Welcome to Legends of the Cue
Welcome to "Legends of the Cue" , a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and others people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport/game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fi...
Welcome to "Legends of the Cue" , a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and others people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport/game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher, Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, our podcast focuses on telling the life stories of pool's greatest, in their voices. Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”
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About
"Legends of the Cue" is a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher, Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, our podcast focuses on telling the life stories of pool's greatest, in their voices. Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”
Welcome to the Legends of the Cue, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating stories, legendary players and rich traditions that shape the world of pool.
I'm Mike Gonzalez, and along with my co-host, we're here to shine a spotlight on the people and moments that built this great game we all love.
I'm Mark Wilson, former Moscone Cup captain and coach and lifelong student of the sport. I've taught pool for decades and believe understanding its history makes us all better players.
I'm Allison Fisher, world champion and longtime competitor on both sides of the Atlantic in Snooker and Pool. I've lived this game from inside the arena and I'm thrilled to help preserve the stories that made it what it is today.
Cue sports have an incredible legacy, one that isn't told often enough or preserved in the way it deserves.
We've all benefited from the Trailblazers who came before us. This is our way to honor them in their voices, where possible, and through the memories of those who knew them.
This podcast is about more than nostalgia. It's about learning and connecting with generations and celebrating the beauty and culture of our game.
In each of our episodes, we'll bring you interviews with champions, industry innovators, Pool Hall legends, equipment makers, promoters, you name it.
You'll hear the life stories of world champions, past and present, how they got their start, their mentors, the tournaments that define them and the lessons they want to pass on.
We'll also explore iconic venues, unforgettable matches and innovations in equipment and play. And of course, we'll keep the memory alive of those no longer with us.
So if you're a lifelong fan, a casual player, a young aspiring pro, or simply curious about the legends behind the felt, this podcast is for you.
It's for anyone who loves a good story, respects the history of the sport, and wants to be part of something lasting.
We're not just talking about Pool. We're building a timeless archive, something future generations can learn from, be inspired by, and build upon.
We're working to have our content archive permanently by a leading Cue sports institution. And you'll be part of that journey with us.
So subscribe now. Follow us on your favourite podcast platform. And join us as we preserve the history of Pool, one story at a time.
Wilson, Mark
It was oh so many years ago when I started playing pool, yet it does not seem so. I began playing pool armed with very limited ability, single minded focus, and unlimited optimism. I have always been and still am devoted to pool playing – I love the game as much now as then.
I grew up in Moline, Illinois along the banks of the Mississippi river and graduated high school in 1973 (on my first try, which is still quite a source of pride). Then I attended Blackhawk College to play baseball, but pool began demanding an increasingly large portion of my attention. My studies at school were filled with preparation for law school, until I decided to take a little time away from academic life and pursue pool playing. Needless to say my parents were mortified at the potential loss for the legal community, but I persisted despite their alarm.
I became a professional pool player in 1975. Training was my life and I purposefully spent everyday at the poolroom immersed in the joy of the sport. There were many ups and downs that occurred during those early years, but youth and exhuberance along with a healthy dose of sheer ignorance allowed for tremendous growth.
Without a pro tour in those days, a player could only earn money from the sport through gambling matches and regional tournaments. If you could excel, the reward would be a sub-poverty level income – so being young, single, and frugal were critical assets. That being said, I loved every minute and continued to improve my pool skills. While most people frittered away their youth pursuing things like wo… Read More