Category Archives: American Billiard Radio

American Billiard Radio Episodes

Not Your Mother’s Instructor



Tonight we hear from perhaps the most energetic and unusual pool instructor in the country: “The Drill Instructor” Mr. Dominic Esposito. His militant drill-instructor persona is truly something to behold. Join us as we get the low-down on his beginnings in this career, as well as the various programs and products he offers.

Show Features: Dominic Esposito, Rick Bryant, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:11


U.S. Open Redux



Tonight we get to hear some candid commentary from Barry Behrman about the U.S. Open and it’s friends and foes. Listener discretion is advised. Female champion Jennifer Barretta discusses being elected to represent the “west” in the Queen’s Cup competition, and the stark contrast of playing before an audience of appreciative pool fans. Scott Lee and Randy G. talk about the most common cue handling mistakes.

Show Features: Jennifer Barretta, Barry Behrman, Mark Cantrill, Alison Fischer, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:22


A Tribute To The Irish



Did you know that pool and billiards in the U.S. was very heavily influenced by the Irish?

Along with baseball, boxing and a number of other sports…

Join us tonight for a tribute to the Irish, the forefathers of our favorite game(s).

Have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day everyone!

Show Features: Mark O’Cantrill, David Hennigan Bond, Scotty MacLee, Randy G. Murphy. (even you can be Irish for a day 🙂

Running Time: 54 Mins


Mosconi Cup Modus



Mark Cantrill (and Mike Howerton) speaks with Luke Riches of Matchroom Sports about their new points system for qualifying the U.S. Mosconi Cup team members, and also discuss some questions on the subject submitted by AZB patrons. Rick Bryant chats with Pat Diveney about his cue making career. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss how to draw the ball effectively.

Show Features: Luke Riches, Mark Cantrill, Mike Howerton, David “Mr. Bond”, Rick Bryant, Pat Diveney, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:02


The Ultimate Pool Hustler



Mike Howerton and Mark Cantrill discusss some of the uncomfortable details surrounding the World Ten Ball competition, as well as the USBTC and Mosconi Cup points. Rick Bryant has a chat with cue maker Steve Lomax. Mr. Bond speaks with the executive producer of a new made-for-TV series that is holding an open casting call just outside of Atlanta, GA

Are YOU the next pool star?

Show Features: Steve Lomax, J.P., Rick Bryant, Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:36


The U.S. Bar Table Championship



Tonight we get an update from the USBTC featuring Mary Ann Starkey, and the women’s 10ball title clencher, 16 yr old Taylor Hansen. Geoff Conway speaks on behalf of the men’s 10ball winner Jeff Ignacio. Rick Bryant chats with cue maker Mike Capone. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss how to choose a cue.

Show Features: Taylor Hansen, Geoff Conway, Mike Capone, Rick Bryant, Mary Ann Starkey, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:04


The State of the Onion Address



Join us tonight for a round-table discussion of current affairs with Mr. Bond, Skip Nemecek (of Tweeten), Mark Cantrill and Scott Frost. Topics include the U.S. Open, Mosconi Cup, WPA sanctions, Diamond Pool Tour and more. Rick Bryant chats with cue repair expert Joe Blackburn, and of course Scott Lee and Randy G give us the secrets to practicing effectively.

Show Features: Skip Nemecek, Scott Frost, Joe Blackburn, Rick Bryant, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:20


Old Friends For Sale



Tonight we hear from Barry Behrman about his player payment issues, his passion, and his recently announced decision to sell the U.S. Open and retire. What will become of this huge iconic event?

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, Barry Behrman, Mary Ann Starkey, John Cielo, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:24


Propositions, Picks, and Promises



Tune in tonight for a round-table discussion with Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond about overlapping events, Derby City updates, U.S. Open payments, Matchroom points for bar-box events and the new Diamond Southwest Tour. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss instructor Stan Shuffet.

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Mary Ann Starkey, Brian Grube Sr., Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:12


The Derby City Classic



Tonight we hear from two-time Turning Stone 9ball champion Jayson Shaw. Mike Howerton speaks with Paul Potier about the finer points of Chinese 8ball, the huge money at stake and his instructional programs. Mr. Bond gets an update from the man behind the Derby City Classic, Mr. Greg Sullivan. MaryAnn speaks with the owner of NYC ‘s Gotham City billiard hall. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss your break shot.

Show Features: Jayson Shaw, Paul Potier, Isabel Buckley, Greg Sullivan, David “Mr. Bond”, Mark Cantrill, Mike Howerton, Mary Ann Starkey, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:13