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The Talking Balls Podcast

  • Episode 76 - Martin O' Donnell (Reloaded)

    7 SEP 2022 · This is a reloaded chat from last year with likeable Anglo-Irish player Martin O'Donnell. He saw the funny side of the criticism for playing a slow game at times and explained what may be behind it. We enjoyed meeting Martin and hope that he'll be back on the Tour as soon as possible. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ga... License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC
    1h 22m 6s
  • Episode 75 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Champion (Part2)

    31 AUG 2022 · We continue our chat with Scottish snooker star and also World Champion from 2006. A really engaging and enjoyable chat with a man who is proving to be a constant threat in ranking tournaments and somebody who isn't shy of talking about the mental side of life, on and off the table. This episode was recorded on 10 August 2022. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo... License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
    40m 6s
  • Episode 74 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Snooker Champion (Part1)

    24 AUG 2022 · We met Scottish snooker star and also World Champion in 2006 with two other final appearances to boot. A really engaging and enjoyable chat with a man who is proving to be a constant threat in ranking tournaments and somebody who isn't shy of talking about the mental side of life, on and off the table. This is part 1 with part 2 to follow in a week. This episode was recorded on 10 August 2022. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo... License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
    40m 28s
  • Episode 73 - Phil Seymour (Reloaded)

    17 AUG 2022 · In this reloaded episode from last year we met Phil Seymour, MC and presenter as well as all of the other things he does in sport and with people. Since this came out originally Phil has started his own podcast with former World Snooker Champion called 'The Onefourseven Podcast' which is an excellent listen. Phil was very engaging and funny and a real positive force and we hope you enjoy it. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/ga... License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC
    1h 30m 53s
  • Episode 72 - Alan Bell, coach and teacher to World Champions

    10 AUG 2022 · When you've coached the likes of Jimmy White, Stuart Bingham and Joe Johnson to name but a few over a 37 year career, you've got some stories to tell. This was a great insight into how players can improve and how coaches can spot where there is extra potential and the chat is peppered with some anecdotes about some big name players. Also a touching story about Willie Thorne around his illness and untimely passing that Alan was generous to share. A good chat, hope you enjoy it. The podcast was recorded on 9 August 2022. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo... License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
    1h 20m 49s
  • Episode 71 - The Hitman, Michael Holt (Reloaded)

    3 AUG 2022 · Another reloaded episode especially for those who have followed us for less than a year. Being Nottingham based and as a fan of the mighty Reds, I was looking forward to spending some time in the company of one of the best sporting exports to come out of the city. Michael was a joy to talk with - we went off on a lot of tangents with chat about life, kindness, families, meditation, practice, politics, coaching, media work etc. and it was as close to having a chat down the pub as Zoom allows! Hope you enjoy, thanks Michael. Please rate/subscribe/like etc and tell people about us. By the way, we have a Fantasy League, Predictions League and PlayStation Snooker Ladder which you can out more about via our website www.talkingballs.org and you can also join our community page at Discord https://discord.com/invite/cBhJV9pQ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC
    1h 20m 57s
  • Episode 70 - Vilius Schulte-Ebbert, 5 time Lithuanian Snooker Champion and Coach

    27 JUL 2022 · We enjoyed meeting Vilius to learn more about the 5-time Lithuanian Snooker Champion. He is also a pool player and the conversation even drifts into Russian billiards. We talked a little about Lithuania and the impact of the war in Ukraine but also more generally about the snooker scene in Eastern Europe. Interesting that Vilius had just finished some online coaching delivered to a colleague in Saudi Arabia. Truly a global sport! You can view his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/channel/UCK5F-DIhYAwHb6HfL889Y_w The podcast was recorded on 26 July 2022. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo... License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
    59m 30s
  • Episode 69 - The Superfans (Reloaded)

    21 JUL 2022 · I met with some snooker Superfans back in August last year to talk about the 2021/22 season ahead. We've reloaded it for you! "The wrong Brian", "are these the Brian's you're looking for?" "he is not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy" etc etc Ok so, funny although embarrassing story. I invited one superfan, Kellie Barker to the podcast and a second, known by thousands in snooker as Brian and on the day of the recording was told that i'd invited the wrong Brian!!! I was after the one who keeps popping up at snooker events on the front row and other events such as the Euros football, cricket test matches etc. and invited a different Brian who is involved in James Bond podcasts as well as being a big snooker fan. Luckily, everyone saw the funny side (I think). We had a great talk about the game, views on the short format in the first two ranking events of the season, stories of players behind the scenes etc. A really fun talk, hope you like! I think that we'll do these type of talks again more often. Michael Please rate/subscribe/like etc and tell people about us. By the way, we have a Fantasy League, Predictions League and PlayStation Snooker Ladder which you can out more about via our website www.talkingballs.org and you can also join our community page at Discord https://discord.com/invite/cBhJV9pQ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over License code: NRXQFZ3AATUNGBWC
    1h 36m 53s
  • Episode 68 - World Disability Snooker Stars David Church, James Lodge & William Thomson

    13 JUL 2022 · This episode gives us all an insight into life as a World Disability Snooker player as David Church, James Lodge and William Thomson share their stories and views on the sport. We have World Champions in the chat and fascinating stories plus insights into the range of people playing the sport under the WDSB umbrella. A really good talk. Learn more here https://www.wdbs.info/ https://www.davidchurchsnooker.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgaqdhFeeVs https://snookerscores.net/player/james-lodge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsdXqJbGExY The podcast was recorded on 2 July 2022. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo... License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
    46m 23s
  • Episode 67 - European under 21 finalist Hayden Staniland (Reloaded)

    6 JUL 2022 · We bring you the chat with amateur player who has been on the edge of the Tour and describes well how life is for a player working to hit the big time. Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is at www.talkingwheels.org and email is hello@talkingballs.org Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/game-over License code: NRX QFZ3AATUNGBWC
    50m 42s

Hosted by Mike and Mac - @Wrighto74 (Michael Wright) with co-host @LeeMc147 (Lee McAllister), this podcast is about snooker and the people who play it, support it and want to...

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Hosted by Mike and Mac - @Wrighto74 (Michael Wright) with co-host @LeeMc147 (Lee McAllister), this podcast is about snooker and the people who play it, support it and want to talk about it.

We are passionate about this great sport and genuinely want to talk about it, hear and read about it and become a part of the community around the sport.

Please contact us and interact on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, feel free to leave comments, ratings, likes, follows etc.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boom-bap License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI
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