Best Straight Pool Podcasts (2025)

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How to Fix Baseball with author Jane Leavy 58:27

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For hard-core baseball folks, for anyone who cares for the future of the game, veteran baseball writer Jane Leavy compels attention with her provocative book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It (Grand Central, 2025). Our conversation focuses on her proposed solutions to the core problem of a sport in the destr…

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Australia's Dark History Of Forced Adoptions 44:21

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For nearly half a century, Australia was engaged in a shameful and shocking practice that would tear babies from the arms of their mothers, sometimes before they ever even laid eyes on their precious little faces. Today, Amelia Oberhart shares with us the journey of her discoveries about her mother’s life before she was born in her podcast, Secrets…

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Mike Sigel - (Mike Sigel’s Billion-Dollar Vision: Inside the Rise of America’s Billiard League) 35:39

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When a true giant of the game speaks, the pool world listens. In this episode of Legends of the Cue, Hall of Fame icon Mike Sigel joins us to unveil the most ambitious billiards initiative in decades—the launch of America’s Billiard League (ABL), coming January 5, 2026. After more than 13 years of development, setbacks, reinvestment, and relentless…

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Mike Sigel - Part 1 (Captain Hook Begins: The Making of Mike Sigel) 33:28

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In this captivating first chapter of our multi-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer “Captain Hook” Mike Sigel, we step into the origins of one of the greatest cue artists the sport has ever known. Named Billiards Digest’s Greatest Living Player of the 20th Century, Sigel joins Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Mike Gonza…

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David Fleming, "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" (St. Martin's Press, 2025) 52:17

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Today we are joined by David Fleming, Peabody-nominated correspondent for Meadowlark Media, longtime ESPN senior writer, and author of A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and The Craziest Untold Story in NFL History (St. Martin’s Press, 2025). In our conversation, we discussed the origins of the infamous (but also sur…

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One on One w/ Baron Coleman: Charlie Kirk Angles You Are NOT Supposed to Notice 1:20:19

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Baron Coleman joins Clint Russell on Liberty Lockdown to dive deep into explosive theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's death, including the possibility of electrocution via a rigged microphone and charred hands seen in photos. He breaks down why the official lone gunman narrative falls apart, pointing to misdirection on stage, a planted rifle, and s…

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FBI Agent in White RAV4? Bomb Dogs Fail, Rookie Cops "Find" Gun – Charlie Kirk Debate Goes Nuclear 1:42:39

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Explosive debate on the Charlie Kirk assassination: Ballistics experts Dr. Chris Martenson (Peak Prosperity) and Justin (Fenix Ammunition) clash over whether a .30-06 rifle from the rooftop could have killed him without an exit wound – physics, angles, pork tests, and real experiments collide! Heated debate breaks down the ballistics, trajectories,…

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MICHELIN Guide Expands to Las Vegas, New Year's Eve Ideas, Forty Deuce Nightclub Returns, Changes at Virgin Hotels, Award-Winning Indian Restaurant Opens | Ep. 300 51:22

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Send us a text The MICHELIN Guide has expanded to the Southwestern part of the United States. That will include Las Vegas. We break down how it works. We have a bunch of New Year's Eve ideas for you!! Forty Deuce Nightclub is coming back to Mandalay Bay. We chat with founder, Ivan Kane. We also go up to "High Steaks Vegas" at the Rio and chat with …

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The Russian Woman Who Hijacked A Helicopter To Free Her Aussie Lover 1:02:00

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John Killick is one of Australia's most infamous criminals. Why? Because in 1999, he escaped from Sydney’s Silverwater Correctional Complex on a helicopter. Killick was on remand for armed robbery, and his girlfriend at the time, Lucy Dudko, hijacked a helicopter, landed it in the prison, and flew him out. In this episode, we speak with John Killic…

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Bizarre CBS Townhall EXPOSED: Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk Showdown Incoming 30:43

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In this explosive episode of Liberty Lockdown, Clint Russell dives deep into the lingering questions surrounding the Charlie Kirk assassination, dissecting Erica Kirk's controversial CBS town hall interview with Bari Weiss. He exposes bizarre moments like Hunter Kozak—the last person Charlie spoke to—questioning the widow, while highlighting incons…

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Kelly Fisher - Part 6 (Champion, Leader, and Legend) 31:17

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In the inspiring finale of our six-part “Legends of the Cue” series with Kelly Fisher, MBE, we catch up with one of cue sports’ most decorated champions at the height of her enduring career. Still collecting titles more than three decades after first bursting onto the scene, Kelly reflects on what continues to drive her competitive fire — and when …

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Kelly Fisher - Part 5 (Heart, Grit, and Glory) 30:27

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In Part 5 of Legends of the Cue, Kelly Fisher, MBE, opens up about some of the most defining — and deeply personal — chapters of her remarkable journey through the world of professional cue sports. From the thrill of championship glory to life-altering challenges off the table, this episode reveals the resilience, humor, and heart that have shaped …

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Candace Owens Was Right All Along – Erika Kirk’s Cell Phone Lie Collapses LIVE 19:14

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Clint Russell drops an emergency episode exposing Erika Kirk’s claim that Charlie never texted anyone about being in danger — a claim he says is provably false. Using direct statements from Candace Owens, Frank Turk, and Andrew Colvette, Clint shows multiple people received messages from Charlie Kirk just hours before his death saying “they want me…

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Missing Footage & Why TPUSA Can NOT Face Candace Owens 45:07

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Clint Russell breaks down why the official story of Charlie Kirk’s assassination is falling apart, exposing TPUSA’s refusal to debate Candace Owens, Erica Kirk’s emotional outbursts, and bizarre Egyptian planes shadowing her, and foreign cell phones at the event. He dismantles Jack Posobiec’s “parents turned him in” narrative, calls out Andrew Kolv…

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Hillary Duff's Vegas Show, Hotel Rebrand, Cafe On The Strip Experience, Mariah Carey Christmas Show, Bottomless Spaghetti | Ep. 299 22:14

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Send us a text Hillary Duff announced shows in Las Vegas and she sold out immediately! She has added more dates. NoMad Hotel is getting a rebrand, soon. 90210 stars Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling are bringing a 90's night to Voltaire. There's luxury coach bus that is doing tea time up and down the Las Vegas strip. They added a holiday experie…

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The Murder Of Australian Schoolgirl Masa Vukotic 35:45

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On March 17, 2015, 17-year-old Masa Vukotic left her Doncaster home for an evening walk through her local park, a routine she had followed countless times. That night, her boyfriend, Timothy Draper, did not receive a goodnight text from Masa. By morning, police were at his door with devastating news: Masa had been brutally stabbed 49 times in Koonu…

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Conservative Civil War 2025 50:51

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Clint Russell breaks down the explosive Nick Fuentes vs Piers Morgan interview, the viral “yes, including that” moment, and why Fuentes is surging in 2025. He exposes the escalating conservative civil war: Tim Pool’s meltdown at Candace Owens, the paid influencer networks tied to Turning Point USA and Israel, and the ballistic proof that debunks th…

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Team Europe gets another win at the Mosconi Cup 1:54:38

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Please share the stream! It is the best way to help the show grow! Shawn Mitchell, Jim Telfer and Neight Mindham join to discuss the Mosconi Cup, the fallout from that, and anything that comes in through the chat. If you enjoy the show and want to support the future of the show, consider joining Cue It Up Networks Patreon program here. https://www.…

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Kelly Fisher - Part 4 (From Snooker Star to Nine-Ball Queen) 34:19

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In this fourth installment of our Legends of the Cue conversation with Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, we follow Kelly’s remarkable leap of faith—leaving behind the world of English snooker to chase a new dream across the Atlantic. With just £400 between her and partner Val, she arrived in America in 2004 armed with little more than determination …

