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Pool Player Podcast
by Joey Ryan
This podcast was created to promote the game of professional pool. We will interview top pool players across the world to understand their approaches to the game, ideas for improving the game, and entertaining stories from their travels.If you want to see the players, you can view the interviews on YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/PoolPlayerPodcast
Episodes
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Episode 40 - Keith McCready
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…
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Episode 39 - Tom Wirth
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...
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Episode 38 - Kevin West
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!…
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Episode 37 - Jeremy Jones
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....
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Episode 36 - Erik Hjorleifson
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…
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2021 CSI Expo - Jayson Shaw Interview
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.
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2021 CSI Expo - Corey Deuel Interview
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.
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Episode 34 - Mark White (Industry Edition)
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…
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Episode 35 - Nick De Leon
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...
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Episode 33 - Tanner Pruess
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...
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Episode 32 - Roberto Gomez & Kelly Isaac
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...
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Episode 31 - Digitalpool.com | Snookered | DFW 9-Ball Tour
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...
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Episode 30 - Sky Woodward
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…
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Episode 29 - Ralf Souquet
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...
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Episode 28 - Jake Lawson
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…
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Exclusive Interview - Billy Thorpe
After the events of this past weekend, I was able to track down Billy Thorpe in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to see his thoughts on the unfortunate incident with Robb Saez. Billy really opens up and I think you will see some remorse, regret, and Billy Thorpe like you've never seen him before. The...
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Episode 26 - Karl Boyes
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...
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Episode 25 - Tony Robles
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...
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Episode 23 - John Schmidt
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...
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Episode 24 - Fedor Gorst
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...
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Episode 22 - Chris Robinson
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...
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Episode 21 - Tony Chohan
Get to know one of the best one pocket players in the world and one of the best action players as well. Tony Chohan shares some insights, some road stories, and talks about some top players in this interview. Don't forget to check out Tony's apparel brand, Game Tight Apparel by following him on...
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Episode 20 - Kelly Fisher
In this episode, Kelly Fisher talks about rising to the top of the Snooker world and then making the leap to 9-ball! She shares some great advice during the interview and also opens up about overcoming some personal health challenges to once again become a World Champion. I found this discussion…
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Episode 19 - One Pocket Power Rankings
I hope you enjoy this video going through the first Pool Player Podcast One Pocket Power Rankings. I apologize for some video glitches throughout but the content was just too good so I had to roll with it. Panel: Oscar Dominguez (CA), Mike Davis (NC), Molina Mike (TX), Joey Ryan (AZ) Methodology:...
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Episode 18 (Industry Edition) - Chad Sholders
In this Industry Edition interview with Chad Sholders from Havoc Productions, he introduces a new concept for growing the sport of pool through qualifier tournaments eventually leading to events with a $1,000,000 prize pool. We discuss Chad's background in pool and business sense, how the Blood,...
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Episode 17 - Scott Frost
This episode, over three months in the making, features one of the best one pocket players in the world, Scott Frost. The original recording occurred in September but in the final recording, Scott's video froze for over 40 minutes. We both decided that the best thing to do was to re-record those…
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Episode 16 - Rodney Morris
Wow, Rodney Morris! What a podcast episode! Rodney is a full of charisma, funny stories, and solid advice for pool players. You will love his easy-going nature and his joy for life. In this episode, we discuss his background and playing career, many of his rivals and friends from the professional...
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Episode 15 (Industry Edition) - Emily Frazer
In this episode, Emily Frazer discusses how she got started with Matchroom and what led her to her current position of Managing Director of Matchroom Multi Sport. We also discussed the challenges of 2020 and plans for 2021 as well as the different events that Matchroom promotes. With the 2020...
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Episode 14 - Johnny Archer
In this episode with pool legend Johnny Archer, we discuss what led him to pool and how he escaped small town Georgia to become one of the sport’s largest stars. We also dive into the differences in the sport today compared to the 1990’s. Johnny shares his thoughts about what happened to 9-ball…
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Episode 13 (Industry Edition) - Molina Mike
Molina Mike house become a household name in the pool industry for his buying and selling, tournament and money game updates, and his breakdown and assessment of matches. In this episode, he shares how he became an online influencer, a recap of the Dennis Orcullo and Shane Van Boening match and...
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Episode 12 - Oscar Dominguez
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...
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Episode 11 (Industry Edition) - Mike Page and Steve Ernst from FargoRate
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…
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Episode 10 - Kristina Tkach
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...
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Episode 9 (Industry Edition) - Ozzy Reynolds
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...
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Episode 8 - CJ Wiley
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...
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Episode 7 (Industry Edition) - Lil' Chris
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...
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Episode 6 - Scott Tollefson
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...
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Episode 5 - Alex Pagulayan
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.…
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Episode 4: Shaun Wilkie
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…
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Episode 3: Tyler Styer
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...
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Episode 2: Mitch Ellerman
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...
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Episode 1: Mike Davis
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast was created to promote the game of professional pool. We will interview top pool players across the world to understand their approaches to the game, ideas for improving the game, and entertaining stories from their travels.If you want to see the players, you can view the interviews on YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/PoolPlayerPodcast
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Joey Ryan
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