Pool Podcasts

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about pool’s Hall of Fame and how the induction process works, from Mike Panozzo, publisher of Billiards Digest magazine. And as the Atlantic Challenge Cup quickly approaches, we’re also chatting with the coach of Team USA , Earl Munson, about what they expect and what they’re doing to prepare for … Continue reading The Hall of Fame Awaits →

Tonight we hear from the senior producer of a new reality TV project called “The Ultimate Pool Sharks”, who is hosting an official ” audition” tournament in Atlanta this weekend. We’ll also get a little behind the scenes info (and a general discussion) about the new TruTv series “The Hustlers” from Alison Fischer in NYC … Continue reading Reality Sets In →

Tonight we hear from the champion Thorsten Hohmann, who just plowed through the Archer Cup event undefeated, about what he does to ” ready ” himself for top level play, and how he stays focused along the way. We also chatted with Mike Dechaine about his match preparation practices, his Mosconi Cup aspirations and the … Continue reading Ready, Set, Hustle! →

This week Mike, Mark and Mr. Bond have a round-table discussion about various happenings in the American pool world, including the Atlantic Challenge Cup, The Mosconi Cup, The Archer Cup, the “Make It Happen” events held by Accustats, and Buffalo’s Billiards pro one pocket event produced by Pool Action TV. Scott and Randy discuss the jump … Continue reading The Current of Events →

This is the second of two episodes dedicated to the complexity of hosting a major tournament event. Tonight we hear from Ozzy Osbourne Reynolds of CSI about some of the ” best practices” when running an enormous event. Ozzy also explains some of the logic behind the use of 7 foot tables over 9 foot. … Continue reading To Host A Tournament – Part 2 →

This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the simple complexity of hosting a pool tournament or challenge event. This week we hear from Chuck Parrill who runs the Diamond Pool Tour in Arizona, Mark Cantrill of the Legends and Champions Tour and long-time promoter, director and author Jay Helfert. Rick Bryant speaks with the upcoming monster … Continue reading To Host A Tournament – Part 1 →

Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond compare 100 years ago to today – and send a message to pool fans 100 years in the future. Mark also chats with Ray Hanson about his upcoming monster money match featuring 16 of the hottest players in the country. Mike Howerton talks to Arizona’s Jeremy Gibbs about the recent … Continue reading ABR 2015 Time Capsule →

Team USA coach Mark Wilson has something new to keep him up at night – Team Europe has armed themselves with a new coach, Marcus Chamat, who is well qualified to fit the bill. Will he make a difference? Join us tonight as Mark Cantrill chats with the new coach about the large shoes he … Continue reading Mark vs Marcus →

Tonight we hear some of the inside scoop about Tru TV’s upcoming pool series from one of the main characters on the show; William Finnegan. Mike Howerton talks with WPBA star player Kim Shaw about the ” Fisher Queens ” documentary project. Scott Lee and Randy G talk about 7ft vs 9ft tables. Show Features: … Continue reading The Hustlers and The Fisher Queens →

Tonight we hear from the BCA via Shane Tyree and Rob Johnson about their new collaborative* event for juniors: The Atlantic Challenge Cup. We also catch up with Rodney Morris about his Wyoming Open win, his new baby ( aka velociraptor) and his thoughts on the Mosconi Cup. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss stroke … Continue reading The Atlantic Challenge Cup →

Tonight we hear from perhaps the most energetic and unusual pool instructor in the country: “The Drill Instructor” Mr. Dominic Esposito. His militant drill-instructor persona is truly something to behold. Join us as we get the low-down on his beginnings in this career, as well as the various programs and products he offers. Show Features: … Continue reading Not Your Mother’s Instructor →

Tonight we get to hear some candid commentary from Barry Behrman about the U.S. Open and it’s friends and foes. Listener discretion is advised. Female champion Jennifer Barretta discusses being elected to represent the “west” in the Queen’s Cup competition, and the stark contrast of playing before an audience of appreciative pool fans. Scott Lee and … Continue reading U.S. Open Redux →

Did you know that pool and billiards in the U.S. was very heavily influenced by the Irish? Along with baseball, boxing and a number of other sports… Join us tonight for a tribute to the Irish, the forefathers of our favorite game(s). Have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Show Features: Mark O’Cantrill, … Continue reading A Tribute To The Irish →

Mark Cantrill (and Mike Howerton) speaks with Luke Riches of Matchroom Sports about their new points system for qualifying the U.S. Mosconi Cup team members, and also discuss some questions on the subject submitted by AZB patrons. Rick Bryant chats with Pat Diveney about his cue making career. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss how to … Continue reading Mosconi Cup Modus →

Mike Howerton and Mark Cantrill discusss some of the uncomfortable details surrounding the World Ten Ball competition, as well as the USBTC and Mosconi Cup points. Rick Bryant has a chat with cue maker Steve Lomax. Mr. Bond speaks with the executive producer of a new made-for-TV series that is holding an open casting call … Continue reading The Ultimate Pool Hustler →

Tonight we get an update from the USBTC featuring Mary Ann Starkey, and the women’s 10ball title clencher, 16 yr old Taylor Hansen. Geoff Conway speaks on behalf of the men’s 10ball winner Jeff Ignacio. Rick Bryant chats with cue maker Mike Capone. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss how to choose a cue. Show … Continue reading The U.S. Bar Table Championship →

Join us tonight for a round-table discussion of current affairs with Mr. Bond, Skip Nemecek (of Tweeten), Mark Cantrill and Scott Frost. Topics include the U.S. Open, Mosconi Cup, WPA sanctions, Diamond Pool Tour and more. Rick Bryant chats with cue repair expert Joe Blackburn, and of course Scott Lee and Randy G give us … Continue reading The State of the Onion Address →

Tonight we hear from Barry Behrman about his player payment issues, his passion, and his recently announced decision to sell the U.S. Open and retire. What will become of this huge iconic event? Show Features: Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, Barry Behrman, Mary Ann Starkey, John Cielo, Scott Lee, Randy G. Running Time: 1:24

Tune in tonight for a round-table discussion with Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond about overlapping events, Derby City updates, U.S. Open payments, Matchroom points for bar-box events and the new Diamond Southwest Tour. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss instructor Stan Shuffet. Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Mary Ann … Continue reading Propositions, Picks, and Promises →

Tonight we hear from two-time Turning Stone 9ball champion Jayson Shaw. Mike Howerton speaks with Paul Potier about the finer points of Chinese 8ball, the huge money at stake and his instructional programs. Mr. Bond gets an update from the man behind the Derby City Classic, Mr. Greg Sullivan. MaryAnn speaks with the owner of … Continue reading The Derby City Classic →