explores the relationship between snooker and life itself. All three books are superb and would be enjoyed by snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepo...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 7 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 252 - Snooker's Day of Shame

Dave Hendon looks at the report into match-fixing by ten Chinese players and considers the issues surrounding the findings. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202338 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 251 - Summer Special Part 1

Dave Hendon returns with the first summer 'special' episode of the podcast, looking at the latest correspondence from listeners. Donate to Rob Walker's charity cycle ride here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/robwalkersabsentfriendstour Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 04, 20231 hr 5 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 249 - When Life Gives You Lemons

Dave Hendon looks back at the first week of the World Championship with its maximum break, protest, controversy and great snooker. We also hear more tales of banal meetings with snooker players, including Jimmy White being spotted holding two lemons. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20231 hr 2 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 247 - Before the Lord Mayor's Show

As World Championship week gathers pace, Dave Hendon rounds up the latest emails. He also sets a quiz question which he then answers. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 09, 202352 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 246 - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Dave Hendon is joined by Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Phil Yates to look ahead to the World Championship as we make our predictions for who might win snooker's greatest prize. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 20231 hr 11 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 244 - I'm Still Here

Dave Hendon gives his view on this week's spat between Ronnie O'Sullivan and World Snooker Tour and looks at the latest listener correspondence. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202356 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 243 - It's Later Than You Think

Dave Hendon catches up with the latest snooker news and listener emails on topics such as the six reds, online promotion and bumping into snooker players in the real world. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202349 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 242 - Non-bumper episode

Dave Hendon catches up with the latest snooker news and listener emails in an underwhelming follow-up to last week's two bumper episodes. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 202337 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 240 - Bumper Episode Special: Part 1

After taking a week's break, Dave Hendon finds himself so deluged by listener emails that this week's bumper episode is a two-parter. Join us on Thursday for the second half. In the meantime, email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 202357 min

Snooker Scene Podcast - Robert Milkins (Repeat)

After his stunning capture of the Welsh Open, listen again to Robert Milkins talking to Dave Hendon about his life and career in this interview first released last June. The podcast will return next week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202332 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 239 - We're Merlot Back

Merlot, Lemon drizzle cake and the political opinions of snooker players. It's all here in this week's podcast. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. We will return in a fortnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202353 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 237 - Wide A-Wakelin Club

Dave Hendon reflects on Chris Wakelin's success in the Shootout and the overall event, and looks at the latest listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202343 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 236 - Snooker Venue Bingo

In a twist on the old format, Dave Hendon is joined by Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Phil Yates to discuss great and obscure snooker venues over the years. Plus Mark Allen wins the World Grand Prix and the latest listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 20231 hr 16 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 234 - A Full Postbag

The postal strikes have not deterred listeners from writing in with their latest views on snooker, as Dave Hendon goes through the current issues interesting snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202338 min

Snooker Scene Podcast episode 233 - Masters Preview

Dave Hendon wishes listeners a happy new year and looks ahead to the Masters, with the help of Matt Tresco's excellent updated Almanac. There are also some wild predictions about the year ahead. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Masters Almanac: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNsaiuENbNF3EOeCt12s4OL5hfw0r22b/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202349 min
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