Best Eightball Podcasts (2026)

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A Snooker Podcast Christmas Special ft. Talking Snooker 2:08:52

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12d ago2:08:52

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Chloe and Jennie join forces with snooker reporting legends Nick Metcalfe and Phil Haigh for an epic Christmas special, looking back over some of the most significant snooker moments of 2025 and setting our intentions for 2026. Grab a drink (or two) and a mince pie (or four) and join us for this bumper episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Simply Having A Snooker-Full Christmastime 1:02:34

16d ago1:02:34

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Jennie and Chloe reminisce on Mark Selby's brilliant win at the UK Championships, followed by a brief trip to Edinburgh for a Chris-mas miracle at the Scottish Open (by way of a mad couple of days in Blackpool at the Snooker Shoot Out). To cap off this Boxing Day delight, enjoy a chaotic Christmas with some of your favourite snooker players! Hosted…

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#135 Lord of the Rings 1:17:36

20d ago1:17:36

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Holiday songs. Santa Dr. Dave. Festive Flipper List. Mata Hari repair. Medieval Madness. Shipping issue. Lord of the Rings, LOTR. Australian gifts from Sue and Grant. Ornaments.

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#134 Eightball Deluxe LE - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Dave talks about his latest restoration: Eightball Deluxe LE. Listener mail. Hollywood Casino Arcade. Helicon Brewery. Lord of the Rings. Spooky Shack. Tales from the Crypt.

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Peach Perfect Snooker 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

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Jennie and Chloe record live in Leicester at the Champion of Champions following the group stages, then reflect on a fantastic win for first-time champ Mark Selby. Is Leicester a good venue for the Champ o' Champs? Did the VIP offering live up to its name? Were the conditions really so terrible? Has Shaun Murphy finished throwing a tantrum yet? All…

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Trick Shots or Treat: The Halloween Special 51:25

2M ago51:25

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It's the 2025 Halloween Special, so Jennie and Chloe are up to their usual snooker shenanigans, but now with a spooky soundtrack. Take a look back at the Xi'an Grand Prix (all hail Mark Williams) before a special Editing Jennie & Chloe double team jump in to squeal over Jack Lisowski's momentous Northern Ireland Open win in Belfast! For the spook-t…

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#133 The worst pinballs of the 70’s 1:21:24

3M ago1:21:24

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In this episode Dave and George appropriate content again and reveal their top 10 worse pinballs list. Dave begins his Six Million Dollar Man restoration. George talks about his attendance at the White Rose show. Bonus feature: George has 4 words for AI. Suzy from Revere.

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O'er Mountains and Dales 1:08:57

3M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Jennie and Chloe are delighted to be joined by the witty and effervescent Dominic Dale, who could've chatted with them for several hours about many, many different topics. The final cut of this interview is mostly snooker-related, but a few tangents were taken along the way. After that, there's a brief trip to South Dakota on the cards as Jennie an…

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A Bad Week at the Races 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Chloe and Jennie record on-site at Cheltenham, giving a (sort of) play-by-play of their time attending the British Open Snooker at The Centaur, which sadly ended in heartbreak. Thankfully, they had wine and Italian food, so that took the edge off. NOTE: The sound is slightly iffy to begin with (as Editing Jennie explains) but we promise it gets bet…

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Snooker by the Book 1:09:53

4M ago1:09:53

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Jennie and Chloe recap most of the English Open while the final ticks on in the background (no spoilers, for those who missed it), then it's on to a special guest appearance from the fantastic David Hendon, snooker commentator, writer, and broadcaster (and occasional playwright) who talks about his own history with this beautiful sport and gives a …

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# 132 Top 10 pinballs of the 70’s 1:12:52

4M ago1:12:52

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Top 10 Pinballs of the 1970’s. Dave and George share their top choices. Friends of the show chime in with their picks. Lord of the Rings fixes. Generator problems. Funland again. [email protected] Thanks to Tim for a great podcast idea.

