Earl Strickland | The Boom and Freezer Show

Hilltop Promotions | The Boom and Freezer Show

Stephen and Joey are the founders of Hilltop Promotions, a company dedicated to growing the sport of pool through event promotion, player support, and community involvement. As longtime advocates for the game, they have helped create opportunities for players while working behind the scenes to strengthen the future of billiards. Stephen and Joey join The Boom & Freezer Show to share the story behind Hilltop Promotions, discuss the challenges and rewards of promoting pool events, and talk about their vision for helping the sport continue to grow. As the show's title sponsor, they also offer a unique perspective on what it takes to support players, fans, and the billiards community as a whole. _________________________________________ Title Partner • Hilltop Promotions — Elite one-on-one matchups featuring top professional players, high-stakes competition, and premium production. Featured Partners • Metro Sportz Bar — Premier pool destination in North Phoenix with Diamond tables, tournaments, leagues, and nonstop action. • Classic Billiards — South Florida’s top venue for professional events, featuring Diamond tables and world-class competition. • PNW Pool Thing — Delivering consistent, high-quality pool streams and tournament coverage from the Pacific Northwest. • Brunswick — Industry-leading billiards equipment with a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. • TAOM — Trusted by top pros worldwide for clean, consistent, high-performance chalk. • Cue Armour — Premium apparel built for players who take the game seriously. • Wayne Harriman — Dedicated supporter helping players and the game continue to grow. • Andy Gow — Longtime promoter and advocate for the pool community. • In The Box — Custom team gear and apparel tailored for leagues and players. • NM Billiards — East Coast specialists in table sales, refurbishing, and professional installs. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW The Boom & Freezer Show brings you real conversations from inside the world of pool — featuring top players, untold stories, and the culture behind the game. New episodes, Every Monday. Season 4 Running May 4th - August 10th

Scott Frost | The Boom and Freezer Show

Scott Frost is one of the most respected and feared One Pocket players of all time, known for his relentless competitive spirit, strategic brilliance, and decades of success at the highest levels of pool. A Hall of Fame-caliber player and action legend, Scott has built a reputation as one of the game's most memorable personalities. In this special episode, the spotlight shifts from co-host to guest as Scott joins The Boom & Freezer Show to share stories from his career, discuss the matches and moments that shaped him, and reflect on the lessons learned from a lifetime in pool. ------------------------------------------------- Title Partner • Hilltop Promotions — Elite one-on-one matchups featuring top professional players, high-stakes competition, and premium production. Featured Partners • Metro Sportz Bar — Premier pool destination in North Phoenix with Diamond tables, tournaments, leagues, and nonstop action. • Classic Billiards — South Florida’s top venue for professional events, featuring Diamond tables and world-class competition. • PNW Pool Thing — Delivering consistent, high-quality pool streams and tournament coverage from the Pacific Northwest. • Brunswick — Industry-leading billiards equipment with a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. • TAOM — Trusted by top pros worldwide for clean, consistent, high-performance chalk. • Legion Armour — Premium apparel built for players who take the game seriously. • Wayne Harriman — Dedicated supporter helping players and the game continue to grow. • Andy Gow — Longtime promoter and advocate for the pool community. • In The Box — Custom team gear and apparel tailored for leagues and players. • NM Billiards — East Coast specialists in table sales, refurbishing, and professional installs. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW The Boom & Freezer Show brings you real conversations from inside the world of pool — featuring top players, untold stories, and the culture behind the game. New episodes, Every Monday. Season 4 Running May 4th - August 10th

CJ Wiley | The Boom and Freezer Show

CJ Wiley is one of the most respected minds in professional pool, known for his legendary shot-making ability, deep understanding of the mental side of the game, and lasting impact on American billiards. A former U.S. Open Champion and longtime ambassador of pool, CJ has spent decades competing, teaching, and sharing his knowledge with players around the world. CJ joins The Boom & Freezer Show. ------------------------------------------------- Title Partner • Hilltop Promotions — Elite one-on-one matchups featuring top professional players, high-stakes competition, and premium production. Featured Partners • Metro Sportz Bar — Premier pool destination in North Phoenix with Diamond tables, tournaments, leagues, and nonstop action. • Classic Billiards — South Florida’s top venue for professional events, featuring Diamond tables and world-class competition. • PNW Pool Thing — Delivering consistent, high-quality pool streams and tournament coverage from the Pacific Northwest. • Brunswick — Industry-leading billiards equipment with a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. • TAOM — Trusted by top pros worldwide for clean, consistent, high-performance chalk. • Legion Armour — Premium apparel built for players who take the game seriously. • Wayne Harriman — Dedicated supporter helping players and the game continue to grow. • Andy Gow — Longtime promoter and advocate for the pool community. • In The Box — Custom team gear and apparel tailored for leagues and players. • NM Billiards — East Coast specialists in table sales, refurbishing, and professional installs. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW The Boom & Freezer Show brings you real conversations from inside the world of pool — featuring top players, untold stories, and the culture behind the game. New episodes, Every Monday. Season 4 Running May 4th - August 10th

Johan Ruysink | The Boom and Freezer Show

Johan Ruijsink is one of the most accomplished coaches and captains in professional pool history, known for leading both Team Europe and Team USA at the Mosconi Cup. Widely respected for his strategic approach and leadership, Johan helped shape one of the most dominant eras in modern team pool competition. Johan joins The Boom & Freezer Show. ------------------------------------------------- Title Partner • Hilltop Promotions — Elite one-on-one matchups featuring top professional players, high-stakes competition, and premium production. Featured Partners • Metro Sportz Bar — Premier pool destination in North Phoenix with Diamond tables, tournaments, leagues, and nonstop action. • Classic Billiards — South Florida’s top venue for professional events, featuring Diamond tables and world-class competition. • PNW Pool Thing — Delivering consistent, high-quality pool streams and tournament coverage from the Pacific Northwest. • Brunswick — Industry-leading billiards equipment with a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. • TAOM — Trusted by top pros worldwide for clean, consistent, high-performance chalk. • Legion Armour — Premium apparel built for players who take the game seriously. • Wayne Harriman — Dedicated supporter helping players and the game continue to grow. • Andy Gow — Longtime promoter and advocate for the pool community. • In The Box — Custom team gear and apparel tailored for leagues and players. • NM Billiards — East Coast specialists in table sales, refurbishing, and professional installs. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW The Boom & Freezer Show brings you real conversations from inside the world of pool — featuring top players, untold stories, and the culture behind the game. New episodes, Every Monday. Season 4 Running May 4th - August 10th

John Layman | The Boom and Freezer Show

John Layman is one of the most respected referees in professional pool, known for overseeing major events, working alongside the game’s top players, and helping maintain the professionalism and integrity of the sport at the highest level. John joins The Boom & Freezer Show ------------------------------------------------- Title Partner • Hilltop Promotions — Elite one-on-one matchups featuring top professional players, high-stakes competition, and premium production. Featured Partners • Metro Sportz Bar — Premier pool destination in North Phoenix with Diamond tables, tournaments, leagues, and nonstop action. • Classic Billiards — South Florida’s top venue for professional events, featuring Diamond tables and world-class competition. • PNW Pool Thing — Delivering consistent, high-quality pool streams and tournament coverage from the Pacific Northwest. • Brunswick — Industry-leading billiards equipment with a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. • TAOM — Trusted by top pros worldwide for clean, consistent, high-performance chalk. • Legion Armour — Premium apparel built for players who take the game seriously. • Wayne Harriman — Dedicated supporter helping players and the game continue to grow. • Andy Gow — Longtime promoter and advocate for the pool community. • In The Box — Custom team gear and apparel tailored for leagues and players. • NM Billiards — East Coast specialists in table sales, refurbishing, and professional installs. ------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE SHOW The Boom & Freezer Show brings you real conversations from inside the world of pool — featuring top players, untold stories, and the culture behind the game. New episodes, Every Monday. Season 4 Running May 4th - August 10th