Tops and Tales Darts Podcast with Huw Ware

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  Dennis Priestley: “I hope they appreciate the sacrifice we went through” 10.08.2026 1h 1min

  Download SAILY in your app store and use code topstales at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/topstales On this episode of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with his favourite ever dart player, Dennis “The Menace” Priestley. The pair discuss the impact the split had on him which came to a head at the 1993 “World Championship of turmoil.” From taking on Phil Taylor to the story behind losing the inaugural World Matchplay final to Larry Butler. From coming through health scares such as his deteriorating eyesight and prostate cancer, to his renaissance in the late 2000s which saw him play in front of 5,000 people in Sheffield in the Premier League. From being a proud Yorkshireman to how he’d sum up his career, it’s all in here and more on this latest episode of Tops and Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Reece Ward reveals what The Traitors is REALLY like! 03.08.2026 1h 10min

  In this episode of Tops and Tales, PDC darts referee Huw Ware is joined by one of the stars of the biggest competition reality show in the UK, Reece Ward who competed in Series Four of the Traitors. The pair talk about their mutual love of darts before talking about Reece’s experience on The Traitors. From initially being given a “Maybe” at his audition to his first days at Ardross Castle, from the family tree to Fiona and Rachel’s blow-up, from whether he expected to be murdered to his emotional moment leading to a national conversation about men’s mental health, it’s all in this episode and more of behind the scenes of The Traitors UK! With thanks to Canopi Studios, Cardiff. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here: https://dartsmarathon.macmillan.org.uk/users/huw-ware?share_id=118&share_type=social_image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joe Cullen: “I had to grow up fast. Now I take nothing for granted” 27.07.2026 45min

  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/topstales Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In the third episode of this series of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with Joe Cullen to talk about his career in darts. The pair talk about how Joe got into darts including his debut on the television show Phil Taylor’s New Kids On The Oche! They talk about how becoming a father at 18 years old meant sacrificing an early career in darts, how those times shaped him into the dart player he is today, his memories of winning the Masters three months after his mum passed away, missing the most expensive dart in history, his resilience on the Oche, where he sees his game today and so much more! With thanks to The Sun Inn at Lightcliffe. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here: https://dartsmarathon.macmillan.org.uk/users/huw-ware?share_id=118&share_type=social_image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Liam Williams: “I organised the darts tournaments at Wales camps” 20.07.2026 51min

  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/topstales Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In a landmark episode of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with Welsh rugby great Liam Williams. The pair talk about Liam’s love for darts and stories of he organised the darts tournaments at Wales rugby camps. They discuss how Warren Gatland got the best out of him and the team, mixed feelings about missing two Wales World Cup semi-finals through injury, what has gone wrong for Welsh rugby, overcoming his stammer, life post-retirement and more! Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Luke Humphries: "Beating anxiety was my biggest victory" 18.07.2026 1h 16min

  Download SAILY in your app store and use code topstales at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/topstales In the first episode of a brand new series of the new-look Tops and Tales Darts Podcast, Huw Ware sits down with one of THE biggest names in the sport, Luke Humphries. Luke tells Huw the story of the day he picked up his MBE at Windsor Castle from Prince William, playing darts at Number Ten with then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, how to become a serial winner in darts, his relationship with Luke Littler and how overcoming anxiety is the greatest achievement of his career. All of this and more in the first episode of a brand new series of Tops and Tales. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. ⁠Link to donate here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gerwyn Price: “I play with my heart on my sleeve” 02.02.2026 45min

  Huw Ware sits down with former World Champion and “The Iceman” Gerwyn Price for the series three finale of Tops and Tales. From his rugby roots in the valleys to life on the Pro Tour, Gerwyn opens up on crowd perception, winning on the biggest stages, and why authenticity has always been at the core of his game. He reflects on sliding doors moments, his relationship with Jonny Clayton, family life on the road, and even reveals plans for a new farm and potential documentary. Honest, reflective, and full of insight into the man behind the myth, this is a must-listen season closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Richie Burnett: “I’ll carry on playing until the day I drop” 26.01.2026 50min

