I remember Keith winning big tournaments at RUMORS in Wichita, KS, and took all the money playing ring games (incredible player...and one mouthy SOB ... but we loved him just the same)!
Thanks to Keith, and to you Joey for bringing this to us. Great to hear a legend discuss some of his memories, and to see him light up when he recalled certain shots or games. I love to see that the passion is still there. So encouraging!
Love when Keith was animated. It was entertaining. I lost to Keith playing bar box 8 ball at Bart's in La Mirada in 1987. I took 2nd and it was the first time I ever heard of Keith and his sidewinder stroke. I enjoyed watching Keith gamble Efren in the early 90's playing 1pkt on table 6 Bellflower Hardtimes.
*TODAY 02/18/2023 THANK YOU FOR INTERVIEWING KEITH. YOU SHOULD GO ON TO FIND, INTERVIEW OTHER GREAT POOL LEGENDS. THERE STORIES SHOULD BE TOLD BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!*
Excellent conversation! I saw Keith at two tournaments in St. Louis back in 79-80 time frame. The first was at Tournament Billiards in the Lemay area, off Telegraph. I remember he beat Louie Roberts at 9 ball pretty bad. I remember him playing Fats, but I had to leave because I had to work in a few hours. I thought people were saying he was from LA, but I'm getting old. He had a backer, first big=time backer I'd ever seen. I remember Fats called him "The Kid" Mizerak beat Buddy Hall in the final. Second time was at the Electrician Union hall. Ronnie Allen was there, playing everybody at a side table. I have no idea who else was in the tournament; I just hung out watching "Fast Eddie." At some point, Keith was next to me and asked me for a light. I handed it to him and he put it in his pocket. I said "Hey, my lighter." He gave it back to me and that was that.
Loved this episode. Would have loved to hear more about his interactions with other players like Earl, Danny Medina, and other California players. Thanks Joey!
Very good episode.Great to hear Keith that you have went so long without smoking.....drinking....and drugs.Jennie was sent to you from God.Pretty cool that yall live about 6-8 miles from me.Must be a great feeling knowing that you and Earl were two of the most feared 9-ball players ever?
About 20 years ago, Kieth gave me 9-5 in one pocket down at the Hard Times in Bellflower. I felt like I had the best of that game. He still owes me $180 from that session. He is undoubtedly a living pool legend.
Thanks for all the work, Joey. I really enjoyed these. Would you consider doing a podcast on Ray Hansen who does PoolAction TV? I know he started it 13 years ago when he was 45. I would like to know what he did before that - how he maintains a family life when he’s on the road constantly - how he learned to be an auctioneer so he could run his own Calcutta auctions. How he manages the players, the money, the bar owners and the fans at his tournaments. There has to be some great stories there. Thank again
My uncle owned a pool hall in knoxville tn Called breakers in the early 2000s Iv wet Keith and the same night Shannon the cannon dalton was there to had the privilege to shoot a few games with them we closed the pool hall down and partied all night and shot pool till daylight
Joey .. I’ve watched almost all of your 1:1 interviews with players (and industry) folk and have enjoyed them all. Each one has a different aspect of the interview I find value/interesting. QUESTION: In this interview with Keith on the topic of Filler .. I don’t quite understand what he meant by how he compresses the ball? Do you know? If so, can you elaborate on what that meant please.
I think Keith would’ve been better if he just took a little longer on his shots. When he missed it tended to be because he rushed his shots. He was pretty funny in “The Color of Money” though. That scene with Tom Cruise was epic.
not sure how the cue ball introduction with red dots has ruined his game. wish he was asked to elaborate. because now there are lots red dots, which lets you see the ball spin
Joey, great podcasts. Have you ever seen Jimmy Kimmel’s mean tweets? I think you would be successful with asking each of your podcast guests certain questions (which you could get your subscribers to recommend what they would like to hear). I would like to know who would be on their Mount Rushmore? You could put together shorter montages of different players answering the same question. Just a thought?
When Keith talks about forward balance I'm assuming that would be a heavy shaft say 4oz? IDK I'm probably wrong on this. Also what is meant by compressing the ball? Is that staying on the cue ball longer?
4 ounce shaft is not considered heavy. 4-4.5 is standard for a quality maple shaft. shaft weight has nothing to do with forward balance. it is done all in the butt. a weight is put forward. simple just like if all the weight is in rear of cue, a rear weighted/balanced cue
*SAD TO SEE THESE PLAYERS OF THE GREAT GROW OLD. LIKE ALL SPORTS, SPORTS ARE A YOUNG MANS GAME. EVEN EARL STRICKLAND AS GREAT AS HE WAS, IS 61 YEARS OLD, AND SAYS HE CANT WIN TOURNAMENTS ANYMORE. WHICH WOULD THINK, YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS PLENTY AT 61, BUT YET GAME IS GONE. SAD RETIREMENT PLAN*
Can someone please explain to me what compressing the ball means. I recently just started playing tournaments and a lot of them are on these valley tables with janky cue balls. I'm looking for a highly technical, highly scientific explanation including physics and friction. Does this have to do with hitting the cue ball and object ball thicker and using some degree of throw for the ball or is this related to possibly having a slightly elevated Bridge hand and hitting with a drag draw stroke? All mad scientists pool players comments or appreciated. Thanks!
