BBC Radio Podcasts from Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Hatem Yassen: Champion of Africa
The two-time African champion from Egypt chats tells Shabnam at about his snooker journey.
Aki Kauppinen: Finland's Mr Snooker
Shabnam chats to the Finnish commentator about the rise of the sport in his country.
Sydney Wilson: I'd love to be more involved with the game
The former Essex player talks to Shabnam about Q School and his car accident.
Tai Chengzhe: I called Zhao's win super early on
Shabnam chats to the Chinese snooker photographer about Zhao's World title.
Jim Wych: It's been a while since we had a Canadian on tour
The former Canadian player chats to Shabnam about his Crucible memories.
Niall Breslin: I've never understood my own mind
Shabnam talks to a former athlete and mindfulness coach about mental health and snooker.
Matt Huart: Snooker fan to comms guru
Shabnam chats to WPBSA's Matt Huart about his journey to his dream job in snooker.
Malgorzata Kanieska: I was told not to fall down the stairs
The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship.
Noppon Saengkham: We came from nothing
The Thai player talks to Shabnam about his tough journey to the World Snooker Tour.
Liam Highfield: Still mad for it
Shabnam chats to the Stoke player about his return to the tour while battling illness.
Florian Nuessle: Austria's first professional
Shabnam's joined by one of the newest young European players on the World Snooker Tour.
Zak Surety: I got recognised in a KFC...it was all alien to me
The Essex player chats to Shabnam about his breakthrough on the World Snooker Tour.
Gary Wilson: Howay The Toon
Shabnam catches up with the 'Tyneside Terror' who's fired up after Newcastle's Cup win.
Anthony Hamilton: The Sheriff's in town!
The stalwart of the tour on what the future might be for 'The Sheriff of Pottingham'.
Lucky Vatnani: Helping Chinese talent thrive
The former pro tells Shabnam about his role at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy.
'Snooker stopped me going down the wrong road'
Shabnam chats to world number one disability player David Church about his snooker career.
Leone Crowley: It’s my dream and I’ve done it
Shabnam gets to know the Irish teenager who recently won a place on the World Snooker Tour
Shaun Murphy: The Magician is back
The 2025 Masters champion tells Shabnam how he’s found belief in his game again.
Jason Ferguson: I love the development side
Shabnam catches up with the chairman of snooker’s world governing body the WPBSA.
Radzi Chinyanganya: I'm a failed bobsleigh athlete
The Eurosport presenter tells Shabnam about his change of career plans.
Jan Verhaas: The Dutch Master at the Masters
Shabnam sits down with top referee Jan Verhaas at Alexandra Palace.
Hammad Miah: I'm still hanging on...I don't know how
The world sixty ninth ranked player on his desire to improve and opening a snooker club.
Anupama Ramachandran: It still feels like a dream
The World Women’s number 8 from India tells Shabnam her New Year’s resolutions.
Lee Walker: Coaching the greats
The former player turned coach on working with Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Martin Wilkinson: It might take us longer to prepare for a Ronnie game
Shabnam finds out about the role of a member of the World Snooker Tour’s security team.
Terry Camilleri: Our job's not as easy as it looks
Shabnam chats with Maltese referee Terry Camilleri at snooker’s UK Championship in York.
Emily Frazer: The rise to the top
Shabnam talks to CEO of Matchroom Multi Media Emily Frazer about her career.
Xiao Guodong: My family had no money and I couldn't speak English
The Chinese player on his humble beginnings and the secret to his recent success.
Kreishh Gurbaxani: Schoolboys are now glued to the snooker table after college
India's latest professional player on the rise of the sport in his home country.
Liam Graham: Playing in Scotland was a lot more comfortable
The young Scottish player on being a professional and his snooker heroes.
Darren Morgan: My professional career was a bit of a disappointment
The Welsh snooker player reflects on his career and falling out with Mark Williams.
Jill Douglas: I work with the best team in the sport
Snooker presenter Jill Douglas on getting into the sport and her heroes.
Allan Taylor: Making an impression
Liverpool snooker player on his impressions and desire to get better at the sport.
English Open special
A behind the scenes look at the English Open with Ian Puckey.
Junaid Ahmed
The Indian referee on his historic achievement and goals for the future.
