Snooker Scene Podcast

In a marathon episode, longer even than the longest ever Crucible frame, Dave Hendon rounds up all listener correspondence from a memorable World Championship. The podcast will return in a few weeks. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon celebrates Wu Yize's victory in the final of the World Championship moments after his 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy. The podcast will return later in the week with listener reaction. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to this year's World Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize after a dramatic Saturday at the Crucible. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon hears listener feedback to the longest Crucible frame and gives his view. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon catches up with listener Tony Davies, who has travelled from Australia to visit the Crucible. There's also news of a new service for blind snooker fans. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the one-table stage of the World Championship as the semi-finals get underway at the Crucible. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reflects on an epic win for John Higgins over Ronnie O'Sullivan, the other matches at the World Championship and the cancellation of the Saudi Arabia Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the blockbuster second round match at the World Championship between John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan and hears the latest listener views and queries. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon asks whether all 16 seeds can negotiate the opening round at the Crucible for the first time and hears from listeners on an array of hot topics. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reviews the action on day four of the World Championship and looks at the recently announced prize money increases. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Dave Tindall Betfair trends article: https://betting.betfair.com/other-sports/snooker/world-snooker-championship-2026-10-year-trends-point-to-130426-719.html John Skilbeck BBC article on the Crucible: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/c3dll4mzpdjo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at the first two days of the World Championship, ahead to day three and hears the latest listener views and queries. Emails us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to day one of the World Championship as Zhao Xintong begins his title defence. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the first round draw for the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at a memorable first Judgement Day, with debutants Stan Moody, Antoni Kowalski and Liam Pullen heading for the Crucible, and previews the second day. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the matches on the first of two Judgement Days which will decide the qualifiers for the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the latest action from the World Championship qualifiers, hears the views of listeners and considers a recently unearthed documentary about Paddy Browne. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns after a bumper crop of emails to reflect on the Tour Championship and the first day of World Championship qualifying. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon welcomes the start of the World Championship with a whole month of action to enjoy. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of five weeks of non-stop snooker, Dave Hendon hears reaction to the news that the Crucible contract has been extended. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reacts to today's momentous news that the World Championship will remain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2045, with extra seats being installed as part of a £45m redevelopment. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at an astonishing performance by the mercurial Thepchaiya Un Nooh to win the World Open and hears from listeners about the tournament and other pressing matters. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon reflects on a joyous moment of snooker history today as Ronnie O'Sullivan completes a 153 break, the highest ever made in the professional game. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the results of a YouGov survey into the most popular sports stars with the British public. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the World Open, despite all the withdrawals, welcomes Oliver Sykes to the tour and hears from listeners about the latest big issues, and some small ones. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers what it means to be dominant in snooker, looking at examples through history. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers whether there is now a clear favourite for the world title. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Info here about the potential closure of the St Matthias Snooker Club: https://www.change.org/p/save-st-matthias-snooker-club-c21b5f64-c4a9-45c5-b920-561d5371be0b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns with this week's second episode, featuring ideas for snooker's greatest year, shots, an update from our Aussie soap opera and an idea to get rid of the World Championship. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at victories for Zhao Xintong at the Players Championship and Barry Hawkins at the Welsh Open. Part 2 coming on Thursday. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers a ranking list of favourites for the World Championship from the current top 16, looks ahead to the Players Championship and hears from listeners about the latest burning topics. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon hears about a new venue in Germany, more reflections on John Virgo, a new Fan of the Month initiative and the easiest and hardest paths to becoming world champion. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon hears listener tributes to the late John Virgo and reflects on Zhao Xintong's capture of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. There will be a a second episode later in the week. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon pays tribute to legendary player and commentator John Virgo, who has sadly died at the age of 79. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the German Masters as, soundtracked by ABC, Judd Trump returns to the winners' circle. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon presents his list of the top ten 147 breaks, featuring one entry per player. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon hears from listeners about their experiences of attending the Masters, some impassioned debate over the future of the Crucible and whether 147s should count at the Championship League. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the issues around the World Championship remaining at the Crucible amid an information vacuum. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon pays tribute to Kyren Wilson, the 2026 Masters champion. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to a mouth-watering Masters final between Kyren Wilson and John Higgins. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the semi-finals of the Masters. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon welcomes the first deciding frame finish to this year's Masters and looks ahead to the second two quarter-final matches. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon revels in 6-2 mania, hears more about the Ally Pally experience and looks ahead to the first two quarter-finals. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon wonders whether every match at the Masters will finish 6-2, hears clothing advice for those attending and solves the mystery of the 'square' table. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back on comfortable wins for Mark Allen and Zhao Xintong and ahead to Tuesday's action at Alexandra Palace. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back on a great day for China at the Masters and ahead to Monday's matches. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to Sunday's matches at the Masters and reacts to the news of Ronnie O'Sullivan's withdrawal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon counts down his personal choice of the best 16 moments of the Masters. From Sunday there will be a daily podcast looking at the key moments so far and ahead to that day's matches. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon returns for the New Year to consider the Masters draw, who would serve in a snooker cabinet and a for look at the differences between darts and snooker. Matt Tresco's Masters Almanac: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HyGLOPQ7BGQtNzoJciomCjRVB3WBO73-/view North American National Snooker League info: https://www.totallysnookered.com/sport/snooker/amateur-snooker/big-boost-for-snooker-in-north-america-with-the-launch-of-a-lucrative-national-league-5461746?fbclid=IwY2xjawPHXwFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqMEU2VnZqdnVGanR1d2Fzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEekN5PdmWqlAfdW602x61L0GsFyBPrmiCEztlDOV8Uw7lb5UxcfYfOcJvjBJc_aem_nXpJhQR5AqCjMHVXRbLOhw Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon counts down his top ten snooker moments of 2025. Happy New Year to all listeners. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the last episode of the podcast before Christmas, Dave Hendon looks at Chris Wakelin's triumph in the Scottish Open, Leo Scullion's retirement from refereeing and hears from listeners. Merry Christmas to all and look out for a Top Ten of 2025 before the year is out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at an exhilarating staging of the Shootout and hears from listeners about Blackpool, correct name pronunciation and an idea for a new event. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks back at a dramatic UK Championship final, delves into Mark Selby's character, gives a history of the 'triple crown' and hears from listeners about the Barbican, pocket sizes and a new campaign to stop chalk disappearing. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices