Tag Archives: Mark Cantrill

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


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.