Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn OBE looks back on his 45-year involvement with snooker in the new episode of the WST podcast. From his early days managing Steve Davis, to his success in developing snooker into a truly global sport, the WST President reflects on his fascinating career. Read Barry's story in more detail in his new autobiography My Life.

Barry Hearn OBE looks back on his 45-year involvement with snooker in the new episode of the WST podcast. From his early days managing Steve Davis, to his success in developing snooker into a truly global sport, the WST President reflects on his fascinating career. Read Barry's story in more detail in his new autobiography My Life.

New WST Podcast Episode With Barry Hearn OBE

Rounding up the week's snooker news in 147 seconds...

Rounding up the week's snooker news in 147 seconds...

The 147: May 3rd, 2022

Rounding up the week's snooker news in 147 seconds....

Rounding up the week's snooker news in 147 seconds....

The 147: April 26th, 2022

The 147: April 18th, 2022

The 147: April 12th, 2022

John Virgo

John Virgo looks back on his fascinating life in snooker in the new episode of the WST Podcast. He reflects on his playing career, his time as WPBSA Chairman, his role in the hit TV show Big Break and his many years as a commentator for the BBC. Virgo also gives his opinions on the game today, including his view on who is snooker's best ever player.

John Virgo looks back on his fascinating life in snooker in the new episode of the WST Podcast. He reflects on his playing career, his time as WPBSA Chairman, his role in the hit TV show Big Break and his many years as a commentator for the BBC. Virgo also gives his opinions on the game today, including his view on who is snooker's best ever player.

New WST Podcast Episode With John Virgo

The 147: April 5th, 2022

Andrew Higginson looks back on his extraordinary run to the final of the 2007 Welsh Open in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Higginson reflects on his other stand-out moments including beating John Higgins in a Players Tour Championship event final and a remarkable match with Ronnie O'Sullivan at the German Masters. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

Andrew Higginson looks back on his extraordinary run to the final of the 2007 Welsh Open in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Higginson reflects on his other stand-out moments including beating John Higgins in a Players Tour Championship event final and a remarkable match with Ronnie O'Sullivan at the German Masters. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

New WST Podcast Episode With Andrew Higginson

The 147: 29/03/22

Ricky Walden

Ricky Walden, one of the most consistent players of this season so far, discusses his return to form in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Walden looks back on the most successful part of his career from 2008 to 2014 when he won three ranking titles and reached the semi-finals of the Crucible. He describes the impact of a subsequent back injury which he feared could end his career, and his gradual journey back to fitness. He looks ahead to the future and his hopes of adding to his collection of silverware. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

Ricky Walden, one of the most consistent players of this season so far, discusses his return to form in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Walden looks back on the most successful part of his career from 2008 to 2014 when he won three ranking titles and reached the semi-finals of the Crucible. He describes the impact of a subsequent back injury which he feared could end his career, and his gradual journey back to fitness. He looks ahead to the future and his hopes of adding to his collection of silverware. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

New WST Podcast Episode With Ricky Walden

The world's leading snooker players join Michael McMullan to reflect on the biggest moments of their careers. Released weekly on Mondays.

the 147: March 22nd 2022

Tom Ford

Tom Ford provides insight into his life and snooker career in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Leicester's Ford recalls his tough formative years in the sport, when he worked part time in jobs including landscape gardening in order to make ends meet. He explains his opinion that young players of today should follow that example by taking jobs to pay their way. Ford discusses the best runs of his career so far and his status as one of only eight players to have made five or more 147s. He also reflects on the recent occasion when he broke down in tears during a match.

Tom Ford provides insight into his life and snooker career in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Leicester's Ford recalls his tough formative years in the sport, when he worked part time in jobs including landscape gardening in order to make ends meet. He explains his opinion that young players of today should follow that example by taking jobs to pay their way. Ford discusses the best runs of his career so far and his status as one of only eight players to have made five or more 147s. He also reflects on the recent occasion when he broke down in tears during a match.

New WST Podcast Episode With Tom Ford

The 147: March 15th, 2022

Sam Craigie is in the hot seat for the new episode of the WST Podcast. Craigie looks back on the early years of his career, his battle to establish himself on the pro tour, and his best runs including a debut at the Crucible last season.  He discusses his attitude towards snooker and his determination to live a better and healthier life having had difficulties with alcohol and depression in the past.

Sam Craigie is in the hot seat for the new episode of the WST Podcast. Craigie looks back on the early years of his career, his battle to establish himself on the pro tour, and his best runs including a debut at the Crucible last season.  He discusses his attitude towards snooker and his determination to live a better and healthier life having had difficulties with alcohol and depression in the past.

New WST Podcast Episode With Sam Craigie

The 147: March 8th, 2022

Jamie Clarke

Jamie Clarke looks back on his quarrel with Anthony McGill at the 2020 Betfred World Championship in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Welshman Clarke reflects in detail on that run in snooker's biggest event which brought him from the threat of relegation to the brink of the quarter-finals at the Crucible. He also recalls the early years of his career when he struggled to earn a place on the pro tour, and reveals how reading self-improvement books has helped change his life and career.

