Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Episodes
From the UK Championship
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition from the UK Championship snooker tournament in York.
With Essex legend Steve Davis (25/11/2025)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's 45 years since Essex legend Steve Davis won his first major title at the UK Championship. Steve looks back at the year he won his first major sno...
English Open Special
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Rob Spencer: 147th episode special
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam discusses maximum magic with the referee who has overseen the most 147s on tour.
Efe Acikalin: Delighting Turkish snooker fans
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Mike Ganley: “It’s all about respect”
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Najla Naeemi: Arabian trailblazer
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam meets the first woman from Saudia Arabia to referee on the World Snooker Tour.
Media Special
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam revisits her chats with snooker broadcasters Hazel Irvine, Phil Yates and Abigail Davies.
Allison Fisher: Snooker and pool trailblazer
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats with the seven-time World Women’s Snooker champion about her time in the game and her equally successful transition to pool in the USA...
Hermund Ardalen: The man behind Snooker.org
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to the Norwegian creator of the popular snooker results website.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories ...
Sahil Nayyar: Canada’s new pro
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam gets to the know the latest player hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Cliff Thorburn, Kirk Stevens, Bob Chaperon and Alain Robido...
Andy Stevenson: Disabled people need to be seen on camera
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam is at Wimbledon, talking snooker with fellow reporter Andy Stevenson who was born with no hands, very short arms and only one fully formed leg...
Michael McMullan: 'The Rain Man'
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Northern Irish broadcaster chats with Shabnam about his incredible memory and looks ahead to the new snooker season.Explore the sport of snooker, ...
Dylan Emery: 'I owe Zhao a pint'
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Welshman chats with Shabnam about regaining his pro tour card - with a little help from world champion Zhao Xintong.Explore the sport of snooker, ...
Hatem Yassen: Champion of Africa
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The two-time African champion from Egypt tells Shabnam how he juggles life as a snooker player, accountant and father-of-two.Explore the sport of snoo...
Aki Kauppinen: Finland's Mr Snooker
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to the Finnish commentator and coach about the rise of the sport in his country. The sixty year old founded the first snooker club in Fi...
Sydney Wilson: I'd love to be more involved with the game
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former Essex player talks to Shabnam about Q School and his car accident. The thirty five year old stepped away from the sport after he was in a c...
Tai Chengzhe: I called Zhao's win super early on
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam talks to the snooker photographer from China about what it means to witness Zhao Xintong become the first World Champion from the country. Ex...
Jim Wych: It's been a while since we had a Canadian on tour
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former Canadian player chats to Shabnam at the Crucible, over 30 years after playing in the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship.
Niall Breslin: I've never understood my own mind
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to the former rugby player turned mindfulness coach and Radio 3 Unwind presenter about his struggles with anxiety and the mental challen...
Matt Huart: Snooker fan to comms guru
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to WPBSA Head of Communications Matt Huart about his journey to his dream job in snooker. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest...
Malgorzata Kanieska: I was told not to fall down the stairs
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing storie...
Noppon Saengkham: We came from nothing
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Thai player talks to Shabnam about his tough journey to the World Snooker Tour. Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing st...
Liam Highfield: Still mad for it
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to the player from Stoke about his return to the world snooker tour and battling illness and injury. Explore the sport of snooker, from ...
Florian Nuessle: Austria's first professional
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam is joined by one of the newest and well regarded young European players to join the World Snooker Tour. Explore the sport of snooker, from its...
Zak Surety: I got recognised in a KFC...it was all alien to me
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Essex player chats to Shabnam about his recent breakthrough on the World Snooker Tour in China.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest name...
Gary Wilson: Howay The Toon
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam catches up with the 'Tyneside Terror' who's fired up after Newcastle's Cup win.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing...
Anthony Hamilton: The Sheriff's in town!
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With his place in the top 64 at risk, the stalwart of the snooker tour tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell what the future might hold for 'The Sheriff of Pott...
Lucky Vatnani: Helping Chinese talent thrive
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indian former professional Lucky Vatnani tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his role working with Chinese and Asian talent at the Ding Junhui Snooker A...
'Snooker stopped me going down the wrong road'
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats to world number one player David Church who is competing at the first World Disability Snooker Championship in Thailand. Presenter: Shab...
Leone Crowley: It’s my dream and I’ve done it
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Framed explores the sport of snooker and this week, Shabnam gets to know Irish teenager Leone Crowley on his rise in the World Snooker Tour, from juni...
Shaun Murphy: The Magician is back
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Masters champion tells Shabnam how he’s found belief in his game again.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stor...
Jason Ferguson: I love the development side
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam catches up with the chairman of snooker’s world governing body the WPBSA.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing sto...
Radzi Chinyanganya: I'm a failed bobsleigh athlete
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Eurosport presenter tells Shabnam about his change of career plans.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the ...
