Tops and Tales Darts Podcast with Huw Ware
Tops and Tales is a darts podcast hosted by PDC referee Huw Ware. Each episode features interviews with top darts players, exploring their backgrounds, experiences, and personalities both on and off the oche. The conversation is casual and humorous, covering a wide range of topics beyond just the sport. Listeners get an inside look at what makes these athletes tick.
Episodes
Bradley Brooks: “From world number 50-70 is like a different sport”
In the series finale of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with “Bam Bam” Bradley Brooks, and the pair talk about how he unexpectedly won his tour card at Q-School, the grind of the ProTour and the resilience he’s shown in losing and then regaining his tour card.
From what it was like being on the receiving end of one of the most memorable nine-darters of all time, to his future ambitions, to th
Nick Kenny: “I broke my foot after winning the World Cup!”
In the latest episode of this series of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with his old friend from Glamorgan County Youth days turned PDC pro Nick Kenny.
The pair talk their memories of youth darts, how Nick came by his unique throw and travelling the BDO circuit with Wayne Warren and their stories from the road!
From breaking his foot after winning the World Cup, to the story of beating Raym
Charlie Manby: "I always wanted to be a darts player"
In the latest episode of Tops and Tales, Huw Ware sits down with one of the brightest young stars in the world of darts, Charlie Manby.
Charlie exploded onto the scene when he reached the Last 16 of the 2026 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, and now he sits down with Huw to talk about his youth career, including being part of a four-man England Youth side that included Luke Littler, T
Dennis Priestley: “I hope they appreciate the sacrifice we went through”
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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
Reece Ward reveals what The Traitors is REALLY like!
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
Joe Cullen: “I had to grow up fast. Now I take nothing for granted”
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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 a
Liam Williams: “I organised the darts tournaments at Wales camps”
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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, mi
Luke Humphries: "Beating anxiety was my biggest victory"
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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 a
Gerwyn Price: “I play with my heart on my sleeve”
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 li
Richie Burnett: “I’ll carry on playing until the day I drop”
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 overc
Luke Woodhouse: "Always work on the positives”
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 back
Charlie Corstorphine: “There’s a lot more to darts refereeing now”
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
Dave Allen: "There's no other sport globally which has such a breadth of competitors and the opportunities we can offer"
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
John McDonald: "I'll miss being part of a team. Nothing lasts forever, we all must move on"
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 g
Martin Schindler: “Hopefully Germany can still have a bigger impact on the darting world”
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!
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Dimitri Van den Bergh: "Follow your dreams"
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
Josh Rock: "You've always got the next day"
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 Tea
Gary Anderson: “I used to panic. There’s no expectation any more, the fire is still there”
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 re
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.
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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!
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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 m
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
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 w
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 inclu
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.
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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
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.
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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 a
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 a
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.
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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.
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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 segued into becoming one of the top pundits in the game!
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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.
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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 influ
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.
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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 Worl
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!
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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 al
Episode Three Trailer: Peter Wright
Peter "Snakebite" Wright doesn't do podcasts.....until now! The darting legend joins Huw Ware to talk about the stars of the 80s, changing his darts AND his throw, not taking the sport so seriously, his alter ego on stage, the influence of Eric Bristow, the incredible relationship he shares with his wife Jo and so much more in this hour-long special of Tops and Tales!
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Nathan Aspinall: "I love proving people wrong"
2023 World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall is the latest guest on Tops and Tales! The Asp joins professional darts referee Huw Ware to reveal how his career has been threatened by injury troubles, why becoming a Dad changed his life and why he loves proving his doubters wrong!
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Episode Two Trailer: Nathan Aspinall
Joining Huw Ware for Episode Two is one of the most popular players in the sport, Nathan "The Asp" Aspinall. We talk about rising above adversity, whether that's through childhood, football academies, injuries to his throwing arm or dartitis, and we talk about so much more in between. Dropping this Monday at 6am GMT, don't miss it!
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Luke Littler: "I was born without nerves!"
Hear from one of the biggest names in the world of sport today as he talks to professional darts referee Huw Ware about how he has handled the world's attention, gives us an insight into his mindset on the oche, his love of gaming and Manchester United, how he has evolved his throw and how long he plans to stay in the sport.
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Coming Soon: Tops and Tales Darts Podcast with Huw Ware
Join professional darts referee Huw Ware as he sits down to chat with the biggest names from the world of darts, including Luke Littler, Peter Wright, Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey and more. Follow and subscribe now to never miss an episode, and follow us on socials, @topsandtales
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