The Snooker Hall Podcast

Dan Murrin, The Snooker Hall

Unpopular opinions on snooker, analysis of the latest tournaments, correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community and a string of fantastic guests from all corners of the snooker world; journalists, referees, players, coaches, superfans and more.

Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com

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S1 · E85
August 18 · 43 min
Episode 85 - China Open review with David Caulfield
David Caulfield, founder of Snooker HQ, joins me to praise Mark Selby's dominant win in Taiyuan. We also discuss which players could be in trouble this season and the controversy around Hossein Vafaei's "safety" shot.
S1 · E84
August 5 · 48 min
Episode 84 - Tatiana Woollaston joins the podcast
Special guest Tatiana Woollaston joins me to talk about her career to date, life on the tour, the atmosphere during matches and the more difficult aspects of being a snooker referee.
S1 · E83
July 22 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 83 - Nick Metcalfe joins the podcast
Nick Metcalfe joins me for a bumper episode to discuss his journalism career, the new snooker season, which players to watch out for, post match interviews from players, sportswashing and England’s agonising defeat in the World Cup. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E82
July 18 · 53 min
Episode 82 - Season preview with Michael Day
Michael Day, chief writer for Totally Snookered, returns to the podcast to preview the new season. We discuss the players who will get a lot of attention, including Mark Allen, current number 1 Judd Trump and new world champion Wu Yize. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E81
July 13 · 58 min
Episode 81 - Sean O'Sullivan joins the podcast
In the first episode of the new season, Sean "The Storm" O'Sullivan joins me to chat about the World Cup, Arsenal's glorious Premier League triumph, his return to the pro snooker tour and the role of social media in modern sport. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E80
May 13 · 52 min
Episode 80 - Neal Foulds discusses the World Championship
After some time for reflection, Neal Foulds returns to The Snooker Hall Podcast to analyse the key talking points of the recent World Championship in Sheffield.
S1 · E79
April 30 · 25 min
Episode 79 - Debutants, legends, drama and mobile phones
Analysis of key talking points of the early rounds at The Crucible, including Kyren Wilson’s comeback win mixed attitudes of debutants, selfish audience members not switching off their phones and the battle between youth and experience. Discussion on the news that the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will not be continuing and the impact it could have on the sport. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E78
April 17 · 47 min
Episode 78 - Chris Downer joins the podcast
Chris Downer joins me to discuss the first round draw at the Snooker World Championship, the festival vibe around Sheffield at this time of year and of course, the story behind The Crucible Almanac. To order your copy of the 50th anniversary edition, you can contact Chris at chrisdowner@live.co.uk
S1 · E77
April 16 · 57 min
Episode 77 - Judgement Day review with Gary Moss
The incomparable Gary Moss returns to the podcast to review Judgement Day and preview some first round matches at the World Championship . We both reveal our predictions to lift The Old Lady in a few weeks.
S1 · E76
April 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 76 - Dave Tindall joins the podcast
Sports journalist Dave Tindall joins me to discuss the Snooker World Championship as a sporting event and its place in British culture. Dave shares stories about Steve Davis style wigs, childhood trips to The Crucible, a strange incident involving Hazel Irvine in Augusta and he shares some statistics based predictions on who could clinch glory in Sheffield this year. The results are not as you may think!
S1 · E75
March 26 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 75 - Taylor Wilson joins the podcast
Snooker manager extraordinaire Taylor Wilson joins me to chat about a host of topics: the recent World Open in Yushan, a glorious victory for Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, The Sopranos, the snooker season so far, travelling with the snooker tour, Ancient Greek poetry and the legacy of the top players in the sport.
S1 · E74
March 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 74 - Barry Hawkins wins the Welsh Open!
Nigel Slater from Snooker Chat joins me to celebrate Barry Hawkins' win in Llandudno, a profitable week for Jack Lisowski and the form of John Higgins. We also chat about Mark Selby's poor results and the emergence of wristwatches in snooker before looking back at some fond memories of John Virgo.
S1 · E73
February 3 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 73 - Berlin review with Phil Seymour
Phil Seymour joins me to talk about the German Masters, the season so far and what is still to come. We tackle some correspondence and Phil teases an exciting announcement for snooker fans!
S1 · E72
January 9 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 72 - The Masters preview with Kellie Barker
Snooker superfan and now snooker player Kellie Barker returns to the podcast to talk about her upcoming matches before we analyse the draw for The Masters and make our predictions for the first round and we reveal our picks to lift the Paul Hunter trophy.
S1 · E71
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 71 - The season so far, with Phil Yates
Snooker commentator Phil Yates joins me to analyse the first half of the 25/26 season and we celebrate Mark Selby's fantastic contribution to snooker after his triumph at the UK Championship.
S1 · E70
Nov 11, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 70 - Jack and Wu enjoy success, Champion Of Champions preview
Tom, the host of Baize Breakdown on YouTube, joins me to celebrate historic wins for Wu Yize and Jack Lisowski. We take a look at the Champion Of Champions draw before we tackle some correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E69
Oct 22, 2025 · 37 min
Episode 69 - Liam Pullen joins the podcast
Liam Pullen talks about his transition from the junior game to the pro tour, the rigours of life as a snooker player, the state of snooker in 2025 and his recent run to the last eight in Xi'an. Email: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E68
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 68 - Allan Taylor joins the podcast
Snooker pro Allan Taylor discusses his career so far, coaching in the modern era, player etiquette, the state of snooker in 2025 and the mental and emotional sides of snooker. Share your stories and opinions: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E67
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 67 - The Magician wins the British Open
Rob Francis returns to the podcast to celebrate Shaun Murphy lifting the Clive Everton trophy in Cheltenham. The Magician looked imperious this week. We also look at the opening chapter of the season and before tackling some correspondence on Judd Trump, future success for Chinese players on the tour and Mark Allen's win at the English Open. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com
S1 · E66
Sep 23, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 66 - An epic battle in Brentwood
Discussion on Mark Allen's hard fought victory at the English Open in Brentwood, some thoughts from fans, Leo Scullion and the referee for the final, Kevin Dabrowski. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com

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