Inside the WDF

23/11/2022

The WDF are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached for the WDF World Championships to be held at "the home of world darts" the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green for the next three years, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Read https://dartswdf.com/

27/09/2022

OUT NOW | Europe Cup Preview!

Guests:

- Martin Heneghan on defending his Europe Cup singles title
- Patrik Kovacs on developing his game through the WDF tour
- David Concannon on becoming "Mr Super Sunday" of the Irish circuit

I also give my picks for the Singles, Pairs and Teams competitions!

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In a special WDF Europe Cup preview, Andrew is joined by Martin Heneghan, Patrik Kovacs and David Concannon. Martin (11:27) calls in to discuss defending his Europe Cup Singles title, Ireland's hopes of silverware this week, his brother's recent growth as ...

26/09/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 106!

Guest:

Reece Colley

- Booking a World Championship debut after winning his first WDF event
- Getting to fulfil a promise to his late Grandfather
- Winning the British Open with his brother's 'Argos darts'
- Taking advice from Jamie Hughes
- Being part of The Black Country's first county season

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https://insidethewdf.podbean.com/e/episode-106-reece-colley/

Andrew is joined by British Open champion Reece Colley for the latest episode of the podcast. Reece (10:29) calls in to discuss his maiden WDF title win in Bridlington, coming through a good scene in the Black Country, honing his game on the Development To...

20/09/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 105!

Guests:

Peter Machin
Shane McGuirk

- Peter on a successful 2022 season so far and aiming for a World Championship debut next year
- Shane on winning his first WDF title while on holiday
- My thoughts on last week's WDF World Masters update
- British Open review

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In this week's episode, Andrew reviews the British Open action, gives his thoughts on the World Masters update and is joined by Peter Machin and Shane McGuirk. Peter (8:44) calls in to discuss winning two titles on the WDF tour this year, 'rediscovering hi...

13/09/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 104!

Guest: Lorraine Winstanley

- Winning the Swedish Open for the fifth time
- Returning to Lakeside in April
- Winning a Women's Series event and making her Winter Gardens debut
- Her first year as Target's Head of Youth Development
- Wanting more clarity and information on the WDF majors

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The show is back after a couple of weeks away and in this episode, Andrew is joined by Lorraine Winstanley. Lorraine (6:22) calls in to discuss winning the Swedish Open for the fifth time, her return to Lakeside back in April, winning a Women's Series even...

23/08/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 103!

Guest: Darren Johnson

- Darren on travelling with Dennis Priestley and enjoying success on the WDF and Seniors Tours over the last year
- Why have we heard radio silence on the WDF majors?
- Swedish Open & Masters review

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In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by Denmark and England Open finalist Darren Johnson. DJ (11:30) calls in to discuss his darting career, travelling with Dennis Priestley, his time in the PDC, getting injured when he found a run of form in 2017, enj...

16/08/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 102!

Guests:

Jamie Lewis
Anna Forsmark

- Jamie on playing with less pressure and winning his first WDF title in 12 years at the Antwerp Open
- Anna on winning three WDF titles this year and aiming for a World Championship debut in 2023
- Swedish Open preview

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by the Antwerp Open champion Jamie Lewis and Swedish international Anna Forsmark. Jamie (5:08) calls in to discuss being inspired by Andy Fordham in the early years, winning two big WDF Youth titles in 2009, the highlights...

09/08/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 101!

Guest:

Victoria Vee Monaghan

- Victoria on winning the New Zealand Open and wanting to write more history at the WDF World Championships
- Australian Darts Open review: Should there be more events like that on the WDF calendar?
- The Antwerp Open and the importance of regular updates

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by the recent New Zealand Open champion Victoria Monaghan. Victoria (10:33) calls into the show to discuss winning the New Zealand Open and qualifying for the 2023 WDF World Championships, her background in darts, grapplin...

02/08/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 100!

Guests:

Neil Duff
Nicole Regnaud
Shaun McDonald

- Neil on life since winning the World title, promising a big few months of darts to come
- Nicole on her route into the sport, qualifying for the Australian Open and fainting in front of Adrian Lewis
- Shaun discusses his Lakeside debut before turning question master
- Australian Darts Open preview, predictions
- Listener questions

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Andrew is back for Episode 100 of the podcast, featuring Neil Duff, Nicole Regnaud and Shaun McDonald. Neil (1:08) calls in ahead of flying out to the Australian Open to discuss his year since winning the World title, feeling like he's been resting on his ...

12/07/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 99!

Guests:

Dave Prins
Brandon Weening

- Dave on making his return to televised darts this year
- Brandon on being the son of an Australian legend and preparing for a big few months ahead
- England Open venue and streaming issues
- Europe Youth Cup preview, predictions

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by the Isle of Man Open champion Dave Prins and 'The Python' Brandon Weening.  Dave (1:00) calls in to discuss having trials with Leeds United as a teenager, being a relatively late-starter in darts, making his Lakeside de...

05/07/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 98!

Guests:

Alexander Merkx
Wendy Harper

- Alexander on deciding to commit to the WDF tour after winning his first career ranking title in Lithuania
- Wendy on the return on darts to New Zealand and qualifying for the Australian Darts Open
- England Open preview and picks

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by two players who've enjoyed good starts to the year - Alexander Merkx and Wendy Harper. First, Alexander (1:12) calls in to discuss his title wins in Lithuania and Switzerland, not initially planning to play the WDF tour...

27/06/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 97!

