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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 the outer-body experience of what it’s like to play darts on a stage, it’s all in this episode and more, on Tops and Tales. I would like to thank everybody for all of your support of this series. Your kind comments, your viewership, your downloads are all truly appreciated. With thanks to AOTV, Winmau, The Arena Crewe, The Sun Inn Lightcliffe and Canopi Studios in Cardiff, Nord/Saily VPN and my editor Matt Tasker. We will be back soon. Thank you everyone and keep loving the darts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Raymond van Barneveld at the World Darts Championship,it’s a packed episode in this penultimate episode of this series of Tops and Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Thomas Banks and Archie Self. The pair discuss his love of playing cricket for Clayton West CC, trading bricklaying for the ProTour, what Beau Greaves said to him after he averaged 130.7 on the Development Tour, beating Gary Anderson with his own darts, and what his hopes and ambitions are in this sport. All of this and more in the latest episode of Tops and Tales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download SAILY in your app store and use code topstales at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/topstales 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 turmoil.” From taking on Phil Taylor to the story behind losing the inaugural World Matchplay final to Larry Butler. From coming through health scares such as his deteriorating eyesight and prostate cancer, to his renaissance in the late 2000s which saw him play in front of 5,000 people in Sheffield in the Premier League. From being a proud Yorkshireman to how he’d sum up his career, it’s all in here and more on this latest episode of Tops and Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the family tree to Fiona and Rachel’s blow-up, from whether he expected to be murdered to his emotional moment leading to a national conversation about men’s mental health, it’s all in this episode and more of behind the scenes of The Traitors UK! With thanks to Canopi Studios, Cardiff. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here: https://dartsmarathon.macmillan.org.uk/users/huw-ware?share_id=118&share_type=social_image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/topstales Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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 at 18 years old meant sacrificing an early career in darts, how those times shaped him into the dart player he is today, his memories of winning the Masters three months after his mum passed away, missing the most expensive dart in history, his resilience on the Oche, where he sees his game today and so much more! With thanks to The Sun Inn at Lightcliffe. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here: https://dartsmarathon.macmillan.org.uk/users/huw-ware?share_id=118&share_type=social_image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/topstales Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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, mixed feelings about missing two Wales World Cup semi-finals through injury, what has gone wrong for Welsh rugby, overcoming his stammer, life post-retirement and more! Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. Link to donate here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download SAILY in your app store and use code topstales at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/topstales 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 at Windsor Castle from Prince William, playing darts at Number Ten with then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, how to become a serial winner in darts, his relationship with Luke Littler and how overcoming anxiety is the greatest achievement of his career. All of this and more in the first episode of a brand new series of Tops and Tales. Huw Ware’s MacMillan Cancer Support Darts Marathon. Saturday 8th August. Rodney Parade, Newport. 9am-9pm. Competition and prizes to be won. ⁠Link to donate here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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