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Kelly Fisher - Part 3 (From Billiards to the Big Break) 34:05

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In this third installment of Legends of the Cue, hosts Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher and Mark Wilson continue their captivating conversation with Pool and Snooker Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, diving into the fascinating — and often funny — years that bridged her snooker stardom and her bold leap into the world of professional pool. Kelly reflec…

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Dylan Taylor-Lehman, "Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World" (3 Fields Books, 2025) 36:33

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Playing every angle for a shot at the big time, Chicagoans venture to area pool halls to perfect their games and navigate league play for a shot at the APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas. In Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World (3 Fields Books, 2025) Dylan Taylor-Lehman…

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FBI’s J6 Bomber “Suspect” Is an Autistic Anarchist Mom’s-Basement Trump Fan | You’re Being Lied To 1:41:46

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Former FBI agent turned whistleblower Kyle Seraphin joins Clint Russell to obliterate the official story of the newly-announced January 6 pipe bomber arrest — a 30-year-old autistic black Trump supporter who allegedly evaded the FBI for five years using his own cell phone and car. Seraphin, who personally surveilled earlier persons of interest in 2…

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National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, 40 Years of Rodeo Action | EXTRA Ep. 298 8:52

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Send us a text Ten days of rodeo action starts now! Las Vegas is hosting NFR again and we have so much going on. There's entertainment, activations, experiences, food and hat pop-ups and more. We talk with Tracy Renk from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll n…

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Demetrius & Nate on CONFIDENCE. What is it? How does it work? How do you get it? Join us and dig in! 1:32:29

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Come train with MNPoolBootcamp and Slate: https://www.patreon.com/c/SlateBilliardClub Demetrius Jelatis can be reached at [email protected] and details of his training are available at www.mnpoolbootcamp.com. If you enjoy the show and want to support the future of the show, consider joining Cue It Up Networks Patreon program here. https://www…

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Candace Owens vs Tim Pool EXPLODES Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Conspiracy 48:01

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In this explosive episode, Clint Russell fires back at Tim Pool’s attacks on Candace Owens, defending her relentless investigation into the Charlie Kirk assassination and exposing why the official “lone gunman” story doesn’t add up. He argues that Tim and the old-guard MAGA commentators are carrying water for a failing Trump second term, refusing t…

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Las Vegas Holiday Pop-Ups & Attractions, Carrot Top Interview, New Restaurants, NFR Week | Ep. 298 27:21

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Send us a text Prop Comedian Carrot Top celebrates 20 years at the Luxor! We talk to him about it. Plus, a few holiday pop-up attractions and bars you may want to check out in December. We head to the annual "Miracle on Spring Mountain" at the Sand Dollar Lounge. We also check out the Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau. Did you know there's free admis…

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The Man Who Wouldn’t Die: Inside The Nine Lives Of Untouchable Iron Mike 40:05

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“Iron Mike” Malloy survived not one, not two, but more than nine attempts on his life before he finally met his end. Malloy became the target of a group of acquaintances later dubbed the “Murder Trust,” who conspired to kill him for insurance money. What followed remains one of the most astonishing strings of failed murder attempts in history. The …

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Kelly Fisher - Part 2 (From Snooker Prodigy to the World Stage ) 31:58

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In Part 2 of our six-part Legends of the Cue conversation with Pool and Snooker Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, we journey through her teenage years as one of England’s most gifted young cueists. With the same grit that would one day define her career, Kelly recalls her early training under coach Lionel Payne, the punishing drills that shaped her …

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Kelly Fisher - Part 1 (From Pub Tables to World Titles) 32:41

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In Part 1 of our six-part conversation with cue-sports legend Kelly Fisher, MBE, we trace the roots of one of the most accomplished and respected players in the history of women’s pool and snooker. Co-hosts Allison Fisher, MBE and Mark Wilson join Mike Gonzalez to uncover Kelly’s remarkable beginnings in South Elmsall, England — a working-class tow…

