Ronnie O’Sullivan: podcast appearances and interviews

Ronnie O'Sullivan is an English professional snooker player born on December 5, 1975. Recognized as one of the most talented and accomplished players in the history of the sport, he has secured multiple records including seven World Snooker Championship titles, eight Masters titles, and eight UK Championship titles. His achievements in these tournaments contribute to a total of 23 Triple Crown titles, the highest of any player. O'Sullivan also holds the record for the most ranking titles, with 41, and has been ranked world number one on five occasions. He turned professional in 1992 after winning amateur titles such as the IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship; he won his first ranking event at the 1993 UK Championship and remains the youngest player to win a ranking title. Noted for his early start in the sport, he made his first competitive century break at age 10 and achieved his first maximum break at 15. Throughout his career, O'Sullivan has compiled over 1,300 century breaks and holds the record for the most officially recognized maximum breaks, with 17. Additionally, he set the Guinness World Record for the fastest competitive maximum break at 5 minutes and 8 seconds during the 1997 World Championship. His career features notable milestones such as the highest break in professional snooker of 153 at the 2026 World Open. Beyond statistics, he has experienced personal challenges including depression and substance abuse. Known for his outspoken nature, he has faced disciplinary actions but also worked as a snooker pundit and authored crime novels, autobiographies, and health books. O'Sullivan was appointed an OBE in 2016 and is a member of the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame.