Best Mark Selby Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 30: Lazy Sunday 9:55

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Village life with a horse, a mouse and rabbits. Train politeness, buses in Samoa and the art of John Noakes in Dunedin. Together with the long-lasting relevance of a Victorian Act of Parliament.By Mark Selby

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Ep 29: Return Journey 11:57

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The Delta Lady and random direction choices. Remarkable navigation, the human fishing fleet, and sailing down the ThamesBy Mark Selby

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Ep 28: Kiwi Connections 11:50

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A story of survival and recovery. From Singapore to New Zealand via Japan. A new family and communities of mobility. Not forgetting Granny’s bottle of rum.By Mark Selby

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Ep 27: Distance and Discretion 11:57

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A 1625 atlas, the Swedish Mile and the Kiwi Kilometre confuse, and William Whyte laments that the human backside is a dimension architects seem to have forgotten. ‘On Looking: A Walkers Guide to the Art of Observation' by Alexandra Horowitz. The Trooping Of the Colour and birthday suits.By Mark Selby

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Ep 26: The Garden 11:22

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Meeting the wise, appreciating a vegetable, and making unexpected discoveries. Buddha’s tooth is revealed and a Tardis on wheels saves the day. All wrapped up with the delights of the Lost Gypsy Gallery and Peake’s Kitchen.By Mark Selby

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Ep 25: Angels 12:09

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Trusted friends are important as a market correction or recession looms, and trusted strangers can help too, just like the Trail Angels. New opportunities will arise, as they have in the past. Meanwhile, for Willow, a long unexpected journey has begun. And ‘If This Isn’t Nice, What Is?’ by Kurt Vonnegut is a good read in these turbulent times.…

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Ep 24: Flocking Herds 13:01

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Flocking herds, pearls and possums. ‘Careless People’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams and ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix. The silent majority, the vocal minority and the assumptions we make about people. Thankfully, kindness and common sense invariably prevail.By Mark Selby

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Ep 23: Goals 14:01

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A new life and a long journey begin. Travelling around the World demonstrates again the kindness of strangers and that our goals so often fall short of our reach.By Mark Selby

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Ep 22: Swift Trips 13:16

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Swifties and Deadheads, engaged, loyal travellers all. Whether it’s great distances or 15-minute neighbourhoods. Proximity, accessibility and safety matter. Hopefully you know the route.By Mark Selby

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Ep 21: Human 12:08

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A demonstration of multitasking, human service, engagement and how apparent solutions commonly put carts in front of horses. Strange misconceptions and engineered addiction.By Mark Selby

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Ep 20: Making a Difference 11:50

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It’s surprisingly easy to make a difference, however small we feel. And our goals are shared by strangers, frustrating those who stoke fear, prejudice and friction.By Mark Selby

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Ep 19: Squirrel 13:22

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The squirrels, Growth and Progress. Applying the skills of Sherlock Holmes in Baker Street. The art of seeing, rather than drawing, and where you might roam for free.By Mark Selby

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Ep 18: Good Things 11:23

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..come to those who wait. Really? Realising the noble ambition of appreciation, ignoring the game of blame and making a difference instead. The victim is not the problem.By Mark Selby

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Ep 17: Animals and Opera 11:37

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Helping people explore and smile. The birthday travel initiative. Dogs, cats and conversation triggers and the use of opera to counter antisocial behaviour.By Mark Selby

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Ep 16: Parcels and People 11:05

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Could home deliveries and public transport play a bigger role in communities, tackling loneliness and providing a new generation of third places?By Mark Selby

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Ep 15: Where Are We Going? 12:48

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Bing Crosby once sang “We’re busy going nowhere, Isn’t it just a crime”. Thank goodness we now know the answer to congestion and where we're going. The bumper stickers will help us more than the inflatable dolls. And, though Robert Moses failed, an 82-year-old hitchhiker continues to confirm the innate kindness of most human beings. Enjoy your trav…

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Ep 14: All Change 12:14

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A glimpse of transport perfection and rapid transformations. The laws of garden sheds, sartorial elegance and bohemian excitement. We can choose to be a participant, an observer, or simply ignore the theatre of travel around us. The choice remains ours. Enjoy your travels.By Mark Selby

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Ep 13: Whipped Feta Dip 12:57

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Making small talk and breaking bread with strangers. It can make both parties much happier. Reach out, show interest, respect and be kind. The legend, and sound, of carrots and the ejection seat. [email protected] Mark Selby

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Ep 12: The Invisible Bus 12:11

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Creating invisible transport, the value of local knowledge, seeing the familiar from a new perspective and discovering the unfamiliar. Socrates said "the unexamined life is not worth living", perhaps the unexamined route is not worth taking. [email protected] Mark Selby

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Ep 11: The Journey So Far 12:09