Jan Verhaas: The Dutch Master at the Masters
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam sits down with top referee Jan Verhaas at Alexandra Palace.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the peop...
Hammad Miah: I'm still hanging on...I don't know how
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sixty ninth ranked player on his desire to improve and opening a snooker club.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stor...
Anupama Ramachandran: It still feels like a dream
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World Women’s number 8 from India tells Shabnam her New Year’s resolutions.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing sto...
Lee Walker: Coaching the greats
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The former player turned coach on working with Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing ...
Martin Wilkinson: It might take us longer to prepare for a Ronnie game
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam finds out about the role of a member of the World Snooker Tour’s security team.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to shari...
Terry Camilleri: Our job's not as easy as it looks
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam chats with Maltese referee Terry Camilleri at snooker’s UK Championship in York.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to shar...
Emily Frazer: The rise to the top
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam talks to CEO of Matchroom Multi Media Emily Frazer about her career.Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of...
Xiao Guodong: My family had no money and I couldn't speak English
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Je...
Kreishh Gurbaxani: Schoolboys are now glued to the snooker table after college
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Je...
Liam Graham: Playing in Scotland was a lot more comfortable
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam talks to young Scottish player Liam Graham about life as a new professional, the recent loss of his grandfather and practicing with his snooke...
Darren Morgan: My professional career was a bit of a disappointment
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Je...
Jill Douglas: I work with the best team in the sport
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Je...
Allan Taylor: Making an impression
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. Presenter: Shabnam Younus-Je...
English Open special
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game.
Junaid Ahmed
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam meets Junaid Ahmed, the first Indian referee to take charge of a World Snooker Tour event outside of his country.
Stuart Bingham
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Basildon snooker player and 2015 World Champion chats with Ian Puckey about his life and career in snooker.
Framed: The World Champions
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell gets to know some of snooker's biggest names who have won the sport's ultimate prize.
Framed: The Young Guns
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to three of World Snooker's most exciting young players, Jackson Page, Bulcsu Revesz and Antoni Kowalski.
Jordan Brown: It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it now
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to the 2021 Welsh Open champion about his shock win and trying to reach those levels again.
Sanderson Lam: I need to be more consistent
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Ben Woollaston: 'I’m still 70% of what I was'
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leicester snooker professional Ben Woollaston tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his difficult recovery from chronic fatigue.
Mark Davis: The word 'journeyman' can be disparaging but I suppose it's true about me
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Mark Davis who has been on the professional snooker tour for more than 30 years and is proud to have earned a living fr...
Bulcsú Révész: It is nothing but a dream to be on the tour at the age of 17
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hungary's first professional snooker player shares his hopes and dreams for his career with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Ian Burns: The Ironman
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Ian Burns about his snooker career and improving his fitness by competing in his first ironman competition.
Antoni Kowalski: I have nothing against Ronnie O'Sullivan but sometimes he does not respect other players
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to Antoni Kowalski who is just the third Polish player to make it onto the main professional snooker tour.
Framed: John Virgo, Mary Talbot and Mick Price
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell reflects on her chats with three of this year's guests and some of their stories from the world of snooker.
Maryann McConnell: I've seen the women's game develop so well over the years
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maryann McConnell is still playing and enjoying snooker at the age of 74 and chats 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
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to former professional Stephen Harrison about his career and work in an academy catering for potential professionals and p...
Rolf Kalb: My first time watching snooker came from having VHS tapes sent over from the UK
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rolf Kalb is the voice of snooker in Germany and is synonymous with popularising the sport in Europe. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his 40 y...
Daniel Blunn: It's unbelievable and a great honour
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam Younus-Jewell speaks to the record breaking WDBS player Daniel Blunn about his career and entering the World Snooker Hall of Fame
Tessa Davidson: It's an exciting time for women's snooker
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Women’s Seniors number one Tessa Davidson tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how much she’s enjoying success again after a 23 year break from the g...
Tai Chengzhe: If it wasn't for Ding Junhui my job wouldn't exist
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snooker photographer Tai Chengzhe tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how the boom in the sport in China led to him getting his dream job.
Abigail Davies: Sport gave me something to cling to when I was very, very poorly
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snooker presenter and reporter, Abigail Davies talks about her health struggles and how snooker and sport have helped her along the way
Igor Figuerido: I want to see more players from South America on tour
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Igor Figuerido spent nearly ten years on the world snooker tour. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his career, learning English on tour and coac...
Paul Collier: I've ticked-off everything I wanted to do
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Jim Cemlyn Jones: The singing cameraman
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what it’s like to film the action at the World Snooker Championship? Shabnam talks to cameraman and musician Jim, on his 20th year at t...
Tom Ford: “I’m not really miserable, I do it to wind people up”
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Leicester player is a top 16 seed for the first time at the Crucible this year. He talks to Shabnam about the importance of talking and dispels so...
