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American Billiard Radio Episodes

Keepin’ It Real With Oscar Dominguez



Tune in tonight for a frank discussion with Oscar, Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond about the Mezz Tour, Barry Berhman, and the feelings of a Mosconi Cup candidate who got the axe.

How exactly would you feel?

Would you go to Blackpool if you weren’t playing on the team?

Mike Howerton chats with Ozzy Reynolds of CSI about what the future holds and what’s going on in Arizona.

Show Features: Oscar Dominguez, Ozzy Reynolds, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Tracy Whitney, Mike Howerton, David “Mr. Bond”.

Running Time: 1:32


Special Guest Minnesota Fats



Direct from the archives of the Chicago Billiard Museum, this week’s show features a very special sampling of stories directly from the mouth of the legendary hustler: Rudolf Wanderone Jr., also known as Minnesota Fats.

Show Features: David “Mr. Bond”, Minnesota Fats

Running Time: 27mins


Tales From The Crypt



Mark Cantrill talks with Karl Boyes about the World Cup, and this year’s Mosconi Cup competition, including his prediction of the results. He also suggests that Matchroom wants USA to win?! Mr. Bond tells us some creepy Halloweeny stories of death and destruction in the pool world.

Show Features: Mary Ann Starkey, Frank Murcia, Karl Boyes, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr, Bond”.

Running Time: 1:01


Coach vs Coach



U.S. Open founder Barry Behrman discusses the results of his event with Mike Howerton. Mark Cantrill talks with Team USA coach Mark Wilson while Mr. Bond talks with Team Europe coach Johan Ruysink about the coming Mosconi Cup event, along with a friendly wager.

Show Features: Barry Behrman, Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, Mark Wilson, David “Mr. Bond”, Johan Ruysink.

Running Time 2:04


New Table New Blood



Matchroom announces the U.S. referee for the Mosconi Cup this year. Find out who it is as Mark Cantrill chats with him about ref duties and more. Mr. Bond gets some answers from designer Colin Tury, about the new Brunswick GC VI table. Mike Howerton gives us a live update from the U.S. Open in VA. Alison and JT discuss the Predator tour and the U.S. Open.

Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Ken Shuman, Colin Tury, David “Mr. Bond”, Mary Ann Starkey, Andy Craney, Alison Fischer, Jerry Tarantola, Mike Howerton.

Running Time: 1:47

Time spent playing is time spent exercising your mind 🙂


The U.S. Open Rules



Jay Helfert, the acting tournament director at this year’s U.S. Open discusses the format and proposed rules for the event with Mike Howerton. Mark Cantrill talks with former champion Johnny Archer about his take on what the rules should be, from a players perspective. 

Show Features: Jay Helfert, Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, Johnny Archer, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee and Randy G. (Cameo appearance by Allison and Kelly Fisher)

Running Time 1:27

Go west young man, and take your pool cue.


Appleton-Smoked Bacon



Who brings home not only the cheese, but the bacon too? Darren Appleton. Again and again in 2014. Mark Cantrill chats with the multi-talented Applemonster about his recent wins and his sizing up of this year’s Team USA. Mary Ann Starkey talks with Johnny Archer about his pool playing playground in Marietta, Georgia. Scott Lee and Randy G unlock the secrets of old dogs and new tricks.

Show Features: Johnny Archer, Mary Ann Starkey, Mark Cantrill, Darren Appleton, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:55

Grab your cue and turn on the radio. American Billiard Radio.


Team USA Profile #8: Van Boening



Tonight we hear from the passionate team behind GoPlayPool.com, the nation’s most comprehensive pool room directory and phone app. Mike Howerton speaks with The South Dakota Kid : Shane Van Boening about the Mosconi Cup format and what he expects to happen in December.

Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Ramin Bakhtiari, David “Mr. Bond”, Shane Van Boening, Mike Howerton, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:03

Rack up a game and turn on the radio – American Billiard Radio !


Jerry, Mike and Tony



Find out what you didnt know about another driving force behind AZbilliards.com; the writer, photographer, commentator-in-demand, and all around great guy, Mr. Jerry Forsyth. We also get a Turning Stone update from the event founder, Mike Zuglan. Rick Bryant sits down for some Q-Talk with Tiger billiard products CEO, Mr. Tony Kalamdaryan. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss ‘mother drills’….other than making your bed before school.

Show Features: Mike Zuglan, David “Mr. Bond”, Jerry Forsyth, Mark Cantrill, Rick Bryant, Tony Kalamdaryan, Mary Ann Starkey, Steve Legault, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:29

Your official online radio show of the 2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup Tournament.


Hall of Fame Welcomes Mika Immonen



Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond discuss current events and argue about the relevance of “pool leagues” to the industry at large. Where do you stand? Mike Howerton has a good conversation with the newest BCA HOF inductee Mika Immonen.

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mika Immonen, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, David “Mr. Bond”, Melissa Dayton, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:33