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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The Beard, The Angel and The Toaster

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Chicago legend Freddy “The Beard” needs to borrow $21 dollars. Anybody have some spare change? German champion Thorsten Hohmann takes Minneapolis to the top, and talks about what he likes (and doesn’t like) about the new game “Bonus Ball”. Angel Levine has a new baby – she’s “Raising The Hustler”. PBIA Instructor Mark Finklestein talks about why he loves to teach.

Show features: Mark “The Oracle” Cantrill, Angel Levine, Mike Howerton, Thorsten Hohmann, Jason “Buffalo” Hunt, Mary Ann Starkey, Alison Fischer, Mark Finklestein, David “Mr. Bond”, Freddy Da Beard, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:52

Join us for another hair raising, beard raising and hustler raising adventure!

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The Man Ref and The Lady Ref

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Mark Cantrill talks with one of the best known refs in pool and billiards; Michaela Tabb. Mike Howerton speaks with Joe Tucker about a revolutionary “non league” league that is perfect for a family man who also loves pool. Alison and Jerry T. discuss the success of the Derby City Classic and Bonus Ball, and Mr. Bond gets the lowdown on Mosconi vs Fats from the man who made it happen; legendary promoter and ref turned historian; Charles Ursitti.

Show Features: Michaela Tabb, Mark Cantrill, Mary Ann Starkey, Chris Wilson, Joe Tucker, Mike Howerton, Alison Fischer, Jerry T, David “Mr. Bond”, Charles Ursitti, Scott Lee and Randy G. 

Running Time: 1:58

Call in sick and turn off the tube, it’s time for some American Billiard Radio !

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Politics of Pool Production

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Mr. Bond and Justin Collett of The Action Report talk about what’s good and bad in the realm of producing pool video. Emily Duddy and Alison Fischer discuss current events in the WPBA including the coming board elections. Mark Cantrill gets frosty with Scott Frost as they discuss Derby City money matches. Instructional tips with Scott Lee and Randy G.

Show Features: Scott Frost, Mark Cantrill, Ed Liddawi ( Sandcastle Billiards ), Emily Duddy, Alison Fischer, David “Mr. Bond”, Justin Collett, Mary Ann Starkey, Scott Lee, Randy G. 

Running Time 1:42

Play Pool – because a bad day on the table is better than a good day at work!

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We Need Someone To: ___________________

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Mike Howerton challenges pool players great and small.  Jennifer Barretta talks about her new skill set, but with no events to test them out. Mark Cantrill takes snooker champion and Mosconi Cup commentator Jim Wych down memory lane and Mr. Bond takes one for the team; the cold weather claims yet another victim.

Show Features: Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, Jennifer Barretta, Alison Fischer, Mark Cantrill, Jim Wych, David “Mr. Bond” (briefly), Daniel Busch, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:17

Come in out of the cold and turn on some American Billiard Radio.

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