ACS — Episodes — Chalk Is Cheap

EP 10: Darell Fredrickson

On the tenth episode of our Local Legends Series, we are joined by 2016 ACS 9-Ball National Champion Darrel Fredrickson. Nick and Darrel touch on numerous topics including, the Eveleth 8-Ball Shootout, his 2016 national tournament win, his feelings on vendors and the current game of billiards, and Diamonds Billiards.

On our Diamond Cutters segment, Thomas Van Eck, creator of iCue Training Cue Ball joins the show to talk about his cue ball and how it can help players of all levels.

Local Legends SeriesNick OlsonJune 6, 2020iCue, ACS, VNEA, 9-Ball, Eveleth 8-Ball Shootout, Horseshoe Billiards, Diamonds BilliardsComment

EP 2: Mike Miller

On the second episode of Chalk is Cheap Twin Ports pool legend Mike Miller joins the show. Nick and Mike chat about Helen's Pool Hall in the 1970s, his infamous Assigned Team Tournament, and Mike fills us in on the 1980s 3-cushion billiard tournaments that finished with the finals at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Mike also lets us know why he all but gave up pocket pool.

Local Legends SeriesNick OlsonApril 14, 20203 Cushion Billiards, Billiards, Helen's Pool Hall, ACSComment