In Episode 12 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with three-time BDO World Champion John Lowe. The pair discuss John's start in the sport, his News of the World Championship win in 1981, his three World titles, his infamous 9-dart leg against Keith Deller in 1984, being part of the split, his stint as England captain, some Bullseye secrets, his tenure in the PDC, being awarded the MBE and much more. Enjoy!

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Golden Arrows Episode #12 - John Lowe

In Episode 11 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with Australian veteran Wayne Weening. The pair discuss Wayne's introduction to the sport, appearing at 7 BDO World Championships, winning the WDF World Cup Pairs in 1991 alongside Keith Sullivan, whether he considered making the switch to the WDC, his injury-enforced retirement, his current work as Tournament Director for the DPA, and his son Brandon, who is now a solid player in his own right. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #11 - Wayne Weening

We're back with a Dutch-themed special of the podcast, featuring former BDO senior referee Marco Meijer and MC, Commentator, Referee and the 'Voice of Dutch Darts' Jacques Nieuwlaat. Andrew chats with Marco about his decision to leave the BDO in 2019, how he got started in the reffing side of the game, his favourite Lakeside memories, why both the 2014 and 2015 Dutch Open finals are very memorable for him, and his future careers goals. Meanwhile, Jacques discusses his career in the sport, the rise of online darts, the decline of the BDO, the future hopes of the WDF, his website Mastercaller.com, the retirement of Raymond van Barneveld and much more. There's also BDO liquidation and county chat, as well as a look ahead to a potential resumption of WDF darts in September. Enjoy!

Inside the WDF Episode #18

In Episode 10 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with long-time presenter of the BDO World Championships, Ray Stubbs. The pair discuss Ray's transition from playing football for Tranmere Rovers to working for BBC Merseyside, his move from producer to presenter at Lakeside, working alongside the man he named 'the star of the show', Bobby George, and his favourite memories from over the years. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #10 - Ray Stubbs

In Episode 9 of the Golden Arrows Series, Andrew chats with the 1992 BDO World Championship runner-up Mike Gregory about that final against Phil Taylor, his relationship with Eric Bristow, winning the News of the World Tournament in consecutive years during the 1980s and his ongoing battle with dementia. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #9 - Mike Gregory

In this special bonus interview, Andrew chats with the United Kingdom Darts Association Vice-Chairman Colin Savage about his background in darts, his role within the organisation and why he feels that the UKDA represents the best option for the future of the county game in Britain.

Bonus Interview: Colin Savage

In the latest episode of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats with three-time Ladies runner-up Deta Hedman about a career that has spanned more than three decades. The pair discuss her early years in Jamaica, winning the World Masters in 1994 and 2013, her break from the sport between 1997 and 2002, her years on the PDC stage, that UK Open run in 2005, her three BDO World Championship final appearances, winning the World Cup Singles, her experiences with racism in darts, working as a key worker during the pandemic and her future plans. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #8 - Deta Hedman

In Episode 7 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew catches up with 2016 BDO World Youth Champion Joshua Richardson to discuss his win at the Lakeside, a 2015 that saw him win the JDC World Youth, reach the final of the World Youth Masters and record competition wins over his dad, Mickey Mansell and Daryl Gurney, the pressure of Q School as a World Champion, his future plans and running competitions during lockdown. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #7 - Joshua Richardson

Andrew is back with a regular monthly episode, focusing on the recent Remote Darts League. There are interviews with the man behind it all, Dean Winstanley, about his experiences, careers in the BDO and PDC and hopes for the future, Laura Turner about being the only woman to beat a man in the competition and being at Ally Pally for Fallon Sherrock's heroics last December, and also Darren Herewini, who talks at length about his career to date and his win in the WDF World Cup Singles last year. 

Inside the WDF Episode #17

In the latest episode in the Golden Arrows series, Andrew chats to the 1995 World Champion Richie Burnett to discuss the enigmatic Welshman's career. The pair discuss representing Wales and winning the Europe Cup with Wales as a 21-year-old in 1988, rising to the top of the BDO, reaching seven BDO major finals, switching to the PDC, facing Phil Taylor in the 2001 World Matchplay final, battling back from alcoholism and depression to regain his spot among the elite, the drugs ban and what the future holds for 'The Prince of Wales'. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #6 - Richie Burnett

In Episode 5 of the Golden Arrows series, Andrew speaks to the 2015 BDO World Champion Scott Mitchell about beating Martin Adams to win the title, going winless in his first three Lakeside appearances, captaining England for five years, the issues with the BDO in 2019, attending Q School, facing Michael van Gerwen on his Pro Tour debut, his darting future and much more. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #5 - Scott Mitchell

Episode 4 of the Golden Arrows series with 1993 BDO World Championship runner-up Alan Warriner-Little. Andrew and 'The Iceman' discuss his route into the game, his World Championships debut against Jocky Wilson, winning the World Cup with John Lowe, Phil Taylor and Eric Bristow, reaching the final of the last Worlds before the split, his transition to the PDC and the organisation's early years, winning the World Grand Prix in 2001, his TV work, role with the PDPA and much, much more. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #4 - Alan Warriner-Little

Episode 3 of the Golden Arrows series with 1997 BDO World Championship runner-up Marshall James. The Welshman talks his route into the sport, winning 15 games to qualify for Lakeside in '97, that win over Steve Beaton, the final with Les Wallace, winning the World Cup with Wales, his 2003 UK Open appearance, his darts since then and his thoughts on a possible comeback. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #3 - Marshall James

For the second installment in the new Golden Arrows series looking back at the history of the BDO World Championships, Andrew is joined by the 2001 Champion John Walton. The Yorkshireman, part of an elite group of players to concurrently hold the World Masters and BDO World titles, discusses how he got into the sport, debuting at the Worlds in 1999, winning the title, his England career, the Remote Darts League, PDC Q School and much, much more. Enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #2 - John Walton

In the first episode of the brand-new Golden Arrows series looking back at the history of the BDO World Championship, Andrew chats with the man known as 'The Deadly Boomerang', the 2002 winner Tony David. The pair discuss Tony's route into the sport, his title victory, his run of form in 2002, his health issues pre- and post-retirement and the state of darts in Australia. Real emotion and great stories aplenty, enjoy!

Golden Arrows Episode #1 - Tony David

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