The world's top snooker players join Kieran Poole to chat about life off the table. Released fortnightly on Mondays.
Welcome back to another summer edition of the Snooker Club podcast and we're back inside the Crucible — this time with a World Champion who knows every inch of the place… Ken Doherty! The Darling of Dublin joins Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson to relive his legendary 1997 World Final win (yes, against Hendry!), share his Crucible memories, and dive into a lively debate as he names his most underrated player of all time. There's nostalgia, needle, and no shortage of love for the game's underappreciated greats. Get stuck in — it's another classic Snooker Club. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Summer's here and Snooker Club isn't taking a break! While the baize cools off, Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson are back with a series of summer specials to keep your snooker fix alive. And we're kicking off with a big one… Stephen names his top five greatest players of ALL TIME. Expect bold calls, big names — and a few that might just set your WhatsApp group chats on fire! Let the debate begin. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
HISTORY MADE! Zhao Xintong becomes the first Asian World Champion — and talks to Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson on Snooker Club moments after lifting the trophy at the 2025 Halo World Championship final. There's barely time to wipe the confetti off the Crucible carpet as comedian Tim Key and presenter Rick Edwards join the show to dive into a truly unforgettable final and reflect on the 2024/25 campaign. They pick out highlights and lowlights in 1-4-Heaven and Hell, reveal the Fantasy Five champion, and give our heartfelt thanks as the season comes to a close. It's the final episode of the season, it's jam-packed, it's the usual Snooker Club chaos — get stuck in! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show Matt Selt is joined by Liam Graham to break down the first half of the final between Mark Williams & Zhao Xintong! Xintong leads Williams 11-6 so it's still all to play for in the last day at The Crucible! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. Today, Michael Holt and Antoni Kowalski dissect a superb semi-final performance from Mark Williams who overcame world number 1 Judd Trump 17-14. The Welshman's victory sets up an intriguing final between the oldest player ever to get this far, and amateur Zhao Xintong...
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show Joe Perry is joined by Matt Selt to discuss an action packed day at The Crucible! Zhao Xintong beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 to qualify for the Final! Judd Trump and Mark Williams are level at 8 frames each in their bid to join Zhao in the Final! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show Joe Perry is joined by Antoni Kowalski to discuss the action from the start of the semi-finals! The guys look forward to tomorrow's action at The Crucible as Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are level at 4 frames each, whilst Judd Trump leads Mark Williams 5-3. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show, Phil Haigh and Louis Heathcote review a stunning day of quarter-final action. Mark Williams wins a deciding frame on the black against John Higgins; Judd Trump continued his fantastic form; Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled away from Si Jiahui; and Zhao Xintong completed victory over Chris Wakelin.
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily: news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show, John Higgins and Mark Williams played out an engrossing first two sessions with the score 8-8; Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong show up with strong performances in their quarter-finals; and Judd Trump continues to demonstrate why he is World Number One against a battling Luca Brecel.