Guest:

Haupai Puha

- Gaining confidence from reaching a CT final
- Getting his first choice walk-on at Lakeside
- An honest assessment of his performance against Ben Hazel
- A crazy trip to Barnsley to make his ProTour debut
- Booking his Australian Open place, and a potential clash with the DPNZ tour

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BVsskG526PBsjWRS2K8XA?si=d179e19f1bb84727

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-97-haupai-puha/id1447615806?i=1000567785868

Podbean: https://insidethewdf.podbean.com/e/episode-97-haupai-puha/

20/06/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 96!

Guests:

Martyn Turner
Lorraine Hyde

- Martyn on overcoming anxiety and low self-belief to play the WDF and Seniors tours with a new lease of life
- Lorraine on making her Lakeside debut back in April and international duty for Scotland this year

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/455zCWFPejCMSyA9zFs1IA?si=797feaa36baf4894

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-96-martyn-turner-lorraine-hyde/id1447615806?i=1000567080911

Podbean: https://insidethewdf.podbean.com/e/episode96-martyn-turner-lorraine-hyde/

24/05/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 95!

Guests:

David Cameron
Halli Egils

- David on preparations for his upcoming appearances at the World Seniors Masters and Madison Square Garden
- Halli on playing in a darts league on a NATO base and Iceland's prospects in the Nordic Cup this weekend
- British Internationals review
- Nordic Cup preview

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by two men looking ahead to big weekends - David Cameron and Halli Egilsson.  David (1:37) calls in to discuss his upcoming World Seniors Masters and MSG appearances, why he feels he's got a big run in him, how he got into...

17/05/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 94!

A British Internationals preview, featuring my picks and the new Wales captain Nick Kenny on:

- A difficult second year in the PDC
- Returning to the WDF circuit
- His new management team
- Leading Wales out for the British Internationals
- The players to watch in the Wales team
- His thoughts on the UKDA Magic Weekend
- His goals for 2022

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In this special British Internationals preview episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined by Welsh captain Nick Kenny.  Nick (1:23) joins to discuss his second year as a PDC Tour Card holder, not being in a good place at times last year, returning to the WDF...

17/05/2022

Luke Littler won a hat-trick of titles during the Welsh Open weekend, sealing a World Championship return in the process, as Beau Greaves claimed another top title.

11/05/2022

NEW | Episode 93!

Guests:

James Richardson
Wayne Dobinson

- James on the experience of his Lakeside debut, his new health kick, and dedicating his first WDF title to his late father-in-law
- Wayne gives the inside track on working on the 2020 BDO World Championships and organising the first Andy Fordham Memorial Open in honour of his 'best mate'
- Welsh Open review

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by two quite different guests, the recent Denmark Masters champion James Richardson and Shownights promoter Wayne Dobinson. James (1:05) discusses his win in Denmark, why he was so emotional after beating Jelle Klaasen, co...

05/05/2022

The WDF tour has gotten up to full speed over the last couple of months with three Gold-graded events held in Europe and more than 10 tournaments held worldwide.

04/05/2022

Polish teenager Sebastian Białecki sealed a 2023 WDF World Championship place during a Denmark Open weekend that also saw Deta Hedman make more history.

03/05/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 92!

Guests:

Deta Hedman
Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir

- Deta on an emotional Scottish Open win
- Lakeside not going as she'd hoped it would
- Picking the WDF events over the first two Women's Series blocks
- Captaining England at this year's British Internationals
- Ingibjörg on winning the Iceland Open for the first time
- How an arthritis diagnosis got her into playing darts
- Coaching the next generation through the JDC

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Podbean: https://insidethewdf.podbean.com/e/episode-92-deta-hedman-ingibjorg-magnusdottir/

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-92-deta-hedman-ingibjorg-magnusdottir/id1447615806?i=1000559402953

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iwZa6KOD3zcS6SzPjyg9I?si=baff1fc641e64f80

28/04/2022

James Hurrell and Deta Hedman emerged victorious at the 2022 Scottish Open, the first senior WDF darts event to be played in Scotland since the start of the pandemic, booking guaranteed spots at the 2023 WDF World Championships in the process. Andrew Sinclair recaps the action.

26/04/2022

OUT NOW | Episode 91!

Guests:

Amanda Loch
Sam Ballinger

- Amanda on 20+ hour drives to events and spending three weeks on the road travelling around Australia
- Sam on winning his maiden career ranking title
- Neither player knowing they were in the World Masters
- My thoughts on the Scottish Open

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In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by the two recent Victorian Easter Classic champions Amanda Loch and Sam Ballinger. Amanda (1:25) calls in on her way home to Queensland to discuss 20-hour drivers to play darts, winning her second career ranking ti...

23/04/2022

12/04/2022

OUT NOW | Lakeside Finals Day Special!

Guests:

Neil Duff
Beau Greaves
Lynsey Hipgrave
Tony O'Shea
Bradly Roes
Eleanor Cairns

- Reaction from all four champions
- Lynsey on her debut week of presenting the darts
- Tony on the World Seniors Tour and chasing WDF points in 2022

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Episode 90 is a Lakeside Finals Day special of the podcast, featuring all four 2022 WDF World Champions as well as presenter Lynsey Hipgrave and the three-time finalist Tony O'Shea. Lineup Neil Duff (2:08) reflects on his win over Thibault Tricole, being f...

08/04/2022

"I had a feeling, like the first game, that I didn't deserve it but I benefitted from his mistakes."

Thibault Tricole on being disappointed with his win over Andy Baetens and bettering his initial goal of a last eight place.

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An emotional Thibault Tricole joins Andrew after coming through a seven-set thriller against Andy Baetens. The pair discuss sticking with Andy's fast start, not being happy with his performance, bettering his goal of making the quarter-finals, having a pos...