Pool Player Podcast

This is your chance to win a Propel Jump Cue. All you need to do is:   1. Like the video 2. Subscribe to the channel if you are not already subscribed 3. Comment on this video. It would be great if you shared a comment about the actual video which is a great one today.   Later this week I will use an online comment picker to choose a random comment and that person will win the Cuetec Propel Jump Cue!   For today's episode, we have our first "couples" video featuring World Class player Roberto Gomez and Kelly Isaac. Kelly and Roberto reside in Houston, TX. Kelly has won the BCAPL 8-ball and 9-ball titles in the same year! Roberto was the runner up in the 2007 World 9-Ball Championship and he won the Derby City Bigfoot Challenge in 2018. He's also captured a number of prestigious events in the Philippines and throughout Asia.   Thank you for the support of the podcast! Please don't forget to subscribe! 

This episode was recorded a while back. Three guys in Frisco, TX wanted the pool world to know about their new software that helps with managing tournaments, leagues, and other pool-related matters. The website is called digitalpool.com and it's free to use. Upon first going to the website, you will notice the clean, sleek interface with beautiful online brackets. The site helps make sure your tournaments run smooth and efficient with text alerting, smart table scheduling, and time estimates for each match or the entire tournament. There are future plans to incorporate a live stream platform and other enhancements.   About the guests:  Isaac Wooten is a Google developer that loves pool and finding ways to use technology to make things work better. He created digitalpool.com and maintains it with a focus on keeping it free to use for the pool industry.  Craig Lucas is the owner of Snookered and has a background in the software industry as well. Craig was instrumental in getting this interview set up and believes that technology such as digitalpool.com is essential for pool room owners. Snookered recently hosted a number of great events including Fedor Gorst vs. Jeffrey De Luna and the Michael Montgomery Memorial Tournament.   Doc Reyes worked with OB Cues for years and now runs successful events and leagues throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. He just wrapped up another successful Michael Montgomery Memorial Tournament and manages a full schedule of events on the Cuetec DFW 9-Ball Tour.   

I finally caught up with 2-time Mosconi Cup MVP Sky Woodward to learn all about him on and off the pool table. Sky shares some of his favorite tournament wins, best all-time shots, and why he loves getting out and mingling with his fans.   Make sure to check out Sky's facebook group, Chalk it Up With Sky Woodward, where he does cue raffles and goes live with his fans on a regular basis.   To support the podcast, please subscribe to the channel. Also, you can make a one-time donation by going to paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast or sign up to be a patron on Patreon and have a say in future content, https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast.  I want to give a special shoutout to @edionisiophotos on Facebook/Instagram for the thumbnail photo.

In this interview with Ralf Souquet from Germany, we dive deep into his incredibly consistent career as a professional pool player. We discuss his start in the game, rivals along the way, various titles he's won, and some advice for the up-and-coming player.   Ralf is known for his stoic presence around the table and his confidence. We specifically discuss this and why he believes it is an advantage to not show emotion at the table. We also discuss his sponsors and what they mean to him and his latest endeavor as the Season 4 Ambassador of Turtle Hunter, a multi-season pool challenge in Germany. Other topics include interests outside the pool table such as his support for Bundesliga football (soccer) club Borussia Monchengladbach.   Ralf's Sponsors: Predator Cues Aramith Billiard Balls Simonis Veith Dynamic Billiard DBU - Deutche Billiard-Union  

Please consider supporting the podcast in one or all of the following ways: 1. Subscribe to the channel 2. Paypal - paypal.me/PoolPlayerPodcast 3. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpodcast4. Merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/pool-scene-365-store Anything money coming into the podcast will go right back into the show to make improvements. 

