What Now in Pool

Episode 9 with Jerry Johnson and the Pool Player Credit Card

Episode 9 is at CR's with Jerry Johnson, founder of the Pool Player Card, talks about the great benefits this new card will finally bring to the game of pool and it's players.

Episode 8 with Hank "The Tank" Leinen and his amazing family

Our latest episode 8 is a full house with Hank "The Tank" Leinen and his amazing family - Bundee, Wanda & Hunter! So many fun stories about how each of the Leinen's got into pool, personal interests, traveling around the world playing Junior Pro tournaments, and so much more!

Episode 7 with Dave and April "The Grinder" Larson

April "The Grinder" Larson and her father, Dave, join us in studio on our 7th podcast episode. We talk about how April started pool at 9-years old, and what her transition was like from a youth player to choosing pool as her professional career. April and Dave share their experiences playing on teams with Shane Van Boening, Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan,  and more.

Episode 6 with Rich and Charlie Arendts

VNEA Hall of Famer, Rich Arendts and Charlie Arendts join us in the studio for a great chat about Southern MN tournaments, like Seco Varani Invitational, VNEA, and more. Rich also answers our questions about being a certified referee and what it takes to be successful at it.

Episode 5 with guest Nate Badger and Tom Kjos

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.