The 9-Dart Podcast
Part of Extra Time Media, two Australia talking tugnsten. Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes and Josh Tonini discuss the big issues about the greatest sport in the world. From PDC to JDC to ADC to WDF to Modus Supers Series to affiliate tours including what's happening in Australia and their own battles on the oche, every episode the big issues will be discussed and debated.
Luke Littler Wins Players Championship Finals | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 41
Episode released on YouTube on 26th November 2025
Josh & Lorenzo are back and once again they are discussing another dominant performance from Luke Littler. 'The Nuke' averaged 100 in all matches to pick up the Players Championship Finals. The boys also chat about the players who impressed like Nathan Aspinall and Daryl Gurney and those who disappointed like Damon Heta. Simon Whitlock claimed the first ANZ Premier League title to return to the World Championship. The final spots were decided by a tour card holder qualifier which means the 128 is set and the draw has been completed as the...
Luke Littler Becomes World No. 1 After Winning Grand Slam | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 40
Episode released on YouTube on 19th November 2025
Lorenzo and Josh are back online for another instalment of The 9-Dart Podcast. Luke Littler has retained his Grand Slam of Darts title and has as a result become the new world number 1 after defeating Luke Humphries in the final. They discuss Evans and Weing making the quarter-finals and who are currently in position to be selected for the Premier League. All but six places for the World Championship are filled, one of those will be decided this week on finals night of ANZ Premier League after Raymond Smith won...
Grand Slam of Darts Knockout Stage Upon Us | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 39
Episode released on YouTube on 13th November 2025
Lorenzo and Josh are online for this edition of The 9-Dart Podcast! The Grand Slam of Darts Group Stage is done and the boys chat about the players who impressed and disappointed. This includes Luke Humphries who hit a 9-Dart finish against Michael Smith. They discuss Tim Pusey winning night six of the ANZ Premier League and predict night seven. They also chat about whether Beau Greaves has a chance of making the Premier League, the latest week at Modus and look ahead to a big week of darts coming...
2025 Grand Slam of Darts Preview | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 38
Episode released on YouTube on 5th November 2025
Lorenzo & Josh are here to preview the Grand Slam of Darts set to get underway in Wolverhampton. They preview the group stage with some exciting groups with the likes of Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Beau Greaves, Luke Humphries, Nathan Aspinall, Michael Smith, Gian van Veen and Josh Rock in tough groups. The boys also discuss night five of the ANZ Premier league won by Jonny Tata as Raymond Smith confirms qualification for Brisbane. WDF held events into a World Championship qualifier which had an terrible error. The ADC Global...
Gian van Veen Wins His First Major Title At European Championship | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 37
Episode released on YouTube on 31st October 2025
It was another huge week on and off the oche as Gian van Veen picked up his first major title against Luke Humphries, in what was a fantastic week for the dutchman at just 23 years of age. Elsewhere, Brody Klinge won Night Four of the ANZ Premier League in Hobart, making him the 4th different nightly winner in the tournament as we go to Adelaide this weekend as the stakes are high for every fixture. Dobey & Nijman won Players Championship Events over the last two days, and Tom Sykes won...
Nathan Aspinall Wins German Darts Championship | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 36
Episode released on YouTube on 22nd October 2025
Nathan Aspinall won the 14th and final European Tour as Dirk impressed making a run to the final. Lorenzo and Josh discuss some of the impressive and disappointing performance from the week and if Stephen Bunting is throwing from the wrong place on the oche. Ben Robb won the third ANZ Premier League night as James Bailey made a run to the final, as the table is close. Beau Graves dominated the Women's Series again as Gemma Hayter made her first World Championship. Finally, the boys look forward to the...
Luke Littler Wins World Grand Prix | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 35
Episode released on YouTube on 17th October 2025
Littler keeps winning tournament after tournament... he is something special alright. He took out the World Grand Prix this weekend and he sure did impress - capping it off with a dominating final against Humphries. Elsewhere, Raymond Smith Won Night 2 of the ANZ Premier League, Beau Greaves played off in an incredible game against Littler in the World Youth Championships, averaging over 100. Beau can't be caught on the development tour and has obtained a tour card and will excitingly be at Ally Pally! John McDonald & George Noble sadly announced their...
