Episode #1917
Fedor Gorst
Books mentioned
Playing Off the Rail
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:52:25 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Professional pool player Fedor Gorst discusses his development in Russian pyramid, transition to the international circuit, coaching, tournament experiences, equipment, technique, and performance under pressure. He and Joe Rogan also examine pool’s economics, gambling culture, declining halls, regional playing styles, and how streaming events may expand the sport’s audience.
What they talked about
- Russian Pyramid vs. American pool
- Russian athletes banned from tournaments
- One pocket and nine ball explained
- Pool as a profession vs. passion
- Earl Strickland's eccentricities
- Gambling and drug use in pool
- Pool's decline and resurgence in the U.S
- Fedor Gorst's green card and future plans
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