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Love The Darts

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Love The Darts keeps you up to date with all the latest news and talking points from the world of darts.

Emma Paton is joined by Sky Sports' top darts pundits and speaks to players past and present to discuss the action from the biggest tournaments. Plus there are weekly episodes from every Premier League event.

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Episodes

World Darts: Day 8 - Anderson falls to De Graaf on a Sunday night of shocks at the Palace!

More big names fall at this year’s World Championships, on a night of upsets at Ally Pally. Polly James is joined by Sky Sports’ Meg Wellens and Ali Stafford to round up the action from Day 8. We also hear from Jeffrey de Graaf – who beat one of the tournament favourites in Gary Anderson. Don’t forget if you ‘Love the Darts’, give this podcast a follow so you don’t miss any of our daily episodes from the World Champs.

Dec 23, 2024•14 min

World Darts: Day 7 - An Emotional Littler Lights Up Ally Pally!

A tearful Luke Littler got his World Championships off to a winning start with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle, that included a record tournament set average and ALMOST a nine-darter. Polly James is joined by Sky Sports' Meg Wellens and Ali Stafford to look back on day 7, that also saw Nick Kenny beat former champ Raymond van Barneveld. Plus, we hear from Littler twice! If you 'Love the Darts' like we do, make sure you give this podcast a follow so you don't miss any of our daily episode...

Dec 22, 2024•11 min

World Darts: Day 6 - The Green Machine, Michael van Gerwen, is up and running!

Abi Davies and commentator Dan Dawson round up all the action from day 6 of the World Championships. We hear from Michael van Gerwen after his comfortable victory, and the all-singing Stephen Bunting who came through in the afternoon session. Amongst some of the other winners were Florian Hempel and Dylan Slevin. We'll be back with another Love the Darts on Saturday, when Luke Littler enters the competition.

Dec 21, 2024•12 min

World Darts: Day 1 - Humphries breezes through opener

Abi Davies is joined by Sky Sports commentator Dan Dawson to look back on the opening night of the World Championships that saw defending champion Luke Humphries make it safely through without dropping a leg. We also hear from two other winners on the night, Keane Barry and Jermaine Wattimena. We’ll be back with another 'Love the Darts’ tomorrow. We're bringing you podcasts every day of the tournament, so give us a follow so you don't miss a moment. Don't forget, you can watch all the action on ...

Dec 15, 2024•7 min

World Darts Championship preview & predictions 🗺️🏆 | Van den Bergh interview 🕺

Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Mark Webster as the three of them look forward to the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. We speak to Dimitri Van den Bergh who reveals his goals at the 2025 tournament and discusses the levels of Luke Humphries and Luke Littler. The team also make their predictions for the showpiece event.

Dec 11, 2024•52 min

Russ Bray special 🎤 | His journey from scaffolder to the 'voice of darts' 📖

Emma Paton and Michael Bridge are joined by the legendary Russ Bray as the famous voice of darts talks through his journey in the game and delivers some funny stories along the way. He also speaks about his role as PDC ambassador and promotes his new book, 'All About Darts; the ultimate guide to the world's greatest sport'.

Nov 28, 2024•57 min

“Different gravy” Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts | “Littler continued to do Littler things,” to breeze to the title

Abigail Davies reviews the final of the Grand Slam of Darts, won in emphatic style by Luke Littler, who reeled off 15 straight legs to win in Wolverhampton. Hear from Littler and beaten opponent, Martin Lukeman, as well as Sky Sports’ darts journalist Megan Wellens. Love The Darts? Make sure you give this podcast a follow, so you don’t miss an episode.

Nov 17, 2024•12 min

Grand Slam of Darts | A Littler demolition job and 'vintage' Anderson

Megan Wellens is in Wolverhampton for us to review the action from the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts. Luke Littler and Gary Anderson were in action on Saturday evening ahead of what promise to be two mouth-watering semi-final clashes and of course the final on Sunday!

Nov 16, 2024•13 min

Grand Slam of Darts | Tournament shocks, rising stars, and Littler through!

Hear from Luke Littler, Dimitri Van den Bergh, James Wade and more, as Polly James rounds up all the action from the group stages at the Grand Slam of Darts. After some shock results in Wolverhampton, Polly is also joined by Sky Sports' Megan Wellens to look ahead to the knock out stages and the last 16. We'll have more 'Love the Darts' for you later in the tournament. In the meantime, keep across Sky Sports and skysports.com to follow all the action.

Nov 12, 2024•14 min

Grand Slam of Darts preview 🏆 | Cameron Menzies exclusive on maiden PDC ranking title and his hopes in Wolverhampton

Michael Bridge is joined by Matt Edgar and Megan Wellens, as well as an exclusive interview with Cameron Menzies. Menzies reflects on winning his maiden PDC ranking title at the Players Championship 29 and looks forward to his first appearance at the Grand Slam of Darts since 2017. He also discusses combining darts with being a plumber by trade. The team also preview the Grand Slam of Darts and make their big predictions for the event before reviewing the end of the Women's Series....

