Dartoid interviews (and throws darts) with Lady Gaga!
"Then I got to thinking. Darts promoter (and two time Emmy winner) David Irete seems to know everybody, everywhere. Well known among old-timers as the man behind the opening video of the 30th North American Open Darts Tournament (NAODT), today Irete produces the popular Darts Around the World podcast and has recently been tapped to produce Stage 7 of the DARTSLIVE “The World” tour from the Riviera in Las Vegas. For years he’s been an associate director for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune and in the 1990s was involved in productions of the Academy and Golden Globe Awards. He knows people! He’s even a close personal friend of Dino M. Zaffina, who is a dick...(read articles: Dastardly Deeds in Darts and Dino M. Zaffina is not Angry)"
read more at:
http://www.dartoidsworld.com/columns/430.html
Showing posts with label Interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interview. Show all posts
Monday, April 02, 2012
Monday, March 28, 2011
#darts interview from Global Darts: Bernd Roith
The German dart player from Tübingen in the South of German till last summer was more or less unknown though he already took part for some time at the tournaments of the PDC Europe and already had won against several well-known PDC players. But though he's got over 20 years of experience playing steel-darts he never played DDV tournaments and so never really attracted attention despite being able to keep up with the better known German top dart players.
In summer 2010 this changed all of a sudden when he qualified over the PDC European Order of Merit for the European Championship 2010. He for many rather surprisingly won his first round match against Denis Ovens. He was the first ever German dart player to reach the second round this PDC Major Event.
By this he almost was qualified for the PDC World Championship in 2011 and he drove it home during the PDC Players Championship weekend in Bad Nauheim in autumn. He met Dennis Priestley in the first round at the Ally Pally, to be sure a head scratcher for a debutant, and he failed.
more at: http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/BerndRoith.html
In summer 2010 this changed all of a sudden when he qualified over the PDC European Order of Merit for the European Championship 2010. He for many rather surprisingly won his first round match against Denis Ovens. He was the first ever German dart player to reach the second round this PDC Major Event.
By this he almost was qualified for the PDC World Championship in 2011 and he drove it home during the PDC Players Championship weekend in Bad Nauheim in autumn. He met Dennis Priestley in the first round at the Ally Pally, to be sure a head scratcher for a debutant, and he failed.
more at: http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/BerndRoith.html
Thursday, January 27, 2011
#darts Interview; Paul Nicholson 2011 world champs
Paul Nicholson - his round 1 performance in the worlds was fantastic.. but rnd 2? Double trouble!Talking to exclusively to Krispy @ Darts, Beers & Cheers!
If you follow on the twitter, you may have seen Paul Nicholson say he was going to do a hard hitting interview with me after he took a much needed break following the world championships, and a disappointing (in parts) 2010 for the Asset.
more at:http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=6982
If you follow on the twitter, you may have seen Paul Nicholson say he was going to do a hard hitting interview with me after he took a much needed break following the world championships, and a disappointing (in parts) 2010 for the Asset.
more at:http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=6982
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
#Darts, Beers & Cheers Brendan Doland interview
"I Started playing darts in the garage at home when I was 5 years old. My first competition was an under 18 competition when I was 12years old, which i won. Darts only got really serious for me around two and half years ago when I realised i could make good money at it."
link to full interview:
http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=4487
link to full interview:
http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=4487
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Global #Darts Interview with Justin Pipe
Justin Pipe is one of the "new" players on the PDC Pro Circuit who with some good results this year played himself up the rankings.
He one himself a place in the Grand Slam of Darts over the ITV Wild Card Qualifier and he managed to qualify for the PDC World Championship via the Players Championship Order of Merit.
Justin Pipe is the third player sponsored by the English SOD Forum.
http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/JustinPipe.html
He one himself a place in the Grand Slam of Darts over the ITV Wild Card Qualifier and he managed to qualify for the PDC World Championship via the Players Championship Order of Merit.
Justin Pipe is the third player sponsored by the English SOD Forum.
http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/JustinPipe.html
Saturday, September 25, 2010
#darts Interview with Pär Riihonen
He is the first and till now only Swedish player on the Pro Tour and in the interview he tells us that is not really easy and definitely expensive.
But he nevertheless would do it again...
Pär - Sweden once was a great darts nation, one of the founder nations of the WDF and Stefan Lord one of the big names in darts. How is it now-a-days?
A Global Darts interview - (link)
Sunday, August 08, 2010
#darts Tricia Wright interview by Charis
I had done some time ago an interview with Stacy Bromberg for SEWA and now thought I could do another one with the other finalist ot the PDC Women`s World Championship, Tricia Wright, for my own site 
.
