HeyJaredLucky Breaks Podcast
Every rack has a story! Passionate amateur pool players Sue, Erin, Beth, and Michelle explore pool stories with coaches, captains, teammates, and opponents to learn about the challenges of the game and how to build incredible mental toughness.
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From Zambia Street Market to the World with Chileshe Mubanga (opens the original)
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Chileshe Mubanga on Mentorship, Discipline & Growing Pool in Zambia | Lucky Breaks PodcastThis week on the Lucky Breaks podcast, professional Zambian pool player Chileshe Mubanga shares how she began playing at 15 in Kabwata market, was discovered by Cheelo Himanje, joined Wingo’s Pool Club, and shocked everyone by beating national player Milton Mwila in her first league match, later winning a national title after 15 years. She discusses mentors like Patrick Banda, Nkole Matanga, and others, emp
Straight Shooting: Building a Sober Billiards Community with Kristyn Sweeney (opens the original)
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On the Lucky Breaks podcast, Sue interviews Kristyn Sweeney, a pool player of 20+ years and creator of The Sober Pool Player Facebook community. Kristyn shares that a turning point came after her stepson died from cancer and she is now 20 months sober. She explains that being around drinkers was easier than expected, while vacations and bar environments were harder, leading her to shift from dive bars to pool halls. Kristyn discusses nerves and confidence without alcohol, suggesting breathing, m
The Coach’s Lens: Diagnosing Your Stroke and Trusting the Process with Chris Reinhold (opens the original)
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Unlocking the Draw Shot: Chris Reinhold on Mechanics, Cue Ball Control, and CoachingMichelle from the Lucky Breaks podcast hosts an episode featuring returning guest pro pool player and coach Chris Reinhold at On Cue Billiards in San Diego, focusing on coaching insights into draw-shot mechanics and cue ball control. They recap his background and discuss his coaching approach, emphasizing individualized adjustments, starting with a straight-in stop shot to assess fundamentals, and using video to
The Viral Creator Behind Pool’s Funniest Memes | Jim Muschetti (opens the original)
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Pool Memes, APA Drama & Viral Shorts: Jim Muschetti (Pool For Fun) on Lucky BreaksOn this episode of the Lucky Breaks podcast, the hosts interview Napa Valley pool content creator Jim Muschetti (Pool For Fun) about how he got into pool, his return to the game in 2015, joining the APA last year, and how a single filmed kick shot sparked four years of videos and memes across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Shorts. Jim explains that his ideas come from bar pool culture, team dynamics, APA
Raising the Cue: Insights from a lifetime of pool | Emilyn and Eleanor Callado (opens the original)
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Growing Up in the NorCal Pool Scene: Emilyn & Eleanor Callado on Junior Pool, Women’s Tour, and Building Community On the Lucky Breaks podcast, Emilyn and Eleanor Callado share how they started playing pool at age eight through their father, early kid tournaments at Town & Country, and inspiration from the Philippines where pool is huge. They discuss why junior pool matters, how to spot young players who take the game seriously, and the character-building lessons of composure, resilience, and sp
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