Favorite commentator
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Straight Pool
I mainly watch straight pool. Back in the old days, it was hard to beat Grady and Billy Incardona, with a little Danny Diliberto thrown in. Maybe some Beanie Weinie, Ervolino, Varner.
Nowadays, there is not much content, but at the World's, I like Tom Karabatos, Danny Barouty, and Tony Robles best. Ralph Eckert occasionally sits in and he does a nice job, too.
I mainly watch straight pool. Back in the old days, it was hard to beat Grady and Billy Incardona, with a little Danny Diliberto thrown in. Maybe some Beanie Weinie, Ervolino, Varner.
Nowadays, there is not much content, but at the World's, I like Tom Karabatos, Danny Barouty, and Tony Robles best. Ralph Eckert occasionally sits in and he does a nice job, too.
No love for Bob Guerrero? He's one of the more memorable commentators when the World Championship was still organized and promoted by Matchroom Sport.
Steve Davis was also a very good commentator. His level of analysis of players' fundamentals as well as the nuances between pool and snooker is something you would rarely hear from today's commentators, if at all.
Steve Davis was also a very good commentator. His level of analysis of players' fundamentals as well as the nuances between pool and snooker is something you would rarely hear from today's commentators, if at all.
Sid Waddell RIP
Sid was fantastic. He passed during the 2012 London Olympics. I was in London at the time and recall the news item.
I worked with Sid several times. He was by far the most entertaining commentator I ever worked with and the funniest. Only problem I had was that I couldn't understand a word he was saying.
True story, I learned to just wait for him to pause and then go on talking about the match at hand. He loved working with me though, asking me to accompany him to his favorite pub after work, which I did on more than one occasion. I would nurse my one drink all night and he would put away his pints, barely hesitating while telling his delightful stories to one and all present. Even if I didn't quite understand the full story (he had a real cockney accent), I could usually get the gist of it and laugh at the appropriate times.
Sid was a lovely guy though and would never let me pick up a check. He was truly a generous and kind man, beloved by the English TV audiences; a real celebrity over there. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him and Steve Davis, another great guy. Steve had a clean, clear voice so no problem there. :wink:
I think just has moved beyond occasional. He's on quite a few matches I've seen in the past couple years.
IMO, he is the heir apparent to the tumbleweed empire of pool commentating.
But my favorite group is the one-time pairing of cardone, frost and deuel, from tar/csi event of 2013 or 14. That was actually fun to hear.
What happened to the insidePool guy. He was pretty awful.
What was his catch phrase? I will probably be bothered remembering it, if reminded.
What was his catch phrase? I will probably be bothered remembering it, if reminded.
Earl is a better commentator than most I've heard.
That was Alvin.....and it's LIIIIIIVE
I never minded Alvin....in fact, I liked him.
Pool commentating is a cottage industry right now....if the game grows, it'll get better.
...lotta people making their bones right now....
...I would like to see these men interview the players before the matches and have cheat
sheets handy.....also more data about the history of pool and the particular tournament
they're doing....maybe even a history of the area.....like Des Moines, for instance....
...Walker Cochran was born there...
Incardona. He presents available options and why players shoot shots certain ways over others. I also like how he frequently mentions how the angle might look slightly different to the viewers. I think it's important, since the cue ball being an inch this way or that way can change the options available significantly. I learned a lot from his commentary on early accustats vids. Him and Danny were great together, especially prior to Danny aging a bit. I think Billy has a nice blend of humor, telling stories, and most importantly, staying focused on the match at hand.
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I GUESS
NOWADAYS
I LIKE
KEN SHUMAN
OUT OF THE COMMENTATORS THESE DAYS
HE SEEMS LIKE THE MOST KNOWLEDGABLE
B U T
HE CAN GET A LITTLE
LONG-WINDED AT TIMES
A N D
WHEN HE HAS A PARTNER IN THE BOOTH
HE OFTEN TALKS OVER THEM
I ENJOY OLD MATCHES
W H E N
GREAT PLAYERS WOULD JOIN THE BOOTH
MIKE SIGEL
JIM REMPE
NICK VARNER
ALLEN HOPKINS
NOWADAYS
I LIKE
KEN SHUMAN
OUT OF THE COMMENTATORS THESE DAYS
HE SEEMS LIKE THE MOST KNOWLEDGABLE
B U T
HE CAN GET A LITTLE
LONG-WINDED AT TIMES
A N D
WHEN HE HAS A PARTNER IN THE BOOTH
HE OFTEN TALKS OVER THEM
I ENJOY OLD MATCHES
W H E N
GREAT PLAYERS WOULD JOIN THE BOOTH
MIKE SIGEL
JIM REMPE
NICK VARNER
ALLEN HOPKINS
nothing quite like grady making an acerbic comment with buddy beside him chuckling
Buddy asked Grady once if two certain players had ever gave each other action.
Grady says “Well, they circled each other a few times, but they never did play.”
Buddy started laughing...I love Buddy’s laugh.
PT...waiting for Freddie Agnir to retire...I’d like a little more golf style commentating....like..”This is the hole years ago that Ben Hogan missed the green all four rounds while winning the tournament...they finally figured out it was the best way to play the hole.”
I was also surprised that JJ and the Lion were a good team.
I was also surprised that JJ and the Lion were a good team.
Well said. I think that today Billy Incardona is the best commentator in the business, and for many of the reasons you've noted. His analysis of the positions is better than any commentator out there today.