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The Ball Run

James Colasanti•stuartbingham.com
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Official podcast for snooker professional Stuart Bingham.
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The Ball Run E76 – New York, new cue, new season, why China leads the way in cue sports, inspired by Navratilova… and how I might have worked in IT!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about preparing for the new season with his new cue and upcoming qualifiers in Leicester against Liam Highfield and Ryan Day. He also reflects on a summer promotional […]

Jun 17, 2025•22 min

The Ball Run E75 – Getting my very own action figure, more frustration against Robertson, and preparing for latest shot at the Crucible

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about preparing for qualifiers for the 2025 World Championship at the Crucible. He also explains why his first-round 6-4 loss to Neil Robertson at the Players Championship was […]

Apr 10, 2025•19 min

The Ball Run E73 – New sponsorship deal with Shitiangan, making my 600th century (again), and time to lick wounds after frustration in Germany and Wales

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his new three-year sponsorship deal with Chinese cue manufacturers Shitiangan. He also reflects on painful early exits in Germany and Wales and explains how he intends to […]

Feb 11, 2025•16 min

The Ball Run E70 – Boys on tour in Belfast, why Kyren can be king for years to come, jetting off to China again… and how I once literally ‘blew’ the Whirlwind away!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about a good run to the last 16 at the Northern Ireland Open – and being joined by a few mates in Belfast. He also reflects on making […]

Oct 30, 2024•20 min

The Ball Run E69 – Good run in Xi’an, Ding’s tip in Saudi, more frustration in Brentwood, and all set for best of British in Cheltenham

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about good runs at the Xi’an Grand Prix and Saudi Arabia Masters and a frustrating English Open defeat at his ‘home ground’, the Brentwood Centre. Ball Run also […]

Sep 20, 2024•16 min

The Ball Run E65 – Back to my best at the Crucible this year, thrilled to see Kyren on top of the world, continuing my adventures on the pool circuit, and my 48th birthday celebrations

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his five memorable wins on his way to the semi-finals of the 2024 World Championship, and why he was delighted to see stablemate Kyren Wilson become champion. He also reflects […]

May 22, 2024•26 min

The Ball Run E64 – Battling the Warrior ahead of latest crack at the Crucible, having a ball at the Heyball Masters, and a good run to the semis in Leicester

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his semi-final showing in the Championship League Winners’ Group. He also reflects on a fun trip to China to play global pool stars at the 12th Heyball Masters Grand Finals. […]

Apr 11, 2024•12 min

The Ball Run E63 – Eyeing up Championship League last four spot, heading out to China for the JOY Heyball Masters… and why Essex teen William Hurley is one to watch

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about targeting a last-four place at the at the Championship League Winners’ Group after two wins and two defeats on the opening day. Bingham also explains why he is looking forward […]

Mar 13, 2024•12 min

The Ball Run E61 – My tip for the Masters, good run in Scotland, Liam Pullen’s huge potential, ‘chicken dinner’ in Leicester… and under new management

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his results at the Scottish Open, German Masters and Championship League. Bingham also explains why he is backing Liam Pullen as a star of the future, how his […]

Jan 09, 2024•13 min

The Ball Run E60 – The Captain and China, going way back with David Lilley, the ‘big pockets’ debate, crowd control at the Shoot Out, Matchroom’s magical Mosconi Cup … and our new dog Rocco

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run chats about results at the International Championship, UK Championship and Shoot Out. Bingham also explains how he had David Lilley have known each other for three decades, why he hopes […]

Dec 12, 2023•17 min
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