Episode 24 - Fedor Gorst

[@charlesharsha5973]

This is great. I like how Fedor talks about practice and preparation for a tournament

[@fishingwithbeaker4893]

This channel is really dope keep up the awesome work we appreciate it 🎱

[@DogginIt]

Thank you. Maybe a fishing channel next :). You’re in the drawing.

[@KungPoolHustle]

I really liked the Chris Robinson and Fedor interviews. They are both such phenomenally young and talented players and I’m especially impressed with how accomplished they’ve both become through pure hard work. These two guys are definitely good role models for the younger generations of players, especially, Chris, who’s giving back to junior players with his time and encouragement. Fedor’s approach to his craft has really insightful... something you need to ask more in future interviews. As a side note.... I really enjoyed your matches so please post more of those. Thank you.

[@DogginIt]

Thank you! I'm a huge fan of both of those guys now for sure! You're in the drawing for a signed cue ball or picture!

[@mikefields5208]

I often here time and time again about how much hard work and practice somebody puts into their game Fedor for example said he worked on jello shots 2 to 3 hours a day for the whole summer makes a lot of sense. I remember when I would work with the break rack and it took me at least a month of using it at least two hours a day every single day at first the cue ball would bounce all over the place but after several weeks of sticking with it I was finally able to squat the cue ball in the center of the table more often than ever before. I remember during the time of learning that how much I wanted to give up but another side of me said... just keep on working at it and working at it and working at it and after about three months I really started to realize how much more power and accuracy my break developed from all the time spent on that single component. Even though I still scratch on the break when hitting a real rack of balls I still feel as if I developed an upgrade in my break. So yeah hard work pays off but it only pays off if you are never satisfied on becoming better. Improvement should encourage more hard work for better Improvement.

[@DogginIt]

Great comment. Thanks for watching. You’re in the drawing.

[@connorshaw216]

I'm very new to playing serious pool as well as watching the pros. I really appreciate your interview style trying to dig up knowledge for people like myself. Super happy to have found your channel. Cheers!

[@davidhunt3289]

Fun interview with Fedor. Always fun seeing the latest people you have on, and "seeing their pool life, from their perspective"

[@DogginIt]

Thanks David!

[@waheedabdul7688]

The way the host really asked into training questions even when Fedor was thinking he was talking too much, gives so much value to this interview. Keep up the good work.

[@jerrygardner1004]

Nice job Joey, always nice to listen to your podcasts on my way home from work, which is perfect because I drive a little over an hour , makes my ride home enjoyable ! Keep em' coming!

[@DogginIt]

Awesome Jerry. Thanks! Should be doing the drawing today!

[@mikefields5208]

I talked to a lot of friends and they all enjoy your podcast with the pros.. there was one thing we all agreed on.. is that we all would love to see Jeanette Lee the Black Widow in one of your interviews. She has more knowledge about the game then most of the current pros combined and her perspective would be nothing less than legendary

[@DogginIt]

I agree. I’ll see what I can do!

[@mikefields5208]

@@DogginIt that sounds excellent I'm sure it will be a Smash Hit just like all the rest of them so far all your interviews are fantastic I get something out of all of them that's why I shared them all over the place

[@Kutt1989]

I have really enjoyed your podcast. Can’t wait for you to come up to South Dakota and watch some action. Another great one keep it up man.

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Arron. Stay tuned. I'm going to try to do the drawing today for the Fedor signed cue ball and picture.

[@RyanFedora]

Besides having a bad ass first name. Fedor is a class act for the game and I hope our next generation players follow in his foot steps. Keep up this awesome podcast

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Ryan! You’re in the drawing.

[@alexs470]

Wow I really needed this, my hand will shake on some shots and I keep trying different things to calm down. But to hear a pro does this really helps me move on, wow thanks,thanks alot.

[@DogginIt]

That surprised me too. We get the feeling that they don’t get nervous, but in reality they do, they just have better fundamentals and countless hours of practice to help them overcome it. Thanks for watching. You’re entered into the drawing for the signed cue ball or picture.

