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Step into the incredible true story of Dutch darts sensation Gian van Veen in this inspiring episode of Darts for Kids with Darren Rees, powered by Target Darts.

From growing up in the tiny village of Poederoijen in the Netherlands to becoming one of the sport’s most exciting young talents, Gian’s journey is anything but ordinary. Colourblind, he learned the dartboard through shapes and patterns instead of colours. Away from the oche, he balanced elite competition with a degree in aerospace engineering, even working in aviation logistics near Schiphol Airport.

But his rise wasn’t smooth. Battling dartitis, confidence struggles, and the pressures of expectation, Gian rebuilt his game during the quiet isolation of the pandemic.

This is Part 1 of a powerful story about resilience, mindset, and rediscovering belief — before the titles, before the big stages… when the foundation of a future star was forged. 🎯

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Get ready for one of darts’ most exciting modern rivalries in this action-packed episode of Darts for Kids — Luke vs Luke.

We dive into the incredible journeys of teenage sensation Luke Littler and former world champion Luke Humphries — from early tournaments and breakout moments to their epic World Championship battles.

Discover how two different paths led to the very top of the sport, what makes their matches so thrilling, and why this friendly rivalry is inspiring a brand new generation of darts fans.

Perfect for kids, families, and future arrowsmiths everywhere. 🎯

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In Part 2 of our Nathan Aspinall story on the Darts for Kids podcast, we follow “The Asp” through the toughest, most defining chapter of his darts career.

From regaining his PDC Tour Card at Q-School to surviving the brutal life of the ProTour, this episode charts how Nathan fought to stay among the world’s best. We relive his incredible 2019 breakthrough, including his unforgettable run to the World Championship semi-finals at Alexandra Palace and that iconic 170 checkout to win the UK Open title.

But the story does not stop there.

We explore his rise on the global stage, lifting the US Darts Masters in Las Vegas, reaching the Premier League Darts final, and cementing himself as one of the sport’s elite competitors. Then comes the ultimate test: injury, wrist problems, and the mental battle of dartitis. Challenges that would have ended many careers… but not his.

Nathan’s comeback story includes major finals, relentless world travel, and one of the biggest nights of his life, winning the World Matchplay in Blackpool.

This is a story about resilience, belief, and what happens when talent refuses to quit.

Perfect for young darts fans, families, and anyone who loves inspiring sporting stories.

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What is PDC Q-School and how did Nathan Aspinall earn his Tour Card? Discover how “The Asp” went from Stockport goalkeeper to professional darts star. From pub leagues and finance jobs to army training and Qualifying School pressure, this episode explores resilience, setbacks, and the moment belief changed everything in Aspinall’s rise.

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From big switches to bigger moments, this episode tells the incredible story of Gary Anderson, The Flying Scotsman. Discover why leaving the BDO changed everything, how pressure forged a champion, and why smooth scoring means nothing without icy doubles. From Wembley glory to world titles at Ally Pally, setbacks, comebacks, rivalries and resilience, this is a darts story about bravery, growth, and class that never fades. Perfect for kids, families, and sports fans who love real heroes and unforgettable moments.

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Discover the inspiring true story of Gary Anderson, one of the greatest darts players in history, in this fun and educational Darts For Kids episode. Learn how a quiet lad from Musselburgh in Scotland went from throwing darts in local pubs to beating legends like Phil Taylor on the world stage.

In Part 1, we explore Gary Anderson’s childhood, his working class roots, how he discovered darts in a small fishing town, and how he rose through local leagues to become a global darts superstar. Kids will hear about his smooth throwing style, his early big wins, and the moment he proved he belonged among the very best in the sport.

Perfect for young darts fans, families and children who love sports stories, this episode is packed with motivation, humour and incredible facts about one of darts’ coolest champions.

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The 2nd and final part of the audio story 'Mikey and the Magic Dartboard'.

An audio story to help kids remember their doubles and trebles.

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Mikey loves darts. Loves them. Lives for them.

Is treble 11 thirty three or something else entirely?

Then, on a family holiday, Mikey finds a dartboard that is very much not normal.

One throw sends him crashing into jungles filled with doubles, football stadiums bursting with elevens, beaches exploding with numbers and deserts where pyramids rise with every treble hit. Every dart unlocks a new world and every world makes the maths finally click.

This Darts for Kids adventure teaches children exactly what doubles and trebles mean on a dartboard, helping young players learn dart scoring, numbers and confidence through story, imagination and a bit of magic.

Because darts is not just about hitting the board.

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The 2026 World Darts Championship was not just a tournament. It was a turning point.

From the opening night at Alexandra Palace to the final dart thrown on January 3, this World Championship had everything. History. Heart. Chaos. Perfection flirting with disaster.

In this special Darts for Kids episode, Darren Rees tells the full story of the tournament from start to finish. The rise of teenage superstar Luke Littler, who defended his title at just 18 years old. The emergence of Dutch star Gian van Veen. The brilliance and power of Gary Anderson and the unforgettable moments that made Ally Pally roar.

You will hear about underdog victories from Paul Lim, Nitin Kumar, David Munyua, and Stefan Bellmont, as darts truly became a global sport. There are shock exits for legends like Peter Wright and Gerwyn Price, a near nine darter from Luke Woodhouse, and the fairytale run of restaurant owner Justin Hood.

The tournament smashed records, with over 1,000 180s hit for the first time ever, triggering a £1,000,000 donation to Prostate Cancer UK. It also delivered unforgettable drama, including the famous Ally Pally wasp and one of the youngest finals in darts history.

At the centre of it all stood Luke Littler. Back to back World Champion. Million pound winner. And the face of a brand new era.

This is the story of the tournament where darts changed forever.

Perfect for kids. Unmissable for adults. Essential listening for darts fans.

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This is the amazing story of Luke “The Nuke” Littler, the teenage darts superstar who went from throwing magnetic darts in his nappy to becoming World Champion at just 17. In this fun and inspiring episode we follow Luke’s journey from his home in Warrington to the bright lights of Alexandra Palace, learning how he practised, stayed calm under pressure and always believed in himself. You will hear how a one pound dartboard from a pound shop.

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