Talking Snooker

Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh
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Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.

  1. 2 FEB

    Talking Snooker Episode 240 - Judd Trump wins 2026 German Masters

    The podcast returns, with Phil and Nick reflecting on a first tournament victory for 14 months for Judd Trump, who beat Shaun Murphy in the final to win the German Masters. There's chat about the week overall in Berlin, along with a look ahead to the World Grand Prix, WSF news and your correspondence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  2. 23 JAN

    Talking Snooker Episode 239 - German Masters Preview

    Hello everyone. It's Friday, it's five to five... No it's not Crackerjack, it's Talking Snooker. A rare Friday episode for you, as we want to do justice to that brilliant event, the German Masters. We look ahead to the action in Berlin and catch up with the rest of the snooker news, including three more maximum breaks at the Championship League. We'll be back to reflect on the German Masters soon. Your correspondence is always welcome. If you're heading to the Tempodrom, we'd particularly like to hear from you - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  3. 19 JAN

    Talking Snooker Episode 238 - Kyren Wilson wins Masters 2026

    Phil and Nick are back on the air to reflect on glory for Kyren Wilson at the Masters. There's talk about all the matches from the quarter-final stage onwards, as well as the tournament overall. We also take in your correspondence about the Masters experience at Alexandra Palace. We'll return soon. Your views are always most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  4. 15 JAN

    Talking Snooker Episode 237 - Masters 2026: The story so far

    Nick and Phil are back and reviewing the first round stage of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. It's been pretty underwhelming fare, but the tournament has given us an amazing sequence of scorelines, with every match so far ending in a 6-2 result. We also look ahead to the quarter-finals and reflect on some of the other stories to emerge so far, including the 'square table' and television coverage. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com - and we'll return early next week for a full Masters review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  5. 7 JAN

    Talking Snooker Episode 236 - Masters 2026 Preview with Neal Foulds

    We're back for 2026. Happy New Year everyone. Smashing way to kick off the year too, with one of snooker's great voices, Neal Foulds, joining us to preview one of snooker's great events, the Masters. We take a look at every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, including the clash between defending champion Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on day one and some absolute crackers like Neil Robertson against Ronnie O'Sullivan. There are various other treats here too, including Neal's own memories of playing at the Masters in the 1980s and 1990s. And we round up some of the other action on the table in recent days, including the 17th maximum break of this season. All being well, we'll return next week to reflect on the first round of the Masters and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Your views are, as ever, most welcome - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 23m

  6. 30/12/2025

    Talking Snooker Episode 235 - Christmas Special with Jennie and Chloe from The Wine Rack

    Here's our Christmas Special, as we join forces with Jennie Bancroft and Chloe Johnson from The Wine Rack podcast. We reflect on victory for Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open and then take you on a whistlestop tour through the last 12 months. The many memorable moments have included Shaun Murphy winning the Masters, John Higgins returning to winning ways, Zhao Xintong becoming China's first world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan's double maximum, Jack Lisowski finally winning his first ranking title and Mark Selby claiming the UK Championship title. We also reflect on different Christmas roles that might be taken by snooker players, select our magic moment of the year and have a wish each for 2026. Thank you sincerely for continuing to listen to Talking Snooker in such strong numbers throughout 2025, along with all your kind words and interesting correspondence. We'll be back soon with Neal Foulds joining us to look ahead to the Masters. Keep your thoughts coming on any snooker issue - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 12m

  7. 14/12/2025

    Talking Snooker Episode 234 - Alfie Burden wins Shoot Out + Scottish Open preview

    Phil and Nick return with the podcast, to talk about victory for Alfie Burden in the Shoot Out in Blackpool and look ahead to the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. Compliments of the season everyone. Remember, we have Neal Foulds joining us in January to preview the Masters. Any questions for Neal - or indeed correspondence on any snooker issue - would be most welcome. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    Talking Snooker Episode 233 - Mark Selby wins 2025 UK Championship

    We reflect on the latest big success in the amazing snooker life of Mark Selby, who beat Judd Trump in York to win his third UK Championship title. There's chat about the tournament overall, including an early exit for Ronnie O'Sullivan, tough times for Kyren Wilson, pockets and TV coverage. Plus that controversial free ball incident in the final. Elsewhere there's news of the Masters draw, a Shoot Out preview, the Irish Women's Open and Q Tour. Plus we tell you which famous snooker voice will be joining us to look ahead to the Masters next month. If you'd like to have your say on any snooker issue. tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
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Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh talk about the game we all love.

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  • Creator
    Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh
  • Show Website
    Talking Snooker

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