[@LuuNguyen241]

It’s 6am in Houston and I’m really enjoying this podcast. I learned a lot about the importance of practice schedule and work ethics from Fedor. He is really funny on facebook comment as well. Wish you speedy recovery from Covid, Ryan

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Luu. Feeling pretty good. You’re in the drawing.

[@Isolationist70]

Being able to visualize is important. I have a hard time playing without a measle ball. The little red dots help me visualize where the ball goes.

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Ivan for the comment. I've put you in the drawing.

[@gregaclark2]

Liked and commenting, already subbed a few weeks ago. This channel was a god-send for a few hours during a long road trip recently!

[@robertreese2600]

He is smart, thaughtful and honest........... Refreshing.

[@DogginIt]

Totally agree. Thanks for watching. You're in the drawing.

[@robertreese2600]

@@DogginIt If by some miracle I win, I am not on FaceBook.

[@DogginIt]

@@robertreese2600 I’ll post the winners right here and you should see a notification. Good luck

[@marthalazaro3986]

Such a great shooter. It was awesome meeting Fedor. Get better soon!

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Martha. I was really impressed with him. I've entered you in the drawing.

[@zachmccraw8381]

Another great episode man! Keep up what you do I look forward to every video you put out! 👍🏼

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Zach. You’re in the drawing.

[@shaynemiller522]

Great podcast I am now a Fedor fan! Awesome work!

[@DogginIt]

Me too. Thank you. You’re in the drawing.

[@astvaldurheidarsson]

Fedor is one of my favorite players, because of his talent and composure

[@DogginIt]

Thank you. In the drawing.

[@DK-yy8rl]

Great content as always Joey! Keep up the good work man.

[@DogginIt]

Thanks D K. You're in the drawing. Good luck!

[@tonyde9ball]

This is great. Thanks Fedor. I hope the covid goes quickly for you joey.

[@DogginIt]

Thank you Tony. So far so good. I appreciate you and you're in the drawing.

[@ronniegraham895]

Joey , one of your standard questions to the players is : who else would make a good interview ? Actually while I don't know who might emcee the podcast I think YOU would make a good interview. Not necessarily the caliber of player some of your guest are but certainly you seem to have been deep into the game for many years and seem to know just about all the pros and A players alike. Sorry bout the covid man. Take care.

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Ronnie. Being the subject of the interview makes me nervous :). I'm doing pretty well over here but I appreciate your comment. I'll enter you in the drawing.

[@medallion39]

Hey Joey! Any more player interviews coming up? I really enjoy these

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you Fedor, On and on.

[@DogginIt]

I can always count on you to watch and comment Guy. Thank you. You’re in the drawing.

[@BangTimePool]

Great interview!! keep doing your thing brother!~!

[@DogginIt]

Thank you. You’re in the drawing.

[@mattcordry]

Fedor is one of my new favorite players!!

[@jerrywyatt8200]

Great interview with Fedor. Get better soon. Unfortunately this video is riddled with advertising. It's something changed with KZbin?

[@DogginIt]

I’ll take a look at that. I might have accidentally accepted the KZbin defaults on that. Thanks for watching. You’re in the drawing.

[@DogginIt]

Signed cue ball goes to Mario Garcia! Video: fb.watch/39G8XGpAuJ/

[@yes2crypto]

Great interview!

[@davidlittle9786]

Another great interview Joey! Get well soon brutha

[@DogginIt]

Thank you. Doing better already. You’re in the drawing.

[@michaelgrayrn4579]

SWEET can't wait to hear this....

[@DogginIt]

Thanks for commenting. You’re in the drawing for the cue ball/picture.

[@butadreamwithinadream]

Awesome content!!!!!

[@TannerPruess]

Great episode!

[@DogginIt]

Thank you sir.

[@DogginIt]

In the drawing.

[@fisherdaniel15]

Awesome video

[@DogginIt]

Thank you for watching. I put your name in the drawing!

