In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, host Sue Lueder sits down with Mike Holt, a professional photographer, videographer, and avid pool player. Mike shares his fascinating journey from playing snooker in the UK to becoming an influential figure in the San Diego pool scene. They discuss Mike's transition from snooker to pool, his YouTube channel 'Mothlike TV,' which aims to bring broadcast-quality of amateur competitions to pool enthusiasts, and his innovative tournament formats designed to level the playing field. Mike also offers valuable advice on improving game play, recording techniques, and building a community through content creation. Whether you're a casual player or striving to become a pro, this episode has something for you. Tune in to learn more about Mike's passion for cue sports and his contributions to the pool community.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Mike Holt's Journey into Cue Sports
03:23 Transitioning from Snooker to Pool
05:56 Launching Mothlike Tournaments
09:33 Innovative Streaming and Tournament Formats
12:39 Expanding Tournament Participation
14:18 Tournament Structure and Streaming Plans
14:48 Incentivizing Venues and Supporting Players
16:24 Future of Live Streaming in Venues
18:49 Learning from Watching and Playing Better Players
21:12 Improving Skills through Feedback and Practice
25:41 Advice for Starting a YouTube Channel
28:16 Magic 8-Ball Predictions
Where you can find our guest:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573178579695
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mothlikeTV
Website - https://www.mothlike.com/
Mothlike 9-Ball Series Tournament - Stop #4: https://www.facebook.com/events/556533493977054/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Recommended Youtube Channels
- https://www.youtube.com/@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen
- https://www.youtube.com/@post-up
Recommended Pool Venues
College Billiards (owner = Pedro Piedrabuena)
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📧Email - luckybreakspodcast@gmail.com
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