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily! All the updates and reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show, Matt Selt and Louis Heathcote look back on a superb second round victory for Judd Trump over Shaun Murphy, who himself believes he is playing "the best snooker”of his life. Wins for Ronnie O'Sullivan, Luca Brecel and Si Jiahui are also discussed, as excitement builds for the quarter-finals. This is where things start to get serious. You won't want to miss it! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily — your morning hit of news, debate, and Crucible drama from the Halo World Snooker Championship! Steven Hallworth and Antoni Kowalski react as Judd Trump racks up his 100th century of the season against Shaun Murphy. The pair also round up a huge day at the Crucible, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel one frame away from a place in the quarter-finals alongside Zhao Xintong. It's heating up — and it's only getting bigger! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily — your morning hit of news, debate, and Crucible drama from the Halo World Snooker Championship! Michael Holt & Liam Graham break down today's action as John Higgins beat Xiao Guodong in an absolute thriller! In round two also, Luca Brecel blitzed Ding Junhui, while Ronnie O'Sullivan & Zhao Xintong got off to positive starts. The guys look ahead to Sunday's action with Judd Trump playing Shaun Murphy. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily — your morning hit of news, debate, and Crucible drama from the Halo World Snooker Championship! Michael Holt & the three-time Poland national champion Antoni Kowalski chat about today's action. Mark Selby is out in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament. Chris Wakelin was in top form against Mark Allen to make his way into the quarter-finals. They also look towards tomorrow's action where Ronnie O'Sullivan returns to The Crucible! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily — your morning hit of news, debate, and Crucible drama from the Halo World Snooker Championship! Today, Joe Perry & Louis Hobbs take you through the beginning of the second round. Also they discuss Luca Brecel beating Ryan Day. Ben Woollaston and Mark Selby played throughout the night. They also look forward to tomorrow's action where Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams return to The Crucible stage. All that and more on this episode! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily — your morning hit of news, debate, and Crucible drama from the Halo World Snooker Championship! Today, Stephen Hendry gives his take on Ronnie O'Sullivan's win over Ali Carter, while Liam Graham joins Michael Holt to react to the Rocket's winning return and Judd Trump's smooth start. You'll hear from both players, a discussion on Ronnie's call for more UK academies, and Liam shares what it's really like for young Brits trying to break through. This one is not to be missed! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily! Start your day with all the latest from snooker's biggest event – news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. On today's show, Michael Holt is joined by former Welsh Open champion Gary Wilson to review the day's play as Ronnie O'Sullivan locked horns with old rival Ali Carter. Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui added to the strong Chinese contingent in the second round. Plus, former World Champions Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy kick-started their Crucible campaigns. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily! Start your day with all the latest from snooker's biggest event – news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. On today's show, an imperious performance from Zhao Xintong outlines his title credentials; John Higgins shows his class to overcome Joe O'Connor 10-7; and we preview one of the most hotly anticipated first round matches as Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to face Ali Carter.
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily! Start your day with all the latest from snooker's biggest event – news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. Steven Hallworth and the Metro's snooker reporter Phil Haigh review a super Easter Sunday's entertainment as Chris Wakelin saw off a spirited fightback from Neil Robertson to win 10-8. Hossein Vafaei roared his way to a 10-9 victory over Barry Hawkins, and Mark Williams has his sights set on the second round after beating We Yize 10-8.
