Nothing’s off the table as comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews interview snooker stars, legends of the game and fellow super fans and hear the latest from the World Championship
World Championship Review With Jenny Ryan
Following Luca Brecel’s historic victory Des and Amy are joined by Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan from The Chase and Phil Haigh to look back at the 2023 World Snooker Championship. From upsets, protests, trousers and high profile beef there was no shortage of things to talk about and Jenny also reveals how Darren Day once helped her get into the Champion’s ball.
5/2/2023 • 47 minutes, 2 seconds
Ken Doherty
Former World Champion Ken ‘The Darlin of Dublin’ Doherty joins Des and Amy to reminisce about career highlights, near death experiences and how Jimmy White and the Rolling Stones got him into trouble in China. Ken also discusses THAT infamous 147 miss, stopping crime in his home city and how he annoyed John Higgins at Celtic Park. Also on the podcast Phil The Phantom Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.
5/1/2023 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
Michaela Tabb
20 years after becoming the first female referee at the World Snooker Championship Michaela Tabb is Des and Amy’s very special guest for this riotously funny and insightful episode. She discusses what it was like making history, famous bloopers and her former career as an Ann Summers rep. And reflecting on her legacy she talks about the challenges she faced, the barriers she overcame and her pride at blazing a trail for others to follow. Also on the podcast Phil Haig fills us in on the latest news from The Crucible.
4/30/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Alan McManus
Alan ‘Angles’ McManus joins Des and Amy to talk career highlights, music and an unlikely encounter with Billy Connolly. He also discusses the ‘secret society’ of snooker and lifts the lid on the dubious joys of life on the road. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.
4/27/2023 • 57 minutes, 32 seconds
John Virgo
Des and Amy are joined by one of the best known names in snooker, John Virgo, for a typically entertaining conversation about commentary, catchphrases and The Crucible. In a Snookered exclusive he reveals that he’s staying on with the BBC and, always quick with an anecdote, reminisces about the time he saw Ray Reardon stripped to the waist and about how a rubber stamp got Alex Higgins into trouble. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.
4/25/2023 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
Barry Hearn
The irrepressible Barry Hearn is Des and Amy’s guest for a typically frank and wide ranging conversation about legacy, managing difficult personalities, work ethic and tattoos. The former World Snooker Tour chairman also discusses recent gambling controversies and what he thinks snooker could learn from darts. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.
4/23/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
Hazel Irvine
National treasure Hazel Irvine joins Des and Amy for a light-hearted look at her broadcasting career in snooker and other sports. She discusses the magic of The Crucible, her infamous quote book, her love of herring and what it’s like being in a WhatsApp group with Dennis Taylor. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.
4/21/2023 • 54 minutes, 38 seconds
Shaun Murphy
Former World Champion, and many people’s tip for 2023, Shaun ‘The Magician’ Murphy joins Des and Amy for a remarkably frank, entertaining and open interview. Amongst other topics he discusses family, religion and nicknames and reveals how he was on the verge of quitting snooker after running out of money and being given 10 matches to save his career. Also on the podcast – after an eventful few days at The Crucible – Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest World Championship news.
4/19/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 16 seconds
Steve Davis
6-time World Champion Steve Davis joins comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews to discuss his snooker career, DJ-ing at Glastonbury and what it takes to win at The Crucible. He also reveals how he once signed someone’s spare prosthetic leg and why he thinks Stephen Hendry has become “a pest”. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.
4/17/2023 • 58 minutes, 23 seconds
Stephen Hendry
‘The King of The Crucible’ Stephen Hendry joins Des Clarke and Amy Matthews to discuss his legendary career, his appearance on The Masked Singer and why he’s sometimes seen as a ‘pantomime villain’. He also discusses how he feels about the prospect of Ronnie O’Sullivan surpassing his record of 7 World Championship wins and reveals how he won the biggest title in snooker with a broken arm. Also on the podcast Phil ‘The Phantom’ Haigh fills us in on all the latest news from The Crucible.
4/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Welcome to Snookered
Nothing’s off the table as comedians Des Clarke and Amy Matthews interview snooker stars, legends of the game and fellow super fans and hear the latest from the World Championship