You might notice some audio issues with this particular show, so there equipment was already purchased to improve the audio coming in from guests even through zoom/video conference calls. It's all in an effort to improve the show for the viewers.    Evolution (part 2) by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This Industry Edition featuring Jake Lawson CEO of Breakout Billiards Apparel. We discuss being an entrepreneur in the billiards industry, the launch of his media company along with his partner Josh Setterfield, Billiards Sports Network, and the upcoming events for 2021. The discussion flows and we go into ideas for growing the sport. We also talk about the recent partnership with Dynaspheres and what that means to their events.  Make sure to stop by shopbreakoutapparel.com and use code PPP25 for 25% off your next order. Also, be sure to stop by thebilliardsportsnetwork.com and follow them on YouTube @Billiard Sports Network  and Facebook @BSNCoverage.

After the events of this past weekend, I was able to track down Billy Thorpe in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to see his thoughts on the unfortunate incident with Robb Saez. Billy really opens up and I think you will see some remorse, regret, and Billy Thorpe like you've never seen him before.   The interview wraps up and Chad Sholders from Havoc Productions shares his thoughts about the incident and why he still had Billy join him in South Dakota for the big Sky Woodward vs. Roberto Gomez match.   I'm really curious to hear your comments!  Thumbnail Photo Credit: @Edionisio on Facebook/Instagram

Episode 26 features on of the best personalities in the game, Karl Boyes. Karl has won the World 8-Ball Championship and was a part of multiple Team Europe Mosconi Cup victories as a player. In 2020, he was the Vice-Captain of Team Europe when they cruised to victory at the Mosconi Cup. In this podcast, we dive deep into growing the sport and the role that Matchroom will play in that. We also talk about some controversies he has encountered and his new YouTube channel (Search Karl Boyes on YouTube or click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6X-sJnuUWZuhnf0aaXioQ)  which will feature instructional videos with a bit of humor. Karl is sponsored by Salotto and Clash Pool Tables, so be sure to check them out.   

In the video, I show my new garage studio/pool room setup and I shoutout Rick Schmitz (RixxImages, [email protected]) for his fantastic canvases. Be sure to reach out to Rick if you're ever going to be playing pool in Arizona or Las Vegas and he can get some great shots for you. Also, my neighbor Anthony Gonzalez hooked me up with that beautiful American flag in the introduction. Hit him up on Instagram to get your own: @az_rustic_wood.   

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Episode 25 of Pool Player Podcast has dropped with an in-depth interview with one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and an amazing player, Tony Robles. Tony really opens up in this podcast and shares some personal stories along with some amazing advice that is sure to make this episode one of your favorites! 

This episode features straight pool world record holder John Schmidt. John is known as a great personality that shares awesome stories and this episode is no exception. You will appreciate his knowledge of pool and his humor.   We dove into a number of topics and really spent a bit of time on his improbable surpassing of the world straight pool record. John ran 626 consecutive balls and shocked the world. He also provides some great advice.   Sit back and relax, and enjoy this power-packed episode with one of the best all around players in the world.   Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, like the video, share it, and comment. Also, you can support the podcast through the channel's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/poolplayerpod...

) or the merchandise store (https://teespring.com/stores/pool-sce...

).   John's Sponsors: Predator Cues Easy Street Billiards (Monterey, CA) Taom Chalk Chris Renfro (Techno-Duds Tips)

This podcast with Fedor Gorst is truly special. You will instantly be attracted to his personality, his advice, and his professional approach to the game. Fedor provides some key insights that can help any player approach pool the right way! You will also love his story from the 9-ball World Championships!  In an effort to raise money for his travel and tournament adventures, Fedor is selling signed cue balls, eight balls, and 8x10 pictures. The balls are $30 and the pictures are $25 or you can get both for $50. To purchase a ball or picture or both, reach out to Fedor via Facebook or Instagram message. His Instagram is @gorstyanich. He's looking to ship the merchandise while he's in the United States so act fast! Please help support a great young player and a great guy!  I purchased a ball and a picture to giveaway to two lucky Pool Player Podcast viewers who like AND comment on this video. In a few days, I'll take all the comments and randomly select a winner for the cue ball and a winner for the picture, so make sure to comment. Also, if you haven't subscribed to the channel, please do so!  Fedor is sponsored by cuetec and i want to offer a special thanks to Matchroom and @edionisiophotos (Facebook/Instagram) for the photos used to promote the episode.   To support the podcast: 

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