Widely regarded as one of the nicest guys in pool, Oscar Dominguez provides a look into his upbringing and early years as a pool player, how his time spent in the Far East helped him develop as a player, and more recently, the good, the bad, and the ugly about owning Hard Times Billiards in Sacramento, California. One of the goals of the podcast is to highlight some of the true gems in our sport, and Oscar Dominguez is at the top of the list. If you didn't know much about Oscar before this episo...
Nov 20, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, we welcome the creators of FargoRate. The topic of player ratings is usually met with passionate debate and discussion. Steve and Mike go through the history of FargoRate, how it actually helps generate action matches, some of the future plans for FargoRate, and how your region can leverage this tool for league play and tournaments. For the video version, please check out Pool Player Podcast on YouTube. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment!
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kristina Tkach is widely regarded as one of the best female players in Europe. In her young career, she has proven to be a rising star that doesn't shy away from playing the men in tournaments and for money. In this interview, Kristina opens up about female vs. male issues in pool, top challenges she has faced, and advice for pool players trying to improve. From the first contact with Kristina, she was very impressive and kind, and you will see in this interview that she is very wise for her age...
Nov 09, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Ozzy Reynolds, owner and CEO of CueSports International opens up about his background and what brought him to CSI. We also discussed the future plans for CSI, business partnerships with Predator and FargoRate, and ideas for growing the sport. Ozzy takes the time to explain decisions made by CSI, including the unprecedented events of 2020 that caused them to shut down the "Largest Pool Tournament in the World." For the video version, check out Pool Player Podcast on YouTube ( htt...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A true legend in American Pocket Billiards, guest CJ Wiley shares road stories, tips and advice, and other thoughts on this episode of Pool Player Podcast. For decades CJ was one of the world's top pool players and now he runs around the country giving lessons, seminars, and sharing awesome road stories about some of his adventures. Make sure to look him up on Facebook (@thegameistheteacher) and his website (masteringpocketbilliards.com). If you want to view this interview, the YouTube link is: ...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Have you ever wanted to start an online endeavor related to pool? In this interview with Lil' Chris, online pool instructor and influencer, we discuss how he got started with YouTube, what drew him to pool instruction, and advice for others for starting a pool-related business online. This is the first Pool Player Podcast that focuses on an industry person as opposed to a professional pool player and it was really good to explore new topics with Lil' Chris. Make sure to subscribe, like, comment,...
Nov 02, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode featuring Minnesota player Scott Tollefson will give you an inside look at a guy who plays high caliber pool but isn't above joining a league team with his buddies. We laughed, joked, told some stories, and had a lot of fun. There were also some great nuggets for aspiring players in this episode. If you haven't already, please like, share, subscribe, and comment with suggestions for the show. Thank you for all of the support!
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Widely regarded as one of the very best all around players in the game of pool and fresh off impressive victories in the Aramith/Simonis Pro Classic One Pocket and 10 Ball Events, Alex Pagulayan gives us a glimpse into his start playing pool, his tips to success, and some amazing road stories. Sit back and enjoy this killer episode showcasing a fan favorite and one of the all-time greats in the sport of pocket billiards.
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this emotional episode brought to you by Breakout Billiards Apparel, East Coast professional Shaun Wilkie gives us a look into how he started playing pool, his approach to the game, and some stories that helped shape him into the player he is today. Shaun talks about his experience of playing in the World Championships in the Philippines, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory against Japanese champion Naoyuki Oi and a tough defeat against Shane Van Boening. For those who have had sign...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Tyler Styer talks about his meteoric rise to professional pool. We dive deep into the preparation and training aspect of pool. Tyler shares stories about what drove him to master the 10-ball break, snapping off the 2019 Kremlin Cup, and the last two Mosconi Cup victories for the United States. Any player looking to improve will love this video. He also shares the relationship he has with a couple of his sponsors, Manning Cues and Billiards Supplies (manningcues.com) and Predator...
Oct 04, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we hear from Arizona professional Mitch Ellerman. Mitch takes us through his early years playing pool, some of his best wins and biggest disappointments, and provides some great pool and mental advice for aspiring players. He also gives us a bit of a look at the scene in Las Vegas right now with poker players challenging pool players to big money matches. There's a new video format to this episode that you should really enjoy!
Sep 29, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode I dive deep with professional pool player Mike Davis from Raleigh, North Carolina. Among the topics we discuss are advice for up-and-coming players, interesting stories from the road, and ideas that Mike has for bringing pool back to prominence in the United States. Listeners will really appreciate Mike's take on a number of pool-related topics and they will love his natural sense of humor. This video is also available on the Pool Player Podcast channel on YouTube....
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