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The challenges of transparency and the four Yorkshiremen. Car-free roads and the humanity of fellow travellers. Catching a baby and the woman laughing on a train. The final episode before the summer break to observe and meet listeners. Look out for the coming meditation recordings.By Mark Selby

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Ep 10: Good Health 11:11

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Gaining an unfair advantage on court and balancing on a bus. The strange case of Entrance Proximity Compulsion (EPC). Diamond Michael, Steve Jobs and the isolation challenge.By Mark Selby

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Ep 9: Different Perspectives 11:11

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David Hockney's "Bigger and Closer" and the state of 'sonder', in which each of us is at once a hero, a supporting cast member and an extra in overlapping stories. With Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Steinbeck, the Magna Carta and the birthday problem. The joy and surprises of bus and train travel.By Mark Selby

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Ep 8: All Change 10:45

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Starting is easier than stopping. Agents of change, building trust, mutual respect and civility on the platforms of shared, public transport and transit. As Churchill once said "Why do we regard history as of the past and forget we are making it?"By Mark Selby

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Ep 7: The Eyes on the Bus 10:34

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Safe and secure with strangers, surprising adventures, parking in a bus lane, the joys of the Far North Line (https://www.fofnl.org.uk/) and remember, there are more of us.By Mark Selby

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Ep 6: Making and Saving Money 10:07

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The creative ways that people use to make and save money, riding on buses and trains. This episode includes a magic bus, a convent of arthritic nuns, parking in Amsterdam, John LeCarre, Duke Ellington and more. The opportunities to explore and earn are there to be grasped.By Mark Selby

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Ep 5: Time 11:02

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Productive time vs Elapsed time and overcoming cabin fever. It's not just how long a trip takes but what you can do with the time the trip lasts. The Man in Seat 61 and living, studying and playing on trains.By Mark Selby

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Ep 4: Small World 13:12

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Nightingales Wales and Japan Rolling Stones The Cliffhanger RomanceBy Mark Selby

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Ep 3A: Feedback and Questions 5:21

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Feedback from listeners and questions answeredBy Mark Selby

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Ep 3: Alone Together 13:35

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Feel happier, more engaged, and learn new things - speak with a stranger. Bus queues in Finland. Insecurity and social interactions. Brief Encounter Strangers as trusted confidantes. Bus drivers, the most thanked workers in Britain. Autonomous vehicles, driverless cars and carless drivers.By Mark Selby

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Ep 2: Serendipity 11:08

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Observing with sagacity How American men cross their legs Dealing with annoying travellers and drivers The reluctance of the English to interact with fellow travellers, and the risk of being viewed as "drunk, drugged or deranged". Amtrak community diningBy mark7g5

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Ep. 1: Introduction 4:55

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Introducing the Restid podcast Embracing a lifestyle choice Why Restid?By mark7g5

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Pub Talk | Mark Selby 40:34

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is four-time World Snooker Champion Mark Selby. With nine Triple Crown titles to his name, 'The Jester from Leicester' well and truly ranks amongst snooker's all-time greats. Here he discusses how childhood trauma has continued to haunt him throughout his career and how the death of his father drove him to …

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Pub Talk | Matt Le Tissier 40:56

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is footballing cult hero Matt Le Tissier. Scorer of some of the greatest goals in Premier League history. Le Tissier has cut a controversial figure of late in his quest to 'uncover the truth' on everything from global pandemics to war. Here he discusses conspiracy theories, dubious betting and discusses why…

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Pub Talk | Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett 41:25

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is UFC superstar Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett. Perhaps the hottest property in The Octagon right now, the 27-year-old scouser has captured the imagination of fans with his unique style and sense of humour. Here he discusses how close he came to ending his own life, where it all went wrong on social media and …

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Pub Talk | James Haskell 43:25

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is rugby legend James Haskell. A Grand Slam winner with England, James has now reinvented himself as a DJ and podcaster. Here he brings his unique brand of humour and storytelling to the pub in an uncensored interview that will shock, inspire and leave you unable to ever set foot on a boat ever again.…

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Pub Talk | Noel Gallagher 43:19

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is guitar hero Noel Gallagher. Founder of one of the greatest bands of all time and writer of their most iconic songs; the former Oasis man pops in to talk music, football... and ghosts. Here he discusses the mysterious origin of his first guitar, the one thing that worries him and how one night in Paris sa…

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Pub Talk | John Barnes 33:03

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is Liverpool legend (and rap god) John Barnes. One of the finest players of his generation on the pitch and one of the most important voices off it; Barnes has dedicated his life after football to tackling inequality. Here he discusses his father's role in a cult movie classic, the one regret from his caree…

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Pub Talk | Jamie O'Hara 38:19

