Tops and Tales Darts Podcast with Huw Ware

<p>Join PDC Darts referee Huw Ware for Tops and Tales, the podcast that gives you the chance to hear from the world's best darts players! From the experiences which have helped to shape them into the darts players we see today to what makes them tick off the oche, we talk about anything and everything, having a few laughs along the way!</p><p>Follow the podcast on socials: @topsandtales</p>

Ryan Searle: “I don’t know what it’s like to see the dartboard through a decent pair of eyes”

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

08-18
48:37

Callan Rydz: “When I’m happy, I know I can do it”

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

08-11
55:26

Gian Van Veen: "You're the one in control, that's when my confidence grew"

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

08-04
44:40

Beau Greaves: "I want to say no I can't, but deep down I know I have the game to do it"

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

07-28
49:33

Paul Nicholson: "If I had my time again, I wouldn't do anything differently"

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

07-21
01:26:22

Adrian Lewis: “When you find it easy, in steps complacency”

After taking a break from the professional game in 2023, hear from two-time world champion Adrian Lewis in a short, 25-minute interview where Adrian talks to Huw Ware about his time on the oche including the trophies and the incidents. They talk about what brought Adrian’s time on the PDC circuit to an end, his home life and how that balances with his darts today, as well as his future plans including whether he plans to return to the PDC ProTour. 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 Adrian Lewis moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-14
26:39

Paul Lim: "Life is precious. You have to be positive. Then you can look forward"

Go behind the curtain of Paul Lim's life as the darting legend reveals all on his extraordinary, globe-trotting life and career in darts. Some of the stories even shock Huw Ware! If you want to find a story about a darts career that's about overcoming challenges with heart and gusto, look no further than Paul Lim's. Enjoy. 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 Lim moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-07
01:08:55

Damon Heta: "You realise this is what you're sacrificing"

On Episode Three of Season Two, Huw Ware meets Australian darting icon Damon Heta to talk about his life and career in darts. From growing up as a sporty kid to his apprenticeship in metal roofing, playing darts in Australia, the decision to move to the other side of the world to pursue the PDC circuit, his personal struggles through COVID including the loss of his friend whom he first met in Year One in school, Kyle Anderson, and so much more, here is the life and times of Damon Heta. 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 this 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 Damon Heta moments in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-30
57:20

Jonny Clayton: "I'm giving my children what my parents gave me, a future"

On Episode Two of Tops and Tales Huw Ware sits down with Jonny Clayton to discuss his days playing rugby with Nigel Owens, the state of Welsh rugby today, his darting career both present and future, and the story of his incredible run to the World Matchplay final amidst personal heartache. I'm teaming up with PlutoTV - the free streaming service that's home to the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on PlutoTV. No sign-up required, no fees - just nonstop darts action and thousands of shows and movies, all for free. Use this link https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad and download the PlutoTV app to start streaming on your smart television. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast as it really helps the podcast to grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-23
01:00:04

Bobby George Part Two: "I ain't got no regrets, son!"

In celebration of his new book "Still Here: The King of Bling!" Bobby George sits down with Huw Ware to discuss his entire life story. It's all in here...his childhood, getting into darts aged 30, choosing the exhibition circuit over the professional circuit, his world final and off-the-oche relationship with Eric Bristow, playing another world final with a broken back, the split between the BDO and the PDC, his extensive television career and so much more! So many stories and memories in this HUGE, not to be missed episode. I’m teaming up with Pluto TV — the free streaming service that’s home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on Pluto TV. No sign-ups, no fees — just nonstop darts action and thousands of shows and movies, all for free.  Use this link⁠ https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad⁠ and download the Pluto TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-16
41:41

Bobby George Part One: "I ain't got no regrets, son!"