  A Welsh darting, and sporting legend Richie Burnett sits down with Huw Ware for this episode of Tops and Tales. Honest, raw and authentically himself, Richie talks a difficult childhood and how he related to the darting stars and characters of the 1980s. The pair discuss how the political climate of the mid '90s when Richie first rose to prominence still rankles with him, plus how he has overcome dartitis, the most painful defeat of his career and his ban from the sport in 2015, to still come back to the oche for more. Hear stories of the legends of the sport from Jocky Wilson to Luke Littler, impressions from Mowgli to Sesame Street, this episode has it all from one of the greatest characters in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Luke Woodhouse: "Always work on the positives” 19.01.2026 50min

  This episode of Tops and Tales sees Huw Ware sit down with a player very much on the upward curve in darts right now, Luke Woodhouse. The pair discuss playing golf to switch off from darts and the pair’s shared admiration for Freddie Mercury, before the conversation turns to darts. Luke talks openly about how he has improved his technique, his temperament and what he’s learned against the backdrop of the grind of the PDC ProTour circuit whilst lending his advice to any budding darts player. Luke also talks about his future ambitions for the sport and what he thinks the future of the sport will look like amidst all the youngsters coming through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Charlie Corstorphine: “There’s a lot more to darts refereeing now” 12.01.2026 57min

  In the latest episode of Tops and Tales, darts referee Huw Ware sits down with another darts referee! It’s Charlie Corstorphine’s turn in the chair and the two referees talk about the ins and outs of darts refereeing, advice from George Noble and stories from Charlie’s career stood next to the dartboard. Huw also asks Charlie about his decision to step away from the BDO before the 2020 BDO World Championships, how he joined the PDC, the future of darts refereeing, his passion for running in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dave Allen: "There's no other sport globally which has such a breadth of competitors and the opportunities we can offer" 05.01.2026 54min

  Since 2004, Dave Allen has been the PDC’s Head of Media and has seen first-hand the growth of the sport ever since. He is now leaving his role to become the PDC’s newly formed Head of Development, but not before he sits down with Huw Ware to talk about his life and times as the PDC’s Head of Media including teaching cameramen not to rustle their crisp packets, walking the Great Wall of China, and how two decades of hard work has led to darts becoming one of the biggest global sports in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  John McDonald: "I'll miss being part of a team. Nothing lasts forever, we all must move on" 03.01.2026 48min

  Since making his debut at The Showdown between Phil Taylor and Andy Fordham at the Circus Tavern, MC John McDonald has been the face of PDC darts for over two decades. Now, as he prepares to MC his final match before retirement, the 2026 World Darts Championship Final, John reminisces with Huw Ware about how his time in the military shaped him as a human being, including how a close shave with a goat nearly cost him his place there! John also tells us how he became a sports MC, how he always wanted to work for Barry Hearn, the backstage story of The Showdown after Andy Fordham was sadly taken ill, stories of his friendship with Russ Bray, Sid Waddell, it's all here and more in this special episode of Tops and Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Martin Schindler: “Hopefully Germany can still have a bigger impact on the darting world” 29.12.2025 1h 5min

  In this week's episode of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with Germany’s number one, Martin Schindler. Huw and Martin discuss Martin’s beginnings with PDC Europe working as a STEWARD(!), how losing his Tour Card toughened him up as a dart player, the future of German darts, famously beating England in the World Cup and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dimitri Van den Bergh: "Follow your dreams" 22.12.2025 58min

  This week’s episode of Tops and Tales sees Huw Ware sit down with arguably the greatest player to ever come from Belgium, Dimitri Van den Bergh. The two go in-depth, about Dimitri’s background in darts, lessons from the PDC ProTour and living with Peter and Jo Wright during the COVID pandemic. The two discuss Dimitri’s memories of winning the World Matchplay and UK Open, before discussing what has been a very tough 2025 for “The Dream Maker”, culminating in why he made the decision to step away from the ProTour in Rosmalen and how he now sees his future in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Josh Rock: "You've always got the next day" 15.12.2025 50min

  Huw Ware sits down with one of the brightest young stars in the game of darts today, Josh Rock. A World Cup of Darts Champion with Team Northern Ireland, as well as a former World Youth Champion, Josh talks to Huw about how he handles having the darts the world at his feet at only 24 years of age, as well as the story of how he won the World Cup with Daryl Gurney in a thrilling final against Team Wales. Josh also talks growing up in County Antrim as a Manchester United-mad football fan, his emotions on the oche including his tears as a ten year-old after losing his first ever match in a pub! The pair talk about Josh’s friendship with Luke Littler, how he unwinds with his family including becoming an ambassador for autism, as well as so much more! It’s all here in a brand new episode of Tops and Tales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gary Anderson: “I used to panic. There’s no expectation any more, the fire is still there” 11.12.2025 49min

