Hogan’s Alley - A Crokinole UK Podcast

S2E4: A Local Game For Local People

Ryan and Terry deliver a brisk, news-packed episode as they thank Ian Witt for his service on the Crokinole UK Committee and welcome Helen Temby as his successor. They recap the Winter Classic and Liam Broderick Memorial Trophy, then whip around the UK for club updates as more and more are appearing across the country! 
They close with a look ahead to the Somerset Crokinole Slam coming to Taunton at the end of January. A tight, community-focused update from the world of UK crokinole.

S2E3: Please Look After This Bear, I Mean Board…

Ryan and Terry are back at the mic, and this time they’re joined by the ever-lovely Mark “The Bear” Paddington. The trio break down all the highlights from the Wales Crokinole Clash, from the insane standard of play, to the exceptional sportsmanship, they cover all the highs and lows and deep dive into the Pool C final! 
From there, they look ahead to the upcoming St Albans Open and the always-entertaining UK Doubles Championship.
They wrap up by diving into Mark’s newest pride and joy: a custom Tracey board that has to be seen to be “bearlieved”…Apologies for Terry's audio in this episode, it will be fixed for our next record. 

S2E2 - From Tabletop to Mountaintop

Join Ryan and Terry for a relaxed chat in this laid-back instalment of Hogan’s Alley! We unwind after a busy stretch of events, sharing our highlights from the Crokinole Scotland Grand Prix and all the excitement of Tabletop Scotland. We recap the amazing efforts of people around the world on International Crokinole Day, and sit down with Matt Prowse and Alex Mitchell to hear the wild story of their epic adventure playing crokinole atop the Inaccessible Pinnacle! 
To wrap things up, we preview the upcoming Wales Crokinole Clash in Wrexham — and share a few laughs and insights along the way. It’s a more chilled-out episode, but packed with great stories and the usual joy of crokinole!All Things Games: https://allthingsgames.co.uk/ 

S2E1 - Hogan's Alley Season 2: Electric Boogaloo

Hogan’s Alley is back for Season 2! Ryan, Terry, and Ian Witt kick things off with a lively discussion about the exciting changes coming to the Crokinole UK Tour. They look back at a packed summer of (very hot) mini tournaments — from the Leicester King of Crok to the fun-filled Beers n’ Boards event in Holyhead — and share their highlights and takeaways.
The crew also looks ahead to one of the biggest events of the year: the Crokinole Scotland Grand Prix at Tabletop Scotland. Including the tournament and a seminar (I know!).
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just crokinole-curious, this episode sets the stage for another thrilling season of flicks, friendships, and unforgettable moments in the UK Crokinole scene.

Chronicling Crokinole the Cloutier Way

In this episode of Hogan’s Alley, Terry is joined by Helen Temby and they talk to the world’s most prolific Crokinole author – Michel Cloutier.
They discuss Michel’s books which he was inspired to write after rediscovering the Greatest Game on Earth, touch on some plans for International Crokinole Day, and generally enjoy each other’s company. If you love Michel’s books, or are considering picking up a copy (or two), then you’ll want to tune in.
And yes, Terry did forget who is usual co-host is a the start of the episode...  Let's call is a senior moment... but words will be had! Honestly not sure he should be in charge of anything.  Wouldn’t trust him to run a bath.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crokinole-Illustrated-Guide-Michel-Cloutier/dp/1775003329 

A Deep Dive with Jeremy Tracey of Tracey Boards

In this episode of Hogan’s Alley, we sit down with Jeremy Tracey, the craftsman and storyteller behind Tracey Boards, one of the most respected names in the world of crokinole. 
We talk about everything from winning a world championship to dealing with criticism, from running tournaments to the global crokinole community. Whether you’re a lifelong player or you’ve never heard of crokinole before, Jeremy’s enthusiasm and insight is bound to pull you in to the Greatest Game on Earth.
https://traceyboards.com/ 

Kickstarting Crokinole: The Meeplewood Mission

In this special episode of Hogan’s Alley, Ryan and Terry sit down with the man turning wood into beautiful games and tables — Steve Mellors of Meeplewood and Play Crokinole — to talk all things board-building, disc-flicking, and launching his brand-new Kickstarter on August 12th.
From workshop expansions to design dreams, Steve shares the story behind crafting crokinole boards and gaming tables and why this campaign deserves your consideration.
Get your fingers ready — Mepplewood and Play Crokinole are coming to Kickstarter.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crokinole/playcrokinole https://www.meeplewood.co.uk/ 

S1E9 - Flickin’ Brilliant! Season Recap with the Champ!

It’s the end of the season and Ryan and Terry are joined by none other than Tour Champion Tom Curry!
The trio dive into the wild world of Crokinole in 2025: the glory, the gaffes and the great players. Expect banter, bold takes, and even Terry grilling Tom on the most important choices in Crokinole.
It’s a season review so good, you’ll want to listen again… after you breakout your board, of course.

NEWS FLASH - International Crokinole Day Announcement

Hogan’s Alley Podcast are spearheading a campaign to make August 20th the official International Crokinole Day.
20/08 or 08/20 – however you write it, it’s a perfect date for a perfect game. And we need you to help make it unforgettable.
What’s it all about?
Imagine this: crokinole boards in unexpected places, laughter echoing over BBQs, a few cold beers, good friends, and great flicks. We want the world to pause – just for a moment – to enjoy the beauty of the round wooden board.
It’s not about competition, it’s about connection. The spirit of camaraderie. The joy of introducing someone to something new. Let’s turn this humble Canadian classic into a global celebration.More info: https://crokinoleuk.com/international-crokinole-day-august-20th/ 

S1E8 – Top of the Chops

The boards were smooth, the play hotter than the NEC, and the atmosphere was electric. In Episode 8 of Hogan’s Alley, Ian Witt returns to join Ryan and Terry for a full rundown of the UK Crokinole Championship — the biggest and most competitive event the country has ever seen. From standout performances to unforgettable moments, it’s a celebration of high-level play, community spirit, and everything that makes Crokinole great.