Darts For Kids

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Welcome back to the Darts for Kids podcast with Darren Rees, the family-friendly darts podcast where kids and parents can discover the incredible stories behind the biggest stars in world darts. This episode is Part 2 of the amazing story of Gian van Veen, one of the most exciting young players in the PDC World Darts Championship era. Perfect for young darts fans, families, and anyone learning about the sport, this episode explores how Dutch darts star Gian van Veen rose from a small village in the Netherlands to become one of the top ranked players in professional darts. You’ll hear how Gian battled through dartitis, pressure, and setbacks, rebuilt his game, and stormed onto the PDC Challenge Tour and Development Tour, winning multiple titles and announcing himself as part of the next generation of world darts talent. We relive his incredible journey through the PDC World Youth Championship, his dramatic European Championship victory, and his explosive run at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) where he reached the world final against teenage sensation Luke Littler. Along the way you’ll hear about giant averages, 180 scoring power, dramatic checkouts including the legendary 170 “Big Fish”, and one magical moment every darts fan dreams of… a perfect nine-dart finish. But this story is about more than trophies. It’s about resilience, belief, and the remarkable meaning behind the name Gian. If you love darts podcasts for kids, family sports podcasts, inspiring sporting stories, and the excitement of the PDC world of darts, this episode is packed with drama, inspiration and darting history. 🎯 Darts for Kids – the family darts podcast bringing the sport to the next generation of fans Thanks to Target Darts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. 🎯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. 🎯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. Powered by Target Darts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Part 2 of 2: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the brilliant people at: ⁠www.target-darts.co.uk 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. Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the brilliant people at: www.target-darts.co.uk Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com Mikey loves darts. Loves them. Lives for them. There is just one tiny problem… the numbers keep wobbling. Is treble 11 thirty three or something else entirely? Why does double 12 suddenly make his brain go blank? 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. It is about understanding the numbers. 🎯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠ Dartsforkidspodcast@gmaill.com 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit www.target-darts.co.uk 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bullseye Maths: https://www.pdc.tv/maths Get your 180's in: Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com Join Darren Rees on a trip to the world famous Ally Pally for some bullseye maths and an interview or two with a couple of top players! @DarrenRees_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com In the final part of our Paul Lim story, we explore how a darts legend refused to slow down. From stunning Gary Anderson and Peter Wright at the World Cup of Darts, to breaking records on the biggest stage in the sport in his seventies, Paul Lim proves that age does not define greatness. This is a story about passion, pride, longevity and love for the game, told for kids and families who believe it is never too late to chase the bullseye 🎯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com Before walk on music, before packed arenas and before darts became a global spectacle, there was Paul Lim. In Part 1 of this Darts for Kids two parter, discover the incredible early journey of the Singapore Slinger. From growing up in Singapore to working long hours as a professional chef in London, Papua New Guinea and the United States, Paul Lim’s story is one of graft, patience and belief. Hear how his love of sport, calm focus and worldwide travels led to one of the most famous moments in darts history, the first ever nine dart finish at a World Championship. This is where the legend begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Part 2, the Josh Rock story explodes onto the world stage. From lockdown darts and Q School success to record breaking performances, a televised nine darter, World Youth Championship glory and major PDC titles. Hear how Josh Rock became a World Cup winner, a top eight player in the world and one of darts’ most likeable stars. The Rock keeps rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover the early life of Josh “Rocky” Rock, one of the most exciting young darts players in the world. In Part 1, Darts for Kids explores his childhood in Northern Ireland, growing up in Broughshane, learning darts from his dad, playing football, facing adults in pub leagues and grafting through factory shifts. A story of patience, discipline and quiet belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 2nd and final part of the Stephen Bunting story! Enjoy and remember to get your 180's! In to Dartsforkidspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Step 1: Listen to 🎯 The Incredible Story of Darts – From Arrows to the O2 Arena! Step 2: Tell me where I said Big Foot landed his three darts. Step 3: Email your answer to DartsForKidsPodcast@gmail.com Winner announced on 3 January 2026. Prize: One set of Luke Littler G1 darts. Terms and Conditions: • Only one entry per household. • UK entrants only. • The prize will be dispatched directly by Target Darts. • No cash alternative. • The winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me this week as we dive into the inspiring early life of Stephen Bunting. In this episode we explore how a young lad from Fazakerley fell in love with darts, trained at home with his dad and found strength through the toughest moments of his childhood. From social clubs in Liverpool to playing grown ups before he was even 15, this is the uplifting first chapter of Stephen Bunting’s journey and how a future champion first picked up his darts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show would not be possible without the amazing support of Target. Whether you are a pro on television or picking up darts for the very first time, they have everything you could ever need. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.target-darts.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Huw Ware answers some questions and talks about his career! Check out his own show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/12LgSBoKAXZwuRt0FmzAId Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices