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Inside the WDF
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Inside the WDF - keeping you up-to-date with the World Darts Federation and the world of amateur darts.
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Inside the WDF
Episode #107: WDF Europe Cup Preview
In a special WDF Europe Cup preview, Andrew is joined by Martin Heneghan, Patrik Kovacs and David Concannon. Martin (11:27) calls in to discuss defending his Europe Cup Singles title, Ireland's hopes of silverware this week, his brother's recent growth as a player and the benefits he got from online darts. Patrik (36:18), with the assistance of Eniko Harsanyi, joins the show to talk about his career, playing at the PDC World Cup aged 20, learning from Rob Cross, using the WDF tour to develop as a player, chasing a World Championship place and why he's called 'The Planer'. David (1:21:30) then talks to Andrew about his WDF Europe Cup win in 2014, his subsequent travels to Australia and how that scene compared to Ireland, getting back into the Irish team this year and becoming "Mr Super Sunday" on the INDO circuit. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes 24 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #106: Reece Colley
Andrew is joined by British Open champion Reece Colley for the latest episode of the podcast. Reece (10:29) calls in to discuss his maiden WDF title win in Bridlington, coming through a good scene in the Black Country, honing his game on the Development Tour, honouring a promise to his late Grandfather by qualifying for the World Championships, winning the British Open with his brother's 'Argos darts' and taking advice from Jamie Hughes.  Enjoy!
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3 years ago
30 minutes 46 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #105: Peter Machin, Shane McGuirk
In this week's episode, Andrew reviews the British Open action, gives his thoughts on the World Masters update and is joined by Peter Machin and Shane McGuirk. Peter (8:44) calls in to discuss winning two titles on the WDF tour this year, 'rediscovering his identity' after the pandemic, why playing at the Australian Darts Open was extra special, chasing a World Championship debut and helping his son Ethan grow into the game.  Shane (37:26) then joins the show to talk about his recent win at the FCD Anniversary Open, an important World Masters run in 2018, winning his first Development Tour title in 2019 and where his nickname 'The Arrow' came from. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
55 minutes 56 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #104: Lorraine Winstanley
The show is back after a couple of weeks away and in this episode, Andrew is joined by Lorraine Winstanley. Lorraine (6:22) calls in to discuss winning the Swedish Open for the fifth time, her return to Lakeside back in April, winning a Women's Series event and playing in the first Women's World Matchplay, her role as Target's Head of Youth Development, wanting more clarity on the WDF majors and whether she's got a future career in archery. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
33 minutes 59 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #103: Darren Johnson
In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by Denmark and England Open finalist Darren Johnson. DJ (11:30) calls in to discuss his darting career, travelling with Dennis Priestley, his time in the PDC, getting injured when he found a run of form in 2017, enjoying a successful year on the WDF and Seniors Tours, not feeling he's played his best darts yet, his experience at the Live League and whether he was serious about a change of walk-on song. Andrew also recaps the action from the Swedish Open and Masters, looks ahead to this weekend's action in Australia and moans about the lack of information from the WDF on the World Masters and World Championships. 
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3 years ago
49 minutes 9 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #102: Jamie Lewis, Anna Forsmark
In this episode, Andrew is joined by the Antwerp Open champion Jamie Lewis and Swedish international Anna Forsmark. Jamie (5:08) calls in to discuss being inspired by Andy Fordham in the early years, winning two big WDF Youth titles in 2009, the highlights of his eight-year PDC career, linking up with MB Sports Management, returning to the WDF tour this year and getting his confidence back up. Anna (28:29) then joins the show to discuss winning three WDF titles this year, representing Sweden over the last 12 years, why finding love inspired her to do more of the tour, wanting to qualify for the WDF World Championships and why she's got Dory on her darts shirt.  There's also a review of the recent action in New Zealand, a preview of the Swedish Open weekend and listener questions. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
54 minutes 21 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #101: Victoria Monaghan
In this episode, Andrew is joined by the recent New Zealand Open champion Victoria Monaghan. Victoria (10:33) calls into the show to discuss winning the New Zealand Open and qualifying for the 2023 WDF World Championships, her background in darts, grappling with gender identity issues, starting her transition two years ago, facing backlash from the NZ dart community, being a trailblazer and much more. There's also a review of the action at the Australian Darts Open, a discussion about providing updates from events, a recap of the action in Belgium and Andrew answers listener questions. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 50 seconds

Inside the WDF
Episode #100: Neil Duff, Nicole Regnaud, Shaun McDonald
Andrew is back for Episode 100 of the podcast, featuring Neil Duff, Nicole Regnaud and Shaun McDonald. Neil (1:08) calls in ahead of flying out to the Australian Open to discuss his year since winning the World title, feeling like he's been resting on his laurels since Lakeside, the difficulties of adjusting to giving up work, his expectations for the Australian Open and why he's not doing Q-School in 2023. Nicole (32:36) then makes her first appearance on the show to discuss winning the New Zealand National Singles, coming from a darting family, doing a criminology degree, looking forward to playing against some of the World's best at the Australian Open, chasing a Worlds debut and fainting in front on Adrian Lewis.  Finally, Shaun (1:02:06) calls in to talk his Lakeside debut, a bumpy run at Q-School, why the WDF needs to scrap best of five games, announcing he'd signed with Mission and to grill Andrew with some questions of his own. There's also a preview of the Australian Darts Open and Andrew answers a bunch of listener questions. Enjoy!  
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3 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode #99: Dave Prins, Brandon Weening
In this episode, Andrew is joined by the Isle of Man Open champion Dave Prins and 'The Python' Brandon Weening.  Dave (1:00) calls in to discuss having trials with Leeds United as a teenager, being a relatively late-starter in darts, making his Lakeside debut in 2010, facing match-fixing allegations in 2012, returning to TV this year at the World Seniors Championship and WDF World Championship, already booking his spot at next year's WDF Worlds and his one last goal in the sport. Brandon (38:33) then joins the show to discuss his development as a player over the last 9-10 months, emerging from his father's shadow, eyeing up World Series and Ally Pally debuts, looking forward to his delayed World Youth Championship appearance and wanting to make a serious impact in August's Australian Darts Open. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
59 minutes 33 seconds

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Episode #98: Alexander Merkx, Wendy Harper
In this episode, Andrew is joined by two players who've enjoyed good starts to the year - Alexander Merkx and Wendy Harper. First, Alexander (1:12) calls in to discuss his title wins in Lithuania and Switzerland, not initially planning to play the WDF tour seriously this year, travelling with his best friend, being inspired by Raymond van Barneveld, playing as well as he ever has right now and aiming for a World Championship place. Then, Wendy (28:00) joins the show to talk about being a little rusty when darts resumed in New Zealand last month, being kept on her toes by Nicole Regnaud, qualifying for the Australian Darts Open, hoping to play her 'hero' Lisa Ashton and why she turned down her spot at Lakeside earlier this year. Enjoy!
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3 years ago
58 minutes 59 seconds

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Episode #97: Haupai Puha
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!
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3 years ago
42 minutes 11 seconds

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Episode #96: Martyn Turner, Lorraine Hyde
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!
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3 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes 34 seconds

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Episode #95: David Cameron, Halli Egilsson
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!
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3 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes 12 seconds

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Episode #94: Nick Kenny
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!
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3 years ago
40 minutes 17 seconds

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Episode #93: James Richardson, Wayne Dobinson
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!
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3 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 43 seconds

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Episode #92: Deta Hedman, Ingibjorg Magnusdottir
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!
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3 years ago
51 minutes 28 seconds

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Episode #91: Amanda Loch, Sam Ballinger
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!
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3 years ago
45 minutes 46 seconds

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Episode #90: Neil Duff, Beau Greaves, Lynsey Hipgrave, Tony O’Shea, Bradly Roes, Eleanor Cairns
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!
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3 years ago
53 minutes 7 seconds

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Lakeside Reaction: Thibault Tricole
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.
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3 years ago
4 minutes 10 seconds

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Lakeside Reaction: Neil Duff
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.
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3 years ago
6 minutes 45 seconds

Inside the WDF
Inside the WDF - keeping you up-to-date with the World Darts Federation and the world of amateur darts.