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Talking Snooker

Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

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

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Talking Snooker Episode 270 - Kyren Wilson wins Northern Ireland Open 2026

Phil and Nick return to review the Northern Ireland Open, which was won by Kyren Wilson with victory over Jak Jones in the final. Nick was i...

64:48Oct 25, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 269 - Northern Ireland Open 2026 preview

One of the best events on the calendar, the Northern Ireland Open, kicks off this weekend and we look ahead in this new episode of the podca...

47:57Oct 16, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 268 - Paul Hunter remembered with Matthew Stevens

It's 20 years since Paul Hunter died at the age of 27. Phil and Nick are joined by Paul's great friend - and another star of the baize - Mat...

57:47Oct 12, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 267 - Wu Yize wins Shenzhen Open 2026

World champion Wu Yize has won his third ranking title in the last year with victory in Shenzhen, and we reflect on his success in a new epi...

46:07Oct 5, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 266 - Latest News + Latest Views

The podcast returns, as we round up Scottish Open qualifying and talk about the next event on tour, the Shenzhen Open. We also catch up with...

54:59Sep 27, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 265 - ALI CARTER !!!!!

Phil and Nick are joined by one of snooker's biggest names, Ali Carter. Ali talks to us at length about his life on and off the table. His e...

82:39Sep 22, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 264 - British Open + English Open Review

Two tournaments for the price of none for us this week, as we reflect on glory for Jak Jones at the British Open in Cheltenham and victory f...

59:19Sep 14, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 263 - Wuhan Open Review + British Open Preview

Plenty to talk about in this new episode of the podcast, with Chang Bingyu victorious at the Wuhan Open and Zhao Xintong becoming the sport'...

46:00Aug 30, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 262 - Mark Selby wins China Open

We are back. And there's plenty to talk about as we reflect on victory for Mark Selby at the China Open. We round up the rest of the snooker...

60:58Aug 19, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 261 - Summertime Special with David Hendon

Time for the annual jamboree. David Hendon, Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe are here with some serious snooker chat and a few laughs too. We ho...

112:38Aug 5, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 260 - Shanghai Masters preview

Phil and Nick look ahead to the first big event of the season, the Shanghai Masters. There's also news from the latest qualifiers in Leicest...

53:09Jul 22, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 259 - Jak Jones wins Championship League

Phil and Nick return to reflect on victory for Jak Jones at the Championship League. There's also a round-up of the latest snooker news. And...

52:38Jul 18, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 258 - Phil O'Kane special + Latest News

Our first guest of the summer and it's a terrific one as Phil O'Kane joins us. Phil talks about making it through Q School at the 14th time...

80:11Jul 6, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 257 - Wuhan Open qualifying + Championship League latest

Nick and Phil return, to catch up with Wuhan Open qualifying news and reflections on week one of the Championship League. There's also a rou...

51:09Jun 29, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 256 - China Open qualifying + Your Views

Nick and Phil return and there's plenty to talk about, including all the news from China Open qualifying as the 2026-27 season gets underway...

70:56Jun 15, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 255: The Big Return

Well, we say the big return. Truthfully, it's just a return. We could be done by the Trades Descriptions people calling it big. Phil and Nic...

61:29Jun 8, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 254 - Review of 25-26 season

End of term time for the Talking Snooker duo. Here's our review of the 25-26 season, from Stephen Maguire's Championship League victory last...

55:57May 10, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 253 - Wu Yize wins 2026 World Championship

Nick and Phil reflect on a wonderful World Championship triumph for Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy in a classic final at the Crucible. There...

68:44May 7, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 252 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD: Rishi Persad World Championship special

Phil and Nick are joined by one of the UK's very best sports broadcasters, Rishi Persad, as the World Championship builds to its climax. Ris...

61:21May 2, 2026

Talking Snooker Episode 251 - LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD - World Championship latest with Super Fan Addy Dirichs

We are back and we are once more outside the iconic Crucible Theatre with our famous fan slot. This time, it's Addy Dirichs from the brillia...

73:11Apr 30, 2026