Episode 62 - Ian Burns joins the podcast
Pro player Ian Burns pops into The Snooker Hall to talk about his successful visit to Q School, life on the pro tour and his recent foray into snooker coaching.
Jul 04, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The Snooker Hall Podcast
The Snooker Hall Podcast offers straight talking chat about the world of snooker. Listen to correspondence from fellow snooker fans who don’t always believe the popular opinions and share your own views on the game. We talk about the small, niche matters and the big issues impacting the game. Plus, at the end of each episode, we will have a discussion on a contentious matter. Share your thoughts with the Snooker Hall community.
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Episode 61 - Neal Foulds joins the podcast
Neal Foulds joins The Snooker Hall Podcast to talk about his commentary career, the highlights of the 24/25 season and we look ahead to a new snooker campaign.
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Episode 60 - Michael Holt joins the podcast
The incomparable Michael Holt speaks about a potential revolution in snooker coaching and his own experience as a coach. The Hitman also shares some strong opinions on a range of topics including his own return to the pro tour, the future of the Snooker World Championship, the impact of Zhao Xintong's Crucible triumph, the evergreen Mark Williams and of course, an upcoming European adventure for his beloved Nottingham Forest.
May 26, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Episode 59 - Andres Petrov returns to the podcast
Estonia's first snooker pro, Andres Petrov shares his thoughts on last season's Q Tour, the batlle to return to the pro tour and he opens up regarding his struggles with mental health.
May 16, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Episode 58 - Jackson Page joins the podcast
Double maximum man Jackson Page speaks about his career, his relationship with Mark Williams and his history making match against Allan Taylor, when he knocked in those two 147 breaks.
May 12, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode 57 - Analysing the Snooker World Championship 2025
A look back at the historic 2025 World Championship, won by Zhao Xintong. Some obligatory rants about bad commentary and punditry, but lots of praise for an incredible tournament.
May 07, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 56 - 2025 World Championship draw reaction
I take a quick look at each of the matches in the first round of the 2025 World Championship and make my predictions. I think we will see some upsets.
Apr 18, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 55 - Judgment Day preview with David Caulfield
Despite both us feeling less than 100%, David Caulfield, writer for SnookerHQ, returns to the podcast to look at the standout matches in the final round of qualifying for the 2025 Snooker World Championship.
Apr 15, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 54 - Tour Championship review with Nigel Slater
The man behind SnookerChat returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to look back at the 2025 Tour Championship in Manchester. Nigel and I both make our predictions for who will win the World Championship.
Apr 08, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 53 - Florian Nuessle joins the podcast
After winning a Q Tour Global Playoff and qualifying for the main snooker tour next season, Florian Nuessle takes his career to even loftier heights by making a guest appearance on The Snooker Hall Podcast. I jest, of course! Florian opens up about his journey through The Q Tour to WST and his high stakes showdown with Andres Petrov in Antalya. We also talk about the state of snooker in mainland Europe and what the future holds for the sport.
Mar 28, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 52 - The Players' Series events and Q Tour Playoffs
The Snooker Hall Podcast is back! I share my experience of the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong and what this victory means for Neil Robertson. Analysis of the Q Tour Playoffs in Antalya, Kyren Wilson’s dramatic win at the Players’ Championship and a small moan about the snooker calendar and the Tour Championship draw.
Mar 24, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51 - World Open analysis and preview of World Grand Prix
I look back at John Higgins' victory at the 2025 World Open and I single out some highlights from the upcoming World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. To end the episode, I share some correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community.
Mar 03, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50 - Kevin Dabrowski joins the podcast
I spoke with snooker referee Kevin Dabrowski about his journey to the pro tour, his career to date and several other aspects of the snooker world. Of course, we discuss the much publicised Hossein Vafaei incident too!!
Feb 19, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49 - Welsh Open review, various rants and a new idea for a snooker game show
A look back at the 2025 Welsh Open, won by "The Jester" Mark Selby. I analyse other narratives which ran through the event, leading to a few trademark rants and I share correspondence from The Snooker Hall community.
Feb 17, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48 - Welsh Open preview with Martin O'Donnell
2024 Welsh Open finalist Martin O'Donnell joins me to talk about the history of the event and his run to the showpiece match last year.
Feb 08, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 - Analysing the German Masters final
A quick look back at the final of the 2025 German Masters at the Tempodrom in Berlin, comments on the arena and the performances of both finalists.
Feb 04, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Episode 46 - Preview of the German Masters
A quick look ahead to the German Masters in Berlin. Predictions for the first round action, standout fixtures and thoughts on who could lift the trophy.
Jan 27, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode 45 - Live at Alexandra Palace and post Masters reaction
I spoke to snooker fans at Ally Pally and I analyse some prominent narratives from The Masters 2025, won by The Magician Shaun Murphy. The episode ends with some emails from The Snooker Hall Community.
Jan 22, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Episode 44 - Predictions for The Masters
A preview of the first round matches at Alexandra Palace. Recorded about 40 minutes before the announcement of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal 😩
Jan 12, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Episode 43 - Louis Heathcote joins the podcast
Louis Heathcote opens up about his career as a pro snooker player and his new relationship with Taylor Wilson and TW Sports Management.
Jan 08, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Episode 42 - John Hunter joins the podcast
I spoke with the head of CueStars, John Hunter, about the junior game and the journey youngsters follow to the pro tour.
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 42
Episode 41 - Kellie Barker joins the podcast
Kellie Barker and I overcome internet issues and sore throats to discuss the Snooker Shoot Out, the Scottish Open and qualifying for the German Masters. We answer correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community and I try my hand at some Shakespeare/snooker puns.
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Episode 40 - Elliot Slessor joins the podcast
Elliot Slessor speaks candidly about the relationship between players and coaches, life on tour and his opinions on the modern game.
Dec 12, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Episode 39 - Paul Collier joins the podcast
Paul Collier joins me to discuss his role as Tournament Director for WST and his transition from refereeing. Paul also pays tribute to Terry Griffiths and shares a doozy of a story which showcases Griff’s wonderful sense of humour.
Dec 09, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Episode 38 - Snooker Shoot Out preview with Steven Hallworth
What's the secret to snooker's fastest format? Steven Hallworth returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to tell us more about the Snooker Shoot Out.
Dec 04, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Episode 37 - UK Championship review with Michael Day
Michael Day from Totally Snookered joins me for an in depth discussion on the UK Championship, Judd Trump's ruthless streak, controversy on the table and in the commentary box. Also, we reflect on the sad passing of the great Terry Griffiths.
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Episode 36 - Ryan Thomerson joins the podcast
Australian snooker player Ryan Thomerson joins me to talk about his journey to the pro tour, the incredible support offered by Neil Robertson, this season's Q Tour and the snooker scene down under.
Nov 29, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Episode 35 - Fergal O'Brien joins the podcast
Fergal O'Brien opens up regarding his work in the commentary box, his role in bringing through the rising stars of Irish snooker and the prestige of the UK Championship.
Nov 22, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Episode 34 - Chris Hammer joins the podcast to celebrate Mark Williams' victory in Bolton.
Cue the celebration! Chris Hammer, snooker writer for Sporting Life, joins me to bask in the glory of Mark Williams' Champion of Champions triumph. Chris shares some surprising stories from his career in sports journalism and reflects on his snooker memories.
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode 33 - Your views, Ding's triumph in China, a Champion Of Champions preview and a Q Tour update
I answer emails from The Snooker Hall Community, plus a look back at the International Championship, won by the incomparable Ding Junhui, the latest from the Q Tour and a quick look ahead to The Champion Of Champions in Bolton.
Nov 11, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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