  For the first episode of a brand new series, Huw Ware is joined by darts legend Gary Anderson. The two talk about the first nine darts that Gary ever threw, his darts upbringing in the pubs and clubs of Scotland, establishing himself on the world stage, defecting from the BDO to the PDC, what clicked in his game to take him to defeating Phil Taylor in an epic World Final, what Gary Anderson is really like away from the oche, his future and so much more! It’s all packed into the first episode of a brand new series of Tops and Tales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ryan Searle: “I don’t know what it’s like to see the dartboard through a decent pair of eyes” 18.08.2025 50min

  In the series finale of the second series of Tops and Tales, Ryan Searle sits down with Huw Ware to discuss heavy metal, his battle with Dominant Optic Atrophy and everything he’s doing to raise awareness of it, how he sums up his career to date and what he needs to change to take his game to the next level. I’m teaming up with PlutoTV, the free streaming service that’s home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees, just non-stop darting action as well as thousands of movies and shows, all for free. Use the link https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Remember to subscribe and rate the podcast as it really helps it to grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss an episode. Let us know your favourite Ryan Searle moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Callan Rydz: “When I’m happy, I know I can do it” 11.08.2025 54min

  Huw Ware sits down with the winner of three ProTour titles Callan Rydz to talk about his love of Newcastle United, his runs to the quarter-finals of the World Championships including his epic match with Michael Van Gerwen, fielding questions about his attitude and temperament towards the game, the influence of close friends on getting him to this point in his career, as well as so much more! I’m teaming up with PlutoTV, the free streaming service that’s home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees, just non-stop darting action as well as thousands of movies and shows, all for free. Use the link https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Remember to subscribe and rate the episode as it really helps it to grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss an episode. Let us know your favourite Callan Rydz moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gian Van Veen: "You're the one in control, that's when my confidence grew" 04.08.2025 49min

  In the latest episode of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with a young player with huge potential in the world of darts, the Netherlands' Gian Van Veen. The pair discuss school-darts balance growing up, coming through the MODUS Super Series, Development Tour and Challenge Tour setup, allowing himself to believe how good he is at darts, the future of youth darts and how his battle with dartitis made him a better player.... I'm teaming up with PlutoTV, the free streaming service that's home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees, just non-stop darting action as well as thousands of shows and movies, all for free. Use the link ⁠⁠https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad ⁠⁠and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Remember to subscribe and rate this podcast as it really helps it to grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss an episode. Let us know your favourite Gian Van Veen moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Beau Greaves: "I want to say no I can't, but deep down I know I have the game to do it" 28.07.2025 51min

  She's arguably the darting world's greatest winning machine today, and now you can hear from Beau Greaves as we discuss being a darting star from the age of ten, how that affected her school life, her challenges navigating the pubs and clubs on the darting scene from that early age, where she would like to see the women's game in ten years time, her own future, and her battle with dartitis, all in this latest episode of Tops and Tales! I'm teaming up with PlutoTV, the free streaming service that's home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees, just non-stop darting action as well as thousands of shows and movies, all for free. Use the link ⁠https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad ⁠and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Remember to subscribe and rate this podcast as it really helps it to grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss an episode. Let us know your favourite Beau Greaves moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Paul Nicholson: "If I had my time again, I wouldn't do anything differently" 21.07.2025 1h 25min

  In the latest episode of Tops and Tales, one of the most colourful personalities of modern times talks to Huw Ware about growing up in Northumberland, applying to become a PDC referee, why he moved to Australia and why he came back, his memories of his PDC debut, his relationship with darts crowds, his highest and lowest moments and so much more! It’s all here as we talk about the life and times with Paul Nicholson! I'm teaming up with PlutoTV, the free streaming service that's home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees, just non-stop darting action as well as thousands of shows and movies, all for free. Use the link https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Remember to subscribe and rate this podcast as it really helps it to grow. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss an episode. Let us know your favourite Paul Nicholson moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices