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Reality Sets In

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Tonight we hear from the senior producer of a new reality TV project called “The Ultimate Pool Sharks”, who is hosting an official ” audition” tournament in Atlanta this weekend. We’ll also get a little behind the scenes info (and a general discussion) about the new TruTv series “The Hustlers” from Alison Fischer in NYC who was on the scene during the taping of some of the episodes, joined by Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond.

Show Features: Alison Fischer, J.P., Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:06

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Ready, Set, Hustle!

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Tonight we hear from the champion Thorsten Hohmann, who just plowed through the Archer Cup event undefeated, about what he does to ” ready ” himself for top level play, and how he stays focused along the way. We also chatted with Mike Dechaine about his match preparation practices, his Mosconi Cup aspirations and the new TV show he is featured in; ” The Hustlers” which premiers tomorrow night on the TruTV network. See if you can help Mr. Bond find the missing grave location of Lansing Perkins, who was a deputy sheriff during the hunt for Wyatt Earp, and later became the nation’s foremost billiard instructor.

Show Features: Thorsten Hohmann, Mark Cantrill, Mike Dechaine, Mike Howerton, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 59 mins.

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The Current of Events

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This week Mike, Mark and Mr. Bond have a round-table discussion about various happenings in the American pool world, including the Atlantic Challenge Cup, The Mosconi Cup, The Archer Cup, the “Make It Happen” events held by Accustats, and Buffalo’s Billiards pro one pocket event produced by Pool Action TV. Scott and Randy discuss the jump shot.

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

Running Time 1:09

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To Host A Tournament – Part 2

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This is the second of two episodes dedicated to the complexity of hosting a major tournament event. Tonight we hear from Ozzy Osbourne Reynolds of CSI about some of the ” best practices” when running an enormous event. Ozzy also explains some of the logic behind the use of 7 foot tables over 9 foot. Mark Cantrill speaks with the legendary player and promoter Allen Hopkins, about his enormous event, the Super Billiards Expo, and about what he believes pool needs to have in the future to succeed. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss ‘ how to become and instructor’ .

Show Features: Ozzy Reynolds, David “Mr. Bond”, Allen Hopkins, Mark Cantrill, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:48

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To Host A Tournament – Part 1

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This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the simple complexity of hosting a pool tournament or challenge event. This week we hear from Chuck Parrill who runs the Diamond Pool Tour in Arizona, Mark Cantrill of the Legends and Champions Tour and long-time promoter, director and author Jay Helfert. Rick Bryant speaks with the upcoming monster player Sky Woodward about his recent win in Beloit, Wisconsin and his new sponsor, Meucci Cues. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss hundreds of Chinese pool players coming to the U.S. to learn from us.

Show Features: Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Jay Helfert, Chuck Parrill, Mike Howerton, Rick Bryant, Sky Woodward, Scott Lee and Randy G.

Running Time: 1:33

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ABR 2015 Time Capsule

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Mark Cantrill and Mr. Bond compare 100 years ago to today – and send a message to pool fans 100 years in the future. Mark also chats with Ray Hanson about his upcoming monster money match featuring 16 of the hottest players in the country. Mike Howerton talks to Arizona’s Jeremy Gibbs about the recent Saguaro Cup.

Show Features: Ray Hanson, Mark Cantrill, David “Mr. Bond”, Jeremy Gibbs, Mike Howerton, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 1:34

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Mark vs Marcus

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Team USA coach Mark Wilson has something new to keep him up at night – Team Europe has armed themselves with a new coach, Marcus Chamat, who is well qualified to fit the bill. Will he make a difference? Join us tonight as Mark Cantrill chats with the new coach about the large shoes he has to fill. And speaking of Europe vs USA, Mr. Bond talks with Samm Diep of the Billiard Education Foundation about the process of selecting 6 qualified juniors to represent the U.S. in the new Atlantic Challenge Cup. Alison catches up with Brandon Shuff at the SBE about his recent Maryland 9ball title win and his new approach to the game. Scott Lee and Randy G discuss the ins-and-outs of all the aiming methods out there.

Show Features: Marcus Chamat, Mark Cantrill, Samm Diep, David “Mr. Bond”, Brandon Shuff, Alison Fischer, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 53 Mins

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The Hustlers and The Fisher Queens

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Tonight we hear some of the inside scoop about Tru TV’s upcoming pool series from one of the main characters on the show; William Finnegan. Mike Howerton talks with WPBA star player Kim Shaw about the ” Fisher Queens ” documentary project. Scott Lee and Randy G talk about 7ft vs 9ft tables.

Show Features: Kim Shaw, Mike Howerton, William Finnegan, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 46 mins

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The Atlantic Challenge Cup

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Tonight we hear from the BCA via Shane Tyree and Rob Johnson about their new collaborative* event for juniors: The Atlantic Challenge Cup. We also catch up with Rodney Morris about his Wyoming Open win, his new baby ( aka velociraptor) and his thoughts on the Mosconi Cup. Scott Lee and Randy G. discuss stroke fundamentals.

* with the European Pocket Billiards Federation

Show Features: Rodney Morris, Mark Cantrill, Rob Johnson, Shane Tyree, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time: 60 mins.

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Not Your Mother’s Instructor

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Tonight we hear from perhaps the most energetic and unusual pool instructor in the country: “The Drill Instructor” Mr. Dominic Esposito. His militant drill-instructor persona is truly something to behold. Join us as we get the low-down on his beginnings in this career, as well as the various programs and products he offers.

Show Features: Dominic Esposito, Rick Bryant, David “Mr. Bond”, Scott Lee, Randy G.

Running Time 1:11

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