Tag Archives: Alison Fischer

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Nowhere To Go But Up!

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Hear from Billiard Congress of America CEO Rob Johnson about some of the tough issues that pool and billiards in the U.S. is facing. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Mark “The Oracle” Cantrill shares with us some of the best things about traveling to the UK for this year’s Mosconi Cup Tournament.

Hear from Steinway Billiards ( The home court of Earl Strickland) owner Manny Stamatakis and professional player Tony Robles about the success of their new league.

Tonight’s show features: Alison Fischer, “JT” Tarantola, Tony Robles, Mary Ann Starkey, Manny Stamatakis, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Rob Johnson, and instructional tips from Scott Lee and Randy Goettlicher.

Running Time: 1:18

Pour a cold one and rack up a game, it’s time for some American Billiard Radio.

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Welcome To 2014 – Get Your Game On !

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Join us as we say good-bye to 2013, and hello to the new pool adventures that lie ahead.

Ever wish there were more high-quality pool events in the U.S., with well respected players who have impeccable integrity, who conduct themselves as such?  Ever wish that pool players could all hold their heads high and be proud of their game and what they’ve accomplished. Well fear not my fine cue-wielding friends, because there ARE high quality pool events being held in the U.S., with excellent participants who play the game with respect and integrity.  Where?  A lot closer than you think!  Listen in as professional instructor Mark Wilson humbly informs us about what he’s doing for the future of pool.

Tonight’s show features: Alison Fischer, “Jerry T. ” Tarantola, Mike Howerton, Jerry Forsyth, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, and Mark Wilson. The show is dedicated to George Fels.

Running Time: 1:20

Who says you can’t play ball in the house?

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