Post-Up Podcast

Molina Mike is a 21st century Pocket Billiards Content Creator and Reporter who has amassed a LARGE social media following in a relatively short amount of time.He never backs down when it comes to trying to get the scoop on the next big match-up or get some insider info from Matchroom, Predator, and other goliath names in our industry, but WHO IS Moline Mike behind the scenes and how did he end up in the position that he is in today?Get a quick peek today in our newest episode!

League operator for one of the most welcoming and diverse APA leagues in Northern California, Gary shares with us a bit of his story, relationship with the game, and a small inside look at how the APA operates as a business.

One of the greatest ambassadors to the game that Sacramento has ever seen.Nuff. Said.

Growing up around the game, Tyler has had pool coursing through his veins since before he could create reliable memories.In his formative years he was able to soak up experience and knowledge from then peers, now world class players like Amar Kang and Tony Chohan and his close friend to this day Joey Jabron.His unique perspective is one I think we all can learn something from.

One of our very own commentators, Robert Aldana Jr. joins me on the mic this week to share a little of his history with us and how he feels about the state of the game today.Sit back and relax to the smooth southern voice as he tells stories about what made him who he is today.

Pro-Level player and full time family man, the Nikon Kid came all the way from Arizona to take part in the Chuck Markulis Tournament at Hard Times Billiards. So, Naturally we had to take advantage of the situation and GET HIM ON THE MIC!Get a glimpse of who the man behind the cue is and hear his opinions about the state of the game and what the future might bring.

The most approachable man in the room, Mark Hansen.He is a student of all things billiards and an even BETTER teacher. Mark competed INTERNATIONALLY in the world of Carom Billiards and to this day remains intensely interested in the game of Pool.

A grinder from the age of hustling opens up and tells his story.Listen to local room "staple" Jim Fabionar talk about his relationship with the game from a time when playing well decided whether or not he was going to make rent that month, to now, when hustling is virtually a thing of the past.

We've all seen him in big money matches and running deep in tournaments consistently, but who is the man behind the cue?Pop in the headphones and get to know Skip Nikakis a little bit better as we discus things about his personal life, areas that he has lived, what he looks for in a match up, and how he negotiates his big money games.

Chris Gentile is a STRAIGHT SHOOTER, and I'm not talking only about pool. One of his finest qualities is that he always means what he is saying and only says what he means.His obsession with pool began in his 20's and today he stands as one of the top players who currently resides in California. A great sense of humor and one who doesn't mince words. Have a listen to the story of Chris Gentile and his relationship with the game we all love so dearly.

Listen to a brief history of the road gambler and legend of the western United States, Carl Wilson. Where were the best places to play in the 80s and 90s? What has happened to Pool since then? What can we do about it collectively as a community? All of these questions are asked as we get to know one of Sacramento’s finest pool players.