Chalk is Cheap

On the 4th Diamond Cutters Edition of Chalk is Cheap, Nick is joined by YouTube Sensation and the Most Average Pool Player in the world Rollie Williams. Nick and Rollie leave no stone unturned as they chat for over an hour about Rollie's comedy career, how he got Kamui Brand's attention, his youtube channel and much more. This is one episode you won't want to miss.

On episode 14 of our Legends Series, we are joined by Tom George. Tom and Nick discuss why 3-cushion billiards was Tom’s game of choice, his family’s history in the Billiards business, how the way of life in Duluth, Minnesota was during the 1960s, and some great stories about the traveling hustlers of the era that found themselves looking for action in the Twin Ports. The names are some of the most recognized names in pool history. Tom tells a great story about his time spent in New York City in some high stakes games as well. This is one you do not want to miss!

Nick gives his Clip of the Show and thanks new listeners and likers to finish things up

On the 13th installment of our Twin Ports Legends Series Nick is joined by VNEA National Champion 8-Ball player Mark Lachecki. Mark and Nick talk a lot about handicapping in the current pool world as well as comparing it to the 1960s and 1970s. They talk about Mark's National Championship victory in Las Vegas and talk at length about his time as a BCA Certified Billiards instructor. Mark also describes his time discovering the game and playing at The Place Pool Hall in Duluth, MN.

Nick talks about the Superior Trailblazers All-League Event in this episode's "Around the Twin Ports" segment and Nick thanks new listeners at the end of the episode.

On the third installment of Diamond Cutters, Nick is joined by Vincent Rusnell of Pool Stats. Nice and Vince talk about Vince’s background and what led up to the creation of Pool Stats, the random way the idea started and some great conversation about how data analytics and advanced stats can be used surrounding the game of billiards.

On this bonus episode of Chalk is Cheap, Nick is joined by Twin Ports native, pool historian and billiards instructor Ben Gustafson. They chat about life in the pool room in the 1960's, the George family, the Williams brothers, and other great players of the time.

Ben talks about what beginning players should work on and he and Nick discuss the differences between good individual players vs. good team players.

Nick takes you through a Around the Twin Ports segment, gives his Clip of the Show and thanks new reviewers, likers, and followers.

On the second Diamond Cutters Edition of Chalk is Cheap, Nick is joined by the founder of Isolation Pool Tournaments Ryan Klinger. Nick and Ryan chat about the inception of Isolation, how it grew to a worldwide phenomenon in a matter of days, and where Isolation is headed from here. Ryan also talked about how he got started playing pool and about how his family loves the game as well.

Isolation's new app is expected to come out some time in July.

On Episode 12, we are joined by Twin Ports Legend and 1989 Eveleth 8-Ball Shootout Champion Robbie Daugaard. Nick and Robbie talk about his start in pool at The Place Pool Hall in Duluth Minnesota. His experiences in Las Vegas at VNEA National Tournaments and much more.

Nick talks about Cisero Murphy and his trailblazing start to become the first African-American to play in a BCA sanctioned Tournament in a segment of Pool History.

Nick also gives his clip of the show following the conversation with Robbie and gives shout outs to new reviewers and listeners of the show.

On the first edition of Diamond Cutters presented by Salotto, we are joined by the co-founders of Salotto Reed Merschat & Colby Frontiero. Nick gets the 411 on their amazing app and it's great features including the differences between the free and pro version. They talk about what pro players are endorsing their product and what networking in the pool industry has been like. They talk about their revolutionary top spot and how it may be a game changer for local pool rooms across the nation.

Reed and Colby also share their stories about what "hooked them" in the game of pool and their early experiences playing the game.

For more information on the Salotto app, visit their facebook, instagram pages or visit salotto.app

On episode 11, Nick invites twin ports pool community members on the show to share memories and stories about the late local legend Billy Johnson. Nick replays Jeff Schelin's story about Billy's amazing tournament performance at Horseshoe Billiards. Sandy Vatalaro, Tom Wasserman, Jerry Fredrickson and Brian Baker also join the show to share some stories.

To close the show Nick shares statements sent in from community members that didn't want to come on the show.

We hope this episode tributes the legend of Billy Johnson to aid his memory to continue to live on in the community.

On the tenth episode of our Local Legends Series, we are joined by 2016 ACS 9-Ball National Champion Darrel Fredrickson. Nick and Darrel touch on numerous topics including, the Eveleth 8-Ball Shootout, his 2016 national tournament win, his feelings on vendors and the current game of billiards, and Diamonds Billiards.

On our Diamond Cutters segment, Thomas Van Eck, creator of iCue Training Cue Ball joins the show to talk about his cue ball and how it can help players of all levels.

To finish the show Nick gives thanks to folks who have recently left a review or liked the show page.