Grady Seasons from The Color of Money is a legendary character. Get to know the guy behind the character, all about his pool career, and more in this fun conversation with the great Keith McCready. Keith's playing days are over now but he still has a lot to contribute to the sport. A member of the One Pocket Hall of Fame and winner of many professional tournaments, nobody got the fans involved like Keith McCready. Enjoy this hour with him.
This episode of Pool Player Podcast features one pocket player and author Tom Wirth. Tom's book, One Pocket, A Game of Controlled Aggression, is a great instruction guide to learn the game of one pocket. In this episode, we dive deep into Tom's motivations for writing the pool, his pool playing journey, and his thoughts on some of the best players of today and in the past. Tom is a teacher at heart and this episode provides some great advice for those looking to get into the game of one pocket. As part of this episode, I have bought an extra book from Tom that will go to one lucky listener. Simply go to YouTube and hit up the comments with the term "controlled aggression" and Tom will sign the book and ship it out to one lucky winner. Thanks for all the support for Pool Player Podcast and I'm excited to bring you another great episode!
Kevin West is one of the top players in the Mid-Atlantic region and has overcome significant health issues on his journey to be the best. This episode is full of insights and advice for anyone facing challenges in life. Get to know one of Delaware's best players and an all-around great guy! Thanks to Erwin Dionisio for the thumbnail photos.
Jeremy Jones is one of the most well-known people in American pool. As a player, he's a US Open 9-Ball Champion, a US Open One Pocket Champion, Runner Up in the World 9-Ball, competed in 7 Mosconi Cups, and is now the Captain for Team USA. In 2018 he was inducted into the One Pocket Hall of Fame. In this interview, we discuss his playing career, tournament victories, life on the road, Mosconi Cup, his commentating, and ideas for growing the sport. This is one that you won't want to miss.
Erik Hjorleifson has been a household name in Canadian pool for quite some time. He's a very talented player but has recently started training, teacher, and coaching aspiring pool players and he is passionate about it (erichjorleifson.com). He has many accomplishments in Canada but has also won the 2018 Jay Swanson Memorial and finished second in the 2016 Turning Stone Classic losing to Mika Immonen. In this episode, we discuss his career, his pool accomplishments, and his new passion to help aspiring players. We also discuss his new endeavor, the We Are Pool Players podcast that he does with his friend and solid Canadian amateur player Greg Plester. Make sure to check out their podcast on all the standard platforms.
Joey Ryan and Molina Mike caught up with Jayson Shaw during the CSI Expo just prior to his match in the Diamond Las Vegas Open.
Molina Mike and Joey Ryan caught up with Corey Deuel while they were streaming side table action at the Diamond Las Vegas Open. Corey discusses his controversial comments about American players and foreign players being separated in the brackets.
In this Industry Edition episode, I chat with my friend and fellow Booth Brother, Mark White. Mark has an immense passion for the sport of pool. While we've worked with each other for several months on the live The Booth Brothers show, which you can find on our @TheBoothBrothersShow on Facebook or on this channel, I really wanted to learn more about Mark and what makes him tick. I really think you will enjoy this episode and you are going to be hearing more and more from this guy! By the way, I apologize but you'll notice that I forgot to turn my mic on for the first 10 minutes or so and my audio is weird. I do apologize. Thank you for following the podcast and for all the support. If you'd like to get exclusive content, please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patreon supporter. For a small donation, you can get access to these videos live and uncut in a private Facebook Group. There's even great benefits there so check it out by going to https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast Thanks again and enjoy the show.
In this episode of Pool Player Podcast, I introduce Nick De Leon to the larger pool community. Nick has been a top player in Arizona over the past few years and has risen to be one of the best players in the state. Clocking in near that magical 720 fargo rating and being a Cuetec sponsored ambassador, Nick is a rising star in the game of pool. We dive deep into his rapid progression, advice for up and coming players, and some fun at the end with a guest appearance with Molina Mike. I'm sure you'll really like learning more about Nick and appreciate his takes on the sport.
