Nick Varner Interview Released

[Gonzo09]

It's "Cuesday" which means it's "Legends of the Cue" day so today we bring you more episodes of our podcast. We are pleased to present Nick Varner - Part 1

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-of-the-cue/id1820520463?i=1000722601115

 

[BasementDweller]

This is a really good listen.

 

[skogstokig]

will for sure listen to this

 

[Matt_24]

I listened to part 1, and halfway through part 2. Fantastic interview. Nick just gets going and you don't have to ask much.

 

[T411]

Good listen. Two takeaways that may be surprising to some - Nick Varner the greatest all around tournament player in American history yet tournament money was so meager that his exhibitions were what paid the bills. - Recalling his mentor Hubert “Daddy Warbucks” Cokes telling him “Yeah, it shows, if you don't bet your own, it shows a weakness in your character” - Meaning if you don’t gamble with your own money, you don’t fully believe in yourself.

I really liked his comment on Jimmy Fusco and what a classy person he was. You can feel Nick’s sincere warmth and humbleness come through in this interview. He’s almost embarrassed when others speak of his accomplishments. His respect for others of great character says a lot about Nick himself.

 

[Matt_24]

Good listen. Two takeaways that may be surprising to some - Nick Varner the greatest all around tournament player in American history yet tournament money was so meager that his exhibitions were what paid the bills. - Recalling his mentor Hubert “Daddy Warbucks” Cokes telling him “Yeah, it shows, if you don't bet your own, it shows a weakness in your character” - Meaning if you don’t gamble with your own money, you don’t fully believe in yourself.

I really liked his comment on Jimmy Fusco and what a classy person he was. You can feel Nick’s sincere warmth and humbleness come through in this interview. He’s almost embarrassed when others speak of his accomplishments. His respect for others of great character says a lot about Nick himself.

I love how open Nick is. I can't wait for the other parts to drop. I really enjoyed hearing about how before he won his first World Championship in 1980, he stood, talking to himself in the bathroom before his final with Sigel, stating "I am going to win...I am going to win." Nick is awesome.

 

[Highmiles]

First of all, thank you for starting this podcast.
Nick was my hero when I started getting serious about pool. He was great but remained humble, and had great character. Easy to choose him. I love the opportunity to get to know more about the personality of the greats, and and how they got to where they rose in pool.

 

[Gonzo09]

First of all, thank you for starting this podcast.
Nick was my hero when I started getting serious about pool. He was great but remained humble, and had great character. Easy to choose him. I love the opportunity to get to know more about the personality of the greats, and and how they got to where they rose in pool.

Thanks for listening! I think you will also enjoy the rest of Nick’s story and other guests to come.

 

[fjk]

Nick had a confidence aura that once he got in line, you were screwed and had no chance. Even when he was way down in the score, he still looked like he was going win!

 

[skogstokig]

listened to the first part. knew i was gonna like it since i've always enjoyed his commentary. good stuff.

 

[Gonzo09]

listened to the first part. knew i was gonna like it since i've always enjoyed his commentary. good stuff.

You’ll also likes parts 3 & 4!

 

[Matt_24]

You’ll also likes parts 3 & 4!

Do 3 & 4 drop next Cuesday?

 

[Gonzo09]

Do 3 & 4 drop next Cuesday?

Yes!