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The Real Reason They Hate Straight White Men 36:31

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We all have our own Joker origin story of a man who now fights the system purely for pleasure. First, Clint breaks down the shocking DC National Guard shooting by a CIA-trained Afghan asset, exposes the Venezuela oil-grab propaganda, and explains why Piers Morgan thinks better curry justifies a destroyed Britain. Unfiltered truth on blowback, false…

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Natalie Porter, "Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders" (ECW Press, 2025) 45:24

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A vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and non-binary skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the world With enthusiasm and empathy, Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders (ECW Press, 2025) celebrates the relentless participation of women in skateboardi…

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Inside The Kidnapping Where 26 Kids Were Buried Alive 34:55

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On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their beloved driver, Ed Ray, left Chowchilla, California, after a hot day at summer school and never made it home. Blocked by a mysterious white van, the bus was hijacked by armed, masked men and driven into a hidden slough, where the victims were transferred into dark, soundproofed vans. Ove…

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Billy Incardona - Part 6 (Legends Never Die) 28:44

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In this sixth and final chapter of our deep dive into the remarkable life of Billy Incardona, we bring to a close the journey of one of pool’s most colorful and respected figures—a man whose sharp mind, storytelling charm, and love for the game have made him a true legend of the cue. Billy reflects on his lifelong relationship with the sport, from …

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Billy Incardona - Part 5 (Hustlers, High Stakes & the Golden Age of Pool) 41:27

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In this fifth installment of our six-part series with legendary cue artist and road warrior Billy Incardona, listeners are treated to a vivid journey through the smoky, cash-fueled pool halls of America’s golden era. With trademark candor and humor, Billy recalls epic encounters with some of the game’s most colorful—and notorious—characters, bringi…

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John A. Camacho and Zack Hamilton, "Sports Chaos: Exploring the Reasons Behind Expert Business, Legal, and Moral Decisions" (2025) 59:26

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What happens when sports decision-making collides with business interests, legal battles, and moral dilemmas? Sports Chaos dives into the unpredictable world where experts, executives, and athletes must navigate high-stakes choices that shape the future of sports. From billion-dollar deals to ethical debates over owner and athlete behavior, this bo…

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Trump Dumps MTG After She Exposes Epstein List | Now Candace Says Israel & France Want Her Dead 45:35

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Marjorie Taylor Greene abruptly resigns after forcing the release of the Epstein files, exposing death threats and claiming no one in power is actually saving America. Trump immediately blasts her as a “traitor” while warmly embracing pro-Israel socialists, proving America First is dead unless it’s Israel First. Candace Owens drops a bombshell alle…

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Hollow Peace 11:59

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. It's been some time since we've convened on this feed. The production of that Jewish folktale we had intended to produce has been difficult. The anger has been immense, and so has the grief. So, rather than force something, we wrote a song in response to the "ceasefire" that was, at its core, …

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Candace & Tucker on Kill List After Charlie Kirk Assassination | Epstein Intel Connection Coverup 51:05

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Were the same people begind Butler, PA and the Kirk case? Also, Candace Owens Goes MAX but she misses an important connection. Namely, the group chat Kolvet sent "to the government". Candace Owens reveals she and Tucker Carlson were warned by him that they were on the same kill list, while Turning Point USA quietly purges anti-intervention voices a…

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Wynn Staycation, Things to do with Friends in Las Vegas, New Kids on The Block Extend Residency, Vegas Travel Deals | Ep. 297 48:31

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Send us a text Dayna spends the weekend with 6 friends from her hometown in Las Vegas. They did a lot! She has a recap which includes Barry's Prime at Circa, Ocean Prime, Spago patio brunch, the New Kids on The Block show at Park MGM, The Venetian, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere... and the Shag Suite at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. It's a fun conversation …