Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Higgins

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington DC today to discuss a Gaza ceasefire proposal with US President Donald Trump, and US stocks are booming again despite uncertainty about the wider economy. Plus, Hong Kong's stock exchange is attracting lots of companies, and venture capital is putting its own tech-focused spin on a private equity business model. Mentioned in this podcast:Israel to join ceasefire talks despite ‘unacceptable' response from HamasNetanyahu and Trump to discuss new Gaza deal at White HouseAre we rallying, or overcorrecting?Hong Kong listings pipeline hits record high as equity market boomsTech venture firms deploy private equity ‘roll-up' strategyToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Ethan Plotkin, Katya Kumkova, and Jess Smith. Additional help from Alex Higgins and Peter Barber. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebekah, Ismail, and Michael introduce the upcoming Platypus International Convention, featuring Bill Ayers, Chris Cutrone, Alex Higgins, Michael Kazin, Branko Marcetic, Dave McKerracher, and Pamela Nogales among many more speakers, teach-ins, and social events. Is There a Left in the 21st Century? April 3rd-5th Chicago, IL Full line-up available at https://www.platypus.events --- Check out our past events at https://platypus1917.org

Alan reveals breaking news on The Crucible race. News and views on the latest from Telford. A look ahead to the next day or two. Reminiscing on an Alex Higgins demo, and uncovering the exact date that snooker was first televised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Snooker World Championship in full swing, Ben takes us for a break around the table with a potted history of snoooker, with some billiards and pool thrown in. There are tales of deathly dull games, the day inclement weather halted a match and the story of one snooker referee's brush with musical superstardom. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @VanderLaugh Follow us on Instagram: @worstfoot  Join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/9buWKthgfx Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to us on Patreon if you'd like to support the show during this whole pandemic thing, and especially as we work on our first book and plan some live shows! https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward Worst Foot Forward is part of Podnose: www.podnose.com

Well today is a very special day as we welcome our second celebrity guest World Champion Snooker Player Cliff ThorburnPatrick and Martin have a great informal chat to Cliff who now lives back in Canada.Clifford Charles Devlin Thorburn  (born 16 January 1948) is a Canadian retired professional Snooker player,  Nicknamed "The Grinder" because of his slow, determined style of play.Cliff won the World Snooker Championship in 1980 defeating Alex Higgins 18–16 in the final. He is generally recognised as the sport's first world champion from outside the United Kingdom and he remains the only world champion from the Americas.  He was runner-up in two other world championships, losing 21–25 to John Spencer in the 1977 final and 6–18 to Steve Davis in the 1983 final. At the 1983 tournament, Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum break of 147 in a World Championship match, achieving the feat in his second-round encounter with Terry Griffiths.Ranked World Number one during the 1981 - 1982 season, Thorburn was the first non-British player to top the snooker world rankings. He won the Invitational Masters in 1983, 1985, and 1986, making him the first player to win the tournament three times and the first to retain the title. Chris retired from the main professional tour in 1996. Inducted into Canada's Sporting Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Snooker Hall of Fame in 2014, he competed later in his career in Snooker Legends events and on the World Series tour, winning the 2018 Seniors Masters at the Crucible Theatre at age 70. He retired from competitive snooker after the 2022 seniors.#HeartTransplant#EbsteinsAnomaly#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#ChronicIllness#The grinder#Snooker#BilliardsCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.Check out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.com

In the latest episode of the WPBSA Snooker Podcast we recall the story of the 1982 World Snooker Championship - among the best remembered editions of the tournament in its rich and storied history. Host Michael McMullan is joined by former world number two Tony Knowles - who so memorably dethroned the defending champion Steve Davis 10-1 in the opening round - and John Skilbeck, author of Goody Two Shoes, a fantastic new book which chronicles the story of the event in unparalled detail. The duo of course revisit that famous first round win for Knowles, one of a number of first round shocks which left the draw wide open, as well as that clearance by Alex Higgins against Jimmy White in the semi-finals and much more from the event. We reflect on snooker's wider boom period of the 1980s and what it was like for Knowles as one of the key protagonists of the era, whilst he also looks ahead to future opportunities as he continues to battle it out on the baize in 2024. Follow the WPBSA via our official website and social platforms: X Facebook Instagram YouTube

Alex Higgins was the two-times World Snooker champion from Northern Ireland whose speedy style of play helped turn the game into a must-watch sport. But, away from the table, he was a wild boy – whose gambling, drinking and womanising eventually led to his downfall. He died in 2010 at the age of 61. Producer Vicky Farncombe uses archive interviews to tell the story of Alex ‘Hurricane' Higgins in his own words.(Photo: Alex Higgins. Credit: Getty Images)

How many elite sportsmen know their way round a modular synthesiser?Steve Davis was the first modern star of snooker. He dominated the game in the 1980s, winning six world titles, appearing in 8 of the 9 finals between 1981 and 1989. He was ranked number one in the world for seven consecutive years, posted the first ever 147 maximum break in official competition, and was easily (Alex Higgins hipsters aside) established as the best player ever to play the game by the end of that decade.As well as being the most successful player at that point, he was also the first snooker player to do product endorsements, and fully participate in the emerging business of sports entertainment, guided by the legendary manager and promoter Barry Hearn.What brings him to the Not A Diving Podcast is his second career as a DJ and member of The Utopia Strong, an experimental band in which he plays modular synth.That's a late-career curve ball if ever there was one. But since he's also been President of the British Chess Federation and competed in serious poker tournaments, it's perhaps not as much of a surprise as it might be.I was incredibly excited to talk to Steve, and he didn't disappoint... the first NDP guest to have appeared on I'm A Celebrity is always going to be a good episode isn't it?If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a credit or debit card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation there in the public channels, so please do!Listen to all (most of) the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

fWotD Episode 2480: John Spencer (snooker player) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Sunday, 18 February 2024 is John Spencer (snooker player).John Spencer (18 September 1935 – 11 July 2006) was an English professional snooker player. One of the most dominant players of the 1970s, he won the World Snooker Championship three times, in 1969, 1971 and 1977. He worked as a snooker commentator for the BBC from 1978 to 1998, and served for 25 years on the board of the sport's governing body, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), including a stint as chairman from 1990 until his retirement from the board in 1996.Born in Radcliffe, Lancashire, Spencer started playing snooker on a full-sized table at age 14 and compiled his first century break aged 15. He was conscripted for National Service at age 18, and lost interest in playing snooker for over ten years before taking it up again in 1964. He reached the final of the English Amateur Championship for three years in a row, claiming the title at his third attempt in 1966. He turned professional in 1967—the same year as his amateur rivals Gary Owen and Ray Reardon—and won the world title as a debutant at the 1969 World Snooker Championship, which was staged as a knockout tournament for the first time since 1957, following a series of challenge matches from 1964 to 1968. Spencer defeated Owen 37–24 in the final to become the first World Champion of snooker's modern era. His title defence in 1970 ended with a 33–37 loss in the semi-finals to Reardon, the eventual winner.He secured his second world title at the 1971 World Championship in Sydney, Australia, defeating Warren Simpson 37–29 in the final to become the first player to win the world title at a knockout event staged overseas. He reached the final again in 1972 but lost 31–37 to Alex Higgins. He won his third world title in 1977, beating Cliff Thorburn 25–21 in the final to become the first player to win the World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, where the tournament has been staged annually ever since. Spencer's other notable victories include the inaugural Masters in 1975, where he defeated Reardon on a re-spotted black in the deciding frame of the final, the inaugural Irish Masters in 1978, and three editions of the BBC's Pot Black series. In 1979, he became the first player to compile a maximum break at a professional tournament, although it was not recorded as an official maximum because the pockets on the table had not been measured against the required specifications.One of the first major professional players to use a two-piece cue, Spencer was noted for his unusual cue action and immense cue power. His later career was severely affected by the ocular version of myasthenia gravis, which was first diagnosed in 1985 and had symptoms including double vision. He made his last Crucible appearance at the 1986 World Championship, losing 7–10 to Higgins in the first round. His last notable achievement in professional play was reaching the quarter-finals of the 1987 British Open at age 51, where he lost 3–5 to Jimmy White. He retired from professional competition in 1992 because of ill health, but continued to perform in exhibition matches and served as chairman of the WPBSA for another four years. Diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2003, he died in a hospice near Bolton on 11 July 2006, aged 70. The trophy for the World Seniors Masters tournament was named in his memory in 2018.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:03 UTC on Sunday, 18 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see John Spencer (snooker player) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Arthur Neural.

In this episode we talk with Year 9 Head of Year, Alex Higgins, about how we support our Year 9s in picking their GCSE options. The second half of this episode will include a re-broadcast from last year where we take you on a tour of the Year 9 GCSE options marketplace, where year 10 students who have been studying their GCSE course for a few months advise Year 9s in a marketplace format about why they should pick certain GCSE options.

This week we look at people creating mayhem just for the joy of creating mayhem. First, we look at snooker legend Jimmy White, particularly when he teams up with fellow madman Alex Higgins. Next, we look at the total mayhem of mob football at the Atherstone Ball game. Lastly, we look at the player who never played, Carlos Kaiser and his brush with organised crime. We are doing two live Sports Bizarre shows in Melbourne in February at the Corner Hotel. You can buy tickets here: Tuesday 20th February Tuesday 27th February We are kicking off at the Corner Hotel because it's a two minute walk from Mick's house, but don't worry if you're not in Victoria, we will be announcing more dates in the near future. If you'd like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you'll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Molby On The Spot Trev Downey and Reds legend Jan Molby reflect on the week that was for Liverpool. Jan talks about Klopp's midfield experimentation, with Szoboszlai swopped to accommodate Elliot as a right-sided midfielder and Mac Allister continuing in the 6 role. The lads discuss Endo in this context and Trev asks Jan if he ever had any 'project' players while he was a manager - the answer is both revealing and entertaining. There is a chat about the ongoing Trent experiment and whether or not Joe Gomez should have started for this particular game and the lads reflect on one point from six in the wake of other results in the Premier League. Jan gives his opinion on Roberto De Zerbi as a manager and this leads into a conversation about Manchester United, Ten Haag and the dearth of truly great managers in the current era. Trev and Jan assess the next batch of games after the international break and there's a high degree of optimism that it can be a productive period for Klopp's men and Jan tells Trev about his night out with Ian Rush, Jimmy White and Alex Higgins when all of them were in their 80s pomp.Prefer to listen to our shows without the ads? We've got your back, just head on over to http://anfieldindexpro.com and supercharge your listening experience.Chat and debate 24/7 with other Reds, join our FREE Discord community at https://bit.ly/3geu605Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3u9gYShFind us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3KWFxbdSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KXImsjFREE iOS app: https://apple.co/3KSqdMGFREE Android app: https://bit.ly/32KMxqm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada. The 1980 world champion discusses how he put Canada on the snooker map, his fierce rivalry with Alex Higgins and that historic first 147 at The Crucible.

Nick and Phil welcome all-time snooker great John Higgins to the podcast for a marquee episode. The four-time world champion speaks to us at length about his incredible life and career in the sport. Among the many topics we cover are: Higgins and his relationships with fellow Class of 92 members Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams; confrontations with Alex Higgins; turning professional and his early days on tour; his first world title in 1998 and further glory at the Crucible; losing three successive world finals and his future in the game. Plus for the first time, Higgins talks in detail about his ban in 2010 after being set up and secretly recorded by a Sunday newspaper. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Your feedback would be much appreciated. And a review of the podcast, especially if you listen via Apple, would be especially welcome. We'll return next time to reflect on this special conversation with Higgins. If you want to contact us on any snooker matter, you can do so via Twitter @TalkingSnooker or by emailing talkingsnooker@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 54 I chat with legendary music agent, manager, star maker and impresario Harvey Lisberg about being a gambling maniac, hating the punk scene and almost signing Queen.Follow Harvey onhttps://harveylisberg.com/Buy his book I'm Into Something GoodFollow One More Tune onhttps://www.instagram.com/onemoretunepodcasthttps://twitter.com/onemoretunepodFollow The One More Tune Artist Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ibJ3ZzmuZGqLW4FB6ZAdD?si=8b41c4aad7804c28Songs Used With Artists PermissionPodcast Music by Slim GoodyPodcast Artwork by Peter DoyleProduced by Ian Byrne Support the show

The man who has spent 40 years making cues for the likes of Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Steve Davis, Shaun Murphy and dozens of others joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell for a chat.

Nick and Phil kick off 2023 in style with a look ahead to one of the sport's most treasured events, the Masters, with a very special guest in 1997 world champion Ken Doherty. There's a preview of every first round match to come at Alexandra Palace, while Nick, Phil and Ken all pick their tournament winner.Ken also reflects on his wonderful life and career in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago, that infamous missed black in the Masters final and his good friend Alex Higgins.This episode is the third this season to be brought to you by Sporting Life, one of the UK's leading sports betting and content websites. Please visit sportinglife.com/snooker for some fantastic content, including Richard Mann's betting previews ahead of the Masters, the latest column from Neal Foulds and Nick's forthcoming exclusive interview with John Higgins.*4 minutes - Latest on match fixing scandal, including the suspension of Zhao Xintong*18 minutes - Masters first round preview + prediction of tournament winner*49 minutes - Reflections on Doherty's life in snooker, including Crucible glory a quarter of a century ago*One hour, two minutes - Stunning Alex Higgins impression from Ken

Nick and Phil are joined by journalist John Skilbeck, the author of a new book on the 1982 World Championship, to talk at length about the extraordinary life and times of Alex Higgins. The world titles in 72 and 82, including that break, the genius on the table, the chaos and scandal off it. And so much more. Please send us your thoughts - tweet us at TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

Nick and Phil are joined by former top star, now brilliant broadcaster, Neal Foulds. There's plenty of chat about Neal's playing career, including his early days on tour, beating Alex Higgins at the Crucible and his tournament successes. Plus Neal talks about becoming a pundit and offers his views on the state of the game today. Your correspondence includes questions about Neal playing an exhibition on the Isle of Wight as a teenager, his memories of Goffs and daily enjoyment of Radio 2's PopMaster.

The 2nd and concluding part of an excellent talk with one of the most quotable snooker players around, Romford's own Mark King.Forgive me, I recorded the intro after Part 1 so I talk about events coming up some of which have happened by the time this goes out. Regards our Xmas quiz, Phil Seymour has had to pull out since recording this and Neil Robertson has signed up - more to come hopefully so it should be fun on 20 December.For viewers, you get to see Mark showing off the Alex Higgins trophy near the end for his Northern Ireland Open victory in 2016.Check us out at www.talkingballs.org and email us at hello@talkingballs.orgWe're on lots of social media channels and our videos of most of these episodes are on our YouTube Channel.Please like us, subscribe, follow, rate etc to get the word out to others.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ga...License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC

Join AOFAS Young Physician Committee co-hosts Jie Chen and Matt MacDonald as they share fellowship program selection advice with 4th year resident Alex Higgins.  Recorded live at the 2021 AOFAS Annual Meeting in Charlotte. For additional educational resources visit https://www.aofas.org/

Choccy, Matthew and Mark are joined by snooker legend and four-time world champion John Higgins. We delve deeper into the mixed results of John's TV quiz show history; a love of US soap Dallas; a penchant for Chinese waistcoats; his dad's nickname for a Celtic great; a disconcerting introduction to Alex Higgins and plenty more besides.Music by Liam McClair and Crowander See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Maverick in sport, a link to my childhood following of what was then a marginal sport with a small cult following but has grown to be a worldwide sport with huge prize funds.

This man is a master storyteller. Years of hanging out with the likes of Jimmy White, Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, and so many other ‘Gods of Snooker' has given Ken a treasure trove of brilliant stories, jokes and great gossip. We have the pleasure of hearing:· The one about skipping a snooker championship opening to hang out with Jimmy White and The Rolling Stones in Asia (and getting fined for it)· The one about meeting the Man Utd team in their dressing room and being blanked by everyone except for a certain elusive Frenchman· The one about the biggest gaff he ever made in the commentary box The list goes on and on. Jump in and I promise you will have a great laugh. And in brand new comedy, exclusive to YOU as a loyal fan of The Mario Rosenstock podcast, NPHET's Tony Holohan is on patrol again…Enjoy! Mario See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! 

On this episode I'm joined by legendary snooker player Cliff Thorburn. One of the most recognizable names in the sport, Cliff has gained an international fan base due to the many things he has brought to the world of snooker. Join us as we discuss winning the world title in1980, his amazing maximum break in 1983 (which was the first 147 break ever made at the World Championships) and his rivalry with the late Alex Higgins.

1985 snooker world champion Dennis Taylor discusses his life growing up in Northern Ireland, his dispute with Alex Higgins, and the night 18.5m people watched him pot the black.

Terry Curran is our guest on What Happened To You? this week as he reminisces about his time delighting the crowds at Doncaster Rovers, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday, Everton, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town. Terry is on great form as we pick through the best bits of his Shoot! Super Focus interview from around 1981 including what he thought about the likes of Jack Charlton and Brian Clough, spending time with snooker wildman Alex Higgins, and the prospect of taking one of Charlie's Angels out on a date. Host: Mark Godfrey. Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jimmy White and Neal Foulds join Andy Goldstein for the final episode of season one of The Break, as we debate the greatest rivalries in snooker history.We kick off with the intense battles between two very contrasting characters in Steve Davis and Alex Higgins, and go on to discuss famous feuds involving Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and latterly Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and John Higgins.Jimmy also talks in depth about his tussles with Davis, and how "you knew if you were playing Steve Davis, you were going to be in a war." We hope you enjoyed the first series of The Break - and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Doherty joins Kieran Poole to chat serving Alex Higgins, U2 and colourful socks from his mum. Get involved by telling us the strangest place you have spotted a snooker player using the hashtag #SnookerTableTalk. Recorded at Alexandra Palace for the Dafabet Masters. *LIVE SHOW ALERT* We must also tell you about our live podcast recording on Wednesday 29th January, taking place at the Berlin Tempodrom for the BetVictor German Masters. Kieran will be joined by special guests and if you have tickets for the evening session, pop along a bit earlier to be in the audience. We are kicking off at 6:45pm.

Jay Wearden started his DJ career in 1988, initially as a scratch DJ in a Hip Hop group. He gained his first weekly residency at Manchester's Precinct 13 in the same year.At the age of 19, after an unsuccessful stint in Ibiza, Jay secured a weekly Thursday & Saturday night at the infamous Thunderdome. The seminal club was packed to the rafters every week and became the go-to venue for the masses who wanted an alternative to what the Hacienda had to offer. Whilst forging a strong partnership with his mentor, the highly respected DJ Steve Williams, Jay also built a large local following of Hardcore Ravers. This period was the most fundamental period in his career which gave him his foundations in his future musical style and direction.He became one of the key players in the rise of the House scene in Manchester, playing at the well documented Blackburn raves and across the country, primarily a constant feature of huge Streetrave parties around Scotland.Join me, Derick Karma as I chat with Jay about his first trip up to Scotland and the night Alex Higgins (ex-world champion snooker player) was playing pool with people who were in various states of consciousness.Please follow me on your social media channels and let me keep you updated about the show :)Derick Karma Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DerickKarmaDerick Karma Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/derickkarmaFree Downloads Derick Karma Soundcloud Page https://soundcloud.com/derickkarmaTales from the Rave Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hiM620NfqbStcnZDjRfgk?si=vu-HUDy6RF6vaj-82Arr2gDerick Karma Spotify artist https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KV5lHR5WJr3d8o6lY9i1Y

Dennis Taylor’s journey from factory worker in Tyrone to the pinnacle of snooker was more than bizarre and unusual. He left Ireland without a snooker cue or any thought of turning professional. At that time there was barely a professional version of the game. He explains to Jarlath how he realised that he had a talent by chance in a local snooker club in the north of England (6:00). Within 5 years he was listed as one of the top ten players in the world and gunning for the world title.  Dennis opens up about the unseen grind of the game (20:00), his friendship with the late Alex Higgins (55:00), the effects of being an overnight celebrity (24:00), Ronnie O’Sullivan (35:00) and much much more. Whether you’re a snooker fan or not, this is an episode about a unique life you can’t fail to enjoy with one of the best characters ever to play the game. To access the full back catalogue of 199 Irishman Abroad episodes visit patreon.com/irishmanabroad. You can also gain access to the entire Irishman Abroad archive of episodes through our iPhone and Android Apps. Download the Irishman Abroad Android or iPhone apps for free using the links below. https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/an-irishman-abroad-by-jarlath-regan/id1101165812?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=irishman.jarlath.com.anirishmanabroad&hl=en_IE An Irishman Abroad is brought to you by Currency Fair. Currency Fair is the official partner of the podcast. To get great exchange rates and to avoid ridiculous bank and broker charges when transferring money to anywhere in the world go to currencyfair.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Snooker is the most intensely psychological sport. A one-on-one battle of nerves, where the course of history can be determined by a single ball, potted or missed. Many assume the sport to be slow and repetitive. But behind the bowties and waistcoats lurks turbulence and controversial characters. Snooker is a game of contradictions and juxtapositions like no other. In general the game rewards consistency and risk aversion. However, it is rife with individuals who go against the grain. In this podcast Studios resident, member of Common Study, film-maker and snooker player, Louis-Jack, discusses his latest work in progress. Hurricane looks back at the tumultuous life of Alex Higgins, one of the sports most loved and controversial characters, through the lens of the modern understandings of mental Health. Louis-Jack explores the psychological aspects of snooker and suggests that a consideration of this can support people generally with mental health in daily life. The interview was recorded in the Snooker Rooms of Somerset House Studios. Podcast produced by Jo Barratt for Somerset House Studios.

Ahead of the new Northern Irish Open, Dave Hendon and Clive Everton discuss the careers of Alex Higgins and Dennis Taylor.

Ashley Giles was an England cricketer playing on the biggest stage of all, contesting an Ashes series in Australia, when the call came from home. His wife, Stine, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour – the size of a cricket ball. A decade ago she had surgery to remove it, and then -- later -- further treatment when a second tumour was discovered. Now, Ashley and Stine have founded the Giles Trust to help the next person that finds them self in the same situation. Dallas with Balls The new BBC drama The Rack Pack recalls a time when Britain was Snooker Loopy. How the brilliant but dull Steve Davis and the mercurial but flawed Alex Higgins took the sport to the top of television ratings. Steve Davis and his then manager, Barry Hearn, recall the 1980s heyday captured in the film, along with Steve Davis and Barry Hearn, actors Will Merrick and Kevin Bishop. Racing the Clock British sprinter Charles Eugster breaking records at 95, ‘The Golden Bolt’ doing likewise in Japan at the age of 105 ... veteran athletes are capturing the imagination as never before. Whatever happened to taking it easy? 88-year-old Betty Jean McHugh tells us that’s not an option. Since her first marathon at 55, she’s run another 20+ and broken multiple age-group world records. When she started, she’d train in the dark so people wouldn’t point and stare at an old lady out running. Why it’s Family Fortunes, not Family Feuds The Borlees are runners - Dad and Coach Jacques, identical twins Jonathon and Kevin, little brother Dylan and big sister Olivia. After three of them qualified for the Beijing Olympics, and two for London 2012, they're aiming for all four siblings to be on the plane to Rio. The three brothers join us from their training base in South Africa to talk Rio, family and what it's like having your Dad tell you what to do every day. Why world beaters can’t beat the Fever With the Australian Open nearing the end of its first week, this must be a strange time for Robin Soderling. It's the first Grand Slam event since his retirement last month. Once the fourth best player in the world, Glandular Fever had prevented him from playing a match since 2011. One person who wasn't surprised at all by Soderling's decision was Kate Grey. A year out from London 2012, the Paralympic swimmer was World Number One and favourite for gold. But, by the time the Games came around, she'd already been forced into retirement. Kate describes how coaches just thought she was tired, and then how her hair started to fall out and how she took so many antibiotics she became immune to their effects. Arthur who? When 1009 not-out was scored this month by a Mumbai schoolboy, the cricketing world compared him to Sachin Tendulkar and predicted a bright future. But what about the man whose record he broke? English schoolboy Arthur Collins, with his scored of 628, had held the world record for more than hundred years. Arthur's name was mentioned in this month's stories .. but that's about all. Four glorious afternoons of batting promised so much, but Arthur was weighed down by all the expectation. He joined the army and played for his regiment before, like so many, losing his life in the First World War.

Dave Hendon talks to Clive Everton about snooker in the 1970s. They discuss Ray Reardon, John Spencer, Alex Higgins, Eddie Charlton, Terry Griffiths, the BBC, how Clive invented the Masters and much more!

In 2010 Sean and Gerry recall the time they played snooker with Alex Higgins.

With all the crap summer weather on both sides of the pond, we go back to February and a tournament in the frozen North(ish) with some very warm people. With a cameo by 1990 British Open champ Bob Chaperon.Download this episode!Subscribe!Sudbury TourismSnow Tournament Results @ SnookerlineSudbury Photo Gallery @ BaizealityIt's worth noting that for more than a few years, this tournament has been dedicated to the memory of Gabe Tarini, who was a very important part of the snooker community in that region, and helped make it what so impresses us today.Here's Chaperon after winning the 1990 British Open, along with the man he defeated: Alex Higgins. Yes, Bob's hair has improved since then.