The Snooker Club podcast brings you World Championship Daily! Start your day with all the latest from snooker's biggest event – news, debate, and instant reaction to the drama of the Halo World Snooker Championship from the Crucible. Steven Hallworth and Michael Holt dive into Kyren Wilson's shock 10-9 defeat to Lei Peifan. Plus, Chris Wakelin's flying start against Neil Robertson, the Wu Yize vs Mark Williams battle, and Zhao Xintong's return to Sheffield after three years away… just how dangerous could he be? Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, it's our 2025 Halo World Championship Preview Special! Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry react to the Crucible draw, round up the best bits from a typically dramatic Judgement Day, and make their all-important predictions for snooker's biggest show of the year. In 1-4-Heaven & Hell, the pair pick out their best and worst World Championship memories, featuring a few familiar names. There's the final Fantasy Five update before it all kicks off, your emails, and of course, the usual nonsense. It's the big one's here — let's go! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, Hendry and Watson welcome their final celebrity guest of the season: England cricket legend Chris Woakes! Fresh from John Higgins' vintage win at the Tour Championship, the lads break down all the action, preview the chaos of World Championship qualifiers, and fire off some early Crucible predictions. Woakes joins the fun to chat snooker obsessions, reveal which England cricketer Hendry is most like (the answer might surprise you), and take on the infamous Snooker Club Quiz. Can he avoid a golden duck? There's the usual Fantasy Five update, listener correspondence, and 1-4-Heaven & Hell explores the perks and pitfalls of staying in hotels on tour (yes, there's a rant about adjoining doors!). Don't miss it — another packed edition of Snooker Club! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, Hendry and Watson are back, along with Steven Hallworth, fresh from reclaiming his pro tour card. Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump… again. The trio break down his Players Championship triumph, debate the early World Championship frontrunners, and unleash another round of HOT TAKES as the season hits crunch time. Plus, a Fantasy Five update, 1-4-Heaven & Hell takes on the best and worst sporting interviews (yes, including Ronnie O'Sullivan!), and the biggest question of all - is Hendry really cool? And after last season's embarrassing score of 10, Mark gets a second shot at the quiz. Will he redeem himself or flop again? Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry are joined by British sporting royalty in Sir Chris Hoy! The Scot speaks about his love for snooker and the winning mentality which led to six Olympic golds. Mark and Stephen also break down John Higgins' long-awaited ranking title win at the World Open, hear from Hong Kong's Ng On Yee about her return to the tour and look ahead to the World Grand Prix. Plus, we have a new leader in Fantasy Five, 1-4-Heaven & Hell reveals the best and worst trophies our panel have received, and Sir Chris takes on the 147-second challenge! It's snooker, cycling, and plenty of laughter. Dive in. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry are joined by guest co-host Matt Selt to break down Mark Selby's triumph at the BetVictor Welsh Open - and tackle the big question: how many world titles will the 41-year-old finish his career with? The trio also discuss Ronnie O'Sullivan's continued absence from the sport, debating whether we'll see him back at the table this season. Llandudno quarter-finalist Jackson Page drops in to chat about his game, his relationship with Mark Williams, and to take on the quiz. Plus, 1-4-Heaven & Hell dissects the best and worst commentary phrases in sport, alongside a Fantasy Five update and your emails. It's snooker, debate, and plenty of banter. Get stuck in. Email us: snookerclub@wst.tv
This week on Snooker Club, Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson discuss Kyren Wilson's victory at the Machineseeker German Masters and dive into his off-table antics! Rising star Aaron Hill joins the fun after his quarter-final run in Berlin. He shares insights from the tour, including the time he bought two pairs of the wrong-sized trousers, and bravely takes on the quiz. Meanwhile, 1-4-Heaven and Hell is all about haircuts, with Stephen's infamous mullet back under the spotlight. Plus, your emails and the first Fantasy Five update of 2025! It's snooker, chaos, and questionable hair choices. Dive in. Email us: snookerclub@wst.tv
Following their LIVE show at Ally Pally, Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson reopen the Snooker Club podcast doors, as this week they're joined by former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster! Snooker lover Ben reflects on life past your prime with Hendry, the pair swap Sir Alex Ferguson stories, and he talks about his Wrexham comeback with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The hosts review the 2025 Masters as Shaun Murphy stormed to victory, with exclusive insights from the Magician. Transport is the 1-4-Heaven and Hell topic and Ben is put to the test in the quiz. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson host their first episode of Snooker Club in 2025 on the eve of the Johnstone's Paint Masters in front of a live audience at Alexandra Palace! Joining them for the show is Kyren Wilson who, along with Stephen, faces some quick-fire questions only world champions can answer! The Warrior attempts the quiz, snooker MC Rob Walker joins the panel as they make some bold predictions and audience members have their chance to ask questions. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Stephen Hendry and comedian Mark Watson bring you a festive edition of the Snooker Club podcast as they look back over the recent action on the World Snooker Tour. Ahead of the launch of WST Play, Stephen puts together a Best of Hendry boxset consisting of his most inconic matches. Celebrity guest Rick Witter then joins the duo to discuss their favourite and least favourite things about Christmas in 1-4-Heaven and Hell, your correspondence and the Shed Seven frontman takes on the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode of Snooker Club, Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson are joined by co-host Michael Holt, fresh off the back of the Hitman's run to the quarter-finals at the UK Championship. The trio review Judd Trump's victory in York and they discuss Mark Allen and Shaun Murphy's public fallout. There's a post-UK Championship Fantasy Five update, social media is the 1-4-Heaven and Hell topic, we flick through your correspondence and Stephen gets a chance at redemption in the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Join Stephen Hendry, comedian Mark Watson and this week's special guest, Ken Doherty, on the World Snooker Tour's official podcast Snooker Club. This week the trio discuss the opening stages of the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship, including Ronnie O'Sullivan's early exit and Jack Lisowski's stunning victory over Mark Selby. They also reveal their favourite and most hated types of chocolate in 1-4-Heaven and Hell. They also look through your emails and Ken takes on the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Back behind a microphone after the conclusion of their recent respective tours, Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry, alongside co-host Michael Holt, sit in for another episode of Snooker Club. On today's show, hear from Ding Junhui after he won the International Championship in Nanjing. The trio also discuss Ronnie O'Sullivan's drop-off in form and the return of former UK Champion Zhao Xintong. Technology is the subject of choice in 1-4-Heaven/ Hell, we'll hear your correspondence and there's a big announcement ahead of this season's Masters at Alexandra Palace! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode of Snooker Club, Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry discuss whether Kyren Wilson has the edge over Judd Trump following victory in the Northern Ireland Open and look ahead to the International Championship. Louis Heathcote joins the show following a career-best performance in Belfast. The trio pick their best/worst cue sports in 1-4-Heaven and Hell, sift through your correspondence and Louis takes on the quiz. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode of Snooker Club, Stephen Hendry is back to join Mark Watson and special guest Alan 'Angles' McManus to round up the Wuhan Open. The trio also give their controversial Hot Takes from the season so far and reveal the best and worst performances of their careers in 1-4-Heaven/Hell. Plus, your correspondence, a Fantasy Five update and Alan takes on the quiz with the most niche specialist subject ever heard on Snooker Club! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On Snooker Club's sixth episode of the new season, host Mark Watson is joined by Michael Holt and Steven Hallworth to round up Neil Robertson and Mark Selby's respective victories in the English and British Open. The trio debates Ronnie O'Sullivan's left-handed antics and predicts who will be the next first-time winner of a ranking event. Ishpreet Singh Chadha talks about his maiden semi-final appearance and takes on the quiz. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode of Snooker Club, Stephen Hendry returns from the States to join Mark Watson and co-host Allan Taylor in reviewing the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters. The trio discuss the tour's return to UK soil and why Mark Williams and John Higgins form appears to be heading in opposite directions. They also reveal who tops the Fantasy Five leaderboard, British travel is the 1-4-Heaven and Hell topic of choice and Jimmy Robertson joins the show to take on the quiz.
Snooker Club is back with host Mark Watson and this week, guest co-host Mark Allen, alongside Eurosport commentator Steven Hallworth. The trio look back over Kyren Wilson's victory at the Xi'an Grand Prix and round up the latest from the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters. They also pick their heaven and hell music genres and artists, Allen reveals the logic behind his Fantasy Five picks and Steven takes on the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On Snooker Club's third episode of the new season, Stephen Hendry returns to the UK to partner Mark Watson as host with new guest co-host Allan Taylor making his debut. The trio discuss which players need deep runs at the Xi'an Grand Prix and Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters to avoid slipping down the rankings! Plus, Stephen reveals his Chinese food heaven and hell, your correspondence and Allan takes on the quiz. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Episode Two of Snooker Club's second season sees Matt Selt join the podcast as this week's guest co-host! Alongside Mark Watson and Stephen Hendry, the trio discuss Luca Brecel's career since becoming World Champion and the latest crop of young talent tearing it up at the recent qualifiers. Stephen reveals what he hates most about summer holidays, Mark and Matt sift through your correspondence and Matt takes on the quiz... with controversy! