The Talking Balls Podcast
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
Episodes
September 7, 2022 • 82 mins
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...
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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
Mark as Played
August 31, 2022 • 40 mins
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 Appl...
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 Appl...
Mark as Played
August 24, 2022 • 40 mins
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 pod...
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 pod...
Mark as Played
August 17, 2022 • 90 mins
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 Creato...
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 Creato...
Mark as Played
August 10, 2022 • 80 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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August 3, 2022 • 80 mins
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...
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...
Mark as Played
July 27, 2022 • 59 mins
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 ...
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 ...
Mark as Played
July 21, 2022 • 96 mins
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...
"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...
Mark as Played
July 13, 2022 • 46 mins
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.co...
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.co...
Mark as Played
July 6, 2022 • 50 mins
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
...
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
...
Mark as Played
June 29, 2022 • 47 mins
The first episode of the new season brings you a very bright young snooker talent - Stan Moody.
For many, their first look at Stan was his win over Lu Ning in the shootout first round and he was very impressive. Defying his age, Moody looked like a player who could build breaks and fear nobody.
Some nice shout-outs to his support team and particularly for Shaun Murphy who Stan has spent time with over the last few days.
One to watch ...
For many, their first look at Stan was his win over Lu Ning in the shootout first round and he was very impressive. Defying his age, Moody looked like a player who could build breaks and fear nobody.
Some nice shout-outs to his support team and particularly for Shaun Murphy who Stan has spent time with over the last few days.
One to watch ...
Mark as Played
June 22, 2022 • 24 mins
We bring back our chat with the legendary Clive Everton from last summer.
A big presence in the sport through his different roles and supremo of Snooker Scene. Former player and commentator and a prolific writer on the sport. We hope that you enjoy this episode, you may have missed it first time around.
The sound quality is less than normal due to how we recorded the episode but hopefully it doesn't spoil your enjoyment of it.
Mu...
A big presence in the sport through his different roles and supremo of Snooker Scene. Former player and commentator and a prolific writer on the sport. We hope that you enjoy this episode, you may have missed it first time around.
The sound quality is less than normal due to how we recorded the episode but hopefully it doesn't spoil your enjoyment of it.
Mu...
Mark as Played
June 15, 2022 • 61 mins
We met with a Crucible debutant from this season just past in Ashley Hugill. We talked about the best season of his career to date and the help he is getting from Ian McCulloch and Matt Andrews.
The podcast was recorded on 13 June 2022 with Ashley.
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@talk...
The podcast was recorded on 13 June 2022 with Ashley.
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@talk...
Mark as Played
June 8, 2022 • 39 mins
On the eve of last season we talked to the ambitious Steven Hallworth about the state of the game, the mental toughness needed to play well, practicing, players behind the scenes and mates in the game.
A good talk with another player that we'll be looking out for on the Tour as we follow his fortunes.
The podcast was recorded on 7 July 2021 with Steve at RAF Waddington where he has a table set up to use.
Check out his partner'...
A good talk with another player that we'll be looking out for on the Tour as we follow his fortunes.
The podcast was recorded on 7 July 2021 with Steve at RAF Waddington where he has a table set up to use.
Check out his partner'...
Mark as Played
June 1, 2022 • 69 mins
This was a really interesting chat with Matt Andrews who works with a number of snooker players as well as other sportspeople. He has worked closely with a range of players from Ronnie O'Sullivan (whom he calls an 'artist') to Crucible debutant Ashley Hugill.
The mental preparation and planning involved in such individual sports is growing and Matt provides a great insight for us.
Please tell your friends about our podcas...
The mental preparation and planning involved in such individual sports is growing and Matt provides a great insight for us.
Please tell your friends about our podcas...
Mark as Played
May 25, 2022 • 51 mins
We bring back our chat with Gary Wilson in pre-season for 2021/22. Since that chat he almost toppled Mark Williams to win the British Open and has had some highlights in the season. He talks here about his career and love of gaming. Good chat.
Mark as Played
May 18, 2022 • 57 mins
We really enjoyed chatting with famous snooker referee Leo Scullion reflecting on the end of the World Championship. We talked about his previous life before becoming a referee and his thoughts on various aspects of the sport.
A really interesting man and engaging, we hope you enjoy meeting him too.
Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is ...
A really interesting man and engaging, we hope you enjoy meeting him too.
Please tell your friends about our podcast, check us out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and listen on Apple, Spotify etc. Our website is ...
Mark as Played
May 11, 2022 • 37 mins
We met Oliver Lines back in May/June last year and he was the first pro player to agree to be our guest. For that we will always be grateful.
Hear from Ollie as he looked at the season ahead and career to date.
Hear from Ollie as he looked at the season ahead and career to date.
Mark as Played
May 4, 2022 • 53 mins
We have been meeting every Tuesday night to chat about the World Championships at the Crucible covering views and talking points. This time we caught up on the quarters, semi and that epic final performance from the main man. We may have discussed the future of the Crucible as a venue too!
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.ta...
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.ta...
Mark as Played
April 27, 2022 • 29 mins
We are meeting every Tuesday night to chat about the World Championships at the Crucible covering views and talking points. This was week 2 and we reflected on Rounds 1 and 2 and catching up on the quarter finals where we are getting a feel for the runners and riders heading for the single table set-up.
Lots to talk about this week with the 'Crucible Pigeon,' Robbo's 147, Noppon's graceful exit etc.
Please tell your f...
Lots to talk about this week with the 'Crucible Pigeon,' Robbo's 147, Noppon's graceful exit etc.
Please tell your f...
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