Jamie Clarke looks back on his quarrel with Anthony McGill at the 2020 Betfred World Championship in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Welshman Clarke reflects in detail on that run in snooker's biggest event which brought him from the threat of relegation to the brink of the quarter-finals at the Crucible. He also recalls the early years of his career when he struggled to earn a place on the pro tour, and reveals how reading self-improvement books has helped change his life and career.

New WST Podcast Episode With Jamie Clarke

The 147: March 2nd, 2022

Mark King

A quarter of a century after he reached his first ranking final at the Welsh Open, Mark King, one of the circuit's great characters over the past 30 years, speaks candidly about his life in snooker in the new episode of the WST Podcast. King describes the emotions he went through when he won his first title at the 2016 Northern Ireland Open, and what that moment meant to him and his family. He also discusses his grounding in the sport on the amateur scene in Essex, the work ethic he has always had as a player, his infamous boxing match with Quinten Hann, and much more. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

A quarter of a century after he reached his first ranking final at the Welsh Open, Mark King, one of the circuit's great characters over the past 30 years, speaks candidly about his life in snooker in the new episode of the WST Podcast. King describes the emotions he went through when he won his first title at the 2016 Northern Ireland Open, and what that moment meant to him and his family. He also discusses his grounding in the sport on the amateur scene in Essex, the work ethic he has always had as a player, his infamous boxing match with Quinten Hann, and much more. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

New WST Podcast Episode With Mark King

The 147: February 22nd, 2022

Mark Joyce looks back on his career in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Joyce reflects on his best moments including his run to the 2019 Riga Masters final and his Crucible debut in 2021. He also considers how he can improve consistency in his game and achieve his career goals. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

Mark Joyce looks back on his career in the new episode of the WST Podcast. Joyce reflects on his best moments including his run to the 2019 Riga Masters final and his Crucible debut in 2021. He also considers how he can improve consistency in his game and achieve his career goals. In the presenter's chair is Michael McMullan, who has spent over 20 years covering the tour as a journalist and broadcaster.

New WST Podcast Episode With Mark Joyce

I love the banter and inside knowledge. I hope this podcast keeps the same relaxed atmosphere. Best part is the road stories! It’s about time a good snooker podcast came out.

Great!

World Snooker Tour Podcast

Neil Robertson

David Grace

David Grace and Louis Heathcote join Kieran Poole to chat ironing, painting other players and terrible Tweets. Plus, David is challenged to a match using only a coat hanger. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag #SnookerTableTalk. Recorded at the UK Championship in York. 

David Grace and Louis Heathcote join Kieran Poole to chat ironing, painting other players and terrible Tweets. Plus, David is challenged to a match using only a coat hanger. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SnookerTableTalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SnookerTableTalk</a>. Recorded at the UK Championship in York.

David Grace reckons Neil Robertson is the nicest to paint

We sit down with Barry Hearn in his office to discuss the rebrand of World Snooker to the WST (World Snooker Tour). Plus, in the quick fire round, we discover whether Barry thinks he could beat his son Eddie on the snooker table, in the boxing ring or at the dart oche. Recorded at Matchroom Sport H.Q. with Kieran Poole.

We sit down with Barry Hearn in his office to discuss the rebrand of World Snooker to the WST (World Snooker Tour). Plus, in the quick fire round, we discover whether Barry thinks he could beat his son Eddie on the snooker table, in the boxing ring or at the dart oche. Recorded at Matchroom Sport H.Q. with Kieran Poole.

Bonus: Barry Hearn on World Snooker's latest rebrand

Jan Verhaas

Referees Jan Verhaas and Brendan Moore join Kieran Poole to chat who is the best with the white gloves, the wonders of VAR and what on Earth is the difference between an umpire and referee. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag #SnookerTableTalk. Recorded at the UK Championship in York. 

Referees Jan Verhaas and Brendan Moore join Kieran Poole to chat who is the best with the white gloves, the wonders of VAR and what on Earth is the difference between an umpire and referee. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SnookerTableTalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SnookerTableTalk</a>. Recorded at the UK Championship in York.

Jan Verhaas loves a bit of Kylie 

Iranian snooker player Soheil Vahedi has a fascinating story to tell. Currently ranked 113th in the world, Soheil really does stand out as he shows us all how sport has the power to liberate.  Recorded at the UK Championship in York with Kieran Poole.

Iranian snooker player Soheil Vahedi has a fascinating story to tell. Currently ranked 113th in the world, Soheil really does stand out as he shows us all how sport has the power to liberate.  Recorded at the UK Championship in York with Kieran Poole.

Bonus: We meet Soheil Vahedi

Elliot Slessor

Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson and Elliot Slessor sit down with Kieran Poole in the Snooker Shoot Out players lounge to chat packing cripsy pancakes, training as a lifeguard and shoe recommendations. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag #SnookerTableTalk. Recorded at the Snooker Shoot Out in Watford.

Gary Wilson and Elliot Slessor sit down with Kieran Poole in the Snooker Shoot Out players lounge to chat packing cripsy pancakes, training as a lifeguard and shoe recommendations. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SnookerTableTalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SnookerTableTalk</a>. Recorded at the Snooker Shoot Out in Watford.

Gary Wilson and Elliot Slessor teach us Geordie

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