Tom Rowell: We have spoken to Sheffield City Council about how we can grow the World Championship and make it work
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Phil Seymour: “I live for sporting moments”
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam talks to announcer Phil Seymour about his work in snooker and other sports. Plus his successful One Four Seven podcast with world champion Sha...
Rebecca Kenna: It's hard for women to make a breakthrough as part of a minority
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Tony Knowles: Peter Kay came to my house to get a picture for Phoenix Nights
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Knowles is a three times World Championship semi-finalist, two times ranking title winner and famous for making headlines on the front and back p...
Nigel Bond: “It’s great to still be involved in the sport”
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 33 years as a professional, Nigel Bond retired in 2022. He is now a coach and member of the WPBSA Board. He tells Shabnam how grateful he is tha...
Steven Hallworth: It is the best time to be a professional snooker player
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Hallworth is the English Amateur Champion and talks about wanting to get back on the professional tour and an upcoming appointment at the altar...
Dominic Dale: It is great to see snooker breaking into different territories
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the sport of snooker, from its biggest names to sharing stories of the people involved at all levels of the game. With Shabnam Younus-Jewell.
Mick Price: I quite like being part of snooker history
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Price is known for having the fastest 147 made against him by Ronnie O'Sullivan but he had a solid professional career in his own right and he ta...
Rachel Casey: I am very lucky to do the job I have
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Casey is the face of snooker on Eurosport and discusses her career, working with some legends of the sport and gives Shabnam some off-camera st...
Colvin O'Brien: Achieving the first century can never be taken away from me
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colvin O'Brien plays snooker at the top level despite losing the sight in one of his eyes. He talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about overcoming setbacks...
Phil Yates: He was so short he couldn't reach the table to re-spot the blue ball
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Yates has been covering snooker for more than 30 years and has even lost to a 10 year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan. He also has an early tip for this ...
Ryan Thomerson: I love being on tour but I need more wins
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian tour pro Ryan Thomerson tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell about chasing his dream, car valeting and house renovating.
Mary Talbot: I loved watching the men under pressure against me
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary talks about her life in snooker and her ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease.
Jackson Page
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Up and coming Welsh snooker player Jackson Page chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about learning under the wing of Mark Williams and wanting to be bett...
John Virgo: "Where's the cue ball going came from Ted Lowe!"
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The much loved BBC commentator and former Big Break star tells Shabnam how he went from snooker player to TV personality. JV talks trick shots, impers...
Barry and Eddie Hearn: New year special
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The famous father and son behind the Matchroom Sport empire join Shabnam to chat snooker. As well as that they talk boxing and new year's resolutions.
Neil Robertson and Django Fung: Christmas special
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2010 world snooker champion chats to Shabnam from Australia joined by his manager. Neil is taking a long break, hoping to come back fighting for t...
Steve Feeney: Playing It Straight
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The coach behind the SightRight technique which has helped three world champions. This has transformed the careers of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams...
Liam Pullen: "I'll take being Selby in the future"
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The teenage professional Liam Pullen on his idol Mark Selby and his friendly rivalry with Stan Moody.The York player also tells Shabnam about growing ...
Varshaa Sanjeev Kumar: Shooting for the stars
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Women’s player tells Shabnam how she juggles snooker with the film industry. Varshaa from India also talks about her ambitions to turn pro...
Steve Davis: Crucible King to Glastonbury God
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Essex snooker great invites Shabnam into his dressing room at the UK Championship. He talks about his continuing involvement with the tournament i...
Iulian Boiko: The youth from Ukraine aiming high
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The youngest player to turn professional talks about being part of an exciting new era. Iulian also reveals to Shabnam how the conflict in his country...
Michael Holt: The Hitman targets tour return
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Nottingham player reveals his best coaching tips to Shabnam Younus-Jewell. He also explains how his main ambition at the moment is getting back on...
Ivan Hirschowitz: The snooker fan doing his dream job for over 20 years
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Snooker Tour Head of Media reveals what it’s like to work in the sport he loves. Ivan and Shabnam also discuss how they wouldn’t swap th...
Lukas Kleckers: “I want to be a role model for other Germans”
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
German player Lukas Kleckers on his hopes to inspire others in his country to play. He also tells Shabnam how demanding life is for him in professiona...
Jamie Hunter: "If being out and proud makes a difference, it's better than any trophy"
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transgender snooker player Jamie Hunter talks to Shabnam about being on the women's tour. She shares the highs of winning and the lows of having to de...
Django Fung: "I look for smart players who can play”
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shabnam finds out how top snooker manager Django Fung works with superstar clients like Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Neil Robertson. The Essex ...
Peter & Oliver Lines: “We’re in a unique position”
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lines discuss the highs and lows of being two professional players in one family and do a special quiz on each other.
Neil Tomkins: "We are here to help everybody"
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former snooker professional explains how the WPBSA's new Player Support Programme aims to give guidance on critical issues like integrity, mental ...