You can find it here:
http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/TriciaWright.html
. You can find it here:
http://www.globaldarts.de/globalDartsEN/interviews/TriciaWright.html
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Interview with Paul Gillings and Anthony Urmston-Toft #darts
New ways to practice
Since March this year the sports scientist Paul Gillings and the young PDC dart pro Anthony Urmston-Toft have worked together. I met them both a short time after their partnership started at a players championship in Wigan. Now - exactly three months later - I did the following interview with them to find out more about them and their partnership. (read more...)
Since March this year the sports scientist Paul Gillings and the young PDC dart pro Anthony Urmston-Toft have worked together. I met them both a short time after their partnership started at a players championship in Wigan. Now - exactly three months later - I did the following interview with them to find out more about them and their partnership. (read more...)
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
"One Dart" Interview; Darts, Beers and Cheers,
Peter "one dart" Manley:
Just posted "Darts, Beers and Cheers'" exclusive interview with Peter "one dart" Manley - he's a great bloke, and gave me some cracking answers; http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=153
Just posted "Darts, Beers and Cheers'" exclusive interview with Peter "one dart" Manley - he's a great bloke, and gave me some cracking answers; http://www.pdc-darts.co.uk/?p=153
Friday, June 12, 2009
Exclusive - Darts1 interview - with Colin Osborne
Colin Osborne, no 13 of the PDC order of merit and runner up of the UK Open 2009, was available for this exclusive Darts1 interview, thanks a lot.
Colin Osborne was so kind and answered me some questions in between his quarterfinal and his semi-final match during the UK Open. It really was a pleasure to talk to him and I enjoyed it very much even though we ended more in a conversation then in a real interview…
Colin, you've played table tennis, yo-yo and snooker - have you got a special dexterity?
Pssst, don´t mention that!! Yes I did when I was a youth and I enjoyed it. And I think it really is a special skill and now it's something I can well use in darts. Can't one see it? (read the full interview...)
Colin Osborne was so kind and answered me some questions in between his quarterfinal and his semi-final match during the UK Open. It really was a pleasure to talk to him and I enjoyed it very much even though we ended more in a conversation then in a real interview…
Colin, you've played table tennis, yo-yo and snooker - have you got a special dexterity?
Pssst, don´t mention that!! Yes I did when I was a youth and I enjoyed it. And I think it really is a special skill and now it's something I can well use in darts. Can't one see it? (read the full interview...)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Exclusive - Darts1 interview - with John Lowe
John Lowe, three times champion of the world, two times winner of the World Masters, founder member of the PDC and darts legend, was the first to throw a Nine-Darter on TV and was available for this exclusive interview, thanks a lot.
John, you are a professional darts player now for over 30 years - is it really you did earn your living throughout only with your darts? www.darts1.de/interviews/
John, you are a professional darts player now for over 30 years - is it really you did earn your living throughout only with your darts? www.darts1.de/interviews/
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
BBC Taylor interviews....
Some recent Phil Taylor audio interviews are posted on the BBC site at the following link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/darts/default.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/darts/default.stm
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Exclusive Darts1 Interview with Terry Jenkins
Exclusive Darts1 Interview with Terry Jenkins
Terry Jenkins, current no. 5 of the world, two times winner of the Antwerp Open and Runner Up of the Premier League, World Grand Prix, World Matchplay and Las Vegas Desert Classic, was available for this exclusive Darts1 interview, thanks a lot.
When and why did you start to play darts?
I think I was around 14. My older brother and his friends often played darts at home and I wanted to join them. I always did win.
Did you have any role models? (full interview link)
Terry Jenkins, current no. 5 of the world, two times winner of the Antwerp Open and Runner Up of the Premier League, World Grand Prix, World Matchplay and Las Vegas Desert Classic, was available for this exclusive Darts1 interview, thanks a lot.
When and why did you start to play darts?
I think I was around 14. My older brother and his friends often played darts at home and I wanted to join them. I always did win.
Did you have any role models? (full interview link)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
February Superstars of Darts online newsletter - 2009
Welcome to the February Superstars of Darts online newsletter. The
speculation is finally over. Gary Anderson is a PDC player and so one of
the longest running sagas in darts comes to an end.
Superstars of Darts is delighted to bring you an exclusive interview
with Gary Anderson about the move and his future with the PDC.
*
GARY ANDERSON INTERVIEW
Gary, what has brought about your move to the PDC at this stage in your
career?
GA: I need a fresh challenge in my career at the moment and it's
something I had to do.
