Episodes

  • Episode 4 with guest Nate Badger and Tom Kjos
    Oct 28 2025

    Nate & Tom, from Twin City Billiards, stop in the studio to talk about their journey in starting a billiard pro shop, to building custom cues, to operating a pool hall in the Twin Cities. We chat about what COVID did to this industry in 2020 and trends coming in the pool room world.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 4 with guest Ty Wilson
    Sep 25 2025

    Ty Wilson stops into the studio to join the What Now In Pool Podcast. We talk to Ty about his love and knowledge of pool, opening University Billiards in the prime of pool (thanks to The Color of Money), the relationships with so many people along the way, and even his ties to World Champion, Shane Van Boening and family. It's a long one, but worth the listen.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 3 with guest Tony Piazza (Piazza's)
    Aug 24 2025

    We talk with Tony Piazza, owner of Piazza's in Denver, Colorado about the upcoming Stevie Chan Memorial Tournament going on September 11-14, 2025 at Piazza's pool room. Tony talks about his favorite MN pool memories, the tournament scene, and all about the upcoming tournament.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 2 with guest Scott Barrett (IBA/M8)
    Aug 14 2025

    Episode 2 welcomes Scott Barrett of IBA/M8 out of MN, a very popular pool league across the state. We talk to Scott about all the topics you've always wanted to know...from how M8 started, to how ratings are determined, to all the big things ahead for M8. If you've ever played pool leagues, this is a great episode to listen to. Make sure to subscribe to receive all our podcasts every couple weeks.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 1 with guest Jerry Johnson (CR's)
    Aug 4 2025

    Our inaugural episode features Jerry Johnson, owner/operator of CR's Sports Bar, one of the top pool rooms in the country, located in Coon Rapids, MN. We talk with Jerry about how he's become so successful, his fundraising locally and for the sport of pool, and some pretty hilarious stories about the pros! Make sure to subscribe to receive all our podcasts every couple weeks.

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    29 mins