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Daniel Wells and Scott Ryan are here to bring the inside knowledge of some of the greatest cue sports stars on the planet. Bi-weekly with some extra bonus episodes thrown in.

Daniel Wells & Scott Ryan


    • Dec 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    E64 - 2022 Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 56:16


    Dan and Scott finally return and round up a memorable year in cuesports.

    E63 - Mark Quirk & Lee Kendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 59:15


    Dan and Scott are joined by Ultimate Pool Chairman Mark Quirk and CEO Lee Kendall who talk through everything Ultimate Pool. Also included is a look at the Ultimate Pool Mini Series

    E62 The Ultimate Pool Review Show with Simon Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 36:27


    Dan and Scott reflect on an unbelievable weekend at Ultimate Pool with Ultimate Pool commentator Simon Webb. Pro Series, Women's Series and Challenger Events it's all covered! 

    E61 Ken Doherty 1997 World Snooker Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 124:04


    Dan and Scott are joined by 1997 World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty who gives the boys the lowdown on his incredible career, from his early days in Dublin, a near death experience and what it takes to become a World Champion. 

    E60 - Luke Gilbert - Ultimate Pool Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 45:47


    Dan and Scott are joined by rookie Ultimate Pool Professional Luke Gilbert who talks about his career to date. Also, an eventful few weeks in Ultimate Pool are covered off. 

    E59 - John Parrott - World Snooker Champion 1991

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 116:07


    Dan and Scott are joined by former World Snooker Champion John Parrott who gives the boys the full lowdown on his incredible career.

    E58 - Jimmy Croxton Pro Pool Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 59:06


    Dan & Scott are joined by Jimmy Croxton, Ultimate Pool pro pool player, to talk about his snooker and pool career.  But why is he considered a fashion icon and could he beat Scott in a game of pool?

    E57 - Ultimate Pool Tour Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 29:20


    Dan and Scott reflect on a watershed event in the history of 8 Ball Pool, featuring a round up of the Pro, Challenger & Women's Events. Also, an update on Dan's Challenger Performance, Scott taking on an Ultimate Pool Pro in Jimmy Croxton and how many attempts it takes Arfan Dad to finish a 6 red shoot out! 

    E56 - Ultimate Pool Grand Slam preview show with guest Chris Melling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 33:16


    Dan and Scott are joined by special guest Chris Melling to talk about the Grand Slam with a massive £14,000 to the winner of the Pro event. Dan is also making his Ultimate Pool debut, how does he think he will get on? 

    E55 - Ultimate Pool round-up show of the Professional Cup with winner Jordan Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 108:13


    Dan and Scott spent 4 days watching pool in the Players Club, Newcastle-Under-Lyme  just to bring you this special episode. Guest superstar and winner of the event Jordan Shepherd joins the boys to give his take on a landmark event that was broadcast live on BT Sports.

    E54 - Christmas special and 2021 round-up show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 50:06


    Dan and Scott talk about all the years action from the pool and snooker world. Dan has also bought a special gift for Scott for Christmas can you guess what it could be?Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at The 8 Ball Podcast team.

    E53 - Ultimate Pool Round-up with event winner Shaun Storry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 36:35


    Dan & Scott talk about the weeks action from Ultimate Pool and are joined by special guest and event winner Shaun Storry

    E52 - IPA Tour 3 round up show with Liam Dunster and Morgan Mcinnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 43:03


    Dan and Scott's round up show of this weekends IPA action from Bournemouth joined by winner of the English Open Professional  Liam Dunster and English Amateur winner Morgan Mcinnes.

    E51 Ultimate Pool round up show with double event winner Shane Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 31:01


    Dan and Scott talk about the weekends action from Ultimate Pool with a guest appearance from double event winner Shane Thompson.

    E50 - IPA Tour 2 round up show with guest Kevin Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 26:47


    Dan and Scott talk about their experience at the IPA tour weekend in Newcastle and catch up with Chairman Kevin Barton.