In our huge survey of fans, players and anyone interested in darts
shortly before Christmas, you were voted by hundreds as the second most
popular player in the sport, only just behind Phil Taylor. There has
been a growing groundswell of support behind you over the past few years
and presumably it will only get bigger now your profile is raised in the
PDC. What are your thoughts on having this level of popularity and how
you will cope with it over the coming year or so?
GA : I would like to thank all the fans who voted for me and I will be
trying my very best in the coming months. I am definitely a player who
likes being out in the crowd rather than stuck in VIP rooms.
However perhaps now fans will be able to focus on your darts rather then
when you are going to move to the PDC. It must be a relief to finally be
able to put all the will he/ won't he speculation behind you?
GA : I am there now, so hopefully I can kick on, but it may take a few
months to settle in.
Going on the pro tour and playing top level double headers most weekends
is a massive commitment for you. How will you have to adapt to this new
lifestyle and what are your thoughts about taking on the likes of
Taylor, Barneveld and Wade week in, week out?
GA : I am looking forward to playing two events in the one weekend with
my first one being Irvine in Scotland. The exhibition circiut is very
busy at the moment with the MIB team and its something I enjoy very much
as it lets you get out there and meet the fans so I will still be doing
just as many.
I can't wait to take on Phil , Raymond & James. However there are a lot
of other good players in the PDC, not just these three!
How is the feeling now that you have left the BDO, do you wish the
animosity between the PDC and BDO was less? For example your photo was
removed from the BDO website a couple of weeks beforeyour move was even
announced. Have you been wished well by organisers and officials or were
you put under pressure at Lakeside?
GA : There has been no bad feelings in my move to the PDC from anyone at
the BDO. It's like a family there. People like Martin Fitzmaurice,
Robert Holmes, Rab Butler and many more are and always will be friends
and I would like to thank them and the BDO for all there help over the
last 10 years. I will also be still working with my MIB darts partners
Gary Robson & Darryl Fitton along with Davie Hanson.
Will you always look back with disappointment that you were never able
to reach either the World Masters or Lakeside final?
GA : Not really. I am very pleased with all the events I have won
already, and I am going to hopefully add to them in the future
What are your immediate ambitions in the PDC and on the tour. What would
you be satisfied with in a year's time?
GA : My main thing must be to try and qualify for the major events and
hopefully play well.
Finally, I guess there will be a bit of a battle between you and Robert
Thornton to establish who is the PDC Scottish number one player. Will
you have half an eye on that, I am sure the fans will?!
GA : Scotland's number one or World's number one, it does not really
bother me. I just want to try and play to my best darts and see where
that takes me...
*****
WILL THEY, WON'T THEY
So Mark Webster and Gary Anderson have now been confirmed as PDC
players. Are any of the other remaining BDO World Championship
participants likely to follow? The below is my personal opinion only!
Scott Waites - He has been given a Grand Slam of Darts place in lieu of
Martin Adams third (and final) refusal but the current word is he may
stay with the BDO, however the feedback seems to change almost daily!
Simon Whitlock - Yes. Probably around September. Simon has posted on his
website that he will move to the UK later in the year and his wife has
confirmed on Superstars of Darts that they will probably move to the UK
in September and that Simon recognises that future earnings are with the
PDC.
Tony O'Shea and Darryl Fitton - I don't know! Whereas the indicators
were looking positive a few months ago, those close to the players seem
to say nothing will happen now. Both players aren't getting any younger
(no offence, chaps) so if they don't decide to move to the PDC soon,
that respective boat may pass them by. I don't get the feeling anything
is on the cards for the immediate future, but who knows what is around
the corner.
As to anyone else - your guess is as good as mine!
*****
NEWS BITS AND GOSSIP
As stated by Barry Hearn in recent Superstars of Darts interviews, 2009
is a consolidation year for the PDC, given the current global financial
climate. However there are tentative whispers of a new Pro Tour event
being considered in the Meditteranean for the second half of the year.
It is still looking unlikely that there will be any TV coverage for the
US Open this year. The event should still go ahead, probably in Atlanta.
However, rumours also abound that the European Championship could also
be moved to this timeslot (May). It's all down to TV coverage and
sponsorship.
As for the North American Darts Championships, again this should still
go ahead in Boston, but entry will be restricted to Americans and
Canadians only.
Qualification for this year's Zuiderduin Masters (one of the biggest
events on the BDO/WDF calendar) is being revised and it will level out
the playing field as far as qualification from European and UK based
tournaments is concerned. So whereas last year's tournament had a line
up very similar to Lakeside, expect some new names in the mix from
Belgium, Holland and possibly Germany for this year's tournament
The German Open this year will be the first to control alcohol use and
abuse by the juniors. As the rules for drinking vary from country to
country the German organisation are having a zero tolerance approach for
under 18s. A good move perhaps as it can lead to less players being so
reliable on drinking alcohol in order to perfom to their best and it can
only be good for the image of the sport.
And as a final teaser, the BBC have been talking to the PDC about their
future output in Darts....
*****
Finally, if you haven't already seen them - don't forget to check out
our exclusive interview with Mark Webster conducted immediately after
his move to the PDC and our brand new forum member's interview with PDC
Chairman, Barry Hearn.
Both are in the "Articles & Interviews" section of the forum.
http://www.starsofdarts.com/forums
speculation is finally over. Gary Anderson is a PDC player and so one of
the longest running sagas in darts comes to an end.
Superstars of Darts is delighted to bring you an exclusive interview
with Gary Anderson about the move and his future with the PDC.
*
GARY ANDERSON INTERVIEW
Gary, what has brought about your move to the PDC at this stage in your
career?
GA: I need a fresh challenge in my career at the moment and it's
something I had to do.
In our huge survey of fans, players and anyone interested in darts
shortly before Christmas, you were voted by hundreds as the second most
popular player in the sport, only just behind Phil Taylor. There has
been a growing groundswell of support behind you over the past few years
and presumably it will only get bigger now your profile is raised in the
PDC. What are your thoughts on having this level of popularity and how
you will cope with it over the coming year or so?
GA : I would like to thank all the fans who voted for me and I will be
trying my very best in the coming months. I am definitely a player who
likes being out in the crowd rather than stuck in VIP rooms.
However perhaps now fans will be able to focus on your darts rather then
when you are going to move to the PDC. It must be a relief to finally be
able to put all the will he/ won't he speculation behind you?
GA : I am there now, so hopefully I can kick on, but it may take a few
months to settle in.
Going on the pro tour and playing top level double headers most weekends
is a massive commitment for you. How will you have to adapt to this new
lifestyle and what are your thoughts about taking on the likes of
Taylor, Barneveld and Wade week in, week out?
GA : I am looking forward to playing two events in the one weekend with
my first one being Irvine in Scotland. The exhibition circiut is very
busy at the moment with the MIB team and its something I enjoy very much
as it lets you get out there and meet the fans so I will still be doing
just as many.
I can't wait to take on Phil , Raymond & James. However there are a lot
of other good players in the PDC, not just these three!
How is the feeling now that you have left the BDO, do you wish the
animosity between the PDC and BDO was less? For example your photo was
removed from the BDO website a couple of weeks beforeyour move was even
announced. Have you been wished well by organisers and officials or were
you put under pressure at Lakeside?
GA : There has been no bad feelings in my move to the PDC from anyone at
the BDO. It's like a family there. People like Martin Fitzmaurice,
Robert Holmes, Rab Butler and many more are and always will be friends
and I would like to thank them and the BDO for all there help over the
last 10 years. I will also be still working with my MIB darts partners
Gary Robson & Darryl Fitton along with Davie Hanson.
Will you always look back with disappointment that you were never able
to reach either the World Masters or Lakeside final?
GA : Not really. I am very pleased with all the events I have won
already, and I am going to hopefully add to them in the future
What are your immediate ambitions in the PDC and on the tour. What would
you be satisfied with in a year's time?
GA : My main thing must be to try and qualify for the major events and
hopefully play well.
Finally, I guess there will be a bit of a battle between you and Robert
Thornton to establish who is the PDC Scottish number one player. Will
you have half an eye on that, I am sure the fans will?!
GA : Scotland's number one or World's number one, it does not really
bother me. I just want to try and play to my best darts and see where
that takes me...
*****
WILL THEY, WON'T THEY
So Mark Webster and Gary Anderson have now been confirmed as PDC
players. Are any of the other remaining BDO World Championship
participants likely to follow? The below is my personal opinion only!
Scott Waites - He has been given a Grand Slam of Darts place in lieu of
Martin Adams third (and final) refusal but the current word is he may
stay with the BDO, however the feedback seems to change almost daily!
Simon Whitlock - Yes. Probably around September. Simon has posted on his
website that he will move to the UK later in the year and his wife has
confirmed on Superstars of Darts that they will probably move to the UK
in September and that Simon recognises that future earnings are with the
PDC.
Tony O'Shea and Darryl Fitton - I don't know! Whereas the indicators
were looking positive a few months ago, those close to the players seem
to say nothing will happen now. Both players aren't getting any younger
(no offence, chaps) so if they don't decide to move to the PDC soon,
that respective boat may pass them by. I don't get the feeling anything
is on the cards for the immediate future, but who knows what is around
the corner.