Stuart Bingham
The Basildon snooker player and 2015 World Champion reflects on his life and career.
Framed: The World Champions
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to some of the legends who have won snooker's ultimate prize.
Framed: The Young Guns
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to three of the World Snooker Tour's young hopefuls.
Jordan Brown: It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it now
The 2021 Welsh Open champion chats to Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Sanderson Lam: I need to be more consistent
Leeds born player tells Shabnam about the life changes that are improving his game.
Ben Woollaston: 'I’m still 70% of what I was'
Leicester snooker professional Ben Woollaston on his slow recovery from chronic fatigue.
Mark Davis: The word 'journeyman' can be disparaging but I suppose it's true about me
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to Mark Davis about his 30 plus years as a professional.
Bulcsú Révész: It is nothing but a dream to be on the tour at the age of 17
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Hungary's first professional snooker player.
Ian Burns: The Ironman
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to longtime tour pro, Ian Burns.
Antoni Kowalski: I have nothing against Ronnie O'Sullivan but sometimes he does not respect other players
Poland's Antoni Kowalski earned his professional tour card this summer.
Framed: John Virgo, Mary Talbot and Mick Price
We look back on three of this year's guests.
Maryann McConnell: I've seen the women's game develop so well over the years
Snooker legend Maryann McConnell talks about her career with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Stephen Harrison: It would be great to see disability players getting the chance to play at The Crucible
Stephen Harrison MBE runs a snooker academy catering for players with disabilities.
Rolf Kalb: My first time watching snooker came from having VHS tapes sent over from the UK
German commentator Rolf Kalb helped to popularise the sport in his home country.
Daniel Blunn: It's unbelievable and a great honour
Explore the sport of snooker with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Tessa Davidson: It's an exciting time for women's snooker
Explore the sport of snooker with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Tai Chengzhe: If it wasn't for Ding Junhui my job wouldn't exist
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to snooker photographer Tai Chengzhe.
Abigail Davies: Sport gave me something to cling to when I was very, very poorly
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to snooker presenter and reporter, Abigail Davies.
Igor Figuerido: I want to see more players from South America on tour
The Brazilian former snooker professional is now coaching in his home country.
Paul Collier: I've ticked-off everything I wanted to do
The Welsh referee discusses his 32 year career as he takes charge of a fourth World final.
Jim Cemlyn Jones: The singing cameraman
Want to know what it’s like to film the action at the World Snooker Championship?
Tom Ford: “I’m not really miserable, I do it to wind people up”
The Leicester player is a top 16 seed for the first time at the Crucible this year.
Tom Rowell: We have spoken to Sheffield City Council about how we can grow the World Championship and make it work
Shabnam Younus-Jewell gets the inside track on World Snooker's plans for the future.
Phil Seymour: “I live for sporting moments”
Shabnam talks to announcer Phil Seymour about his work in snooker and other sports.
Rebecca Kenna: It's hard for women to make a breakthrough as part of a minority
Rebecca Kenna is just the fourth woman to compete on the main professional snooker tour.
Tony Knowles: Peter Kay came to my house to get a picture for Phoenix Nights
Former World number two talks titles, tabloids and tv comedy.
Nigel Bond: “It’s great to still be involved in the sport”
After 33 years as a professional, Nigel Bond retired in 2022.
Steven Hallworth: It is the best time to be a professional snooker player
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to the English Amateur Champion about his life in the sport.
Dominic Dale: It is great to see snooker breaking into different territories
Shabnam Younus-Jewel chats to Dominic Dale about his motivation to keep playing.
Mick Price: I quite like being part of snooker history
Mick Price discusses having the fastest 147 break made against him by Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Rachel Casey: I am very lucky to do the job I have
Eurosport snooker presenter, Rachel Casey, chats to Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Colvin O'Brien: Achieving the first century can never be taken away from me
Colvin O'Brien talks about becoming the first player to make a century on the WDBS tour.
Phil Yates: He was so short he couldn't reach the table to re-spot the blue ball
Snooker commentator recalls playing a very young Ronnie O'Sullivan among other stories.
Ryan Thomerson: I love being on tour but I need more wins
The Australian tour pro talks about chasing his dream, car valeting and house renovating.
