A marquee episode of Talking Snooker for you. Phil and Nick have been joined by a bonafide great in John Higgins. We knew this would be good, but it genuinely surpassed all our expectations and we can't wait to hear what you think. https://t.co/0ZkhXvPrUE #TalkingSnooker

I really think we should all make a concerted effort to call it ‘The United Kingdom Professional Championship’ this year. I tell you where David Vine did his studying - the Old School. #Snooker

This is quite a 15th red from Liam Pullen on the way to his maximum break. #Snooker

Liam Pullen's lovely old time of late continues with his first pro 147. Beats Kaylan Patel 6-1 in the opening round of UK qualifying. Farakh Ajaib next for him tomorrow night. Nice stuff from Bai Yulu as well to beat Mostafa Dorgham 6-1 with five 50+ breaks. Liu Hongyu next.

Zhao Xintong lands the title in Riyadh thanks to a 5-2 win over Neil Robertson. First win as world champ. Impressive to down Murphy, Trump and the Thunder. £250k for winning 13 frames. #nice 11 comps. 11 different winners this season. Loving this run.

Nice to hear a mention of Ted Lowe there. You don't hear many, when you consider how big a character he was. As far as I'm concerned, there's only ever been one 'Voice of Snooker' and that was Ted Lowe. I wrote about Ted in my Voices of Sport series: https://t.co/6bEvvK2fUS

The podcast heads into its sixth year and we'll return next week to look ahead to the main stages of the UK Championship. Are you heading to York for the tournament? Please do let us know. Tweet us @philhaigh_ @Nick_Metcalfe @TalkingSnooker or email talkingsnooker@yahoo.com

John Higgins not impressed with playing conditions in Riyadh: 'It really is bad.' The Wizard is back in action today, hoping that the 'pathetic' table has improved. More here 👇 https://t.co/2vOS4JMtlY

John Higgins calls the table at the Saudi Invitational 'pathetic'. Higgins: 'Me and Ding are only five foot five each. There are so many, as if it's beer mats, underneath the table. It's raised up. I don't know who's passed that but it's pathetic for a million pound tournament.'

One of the more unlikely misses of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s career. #Snooker

Shaun Murphy whitewashes Ronnie O'Sullivan in Riyadh to book a quarter-final clash with Zhao Xintong. Some immense long-potting from the Magician there. The Rocket couldn't get anything going. Yellow in the last was as easy a shot as he can miss. https://t.co/OpdoptJVER

Many thanks to the consistently excellent David Caulfield for crediting @TalkingSnooker here in this @SnookerHQ story: Daniel Wells uses ‘humiliating’ Ronnie O’Sullivan comments as ‘perfect motivation’ https://t.co/oqq9FyZqha #TalkingSnooker

An enjoyable episode of @TalkingSnooker as i make my way home. Currently stuck on the M50

@philhaigh_ @TalkingSnooker Excellent episode chaps, you really know how to get the best out of guests. Didnt get around to writing in, but huge congrats and thanks for 5 years. I’ve listened to every single episode, absolutely essential. Honoured to be a tiny part of it myself too. Here’s to many more👍👍

@TalkingSnooker I liked Daniel’s perspective. It’s easy to forget that if you are ranked 128, there’s only 127 better than you out of the millions around the world who pick up a cue every day.

Loved having Dan Wells on @TalkingSnooker this week. Great chat. Brilliant stories from him on the legends of Welsh snooker, the ups and downs of his career so far, hurtful but motivational words from Ronnie O'Sullivan and loads more. https://t.co/BBdRyKnseB

Some interesting quotes from the Welshman who appeared on the @TalkingSnooker pod recently. Read here 👇 https://t.co/S0HL60fPpz

'It's not a lot of fun to get out there playing in front of very few people and the atmosphere hasn't been great for any of the matches so far. But you just have to give it time.' Mark Allen on playing in Saudi Arabia. More from him & Shaun Murphy here👇 https://t.co/dBROmuQw2m

'I'd rather get a 167 first frame, pull out and go home. I hope that answers your question.' Would you rather make the 167 break and land the $1m bonus or win the event in Riyadh? Some great answers from O'Sullivan, Trump, Higgins and Williams here👇 https://t.co/Fjeoa6Runl

Our fifth anniversary episode is a monster affair: *Daniel Wells is our special guest *We review the Champion of Champions *UK qualifying plus news round-up *Your fifth birthday messages https://t.co/4lXPnoz44Q Five years of Talking Snooker - thanks for the memories X

'This week I must have made probably 20 or 30 167s in the house. So it can be done.' Spoke to Shaun Murphy ahead of the golden ball event and the $1m bonus on the line. The Magician also reveals the reaction to his Champ of Champs scheduling beef 👇 https://t.co/aLPLuyZCog