    E49 - The Dan Apology Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 12:23


    Join Dan and Scott as Dan explains why no guest on the show, they also cover the British Open, Ultimate Pool Pro Series, Ultimate Pool Masters and the upcoming IPA Tour Event

    E48 Shane Thompson - England International

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 64:53


    Dan & Scott are joined by England International and renowned money match player Shane Thompson who gives the boys the lowdown on his career to date. Candid with his views Shane gives his opinion on the current game, what his ambitions are and looks ahead to the Ultimate Pool Pro Series. 

    E47 Jimmy White Snooker Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 98:42


    Dan and Scott are delighted to be joined by Snooker Legend Jimmy White who gives the boys the lowdown on his incredible career.From overcoming adversity to becoming one of the greatest snooker players of all time. Jimmy takes us on an unbelievable journey from the early days in Zans snooker hall and the wonderful tapestry of characters, through the 80s, 90s and why he still loves the game. 

    E46 - Lee Clough IPA World Seniors Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 111:23


    On this episode Dan and Scott are joined by Lee Clough who gives the boys the lowdown on his incredible career. From the early Scottish tours through to the IPA World Seniors Championships. Struggles with self confidence and who is his pool nemesis it is all here. Also, Dan and Scott talk IPA, Ultimate Pool and more. 

    E45 - Gareth Hibbott - IPA World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 73:36


    Dan and Scott are joined by the 2016 IPA World Champion Gareth Hibbott who gives the boys the story of his incredible career. From his early days as an England International, Back to Back 147 breaks and conquering the World. The boys also talk IPA Champions Cup, Ultimate Pool and Q School. 

    E44 - Michaela Tabb - Referee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 112:28


    Dan & Scott recap the IPA Pro Super Series and are joined by trailblazing referee and owner of Blackball Pool Tables Michaela Tabb who gives an eye opening account of her career as a player, referee and now businesswoman. 

    E43 - IPA Pro Series Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 33:49


    In an action packed preview show Dan & Scott are joined by IPA Chairman Kevin Barton & IPA Professionals Marc Farnsworth, Clint I'Anson, Gav Robinson & Mark Boyle for a look at the upcoming IPA Pool Pro Series PPV Event which features legendary Snooker Player Jimmy White. 

    E42 - Ronan McCarthy - 8 Ball Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 82:53


    Dan and Scott are joined by an 8 Ball Pool Legend in Ronan McCarthy who gives the boys a look back on his illustrious career. From the early days hustling at the Jersey Pool Festival, 2 World Finals and the house that Marc Farnsworth built it is all covered. Ronan gives his candid views on the 8 Ball money scene and what he has left to give the game. 

    E41 - Phil Harrison - World 8 Ball Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 80:21


    Dan and Scott are joined by former World 8 Ball Champion Phil Harrison who for the first time gives a comprehensive look back on his incredible career. From the early days on the county scene, playing during the golden era, heading to China, the IPT and winning the World Title. It's all covered here. Plus Dan & Scott give an update on the IPA, Ultimate Pool and who is Dan's hero of the week? 

    E40 - Stuart Bingham - World Snooker Champion 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 107:13


    Dan and Scott are joined by 2015 World Snooker Champion Stuart Bingham who gives the boys the full story behind his amazing Snooker career, from winning the World Amateur Championships all the way through to winning the 2020 Masters. 

    E39 Ben Davies - 2 x 8 Ball World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 73:40


    Dan and Scott are joined by 2 times World 8 Ball Champion Ben Davies who gives the full story of his Pool career, from his very early start in Cue Sports, to making the choice between Snooker & Pool, turning professional, playing on the IPT and returning to his 8 Ball Roots. His journey to becoming World Champion and the creation of Onboard Sportswear. 

    E38 Ultimate Pool Masters Preview Show - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 58:16


    Dan and Scott are joined by commentator Simon Webb, competitor Zak Shepherd and Ultimate Pool Director Will Caldwell to preview the Ultimate Pool Masters tournament which brings a packed field including 8 Ball legends Darren Appleton, Chris Melling and Carl Morris. 

    E37 - Alain Robidoux - Former Professional Snooker Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 119:45


    Dan and Scott are joined by former Canadian Professional Champion Alain Robidoux who gives the boys the full story of his career. From modest beginnings to travelling to the UK to live his dream of becoming a professional snooker player with only £400 in his pocket, limited English but a desire to prove the people who doubted him wrong. From his breakthrough debut season, which included a maximum break, the kindness of Jim Wych, that World Championship Match with Ronnie O'Sullivan to losing his career through the actions of his cue maker. Everything is covered and nothing is off limits, Alain gives the most in depth and candid interview of his career. 

    E36 Robert McKenna 2 x World 8 Ball Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 94:36


    Dan and Scott are joined by 2 time World 8 Ball Champion Robert McKenna who gives the boys the full story of his amazing career. From his early days on the Welsh Pool Scene, to conquering the World twice. Everything is covered including his stint on the IPT and how his style of play influenced the evolution of English 8 Ball

    E35 Carl Morris - 1998 WEPF 8 Ball World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 126:10


    Dan and Scott are joined by 1998 World 8 Ball Champion Carl Morris, everything is covered including his near death experience as a child which led to him losing his hearing, why he believed Lee Kendall was God, how losing money to Keith Brewer was the greatest education in the world. Becoming World Champion, that time foul in 1999 and being unable to escape World Final heartbreak in 2000, no matter where he was in the world. Mind games with Mick Hill and why 'Mr Appleton' to you was his pool nemesis. 

    E34 - Billy Snaddon - World 8 Ball Seniors Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 123:57


    Dan and Scott are joined by former World Snooker Professional Billy Snaddon, who gives the boys the first in depth interview of his career. From humble beginnings in Scotland and the outstanding Scottish Amateur Snooker Scene to Winning the Kings Cup in Thailand in front of their King. Personal tragedy, battles on and off the table, to reinventing himself as an International Pool Player, nothing is left off of the table. 

    E33 Scott Gillespie - WPA World Blackball Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 78:59


    Dan & Scott are joined by Scotland Captain Scott Gillespie, who gives the boys the full story on his glittering career, from his early beginnings to a baptism of fire in 8 Ball Pool. From Coatsbridge to China, beating Neil Robertson 9-0. Lifting the European, World Championship and making a huge dent in the Supreme Series to the hot bed of Scottish Pool, everything is covered! 

    E32 Ultimate Pool Final Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 50:00


    Dan & Scott are joined by Will Caldwell, Simon Webb and Zak Shepherd to give a very special preview of the quarter finals all the way through to the final of Ultimate Pool. With the group stages giving so much drama and surprises, who are they picking to lift the crown?

    E31 - Jim Wych - The Voice of The Mosconi Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 96:40


    On this episode Dan & Scott are joined by former professional Snooker player and World renowned commentator Jim Wych, who for the first time gives an in depth interview covering his Snooker & Commentary career. From humble beginnings in Canada to competing with the best Snooker had to offer in the 1980s and 1990s to commentating across several cue sports. 

    E30 - Karl Boyes - World 8 Ball Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 83:16


    On this Episode Dan and Scott are joined by former WPA World 8 Ball Champion Karl 'Box Office' Boyes, who gives the boys the lowdown on his career and Mosconi Cup exploits. Never afraid to speak his mind Karl also gives his thoughts on Team USA, Joey Grey and the English 8 Ball scenes, and asks why he never gets invited to events! 

    E29 - Lee Kendall - England Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 62:24


    On this episode, Dan and Scott are joined by English 8 Ball legend Lee Kendall, who grants the first in depth interview of his illustrious career. Mosconi Cup exploits, Alex Higgins, being the longest serving England Captain and organising some of the biggest 8 Ball events of all time, it is all covered here! 

    E28 - Alex Chircop - Director of World Pool Ltd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 69:43


    Dan and Scott are joined by Director of World Pool Ltd to discuss the upcoming 250k guaranteed tour. They put the questions forward that everyone has been asking. A frank discussion following Alex's small beginnings to bringing pool its biggest tour to date.

