Horseshoe Billiards — Episodes

EP 11: Billy Johnson

On episode 11, Nick invites twin ports pool community members on the show to share memories and stories about the late local legend Billy Johnson. Nick replays Jeff Schelin's story about Billy's amazing tournament performance at Horseshoe Billiards. Sandy Vatalaro, Tom Wasserman, Jerry Fredrickson and Brian Baker also join the show to share some stories.

Local Legends SeriesNick OlsonJune 14, 2020Horseshoe Billiards, Mr. Lucky's, 8-ballComment

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 5: Jerry Fredrickson

On the fifth episode of Chalk is Cheap we are joined by "The Man Who Saved Pool in the Twin Ports" Jerry Fredrickson. Nick and Jerry cover many topics including how he got into the pool hall business. He talks about Diamonds, Mr. Lucky's, and Horseshoe Billiards, he tells stories about many pool players from the area including a great story about the late Gary Galiford.