Talking Snooker Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Nick and Phil look ahead to the biggest tournament in the sport, the World Championship in Sheffield.
Before they get stuck into the 17 days to come, there's a review of qualifying, including another couple of highly dramatic Judgement Days, with the biggest story seeing the exit of Neil Robertson.
We then bring you the World Championship draw and preview every first round match to come.
There's also the latest on the topic that's been dominating the build-up, the future of the Crucible as the venue for the event.
Enjoy the World Championship everyone. We'll be back after the first round stage. Keep your thoughts coming to us throughout the tournament - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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Phil and Nick are back with a Sunday night post final episode, reflecting on glory for Mark Williams at the Tour Championship. There's plenty of chat about a brilliant run to the title for Williams, which culminated in him beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the world final.
There's also talk about world qualifying, the return of the tiered system for a number of tournaments next season and your correspondence. Keep your thoughts coming - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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Nick and Phil return with their first episode of April and it's a bit of a monster affair. The main part of the episode sees special guest Liam Davies join us. We chat to the 17-year-old about winning a two year tour card. There's also talk about his time growing up and association with various stars of the game, including Mark Williams. Liam recounts his memories of become the youngest player to ever win a World Championship match and also talks about his hopes for the future.
There's plenty more besides, including reaction to the World Mixed Doubles and glory for Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans. We have our say on the potential for a new format. And there's your correspondence on the tournament too. Plus there's the latest from the Tour Championship, including the controversial new format and 'retirement talk' from both John Higgins and Mark Selby.
*1-40 minutes - Special guest Liam Davies
*40-65 minutes - World Mixed Doubles
*65-93 minutes - Tour Championship latest + rest of snooker news
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Phil and Nick return with a new episode and there's so much snooker to catch up on.
We lead by reflecting on a wonderful new world champion in this sport. There's plenty of chat about victory for Bai Yulu at the Women's World Championship, as well as your correspondence on the tournament.
There's also a full review of the World Open, with Judd Trump claiming his fifth ranking title of the season. And there are previews of the Manchester double to come, the World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship.
We'll be back next week with a special guest in teenager Liam Davies, who has just won a two year tour card. If you have any questions for Liam, drop us a line - tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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Phil and Nick return to reflect on the Saudi Invitational, including your views. There's also a look ahead to next week's World Open. Plus there's talk about victory for Mark Selby at the Championship League and the latest from the Women's World Championship, plus the Q Tour global play-offs.

We'll return after the World Open to review that tournament, plus look ahead to a cracking Manchester double of World Mixed Doubles and Tour Championship. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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Nick and Phil return with a new episode of the podcast, catching up on all the latest snooker news and your correspondence.
We report on the latest developments at the Championship League, including the 200th maximum break made in professional snooker. There's also the Seniors 900 at Goffs, the Saudi invitational event and the Women's World Championship in China.
Your views include snooker's foray into Saudi Arabia, Mark Allen's chances of Crucible glory and the return to Goffs. We'll return after the climax of the Championship League to review the end of that event and look ahead to the World Open. Keep your thoughts coming to us. Tweet us @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com
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