Taking a very different view...I think a Mr and Mrs Josh Filler interview would bring a refreshing side to pro pool and accentuate women's contribution.
Joe Rogan / Fedor Gorst
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Jon got in pretty big trouble over the summer. Hopefully he's got himself cleaned up.
I really doubt this thing is as interesting as all the buzz behind it
Absolutely!
That might be interesting.What would be coolis a follow up podcast !
This one chronicles Joe Rogans first trip to the derby! A documentary of sorts.
is a follow up podcast !But Rogan seems to only be interested in the bad aspects of pool- the gambling, drugs and overall negative image of our sport.
The part that we’re trying to shed, the stigma of “The Hustler”
Justin had 3 HOURS with Rogan on his podcast where they were drinking and they only brought up pool for a few moments of a 3+ HOUR SHOW
Forget that unless there’s a positive scripted show.
I have filmed 10 years of Derby that includes Jean-Robert Bellande, Nick Schulman, John Hennigan & David “Viffer” Peat.
Documented.
Filmed all sleeping guests and players, including Efren passed out in the stands.
Got “Strong Arm”, got Scooter foot races & prop bets, & Mika push-ups on cement.
Why?!
Bitcoin is essentially a money laundering tool.
We don’t need it.
Yes, just one facet of our big, beautiful pool diamond.
Happy New Year Dennis!
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My father has recently passed, but I’ll be front & center soon enough with the work I’ve put in.
I am sorry to hear about your father.
My father has recently passed, but I’ll be front & center soon enough with the work I’ve put in.
Oh, no, Angel. I am so sorry. You were dedicated to him during the autumn of his life, a beautiful daughter to him. My deepest condolences to you. May the coming days bring you strength to get through this. May your dad rest in eternal peace.
My father has recently passed, but I’ll be front & center soon enough with the work I’ve put in.
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No. I sure do wish I did. Keith and Evgeny hooked up on the computer and were chatting away, unbeknownst to me, as I was in another part of the house. As Keith is wont do doing, he calls me into the den where he's on the computer with Evgeny in Russia and says, "Jennie, say hi to Evgeny." Keith does this to me all the time with no warning. My hair is piled on top of my head like a tangled bird's nest, and I have no makeup on. And now I have to see someone on video that I haven't seen in many years. Thanks, Keith! It didn't matter. As soon as Evgeny saw me, we both started giggling like little kids. It was fun to use modern technology to see each other after all these years.Please tell me you recorded it!!
I filmed Evgeny at Derby but didn’t delve too deeply into his visit.
Keith and I developed a friendship with "The Russian," as I used to call him, over the years. The two of them did battle in the early days in action matches, but all's fair in love and gambling, I guess. We eventually forged a friendship. We'd see him at numerous pool happenings, and Evgeny took a liking to us. We'd hang out between matches. First time we ever met him was at a Joss tournament in Chelmsford, I think in 2002. It may have been when he first came to the States. He had a backer with him from NYC, and they were trying to match up. Larry Lisciotti said he'd try him in some short-rack banks. Larry gathered up the stake money, but he lost. The Russian was too strong The match did not last very long. Larry spotted him, and he probably should have played him even or gotten a spot himself. Who knew? Evgeny was a stranger in town.
This opened up Keith's nostrils, and Evgeny, who could barely speak English back then, got into a barkfest with Keith. Keith spotted him something in banks, and I can't remember quite what it was, but I think it was "long-rack bank," race to 5 for 3 large. Heck, I didn't even know what banks was back then. The match went back and forth. There was a huge crowd around their table, while there were only a few railbirds on the other side of the room watching the tournament matches. I met this Native American named Dip who I adored. Maynard "Dip" Gabriel was from the Onondaga Nation, a member of the Turtle Clan. He passed away in 2009. We became good friends over the years. He was a comedian and had me laughing and having a good time on the rail while watching Keith and The Russian battle. I didn't know anybody in the pool world at that time, so I was so happy to have someone to hang out with. Keith managed to win two sets.
Earl Strickland was sitting off to the side alone, watching the match. I knew who Earl was from photographs, but that was it. Almost immediately after Keith won, he came over to me with a C-note in hand and said, "Go over and give this to Earl." When I looked for Earl, he was not sitting in the chair where he was during the match. I glanced at the stairs exiting the place, and Earl was on his way out with his cue case on his shoulder. I ran up to him, nervous as heck that I had to speak to him, and said, "Keith asked me to give you this." Earl looked at the hundred-dollar bill, smiled broadly, and said, "You tell that Keith that he can bite me anytime." I had no idea what he meant. "Bite"? Yeah, I was green back then.
As the years rolled by, Evgeny showed up more and more on the Joss Tour weekend event as well as Derby City Classic, Super Billiards Expo, and the U.S. Open. The Russian was good action, had no fear, and would play anybody. Keith and Evgeny would bark at each other, mocking each other. Evgeny got pretty good with his gift of gab, just like Keith. I guess that's why they got along so well.
Photo of the late Larry Lisciotti and Earl Strickland at Joss Tour event in Chelmsford. This must have been right before Larry played Evgeny.
Photo of the late Maynard "Dip" Gabriel. I took this photo of him at Turning Stone. I miss him.
Photos of Keith and "The Russian," I think, at U.S. Open.
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You own a liquor store back then?
He was the first pro player I ever saw do that back kick when he breaks the balls. Thereafter, I saw everybody doing it.
An online poker site might be where Keith ran into Evgeny a couple months ago, which thereafter promoted the video call.
Thank you for your condolences Nick8400.I am sorry to hear about your father.
Thank you so much for your kindness JAM
I was finally able to get dad’s apartment cleaned out yesterday, before the Sabbath tonight.
Now I have boxes of stuff to try and incorporate into my place.
I can’t tell you how difficult it was to clean out my storage locker to make room for more of dad’s stuff, however, I can show you how one locker can stretch 60 feet into the aisle way-
and I pulled my Amsterdam Billiard Jacket out
Attachments
Mt Vernon Tommy = Tommy Meyer (Rip), Juan =Juan Blass, Johnny =Johnny B (Weiss) (Rip)
Juan was pretty sick w Diabetes? 15+ years ago or so-not sure if he is on this side of the grass either.
As an aside bitcoin is not really anonymous. 5 years ago i sent $380 to an online outfit- 8 Months later 2 FBI agents came to my front door. They told me that that bitcoin had wound up in a terrorist's account in Panama and they SAID they didn't know who i had originally sent it to. I kinda doubt that part was true but anyway after asking me a bunch of questions, they left seemingly satisfied. 6 months later i received a letter from the DOJ? I think, advising me that my google account (email, phone, browser etc.) had been monitored but no longer was being monitored. The letter was a requirement of law i was told.
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So sorry Angel. He was fortunate to have such a devoted daughter like you.
My father has recently passed, but I’ll be front & center soon enough with the work I’ve put in.
Wow! For any particular Bitcoin, the distributed ledger is public so anyone can track the movement of bitcoins. The identity of the person who owns a particular Bitcoin is not part of the ledger, but presumably the FBI could subpoena online exchanges, wallets, and email services to find out.