Welcome to Season 2 of Pool Player Podcast and I’m thrilled to start off this second season with a great young player out of South Dakota, Tanner Pruess. Tanner is a top amateur player and a threat in most any tournament he plays. Recently, he’s really made a name for himself as a pool instructor with a focus on process over outcomes. His boot camps and lessons come highly recommended and anyone who knows him speaks very highly of his character. All these reasons led to this interview and trying to get inside the head of this artistic South Dakotan. A multiple national champion in VNEA, Tanner’s style and insights are bound to appeal to pool players of all skill levels. Tanner is also a talented artist and you can check out his work at @TannerPruessArtist on Facebook. Don’t forget to like, share, and comment on this video. Commenting enters you into a drawing to win one of two books that Tanner recommends for conquering the mental game. With the launch of Season 2, I’ve made some changes to the Pool Player Podcast Patreon account. For anyone that signs up for the Patreon to support the podcast at any contribution level, you get access to a private Facebook group where I will be live streaming many of these interviews in raw, uncut format. In addition, certain tiers will allow you join in on the interviews in the “green room” or even get to meet one of your favorite professionals. Finally, I am now in a place where I’m seeking sponsors to grow the podcast. A corporate sponsorship starts at only $50/month and comes with your logo on each episode and an advertisement to be run during the episode. If you have a product or a service that you would like to promote, let’s talk so we can get it in front of the fastest growing pool and billiards podcast around. I want to thank Josh Ramey from Bad Roll Inc. for the use of his photos in the thumbnails and social media promoting this episode. Bad Roll Inc., based out of Colorado, is doing some great things for the sport of pool so head on over to their Facebook page and give them a follow, like, and share. T
This is your chance to win a Propel Jump Cue. All you need to do is: 1. Like the video 2. Subscribe to the channel if you are not already subscribed 3. Comment on this video. It would be great if you shared a comment about the actual video which is a great one today. Later this week I will use an online comment picker to choose a random comment and that person will win the Cuetec Propel Jump Cue! For today's episode, we have our first "couples" video featuring World Class player Roberto Gomez and Kelly Isaac. Kelly and Roberto reside in Houston, TX. Kelly has won the BCAPL 8-ball and 9-ball titles in the same year! Roberto was the runner up in the 2007 World 9-Ball Championship and he won the Derby City Bigfoot Challenge in 2018. He's also captured a number of prestigious events in the Philippines and throughout Asia. Thank you for the support of the podcast! Please don't forget to subscribe!
This episode was recorded a while back. Three guys in Frisco, TX wanted the pool world to know about their new software that helps with managing tournaments, leagues, and other pool-related matters. The website is called digitalpool.com and it's free to use. Upon first going to the website, you will notice the clean, sleek interface with beautiful online brackets. The site helps make sure your tournaments run smooth and efficient with text alerting, smart table scheduling, and time estimates for each match or the entire tournament. There are future plans to incorporate a live stream platform and other enhancements. About the guests: Isaac Wooten is a Google developer that loves pool and finding ways to use technology to make things work better. He created digitalpool.com and maintains it with a focus on keeping it free to use for the pool industry. Craig Lucas is the owner of Snookered and has a background in the software industry as well. Craig was instrumental in getting this interview set up and believes that technology such as digitalpool.com is essential for pool room owners. Snookered recently hosted a number of great events including Fedor Gorst vs. Jeffrey De Luna and the Michael Montgomery Memorial Tournament. Doc Reyes worked with OB Cues for years and now runs successful events and leagues throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. He just wrapped up another successful Michael Montgomery Memorial Tournament and manages a full schedule of events on the Cuetec DFW 9-Ball Tour.
I finally caught up with 2-time Mosconi Cup MVP Sky Woodward to learn all about him on and off the pool table. Sky shares some of his favorite tournament wins, best all-time shots, and why he loves getting out and mingling with his fans. Make sure to check out Sky's facebook group, Chalk it Up With Sky Woodward, where he does cue raffles and goes live with his fans on a regular basis. To support the podcast, please subscribe to the channel. Also, you can make a one-time donation by going to paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast or sign up to be a patron on Patreon and have a say in future content, https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast. I want to give a special shoutout to @edionisiophotos on Facebook/Instagram for the thumbnail photo.
In this interview with Ralf Souquet from Germany, we dive deep into his incredibly consistent career as a professional pool player. We discuss his start in the game, rivals along the way, various titles he's won, and some advice for the up-and-coming player. Ralf is known for his stoic presence around the table and his confidence. We specifically discuss this and why he believes it is an advantage to not show emotion at the table. We also discuss his sponsors and what they mean to him and his latest endeavor as the Season 4 Ambassador of Turtle Hunter, a multi-season pool challenge in Germany. Other topics include interests outside the pool table such as his support for Bundesliga football (soccer) club Borussia Monchengladbach. Ralf's Sponsors: Predator Cues Aramith Billiard Balls Simonis Veith Dynamic Billiard DBU - Deutche Billiard-Union Please consider supporting the podcast in one or all of the following ways: 1. Subscribe to the channel 2. Paypal - paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast 3. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast4. Merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/pool-scene-365-store Anything money coming into the podcast will go right back into the show to make improvements. You might notice some audio issues with this particular show, so there equipment was already purchased to improve the audio coming in from guests even through zoom/video conference calls. It's all in an effort to improve the show for the viewers. Evolution (part 2) by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
This Industry Edition featuring Jake Lawson CEO of Breakout Billiards Apparel. We discuss being an entrepreneur in the billiards industry, the launch of his media company along with his partner Josh Setterfield, Billiards Sports Network, and the upcoming events for 2021. The discussion flows and we go into ideas for growing the sport. We also talk about the recent partnership with Dynaspheres and what that means to their events. Make sure to stop by shopbreakoutapparel.com and use code PPP25 for 25% off your next order. Also, be sure to stop by thebilliardsportsnetwork.com and follow them on YouTube @Billiard Sports Network and Facebook @BSNCoverage.
Episode 26 features on of the best personalities in the game, Karl Boyes. Karl has won the World 8-Ball Championship and was a part of multiple Team Europe Mosconi Cup victories as a player. In 2020, he was the Vice-Captain of Team Europe when they cruised to victory at the Mosconi Cup. In this podcast, we dive deep into growing the sport and the role that Matchroom will play in that. We also talk about some controversies he has encountered and his new YouTube channel (Search Karl Boyes on YouTube or click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6X-sJnuUWZuhnf0aaXioQ) which will feature instructional videos with a bit of humor. Karl is sponsored by Salotto and Clash Pool Tables, so be sure to check them out. In the video, I show my new garage studio/pool room setup and I shoutout Rick Schmitz (RixxImages, rixx4009@aol.com) for his fantastic canvases. Be sure to reach out to Rick if you're ever going to be playing pool in Arizona or Las Vegas and he can get some great shots for you. Also, my neighbor Anthony Gonzalez hooked me up with that beautiful American flag in the introduction. Hit him up on Instagram to get your own: @az_rustic_wood. I'd like to thank all of you for you support of Pool Player Podcast. If you haven't already subscribed, please consider doing so. Also, you can follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram at @poolplayerpodcast. Other ways to support the podcast include: Patreon - http://patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast Merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/pool-scene-365-store PayPal Donations - paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast
Episode 25 of Pool Player Podcast has dropped with an in-depth interview with one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and an amazing player, Tony Robles. Tony really opens up in this podcast and shares some personal stories along with some amazing advice that is sure to make this episode one of your favorites!
This episode features straight pool world record holder John Schmidt. John is known as a great personality that shares awesome stories and this episode is no exception. You will appreciate his knowledge of pool and his humor. We dove into a number of topics and really spent a bit of time on his improbable surpassing of the world straight pool record. John ran 626 consecutive balls and shocked the world. He also provides some great advice. Sit back and relax, and enjoy this power-packed episode with one of the best all around players in the world. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, like the video, share it, and comment. Also, you can support the podcast through the channel's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpod... ) or the merchandise store (https://teespring.com/stores/pool-sce... ). John's Sponsors: Predator Cues Easy Street Billiards (Monterey, CA) Taom Chalk Chris Renfro (Techno-Duds Tips)
This podcast with Fedor Gorst is truly special. You will instantly be attracted to his personality, his advice, and his professional approach to the game. Fedor provides some key insights that can help any player approach pool the right way! You will also love his story from the 9-ball World Championships! In an effort to raise money for his travel and tournament adventures, Fedor is selling signed cue balls, eight balls, and 8x10 pictures. The balls are $30 and the pictures are $25 or you can get both for $50. To purchase a ball or picture or both, reach out to Fedor via Facebook or Instagram message. His Instagram is @gorstyanich. He's looking to ship the merchandise while he's in the United States so act fast! Please help support a great young player and a great guy! I purchased a ball and a picture to giveaway to two lucky Pool Player Podcast viewers who like AND comment on this video. In a few days, I'll take all the comments and randomly select a winner for the cue ball and a winner for the picture, so make sure to comment. Also, if you haven't subscribed to the channel, please do so! Fedor is sponsored by cuetec and i want to offer a special thanks to Matchroom and @edionisiophotos (Facebook/Instagram) for the photos used to promote the episode. To support the podcast: Podcast Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/pool-sce... Patreon: http://patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast PayPal: paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast
In this episode, we sit down with 2020 US Mosconi Cup member Chris Robinson. Chris shares how he got started in pool, when he realized that he "arrived" as a professional player, what the whole Mosconi Cup experience was like, and his future goals on the professional pool scene. I was very impressed with Chris' maturity and self-awareness in this interview. He opened up about several important concepts and really shared quite a bit about his Mosconi Cup selection and the vision for the Juniors program in the United States. Also, Chris is an accomplished photographer and you can check out his work on Facebook at Chris Robinson Photography or Instagram @chrisinfocuss. Sit back and enjoy a rising star and a good guy in the pool world.