Snooker Scene Podcast

Dave Hendon celebrates the eighth birthday of the Snooker Scene Podcast by hearing from listeners about their fantasy quarter-final line-ups. There is also news on the new scoring system, views on Mark Allen's complaint about World Snooker Tour and reflections on Mark Williams's capture of the British Open title, plus much more. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead if this year's event, Dave Hendon presents his personal countdown of the ten greatest British Open finals. There is also a special jokes section featuring contributions from listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon reflects on Ronnie O'Sullivan's fourth successive Shanghai Masters triumph and delves into a bumper postbag. Next week is a jokes amnesty and we are also asking for your fantasy quarter-final line ups. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the return of professional snooker to China after a four-year hiatus as the Shanghai Masters takes place this week. There is also plenty of listener correspondence and more hilarious snooker jokes. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello darkness my old friend, Dave Hendon has come to talk with you again. This week, the lack of commentary on the qualifiers, the continuing Crucible intrigue and whether being nice makes any difference to winning tournaments. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon salutes Barry Hawkins after his capture of the European Masters title, hears the latest about Nuremberg's sausages and more views on the Crucible. At the end of the podcast you can hear our 2019 interview with Barry Hawkins. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers how Luca Brecel may fare this season, introduces a new snooker jokes section and ponders the quality of the sausages in Nuremberg. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns to consider a question posed by Barry Hearn which could have a huge bearing on the future of snooker. Link here to Thomas Bartley's upcoming talk on the first World Championship: https://birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/event/birmingham-and-the-birth-of-the-world-snooker-championship/ Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon, aka Windsor Davies, looks at the latest issues in the snooker world, including Shaun Murphy's capture of the Championship League and whether World Snooker Tour are guilty of offering too much jam tomorrow. Link to Containing Safety: https://tapemusicandfilm.co.uk/containing-safety/ Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. The podcast will return in a few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon is joined by Tom Rowell, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for World Snooker Tour, to respond to some of the points and issues raised by fans in our episode last week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon completes the trilogy of summer specials as we hear from fans about their experience of attending tournaments and what needs to be improved. Seating, merchandise and social media are all discussed. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon catches up with the latest listener correspondence as the new snooker season gets underway at the Championship League. Our next summer special will be focused on fans views of what can improve in terms of snooker from an audience perspective. Email your thoughts to snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon is joined by the authors of three new snooker books in this literary special edition. Luke G. Williams has written The Natural about Patsy Houlihan, a player who was prevented from turning professional in his peak. John Skilbeck has written Goody Two Shoes about the 1982 World Championship. Brendan Cooper has written Deep Pockets which explores the relationship between snooker and life itself. All three books are superb and would be enjoyed by snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the report into match-fixing by ten Chinese players and considers the issues surrounding the findings. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns with the first summer 'special' episode of the podcast, looking at the latest correspondence from listeners. Donate to Rob Walker's charity cycle ride here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/robwalkersabsentfriendstour Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of the current series, Dave Hendon reflects on Luca Brecel's sensational capture of the World Championship title. Plus the latest listener correspondence. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at the first week of the World Championship with its maximum break, protest, controversy and great snooker. We also hear more tales of banal meetings with snooker players, including Jimmy White being spotted holding two lemons. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon gives his reaction to this morning's first round Crucible draw. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As World Championship week gathers pace, Dave Hendon rounds up the latest emails. He also sets a quiz question which he then answers. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Hendon is joined by Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Phil Yates to look ahead to the World Championship as we make our predictions for who might win snooker's greatest prize. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices