Tops and Tales Darts Podcast with Huw Ware

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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! Follow the podcast on socials: @topsandtales

  1. FEB 2

    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 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

    45 min

  2. JAN 26

    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 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

    50 min

  3. JAN 19

    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 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

    51 min

  4. JAN 12

    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 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

    58 min

  5. JAN 5

    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 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

    54 min

  6. JAN 3

    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 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

    48 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m

  8. 12/22/2025

    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 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

    58 min
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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! Follow the podcast on socials: @topsandtales

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  • Creator
    Huw Ware
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Copyright
    © Huw Ware

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