    E27 - Allison Fisher - The GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 102:45


    Dan and Scott are joined by the greatest of all time Allison Fisher, who gives the boys the lowdown on her incredible Hall of Fame career, from her humble beginnings to conquering the world many times this is the most in depth interview Allison has ever given! 

    E26 - Florian 'Venom' Kohler - Trick Shot Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 55:27


    On the final episode of Season 2, Dan and Scott are joined by Trick Shot legend Florian 'Venom' Kohler who gives the boys the lowdown on his illustrious career.  From his humble beginnings in France to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Florian also talks about the American pool scene, what makes a great trick shot and how you break a world record. 

    E25 The 8 Ball Pool Podcast Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 37:18


    Dan and Scott review the year in cue sports, talk previous guests on the show, heroes and Marvel sized villains and what is next for the show.  Stay tuned after the credits for an extra special Christmas gift!  

    E24 - Neil Toms - EPA Tour Organiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 94:13


    Dan and Scott are joined by former professional Pool Player Neil Toms who has recently taken over the running of the EPA Pool Tour. Hear Neil's views on the state of the game, his career and what his plans are for the EPA. Also, Dan and Scott talk Ultimate Pool, The IPA, the recently launched World Pool Limited Tour and a Charity Challenge match Dan has roped Scott into vs the Royal Air Force. 

    E23 - The Ultimate Pool on Freesports Preview Show with Simon Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 48:25


    Dan and Scott preview the debut tournament of Ultimate Pool with the voice of Freesports Pool Simon Webb. Featuring a World Class field including Mick Hill, Chris Melling, Phil Harrison and Shootout King Jordan Shepherd, who are we picking for glory in what promises to be a top quality tournament? 

    E22 - Head of SightRight Stephen Feeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 116:49


    Dan and Scott catch up with the founder of SightRight Stephen Feeney, Stephen has coached many of the greats in Snooker including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams and Stephen Hendry. Can Stephen improve Dan's game? Listen and find out! 

    E21 - The Mosconi Cup 2020 Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 91:31


    Dan and Scott preview the 2020 Mosconi Cup with Special Guests Emily Frazer, Jim Wych & Chris Melling. Who are they picking and why? 

    E20 - John 'Rusty' Wheeler - Australian Pool Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 78:49


    Dan and Scott are joined by an icon of Australian Pool in John 'Rusty' Wheeler. Rusty talks us through his career including winning the World Team Championships with Australia, the Australian Pool Scene (including his players to watch) and playing a game for his index finger! Rusty does not hold back with his views on the state of the game and where it is headed. WARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! 

    E19 - Kelly Fisher - BCA Hall of Fame Inductee 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 75:25


    Dan and Scott speak to BCA Hall of Fame Inductee Kelly Fisher, who gives the guys the lowdown on her epic career. From her early days in Snooker, moving to America with just $700 dollars in her pocket and returning from adversity to become a World Champion again! 

    E18 - Liam Dunster - IPA World Number 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 54:52


    Dan and Scott are joined by world number 1 Liam Dunster.  Scott has criticised Liam for his slow play in almost all previous episodes so what will he have to say about it?Can you  guess what other sport he was European champion in?

    E17 IPA update with chairman Kevin Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 52:13


    Dan and Scott catch up with IPA Chairman Kevin Barton who gives the guys an exclusive insight into the IPA's 2021 season

    E16 - Pat Holtz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 70:09


    Dan and Scott are joined be Pat 'silky' Holtz. The all round cue sport master from Scotland

    E15 - Ross McInnes - Multiple World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 95:10


    Dan and Scott are joined by Scottish Legend Ross McinnesRoss gives his unique insight into the 8 ball pool scene both past and present.

    E14 - Barbara Taylor - 2018 World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 95:12


    Barbara Taylor is one of the most respected players on the scene. World Champion 2018 and England Captain, they don't get much better. An honest interview with a genuinely nice person on and off the table.

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