The Snooker Breakfast Podcast with Alan McManus

Episodes

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  Shenzhen Open Final Preview 03.10.2026 28m

  In this shorter episode, Alan tees up the final of The Shenzhen Open as the world champion looks to stave off another debut winner this season. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Shenzhen Surprise & The Usual Suspects 02.10.2026 54m

  Alan is back to tee up semifinal Saturday in Shenzhen. A rare bird is sighted. Pocket Watch update. The usual catch up on listener emails, and too much Scotch on the rocks for your host! Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Willo the Wisp & Steve Davis Tribute 13.09.2026 1h 24m

  As Ali Carter and Mark Williams get set to do battle for The Steve Davis Trophy, Alan pays homage to his favourite ever player. All the detail from an amazing comeback in Brentwood. The usual email replies, and lots more. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your queries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Establishment Rules OK 12.09.2026 1h 12m

  As the English Open nears the business end, Alan looks back on a terrific week in Brentwood so far. Pocket Watch delves deeper than the deep end in Deepdale. A catch up on listener emails. Are we seeing the odd refereeing faux pas too many. A tease on tomorrow’s Steve Davis special tribute, and lots more. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Selby v Jones for The Clive Everton Trophy 05.09.2026 44m

  As Mark Selby and Jack Jones bid to win multiple titles this season, Alan looks at the prospects of both finalists in Cheltenham. News of a special episode during next week’s English Open. The usual emails, a deep dive into self hypnosis, and plenty more bonkers thoughts from your host. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Best of British 04.09.2026 1h 4m

  Alan catches up with your emails as a busy week in Cheltenham reaches the semi-final stage. All you need to know on the local(ish) boys making good. Also, a tennis bugbear is gotten off the chest. Pocket Watch info, and lots more. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Wuhan Open Final Preview 28.08.2026 40m

  With the final in Wuhan set to feature Zhao Xintong & Chang Bingyu, Alan looks back at a less than convincing performance by Ronnie O’Sullivan in his semifinal. Tennis teaser revealed, and another snooker question is dropped! Some info on The 5 coverage in Cheltenham next week, and plenty more. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Xintong - De Facto to Numero Uno 27.08.2026 41m

  Alan looks ahead to a stellar line up for Friday’s semifinals in Wuhan, while paying tribute to the new World Number 1. A tennis teaser is lobbed your side of the court, and plenty more besides. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Snooker Breakfast is back! 26.08.2026 43m

  With the 26/27 season well underway, Alan is back after the summer break to guide you through this week’s Wuhan Open. Another teaser is dropped. A new curse is discovered in the tennis world. Number crunching on pocket sizes in recent times in China, and lots more besides. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com for your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Breakfast - The Final with Radzi 04.05.2026 1h 11m

  In this final episode of this year’s Crucible, Alan chats with Radzi to look back at Sunday’s first half of the world championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize. Also, a final catch from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Breakfast - The Final 03.05.2026 54m

  Alan looks back at one of the great days in Crucible history as the semi-finals came to conclusion. Heartbreak, drama, excitement and unbearable pressure came to the fore in equal measure. A new teaser, your emails answered, and a message from a true cue sports legend are in this episode. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Breakfast Unplugged 01.05.2026 58m

  In today’s episode, Alan talks about little about two proper snooker legends. Those techy camera worker blokes. The odd wad of cash. Playing in the bear pit. The small matter of W.C. Semifinals, and your daily teaser. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Semi-Finals Day 30.04.2026 1h

  Alan sets up what looks a Fab Four in Sheffield as we ease into both semifinals. Emails aplenty. A new teaser, and playing snooker up the dancin’ on Sauchiehall Street. Email snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible quarter finals day 29.04.2026 17m

  In this quick episode, Alan looks at where we stand with the semi-finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Breakfast - Decider Drama in Sheffield 28.04.2026 57m

  The quarter finals are finalised for this year’s championship and the quest to reach the coveted single table starts today. Lots of emails as usual, and a new teaser to keep you thinking. Email to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Day 10 with Radzi 27.04.2026 1h 22m

  In this episode, Alan sits down with Radzi to talk over the state of play as the championship nears the quarter finals. Emails aplenty, quiz show talk, teasers, and lots more besides. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Day 9 - Visiting the Sgian-dubh 26.04.2026 52m

  As the Last-16 continues in Sheffield, Alan recounts a visit to watch Jimmy & Alex from back in the 80’s, alongside memories of the best snooker room ever in The Kingdom of Fife. The usual Crucible updates from yesterday, and what’s to come this fine Sunday. A double teaser revealed, and a new one to mull over. Emails aplenty, and keep them coming to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Day 8 - What a Weekend! 25.04.2026 44m

  Alan looks ahead to what feels likely to be a sterling weekend of classic matches in Sheffield. Some detail on the performance of the championship so far courtesy of Shaun Murphy. Another daily teaser, and emails aplenty. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is how to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crucible Day 7 Preview 24.04.2026 35m

  With Round 1 completed last night, Alan looks ahead to the matches on offer today. By the close of play tonight, we will know the first player into the quarter-finals. Another teaser for you to ponder, and the usual emails catch up. Snookerbreakfast@mail.com is the way to get in touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rob Spencer - The Man in the Middle 23.04.2026 34m

  Alan sits down for a chat with Rob Spencer, the man who will take charge of the 50th World Championship Final at the Crucible, and become the 19th referee to do so. Rob talks about his early snooker experiences in the Manchester area where he shared his local snooker club with a certain Alex Higgins, and lots more besides. Hope you enjoy! Email to snookerbreakfast@mail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices