We’re joined by Devon Petersen in our latest episode of the Josh’s Dartistry podcast, as ‘The African Warrior’ reflects on a rollercoaster 18 months and reveals some exciting plans for his academy in South Africa.

Josh Gorton and regular co-hosts Jon Dean and Neil Conner return to round-up all the latest darting news, with Danny Noppert’s UK Open success dominating the headlines.

We also dissect the major talking points from the opening five nights of Premier League action, with Michael van Gerwen leading the way courtesy of back-to-back triumphs in Exeter and Brighton.

Neil looks at how MvG’s recent resurgence has affected the tournament odds for this year’s roadshow, while a bumper episode also features the return of Challenge Josh, plus news regarding the PDC Women’s Series, the WDF World Championship and the World Seniors Masters.

UK Open review (10:50) – Danny Noppert was a surprise winner at Butlin’s Minehead, inflicting another heartbreaking defeat on Michael Smith in a televised final. ‘The FA Cup of Darts’ delivered yet again, with a number of surprise packages reaching the latter stages, while we also saw THREE nine-dart finishes!

Premier League Darts review (25:15) – Van Gerwen has produced glimpses of his irrepressible best over recent weeks, but Gerwyn Price’s remarkable brace of nine-darters on Night Three remains the highlight thus far, with two-time winner Gary Anderson currently cut adrift at the bottom of the table.

What are the odds? (34:20) – Van Gerwen is the bookmakers’ favourite to land a sixth Premier League title courtesy of his four-point lead at the summit, but we pick out some potential value bets, before assessing how the early-season form has impacted the betting for the 2023 PDC World Championship.

Devon Petersen – Exclusive Interview (40:45) – ‘The African Warrior’ opens up on a rollercoaster 18 months, outlines his belief that he’ll become a world champion, before revealing exciting news regarding the Devon Petersen academy in South Africa.

Challenge Josh 1:04:00) – Challenge Josh returns with a Danny Noppert special, after ‘The Freeze’ became the fourth Dutchman to lift the UK Open title with a dramatic 11-10 victory over Michael Smith.

In The News (1:26:25) – The team reflect on some major changes to the line-up for the inaugural WDF World Championship, while Josh brings us news regarding May’s World Seniors Masters, and the blistering form of Beau Greaves at the Isle of Man Darts Festival.

Q&A section (1:39:20) – The team answer a series of questions sent in by the JDP listeners to round off Episode 31. We discuss the potential for a new major televised tournament on the PDC calendar, the form of Fallon Sherrock, and the role of alcohol within the sport.

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It’s set to be an action-packed period in the darting world, with the 2022 Premier League and the World Seniors Darts Championship getting underway on Thursday, before the new Pro Tour season kicks off this weekend.

Josh Gorton and Jon Dean are on hand to cover the latest darting news, looking back on Joe Cullen’s maiden televised triumph at the season-opening Ladbrokes Masters.

‘The Rockstar’ defeated Dave Chisnall 11-9 to fulfil his darting destiny and secure a Premier League debut, and Josh caught up with the newly crowned Masters champion, to reflect on his exploits in Milton Keynes.

Ladbrokes Masters round-up (6:15) – Cullen defeated four major winners to reach his first major televised final, before edging out Chisnall to claim the £60,000 top prize. Josh talks us through his route to glory, and we also assess a difficult start to 2022 for a host of high-profile names.

Joe Cullen Exclusive (20:42) – The 32-year-old reflects on a ‘whirlwind’ few days ahead of his Premier League debut, which he believes could be ‘life-changing’ for his career. Cullen also discusses his Masters triumph, and admits he’s relishing being part of the Premier League furniture.

Premier League Darts preview (28:40) –  The eight-player line-up for this year’s revamped Premier League was announced on Monday, with European Champion Rob Cross the most notable absentee. Josh and Jon discuss the line-up and their thoughts on the new format, ahead of the opening night at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena.

World Seniors Darts Championship (41:10) –  The inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship gets underway at the iconic Circus Tavern on Thursday night. The 24-player field is headlined by 16-time world champion Phil Taylor, and Josh talks us through the draw, before offering his predictions for the event.

