Episodes

  • Episode 76 - Martin O' Donnell (Reloaded)

    Episode 76 - Martin O' Donnell (Reloaded)
    Sep 7 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.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 75 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Champion (Part2)

    Episode 75 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Champion (Part2)
    Aug 31 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

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    40 mins
  • Episode 74 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Snooker Champion (Part1)

    Episode 74 - Graeme Dott, Scottish snooker star and 2006 World Snooker Champion (Part1)
    Aug 24 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

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    40 mins
  • Episode 73 - Phil Seymour (Reloaded)

    Episode 73 - Phil Seymour (Reloaded)
    Aug 17 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.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 72 - Alan Bell, coach and teacher to World Champions

    Episode 72 - Alan Bell, coach and teacher to World Champions
    Aug 10 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

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 71 - The Hitman, Michael Holt (Reloaded)

    Episode 71 - The Hitman, Michael Holt (Reloaded)
    Aug 3 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

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 70 - Vilius Schulte-Ebbert, 5 time Lithuanian Snooker Champion and Coach

    Episode 70 - Vilius Schulte-Ebbert, 5 time Lithuanian Snooker Champion and Coach
    Jul 27 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

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    1 hr
  • Episode 69 - The Superfans (Reloaded)

    Episode 69 - The Superfans (Reloaded)
    Jul 21 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

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    1 hr and 37 mins