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is former Tottenham Hotspur star - and Pina Colada aficionado - Jamie O'Hara. Grief, depression and alcohol saw O'Hara go from one of the Premier League's most promising players to Big Brother contestant in the blink of an eye. Here he discusses playing for the wrong country, being attacked by his own fans …

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Pub Talk | Lee Hendrie 36:28

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is Aston Villa legend Lee Hendrie. As a youngster, Hendrie had the world at his feet; challenging for the Premier League title, getting capped by England and being courted by Inter Milan. Here he discusses where it all went wrong as mental health struggles took over, resulting in multiple attempts to take h…

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Pub Talk | Paul Merson 45:58

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is English football legend Paul Merson. Despite being a fan favourite at clubs such as Arsenal, Aston Villa and Portsmouth; Merson was battling not one, but three addictions. Here, he reveals how his demons almost cost him everything, the one moment of his career that still haunts him and why Harry Redknapp…

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Pub Talk | Harry Redknapp 36:44

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is football manager, raconteur and King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp. Controversially overlooked for the England job in 2012, Redknapp developed some of the country's best ever players at West Ham, led Portsmouth to FA Cup glory and restored Tottenham to the top of European football. Here he discusses deal…

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Pub Talk | Piers Morgan 41:59

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is a man perhaps more accustomed to asking the questions than answering them. No stranger to controversy, Piers Morgan has ruffled the feathers of US Presidents, the British Royal Family and Hollywood’s elite. Here he talks about how he handles his ‘Marmite’ reputation, his multiple sackings and why he owes…

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Pub Talk | Vinnie Jones 43:55

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Joining Alan and Ray in the pub this week is footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones. After years of tough tackling and notorious antics on the pitch, Vinnie took his 'hard man' reputation to the big screen in movies such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and X-Men: The Last Stand. Here he offers a candid insight into a different side of his pers…

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World champion Mark Selby joins us to talk glory, legacy and 'hurtful' Bingham criticism 25:41

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It's the last episode of series three of The Break and we were delighted to be joined by the newly crowned champion of the world, Mark Selby! It's been a remarkable 17 days at The Crucible and Selby joins Andy Goldstein for an in-depth chat about his fourth world title, some of the most significant moments along the way, and how many more titles he…

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‘Kyren Wilson is going to be the new champion of the world’ – Jimmy White and Joe Johnson on Crucible memories and this year’s showdown 28:35

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Six-time Crucible runner-up Jimmy White is backing Kyren Wilson to win the World Championship after being impressed by his mentality in Sheffield. Wilson, the only player left in the tournament who has not won the title, leads Shaun Murphy 10-6 after the second session in their best-of-33 encounter. Mark Selby is 9-7 ahead of Stuart Bingham in the …

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'I’ll get my bum out if I win title!' – Kyren Wilson on Crucible charge and wanting Ronnie revenge 28:11

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Kyren Wilson drops in on The Break podcast to discuss his World Championship mission. The 2020 runner-up meets Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals at the Crucible and promises host Andy Goldstein that he will follow Mark Williams’ lead should he win at the Crucible… The 29-year-old also says he dreams of getting revenge on Ronnie O'Sullivan after …

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‘No one enjoys playing in a bow tie’ - Mark Allen on snooker's need to modernise 32:33

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Mark Allen claims no snooker player wants to play in a waistcoat and bow tie as he urged the sport to catch up if it wanted a slice of the youth audience. Professional snooker typically has a strict dress code – smart trousers and shoes, plus a long-sleeved shirt, waistcoat and bow tie – although it has been relaxed for some events, with the latter…

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Robertson on lockdown hair, back-to-back 147s and why ‘hungry’ Ronnie won’t succumb to Crucible pressure 48:05

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On the third episode of the new series of The Break, Andy Goldstein speaks to Neil Robertson ahead of the World Championship. The Australian is one of the favourites at the Crucible after some mesmeric displays this season, including titles at the UK Championship and Tour Championship. His lockdown haircut (or lack of one) has caught serious attent…

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'He's like a Michel Roux cake' - Ronnie on his rivals, and World title defence 45:38

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On the second episode of the new series of The Break, Andy Goldstein speaks to Ronnie O'Sullivan as he prepares to defend his crown at the World Championship. Ronnie discusses his season so far and his frame of mind heading to the Crucible. We hear his views on his main contenders, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump, and Ronnie also talks Covid, the ret…

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'I'm fighting to stay on the Tour' - Jimmy previews Hendry showdown 23:43

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The Break is back for the 2021 World Snooker Championship! Andy Goldstein is your host as we cover the biggest event in snooker and we'll have three preview episodes for you before the tournament properly arrives. Join Andy, Neal Foulds and Jimmy White for episode one of series three as they look ahead to the Crucible and run the rule over some of …