BCA Hall Of Fame Episodes

In this opening installment of Legends of the Cue, we sit down with one of the most colorful and compelling figures the game of pool has ever known—Mike “Tennessee Tarzan” Massey. Widely celebrated as the greatest trick shot artist of all time, Massey is also a fierce competitor, a winner of major nine-ball titles, and a Hall of Fame member whose story reaches far beyond the table.Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher, and Mark Wilson guide the conversation as Massey begins to recount a remarkable lif...

In this final installment of our four-part “Legends of the Cue” series with Hall of Fame great LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we celebrate the laughter, the triumphs, and the unforgettable memories that define her remarkable life and career.LoreeJon takes us behind the scenes of her hiatus from the game to focus on family, sharing how raising her children, caddying for her son on the golf course, and bonding with her daughter over horses became her “therapy” away from the table. We follow her inspi...

In this third installment of our four-part conversation with Hall of Famer LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we dive deep into the defining years of her remarkable career — a journey marked by triumphs, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.LoreeJon takes us behind the curtain of professional pool in the 1980s and 90s, recalling the whirlwind of tournaments that carried her from local tri-state competitions to Japan’s celebrated stages, where she became both champion and celebrity. She ...

In part two of our four-part series with BCA Hall of Famer LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we journey back to the early 1980s, when a 15-year-old prodigy from New Jersey stunned the billiards world by capturing the World Straight Pool Championship. That historic win not only earned her a Guinness World Record as the youngest world champion in the sport’s history but also set the stage for an extraordinary career that continues to inspire players today.LoreeJon reflects on the whirlwind of attention ...

In this debut episode of our four-part conversation with pool legend LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we go back to the very beginning of a remarkable journey in billiards. A World Pool-Billiard Association Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most decorated players in women’s pool, LoreeJon opens up about her early life, her family’s influence, and how a cue stick in her tiny hands set her on the path to greatness.From her childhood home in Garwood, New Jersey—where a full-sized Gandy table dominate...

In this fourth and final installment of our exclusive Legends of the Cue series with Hall of Fame icon Nick Varner, we bring his extraordinary journey full circle. From the heights of world titles to the challenges of sustaining a career in a sport often overshadowed, Nick’s story is equal parts grit, passion, and perseverance.Nick revisits his late-career triumphs, including capturing his second WPA World Nine Ball Championship at the age of 51 and going undefeated to claim the 2000 World One...

In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with BCA Hall of Famer Nick Varner, we dive into the rich details of his legendary career, exploring the transitions, rivalries, and defining moments that shaped one of the greatest champions in cue sports history.Nick reflects on his early love for straight pool—a game of patterns, precision, and deep strategy—and how it contrasted with the faster, high-pressure rise of nine ball. He shares fascinating insights into the mental shift required to thrive w...

In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer Nick Varner, we dive deep into the years when his career shifted into high gear — and he began carving out one of the most remarkable résumés in cue sports history.Nick takes us ringside to legendary match-ups with Minnesota Fats, Hubert “Daddy Warbucks” Cokes, and other colorful characters, sharing the high-stakes gambling culture, sharp banter, and the psychology of playing for your own money. We hear how...

In this first installment of our four-part conversation with Hall of Fame legend Nick Varner, we trace his remarkable journey from the dusty farmlands of southern Indiana to the glittering lights of pool’s biggest stages. Known as the winningest all-around player in American history, Varner holds world titles in eight-ball, nine-ball, ten-ball, straight pool, and one-pocket — a resume as versatile as it is unmatched.Nick’s story begins with a childhood spent working the family farm, learning d...

In the final episode of our five-part deep dive with the incomparable Allison Fisher—aka the “Duchess of Doom”—we reflect on the later chapters of a legendary career that has shaped the world of cue sports. From navigating personal challenges and global pandemics to rediscovering her competitive edge, Allison shares how she’s balanced motherhood, health, and the evolving demands of the game while remaining a fierce and respected competitor.We hear candid reflections on the emotional toll of lo...

In the fourth installment of our exclusive five-part conversation with Hall of Fame legend Allison Fisher, the “Duchess of Doom” takes us deeper into the pivotal chapter of her remarkable journey—from reigning queen of women’s snooker in the UK to chasing a new challenge across the Atlantic in the world of professional pool.With candor and clarity, Allison shares the emotional and professional crossroads that led her to leave behind a dominating career in snooker to test her skills against the...

In Part 3 of our compelling five-part series with Hall of Famer Allison Fisher, we explore the pivotal years that marked her transition from snooker stardom in the UK to international dominance in pool. We dive into the stories behind Allison’s record-setting moments, including her iconic first century break by a woman on television and her multiple World Championship titles—moments that built the foundation of her legendary status.We follow Allison through her memorable doubles and mixed doub...

In this compelling second installment of our five-part conversation with World Snooker and Billiard Hall of Famer Allison Fisher, we dive into the powerful personal journey that shaped her into one of the most decorated cue sport champions in history.Allison opens up about her early life in England, painting a vivid picture of her upbringing, her parents’ profound influence—both inspiring and complex—and how a dramatic family shift ultimately set her on a path to greatness. From backyard tethe...

In this premier episode of Legends of the Cue, we dive into the first installment of our five part interview beginning with the early life of the most decorated female cue sport athlete in history, World Snooker and Billiard Hall of Famer Allison Fisher. Co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Mark Wilson, with Allison herself in the hot seat, explore her fascinating journey from a curious, tomboyish child in Peacehaven, England, to a rising star in the male-dominated world of competitive snooker.With char...