The 30th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps a big weekend in the BDO, which saw Mark McGeeney move to #1 on a week that Scott Mitchell added another title to his locker. The team also discuss Lorraine Winstanley's third triumph in Sweden, in addition to the cut-off for the Finder Darts Masters qualification. Over in the PDC, Burton and Alex talk about Phil Taylor's 7th win in Australia from 8 World Series events, as well as discuss what next for two of his opponents, Peter Wright and Corey Cadby. The team are joined by two guests. First, 11-year-old Irish sensation Alex Hughes talks about his qualification for the Champion of Champions this weekend in Cardiff. Then, BDDA #1 Jonathan Hirst discusses his first season on the circuit and his aspirations to become World Master at the first attempt.
The 29th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Kyle Anderson's first TV title, where he beat fellow Aussie Corey Cadby in a thrilling final. The team also discusses antics from Phil Taylor and early exits from Peter Wright and Gary Anderson. Over in the BDO, Alex and Burton discuss whether Scott Waites could miss Lakeside and if this could finally be the year Deta Hedman becomes World Champion. The team are joined by a trio of guests: First, Ryan Searle discusses his first year on the Pro Tour. Then, Ryan Meikle joins to talk about his progression as a professional, as well as playing the youth tour. Finally, Kevin Painter recaps a brilliant run to the final in Barnsley, as well as his goals to push on to Ally Pally this year.
The 28th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Kyle Anderson's first PDC title, as well as Dave Chisnall's first tile of 2017. The team also discuss good weekends from Kevin Painter, Stephen Bunting, Richard North, and Brendan Dolan, as well as tweets that may imply that Andy Hamilton is considering calling it a career. The team also discuss Michael Smith's Euro Tour debut and the return of Corey Cadby to the PDC stage.
The 27th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Phil Taylor's stunning 16th title in Blackpool in what is set to be his final appearance in the World Matchplay. The team also discuss comments from Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright, as well as good runs for both Adrian Lewis and Daryl Gurney. 1994 World Matchplay winner Larry Butler joins to discuss his memories of the event, as well as North American darts and the US Darts Masters.
The 26th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Daryl Gurney's run to a first TV final, as well as James Wade's early exit from Las Vegas. The team then turn their attention to the Matchplay, where they discuss which seeds are most in need of a good week and which Blackpool debutants have the best chance for a deep run. The team are joined by former Lakeside Champion Stephen Bunting and rising star Steve West, who both discuss their ambitions ahead of the summer's biggest tournament. Finally, both Alex and Burton give their predictions on who they think will win the title. Spoiler alert: They both select Michael, although which Michael is for you to find out!
The 25th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Darren Webster's first ranking title in 12 years and Joe Cullen's first in 12 weeks, before also discussing deep runs from Zoran Lerchbacher and Daryl Gurney. The team also recap titles in the BDO for James Hurrell and Anca Zijlstra—the first ranking title of the latter's career. The team are joined by two guests. First, Darren Webster discusses his big weekend and his hopes ahead of the World Matchplay. Then, Callan Rydz talks about his first win on the Pro Tour and his progression on the Development Tour over the past 12 months.
The 24th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's ninth title—including fourth on the Euro Tour—of 2017, in addition to another successful weekend for a resurgent Mervyn King and this year's breakout star, Rob Cross. The team also discusses Jelle Klaasen's post-surgery struggles, before breaking down the race for Blackpool ahead of the last two Players Championship events before the cut-off. The team are joined by former BDO #1 and rising PDC star James Wilson, who discusses his progression in the PDC ahead of his Matchplay debut later this month.
The 23rd episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps yet another Euro Tour title for Michael van Gerwen, as this time he holds off Michael Smith in an epic final in Vienna. The team also discuss another semi-final for Cristo Reyes, more success from the Nordic & Baltic qualifiers on the European Tour, and some new rules changes and new events on the PDC calendar. The team are joined first by Michael Smith, who discusses his resurgent form in 2017 and his aim to reach the top 4 in the world over the next 18 months. Then, Chris Dobey drops in to discuss his Ally Pally debut and his hopes of making a debut next month at the Matchplay and reaching the top 32 in the world. Finally, the team look back on England's triumph in the Six Nations and Kyle McKinstrey's stand-out performance in Wales.
After a one-week break, the 22nd episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps a Euro Tour win from Michael van Gerwen, Pro Tour titles for Steve Beaton and Gary Anderson, and England Open and England National titles for Scott Mitchell, Geert de Vos, Lorraine Winstanley, and Deta Hedman. The team also discuss a resurgent Robert Thornton, another successful weekend for Daryl Gurney, and the hot start to 2017 for former podcast guests Richard North and Darren Johnson. The team are joined by Nick Kenny, fresh off a semi-final at the BDO World Trophy and ahead of his participation for Wales in the Six Nations. Additionally, we are pleased to have interviews from the Hampshire Open, courtesy of Matthew Kiernan.
The 21st episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Team Netherlands' triumph in the World Cup of Darts, as well as good performances from the Huybrechts brothers, Mensur Suljovic, and Max Hopp. The team discuss another poor showing from Adrian Lewis and their hopes for a World Cup that moves around from staging-to-staging. We are also joined by former World Championship finalist Andy Hamilton, who discusses his current form and his goals to get back to the elite top 16 in the world.
The 20th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Machin and Aileen de Graaf's World Trophy titles, and Gary Anderson's triumph in Dubai. The team also discusses Peter Wright's recent double troubles and whether Glen Durrant will ever win the World Trophy. They are joined by guests Mark Webster, Diogo Portela, and Alexandre Sattin, who discuss the upcoming PDC World Cup.
The 19th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's and Rob Cross's titles in Milton Keynes, good runs by Andy Boulton and Jonny Clayton, and Adrian Lewis's uneven weekend. The team then previews the World Trophy, breaking down their favourite matches from the early rounds and predicting who they see winning the men's and women's titles. They are joined by Conan Whitehead, who will play defending champion Darryl Fitton in the first round.
A special episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Michael van Gerwen's amazing, almost miraculous comeback win after Peter Wright misses six darts at double. The team discusses whether Wright can bounce back from this, where this ranks amongst MvG's major titles, and what's in the future for the losing semi-finalists, Gary Anderson and Phil Taylor.
The 18th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Michael Smith's first PDC title in 18 months, Mensur Suljovic's first final of 2017, Cristo Reyes's Last 16 woes, and the recent form of Belgians Kim Huybrechts and Dimitri van den Bergh. The team then recaps a big weekend in the BDO, as Glen Durrant won the men's and Lorraine Winstanley won the women's titles in Wales. Finally, we are joined by Sky Sports commentator Rod Studd, who gives his insights on the Premier League play-offs at the O2 Arena, before Alex and Burton give their predictions as well.
The 17th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's sensational weekend in Sindelfingen, Dave Chisnall's struggles to cross the line, James Wade's feud with Mark Webster, as well as Week 14 of the Premier League. The team is also joined by Peter Sajwani, who discusses the local darts scene in Sweden and his ambitions to return to Lakeside and make it all the way to the semi-finals.
The 16th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Gary & MvG's Pro Tour wins, Robert Thornton's first final in 19 months, deep runs by Jan Dekker and Jonny Clayton, as well as Week 13 of the Premier League. The team is joined by two guests this week. First, Robbie Green is on to discuss his breakthrough 2016 season, as well as his progression so far in the PDC and his aim to qualify for the big TV events this year. Then, PDC Chairman Barry Hearn joins to talk about his ambitions to eliminate entry fees, grow darts both in Britain and internationally, and his hope that Phil Taylor will be a 'global ambassador' after he retires.
The 15th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's remarkable 6th title of 2017, Benito van de Pas's fantastic weekend in Germany, as well as Week 12 of the Premier League. The team is joined by two guests this week. First, Joe Cullen comes on to discuss his breakout 2016 campaign, as well as the relief of winning his first senior PDC title. Then, Glen Durrant discusses his Lakeside title, as well as his recent break from darts and his future PDC ambitions.
The 14th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps MvG's first European Tour title of 2017, Jelle Klaasen's successes despite his wrist injury, as well as Week 11 of the Premier League. The team is joined by two guests this week. First, Wayne Jones comes on to talk about his two wins at the weekend on the Challenge Tour and his aspirations to regain a tour card. Then, Jonathan Cairney joins to discuss the play he co-wrote, Jocky Wilson Said, about the late two-time World Champion, ahead of its performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 13th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Daryl Gurney & Joe Cullen's maiden senior PDC titles, as well as Week 10 of the Premier League. They are joined by guest Richard North, who discusses his hot start to his first season as a PDC professional darts player. The team also discusses the possible resurgence of Andy Hamilton, as well as more controversy surrounding Gerwyn Price.
The 12th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Adrian Lewis's and Michael van Gerwen's wins in Milton Keynes, as well as Week 9 of the Premier League. They are joined by guest Kyle Anderson, who discusses the move from Australia, his recent visa problems, his successes in the PDC, and his goals for 2017.
The 11th episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's triumph in Hildesheim & the English men's team win in the BDO Internationals. They are joined by guest Darren Johnson, who discusses his recent run of form, which includes wins over MvG, Barney, James Wade, and Dave Chisnall, just since the start of March.
The tenth episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps the weekend in the BDO, before they are joined by former World Champion and current captain of England Scott Mitchell for a discussion of the upcoming British Internationals. The team then turns their attention to the first PDC European Tour event, where commentator Dan Dawson gives his predictions for the weekend. Finally, the team reviews and previews the week in the Premier League and discusses whether Phil Taylor has thrown in the towel.
The ninth episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Rob Cross's first Pro Tour title, as well as the Isle of Man events from the BDO. The team also gives its predictions for the seventh week of the Premier League. We are joined by guest Paul Hogan, who beat Gary Anderson and Adrian Lewis on his way to the Last 16 of the UK Open.
The eighth episode of the Weekly Dartscast, featuring Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt. Listen as the team recaps Peter Wright's maiden TV title from the UK Open in Minehead. The team also gives its predictions for the fifth week of the Premier League. We are joined by guest Ian White, fresh off his run to the quarter-final of the UK Open. We also have short interviews with Paul Hogan, Dean Reynolds, and Lee Evans from the first day of the UK Open, courtesy of the Darting Nerd Matthew Kiernan. Special thanks to both Matthew and Tom Beresford for the interviews this week.
Special mini-episode featuring Matthew Kiernan's full interviews from various UK Open Rileys Qualifiers, including Paul Hogan, Dave Parletti, Dean Reynolds, Alex Roy, and others. Also featuring a quick interview with the Darting Nerd himself on what it was like at both the Rileys Qualifiers and the UK Open itself.
A few of these interviews will also be on Episode 8.