In-Off the Red Billiards Podcast

Rob Hall and Peter Sheehan look back on the 2026 World Billiards Championships, with Rob reflecting on his run to the final and the matches, pressure moments and performances that shaped his tournament.There’s also a round-up of the English Open, Women’s World Championship, Sydney Open and English Amateur qualifiers, plus discussion of the changes outlined at the WBL players’ meeting—from seeding and knockout draws to modified rules and polo shirts.Your questions spark conversations about practice routines, tactical mistakes, slow play and sportsmanship. Would you warn an opponent who was about to play with the wrong cue ball—even in a close World Championship final?We also discuss promoting billiards on television, opportunities for women and juniors, and which historic champions we’d most like to face. Roxton Chapman introduces his Billiards Blast concept, before we look ahead to the EABA Matchplay Championship, ABC #3 and the Four Nations.Questions for a future episode? Email [email protected].

With the 2026 World Billiards Championship approaching, Rob Hall and Peter Sheehan take an in-depth look at the field, the leading contenders, potential surprise packages and the growing excitement surrounding the event.They share their predictions and discuss their own preparation, form, expectations and ambitions ahead of the championship.The episode also features results and analysis from the Jock McGregor Handicap, ABC #1, Whitworth Masters and Malone Classic, alongside discussion of the Commonwealth Cuesports Championships, the upcoming WBL players’ meeting, ABC #2 in Halifax and the English Amateur regional stages.Rob and Peter also respond to listener questions about reviving the Lindrum Masters, possible rule changes and the different Top-of-the-Table scoring methods.

Rob Hall and Peter Sheehan sit down with multiple world champion Peter Gilchrist for a conversation about his life on and off the billiards table. From family life and his early days in the Teesside Boys’ Billiards League to world titles, Singapore and the SEA Games, Peter shares memories of his remarkable journey and the great characters he’s met along the way. There’s plenty of room for laughter too, with stories from the circuit and his notorious joke telling.

Rob and Peter round up all the billiards action from Leeds and Winnipeg, answer your listener questions and look ahead to the upcoming events on the calendar.

Rob Hall and Peter Sheehan launch The In-Off the Red Billiards Podcast with a look back at the 2025/26 season before previewing the Home Internationals, Northern Open, Vimy Ridge and PanAm Cup.