The Ball Run

Official podcast for snooker professional Stuart Bingham.

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The Ball Run E78 (FINAL SHOW!) – Playing teen prodigy Szubarczyk in Saudi, gearing up for ‘home event’ in Brentwood, why I would have loved to have played The Hurricane… and having my new Meta glasses confiscated at the airport!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In the final episode of the series, Ball Run talks about playing 14-year-old Polish prodigy Michal Szubarczyk during a strong run to the last-16 of the Saudi Arabia Masters. He explains why his dream […]

09-02
21:25

The Ball Run E77 – Mixed start to the season, possible Xintong clash, how hypnotherapy has helped me, my Netflix picks, and all set for Saudi

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about starting the new season with a Wuhan Open qualifier defeat then a British Open win which may set-up a match with China’s new world champion Zhao Xintong. […]

07-29
19:21

The Ball Run E76 – New York, new cue, new season, why China leads the way in cue sports, inspired by Navratilova… and how I might have worked in IT!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about preparing for the new season with his new cue and upcoming qualifiers in Leicester against Liam Highfield and Ryan Day. He also reflects on a summer promotional […]

06-17
21:52

The Ball Run E75 – Getting my very own action figure, more frustration against Robertson, and preparing for latest shot at the Crucible

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about preparing for qualifiers for the 2025 World Championship at the Crucible. He also explains why his first-round 6-4 loss to Neil Robertson at the Players Championship was […]

04-10
18:55

The Ball Run E74 – Back to my best in Hong Kong (but don’t mention the final!), after revenge on Robbo in Telford… and how I’ve lost three stone

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his brilliant run to a first ranking final in six years with wins over Mark Williams, Wu Yize, Mark Selby and Judd Trump at Hong Kong’s World […]

03-13
30:02

The Ball Run E73 – New sponsorship deal with Shitiangan, making my 600th century (again), and time to lick wounds after frustration in Germany and Wales

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his new three-year sponsorship deal with Chinese cue manufacturers Shitiangan. He also reflects on painful early exits in Germany and Wales and explains how he intends to […]

02-11
15:43

The Ball Run E72 – On tour with the family for the festive period, celebrity status in China… and not getting the Run of the Ball in December

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about an amazing family trip to Macau over the Christmas period and their VIP stay at the Wynn Palace Hotel in China. He also reflects on frustrating and […]

01-07
16:44

The Ball Run E71 – Clean slate after York, tackling the togs, aiming to get lucky at the Shoot Out… and why snooker is stilll a great career

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his eventful crack at the 2024 UK Championship – and explains why table quality must improve. He reflects on a defeat in China and looks ahead to […]

12-04
23:46

The Ball Run E70 – Boys on tour in Belfast, why Kyren can be king for years to come, jetting off to China again… and how I once literally ‘blew’ the Whirlwind away!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about a good run to the last 16 at the Northern Ireland Open – and being joined by a few mates in Belfast. He also reflects on making […]

10-30
20:12

The Ball Run E69 – Good run in Xi’an, Ding’s tip in Saudi, more frustration in Brentwood, and all set for best of British in Cheltenham

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about good runs at the Xi’an Grand Prix and Saudi Arabia Masters and a frustrating English Open defeat at his ‘home ground’, the Brentwood Centre. Ball Run also […]

09-20
16:07

The Ball Run E68 – Enjoying fine China hospitality, mixed bag in qualifiers, setting sights on Saudi… and colour-blind snooker players

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about qualifying for the 2024 British Open but missing out on a place at the Wuhan Open. He also explains how his pool game is improving while out […]

08-14
24:54

The Ball Run E67 – Golfing with the greats, back in the Pink (Ribbon), doing the math… and why Chris Henry is good at everything!

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about playing golf this summer with former darts world No 1 Colin Lloyd and snooker legends Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor. He also explains why snooker stars do […]

07-20
17:40

The Ball Run E66 – It’s Taom time, more Joy in the pool in China, back to snooker on Friday… and why I’ve been Daddy Day Care this week

Stuart Bingham chats to sports journalist James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his new sponsor Taom Billiards and why their chalk is simply the best for cue sports. He also explains how his tactical knowledge of pool is developing […]

06-18
18:57

The Ball Run E65 – Back to my best at the Crucible this year, thrilled to see Kyren on top of the world, continuing my adventures on the pool circuit, and my 48th birthday celebrations

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his five memorable wins on his way to the semi-finals of the 2024 World Championship, and why he was delighted to see stablemate Kyren Wilson become champion. He also reflects […]

05-22
26:14

The Ball Run E64 – Battling the Warrior ahead of latest crack at the Crucible, having a ball at the Heyball Masters, and a good run to the semis in Leicester

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his semi-final showing in the Championship League Winners’ Group. He also reflects on a fun trip to China to play global pool stars at the 12th Heyball Masters Grand Finals. […]

04-11
11:42

The Ball Run E63 – Eyeing up Championship League last four spot, heading out to China for the JOY Heyball Masters… and why Essex teen William Hurley is one to watch

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about targeting a last-four place at the at the Championship League Winners’ Group after two wins and two defeats on the opening day. Bingham also explains why he is looking forward […]

03-13
11:51

The Ball Run E62 – Frustration at the World and Welsh qualifiers, warm welcome to new show sponsor R&J… and how Barry Hearn got me locked up!

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about frustrating results at World Open and Welsh Open qualifiers in January 2024. Bingham also explains why he ended up in jail in Bristol with Barry Hearn! (Fear not, it was […]

02-14
13:09

The Ball Run E61 – My tip for the Masters, good run in Scotland, Liam Pullen’s huge potential, ‘chicken dinner’ in Leicester… and under new management

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run talks about his results at the Scottish Open, German Masters and Championship League. Bingham also explains why he is backing Liam Pullen as a star of the future, how his […]

01-09
13:09

The Ball Run E60 – The Captain and China, going way back with David Lilley, the ‘big pockets’ debate, crowd control at the Shoot Out, Matchroom’s magical Mosconi Cup … and our new dog Rocco

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run chats about results at the International Championship, UK Championship and Shoot Out. Bingham also explains how he had David Lilley have known each other for three decades, why he hopes […]

12-12
16:58

The Ball Run E59 – How Wuhan helped me lose a stone, being mocked by my kids over my new glasses, and rough with the smooth on the baize in October

Stuart Bingham chats to host James Colasanti about recent results, life on the World Snooker Tour… and life in general. In this episode, Ball Run chats about results at the Wuhan Open, Northern Ireland Open and Scottish Open. He also explains why a trip to China helped him lose a stone, and why his family […]

11-02
12:11
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