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When You Wish Upon a Snooker Star 56:50

4M ago56:50

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Jennie and Chloe discuss the latest snooker action from Riyadh, where Ronnie O'Sullivan further cemented his GOAT status and Our Robbo had the biggest payday of his career. They also avoid a sportswashing rant this time, but Editing Jennie points you to previous episodes if you're interested in that sort of thing. Then it's on to Wuhan where Editin…

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#131 Time Tunnel 2:08:37

5M ago2:08:37

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In this episode Dave and George talk about a wide variety of games and topics. Dave holds out “the basket” and gets some bargains. There is a discussion about Bally Time Tunnel and the associated games. Bonus feature: interview with Dave and Jean, friends of Maureen and Dave, and their collection of over 40 games.…

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Snooker à la Carte 1:01:21

5M ago1:01:21

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Chloe and Jennie drink to Kyren Wilson's excellent Shanghai Masters triumph (bubbly was drunk prior to recording) and celebrate the proper start to the season. For their third Free Ball of Season 3, there's a real smörgåsbord of delights as they write up a menu fit for a host of champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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#130 Rant and Roll 1:16:54

6M ago1:16:54

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In this episode the boys blow off some steam on a wide variety of topics. Dave talks about how his Eight Ball Deluxe playfield swap. What’s up Doc? Blackwater100.

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A Rather Rogue Gallery 1:56:52

6M ago1:56:52

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After a longer-than-intended hiatus, Jennie and Chloe return with another episode of snooker chat and plenty of nonsense. They look ahead to the 2025/26 season, then talk through a few "controversies" in the world of snooker and snooker podcasting, before Jennie dusts off her undergraduate degree and takes Chloe on a (very, very) long trip through …

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Snooker Superfan, I Choose You! 1:56:09

7M ago1:56:09

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Jennie and Chloe kick off Season 2 of this soon-to-be award-winning snooker podcast with a bumper 2-hour long episode! They chat to fellow snooker superfan (and one of the Snooker Fairy Godmothers) Kellie Barker about how her nan inspired her love of the game, which player she considers to be 'a real man', and what she's looking forward to in the u…

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#129 - Nip It / Space Time 1:45:05

7M ago1:45:05

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This is a list of all games discussed in this episode: Blackout, Nip It, Space Time, Paragon, Groot, Aerosmith, World Cup Soccer, Stargazer, Star Trek, T2.

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A Superlative Snooker Season 1:02:53

7M ago1:02:53

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In the final episode of Season 1 of the soon-to-be-award-winning Wine Rack podcast, Chloe and Jennie look back on the 2024-25 Snooker Season, share some highlights and discuss the pitfalls of having favourites in this cruel sport. For the final Free Ball of the season, the pair award their own accolades to the players, including the prestigious 'Be…

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A Midnite Train to Sheffield 1:36:01

8M ago1:36:01

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Jennie and Chloe reflect in depth on the 2025 Snooker Halo World Championship, which Jennie had the great pleasure to attend courtesy of Midnite, one of the tournament sponsors. Her back is still recovering. The pair talk through all the rounds, the highs and lows, and then discuss the asterisk that will forever sit beside Zhao Xingtong's name as W…

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#128 Pinfest - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:40:16

8M ago1:40:16

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Pinfest review. YouTube Pinfest walkthrough: S1ckH4ndsRbn Georges Xenon repair by Dr. Dave Pinballdoctor.com [email protected]

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It's Crucemas Eve for Certain 1:39:50

9M ago1:39:50

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It's The Wine Rack's 1st Birthday and, to celebrate, they popped open the bubbly and got to chatting about the draw for the 2025 World Snooker Championship! There are some tasty match-ups for everyone this year, and lucky old Jennie gets to experience it all in-person, thanks to Midnite casino and the #MidniteMarathon (not an endorsement, but she i…

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#127 Steve Ritchie - The Classic Pinball Podcast 2:20:49

9M ago2:20:49

2:20:49

Pintastic review. Steve Ritchie interview. Reby Hardy interview. [email protected]

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Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Snooker Player 1:36:05

