Inside the WDF

Interview with UKDA CEO Colin Savage

In this exclusive interview, Andrew chats with UK Darts Association CEO Colin Savage. The pair discuss the battle over the last three months that saw the UKDA take control of the county system from the BDO and the UKDA's plans for the future, including future league breakdowns, sponsorship opportunities, potential board deals, a Rugby League style 'Magic Weekend', and their relationship with Steve Brown's MAD. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #19 - Martin Adams

In Episode 19 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with the three-time BDO World Champion Martin Adams. The pair discuss his early years in the sport, making his Lakeside debut in 1994, leading an unprecedented clean sweep with England at the World Cup in 1995 and Europe Cup in 1996, reaching his first Lakeside final in 2005, winning the title in 2007 and that dramatic final with Phill Nixon, his second and third titles in 2010 and 2011, his historic back-to-back-to-back triumphs at the World Masters, overcoming his divorce to reach the 2015 BDO World Championship final, why he turned down the Grand Slam invitation in 2007, what changed for him accept in 2016, his work as a Prostate Cancer UK ambassador, darts in recent years, the decline of the BDO and his hopes for the future. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #18 - Glen Durrant

In Episode 18 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with three-time BDO World Champion Glen Durrant. They discuss how Glen got started in the sport in 1985, not throwing between 1989 and 1999, setting up Teesside Ranking Events, starting on the BDO tour, winning two World Masters titles, the heartbreaking defeats to Martin Adams and Scott Waites at Lakeside, overcoming Paul Hogan and winning his first world title in 2017, retaining his title in 2018 and equalling Eric Bristow's record in 2019, that Q School journey, his first year in the PDC, topping the Premier League table, his hopes and aims in the PDC and his revised plans for retirement. 

Inside the WDF Episode #20 - Buddy Bartoletta, Matt Stoner, John Scott

Andrew is back with another monthly episode of the podcast. He talks the move of all the counties in England and Wales over to the UKDA, the end of the BDO, and the future for the WDF before being joined by three great guests. First off it'sWDF Vice-President Buddy Bartoletta to discuss his background in the sport, the WDF's future plans and the WDF Virtual Cup. ADO Vice-President and Dart Connect ambassador Matt Stoner then joins the show to discuss the specifics of the Virtual Cup and when ADO events may resume, before finally Andrew speaks to 'Gnasher' John Scott, to discuss what it's been like with no competitive darts for six months. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #17 - Steve Beaton

In Episode 17 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with 'The Bronzed Adonis', 1996 BDO World Champion Steve Beaton. The pair discuss Steve's early years in the sport, making his World Championship debut in 1992, reaching the semi-finals in 1993, crashing out in the first round as top seed in both 1994 and 1995, finally winning the World title in 1996, his near miss in 1997, moving to the PDC in 2001, struggles at Ally Pally, his PDC highlights including his win over Phil Taylor at the 2010 Grand Slam and his 9-darter last year in Germany, the secrets to his longevity and what his future holds. Enjoy!

Catching up with The Pieman

Andrew catches up with former PDC regular Andy 'The Pieman' Smith. The pair discuss his absence from the sport over the last couple of years, how he first got started in darts, his career highs and lows with the industry leader, some great stories from the tour and his hopes for a comeback. 

Inside the WDF Episode #19

Andrew is back with a regular monthly episode of the pod, this time with an Australian twist. First off, he chats with former BDO World Trophy winner Peter Machin about his success over in the UK, his family's darting pedigree and his international career, and then he has a chat with Darts Australia President Kelvin James about DA's decision to cancel all remaining ranking events for 2020, future plans for online competition and how the BDO's decline affected the country's top players. There's also chat about the WDF calendar, a potential retirement and the current county situation in the UK. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #16 - Ronnie Sharp

In Episode 16 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with 1994 semi-finalist Ronnie Sharp. The pair discuss Ronnie's start in the sport, reaching his first televised semi-final in 1987, making the quarter-finals on his World Championship debut, winning the Europe Cup pairs with Jamie Harvey in 1992 and that semi-final incident with Phil Taylor, being approached to join 'the split', making the 1994 BDO semi-finals and being the only man to take a set off John Part in the tournament, what led him to walk away from darts after 1995 and his current involvement with the sport. Enjoy! 

Golden Arrows Episode #15 - Lisa Ashton

In the latest episode of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with the four-time Ladies' BDO World Champion Lisa Ashton. The pair discuss her decision to start doing the tour, beating Trina Gulliver to win early majors at the Zuiderduin Masters and World Masters, her debut World Championship appearance, her four World titles, winning the World Cup Singles with England, the rise of Mikuru Suzuki, winning a PDC Tour Card at the second time of asking,the PDC Women's Series and what the future might hold for the Ladies' game. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #14 - Tony O'Shea

In Episode 14 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with three-time BDO World Championship runner-up Tony O'Shea. The pair discuss Tony's early years in the sport working for Alan Evans, reaching three BDO World finals and seven BDO major finals in total, winning the WDF World Cup Singles with England, a never before revealed incident ahead of the 2012 final against Christian Kist, doing commentary work, his experiences on the exhibition circuit, the decline of the BDO, writing a book about his life and his hopes for the future. Enjoy!