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Snooker Club is BACK for a brand new season! Join Stephen Hendry, Mark Watson and new guest co-host Michael Holt to look ahead to the campaign and hear from Judd Trump fresh from his dominating victory at the Shanghai Masters. The three hosts pick five players to watch this season in our new game, Fantasy Five, plus Holty reveals what he hates about the Olympics and takes on the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Newly crowned World Champion Kyren Wilson talks to Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson on the Snooker Club podcast straight after his post-match press duties at the Cazoo World Championship final! Comedian Tim Key also joins the show, there's a full review of this year's tournament and we find out what players were eating for breakfast before their matches! This podcast is sponsored by Laithwaites Wine. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A roundup of the week's biggest stories in 147 seconds from the Cazoo World Championship at the Crucible, as David Gilbert rediscovers his 2019 form, John Higgins wins a thriller against Mark Allen and Jak Jones stuns Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals! This podcast is sponsored by Laithwaites Wine. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Stephen Hendry and Mark Watson host another LIVE edition of Snooker Club, this time from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on the eve of the 2024 World Championship. This season's best performer Judd Trump and comedian Jon Richardson join the duo on stage as they preview the tournament, take questions from our live audience and Jon tackles the quiz! This podcast is sponsored by Laithwaites Wine. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A 147-second roundup of the week's biggest stories from WST at Judgement Day in Sheffield, as Jack Lisowski eases past Matthew Stevens, Noppon Saengkham reacts to making a 147 and find out all of the ways you can STILL be at the Crucible for the Cazoo World Championship! This podcast is sponsored by Laithwaites Wine. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On episode 15 of Snooker Club, brought to you by Laithwaites Wine, former World Champion Neil Robertson opens up on what has been a challenging 18 months in the sport. He also answers your quick-fire fan questions and causes controversy in the quiz! Stephen and Mark reflect on Mark Williams' marvellous performance over Ronnie O'Sullivan in Manchester and flick through the Snooker Club inbox. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A roundup of the week's biggest snooker stories in 147 seconds from Manchester Central, as Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans react to winning the World Mixed Doubles, the draw for the Cazoo World Championship Qualifiers is revealed and find out how you can be at the Crucible this April even without a ticket for the snooker! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode of Snooker Club, brought to you by Laithwaites Wine, hear from Judd Trump on securing his fifth ranking title of the season at the World Open in Yushan. Mark and Stephen discuss a mega week in Manchester ahead of the World Mixed Doubles and the Johnstone's Paint Tour Championship. Also, Stephen reveals his game plan for a record-breaking eighth world title bid and it's Mark's turn to take on the quiz! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A 147-second roundup of the week's biggest stories from WST in Yushan, as Ronnie O'Sullivan is inducted into the Hall of Fame, Zak Surety hits his maiden maximum break at the World Open and a new women's World Champion is crowned in dramatic fashion! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
Entering the Snooker Club for Episode 13 is world number eight Ali Carter! The Captain reveals the secrets behind his recent success and how he battled serious illness to do so. Ali also answers your questions and takes on the quiz. Plus, Stephen and Mark review Ronnie O'Sullivan's win at the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker and discuss the celebrities they very nearly met! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A 147-second roundup of the week's biggest stories from the World Snooker Tour in Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker makes its debut on the calendar, the world's top stars eye up the coveted Golden Ball and we look ahead to the Women's World Championship staged in China for the very first time. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
On this week's episode, the Snooker Club opens its doors to the newly crowned Welsh Open champion, Gary Wilson, to discuss his life away from the table, how he and Stephen battle the yips and Gary answers your fan questions. Mark Allen reacts to his latest title victory at the Players Championship in Telford, there's news of a historic deal for WST and Stephen and Mark rattle through another busy week of correspondence. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
A roundup of the week's biggest stories from WST in 147 seconds, as Gary Wilson reacts to winning the BetVictor Welsh Open, thrusting him into the Race to Riyadh. Plus, we find out who was victorious in the season's final UK/Europe Q Tour event ahead of next month's Q Tour Global Play-Off. Email: snookerclub@wst.tv
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