As to anyone else - your guess is as good as mine!
*****
NEWS BITS AND GOSSIP
As stated by Barry Hearn in recent Superstars of Darts interviews, 2009
is a consolidation year for the PDC, given the current global financial
climate. However there are tentative whispers of a new Pro Tour event
being considered in the Meditteranean for the second half of the year.
It is still looking unlikely that there will be any TV coverage for the
US Open this year. The event should still go ahead, probably in Atlanta.
However, rumours also abound that the European Championship could also
be moved to this timeslot (May). It's all down to TV coverage and
sponsorship.
As for the North American Darts Championships, again this should still
go ahead in Boston, but entry will be restricted to Americans and
Canadians only.
Qualification for this year's Zuiderduin Masters (one of the biggest
events on the BDO/WDF calendar) is being revised and it will level out
the playing field as far as qualification from European and UK based
tournaments is concerned. So whereas last year's tournament had a line
up very similar to Lakeside, expect some new names in the mix from
Belgium, Holland and possibly Germany for this year's tournament
The German Open this year will be the first to control alcohol use and
abuse by the juniors. As the rules for drinking vary from country to
country the German organisation are having a zero tolerance approach for
under 18s. A good move perhaps as it can lead to less players being so
reliable on drinking alcohol in order to perfom to their best and it can
only be good for the image of the sport.
And as a final teaser, the BBC have been talking to the PDC about their
future output in Darts....
*****
Finally, if you haven't already seen them - don't forget to check out
our exclusive interview with Mark Webster conducted immediately after
his move to the PDC and our brand new forum member's interview with PDC
Chairman, Barry Hearn.
Both are in the "Articles & Interviews" section of the forum.
http://www.starsofdarts.com/
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Superstars of Darts interview - PDC Chairman Barry Hearn
The SOD forums require registration for access to content...
We recently asked our forum members at Superstars of Darts to put forward their
questions for PDC Chairman Barry Hearn, after he volunteered to do an interview.
A good selection of the questions suggested by our forum members were put to
Barry Hearn and his responses are below.
Many thanks to Barry and the PDC for this interview on behalf of our forum
members. (full interview...)
We recently asked our forum members at Superstars of Darts to put forward their
questions for PDC Chairman Barry Hearn, after he volunteered to do an interview.
A good selection of the questions suggested by our forum members were put to
Barry Hearn and his responses are below.
Many thanks to Barry and the PDC for this interview on behalf of our forum
members. (full interview...)
Monday, February 09, 2009
Mark Webster talks to Superstars of Darts, Brand new short interview with new PDC signing
You have to be a member of the forum (Superstars of Darts) to read the interview...
Why move to the PDC at this point in your career?
At this stage I feel I need a change to get me playing like I can again,
as my form has dipped and I need something to make me focus again (full interview...)
Why move to the PDC at this point in your career?
At this stage I feel I need a change to get me playing like I can again,
as my form has dipped and I need something to make me focus again (full interview...)
Thursday, February 05, 2009
HAWAII 501, MARDLE INTERVIEW ON THE SHOWDOWN 2009
Fans at the Masters of Darts tonight can expect to see a best-ever Wayne Mardle.
Mardle, the showman of the oche known as ‘Hawaii 501,’ reckons his inclusion in the Whyte & Mackay Premier League that started last month will help him produce his best form at Hermitage Leisure Centre. (full interview...)
Mardle, the showman of the oche known as ‘Hawaii 501,’ reckons his inclusion in the Whyte & Mackay Premier League that started last month will help him produce his best form at Hermitage Leisure Centre. (full interview...)
DARTH MAPLE Feels the Force
JOHN PART INTERVIEW
John Part reckons anything could happen tonight !
Part clinched his third world title at Alexandra Palace in 2008 having previously become the first overseas player to win the BDO event in 1994 and then toppling Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in the epic PDC final in 2003 that went to a deciding set.
But the Canadian says none of that will prepare for him what lies in store tonight !
“You’ve got eight world-class players,” he said, “and the atmosphere will be electric with the crowd close to the stage, so who knows what will happen ? (full interview...)
John Part reckons anything could happen tonight !
Part clinched his third world title at Alexandra Palace in 2008 having previously become the first overseas player to win the BDO event in 1994 and then toppling Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in the epic PDC final in 2003 that went to a deciding set.
But the Canadian says none of that will prepare for him what lies in store tonight !
“You’ve got eight world-class players,” he said, “and the atmosphere will be electric with the crowd close to the stage, so who knows what will happen ? (full interview...)
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