Inside the WDF - keeping you up-to-date with the World Darts Federation and the world of amateur darts.
Episodes
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In this episode, Andrew rounds up all the latest WDF action from Australia, New Zealand and Romania and catches up with Haupai Puha.
Haupai (1:03) joins the show to discuss the 10-month shut down in New Zealand, giving a better account of himself at Q School in January, reaching a Challenge Tour final, making his Lakeside debut in April, winning the first WDF events in New Zealand this year, qualifying for the Australian Open, a potential DPNZ clash, his new barrels and much, much more.
Enjoy!
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Andrew is back with a bumper show, featuring two great guests and a review of all the recent global WDF action.
First off, recent Swiss Open finalist Martyn Turner (1:18) joins the show to discuss his impressive form this year, his time as a PDC Tour Card holder, why he and Darren Johnson are on the 'Last of the Summer Wine Tour', overcoming anxiety and low self-belief and nicknaming himself 'The Crap Peter Wright'.
Lorraine Hyde (43:11) then calls in to discuss her Lakeside debut earlier this year, her daughter's reaction to seeing her mum on TV, wanting to get back to the Worlds as a seed next year and how she was feeling ahead of the Six Nations this past weekend.
Andrew also gives his thoughts on the Six Nations, including the phantom leg between England and Ireland, the Dutch Open seeming lower numbers than usual and the first few qualifiers for the Australian Open. Enjoy!
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
In this episode, Andrew is joined by two men looking ahead to big weekends - David Cameron and Halli Egilsson.
David (1:37) calls in to discuss his upcoming World Seniors Masters and MSG appearances, why he feels he's got a big run in him, how he got into darts originally, taking a while to feel like he belonged on the Lakeside stage, getting an Uber to the WSDM qualifier while he was over for the WDF Worlds, and targeting an Ally Pally debut this year.
Friend of the show Halli (35:18) then joins to talk about the upcoming Nordic Cup, Iceland's prospects and the players to watch, how he first started playing at work and on a NATO base, the ups and downs of the Icelandic scene, winning the Grindavik Open recently, being disappointed with his performances in WDF events this year, his pride at seeing an Icelander play on the PDC stage, and being up for playing pairs with Andrew at a WDF event.
Andrew also reviews the British Internationals and previews the Nordic Cup. Enjoy!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In this special British Internationals preview episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined by Welsh captain Nick Kenny.
Nick (1:23) joins to discuss his second year as a PDC Tour Card holder, not being in a good place at times last year, returning to the WDF circuit, his new management team, being reappointed captain of Wales, his experience of the UKDA Magic Weekend, the players to watch in the Welsh team, and his goals for 2022.
Andrew then runs through the teams for the British Internationals before giving his predictions. He also gives his tips for this weekend's action in Lithuania and Australia.
Enjoy!
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
In this episode, Andrew is joined by two quite different guests, the recent Denmark Masters champion James Richardson and Shownights promoter Wayne Dobinson.
James (1:05) discusses his win in Denmark, why he was so emotional after beating Jelle Klaasen, coming close in WDF competitions last year, that match-winning 9-darter against his son Josh in the Online Live League, his Lakeside debut last month and his recent health kick.
Wayne (29:36) calls in to talk about organising the Andy Fordham Memorial Open in October of this year. He explains how the event will work, where the idea came from and some of the benefits in store for those involved. He also touches on how he first got into darts, working exhibitions with the late Fordham, and his experience of working alongside Des Jacklin on the 2020 BDO World Championships.
Enjoy!
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
In this episode, Andrew is joined by two recent ranking event winners: Deta Hedman and Ingibjorg Magnusdottir.
WDF World No.1 Hedman (1:38) calls in to discuss her ongoing shoulder problem, her recent Scottish Open win, Lakeside not going as she had wanted, her thoughts on Beau Greaves' success, why she's picked the WDF events over the Women's Series ones so far this year, and a busy May that includes captaining England in the British Internationals and playing in the World Seniors Masters.
Icelandic No.1 Magnusdottir (29:18) joins the show for the first time to discuss her Iceland Open success, getting into darts after a health diagnosis in her early 20s, running a dart club with her partner Vitor Charrua, coaching the next generation with the JDC after a meeting with Michael van Gerwen, wanting to play in the Women's Series and aiming to become Nordic Cup Master later this month.
Enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by the two recent Victorian Easter Classic champions Amanda Loch and Sam Ballinger.
Amanda (1:25) calls in on her way home to Queensland to discuss 20-hour drivers to play darts, winning her second career ranking title, rediscovering her love of darts and her partner Laurie after 20-plus years away from the sport, her previous experience of playing overseas and her goal of being Australia's top female player.
Sam (24:45) talks about his maiden event win, losing to Brandon Weening in the group stage before beating him in the Victorian Easter Classic final, being inspired by Steve Duke Snr, wanting to play in the Australian Open, and why people call him 'The Bear'.
Enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Episode 90 is a Lakeside Finals Day special of the podcast, featuring all four 2022 WDF World Champions as well as presenter Lynsey Hipgrave and the three-time finalist Tony O'Shea.
Lineup
Neil Duff (2:08) reflects on his win over Thibault Tricole, being full of confidence all week, coaching from Stephen McKibben, his plans for the prize money and having a year as No.1.
Beau Greaves (15:22) talks her record-breaking win, crying for lost family members in the back room after the final, nearly pulling out of the initial date and her post-tournament karaoke plans.
Lynsey Hipgrave (21:14) discusses her first experience of presenting a darts tournament, how she got into the media, the challenges of live TV and her highlights of the week.
Tony O'Shea (34:00) chats about the progress of his autobiography, doing commentary during the week, darts going back to Lakeside, enjoying the World Seniors events and planning to chase WDF points in 2022.
Bradly Roes (45:36) revels in becoming a two-time World Champion, his plans to save up for a car with his prize money and struggling with cramp before the final.
Eleanor Cairns (50:52) speaks about her historic win in the first-ever Girls' final, getting advice from Luke Littler and receiving great support from the Target team and Lorraine Winstanley.
Enjoy!
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
An emotional Thibault Tricole joins Andrew after coming through a seven-set thriller against Andy Baetens.
The pair discuss sticking with Andy's fast start, not being happy with his performance, bettering his goal of making the quarter-finals, having a positive impact on darts in France, and riding his luck through the tournament so far.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Neil joins Andrew for a chat after his dramatic comeback against Jim McEwan in the semi-finals of the WDF World Championships.
The pair discuss Neil's fighting spirit, working with Stephen McKibben on hypnotherapy, getting a pep talk at 3-1 from his manager Gareth Chambers, being underrated by the bookies and looking ahead to producing even more in the semi-finals.