I agree with the rule changes for 9-ball. It used to be a good game. The Texas express rules killed the game that's why people play 10-ball now. They made the rule change for ESPN for TV viewers but they got it totally wrong nobody wanted to watch it.
*TOOK $8,000 DOLLARS FROM MINNESOTA FATS RIGHT BEFORE HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIED. EVEN SAYS HE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. HOW CAN YOU TAKE MONEY FROM A PERSON ON THERE DEATH BED*
Saw Keith give road players the 5 on a bar box in costs mesa when Keith was young .. He was unbeatable on a bar table .He Could make that big cue ball do what he wanted.
I knew Keith McCready since I was 15" him & I & a few other pool players can't stand these illegal shots and jump cues because when all of us grew up playing pool the cue ball cannot jump off the cloth because it would be a table scratch if you were hidden behind a ball you either kicked off the rail or you massed the shot, this is Bridgeport pistola'
Keith is no doubt one of the coolest, best pool players in the world. Nice vid!
Love the interview. Keith is great and loved him in color of money.
This is a great interview; Keith McCready still has the presence and swagger he brought to “Color of Money.”
I remember Keith winning big tournaments at RUMORS in Wichita, KS, and took all the money playing ring games (incredible player...and one mouthy SOB ... but we loved him just the same)!
Lessen learned: expose kids to a wide array of experiences, so they find an activity that works for them.
Thanks to Keith, and to you Joey for bringing this to us.
Great to hear a legend discuss some of his memories, and to see him light up when he recalled certain shots or games.
I love to see that the passion is still there. So encouraging!
Love when Keith was animated. It was entertaining. I lost to Keith playing bar box 8 ball at Bart's in La Mirada in 1987. I took 2nd and it was the first time I ever heard of Keith and his sidewinder stroke. I enjoyed watching Keith gamble Efren in the early 90's playing 1pkt on table 6 Bellflower Hardtimes.
Keith should write a book, it would be entertaining for sure, he must have a ton of cool stories!
@@NineBallPool I'll look it up, thanks.
*TODAY 02/18/2023 THANK YOU FOR INTERVIEWING KEITH. YOU SHOULD GO ON TO FIND, INTERVIEW OTHER GREAT POOL LEGENDS. THERE STORIES SHOULD BE TOLD BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!*
Keith I enjoyed listening to your story of your pool experiences.
Thanks, Joey. Always good to hear from the living legend’s.
Good to see you again..
Excellent conversation! I saw Keith at two tournaments in St. Louis back in 79-80 time frame. The first was at Tournament Billiards in the Lemay area, off Telegraph. I remember he beat Louie Roberts at 9 ball pretty bad. I remember him playing Fats, but I had to leave because I had to work in a few hours. I thought people were saying he was from LA, but I'm getting old. He had a backer, first big=time backer I'd ever seen. I remember Fats called him "The Kid" Mizerak beat Buddy Hall in the final. Second time was at the Electrician Union hall. Ronnie Allen was there, playing everybody at a side table. I have no idea who else was in the tournament; I just hung out watching "Fast Eddie." At some point, Keith was next to me and asked me for a light. I handed it to him and he put it in his pocket. I said "Hey, my lighter." He gave it back to me and that was that.
Great interview
Thank you Keith and Joey...
Much Anticipated and very appreciated!!
Keith you sir are respected individual I salute you and wish you well also your wife hope to see you in a game
I really enjoy your Podcasts. I want to say thanks for putting them together.
Loved this episode. Would have loved to hear more about his interactions with other players like Earl, Danny Medina, and other California players. Thanks Joey!
Automatica thumbs up for this legend 👍
UNCLE Kieth...... Love ya brother !!!!
You are pound for pound the " BEST " that ever did it real talk !!!!
Dress up girls, we're goin out !!!!!! 😂 😆
Very good episode.Great to hear Keith that you have went so long without smoking.....drinking....and drugs.Jennie was sent to you from God.Pretty cool that yall live about 6-8 miles from me.Must be a great feeling knowing that you and Earl were two of the most feared 9-ball players ever?
About 20 years ago, Kieth gave me 9-5 in one pocket down at the Hard Times in Bellflower. I felt like I had the best of that game. He still owes me $180 from that session. He is undoubtedly a living pool legend.
Thanks for all the work, Joey. I really enjoyed these. Would you consider doing a podcast on Ray Hansen who does PoolAction TV? I know he started it 13 years ago when he was 45. I would like to know what he did before that - how he maintains a family life when he’s on the road constantly - how he learned to be an auctioneer so he could run his own Calcutta auctions. How he manages the players, the money, the bar owners and the fans at his tournaments. There has to be some great stories there.
Thank again
I’ve asked him. I think he’s shy 😀
Really enjoy watching you shoot pool
My uncle owned a pool hall in knoxville tn Called breakers in the early 2000s Iv wet Keith and the same night Shannon the cannon dalton was there to had the privilege to shoot a few games with them we closed the pool hall down and partied all night and shot pool till daylight
Joey .. I’ve watched almost all of your 1:1 interviews with players (and industry) folk and have enjoyed them all. Each one has a different aspect of the interview I find value/interesting. QUESTION: In this interview with Keith on the topic of Filler .. I don’t quite understand what he meant by how he compresses the ball? Do you know? If so, can you elaborate on what that meant please.
I wish I could have seen him in the 70s
Hey there, really enjoyed the video! would love to get these as audio only, are you on audea?
What does the term "compressing the cueball" mean? Thanks
I think Keith would’ve been better if he just took a little longer on his shots. When he missed it tended to be because he rushed his shots. He was pretty funny in “The Color of Money” though. That scene with Tom Cruise was epic.
not sure how the cue ball introduction with red dots has ruined his game. wish he was asked to elaborate. because now there are lots red dots, which lets you see the ball spin
*PRETTY bOY fLOYD, jIMMY MATAYA IS ALSO IN THE COLOR OF MONEY. DIDNT SPEAK MUCH AT ALL, BUT HE IS THERE, RECOGNIZABLE*
Joey, great podcasts. Have you ever seen Jimmy Kimmel’s mean tweets? I think you would be successful with asking each of your podcast guests certain questions (which you could get your subscribers to recommend what they would like to hear). I would like to know who would be on their Mount Rushmore? You could put together shorter montages of different players answering the same question. Just a thought?
Did Keith play against Francisco Django Bustamante and if, with which results?
When Keith talks about forward balance I'm assuming that would be a heavy shaft say 4oz? IDK I'm probably wrong on this. Also what is meant by compressing the ball? Is that staying on the cue ball longer?
4 ounce shaft is not considered heavy. 4-4.5 is standard for a quality maple shaft. shaft weight has nothing to do with forward balance. it is done all in the butt. a weight is put forward. simple just like if all the weight is in rear of cue, a rear weighted/balanced cue
Can someone tell me if Keith is dominant left-eyed?
It's like a nightmare, isn't it...
*SAD TO SEE THESE PLAYERS OF THE GREAT GROW OLD. LIKE ALL SPORTS, SPORTS ARE A YOUNG MANS GAME. EVEN EARL STRICKLAND AS GREAT AS HE WAS, IS 61 YEARS OLD, AND SAYS HE CANT WIN TOURNAMENTS ANYMORE. WHICH WOULD THINK, YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS PLENTY AT 61, BUT YET GAME IS GONE. SAD RETIREMENT PLAN*
Happy Easter ;-)
Can someone please explain to me what compressing the ball means. I recently just started playing tournaments and a lot of them are on these valley tables with janky cue balls. I'm looking for a highly technical, highly scientific explanation including physics and friction. Does this have to do with hitting the cue ball and object ball thicker and using some degree of throw for the ball or is this related to possibly having a slightly elevated Bridge hand and hitting with a drag draw stroke? All mad scientists pool players comments or appreciated. Thanks!
All I can think of is following through.
i been playing 50 years im lost never heard of it
Is anyone gonna call him "Grady Seasons"? Or am I the only one who’s seen /the color of money/?
If it wasn't for drunks we would still have scoop jumps... I believe...
I agree with the rule changes for 9-ball. It used to be a good game. The Texas express rules killed the game that's why people play 10-ball now. They made the rule change for ESPN for TV viewers but they got it totally wrong nobody wanted to watch it.
Back Pocket 9, Greatest form of 9 ball
@@PostUp_Timewhat that mean?
maybe the greatest shot-maker in pool history....NOT cue control.....
maybe not.
*_OMG..HOW CAN YOU TALK ABOUT COLOR OF MONEY, AND NOT ASK KEITH TO SAY THE FAMOUS ""NIGHTMARE"" CATCH PHRASE!!_*
i heard he died
*TOOK $8,000 DOLLARS FROM MINNESOTA FATS RIGHT BEFORE HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIED. EVEN SAYS HE WAS IN BAD SHAPE. HOW CAN YOU TAKE MONEY FROM A PERSON ON THERE DEATH BED*
that's the BEST time to take their money. you can't spend it when you're dead. they can't take it with them. bitch.
Fats loved the action win or lose
Saw Keith give road players the 5 on a bar box in costs mesa when Keith was young .. He was unbeatable on a bar table .He Could make that big cue ball do what he wanted.
I knew Keith McCready since I was 15" him & I & a few other pool players can't stand these illegal shots and jump cues because when all of us grew up playing pool the cue ball cannot jump off the cloth because it would be a table scratch if you were hidden behind a ball you either kicked off the rail or you massed the shot, this is Bridgeport pistola'