Chalk is Cheap

Nick Olson
  • 4.7 (19)
  • SPORTS

Chalk Is Cheap is a pool podcast that was created by Nick Olson. The show was inspired by old pool hall legends in the Twin Ports Area. Chalk Is Cheap looks to promote the game of pool not only in the Twin Ports area but across the nation. The show features multiple series of episodes that have guests across the pool industry

  1. 04/11/2021

    TPS EP 2: Admit Your Mistakes

    On Episode Two of the Twin Ports Series, Nick tells listeners about his battle with Salmonella and his return to the show. Nick makes his statement regarding Ryan Klinger and Isolation Pool Tournaments including his opinion on the situation and making it clear that our show is no longer affiliated with Isolation. On the Around The Twin Ports segment Nick talks about the local players who placed at the WSPA Wisconsin State Pool Tournament, the Superior Trailblazers All-League Match, and the Duluth MPA Pool League. He also speaks about Top Hat Tavern’s 525 & Under Tournament. To finish the show, Nick calls out Gene Albright on his blaming of others for his failure to report to his match at Top Hat Tavern’s Pot ‘O Gold Event.

    51 min
  2. Pro Ep 2: Kelly Fisher

    03/17/2021

    Pro Ep 2: Kelly Fisher

    On episode two of our Pro Series, we are joined by World Champion “Kwikfire” Kelly Fisher. Nick and Kelly chat about her career and her start playing pool at her parents pub in England. She talks about the connections between kung fu and pool and how the discipline of martial arts can translate to the game. They also discuss the mental aspects of the game along with what it was like for Kelly to come to America with only $700 to her name. Kelly also answers some listener asked questions to finish off the conversation. All Pro Series Episodes are presented by Salotto App

    1h 18m
  3. Pro Ep 1: Rodney "Rocket" Morris

    03/10/2021

    Pro Ep 1: Rodney "Rocket" Morris

    On the first ever Pro Series Episode, Nick is joined by Rodney "Rocket" Morris. Nick and Rodney talk about The Social Pool Network, including how you can get started on the app. They talk about Saratoga the game that Rodney invented and how you can get his patented "Rocket Balls." They talk about the difference of playing in big gambling matches and big tournament matches and Rodney drops some breaking news about a new pool hall that he and Johnny Archer will be opening in Cartersville, Georgia. The Pro Series is Presented by Salotto App

    1h 18m

  4. 02/28/2021

    S2 EP 3: Neight Mindham

    On the third episode of season two, Nick is joined by Cue It Up Podcast host Neight Mindham. Nick and Neight talk about many of the projects that Neight is currently involved with including the VG10 and VG9 Virtual Events, Cut It Up Network, Supr Charged and the National Billiards League. Before Neight joins the show Nick talks about Jeanette Lee and how folks can donate to her family's go fund me page. He also talks about some of the funny things you come across in the world of billiards social media. To donate to Jeanette's go fund me go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeanette-lee-legacy-fund

    1h 14m
  5. DC EP 7: Calvin Post of CJP Billiards

    02/20/2021

    DC EP 7: Calvin Post of CJP Billiards

    The seventh edition of Diamond Cutters is the very first Chalk Is Cheap Episode as a part of the newly formed Cue It Up Network. On this episode, Nick is joined by CJP Billiards Owner/Operator Calvin Post. Nick and Calvin discuss Calvin’s interest in the game of pool and how his grandfather showed him the game at an early age. They also discuss how Calvin’s 3D printing hobby has become a booming billiard accessory business in a market that has lacked creativity for quite some time. Nick brings up young pool sensation Sam “Ryno” Henderson and the two discuss the differences of learning the game now vs. 20 years ago.

    1h 10m

  6. 02/07/2021

    S2 EP 2: Thorpe, Saez & Slow Play

    On Episode 2 of Season 2, Nick discusses slow play in tournaments using a match between Michael Perron, Jr. and Gene Albright as an example. Nick talks about not allowing slow play or other sharking techniques to effect your psyche during matches. Then Nick talks about the incident between Billy Thorpe, Jr. and Robb Saez. Nick shares his thoughts on the incident and suggests solutions and ideas on how the sport of pool can learn and adapt from this moving forward. Nick also speaks on what pool might need to cross over into the mainstream and get pool back on national television.

    34 min

  7. 01/21/2021

    TPS EP 1: Brian Baker

    On the first ever episode of the Twin Ports Series we are joined by long-time local Tournament favorite, 2020 Richie Rich Open Champion and 2015 Eveleth 8-Ball Shootout Champion Brian Baker. Nick and Brian chat about the mental side of the game including what NOT to do when you miss a shot during competition. They also chat about Brian’s dad and his influence on his game, his big tournament wins and what he has done to improve over the years. Before the interview, Nick takes you Around The Twin Ports and gives you the results of the recent Big Guns Tournament at Top Hat Tavern. Nick also gives an update about pool community member Jim Dalton.

    1h 17m
  8. DC EP 6: Sam "Ryno" Henderson

    12/23/2020

    DC EP 6: Sam "Ryno" Henderson

    On the sixth edition of Diamond Cutters, Nick is joined by Junior Pool Sensation and McDermott Pool Ambassador Sam "Ryno" Henderson. Sam and Nick talk about what it is like to compete against adults, how he got started playing pool, who his influences are and what his goals are for the near future. Sam is on track to becoming one of the next big players in the pool scene in the next few years. You can find Sam's Apparel line by visiting fastnloosedesigns.com

    43 min
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About

Chalk Is Cheap is a pool podcast that was created by Nick Olson. The show was inspired by old pool hall legends in the Twin Ports Area. Chalk Is Cheap looks to promote the game of pool not only in the Twin Ports area but across the nation. The show features multiple series of episodes that have guests across the pool industry

Information

  • Creator
    Nick Olson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Olson
  • Show Website
    Chalk is Cheap