Nov 06, 2024•56 min

World Grand Prix review | De Decker reveals Mum is secret to success🏆| Anderson & Wade's war of words🗣️

Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Richard Ashdown as the trio review a thrilling World Grand Prix that saw Belgium's Mike De Decker stun the darting world to win the tournament in Leicester. The panel discuss the war of words sparked by Gary Anderson and James Wade regarding Luke Humphries & Luke Littler. They also look ahead to the qualification process for the Grand Slam of Darts and which big stars could miss out!

Oct 16, 2024•50 min

World Grand Prix preview! 🔮

Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Laura Turner to discuss the World Grand Prix in Leicester. The panel breaks down the first-round fixtures, where the upsets could happen, and who will leave Mattioli Arena the champion. Plus, the latest on the Women’s Series and Fallon Sherrock’s comments regarding the current state of female darts.

Oct 02, 2024•46 min

Devon Petersen special 🇿🇦

Emma Paton is joined Devon Petersen as he looks back on his career so far. Devon opens up on leaving South Africa to pursue his darting dreams, meeting Phil Taylor for the first time, the support Joe Cullen has given him in his journey and what he makes of the sport today. The African Warrior also tells us how his iconic walk-on began, why 2020 was his best year and how injuries have affected his form.

Sep 19, 2024•44 min

World Matchplay review with Glen Durrant & Polly James 🏆 | Exclusive interview with Luke Humphries 🆒✋

Emma Paton is joined Glen Durrant and Polly James to review the World Matchplay. New World Matchplay champion Luke Humphries joins us to discuss his latest major title in Blackpool as the panel also look back at the Women’s World Matchplay where Beau Greaves retained her title. Glen and Polly also dish out their World Matchplay awards for best game, funniest moment and more.

Jul 23, 2024•54 min

World Matchplay Semi Finals | 32 came, just 2 remain! MvG vows to put Humphries "in his place" in Sunday's final

Polly James is joined by Mark Webster, Emma Paton and Phill Barrs to look back on the semi finals in Blackpool. Hear from Michael van Gerwen, after he came through a tough encounter against Michael Smith. Plus, we speak to Luke Humphries, who beat James Wade in the other semi final. You can watch Sunday's finals on Sky Sports from 1pm and follow all the latest news on the Sky Sports website and app. We will have another Love the Darts podcast wrapping up all the news from Blackpool on Tuesday....

Jul 20, 2024•21 min

World Matchplay Quarter Finals | "Mighty Mike" & Bully Boy join Humphries & Wade in the semis

Polly James looks back on the World Matchplay quarter finals. Hear from our semi finalists Michael Smith, MvG, James Wade and World No.1 Luke Humphries. Plus Michael Bridge looks ahead to Saturday's semi finals. You can watch all the action live on Sky Sports, follow the darts on the Sky Sports website, and we'll be back with another Love the Darts podcast after Saturday's semi finals.

Jul 19, 2024•14 min

World Matchplay Round 2 | More big names fall, but MVG, Cross and Bully Boy muscle their way into the quarters

Polly James wraps up all the action from round 2 of the World Matchplay in Blackpool. Hear from World No.1 Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Michael Smith, Rob Cross and more. Plus Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton looks ahead to the quarter finals. We'll have another Love The Darts podcast from the Winter Gardens for you on Friday. Keep across Sky Sports to follow all the action.

Jul 17, 2024•16 min

World Matchplay preview! 🏆 | Luke Littler exclusive on Euros and what to expect in Blackpool

Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Matt Edgar, as well as an exclusive interview with Luke Littler. Luke discusses his expectations in his World Matchplay debut and the blockbuster round one tie against Michael van Gerwen. He also shares his thoughts on his year so far and discusses England's chances at the Euros and Spain's Lamine Yamal, following his viral tweet. The team also preview the World Matchplay and the Women's World Matchplay, then Matt and Michael make their big predictions!...

Jul 10, 2024•48 min

The big World Cup of Darts preview 👀 | Schindler eyeing German success in front of home fans 🏆

Emma Paton is joined by this week's special guests Richard Ashdown and Megan Wellens to preview the upcoming World Cup of Darts. They chat to Martin Schindler about his participation in the event alongside Gabriel Clemens and whether they can lead Germany to victory in front of their home fans. They also discuss their predictions as to who will win in Frankfurt before previewing the Women's World Matchplay.

Jun 21, 2024•44 min

Premier League end-of-term grades 🎓| Josh Rock on Euro Tour win and World Cup ambitions 🏆

Emma Paton is joined Matthew Edgar and Laura Turner to discuss the conclusion of the Premier League season as Luke Littler lifted the trophy in his debut year and the trio give their end-of-term grades for all the players involved. Plus, fresh off his win at the Dutch Darts Championship, Josh Rock gives his thoughts on victory in Rosmalen and his World Cup ambitions with partner Brendan Dolan. Plus the panel play our new game, 'The Checkout'!

May 28, 2024•58 min
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