Snooker Scene Podcast
- Episodes
- 530
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 8, 2026
About the podcast
A podcast about all things snooker from leading TV commentator Dave Hendon. New episodes released every Monday and Wednesday. Twitter: @davehendon Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/snooker-scene/
Episodes 530
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 496 - Reading Out Loud
Dave Hendon looks back on the tournament of the season so far as Kyren Wilson wins the International Championship, previews the Champion of Champions and, in an exciting new feature, reads out loud from an old …
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Dave Hendon looks back on the tournament of the season so far as Kyren Wilson wins the International Championship, previews the Champion of Champions and, in an exciting new feature, reads out loud from an old snooker magazine.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 495 - Mind Your Manners
In the second half of this week's episode Dave Hendon considers the issues around Kyren Wilson's cue-slinging concession and hears the latest from listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more …
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In the second half of this week's episode Dave Hendon considers the issues around Kyren Wilson's cue-slinging concession and hears the latest from listeners.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 494 - The Strange Death of Best of 9s
Dave Hendon presents the first of two episodes this week and asks why best of 9 frame matches have all but disappeared from the tour. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices …
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Dave Hendon presents the first of two episodes this week and asks why best of 9 frame matches have all but disappeared from the tour.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 493 - Why We Love Jimmy White
Dave Hendon considers the enduring appeal of Jimmy White as he prepares to face Mark Selby in the International Championship. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Dave Hendon considers the enduring appeal of Jimmy White as he prepares to face Mark Selby in the International Championship.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 492 - Wilson's Waterfront Wonder
Dave Hendon reacts to Kyren Wilson's victory in the Northern Ireland Open, looks back at the week in Belfast and hears the latest from listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your …
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Dave Hendon reacts to Kyren Wilson's victory in the Northern Ireland Open, looks back at the week in Belfast and hears the latest from listeners.
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Snooker Scene Podcast - Mark Allen and Snooker's Mental Toll
Dave Hendon considers the issues around Mark Allen's interview today at the Northern Ireland Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 491 - The Odyssey, Part 2
Dave Hendon hears from a listener about their event-filled trip to the Crucible and looks at a Black Sunday for the seeds at the Northern Ireland Open. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about …
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Dave Hendon hears from a listener about their event-filled trip to the Crucible and looks at a Black Sunday for the seeds at the Northern Ireland Open.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 490 - Tom Hanks as Barry Hawkins
Dave Hendon returns to consider which actors could portray snooker's biggest names. Why, no one knows. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast - Paul Hunter Remembered
Dave Hendon remembers the life, career and legacy of Paul Hunter, who passed away 20 years ago this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 489 - Wu-hoo!
Dave Hendon looks back on Wu Yize's capture of the Shenzhen Open title, plus thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Allison Fisher's personal news. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more …
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Dave Hendon looks back on Wu Yize's capture of the Shenzhen Open title, plus thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Allison Fisher's personal news.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 488 - The Top Players of the Decade
Using his own specially devised ranking system, Dave Hendon looks at the top players of the 2020s. The Pots of Gold competition winner is revealed and we hear the latest from listeners. Email us at …
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Using his own specially devised ranking system, Dave Hendon looks at the top players of the 2020s. The Pots of Gold competition winner is revealed and we hear the latest from listeners.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 487 - Weirdest Season Ever?
Dave Hendon considers the odd start to the season, with a number of top players underperforming. Plus listener correspondence and a quiz with an actual prize. Email us at [email protected]. Learn …
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Dave Hendon considers the odd start to the season, with a number of top players underperforming. Plus listener correspondence and a quiz with an actual prize.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 486 - Jak Of All Trades
Dave Hendon reflects on Jak Jones's capture of the British Open title and hears from listeners on ticket issues, snooker in the 80s, whether small tables could lead a British fightback and other matters of …
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Dave Hendon reflects on Jak Jones's capture of the British Open title and hears from listeners on ticket issues, snooker in the 80s, whether small tables could lead a British fightback and other matters of great importance.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 485 - A Chang Is Gonna Come
Dave Hendon reflects on Chang Bingyu's remarkable capture of the Wuhan Open and hears from listeners about their experiences of buying and receiving tickets for tournaments. Email us at …
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Dave Hendon reflects on Chang Bingyu's remarkable capture of the Wuhan Open and hears from listeners about their experiences of buying and receiving tickets for tournaments.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 484 - You're My Number One Guy
Dave Hendon brings some stats to the race for world no.1 and hears from listeners about attendances in China, problems getting tickets and crazy snooker, a game sweeping France. Email us at …
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Dave Hendon brings some stats to the race for world no.1 and hears from listeners about attendances in China, problems getting tickets and crazy snooker, a game sweeping France.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 483 - Rob Francis
Dave Hendon talks to snooker superfan Rob Francis about his history of attending events, the best venues and how to improve the fan experience. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad …
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Dave Hendon talks to snooker superfan Rob Francis about his history of attending events, the best venues and how to improve the fan experience.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 482 - Selby Wins China Open
Dave Hendon reflects on Mark Selby's China Open triumph and looks at some of the issues from the week, including refereeing decisions and attendances. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about …
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Dave Hendon reflects on Mark Selby's China Open triumph and looks at some of the issues from the week, including refereeing decisions and attendances.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 481 - In for the Drill
Dave Hendon battles a determined hotel driller to bring an update on the China Open and hear the latest from listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Alex Higgins on Give Us A Clue …
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Dave Hendon battles a determined hotel driller to bring an update on the China Open and hear the latest from listeners.
