Inside New Zealand Pool

We catch up with the 6x WEPF - World Eightball Pool Federation Champion, Mick "The Machine" Hill as he continues his tour of New Zealand. We discuss his coaching clinics, how coaching in Eight Ball has evolved since Mick first started playing, Mick's thoughts on the New Zealand team after his close 11-10 victory, his reasons for taking a break from the professional game as well as his upcoming challenge match against Tom Cousins.

Bret De Faria joins Alex and Simon to discuss all the latest NZ cue sports developments including the CNZ Island events, Shark Racks, the World Cup of Pool and a round-up of the Pockets results.

Matt Edwards joins Alex & Simon to discuss all the latest developments on the 9 foot table plus rounding up Superleague and CNZ.

Three time CNZ Junior National Champion, Shayden Mckenzie, joins Alex and Simon to discuss all the latest New Zealand cue sports developments.

Adam Lilley joins Alex & Simon to discuss Adam's win on the Pockets Pro Series, Simon's experience at the Levin Easter Classic plus much more.

Craig Steinmetz joins Alex and Simon to preview the upcoming Levin Easter Classic, CNZ Junior Nationals plus the Pockets Satellite events.

Alex & Simon discuss all the latest in NZ cue sports including various feuds involving Simon Singleton v Rusty Wheeler, Matchroom/Pockets v WPA/NZPA, and Marco Teutscher v Corey Duel!

Alex and Simon discuss all of the latest developments in the world of reds and yellows, CNZ, and the 9 foot table

In this episode Alex Stones is joined by Craig Steinmetz to discuss Craig's upcoming new tournament, which will see 16 of New Zealand's top players battling it out, and the challenges of playing pool under Covid. Craig also reminisces about his 2011 National Singles Title, his Pairs partnership with Wayne Tibbetts, as well as his dislike of slow play.

This week, Alex Stones speaks with the most successful Ladies Clubs New Zealand player of all time, Aileen Barnes, the winner of 24 CNZ titles including 4 National Singles titles. During the podcast Aileen discusses: - her rivalry with Lorraine Field - how she won her first National Singles without even qualifying - arguments and legal issues with CNZ - and beating former World Snooker Championship finalist Eddie Charlton.

This week Alex Stones catches up with the newest addition to the The Great Southern Knockout II; "The Gentleman" aka Neil Whalley. We explore Neil's cue sports background including: - competing on the UK snooker circuit alongside the likes of Peter Ebdon and John Parrott - coaching New Zealand's next generation of players - preparation for the Great Southern Knockout and who he wants to beat in the final.

This week Alex Stones speak with Bret De Faria: a winner of two Clubs New Zealand titles and one of the most knowledgeable people of the current game. In a wide ranging conversation they discuss; - the secret to his Pairs success with his brother Tom De Faria - who is the greatest ever player to have emerged from Taranaki - why Pairs tournaments should revert to Scotch - the greatest match Bret has ever witnessed - the manner in which the cancellation of the CNZ Nationals was communicated - who is the greatest player to have not won the CNZ Nationals - a review of the recent Levin Labour Weekend tournament and the NZPA 8 Ball Nationals.

Alex Stones speaks with KD Singh, the recent winner of the NZ Open Snooker Championship. During the conversation they discuss: - a run-through of the NZ Open - KD's early years playing in India - his thoughts on the NZ snooker scene - how to improve your game.

To celebrate the podcast's two year anniversary, Alex Stones & Mike Hayes are joined by our first ever guest on the show, Simon Singleton. During the episode we discuss: - recent tournament results including the New Plymouth Singles - Simon's experience at the World Cup of Pool and the influence of Matt Edwards - proposed changes by the WEPF to the 2 shot rules - some players we would like to see at next years Great Southern Knockout - changes we would like to see made to the CNZ Nationals - if Simon can ever overtake Phyl Wilkinson's CNZ titles record.

Alex Stones and Miguél Hayéz catch up with Theo Mullan, the brains behind the rise of online pool tournaments in New Zealand, to discuss; - the journey from humble beginnings to the recent POT THE LOT PREMIER LEAGUE - dealing with handicap and rule controversies - future plans and if we will still be playing online in 6 months time - Theo's coaching from snooker legend Harry Haenga - Mike's tip of the month.

As the lockdown eases off, Alex Stones and Mike Hayes are joined by Scott Kotoul to discuss; - a preview of the (hopefully) upcoming Chch Interclub season - the ingredients required for a successful pool team - how clubs can financially survive - the latest CNZ rankings - the rise of online tournaments - Mike's tip of the month

In part two we count down the top 10 all-time CNZ 8 Ball players. Alex Stones & Graeme Watson discuss the achievements of legends such as Phyl Wilkinson & Des Blair, whilst Mike Hayes declares his brotherly love for Brent Wells.

After compiling results from the CNZ Open tournaments from the 1970s through to the present day, we countdown the top 20 NZ 8 Ball players of all time! In the first of a two-part special, Alex Stones, Mike Hays & Graeme Watson discuss positions 20th to 10th. Along the way they discuss legends of the game including Marlo Chanfoon, Bruce Wilkinson as well as the late Stan Maffey.

With New Zealand in lockdown, Alex Stones & Mike Hayes discuss all of the latest news & developments in the pool community including; - the decision by Clubs New Zealand to suspend tournaments - how to stay sharp pool-wise during the lockdown (as borrowed from the Cue It Up Billiards Podcast by Neight Mindham) and remain positive like Richy Whitty. - a review of the Great Southern Knockout Invitational including the rise of Des Wilcox and why Simon Singleton is so hard to beat in long races - a review of the recent BCA results - Mike's "Tip of the month".

With only one week to go until the Great Southern Knock-Out Invitational, Alex Stones catches up with Ceri Worts & Matt McInness to discuss their pool backgrounds as well as their preparation for the event. WARNING: this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive.