Pool Podcasts

Who brings home not only the cheese, but the bacon too? Darren Appleton. Again and again in 2014. Mark Cantrill chats with the multi-talented Applemonster about his recent wins and his sizing up of this year’s Team USA. Mary Ann Starkey talks with Johnny Archer about his pool playing playground in Marietta, Georgia. Scott Lee and … Continue reading Appleton-Smoked Bacon →

Tonight we hear from the passionate team behind GoPlayPool.com, the nation’s most comprehensive pool room directory and phone app. Mike Howerton speaks with The South Dakota Kid : Shane Van Boening about the Mosconi Cup format and what he expects to happen in December. Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Ramin Bakhtiari, David “Mr. Bond”, … Continue reading Team USA Profile #8: Van Boening →

Jay Wegener talks about Mpls/St. Paul rooms and upcoming tournaments. Some instruction on looking last at CB/OB, muscle memory, shooting fast, pre-shot routine and shot percentages. Running Time: 50 mins

Find out what you didnt know about another driving force behind AZbilliards.com; the writer, photographer, commentator-in-demand, and all around great guy, Mr. Jerry Forsyth. We also get a Turning Stone update from the event founder, Mike Zuglan. Rick Bryant sits down for some Q-Talk with Tiger billiard products CEO, Mr. Tony Kalamdaryan. Scott Lee and … Continue reading Jerry, Mike and Tony →

Host Jay Wegener shares the microphone with special guest host Michael Perron Jr.  Michael was a 13 year old phenom that has had 8 years of playing all the strong players in Minnesota and surrounding states.  He’s played and won against the best (SVB) and played and lost against the best (SVB).  He helped create … Continue reading Table Talk – Sept 17, 2014 →

Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond discuss current events and argue about the relevance of “pool leagues” to the industry at large. Where do you stand? Mike Howerton has a good conversation with the newest BCA HOF inductee Mika Immonen. Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mika Immonen, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, David “Mr. Bond”, Melissa Dayton, … Continue reading Hall of Fame Welcomes Mika Immonen →

This is the first broadcast of ‘Table Talk’.  Minnesota based Jay “Wags” Wegener (host) with guest co-host “Chicago” Tom Sheely talk about a range of topics including some action stories, the Minneapolis/St. Paul pool scene, Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) casino and pool room tour and more loose and free discussion. Some talk about Keith McCready, … Continue reading Table Talk Debut →

Mark Cantrill has a good long conversation with former world title holder, film star and match commentator, Jimmy Mataya, one of pool’s most notable characters. What will he say next? Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Jimmy Mataya, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G. Running Time: 1:46

Barry Behrman and Mark Cantrill discuss retirement from pool hall management and the future of the U.S. Open event. Running Time: 33 mins

Those of you in the Phoenix, AZ area will recognize Bruce St. James from his KTAR news radio show and racing career. Listen in as Mark Cantrill gets a view of the pool world from an outsiders perspective. What do they think of us? Mr. Bond talks with Ian Brock about his revolutionary scoring app that can … Continue reading Outside Looking In →

Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond talk with the upcoming monster Sky Woodward who just snapped off an undefeated win against Shane et al at the Smokin Aces tourney. Mike Howerton chats with Rachel Lang, the junior monster who is planning to attend the junior world competition in China. Alison Fischer speaks with German master Ralph Eckert … Continue reading All Killer, No Filler →

Mike Howerton chats with female pro Kelly Fisher about her recent heart surgery. Mark Cantrill in turn interviews Mike Howerton about the beginnings and history of AZ Billiards, the world’s most comprehensive pool and billiards website. Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, Kelly Fisher, Scott Lee, Randy G., David “Mr. Bond”. Running Time: 1:48 For … Continue reading Heart To Heart →

Alison Fischer caught up with Jim Rempe at his 14.1 HOF induction at Steinway Billiards in NYC. Mark Cantrill goes in-depth with U.S. Open promoter Barry Berhman. Mr. Bond makes a surprising announcement about the Brunswick corporation. Show Features: Jim Rempe, Alison Fischer, Barry Behrman, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Mary Ann Starkey, Clyde Nooris, Scott … Continue reading Rempe and Behrman Share The Love →

Rick Bryant talks with David Jacoby of Jacoby Custom Cues about his role with the ACA and how he began in the business. Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond discuss the recent CSI invitational event (and the controversy of Ralph Souquet bowing out at the last minute) with Ozzy Reynolds and Mark Griffin. Show Features: David Jacoby, … Continue reading Peeling The Onion →

Alison Fischer chats with WPBA founder and women’s pool icon Billie Billing about her start in pool, her career and the speedbumps along the way. Mark Cantrill talks with Nick Varner about his previous experience as Mosconi Cup team captain and the history of his cue business. David “Mr. Bond” updates us on the latest national … Continue reading Champions He and She →

Results from the Team Tournament over the weekend at Shooters, re-play of an interview with local legend Don Brink. Pool Time will be on a 2 week break for Nationals and will return on August 5th with a new show. Running Time: 31 mins.

David “Mr. Bond” rambles about the president playing pool and chats with Jason Bowman, National Marketing Director of the APA, America’s largest pool league, about their history, their present and their future. Alison Fischer chats with Dawn Hopkins about her Tri-State tour, her pro career and her future endeavors. Show Features: Jason Bowman, Dawn Hopkins, David … Continue reading Meet America’s Largest League →

This week’s show features discussion about the upcoming US Open 9-ball championships. A preview of the BCAPL Nationals in Las Vegas. Thoughts about a recent thread in AZ billiards (Teaching Philosophy) and an interview with local Tournament Director Sandi Wilder. Running Time: 52 mins.

Mark Cantrill chats with Mark Griffin and Ozzy Reynolds of CSI about the Mosconi Cup contenders and the CSI Invitationals. David “Mr. Bond” speaks with three-time Junior National champion April Larson. Alison Fischer and Jerry T. talk about current events happening around New York, including the upcoming Tri-State Tour Invitational, and also talk about giving … Continue reading Future Champions Made Here →

This episode features an interview with pro player and instructor Gordy Vander Veer. We also talk about Midwest 9-ball event at Shooters, the World 9-ball event, and the recent Desert Classic tour event in Arizona. Running Time: 51 mins.