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The Snooker Hall Podcast

Dan Murrin, The Snooker Hall
Snooker
Mark Selby
World Snooker Championship
Barry Hawkins
Snooker World Championship
Ronnie O'sullivan
Sheffield
Welsh Open
The Crucible
Mark Allen
Jeddah
Shanghai Masters
The Crucible Almanac
World Championship
Brentwood Centre
Jack Lisowski
World Cup
Sean O'sullivan
Berlin
The Masters

Unpopular opinions on snooker, analysis of the latest tournaments, correspondence from The Snooker Hall Community and a string of fantastic guests from all corners of the snooker world; journalists, referees, players, coaches, superfans and more. Get in touch: contactus@thesnookerhall.com

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Latest Episodes

Harvey, the creator of the X account "Mark Williams' Tweets Explained" joins me to chat about the English Open, the season so far, which players would be good in a bar fight and how snooker can better engage with fans.

David Caulfield, founder of Snooker HQ, joins me to praise Mark Selby's dominant win in Taiyuan. We also discuss which players could be in trouble this season and the controversy around Hossein Vafaei's "safety" shot.

Special guest Tatiana Woollaston joins me to talk about her career to date, life on the tour, the atmosphere during matches and the more difficult aspects of being a snooker referee.

Nick Metcalfe joins me for a bumper episode to discuss his journalism career, the new snooker season, which players to watch out for, post match interviews from players, sportswashing and England’s agonising defeat in the World Cup.

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David Caulfield
Founder and editor of Snooker HQ; journalist
Snooker HQ
Episode: Episode 85 - China Open review with David Caulfield
Tatiana Woollaston
Referee on the snooker tour, officiated major finals since 2024
Episode: Episode 84 - Tatiana Woollaston joins the podcast
Nick Metcalfe
Respected sports journalist and co-host of Talking Snooker with Phil Haig
TNT Sports (former/current work mentioned)
Episode: Episode 83 - Nick Metcalfe joins the podcast
Michael Day
Chief writer for Totally Snookered and new play-by-play commentator for WST Play
Totally Snookered / World Snooker Tour
Episode: Episode 82 - Season preview with Michael Day
Sean O'Sullivan
Professional snooker player returning to the tour
Professional snooker
Episode: Episode 81 - Sean O'Sullivan joins the podcast
Neal Foulds
Former top player, now analyst and commentator
Episode: Episode 80 - Neal Foulds discusses the World Championship
Chris Downer
Creator of The Crucible Almanac
The Crucible Almanac
Episode: Episode 78 - Chris Downer joins the podcast
Gary Moss
Avid snooker fan, described as one of the most insightful voices in snooker
The Snooker Hall Podcast
Episode: Episode 77 - Judgement Day review with Gary Moss
Dave Tindall
Journalist covering snooker and golf; contributor to Betfair and The Guardian
Betfair; The Guardian
Episode: Episode 76 - Dave Tindall joins the podcast

Host

Dan Moran
Host of The Snooker Hall Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The Snooker Hall Podcast

    Dan is a knowledgeable host and attracts a variety of guests from different areas of the snooker world. If you enjoy Snooker Scene and Talking Snooker, this will be a welcome addition to your snooker podcast listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BC1874
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant independent snooker podcast

    Snooker needs more content like this. The host speaks and honestly and frankly, sharing some different opinions. He has good chemistry with the guests and the topics are wide ranging and (usually) very interesting. This is not just your average, bog standard snooker chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneMinuteLeft
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    The host speaks with honesty and he has good chemistry with guests. The snooker topics are varied and well presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneMinuteLeft
    Denmark2 years ago
  • A proper fans podcast.

    The guests are varied and engaging, the host offers strong points of view and the episodes are not super long. A must listen for snooker fans everywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMSnowdrop
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good lad

    Dan has an annoying voice but he surely knows what hes talking about. Honest opinion and down to point in the world of snooker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lechiu
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Dan is a knowledgeable host and attracts a variety of guests from different areas of the snooker world.
Shorter episodes with honest opinions and strong guest dynamics are highly praised.
The host speaks honestly with good chemistry and wide-ranging, often interesting topics.

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Episode 85 - China Open review with David Caulfield
Q: Could you clarify the Snooker HQ stance on the latest rankings update and where viewers should look for post-event analyses?
Caulfield explains that Snooker HQ provides ranking updates and post-event analyses on snookerhq.com, offering timely summaries after each ranking event to complement live coverage.
Episode 85 - China Open review with David Caulfield
Q: Is there anyone you've got your eye on who might challenge for a tournament win, or perhaps be under pressure at the other end of the scale?
Caulfield mentions rising talents like Changbing Yu and notes Luka Vassale as a potentially exciting player, while also acknowledging players who are struggling to convert early career form into titles, such as Zhu Yulong; overall, there is optimism about upcoming opportunities but recognition of risks involved for several players.
Episode 85 - China Open review with David Caulfield
Q: Well, speaking of pleasure, given your time zone, is it easier for you to watch Snooker when it's based in China or when it's based elsewhere?
Watching in China offers a more convenient schedule for Caulfield, especially with one-hour differences, allowing more live viewing without the wee hours, while he also values catch-up options for balancing commitments.
Episode 84 - Tatiana Woollaston joins the podcast
Q: How has the role of women in snooker refereeing evolved, and what impact does representation have on young players?
She notes that opportunities were expanded starting with Michaela Tapp, and while the industry remains demanding, skill and consistency win respect; seeing women in high‑profile roles can be empowering and motivating for young girls.
Episode 84 - Tatiana Woollaston joins the podcast
Q: Hi Tatiana. Is it nerve-racking having to stand in the arena as the players are introduced, and how difficult is it to replace multiple balls after a foul?
Tatiana describes butterflies as a natural part of refereeing that fade with routine; replacing balls after a foul is made easier today by video replay, though she emphasizes doing it herself when possible to save time and maintain trust with players.

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1. David Caulfield
2. Tatiana Woollaston
3. Nick Metcalfe
4. Michael Day
5. Sean O'Sullivan
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