David Hendon Podcasts

Nick and Phil are joined by one of the best referees in the game, Marcel Eckardt, to talk about his life and career in the sport. There's plenty of reflection on the Shoot Out, where Chris Wakelin claimed his first ranking title, and a look ahead to the German Masters. We also ask Marcel your many questions.…

Dave Hendon reflects on Chris Wakelin's success in the Shootout and the overall event, and looks at the latest listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil reflect on a thrilling World Grand Prix final, with Mark Allen beating Judd Trump in a deciding frame, to claim a third ranking event success of the season. There's also plenty of chat on the week as a whole in Cheltenham. Plus there's a look ahead to this week's Shoot Out. There's also the latest news on the match fixing scandal, wit…

Dave Hendon clarifies what is happening with the Turkish Masters - and it's not good news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

In a twist on the old format, Dave Hendon is joined by Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Phil Yates to discuss great and obscure snooker venues over the years. Plus Mark Allen wins the World Grand Prix and the latest listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Nick and Phil reflect on a second Masters triumph for Judd Trump, who beat Mark Williams in a dramatic final at Alexandra Palace. There's a review of every match played since the quarter-final stage and thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Plus early news from the World Grand Prix and the rest of the latest snooker news. *5 minutes - Masters fina…

Dave Hendon salutes Judd Trump for his capture of the Masters title and looks through the latest listener emails. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil reflect on the first round of the Masters, including a dramatic victory for Judd Trump over Ryan Day, and victories for a number of the biggest names including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams. There's also a look ahead to the World Grand Prix and a round-up of the latest snooker news. *1 minute - Masters first round review *39 min…

The postal strikes have not deterred listeners from writing in with their latest views on snooker, as Dave Hendon goes through the current issues interesting snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner. Ken also reflects on his wonderful life an…

Dave Hendon wishes listeners a happy new year and looks ahead to the Masters, with the help of Matt Tresco's excellent updated Almanac. There are also some wild predictions about the year ahead. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Masters Almanac: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNsaiuENbNF3EOeCt12s4OL5hfw0r22b/view Learn more about your ad …

Nick and Phil reflect on another memorable year of snooker, from that sparkling Masters to a stunning tournament win for Fan Zhengyi, record seventh world title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Belfast glory for Mark Allen again and so much more. There's also your correspondence, which includes thoughts on Sports Personality. Sincere thanks for your company …

For the second year running, Dave Hendon joins forces with Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh from the Talking Snooker podcast to spread Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Nick and Phil once again join forces with David Hendon and the Snooker Scene podcast at Christmas, very much in the spirit of Val Doonican. There's an awful lot here in this THREE HOUR extravaganza. There's Mark Selby's emotional victory at the English Open, thoughts on snooker in 2022, hopes for the year to come, your correspondence and some recom…

Dave Hendon pays tribute to Mark Selby for his triumph at the English Open and answers the latest listener emails. Look out for this year's Christmas special with the guys from Talking Snooker later in the week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Nick and Phil reflect on 100 episodes of the Talking Snooker podcast, remembering some of the special guests and moments over the past two years. There's also a far more serious matter to report, with a number of players suspended from the tour while a match fixing investigation is taking place. Plus early news from the English Open.…

Dave Hendon discusses the latest snooker news and listener emails ahead of the English Open in Brentwood. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil reflect on a first ranking event victory for Gary Wilson with success at the Scottish Open. There's also your views on attending the event in Edinburgh. Plus there's a look ahead to the final big ranking tournament of the year, the English Open.By Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Dave Hendon celebrates 25 years working in professional snooker with memories from listeners of the last quarter of a century. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Just a brief reminder to send us your memories of the last 25 years in snooker ahead of next week's personal look back by Dave Hendon. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil look ahead to the second Home Nations event of the season, the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. There's also chat about a number of shock results in German Masters qualifying, plus the rest of the latest snooker news and your correspondence.By Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Dave Hendon reflects on Mark Allen's stunning capture of the UK Championship and a wonderful week in York. Plus the latest emails from listeners. The podcast returns in a fortnight. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil reflect on a superb UK Championship, with victory for Mark Allen over Ding Junhui in the final. Among the topics discussed are the new format, the Cue Zone at the Barbican, BBC coverage and Shaun Murphy's comments on Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also round up the rest of the snooker news, including the Masters draw.…

Dave Hendon battles hotel workmen to bring this edition of the podcast from the UK Championship in York. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil are joined by Eurosport commentator Philip Studd, to look ahead to the UK Championship in York, in a special episode brought to you by Sporting Life. There's plenty of reflection on Jimmy White qualifying for the event at the age of 60 and a guide to all the last 32 matches to come. We are delighted to be partnering with SportingLife.…

Dave Hendon is joined by Neal Foulds, Alan McManus and Phil Yates for a twist on an old format, snooker non-player bingo, in which we discuss characters from the snooker world who are best known for roles other than playing. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Nick and Phil reflect on a fourth Champion of Champions title for Ronnie O'Sullivan, with victory over Judd Trump in the final. There's talk of Trump's maximum in the final and the week overall in Bolton. Plus the latest from the UK Championship qualifiers in Sheffield and the rest of the snooker news.…

Dave Hendon battles the world's slowest Wi-fi to bring you this week's edition. You can listen to Dave and Neal Foulds chatting about the Champion of Champions on Twitter Spaces here: https://twitter.com/ITVSport/status/1585278811180089347 Hero's welcome home for Paralympic snooker champion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPwv_aIvlZ4 Email u…

Nick and Phil look ahead to the 10th modern edition of the Champion of Champions in Bolton. There's also a round-up of the latest qualifying action, plus the rest of the latest snooker news. Keep your thoughts coming to us - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.comBy Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Dave Hendon reflects on Mark Allen's Northern Ireland Open victory, answers the latest listener emails and considers the strange case of Billy Bobbins. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon

Nick and Phil reflect on a second successive triumph for Mark Allen in Belfast, and a terrific week in general at the first Home Nations event of the season. There's also news of victory for Reanne Evans in Scotland. Plus the return of Snooker Scene, with a new editor.By Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh

Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us…

In this week's short episode, Dave Hendon hears extraordinary revelations about Lovejoy's role in snooker history, plus the latest listener emails. You can email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Hendon