Pool Podcasts

Join us for a chat with multi world title holder Darren Appleton, who will soon enter the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame. Pool author Melinda Bailey discusses the trending pool “action” in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Running Time: 45:31          

Join us for a chat with the Team USA coaches from their secret training bunker in Marietta, Georgia, as the Atlantic Challenge Cup countdown begins and the junior team prepares to wage war. Featuring: Allison Fisher, Johnny Archer, Earl Munson, Michael Panozzo, Skip Nemecek, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”. Running Time: 33:35       … Continue reading ABR Special Report: Team USA To Battle Overseas →

Join us for a chat with the 50+ year industry veteran and BCA Hall of Fame inductee Tom Rossman. Author Melinda Bailey and Mr. Bond discuss the importance of a buffer-zone around high-tension play. Running Time: 49:21          

Join us for a chat with Steve Strange, who has successfully launched a pool-in-school program in southern California, and invites you to do the same. Also joining us from NYC is the multi-faceted icon of women’s pool; Fran Crimi. Running Time: 49:13          

Join us for a chat with author Melinda Bailey about the level of play, and players that you surround yourself with. Daniel Busch and USBA president Mazin Shooni discuss this year’s 3-Cushion Nationals and the condition of the game. Running Time: 50 mins          

Join us this week for a chat with the American pro Mike Dechaine as he discusses his career and his future plans. On the opposite end of the continent, Chris Swart joins us from California to give us the low-down on this year’s West Coast Swing. Running Time: 43:24          

That is the question. This week Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond discuss the weekly headlines, and chat with author Melinda Bailey as she answers a listener submitted question on-the-fly. Daniel Busch delivers the west-coast report. Running Time: 37:45          

It looms over you. It creeps into you. It’s inescapable. Or is it? Author Melinda Bailey addresses the pressure of competition, and how to deal with it. Mark Cantrill introduces Jake Lawson’s new apparel company responsible for this year’s World Cup of Pool and World Games uniforms for the U.S. Running Time: 45:27         … Continue reading Who Doesn’t Feel The Pressure? →

Tonight we chat with the Behrman family about their new event, being held in honor of Barry. Brandon Shuff talks about representing the U.S. this year at the World Pool Games being held in Poland. Running Time: 37:00          

Tonight Melinda Bailey and Mr. Bond discuss the “distraction factor” of spectatorship and whether it should bother you or not. Mark Cantrill and Darren Appleton bring us up to speed on the WPS and current events. Running Time: 1:04          

Tonight join us for a chat with the upcoming pool animal Shane Wolford, on the heels of his 5th junior title win in 7 years. Can you hear the howl? Alison Fischer updates us live from New York at the WPS event with press agent Ted Lerner. Running Time: 39:23          

Join us this week for a chat with long-time goodwill ambassador and HOF nominee, “Okinawa Slim“. Melinda Bailey joins us for a discussion of self-awareness and mistake diagnosis. Meanwhile, SBE rages forth. Running Time: 50:10          

Tonight we hear from pool legend Allen Hopkins as he prepares to launch his 25th Super Billiards Expo, the largest gathering of players and fans in the country. Mark Cantrill and Johnny Archer discuss this year’s Mosconi Cup race and the rankings thus far. Running Time: 61:43          

And if so, what effect does it have on your game? This week Melinda Bailey ponders the question of “TV table” pressure.  Mark Cantrill and Rick Bryant discuss the new Italian cue technology that is sweeping the pool world. Running Time: 43:31          

From Rhode Island to Wisconsin to Louisiana to California, the heart of American pool is beating strong and loud. Tonight we hook up with Ed Liddawi and Alison Fischer for an update on the East coast action, with Daniel Busch giving us a run-down of the West coast hot spots. We’ll also be joined by Jeff “Sully” … Continue reading Coast To Coast Action →

Tonight Mr. Bond chats with Melinda Bailey, author of Pool is a Journey, about “table talk” and how it may effect your opponent during a match. Did we forget how to be courteous to our fellow players? Running Time: 38:29          

Tonight we welcome back Mark Cantrill as he talks with Scott Frost about his recent TV appearance, his new pool hall, and his upcoming big-money-match against Dennis Orcullo. Running Time: 46:13          

Join us for a chat with two new members of the American Billiard Radio team: Representing our country’s thriving female player contingency, and located in two of the strongest pool scenes in the U.S., please welcome back Allison Fischer of New York City, and give a warm welcome to Melinda Bailey down in the great state of Texas.   Running … Continue reading Lady’s Night →

Nobody saw him coming, and like a bandit in the night, he left the building with the cash. Tonight we chat with the newest and youngest ever Derby City Classic one-pocket title winner, Billy Thorpe. Running Time: 20:19          

Join us this week for a chat with Mike Howerton of AZ Billiards and Luke Riches of Matchroom Sport as they discuss the latest hot-button-topic: Team USA’s new coach and this year’s (new) player selection process. Running Time: 47:54