Pool Podcasts

Mr. Bond speaks with author Brad Simpson about the story behind the Blue Book of Pool Cues. Alison Fischer chats with pro player Hunter Lombardo about life and the philosophy of improvement. Mark Cantrill makes an attempt to forecast the future Mosconi Cup team USA members. Also a special report from Mike Howerton and Jarrod Clowery, who happened … Continue reading The Writing, The Philosophy and the Recovery →

Mike Howerton speaks with hall-of-famer Karen Corr about her career, and her Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Mark Cantrill talks with Barry Behrman about the challenges surrounding the re-emergence of the US Open 9-Ball Tournament. Mary Ann talks with Geno Hill, owner of the Rum Runner, home to the Andy Mercer Memorial. Mr. Bond chews the … Continue reading The US Open Is Back? →

Mr. Bond speaks with author J.D. Dolan about his upcoming book on world champion straight-pool legend Ralph Greenleaf, featuring a special audio segment from his widow “Princess Nai Tai Tai”. Mike Howerton talks with Scott Frost about a benefit for his young friend Hunter Cole. We encourage everyone to listen and participate. Instructional tips from Scott Lee and Randy … Continue reading The Legend of Greenleaf and The Hunter →

Alison Fischer speaks with the up-and-coming female phenom’ Liz Lovely. Mark Cantrill helps us get to know a little more about the bar-box 8-ball title clencher Corey Deuel, “The Prince of pool”. Mr. Bond chats with the multi-faceted man with many hats – Jay Helfert. Mary Ann talks with James Oswalt of the Diamond Billiards Sports Bar. Instructional … Continue reading The Prince and The Princess of Barboxia →

Mark Cantrill offers up opinions on pool player behavior and a brief Mosconi Cup update. Mr. Bond gets out the soap box, and also speaks with Billiards Digest publisher Mike Panozzo about the challenges of magazine production vs the internet, and what might be good for men’s pro pool. Jerry T. talks about growing up with … Continue reading Learning From The Past: Have We? →

Chicago legend Freddy “The Beard” needs to borrow $21 dollars. Anybody have some spare change? German champion Thorsten Hohmann takes Minneapolis to the top, and talks about what he likes (and doesn’t like) about the new game “Bonus Ball”. Angel Levine has a new baby – she’s “Raising The Hustler”. PBIA Instructor Mark Finklestein talks about why he loves … Continue reading The Beard, The Angel and The Toaster →

Mark Cantrill talks with one of the best known refs in pool and billiards; Michaela Tabb. Mike Howerton speaks with Joe Tucker about a revolutionary “non league” league that is perfect for a family man who also loves pool. Alison and Jerry T. discuss the success of the Derby City Classic and Bonus Ball, and Mr. Bond gets the lowdown … Continue reading The Man Ref and The Lady Ref →

Mr. Bond and Justin Collett of The Action Report talk about what’s good and bad in the realm of producing pool video. Emily Duddy and Alison Fischer discuss current events in the WPBA including the coming board elections. Mark Cantrill gets frosty with Scott Frost as they discuss Derby City money matches. Instructional tips with Scott … Continue reading Politics of Pool Production →

Mike Howerton challenges pool players great and small.  Jennifer Barretta talks about her new skill set, but with no events to test them out. Mark Cantrill takes snooker champion and Mosconi Cup commentator Jim Wych down memory lane and Mr. Bond takes one for the team; the cold weather claims yet another victim. Show Features: Mike Howerton, … Continue reading We Need Someone To: ___________________ →

Mark Cantrill takes snooker champion and long-time Mosconi Cup commentator Jim Wych down memory lane in this fun bonus interview. Featuring: Mark Cantrill and Jim Wych Running Time: 50:24

Breaking News On Mosconi Cup Details and Ticket Sales Matchroom Sports Media Director Luke Riches speaks with Mark Cantrill to offer up some insight on changes to the Mosconi Cup Tournament this year, as well as some time sensitive advice on how to get tickets before it’s too late. GO USA! Running Time: 38:13

Mark Wilson is the new Team USA Coach. What new changes are in store? Whats wrong with so many pool streams? Mr. Bond gets on the soap box. Johnny Archer talks about Mark Wilson, passion and play. Mark ‘ The Oracle’ Cantrill connects us to all things pool. Mike Howerton speaks with Larry Chiborak about Bonus Ball and the future. … Continue reading Mosconi Cup Hits The Mark: Wilson →

The Governing Body of American Pool Speaks Hear from Billiard Congress of America CEO Rob Johnson about some of the tough issues that pool and billiards in the U.S. is facing. Don’t shoot the messenger. Mark “The Oracle” Cantrill shares with us some of the best things about traveling to the UK for this year’s Mosconi Cup … Continue reading Nowhere To Go But Up! →

What does professional pool need most? Players? Venues? Money? Can we just get some regulation pockets. Wait, did someone say Ninja Turtles? Chinese 8-ball? This week’s show features an interesting mix of personality and passion that you don’t want to miss. Hear from: “Jerry T.” Tarantola, Darren Appleton, Mike Howerton, Keith McCready, Mark Cantrill, Karen and Michael … Continue reading American Billiards -Take Me To Your Leader →

Join us as we say good-bye to 2013, and hello to the new pool adventures that lie ahead. Ever wish there were more high-quality pool events in the U.S., with well respected players who have impeccable integrity, who conduct themselves as such?  Ever wish that pool players could all hold their heads high and be proud of their … Continue reading Welcome To 2014 – Get Your Game On ! →

2013 State of the Union Address – Part II Will [past or future] behavior of professional pool players affect whether they are allowed to play? Should it? And who will (if anyone) finally quell the storm of disarray in the pool industry? Will the revolution be televi…er…um…live streamed? Tonight’s show features: Cue Sports International CEO Mark Griffin, New CSI … Continue reading 2013 State of the Union Address – Part II →

Why so glum? Did your local pool hall shut down? Where’s the pool on TV? Doesn’t anyone play anymore? What can be done to bolster the troops? What happened to Team USA at the Mosconi Cup Tournament? Was it the best we can do? Tonight’s show features: Tweeten president Skip Nemecek, WPA press officer Ted Lerner, … Continue reading 2013 State of the Union – Inaugural Address →

Is the pool and billiard industry of America in disarray? Is the victory of Europe over USA in the 20th Annual Mosconi Cup Tournament a testament to the popular attitude towards pool in general? This week, and for the next several weeks we’ll be discussing the fractured state of pool and billiards in the U.S. and what the future may possibly … Continue reading 2013 ABR State of the Union Address – Test Episode →