Mary Talbot: I loved watching the men under pressure against me
Mary talks about her life in snooker and her ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease.
Jackson Page
Up and coming Welsh snooker player Jackson Page chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
John Virgo: "Where's the cue ball going came from Ted Lowe!"
John Virgo discusses life on and off the snooker table.
Barry and Eddie Hearn: New year special
The famous father and son behind the Matchroom Sport empire join Shabnam to chat snooker.
Neil Robertson and Django Fung: Christmas special
The 2010 world snooker champion chats to Shabnam from Australia joined by his manager.
Steve Feeney: Playing It Straight
The coach behind the SightRight technique which has helped three world champions.
Liam Pullen: "I'll take being Selby in the future"
The teenage professional on his idol Mark Selby and his friendly rivalry with Stan Moody.
Varshaa Sanjeev Kumar: Shooting for the stars
The World Women’s player tells Shabnam how she juggles snooker with the film industry.
Steve Davis: Crucible King to Glastonbury God
The Essex snooker great invites Shabnam into his dressing room at the UK Championship.
Iulian Boiko: The youth from Ukraine aiming high
The youngest player to turn professional talks about being part of an exciting new era.
Michael Holt: The Hitman targets tour return
The Nottingham player reveals his best coaching tips to Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Ivan Hirschowitz: The snooker fan doing his dream job for over 20 years
The World Snooker Tour Head of Media reveals what it’s like to work in the sport he loves.
Lukas Kleckers: “I want to be a role model for other Germans”
German player Lukas Kleckers on his hopes to inspire others in his country to play.
Jamie Hunter: "If being out and proud makes a difference, it's better than any trophy"
Transgender snooker player Jamie Hunter talks to Shabnam about being on the women's tour.
Django Fung: "I look for smart players who can play”
Shabnam finds out how top snooker manager Django Fung works with superstar clients.
Peter & Oliver Lines: “We’re in a unique position”
Shabnam meets the dad and son who’ve played on the World Snooker Tour at the same time.
Neil Tomkins: "We are here to help everybody"
Shabnam sits down with WPBSA Player Relations Manager Neil Tomkins at the English Open.
Joe Johnson: “Even my mother didn’t think I’d win!”
The 1986 World Champion reveals how he struggled with fame after winning the title.
Desislava Bozhilova: “I’m not a strict person as I am at the table!”
The Bulgarian referee tells Shabnam about her decade on the World Snooker Tour.
John Parrott: The Entertainer
Shabnam meets 1991 World Snooker Champion and popular TV pundit John Parrott.
Zak Surety: Fighting anxiety to pursue snooker dreams
The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.
Cliff Thorburn Part 2: "Drugs: just don't do it"
The grinder is back with part 2 of the conversation with Shabnam.
Cliff Thorburn Part 1: "I was recognised but nothing near what it would be like in England"
The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada.
Alfie Burden: "I consider Jimmy as family"
The AB of London on his up and down career in snooker and his previous life at Arsenal.
Ian McCulloch: "There's more to just potting balls"
The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching players.
Barry Hawkins: Snooker's Mr Nice Guy
The former World Championship runner-up on how he intends to get back into the top-16.
Brendan Moore: "It's been emotional"
The former referee on leaving the sport on a high and why he's not like Vinnie Jones!
Ishpreet Singh Chadha: "I want snooker to be famous in India"
Having earned a place on tour, he now wants to help build the sport in his country.
David Hendon: The bard of snooker
The commentator, podcaster and playwright on his life in and love of 'an eccentric sport'.
Jak Jones: "I've got more belief and confidence"
The World Championship quarter-finalist on why he's ready to start winning titles.
Alexander Ursenbacher: "Q-School is unbearable"
The young Swiss talent on why fighting for his place on tour has made him a better person.
Joe Perry: Looking to the future
'The Gentleman' on plans for life after snooker and how the sport deals with match fixing.
Mandy Fisher: The Queen Of Snooker
The president and founder of World Women's Snooker looks back on her 45 years in the sport
Matthew Selt: 'Snooker was 100% of my life, now it's an enjoyable 40%'
The Essex cueist on his snooker and golf, friendship with Hendry and his trichotillomania.
Kyren Wilson: "I feel like I'm coming into my prime"
'The Warrior' chats about his career highs, family life and his Formula One ambitions.
Dennis Taylor: Putting the smile into snooker
The 1985 World Champion chats about THAT final, Strictly, India and commentating.
Best Of The Guests: Brecel, Murphy, Milkins & Irvine
More of the best moments from our guests who joined us for the first season of the pod.
Best Of The Guests: Carter, Hearn, Bingham & Doherty
Listening back to some of the best moments from the first season of the podcast.
The Story Of The World Championship
Taking a look back at the 17 days of drama and excitement at The Crucible.
Olivier Marteel: The referee who helps save lives
One of the sport's top officials on combining snooker with being a radiology nurse.
Robert Milkins: 'I've got a lot more self-belief now'
The Welsh Open champion on how his life and career have turned around in the past year.
Neal Foulds: Crucible memories, Crucible predictions
The top snooker pundit on his career, his love for cricket and his World Championship tips
Gary Wilson: 'Winning has opened doors for me'
The 'Tyneside Terror' on joining the winner's club and some of his wild hairstyles.
Fergal O'Brien: Snooker's record setter
The popular Irishman looks back on his 32-year career and what the future might hold.
Ashley Carty: Ready for a second chance
The tour returnee on how serious family illness has changed his view life and snooker.
Leo Scullion: "We have the best seat in the house"
The referee chats about the skills required to ref a world final and his cancer battle.
Joe O'Connor: 'There's no limit, I want to win everything'
The emerging talent on his breakthrough season and how pool has prepared him for success.
John Parris: Making cues for snooker's greats
Meet the man who has made cues for Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Davis.
Mickey Chambers: 'The Paralympics is where we want to be'
The disability snooker star and ex-England amputee footballer on his parallel careers.
Ali Carter: The Captain's flying high
The German Masters champ on being back in the winner's circle and his passion for flying.
Chris Wakelin: "I'm hungry for more"
The Snooker Shoot-Out champ on his breakthrough title, ballroom dancing and chess.
Martin O'Donnell: Life on the amateur circuit
The former top-32 player on readjusting to life off the tour and the positives he's taken.
Onyee Ng: "It's not only a male sport"
The three-time women's world champion on playing on the main tour and fame in Hong Kong.
Jamie Jones: "I've Come Back Bigger And Stronger"
The Welsh player on coming back from a one-year ban in 2018 and his passion for running.
Hazel Irvine: "I’m Endlessly Fascinated By Snooker"
The BBC snooker host joins Shabnam at the Masters to talk about her love for the game.
Chris Henry: Coach To The Stars
The snooker coach who has helped the likes of White, Hendry, Murphy Ebdon and Selby.
Barry Hearn: "Without Snooker I Wouldn't Exist"
The legendary sports promoter on family, business, loyalty, Steve Davis and not retiring.
Ahmed Aly Elsayed: The USA Snooker Pioneer
Meet the man who will become the United States' first professional snooker player in 2023.
Mark King: Boxing, Gambling and Ice Baths
The Essex stalwart on his battles with gambling addiction and his unusual way to relax.
Luca Brecel: "It's Not About The Trophies For Me"
The Belgian Bullet on why winning isn't everything and his love of Hip Hop and tattoos.
David Grace: "Snooker can be brutal at times"
The world number 62 on surviving on tour, portrait painting and chicken nuggets.
Ken Doherty: Views From The Comm Box and Snazzy Socks
The pundit and 1997 World Champion on his TV pals, views on the sport and fancy footwear.
Rob Walker: Positivity, Grief and Player Nicknames
The snooker MC on staying positive in tough times and the importance of player intros.
Tatiana Woollaston: 'I Spend All My Free Time Refereeing'
One of the world's top referees on juggling snooker, being a mum and her full-time job.
Jason Ferguson: Growing Snooker and Player Wellbeing
The WPBSA chairman chats about his vision for the game and supporting those within it.
Shaun Murphy: Gastric Surgery and Tales From The Quiz Shows
Shaun Murphy talks about his weight loss journey and dealing with social media trolls.
Stuart Bingham: Essex rivalries and Tik Tok stardom
Essex's World and Masters champion chats about his career, home life and TikTok stardom.