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American Billiard Radio Episodes

The Jimmy Mataya Show



Mark Cantrill has a good long conversation with former world title holder, film star and match commentator, Jimmy Mataya, one of pool’s most notable characters. What will he say next?

Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Jimmy Mataya, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:46


Outside Looking In



Those of you in the Phoenix, AZ area will recognize Bruce St. James from his KTAR news radio show and racing career. Listen in as Mark Cantrill gets a view of the pool world from an outsiders perspective. What do they think of us? Mr. Bond talks with Ian Brock about his revolutionary scoring app that can keep track of an entire league system, including handicaps, score keeping and tabulation, even time keeping, with the touch of a finger.  Alison Fischer and Jerry T discuss the recent and upcoming events taking place in the New York City area, and speak about their coverage of pool on NYCgrind.com. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss red lights and green lights ….is it christmas already?

Show Features: Bruce St. James, Mark Cantrill, Ian Brock, David “Mr. Bond”, Alison Fischer, Jerry Tarantola, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:36


All Killer, No Filler



Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond talk with the upcoming monster Sky Woodward who just snapped off an undefeated win against Shane et al at the Smokin Aces tourney. Mike Howerton chats with Rachel Lang, the junior monster who is planning to attend the junior world competition in China. Alison Fischer speaks with German master Ralph Eckert about his career and his new training app. Rick Bryant brings us another great Q-talk segment with OB Cues co-founder Royce Bunnell.

Show Features: Royce Bunnell, Rick Bryant, Ralph Eckert, Alison Fischer, Rachel Lang, Mike Howerton, Mary Ann Starkey, Ali Alashi, Scott Lee, Randy G., Mark Cantrill, Skyler Woodward, David “Mr. Bond”.

Running Time: 1:38

Want to be a pro? Practice till you fall asleep, and then practice some more.


Heart To Heart



Mike Howerton chats with female pro Kelly Fisher about her recent heart surgery. Mark Cantrill in turn interviews Mike Howerton about the beginnings and history of AZ Billiards, the world’s most comprehensive pool and billiards website.

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Mark Cantrill, Kelly Fisher, Scott Lee, Randy G., David “Mr. Bond”.

Running Time: 1:48

For the Love of the Game!


Rempe and Behrman Share The Love



Alison Fischer caught up with Jim Rempe at his 14.1 HOF induction at Steinway Billiards in NYC. Mark Cantrill goes in-depth with U.S. Open promoter Barry Berhman. Mr. Bond makes a surprising announcement about the Brunswick corporation.

Show Features: Jim Rempe, Alison Fischer, Barry Behrman, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Mary Ann Starkey, Clyde Nooris, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:30

Who says you can’t play ball in the house? Rack em’ up !


Peeling The Onion



Rick Bryant talks with David Jacoby of Jacoby Custom Cues about his role with the ACA and how he began in the business.

Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond discuss the recent CSI invitational event (and the controversy of Ralph Souquet bowing out at the last minute) with Ozzy Reynolds and Mark Griffin.

Show Features: David Jacoby, Rick Bryant, David “Mr. Bond”, Mark Griffin, Mark Cantrill, Ozzy Reynolds, Mary Ann Starkey, Ken Hoshide, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:41

Turn off the tube, rack up a game, and turn on American Billiard Radio !


Champions He and She



Alison Fischer chats with WPBA founder and women’s pool icon Billie Billing about her start in pool, her career and the speedbumps along the way. Mark Cantrill talks with Nick Varner about his previous experience as Mosconi Cup team captain and the history of his cue business. David “Mr. Bond” updates us on the latest national news and Scott Lee teams up with Randy G. to explain “choking” your shot.

Show Features: Billie Billing, Alison Fischer, Nick Varner, Mark Cantrill, Scott Lee, Randy G., David “Mr. Bond”

Running Time: 58 mins.

Your official online radio show of the 2014 partypoker.com Mosconi Cup tournament.


Meet America’s Largest League



David “Mr. Bond” rambles about the president playing pool and chats with Jason Bowman, National Marketing Director of the APA, America’s largest pool league, about their history, their present and their future. Alison Fischer chats with Dawn Hopkins about her Tri-State tour, her pro career and her future endeavors.

Show Features: Jason Bowman, Dawn Hopkins, David “Mr. Bond”, Alison Fischer, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 59 mins

Let’s see Obama vs Blair in a race to 11 !


Pool Time Radio – July 8, 2014



This week’s show features discussion about the upcoming US Open 9-ball championships. A preview of the BCAPL Nationals in Las Vegas. Thoughts about a recent thread in AZ billiards (Teaching Philosophy) and an interview with local Tournament Director Sandi Wilder.

Running Time: 52 mins.