Inside the WDF

Inside the WDF Episode #39 - Laura Turner

In this special episode for International Women's Day, Andrew chats with Laura Turner. The pair discuss:- her new World Women's Darts project, its origins and aims; Lisa Ashton's record-breaking display at the UK Open, her female inspirations growing up, celebrating female icons during International Women's History month, the effect of the pandemic on the Women's game, WDF and MAD plans, commentating at Ally Pally for the second time, abuse on social media, and much more. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #38 - Shaun McDonald

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Scotland's Shaun McDonald. The 2002 Boys' World Youth Master ended a 10-year break from darts at Q-School and gave a good account of himself, finishing on two points in the final stage. The pair discuss:- Shaun's Q-School performance, how he get into the sport, winning the Boys' Youth Masters, playing on the PDC circuit from 2003-2007, why he stopped doing the tour and latterly walked away from the sport, getting inspired by his son's interest in darts, playing online during lockdown, his plans for the Challenge Tour and potentially the WDF circuit in 2021, and his sponsorship availability. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #37 - Paul Brown

In this episode, Andrew chats with Big 5 Sports Management Co-Owner Paul Brown. They discuss the Big 5 team's performance at Q School, how John O'Shea helped to keep team spirits up, using the FDI Index to work out what the players would need, what it's like for him following the action in the venue, how far Alan Soutar can go as a PDC Tour Card holder, what happened with Wayne Warren not potentially entering the final stage as a replacement, the PDC's excellent COVID guidelines, how they've adapted from event to event, jumping straight into the Super Series and the UK Open this season, spending his 50th birthday in a Milton Keynes hotel room, whether the Big 5 have any new signings on the horizon, and much more. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #36 - Alan Soutar

In this episode, Andrew grabs the first chat with Alan Soutar following his successful campaign at Q-School in Milton Keynes. They discuss:- How Alan felt after a draining 10 days, what being a Tour Card holder will mean to him, the highs of victory in Milton Keynes, the lows of playing his protege Nathan Girvan, the support he gets from the Big 5, when he knew he'd secured a tour card, how the PDC Pro Tour is going to fit in with his work in the Scottish Fire Service, the highlights from his Scotland career, his rather surprising goal for his first year in the PDC, walk-on songs for the UK Open and much more. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #35 - Larry Butler

In this week's episode, Andrew catches up with American darts legend Larry Butler. The pair discuss: Larry's decision to pull out of Q-School this year, how he got started in the sport while stationed in Scotland with the US Navy, making his Lakeside debut in 1992, being at the first PDC World Championships, stories from winning the World Matchplay in 1994, getting banned by the ADO, losing motivation and taking a 10-year break from darts, how Barry Hearn inspired his comeback, his toughest career opponent, making a run to the 2015 World Masters final, playing in the Grand Slam of Darts, making his Lakeside return in 2016, the heart attack he suffered in 2018, how a delayed plane saved his life, and what he still wants to achieve in the sport. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #34 - John Scott

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Andrew catches up with friend of the show 'Gnasher', John Scott. The pair discuss John's passage through to the second stage of Q-School 2021, life in the bubble, why averages aren't everything, the standard so far, why online form doesn't always translate to in-person, what it was like being back in a PDC event for the first time in years and why he'll be playing without fear in the final stage. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #33 - Matthías Örn Friðriksson

In this week's episode. Andrew chats with Iceland Darts Association Vice-President, and one of the country's top players, Matthías Örn Friðriksson. They discuss: the recent Reykjavik International Games, the purpose-built building it was played in, the support the sport has received from Icelandic TV, his background in football, why he decided to pursue darts more fully, the steps the IDA have taken to professionalise the scene in Iceland, his goals for 2021, what it'd mean for an Icelander to qualify for a big darts tournament, and much more. Enjoy! 

Inside the WDF Episode #32 - Deta Hedman

In the latest episode of the podcast, Andrew catches up with Deta Hedman. The pair discuss: Deta's debut in the PDC World Championships, qualifying through the Women's Series in dramatic fashion, working tirelessly for Royal Mail throughout 2020, the media attention she received after qualifying for Ally Pally, being included in the BBC 100, whether we're likely to see more dart players from Afro-Caribbean backgrounds in the future, the England Darts Youth Online Grand Prix, her preparation ahead of Q School and her plans for 2021. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #31 - DPA National Tournament Director Wayne Weening

In the latest episode of the podcast, Andrew catches up with DPA National Tournament Director Wayne Weening. The pair discuss: the latest COVID-19 situation in Australia, changing to the 'Satellite' Tour for 2021, the DPA's plans for the three regions with insufficient signups for the first weekend, how the Satellite Tour will work, the rise of Damon Heta, the future of Australian darts, Wayne's players to watch in the Satellite Tour and thoughts on the World Series this year. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #30 - Tori Kewish

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew speaks to Australian No #1, Tori Kewish. The pair discuss Tori playing in, and winning, the first Darts Australia ranked event in 10 months, her experiences with online darts, her origins in the sport, her relationship with Shot Darts, how the Denmark Open changed her outlook on the sport, playing for Australia, getting the call to play in the BDO World Championships, Demi Lovato, and her hopes for the future. Enjoy!