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Alex Higgins on Give Us A Clue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYtjmVIZuqE&t=433s
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Snooker Scene Podcast and Talking Snooker Summer Special
Dave Hendon joins forces with Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh from the Talking Snooker podcast for the second annual Summer Special. Topics include the current China swing, the issue of block qualifiers, ideal …
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Dave Hendon joins forces with Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh from the Talking Snooker podcast for the second annual Summer Special.
Topics include the current China swing, the issue of block qualifiers, ideal summer locations for tournaments, snooker in the media, snooker in popular culture and some non-snooker recommendations.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 480 - Don't You Forget About Me
Dave Hendon looks at Judd Trump's victory in the Shanghai Masters as the world no.1 reminds everyone that he is still a winner on the big occasion. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about …
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Dave Hendon looks at Judd Trump's victory in the Shanghai Masters as the world no.1 reminds everyone that he is still a winner on the big occasion.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 479 - To the Max with Chris Shaw
Dave Hendon is joined by journalist Chris Shaw to talk about his new book To the Max, his personal quest to witness a live 147. You can order the book here …
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Dave Hendon is joined by journalist Chris Shaw to talk about his new book To the Max, his personal quest to witness a live 147.
You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Max-Celebrating-snookers-147-break/dp/1836156596/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T2KER32MS5QX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TqsFru-X4E-ofpz3oJ4_rVVC6pApCM5cqdMXax4R0tXv6CgJoR9C1wVkMb0q3JkR.1jA-_oDJhqDc-gGywLCT1AzQeDFXldywFLaaHnEyG0U&dib_tag=se&keywords=to+the+max&qid=1785258608&s=books&sprefix=to+the+max%2Cstripbooks%2C180&sr=1-1
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 478 - Taking it to the Max
Dave Hendon asks if some 147s are more equal than others and hears the latest listener views. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 477 - Shanghai Masters Preview
Dave Hendon looks ahead to next week's Shanghai Masters, the first major event of the new season. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 476 - Geoff Hoon and the Communist Hat
As Britain welcomes yet another prime minister, Dave Hendon considers the politicians who have visited snooker tournaments and hears from listeners about the latest burning issues. Email us at …
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As Britain welcomes yet another prime minister, Dave Hendon considers the politicians who have visited snooker tournaments and hears from listeners about the latest burning issues.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 475 - When I'm Cleaning Windows
Dave Hendon welcomes our new robot sponsor and hears from listeners on topics such as changing the playing surface, merchandise and commentator neutrality. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more …
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Dave Hendon welcomes our new robot sponsor and hears from listeners on topics such as changing the playing surface, merchandise and commentator neutrality.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 474 - China's Snooker Story
In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon is joined by Phil Yates to discuss the history of snooker in China and what the future may hold. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices …
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In this bonus episode, Dave Hendon is joined by Phil Yates to discuss the history of snooker in China and what the future may hold.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 473 - Snooker's Olympic Dream
Dave Hendon considers the case for snooker in the Olympics and hears the latest views of listeners. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snooker Scene Podcast episode 472 - Rating the Crucible Replacement Venues
Dave Hendon considers the strengths and weaknesses of the potential replacement venues for the World Championship while the Crucible is being refurbished and hears the latest views of listeners. There is no …
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Dave Hendon considers the strengths and weaknesses of the potential replacement venues for the World Championship while the Crucible is being refurbished and hears the latest views of listeners. There is no quiz this week.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 471 - The Worst Quiz In History
Dave Hendon butchers a quiz, considers the best format for a World Cup, hears from Tony in Australia about his Crucible trip and answers other listener queries. Email us at [email protected]. Learn …
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Dave Hendon butchers a quiz, considers the best format for a World Cup, hears from Tony in Australia about his Crucible trip and answers other listener queries.
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Snooker Scene Podcast episode 470 - Mean, Moody and Magnificent
Dave Hendon breaks off from commentating on the qualifiers to consider: Mean - social media's toxicity driving players off platforms Moody - Stan's not happy with Kyren Magnificent - Shaun Murphy OBE Email us …
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Dave Hendon breaks off from commentating on the qualifiers to consider:
Mean - social media's toxicity driving players off platforms
Moody - Stan's not happy with Kyren
Magnificent - Shaun Murphy OBE
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