TAR Podcast tonight with Ronnie Alcano and Jayson Shaw. 9PM EST. Questions for them?
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I saw that TV interview where Ronnie said he pulled his teeth out so he could look like Efren. I would like to know if would do that again. I would also like to know if it is embarrassing for him that people know that he did that. It just does not seem to be the brightest thing a person could do.
Ronnie switches cues so much. I'm curious to know what he looks for in his cues (tip, not using a 314 anymore, etc) and if its simply a matter of superstition.
Love the format you've started to do with the podcasts and I'm really looking forward to this one, not to mention the match as well!
Thanks so much Justin and TAR crew!
Love the format you've started to do with the podcasts and I'm really looking forward to this one, not to mention the match as well!
Thanks so much Justin and TAR crew!
Just some advice: Don't ask personal questions. These are professionals, treat them as such.
We'd like to see these players back on TAR and elsewhere (like AZB), but who could blame them if they refused to go through "that" again?
There were some pretty embarrassing moments in the SVB/Dechaine interview. "Gee Mike, why is your head so big?" That was immature back in Mrs. Johnson's fourth grade class.
Unless of course, you want to be the National Inquirer of pool.
We'd like to see these players back on TAR and elsewhere (like AZB), but who could blame them if they refused to go through "that" again?
There were some pretty embarrassing moments in the SVB/Dechaine interview. "Gee Mike, why is your head so big?" That was immature back in Mrs. Johnson's fourth grade class.
Unless of course, you want to be the National Inquirer of pool.
I was wondering the same thing. This according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer:
Alcano started his billiards career playing rotation in Calamba, Laguna. And like his hero Reyes, he is soft-spoken and humble. Alcano?s remarks were always measured and he avoided personal attacks. And like the toothless Reyes, Alcano had all his teeth pulled so that he would look like his idol.
I know this question comes up alot, but if you at all possible you can ask them about their equipment, both players, such as, cue made? tip they prefer to use and why? weight of the cue? and to alcano what exactly is the orange part of the cue at the top of the forearm of his cue just below where you screw up the shaft.
I think personal questions are fine, not all personal questions are insulting.
"What do you like to do when you're not at the pool hall?" is a whole different planet from
"LOL why is your head so stupid?"
I wish this question got asked automatically on every podcast, it's probably the most
"useful" question I think... that and maybe some version of the "lightbulb" question
posted the other day in the forum. Something like "what was a realization that made you
feel like you just figured out something important that brought up your game?
Could be about spin, stance, mental game, whatever"
Nothing personal, but to me equipment questions are kind of boring and not useful,
I wish players would stop focusing on equipment. You can borrow ronnie's exact cue
for ten years and still never shoot like him (well, maybe you will, but it won't be
because of the stick).
If you find out one likes a 13 mm hard tip and the other likes an 11 mm soft
tip, what useful information did you gain that could improve your game?
Or even help you choose what tip to buy?
Let's skip these questions in favor of something interesting and useful.
You can just search the forum to find out what 100 different pros use.
Do you abstain from sex before a big match like a fighter would?
For Daz: would you make more money if you lived in the UK and focused on Snooker?
He compared pool, snooker, and English 8ball in the previous podcast (which was great). But he did not explicitly mention why he does not go for the bigger Snooker payouts.
- Jeff in Frisco
He compared pool, snooker, and English 8ball in the previous podcast (which was great). But he did not explicitly mention why he does not go for the bigger Snooker payouts.
- Jeff in Frisco
Jayson has played quite a bit on the Diamond 10 footer. Matches include Ronnie, Busti and Archer is scheduled in April. What is his opinion of the 10 footer for pro competition?
Would he like to see more events played on it? Is he doing the "Bigfoot" at Tunica?
Would he like to see more events played on it? Is he doing the "Bigfoot" at Tunica?
Well, guys, you really knocked this one out of the park. Best TAR podcast to date IMHO! The addition of Daz was awesome. Just loved his insight, and the drills he and Ronnie shared.
Can't wait until tomorrow to see these two GENTLEMEN play each other. First time I'll pay for all three days ahead of time.
Can't wait until tomorrow to see these two GENTLEMEN play each other. First time I'll pay for all three days ahead of time.
Ronnie was hilarious. It was one of the best podcasts we have done. The 64 gig 1080i file is converting to a web friendly format now. It should be up early tomorrow morning.