The final episode brings Justin Bergman’s story onto pool’s biggest stage. Here the focus turns fully to the Mosconi Cup years: the pressure, the personalities, the preparation, the heartbreak, the joy, and the chaos that can only happen when elite pool collides with a made-for-TV team event. Justin talks about the differences between his various Mosconi experiences, including the early years in Blackpool and the later appearance on a winning American side in Las Vegas. He reflects on what it meant to finally be part of a U.S. team that beat Europe, and why that experience remains one of the great highlights of his career.

There are also wonderful behind-the-scenes stories throughout. Mark Wilson recalls the discipline he tried to impose on the American side, including fines for lateness, the challenge of preparing players in a city as distracting as Las Vegas, and the famous story of Justin disappearing with the walk-on girls instead of making practice on time. It is funny, revealing, and very human — a perfect example of how even a world-class event is shaped by personality as much as pressure. Justin also discusses players who seem built for that arena, the luck required in short races, and the matches that still stay with him.

The episode closes by looking forward as much as back. Justin talks about wanting another shot, about adjusting his schedule to make a realistic run at team consideration again, and about the fact that some ambitions never fully leave a player. It is an ideal ending: reflective, entertaining, and full of unfinished business.

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"Legends of the Cue" is a cue sports history podcast featuring interviews with Hall of Fame members, world champions, and influential figures from across the world of cue sports—including pocket billiards, snooker, and carom disciplines such as three-cushion billiards. We highlight the people, places, and moments that have shaped the game—celebrating iconic players, memorable events, historic venues, and the brands that helped define generations of play. With a focus on the positive spirit of the sport, our goal is to create a rich, engaging, and timeless archive of stories that fans can enjoy now and for years to come.

Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher and Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, Legends of the Cue brings these stories to life—told in the voices of the game’s greatest figures.

Join Allison, Mark and Mike Gonzalez for “Legends of the Cue.”