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Apr 18, 20154 min read

The Hatchet Man. ~ Patrick Sampey

Today I had the privilege to interview Dennis “The Hatchet Man” Hatch. Hatch is a man with a passion for pool; he has a seemingly...

Apr 11, 20151 min read

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Presenting, Garret Troop. ~ Serena Black

Here’s something new! Serena Black recently conducted an interview with Garret Troop—founder of Sneaky Pete Mafia—and transformed it into...

Mar 25, 20157 min read

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Worldwide Chris. ~Hannah Blue {Interview}

I spoke with Chris Lawson—nicknamed Worldwide Chris—from his home-base of Indianapolis, IN. Chris has almost literally been playing pool...

Mar 6, 20155 min read

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Mark Wilson. ~Serena Black {Interview}

Serena Black: When did you first begin shooting? Mark Wilson: I began playing pool at age 18, and during these times we did not have a...

Cary Thompson. ~Serena Black {Interview}

Mar 4, 20155 min read

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Cary Thompson. ~Serena Black {Interview}

Seybert’s Billiard Supply is a great company to work for and I—Cary Thompson—am very happy to be a part of something that continues to...

Jan 16, 20154 min read

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Samm Diep-Vidal, Director Of The BEF. ~Serena Black {Interview}

Serena Black: How long have you worked for the Billiards Education Foundation? Samm Diep-Vidal: I have worked for the BEF for two and a...

Dec 20, 20144 min read

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Interview with Matt Krah: Number 1 Ranked on Mezz Tour. ~ “Mighty” Joe Young

Joseph Young had the chance to sit down and interview Matt Krah, who is ranked number 27th men’s professional and number one ranked on...

How a Broken Cue Led to a Fantastic Company: JB Cases. ~ Jacqueline Karol

Dec 17, 20142 min read

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How a Broken Cue Led to a Fantastic Company: JB Cases. ~ Jacqueline Karol

John Barton was walking down the street and his cue fell out of his case and broke! He repaired it by hand and thought, “a case should...

Nov 28, 20145 min read

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Serena Black: Future World Champion. ~Hannah Blue {Interview}

I talked to Serena Black from her home in Decatur, Illinois; she is incredibly articulate, driven, and self-possessed. Serena describes...

Shawn Gainey And Gainey Q’s. ~Hannah Blue {Interview}

Nov 18, 20145 min read

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Shawn Gainey And Gainey Q’s. ~Hannah Blue {Interview}

I interviewed Shawn Gainey—founder of Gainey Q’s—last week, and it was an absolute delight. Shawn’s buttery southern accent makes it...

Smackin’ Pool with the Jack of All Trades: Walter Kelley ~ “Mighty” Joe Young {Cue

Nov 4, 20141 min read

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Smackin’ Pool with the Jack of All Trades: Walter Kelley ~ “Mighty” Joe Young {Cue

As a residential home building contractor and carpenter, Walter Kelley of Hallsville, Texas fell in love with the game as a teenager and...

Nov 2, 20143 min read

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Heather Kurtz and Pool Passion. ~Hannah Blue {Interview}

Heather Kurtz got her introduction to pool in Levittown NY when she was a teenager. While hanging around a local pool hall with her...

Oct 31, 20149 min read

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Interview with Emily Duddy. ~ Joe Young

Every player would agree that pool needs all the help it can get. From manufacturers to retailers, from leagues to professional...

Sep 23, 20145 min read

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Charlie Williams, the “Korean Dragon.” ~ Patrick Sampey {Interview}

Twenty-four hours in a day, and 18 of them Charlie Williams is pushing hard all day long—he sleeps perhaps five to six hours a night....

Mark Wilson: Man of Honor & Ambassador of Billiards. ~ Patrick Sampey

Sep 13, 20146 min read

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Mark Wilson: Man of Honor & Ambassador of Billiards. ~ Patrick Sampey

Wilson: Changing the Game Mark Wilson—the current 2014 team USA Mosconi Cup captain—is a class act in the game of pocket billiards. He is...

Sep 12, 20144 min read

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Kelly Isaac: When One Championship Isn’t Enough. ~ Meagan Krafjack {Interview}

At 17, Kelly Isaac became enthralled with watching patrons of a local hall shoot pool. She observed their games intently—studying their...

Sep 8, 20143 min read

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Jeff Dolezal: President of the NWPA. ~ Barbara Lee {Interview}

No matter what circumstances lead to their wheelchair lives, one thing is for sure—they can take you out on the table! Recently I had the...

Break & Run with Jaared Arosemena: Earl “The Pearl” Strickland. ~ Jaared Arosemena

Sep 4, 20141 min read

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Break & Run with Jaared Arosemena: Earl “The Pearl” Strickland. ~ Jaared Arosemena

Here is a brand new segment for Sneaky Pete Mafia entitled Break & Run with Jaared Arosemena! My guest: the legendary Hall of Famer and...

The Player Profiles: Sweet David Crosby ~ Jonathan Smith-Bey

Sep 2, 20141 min read

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The Player Profiles: Sweet David Crosby ~ Jonathan Smith-Bey

There are a lot of players in the Cue sports industry; some are well known and others—not so much. Then there are the players that you...

Aug 29, 20145 min read

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Devin Poteet: The Arkansas Kid. ~ Meagan Krafjack {Interview}

The first thing that strikes me about Devin Poteet is a drawl in his speech that resides somewhere between Southern and Midwestern. The...