Q&A section (51:35) – The team answer a series of questions sent in by the listeners, with Peter Wright’s tungsten tinkering, Rob Cross’ Premier League omission and Joe Cullen’s Masters success among the talking points.

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We’re joined by the newly crowned world champion Peter Wright in our latest episode of the Josh’s Dartistry podcast, as we reflect on a thrilling World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Josh Gorton is joined by regular co-hosts Jon Dean and Neil Conner to round-up all the action from a fascinating three weeks of action in the capital, which featured three nine-dart finishes and a host of epic encounters.

However, the headlines were dominated by world No 2 Wright, who became just the sixth man in PDC history to land multiple world crowns with a 7-5 victory over Michael Smith on January 3.

Josh caught up with ‘Snakebite’ in his post-match press conference, just minutes after his triumph, and that features in a bumper episode which also sees the return of Challenge Josh, and a look ahead to Q School, the Masters and much more…

World Darts Championship review (9:05) – Wright claimed the £500,000 top prize at Ally Pally, while Michael Smith once again came agonisingly close to landing his elusive first major. Josh, Jon and Neil reflect on a wonderful tournament, and the key talking points.

Peter Wright – post-match reaction (38:25) – Wright joins an exclusive group of players to have lifted multiple PDC World Championship titles, and he discussed his pride at joining fellow Scots Gary Anderson and Jocky Wilson on two titles apiece, before insisting he had no imminent retirement plans.

Q-School preview – What are the odds? (53:05) – Over 650 players are vying for a coveted PDC Tour Card at the respective Qualifying Schools in Milton Keynes and Niedernhausen over the coming week. Josh revealed some of the big names set to be in action, while resident stats man Neil brought us some odds ahead of the event.

Challenge Josh 1:05:20) – Challenge Josh returns this week, and with the inaugural World Seniors Championship on the horizon, Jon and Neil turned back the clock to test Josh’s knowledge ahead of next month’s showpiece.

In The News (1:34:25) – The team reveal their Premier League picks for 2022, after the announcement of this year’s line-up was delayed. Josh also looks ahead to the season-opening Masters later this month, while there’s news of another major tournament added to the World Seniors circuit.

Q&A section (1:47:03) – The team answer a series of questions sent in by the JDP listeners to round off Episode 30. We discuss the impact of positive COVID-19 tests at this year’s World Championship, what it meant for the tournament, and the PDC’s decision to delay naming the 2022 Premier League Darts line-up.

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The 2022 PDC World Darts Championship gets underway on Wednesday, and as we look ahead to a thrilling three weeks of darting festivities, co-hosts Josh Gorton and Jon Dean are on hand to preview this year’s showpiece.

With resident stats man Neil Conner practising his Christmas carols, Josh and Jon take a look at how the draw shapes up, as defending champion Gerwyn Price bids to join an exclusive club by successfully retaining the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy.

We also bring you an exclusive interview with the record-breaking Steve Beaton, who will make his 31st World Championship appearance at this year’s tournament, when he plays ‘The Queen of the Palace’ Fallon Sherrock in a fascinating opening round tie.

PDC World Championship preview (5:40) – The boys run the rule over this year’s PDC World Championship, assessing the chances of Price, Peter Wright, Michael van Gerwen and Jonny Clayton et al. We also pick out some stand-out early ties and seeds that may struggle, before predicting who will be crowned 2022 world champion.

What Are The Odds? (30:00) – Josh takes us through the outright odds for this year’s PDC World Championship, with ‘The Iceman’ favourite to retain his crown. Jon and Josh also identify a few markets that could provide value over the coming weeks.

Steve Beaton Exclusive (37:00) – ‘The Bronzed Adonis’ is in typically positive mood as he reveals his pride at making World Championship history, while he also discusses his desire to land another major title, and the prospect of an Ally Pally showdown against trailblazer Sherrock.

In The News (53:10) –  Josh has news regarding two players who have been forced to withdraw from this year’s PDC World Championship, and we also look ahead to the inaugural stagings of the WDF World Championship and the World Seniors Darts Championship in January.

Q&A section (1:09:30) – Josh answers a series of questions sent in by the listeners, with Steve Beaton, Adrian Lewis and Raymond van Barneveld among the topics of conversation.

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We’re joined by Sky Sports expert Wayne Mardle in our latest episode of the Josh’s Dartistry Darts podcast, as we reflect on a thrilling Grand Slam of Darts, Fallon Sherrock’s history-making exploits, Gerwyn Price’s latest success, and much more!

Josh Gorton is joined by regular co-hosts Jon Dean and Neil Conner to round-up all the action from Wolverhampton, and we also look ahead to the Players Championship Finals – the final tournament before the annual pilgrimage to Alexandra Palace.

Price scooped his third Grand Slam crown in four years at the Aldersley Leisure Village with victory over world No 2 Peter Wright, while Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson produced some imperious displays, which augurs well with the World Championships on the horizon…

Grand Slam of Darts review (7:57) – Gerwyn Price lifted the coveted Eric Bristow Trophy in Wolverhampton, but the headlines were dominated by Fallon Sherrock, who performed magnificently to reach the last eight. We also saw some of the sport’s most talented youngsters emerge, plus there was the return of a certain Raymond van Barneveld.

Wayne Mardle – Exclusive Interview (31:10) – Friend of the show Wayne Mardle was in fine form as he reflected on a thrilling Grand Slam. ‘Hawaii 501’ offered his thoughts on the performances of Price and Van Gerwen, Sherrock’s Premier League prospects, her potential impact on the sport, and some early predictions ahead of Ally Pally.

What are the odds? (1:00:50) – We look ahead to the Players Championship Finals, which began on Friday afternoon. Our resident stats man Neil Conner brings us odds for this year’s event in Minehead, with Michael van Gerwen defending his title, and we also delve into the current odds ahead of next month’s World Championship.

Challenge Josh 1:13:50) – Fallon Sherrock is the talk of the darting world right now, so Neil tests Josh’s knowledge of ‘The Queen of the Palace’ in another unmissable edition of Challenge Josh!

In The News (1:36:35) – The boys reflect on Jamie Hughes’ absence at the Players Championship Finals due to COVID-19, nine-darters involving Martin Adams and Luke Littler, plus there is news about the big stage return of the legendary ‘Singapore Slinger’ Paul Lim.

Q&A section (1:45:15) – The team answer a series of questions sent in by the JDP listeners. We discuss the upcoming PDC World Youth Championship, the qualification criteria among International qualifiers at Ally Pally, and the typical pre-match preparations adopted by darting professionals.

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The Grand Slam of Darts gets underway in Wolverhampton this weekend, and to celebrate, we have a bonus episode featuring an interview with Radio X DJ Polly James – the newest addition to the Sky Sports Darts team.

Jose de Sousa will be defending his crown at the Aldersley Leisure Village from November 13-21, and ‘The Special One’ is one of four former winners featuring in the 32-player field, with Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price bidding to add to their Grand Slam hauls.

There’s also the return of Raymond van Barneveld, making his first appearance in front of the Sky Sports cameras since coming out of retirement, while Fallon Sherrock and Lisa Ashton are flying the flag for the women’s game, taking on Peter Wright and Van Gerwen respectively in their opening games.

Polly will be on interview duty for Sky Sports during the tournament, and we caught up with her to discuss her love of the sport, her journey into the darting media, and most importantly, her Grand Slam of Darts predictions!

The last 12 months have been a glorious period for Welsh darts, with Gerwyn Price becoming world champion and world No 1, Jonny Clayton winning four major titles in 2021, while the pair also led Wales to World Cup glory last November.

Polly believes the coveted Eric Bristow Trophy will be heading back to Wales this year, but who will it be? All we can guarantee is high-quality darting drama over the next nine days, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the arrows!

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In our latest episode of the Josh’s Dartistry Darts Podcast, Josh Gorton is joined by regular co-hosts Jon Dean and Neil Conner to round-up the latest darting action.

Following a four-month hiatus, the boys are back to dissect a busy period in the darting world, including the World Cup of Darts, a World Series event in Copenhagen, the Gibraltar Darts Trophy and the start of the PDC Women’s Series.

Josh also caught up with ‘The Highlander’ John Henderson, who teamed up with Peter Wright to lead Scotland to World Cup glory in Hamburg – their second World Cup crown in three years.

World Cup of Darts review (11:20) – The team reflect on an intriguing World Cup in Germany, which saw seventh seeds Scotland prevail against unseeded Austria in an unlikely final. We also assess a disappointing campaign for England and Netherlands, who continue to struggle in the absence of Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld.

John Henderson Interview (17:20) – The amiable Scot described his World Cup win as the ‘best night of my life’, and Hendo discusses winning his first PDC title, his pride at representing his country, and his hopes of using his success as a springboard for a revival.

September round-up: (30:18) – Josh talks us through an eventful month of darts, which saw Michael van Gerwen claim his first title of 2021 at the Nordic Masters. The Dutchman defeated Fallon Sherrock in the final, and ‘The Queen of the Palace’ was the star of the PDC Women’s Series, while Gerwyn Price completed a European Tour double in Gibraltar.

What are the odds? (46:18) – Our resident stats man Neil Conner brings us odds for this year’s World Grand Prix, as Gerwyn Price bids to defend his title in the double-start event. We also look at the latest odds for this year’s PDC World Championship, which is just over two months away.

Challenge Josh (55:33) – Challenge Josh returns as Neil tests Josh’s knowledge of all things John Henderson in a very entertaining episode!

In The News (1:24:50) – The boys reflect on the tragic passing of Kyle Anderson last month, and pay tribute to the Australian’s legacy within the sport. There’s also news regarding Simon Whitlock, after ‘The Wizard’ produced some magical darts in his local league in Portsmouth.

Q&A section (1:30:50) – The team answer a series of questions sent in by the JDP listeners. We discuss the controversy surrounding the qualifying criteria for the European Championship, and whether Rob Cross can regain the form that catapulted him to World Championship glory on debut back in 2018.

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The tenth episode of ‘The Bounce Out’ features an exclusive interview with Premier League debutant and current Masters champion Jonny Clayton, as regular co-hosts Josh Gorton and Jon Dean round up the latest darting action.

With resident stats man Neil Conner gearing up for his return, Josh and Jon reflect on the latest Premier League action, which saw Glen Durrant and Rob Cross eliminated from the competition on Judgement Night, before Josh assesses the latest odds ahead of the tournament’s resumption.

We also dissect the main talking points from PDC Super Series 3 in Niedernhausen, while Josh brings us an exclusive interview with World Cup winner Jonny Clayton, who discusses his blistering start to 2021, including his maiden individual televised title and a Premier League debut in the process.

Premier League Darts: Nights 6-9 Review (8:55) – It is all eyes on the race for the play-offs in the Premier League, with just five points separating the remaining eight players. Nathan Aspinall and Dimitri Van den Bergh currently lead the way, but who are the bookmakers backing as the tournament approaches the latter stages?

Jonny Clayton Exclusive (32:15) – The Welshman is in buoyant mood as he assesses his stunning start to 2021. Clayton discusses the catalyst behind his terrific form during the last six months, before revealing his pride at becoming part of the darting elite. He also explains his reluctance to give up his job as a plasterer; outlining his major aspirations.

PDC Super Series 3 Round-Up (47:15) – There were a host of established names absent from the recent PDC Super Series, but there was no shortage of quality performances in Niedernhausen. Josh runs through the major stories from the four days of Pro Tour action, which featured four different winners, plus four nine-dart finishes.

Challenge Josh (58:45) – Josh is thrown a curveball this week, as his knowledge is put to the test with the impromptu return of ‘Challenge Josh’. Jon takes the reigns in Neil’s absence, and following Josh’s earlier interview with Jonny Clayton, the latest edition is a topical one, based on the in-form ‘Ferret’.

Q&A section (1:20:15) – The team answer questions sent in by the listeners to conclude the latest episode. There’s questions on the European Tour, Michael van Gerwen’s struggles, a potential change in format with regards to Premier League elimination, plus Josh and Jon also reflect on potential candidates to win the sport’s triple crown.

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The ninth episode of ‘The Bounce Out’ features an exclusive interview with darting legend Bob Anderson, as regular co-hosts Josh Gorton and Jon Dean are joined by a special guest – Sky Sports guru Raz Mirza!

We reflect on a thrilling start to the 2021 Premier League Darts season, which featured two nine-dart finishes across the opening five nights of action, as debutant Jonny Clayton tops the table heading into the second phase of the competition.

Josh and Jon assess their Premier League predictions they made ahead of the tournament, and with our resident stats man Neil Conner absent due to a hectic schedule, Josh brings us updated Premier League odds, including outright and elimination markets.

We also have an exclusive interview with former world champion and three-time World Masters winner Bob Anderson, who is one of the confirmed participants for the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship next year.

Premier League Darts: Nights 1-5 Review (8:28) – This year’s Premier League was touted as being potentially the most unpredictable since the tournament’s inception in 2005 and so it has proved. Just three points separate the top nine in the table, and Josh, Raz and Jon dissect the opening five nights of darting drama, looking at which players have flourished, and those that are floundering.

Premier League Predictions & Odds (47:58) In the absence of our regular odds man Neil Conner, Josh brings us the latest Premier League Darts odds, brought to you by Sporting Bet. We discuss some potential value for players to top the table, before offering our predictions on who will be eliminated on Judgement Night.

Bob Anderson Exclusive (52:56) – The legendary ‘Limestone Cowboy’ joins the Josh’s Dartistry Podcast to discuss his participation in the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship, which is due to take place in February 2022. Anderson also reflects on a series of career highlights, before paying tribute to darting icon Eric Bristow, just days after the third anniversary of his death.

In The News (1:09:10) – Josh provides an update on this year’s World Cup of Darts, plus news of four World Series events being rescheduled until 2022. We also look ahead to some impending Pro Tour action, with Super Series 3 set to take place in Niedernhausen later this month.

Q&A section (1:23:50) – The team answer questions sent in by the listeners to conclude the latest episode. There’s questions on protocols surrounding Covid testing, Glen Durrant’s current form, while we also offer our verdicts on who will be the next first-time major winner.

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The eighth episode of ‘The Bounce Out’ features an exclusive interview with UK Open finalist Luke Humphries, as Josh Gorton is joined by regular co-hosts Jon Dean and Neil Conner to discuss the latest darting news.

We reflect on an action-packed start to the new season, which has seen eight Players Championship events and the UK Open staged in the space of a month, featuring eight different winners and a multitude of nine-dart finishes.

Josh, Jon and Neil offer their top four and elimination predictions ahead of this year’s Premier League – which gets underway next month – while our resident odds expert Neil gives us the lowdown on how the Super Series and the UK Open has impacted the tournament betting.

Josh also brings us an exclusive interview with former World Youth champion Humphries – conducted prior to Super Series 2 – as ‘Cool Hand’ reflects on reaching his first major final, before outlining his Premier League ambitions.

Super Series & UK Open Round-Up (7:15): The team reflect on an eventful start to the ranking season, after James Wade lifted his third UK Open crown to secure his tenth major triumph. Jonny Clayton and Joe Cullen starred at the Super Series, while Raymond van Barneveld, Callan Rydz, Brendan Dolan, Gerwyn Price and Peter Wright also picked up titles.

Luke Humphries Exclusive (35:50) – The 26-year-old reflects on reaching his first major televised final at the UK Open, his dazzling semi-final display against Michael van Gerwen, the key to improving his Pro Tour results and his aspirations of becoming a permanent Premier League fixture in the near future.

Premier League Preview & Odds? (54:10) Our resident stats man Neil brings us odds ahead of next month’s Premier League, before the boys offer their contrasting predictions ahead of this year’s showpiece, which will see Glen Durrant bidding to retain his title.

Talking Points (1:04:30) – There are plenty of topics to discuss, including Van Gerwen’s absence at the Super Series, and Wright’s insistence that the Dutchman will not win a major title in 2021. We also debate whether James Wade was unfortunate to miss out on Premier League selection this year…

Q&A section (1:15:40) – The team answer questions sent in by the listeners to conclude the latest episode. There’s questions on Corey Cadby’s future, the merits of the current Qualifying School system, Gerwyn Price’ status as world No 1, and Wright’s controversial comments surrounding his old foe Van Gerwen.

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