It's not to me, but I can see how the PC crowd would find it borderline. Too many people just looking for shit to complain about. Keeps them from looking inward if they can project their garbage outward.
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I'd guess I'm probably closer to the demographic you're worried about, and I don't think it's offensive.
If you go too bland, with no personality (and no risk), you'd get something pretty forgettable. That's alright for an established brand, but it does nothing to capture interest or build a new brand.
Fatboy feels like it sits in a nice place where it's not really offensive (you're pointing it at yourself), but is distinctive.
But a bit of controversy (within reason) might not be a bad thing, if it got people talking about you.
The atomic bombs were Fat Man and Little Boy, so if you want to reach Japan, maybe worth checking local views.
If you go too bland, with no personality (and no risk), you'd get something pretty forgettable. That's alright for an established brand, but it does nothing to capture interest or build a new brand.
Fatboy feels like it sits in a nice place where it's not really offensive (you're pointing it at yourself), but is distinctive.
But a bit of controversy (within reason) might not be a bad thing, if it got people talking about you.
The atomic bombs were Fat Man and Little Boy, so if you want to reach Japan, maybe worth checking local views.
Create a BRAND and stay with it and I feel the BRAND will identify itself. You have already accomplished that brand here, just have confidence and faith and carry on. There are always gonna be ‘THOSE” that feel threatened. 
I have a sticker in my shop that reads "Protect The Easily Offended. BAN EVERYTHING"
A show where you're chit chatting around a pool table with different pros and different locations around the world would be fascinating. Let local audiences come watch and ask some questions and the line out the door alone would be worth seeing. Maybe a local plays the pro for a quick set for charity. I'd love to see what different pool halls look like outside the US and how local audiences react to pros.
You've always been unabashedly yourself and your nickname reflects that so I think it makes sense to embrace it. Good luck and sounds like a cool idea!
You've always been unabashedly yourself and your nickname reflects that so I think it makes sense to embrace it. Good luck and sounds like a cool idea!
Nothing wrong with the name. You come across as a very successful person who is humble so that in itself makes me think you will be successful at whatever you choose to do.
To me, the pool Podcasts that I have viewed are pretty boring and too much on the serious side.
If you are thinking about a Podcast it should be fun while while delivering important information. The link below is an example of a trapshooting episode where the best in the world are chatting while having fun and making it interesting for the audience. Not sure if you will understand what they are talking about, but you will get the jive.
Good luck
To me, the pool Podcasts that I have viewed are pretty boring and too much on the serious side.
If you are thinking about a Podcast it should be fun while while delivering important information. The link below is an example of a trapshooting episode where the best in the world are chatting while having fun and making it interesting for the audience. Not sure if you will understand what they are talking about, but you will get the jive.
Good luck
I used to shoot trap in the early 80’s actually. I’m into guns, always have been a shooter/hunter, I’ll give it a listen for sure.Nothing wrong with the name. You come across as a very successful person who is humble so that in itself makes me think you will be successful at whatever you choose to do.
To me, the pool Podcasts that I have viewed are pretty boring and too much on the serious side.
If you are thinking about a Podcast it should be fun while while delivering important information. The link below is an example of a trapshooting episode where the best in the world are chatting while having fun and making it interesting for the audience. Not sure if you will understand what they are talking about, but you will get the jive.
Good luck
Thank you for the kind words.
And yes I agree taking anything too serious can suck the fun out of it. Pool in certain settings is very serious, other times it’s not. I’ve always taken pool seriously as a player trying to improve. I do that with everything in life. I like to get better at what I do, going backwards isn’t an option. But that can be accomplished without being serious all the time.
One thing that pisses me off in pool, poker or anything is when someone is tying to sound “smart”, like knowing more about a topic somehow makes them superior to their audience. While knowledge is power, it sure as hell doesn’t make one more important or better than anyone else.
Sharing what you know without coming off as a smart ass is key to creating anything enjoyable for an audience.
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Wouldn't be a problem. Different products, such as a classic car and cheap ass wine or ice cream bars and condoms.
Agree! As they say in trap ... "never take advice from a guy who can't hit the broad side of a barn with a shotgun."
You have to interview people who know what they are saying and who others will be interested in listening to.
I’d stick to the script and be based around pool, however if there’s something interesting that’s not 100% pool that’s ok too.Agree! As they say in trap ... "never take advice from a guy who can't hit the broad side of a barn with a shotgun."
You have to interview people who know what they are saying and who others will be interested in listening to.
Look at Joe Rogan , he’s clearly got it figured out. He’s got a massive audience because he has stuff that appeals to a wide audience. I don’t listen to him often but when I have it’s been interesting and he’s diverse.
The show is good as the guests imo, the presenter/host has to guide the ship, but not over run the guests.
That’s solid advice. About who to take advice from. I’ll listen to most anyone anytime but when someone is a proven success I give what they say a bit more thought.
I’m going to do something with this/ I have the time and am in a spot in life that I can make this work(that I’m certain of).
The word Fat has been associated with pool for years. New York Fats became Minnesota Fats. He was called the Fat man and Fatty as well.
With your name recognition and popularity here and having met you I can see this idea has legs.
I saw your reaction to the nonsense at Pyramid Club which was why so agreed to head down to Red Shoes. You don’t accept BS and are quick to understand it when you see it.
With that in mind and pool actually getting more popular the timing might work
In your favor. Look forward to see what you come up with but Fatboy is a very marketable name. IMO!
With your name recognition and popularity here and having met you I can see this idea has legs.
I saw your reaction to the nonsense at Pyramid Club which was why so agreed to head down to Red Shoes. You don’t accept BS and are quick to understand it when you see it.
With that in mind and pool actually getting more popular the timing might work
In your favor. Look forward to see what you come up with but Fatboy is a very marketable name. IMO!
i agree with VVP on the current supply of pool podcasts. stephen hendry does some good stuff in snooker, both on youtube and the WST podcast. gets the guests relaxed, probes them a little, and the end result is usually enjoyable. no need to be walter cronkite
"IF" I were you, my brand would be called Orange 5 Productions (O5P). Sounds like a gangster zipcode.
I'll accept any finders fee/s you deem acceptable.
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Sure do miss TAR.
How about the brand Ugly Kid, I don't think they faced any troubles with their name (I may be wrong) but it seems to me as long as your brand name isn't directed at customers I see no problem with it.