9M ago1:36:05

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Jennie and Chloe record in Manchester in the midst of the Snooker Tour Championship and reflect briefly on the Players Championship before hopping on a call with Taylor Wilson, snooker manager extraordinaire! We talk about his journey to managing his brother, Kyren Wilson, and how he handles online trolling, mental and physical health, and which pl…

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#126 Pintastic Preview - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:55:40

10M ago1:55:40

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What’s up Doc? Getaway. Bobby Orr. Phoenix. Adams Family. Georges new game. Alice Cooper Nightmare? Pintastic free play game review. [email protected] Pinballdoctor.com

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You're Playin' with the Big Dogs now... 1:16:20

10M ago1:16:20

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Jennie and Chloe review the two latest snooker tournaments out east - the World Open and the World Grand Prix, celebrating some excellent wins for John Higgins and Neil Robertson, and looking ahead to the Player's Championship back on home turf. After that, there's a trip to Crufts for the Top 16, but who will be Best in Show? Hosted on Acast. See …

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Not So Horrible Histories 1:36:00

11M ago1:36:00

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Jennie and Chloe build a little on their mental health discussions, then talk snooker again with the Welsh Open and recap the Championship League. The Free Ball takes a journey back in time to assign each Top 16 snooker player (and a few extras) their matching Historical Figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#125 david@pintasticne - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:54:55

11M ago1:54:55

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Dave and George welcome David Marston, Executive of Pintastic New England. George has a bunch of stuff including a flipper upgrade. Dave tells another wild repair story about a home edition Star Wars from Stern.

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Mind Your Business [The Mental Health Spesh] 1:49:50

11M ago1:49:50

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Jennie and Chloe have a heart-to-heart about mental health, following on from Mark Selby and Ronnie O'Sullivan opening up at The Masters. Some snooker is discussed (the German Masters and the Championship League Invitational) then it's into the dubious 'Science & Nature' category for a self-care themed Free Ball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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#124 Captain Fantastic - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:18:48

12M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Elton John’s 1976 Bally Captain Fantastic. Listener letters and news. Captain Fantastic review and play. Dave’s stories from the field. Bonus feature: If you want it, you can have it.

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The Johnstone's Paint [Old] Masters 1:21:21

1y ago1:21:21

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Jennie and Chloe reconvene post-Christmas to present a Preview of the Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace. With some epic match-ups in the Top 16 (technically 17 at time of release, with Neil Robertson stepping in for Ronnie O'Sullivan), it's guaranteed to be an incredible tournament. In honour of the sponsor, Johnstone's Paint, the Free …

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#123 - I saw the light - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:15:14

1y ago1:15:14

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Chimes. Targets. Bulbs. Bulk repairs. Buck Rogers revisited. Rectifiers. Stats. Thumb. Nip it. Next months game. [email protected]

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Mistletoe & Whine - The Christmas Special 1:21:12

1y ago1:21:12

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In this bumper Christmas episode, Jennie and Chloe recap three snooker events - The Shootout, The Scottish Open and The Saudi Arabia Masters. They discuss the issues with snooker in Saudi, the lacklustre feel of the Home Nations Series, and how the Shootout needs to go big or go home. Then, it's on to the presents! The Top 16 (and addenda) get thei…

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#122 Nineball - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:47:02

1y ago1:47:02

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We begin with a couple of items from Australia submitted by our friend Grant. Review and gameplay of Sterns 1980 pinball Nineball. Dave has his list. Lots of additional classic Sterns discussed. Quick take and gameplay on Buck Rogers. Merry Christmas. TheClassicPinball [email protected]

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A Chemist & an Art Historian walk into the Barbican... 1:01:50

1y ago1:01:50

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Chloe and Jennie look back on the UK Championship 2024 on the day of the final, featuring some 'live' commentary on the match between Judd Trump and Barry Hawkins. Also includes a defence of Jack Lisowski, excitement at some new names reaching the latter stages, and topped off by a slightly odd experiment with the Table of Elements... Hosted on Aca…

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Champion of All Trades, Master of None? 1:21:33

1y ago1:21:33

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Jennie and Chloe record following an epic and exhausting week in Bolton attending the Champion of Champions tournament. They reminisce on some highs and lows of the tournament and generally revel in the excitement of it all! There's a nod to the International Championship, too, before they venture into an alternate universe where our 16 Champions (…

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#121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:34:51

1y ago1:34:51

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Taxi review. Tony the customer arrives to pick up game. Taxi gameplay. Corrections and clarifications. Old and new business. Puck bowlers again. Playfields for sale. [email protected]

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Snooker Hall of Horror I 47:11

1y ago47:11

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Jennie and Chloe talk briefly about the recent Northern Ireland Open and bemoan yet more bizarre scheduling decisions by WST, then get into a fantastically frightening Free Ball where they cast the horror movie to end all horror movies with their favourite (and less favourite) snooker players! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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#120.1 Dolly Parton - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:32:50

1y ago1:32:50

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Dolly Parton. White Rose review. Game prices. Ringer. What’s up Doc? Strike Master. Thanks Vic. Alice. SORRY. Gameplay from recording was inadvertently left out. Start 16:45. End 31:00 for those listeners who tuned in day one.

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Wonderful Wuhan and Desert Island Dingbats 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

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Chloe and Jennie reflect on the Wuhan Open (what they saw of it) and have a trademark moan about the WST calendar and its seeming lack of clarity and direction. Then, they lament over Lisowski and ramble about Ronnie, before heading off to a desert island to... relax? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Crimes Against Snooker 1:09:01

1+ y ago1:09:01

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Jennie and Chloe discuss the highs and lows of the British & English Opens, then send most of the Top 16 to prison for crimes they could theoretically commit, but definitely haven't. Please don't sue us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#119 Island Pinball - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

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Dave visits Martha’s Vineyard for several pinball repairs. One home collection of 12 DMD games is serviced. KISS. Spider-Man. Super Nova. Dark Rider. Dolly Parton. White Rose show. Upcoming episodes.

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Strictly Speaking, it isn't a Fourth Major 1:08:43

1+ y ago1:08:43

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Jennie and Chloe chat about two new events on the Snooker Calendar - the Xi'an Grand Prix and the "Saudi Arabia Masters" - bemoaning how terrible Matchroom is as a streaming platform and how disappointing it is to see WST participate in very obvious sportswashing. Then, they cheer themselves up with a trip to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. Hos…

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Shanghai Pic 'n' Mix 1:03:40

1+ y ago1:03:40

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The snooker season has officially begun, so it's time to celebrate with some proper snooker chat. Chloe and Jennie look back at an excellent week in Shanghai before despairing, yet again, at the terrible WST calendar decisions. Things then turn much sweeter as each Top 16 player gets assigned their official pic 'n' mix sweet. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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#118 Haggmess - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:58:38

1+ y ago1:58:38

1:58:38

Haggis. World Poker Tour. Nugent. Godzilla. Bonus Feature: Shango Axe.

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Snooker Sponsorship? It's all Greek (or Norse) to us... 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

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With more WST sponsors being announced, Jennie and Chloe have a wee ramble about the sponsors they'd love to see on the tour and get geared up for the first proper tournament of the season. The Free Ball takes them into heavenly territory to create a pantheon of gods from the Top 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

In this episode the boys discuss and play Embryon. Commentary on John Wick and Blues Brothers. Bonus feature: Embryon from the archives (2019)

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Where, oh where has WST gone? 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Jennie and Chloe do some more rambling through Q School now that the new qualifiers have been confirmed and continue to marvel at the lack of clarity around the snooker calendar before detailing some dream tournament set ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's Time to Meet the Players on the Muppet Show Tonight 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

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The Snooker Season has started! Sort of... Jennie and Chloe reminisce (again) on their experience at the World Championship [Chloe coughs a lot] and ponder the slightly odd start to the season and how disappointing it is that Q School isn't a real school (and that it isn't called 'Cue School'). Then it's off to Jim Henson's world of Muppets for som…

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Merry Crucemas Ya Filthy Animals 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

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Jennie and Chloe record in Sheffield whilst watching Jennie's future ex-husband get beaten by Jak Jones. They also talk at length about animals and the Sims 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.