In celebration of his new book "Still Here: The King of Bling!" Bobby George sits down with Huw Ware to discuss his entire life story. It's all in here...his childhood, getting into darts aged 30, choosing the exhibition circuit over the professional circuit, his world final and off-the-oche relationship with Eric Bristow, playing another world final with a broken back, the split between the BDO and the PDC, his extensive television career and so much more! So many stories and memories in this HUGE, not to be missed episode. I’m teaming up with Pluto TV — the free streaming service that’s home to the new season of the MODUS Super Series. Watch every match live and exclusive, only on Pluto TV. No sign-ups, no fees — just nonstop darts action and thousands of shows and movies, all for free.  Use this link https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad and download the Pluto TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-16
01:05:28

Tops and Tales Season Two Trailer

The wait is finally over as Monday 16th June sees a brand new season of Tops and Tales. Available on YouTube, Spotify and everywhere you get your podcasts from! Ten episodes across ten weeks every Monday 6am GMT. I'm delighted to be partnered by PlutoTV for this season, download the PlutoTV app now to enjoy the Modus Super Series as well as thousands of shows and movies for you to enjoy. The link is here: https://smart.link/0nc0ixthykpad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-12
02:44

Kirk Bevins: "We want whistling to stop!"

Huw Ware sits down with Kirk Bevins to talk about excelling at maths in school, his extraordinary Countdown career, how he got into darts and nearly became a BDO referee, and a big discussion on all things to do with darts refereeing, including how to handle whistlers in the crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-24
01:11:56

Mark Webster: "With the ability I had, I maxed it"

Huw Ware sits down with Welsh darting legend Mark Webster to discuss his rapid rise to to the top, what it meant to play for Wales, issues with confidence and dealing with expectation, his battle with dartitis that signalled the end of his career, and how he segwayed into becoming one of the top pundits in the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-17
45:03

Episode Six Trailer: Mark Webster

Joining Huw Ware on Episode Six is a Welsh legend, Mark Webster. Huw and Mark discuss Mark's rapid rise to the top, dealing with expectation, confidence, playing for Wales, his battle with dartitis and how he segwayed into becoming one of the top pundits in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-16
02:48

Russ Bray: "Always take the positives out of life"

A darts referee sits down with an iconic darts referee as Huw Ware and Russ Bray discuss Russ' career from his playing days reaching the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open, becoming the first 'professional' darts referee, his stories from thirty years of travelling the darting world, his days as an extra in film and TV, how he came to the decision to retire from the 'Majors', the person who influenced him into the man he is today and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-10
01:02:59

Episode Five trailer: Russ Bray

One darts referee sits down with a legend of darts refereeing, as Huw Ware talks to Russ Bray about how he got into darts, his epic stories from across thirty years of travelling the globe with darts, his career as an extra in film and TV, how the decision came to stop working the 'Majors', being busier than ever, and how his father influenced him into the man he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-08
02:53

Chris Dobey: "I never forget my roots"

In Episode Four of Tops and Tales, the pride of Newcastle "Hollywood" Chris Dobey sits down with Huw Ware to talk darts in the North East and how he still plays the local leagues around the city, always remembering where he came from. The Premier League Darts star also talks about trying to get his father Gordon to Q School, the psychology of hitting and missing under pressure, his run to the World Championship semi-finals, what happened on the last day on the ProTour for his darting hero Steve Beaton, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-03
50:28

Episode Four trailer: Chris Dobey

Joining Huw Ware on Episode Four of Tops and Tales, it's the pride of Newcastle, Chris Dobey! Chris talks darts in the North East, including trying to get his father Gordon to Q School! His run to the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship and the psychology of missing doubles under pressure, his love of Newcastle United FC, handling fame and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-01
02:47

Peter Wright: "If snakes get prodded, they bite back!"

Peter "Snakebite" Wright sits down with Huw Ware in this hour-long special to talk about his life and his darting career. From starting out at referee George Noble's father's pub with Cliff Lazarenko, playing county darts with Eric Bristow as a teenage prodigy, returning to the sport in 2008, his alter ego, changing his darts and his throw, and his incredible relationship with his wife Jo, it's all in this unmissable episode with a darting legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-24
59:28

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