Snooker Scene Podcast

Dave Hendon battles a determined hotel driller to bring an update on the China Open and hear the latest from listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Alex Higgins on Give Us A Clue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYtjmVIZuqE&t=433s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon joins forces with Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh from the Talking Snooker podcast for the second annual Summer Special. Topics include the current China swing, the issue of block qualifiers, ideal summer locations for tournaments, snooker in the media, snooker in popular culture and some non-snooker recommendations. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at Judd Trump's victory in the Shanghai Masters as the world no.1 reminds everyone that he is still a winner on the big occasion. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon is joined by journalist Chris Shaw to talk about his new book To the Max, his personal quest to witness a live 147. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Max-Celebrating-snookers-147-break/dp/1836156596/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T2KER32MS5QX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TqsFru-X4E-ofpz3oJ4_rVVC6pApCM5cqdMXax4R0tXv6CgJoR9C1wVkMb0q3JkR.1jA-_oDJhqDc-gGywLCT1AzQeDFXldywFLaaHnEyG0U&dib_tag=se&keywords=to+the+max&qid=1785258608&s=books&sprefix=to+the+max%2Cstripbooks%2C180&sr=1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon asks if some 147s are more equal than others and hears the latest listener views. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to next week's Shanghai Masters, the first major event of the new season. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Britain welcomes yet another prime minister, Dave Hendon considers the politicians who have visited snooker tournaments and hears from listeners about the latest burning issues. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon welcomes our new robot sponsor and hears from listeners on topics such as changing the playing surface, merchandise and commentator neutrality. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon is joined by Phil Yates to discuss the history of snooker in China and what the future may hold. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the case for snooker in the Olympics and hears the latest views of listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the strengths and weaknesses of the potential replacement venues for the World Championship while the Crucible is being refurbished and hears the latest views of listeners. There is no quiz this week. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon butchers a quiz, considers the best format for a World Cup, hears from Tony in Australia about his Crucible trip and answers other listener queries. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon breaks off from commentating on the qualifiers to consider: Mean - social media's toxicity driving players off platforms Moody - Stan's not happy with Kyren Magnificent - Shaun Murphy OBE Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the new season and reflects on the women's World Championship, Q School and Ken Doherty's retirement announcement. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon ends his look at the new season prospects of the top 16 by discussing the players ranked 4-1: Wu Yize, Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the players who start the new season ranked 8-5: Kyren Wilson, Mark Williams, Shaun Murphy and John Higgins. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon considers the players who start the new season ranked 12-9: Mark Allen, Xiao Guodong, Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks at the prospects this season for the players ranked 16 to 13: Si Jiahui, Ding Junhui, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Chris Wakelin. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon looks ahead to the new season by considering the prospects of four players outside the top 16: Chang Bingyu, Luca Brecel, Stan Moody and Jack Lisowski. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendon unveils his personal top ten moments of a memorable 2025/26 season. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices