Cue the Experts - The Pool Improvement Podcast

In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Bob Keller, the creator behind the popular "Shortstop on Pool" YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers and 1,000+ videos. Bob shares his incredible journey from a self-described high school outcast to an accomplished player who beat legends like Danny Medina and won the BCA National Championships.

Bob reveals the practice secret that transformed him from missing easy shots to...

Join us as instructor Adam King shares the breakthrough insights that took him from self-taught teenager to national champion. In this episode, discover why your eye pattern might be holding you back, learn the grip secrets that unlock real cue power, and understand the mental game that separates tournament winners from practice room heroes. Adam explains why most players hit a ceiling and can't break through – and more importa...

Multiple-time national champion Chisolm Woodson shares the strategic mindset that transformed him from a Vail ski town player into one of pool's most cerebral competitors. From his early days gambling in mountain bars to winning BCA nationals, Chisolm reveals why he plays safeties three shots ahead and how proper instruction changed everything.

Whether you're stuck at your current skill level or looking to add strategic ...

Join us for Cue the Experts Ep 06 as we sit down with Certified PBIA instructor Garrett Williams from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Garrett shares the secrets behind his daily practice routine, how to overcome performance anxiety, and why most players fool themselves about their skills. We also dive into his experiences running the Senior Olympics, his most embarrassing pool moment, and the weirdest advice he’s ever heard at the table. Whe...

In this episode of Cue the Experts, I sit down with Tony Piazza—accomplished player, founder of one of Colorado’s most successful pool halls, and master storyteller. Tony shares the outrageous advice he once received that surprisingly stuck, how he built Piazza’s into a hotspot for high-stakes events with $40,000 prize pools, and the unforgettable moment he took down the #1 player in the world. From mental toughness and practicing ...

One of Colorado’s top players and pool instructor Chris McDaniel joins us to talk mental toughness, teaching pool, and the underrated art of the “chair game.” From mastering your mindset to the seven things you control on every shot, this episode is packed with wisdom for players who want to level up.

You can contact Chris for instruction by emailing him at chrismcdaniel75@gmail.com

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In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Kim Young—master instructor and founder of Dragon Billiards—to explore his journey from getting hustled as a teen to coaching players around the world. Kim shares lessons on mastering fundamentals, building the right mindset, and making pool accessible for everyone, plus practical advice, memorable stories, and a few laughs along the way.

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In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Samm Vidal — national champion, master PBIA instructor, and junior coach — to explore her journey from casual player to one of the sport’s most respected teachers. They dive into the fundamentals that truly matter, the role of health and fitness in peak performance, and what it will take to get pool into the Olympics. Plus, Samm shares her most unconventional coaching advice, sto...

In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Dr. Dave, a master billiards instructor and former mechanical engineering professor, to explore his unique journey from academia to the world of pool instruction.

We dive into the mental game, managing pressure, the importance of a solid pre-shot routine, and how teaching methods need to adapt to each individual.

Whether you’re a casual league player or chasing championships, this ...

In the very first episode of Cue the Experts, hosts Jeremiah Gage and Digital Dave introduce themselves and share their journeys through the world of pool—from casual play to serious instruction. They dive into the psychology of the game, how the sport has changed over the years, and what helped them improve the most. You’ll also hear about the vision for the podcast and why they believe pool players of all levels will benefit from...