[@MarioGarcia-uw3jh]

Fedor the Machine!

[@DogginIt]

Thanks for the comment Mario. You're in the drawing.

[@DogginIt]

Mario! You won the signed cue ball. Can you email me asap at [e-mail]

[@tomb1105]

Great interview! Get well man!

[@DogginIt]

Thank you. Feeling better. You’re in the drawing.

[@tomb1105]

@@DogginIt Watching Fedor in match against De Luna. Fedor is a monster player. Day 3 and he is up 16 games. He should do well today to finish up race to 100.

[@DogginIt]

@@tomb1105 Yes, it's ridiculous how one-sided that match turned out to be. Fedor is truly a beast.

[@DogginIt]

Signed picture goes to Bill Bong's Billiards! Here's the proof: fb.watch/39FvYorzY5/

[@MagicMikeBilliards]

I would love to be entered into this drawing for the Cue ball and picture please!!!

[@DogginIt]

You're in. I'm going to try to do it today!

[@liamaleksoff9191]

i would be so excited about a fedor cue ball

[@Bahamaspete]

Great interview as always. Fedor had me as a fan forever when I watched him battle DD Diamond in an action match at the Derby. Peter Bong

[@DogginIt]

Awesome. Thank you for the comment. You're entered in the drawing!

[@DogginIt]

Congrats, you won the signed Fedor picture. Can you email me at [e-mail] as soon as possible.

[@Bahamaspete]

@@DogginIt Hi Joey, I just emailed you.

[@DogginIt]

@@Bahamaspete I didn’t get it. [e-mail]

[@Bahamaspete]

Can't seem to connect with you email address.

[@TimZ007]

I seriously saw that Video of Scott T and though that was a joke. no way anyone should be allowed to waste that much time in a tourney .LOL. it like a shark master extreme.

[@guymanges3628]

? Joey how are you getting through this COVID-19, Are you healthy enough to get through this . I pray for and hope you talk to our Lord ....

[@DogginIt]

Thanks Guy! I appreciate the prayers always. I was pretty healthy going in and I've been pounding the vitamin C, D, and Zinc along with a few other things. It seems to be helping.

[@mikefields5208]

@@DogginIt really glad to hear that because we can't lose people like you in the pool scene there's not enough of you.

[@Bahamaspete]

Wanna bring outsiders to the sport? You gatta think color of money like motion pictures. A pool love story about some guy or gal that met their soulmate in the pool world. Pool players would have to have characters that would be appealing to the outsiders. Get pop culture and motion pictures involved and a great part of the battle is over. We gatta make ourselves popular/important and the world will follow. Or get some charitable events going on that benefits more than just pool players. We gatta give to get.

[@DogginIt]

Love the ideas. I'd love to see a "Hoop Dreams" style documentary about pool. I think that would really help. Thanks for the comments.

[@DanielShi23]

Fedor man... He just puts us all to shame. Not even old enough to drink in the US and he's already a world champ... As far as bring pool to more people, I can count the number of times I played pool on two hands. I've only ever watched Matchroom events and they have promoting so-called smaller sports down to a science. If you look at how Barry Hearn has transformed darts through the PDC over the past 25 years, it is something quite remarkable. Imo though it's going to take someone else, just because Barry is such a busy man he can only do a few 9-ball events a year(plus on top of the fact, as far as I know, he has no control over the governing body of pool-like he does in darts) that it's hard to grow the game if there aren't tournaments every few weeks and consistent storylines to follow. Over time I think pool does have the same potential though, I'm not sure how purists feel about making every weekend a Mosconi Cup vibe, that's more of a spectacle and a show rather than just the pool itself, but certainly, I think that's the fastest way to expand the game. I came out of this year's Mosconi a huge fan of Fedor's and just now have discovered your podcast(I'll probably go on an unhealthy binge-watching all your episodes deep into the night. Keep up the great work. PS-Sorry for the Long tangent, and stay safe man

[@DogginIt]

Great comment Daniel. You’re in the drawing.