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American Billiard Radio Episodes

Team USA Profile #2 – Schmidt

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Tonight we talk with Mosconi Cup team candidate John Schmidt about what makes him a good pick, and why the “pressure” of Blackpool England will be a good thing. Alison catches part of Freddy the Beard’s book release party in NYC on tape. Mr. Bond announces two new features coming up on ABR. Stay tuned for further details.  Scott and Randy discuss The Break and why it’s the same as, and different than, any other shot made in pool. Mary Ann Starkey talks with Mikey McKuin, owner of Smokin Aces, where Justin Bergman just snapped one off at their 9ball open.

Show features: John Schmidt, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Mikey McKuin, Freddy “The Beard” Bentivegna, Alison Fischer, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:06

Pool is timeless, genderless, and is enjoyed equally by Kings and paupers. Pool is everyone’s game.

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Team USA Profile #1 – Dominguez

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This week begins a series of interviews with the 8 Mosconi Cup team candidates. Tonight we talk with Oscar Dominguez about who he is and why he deserves to be on Team USA. Alison Fischer chats with Cat Adami, a daughter of pool hustler Freddy The Beard, about marketing his book and his persona. Mike Howerton speaks with Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) executive Samm Vidal about their activities and upcoming events. Mr. Bond declares April to be “Alfredo DeÖro Awareness Month” [ ADAM}

Show Features: Oscar Dominguez, Mark Cantrill, Cat Adami, Alison Fischer, Samm Vidal, David ” Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:18

New Pool Table: $5000, Fancy Cue: $3000, Pool Lessons: $1000, Teaching your kid to run out: priceless.

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Construction Zone Ahead – Building Team USA

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Team USA coach Mark Wilson chats with Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond about his 8 team candidates, why he chose them, and the challenges that lie ahead for this year’s Mosconi Cup contenders. Mike Howerton speaks with Pat Fleming about the inner workings and history of Accustats video productions and their upcoming ‘Make It Happen’ event.

Show Features: Mark Wilson, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Pat Fleming, Mike Howerton, Mary Ann Starkey, Candy Whaley, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:33

AMERICA: Land of the Free and Home of TEAM USA!

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The Lion and the Texas Tornado

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Mike Howerton chats with Vivian Villarreal about the state of tournament play and her own upcoming event. Mr. Bond talks with Stan Shuffett about the concepts behind his “Center To Edge” teaching methods. Mark Cantrill gets the facts from Alex Pagulayan about his decision to pursue snooker. Alison gets the gossip from Predator Cue rep Gail Glazebrook Robles about walking down the aisle with Tony Robles, as well as their launch of the NYC BCAPL 8-Ball Championships.

Show Features: Stan Shuffett, David “Mr. Bond”, Gail Glazebrook Robles, Alison Fischer, Michael Medley, Mary Ann Starkey, Mark Cantrill, Alex Pagulayan, Mike Howerton, Vivian Villarreal, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:40

Who says you can’t play ball in the house? Rack em up and turn on American Billiard Radio!

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ABR Special Report

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Mike Howerton speaks with Jarrod Clowery about the Boston Marathon bombings and his injuries from being a little to close to the action. In the wake of his recovery Jarrod and company have formed a new foundation.

Running Time: 23 minutes

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The Writing, The Philosophy and the Recovery

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Mr. Bond speaks with author Brad Simpson about the story behind the Blue Book of Pool Cues. Alison Fischer chats with pro player Hunter Lombardo about life and the philosophy of improvement. Mark Cantrill makes an attempt to forecast the future Mosconi Cup team USA members. Also a special report from Mike Howerton and Jarrod Clowery, who happened to be a little too close when the bombs went off in Boston. (see the special report audio below) Instructional tips from the “one minute pool instructors”.

Show Features: Brad Simpson, David “Mr. Bond”, Alison Fischer, Hunter Lombardo, Mark Cantrill, Mike Howerton, Jarrod Clowery, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:14

March Madness is right here on American Billiard Radio!

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The US Open Is Back?

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Mike Howerton speaks with hall-of-famer Karen Corr about her career, and her Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Mark Cantrill talks with Barry Behrman about the challenges surrounding the re-emergence of the US Open 9-Ball Tournament. Mary Ann talks with Geno Hill, owner of the Rum Runner, home to the Andy Mercer Memorial. Mr. Bond chews the fat with old-school road-man turned author: Bobby “Cotton” Leblanc. Instructional tips from Scott Lee and Randy G.

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Karen Corr, Mark Cantrill, Barry Behrman, Mary Ann Starkey, Geno Hill, David “Mr. Bond”, Bobby LeBlanc, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:46

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

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The Legend of Greenleaf and The Hunter

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Mr. Bond speaks with author J.D. Dolan about his upcoming book on world champion straight-pool legend Ralph Greenleaf, featuring a special audio segment from his widow “Princess Nai Tai Tai”. Mike Howerton talks with Scott Frost about a benefit for his young friend Hunter Cole. We encourage everyone to listen and participate. Instructional tips from Scott Lee and Randy G. Happy Birthday to Mary Ann Starkey !

Show Features: David “Mr. Bond”, J.D. Dolan, Princess Nai Tai Tai, Mike Howerton, Scott Frost, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time 1:10

Turn off the TV and turn on American Billiard Radio !

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The Prince and The Princess of Barboxia

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Alison Fischer speaks with the up-and-coming female phenom’ Liz Lovely. Mark Cantrill helps us get to know a little more about the bar-box 8-ball title clencher Corey Deuel, “The Prince of pool”. Mr. Bond chats with the multi-faceted man with many hats – Jay Helfert. Mary Ann talks with James Oswalt of the Diamond Billiards Sports Bar. Instructional tips from Scott Lee and Randy G.

Show Features: Mark Cantrill, Corey Deuel, Mary Ann Starkey, James Oswalt, Alison Fischer, Liz Lovely, David “Mr. Bond”, Jay Helfert, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:30

Rack up a game and turn on some American Billiard Radio !

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Learning From The Past: Have We?

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Mark Cantrill offers up opinions on pool player behavior and a brief Mosconi Cup update. Mr. Bond gets out the soap box, and also speaks with Billiards Digest publisher Mike Panozzo about the challenges of magazine production vs the internet, and what might be good for men’s pro pool. Jerry T. talks about growing up with pool and the influence of Allen Hopkins and his Super Billiard Expo. Mary Ann speaks with Janet Atwell about Borderline Billiards and the effects of the information age on the hustler’s game.

Show features: David “Mr. Bond”, Mike Panozzo, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Janet Atwell, Alison Fischer, Jerry T., Scott Lee and Randy G.  Music provided by: Phil and “Uncle Duke” Keaggy

Running Time: 1:40

Get your game on –  It’s time for another round of American Billiard Radio!

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