Jonny Tata Wins Opening ANZ Premier League Night | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 34
Episode released on YouTube on 8th October 2025
Lorenzo & Josh went to the first ever ANZ Premier League night at John Cain Arena in Melbourne on the latest edition of The 9-Dart Podcast. The night belonged to Jonny Tata who won the nightly final against Raymond Smith. Joe Comito and Brody Klinge also impressed as the boys meet Owen Binks. The World Grand Prix has got underway and on the first day the likes of Cam Menzies and Stephen Bunting impressed as Damon Heat went out in the first round again. Among other news, Ross Smith and Nijman...
2025 World Grand Prix & ANZ Premier League Preview | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 33
Episode released on YouTube on 1st October 2025
Lorenzo and Josh have wanted to do this podcast for months. This edition of the 9-Dart Podcast focuses on the World Grand Prix and ANZ Premier League. The boys will be at the opening night at John Cain Arena in Melbourne. They give their predictions for both the Australian and New Zealand event and the double start tournament as well. Lorenzo is excited about Bunting winning on the Euro Tour as big names like Dave Chisnall and Michael Smith miss out. Raymond Smith represents Australia well at the WDF World...
Niko Springer Wins Hungarian Darts Trophy | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 32
Episode released on YouTube on 24th September 2025
What a week in darts we had! Niko Springer had an incredible tournament in Budapest, and nearly struck a 9-Dart leg! He came up against some incredible opponents on his way to victory, including beating Noppert in the final who was a positive surprise. Australia are proudly taking part in the WDF World Cup, having a dominant first day of action in Seoul. Who will make the World Grand Prix? The boys cast their predictions. The ANZ Premier League in Melbourne starts in just 10 days! Mitchell Lawrie continues to star...
MVG Wins World Series Of Darts Finals | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 31
Episode released on YouTube on 17th September 2025
What a big couple of weeks in darts it has been. Paul Lim, at 71 years young, has qualified for his first PDC World Championship in four years. Michael van Gerwen is back to form by winning the World Series of Darts Finals beating Luke Littler who made a great run to the final. While they were great, Cam Menzies and Chris Dobey combined for a terrible match. Lorenzo and Josh preview major season as the JDC events appear wide open. It was a big week in Asia and Modus as...
Luke Littler Continues Great Form With Flanders Darts Trophy Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 30
Episode released on YouTube on 3rd September 2025
We are back for the first time in three weeks and one thing hasn't changed: Luke Littler is in great form. He completed a double Down Under with the New Zealand Darts Masters before winning the Flanders Darts Trophy in Belgium. We discuss the form of Peter Wright and the end of the World Seniors Darts as Mitchell Lawrie wins several tournaments in the last few weeks. Jeffery De Graff & Stephen Bunting have picked up Players Championship titles and the ANZ Premier League is close with half the line-up confirmed...
Luke Littler Wins Australian Darts Masters | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 29
Episode released on YouTube on 13th August 2025
Lorenzo and Josh discuss the events in Wollongong as Luke Littler won the Australian Darts Masters. They also chat about the state of Australian and New Zealand darts ahead of the ANZ Premier League. Plus it is champions week at Modus and we've seen our first Saturday Portsmouth 9-darter. Apologies for the footage cutting out about 14 minutes in. The overlay of slides was the best we could do.
What Is A PDC Major? | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 28
Episode released on YouTube on 6th August 2025
Despite no events on the PDC ProTour there was still a bit to talk about between Josh & Lorenzo on the 9-Dart Podcast. The second weekend of the ADA tour occurred in Adelaide and they discuss the results. Lorenzo rants on the DRA and the PDC TV's on-screen scoreboard graphic. The two debate the question of what does and does not count as a PDC major and the JDC will run a Junior World Masters. There was affilate tour events in Asia and the US as well as another big week...
Luke Littler Wins the 2025 World Matchplay | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 27
Episode released on YouTube on 30th July 2025
The World Matchplay has come to an end, and it sure did it not disappoint. We had two some huge checkouts, and a 9-Dart Leg! Littler & Rock produced the 2nd greatest leg of all time as Littler struck perfection for a Winter Gardens Special. He now is the 5th man to join the Triple Crown club! James Wade surprisingly made the final, Rock & Gilding were also very good. Lisa Ashton impressively won the Women's World Matchplay, and young Paige Pauling also won the JDC Girls Series on the Blackpool stage...
Adrian Lewis To Return To Competitive Darts | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 26
Episode released on YouTube on 23rd July 2025
Another huge Episode as we have breaking news that Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis is set to return to the oche for the first time since the UK Open in 2023! The World Matchplay is certainly underway, with some big results and moments in Blackpool. Gilding & Bunting came incredibly close to the 9 Dart finish, Rocky took out a huge 167, and Rob Cross unfortunately continues to let us down. Young Gian van Veen continues to impress us, causing a massive upset again defending champion Luke Humphries. Wessel Nijman is also in some great form...
2025 World Matchplay Preview | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 25
Episode released on YouTube on 16th July 2025
The World Matchplay Is Upon Us! We now have locked in the 32 players that will be featured in this years' instalment of the tournament at Blackpool. It will sure be a fantastic spectacle - and heir are some juicy matchups in the brackets! The boys cast their predictions too. In other news, Price won the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel, with a positive surprise in Gary Anderson being runners up! Smith, Dobey & Wade all encountered luggage problems with British Airways! Allston & Cook win JDC Opens, Adrian Lewis opens up...
Price Wins In Poland | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 24
Episode released on YouTube on 9th July 2025
The boys are back once again and Blackpool is so close! Unbelievably we had three 9-Dart finishes in PC20, and two at MODUS! Littler reeled in the fish twice too as Price picked up the Poland Darts Masters on the weekend. The 32 names for the Matchplay have basically been finalised, with one PC event remaining - there are some juicy matchups we could have! MVG had words to say about Pero Ljubic, Heta won PC20, and Dirty Harryson will make his debut at the Alexandra Palace this year! Alexis Toylo...
Humphries Wins Brilliant US Darts Masters | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 23
Episode released on YouTube on 2nd July 2025
Josh is back from Bali and Episode 23 of The 9-Dart Podcast is a go! Our condolences are with Robert Thornton after his wife Christine Thornton recently passed away - we wish the Thornton family peace at this time. The weekend in New York was a great success as Luke Humphries picked up the 2025 US Darts Masters Title with a great campaign at Madison Square Gardens. Danny Lauby & Jason Brandon represented their nation very well! Matt "The Ginger Ninja" Campbell retained his North American Darts Championship Title after an impressive display...
Northern Ireland Win A First World Cup | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 22
Episode released on YouTube on 18th June 2025
The World Cup of Darts took place in Frankfurt across the weekend and it certainly did not disappoint to say the least. There was qualifying chaos in Group D, miscounts, and plenty of upsets. Northern Island were victorious in what was an unbelievable campaign, with Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney lifting the cup for their nation for the very first time. Lots of honourable mentions, flops and a big disappointment, however it was certainly an incredible tournament. Away from the World Cup, the boys discuss the difficulty of claiming a...
Bunting The Champ In Copenhagen | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 21
Episode released on YouTube on 11th June 2025
Lorenzo is going Bunting Mental this week as Stephen adds another title to his name! Josh joins Lorenzo back in the studio once again as Stowe Buntz hits a 9-Dart leg, Jonny Clayton reels in the fish and Cross makes the final. IT'S WORLD CUP WEEK!!! The boys breakdown all 12 groups and discuss fascinating draws and matchups. Who will make it out of the group stage? Lorenzo and Josh share their opinions and look forward to watching Australia alongside many other nations this weekend. Can anyone stop the two Lukes...
Luke Humphries Secures The Triple Crown With Premier League Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 20
Episode released on YouTube on 4th June 2025
Lorenzo & Josh are back in the studio for another gripping week of darts action across the globe! Humphries picks up his first Premier League title in front of a record breaking 15,000 fans at the O2 Arena, in a fantastic night in London. Humphries joins the elusive triple crown club alongside Phil Taylor, Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen. Outside of the Premier League, Nathan Aspinall continues his good form in the last month claiming his second title on the European Tour, with Heta also notably making the final - also...
Luke Littler Wins 6th Night As Premier League Play-Offs Arrive | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 19
Episode released on YouTube on 29th May 2025
Premier League Finals Night Is Here! Littler smashes yet another record claiming his 6TH Nightly Win in Sheffield and is in prime position to take out the trophy at the O2 in London commencing in just under 24 hours. Aspinall jumps into 3rd position at the end table as MVG gets knocked out, with Price & Humphries will joining the final four in what is set to be an unbelievable finish. Away from the premier league, George Noble has called time on his PDC referring career effective from next year, and Jonny...
Nathan Aspinall Wins Amazing Aberdeen Night | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 18
Episode released on YouTube on 21st May 2025
Nathan Aspinall claims the nightly win in Aberdeen on a great night as he is in a great position to makes Finals Night at O2. Price hit a 9-darter in his loss to Stephen Bunting and Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries in one of the great Premier League Darts matches we've ever seen. Josh and Lorenzo chat about MVG and the JDC, which included a 104 average in the final. Phil Taylor has officially retired as Paul Lim wins a tournament in the WDF. Beau looks likely to head to Ally...
Humphries Qualifies For Finals Night With Leeds Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 17
Episode released on YouTube on 14th May 2025
The Premier League race is heating up! Lorenzo & Josh are back at the desk to discuss all things on Planet Darts This Week! Humphries claims Night 14 in Leeds, positioning himself in 2nd on the table now qualified for finals night at the O2. Chisnall & Ross Smith strike perfection at players Championship events, with Smith pinning TWO on the same day. The World Seniors list has been updated, with the likes of Martin Adams and Trina Gulliver being added to the prestigious list of senior names on the circuit. The JDC...
Littler Makes History With 5th Premier League Nightly Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 16
Episode released on YouTube on 7th May 2025
After a week away Josh and Lorenzo are back talking tungsten. The big story this week is Luke Littler who makes more history with a 5th Premier League nightly win. Gerwyn Price has also won a Premier League night recently as has Martin Schindler and Gary Anderson on the Euro Tour. Nico Bado is the future star and Jenson Walker is the Modus Super Series 10 Champion. Paul Lim and Simon Whitlock will both be at the World Cup of Darts. It's International Pairs week at Portsmouth as the Premier League...
MVG Back In Form With Euro Tour Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 15
Episode released on YouTube on 23rd April 2025
After a week away, Josh and Lorenzo are back for a new episode. The discuss the stories of Aspinall and Dobey picking up Premier League nights. They chat about MVG winning a title on the Euro Tour and debate a number of topics. Also on the menu is the JDC, Modus Super Series and predicting the upcoming week in Liverpool. Lastly, Josh has finally got a Darts Archive match for us!
Bunting Bosses In Berlin & Risea | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 14
Episode released on YouTube on 9th April 2025
Lorenzo and Josh have a Bunting Mental edition of the 9-Dart Pod this week. Stephen Bunting won eight games in a row to take home trophies from Berlin and Risea. They chat on Cam Menzies' impressive Players Championship win and Luke Littler's flop in the Premier League. They discuss Humphries' recent comments on the darts calendar and whether there is too much darts. There is plenty of JDC and Modus Super Series to chat before it's prediction time for Night 10 of the League in Manchester, before Lorenzo takes us back...
Littler On Verge Of History With A 4th Premier League Nightly Win | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 13
Episode released on YouTube on 3rd April 2025
Lorenzo & Josh delve into what was another incredible week on and off the oche in the world of Darts. The boys discuss Littler's current impeccable form as he picks up his 4th nightly win in Newcastle in Night 8 of the Premier League. Gary Anderson strikes a 9-darter on the floor, with Price & Rock picking up Players Championship Event victories. Further, they discuss Paige Pauling. The boys also discuss the change in the increased amount of prize money on offer next year, the distribution of money in different tournaments and how...
Littler Hits 9-Darter En Route To Cardiff Premier League Triumph | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 12
Episode released on YouTube on 26th March 2025
Lorenzo and Josh are back for another big edition of the 9-Dart Podcast. Luke Littler had another great week as he won the Cardiff Premier League night, hitting a 9-darter in the final. Nathan Aspinall completed the set by winning his first European Tour title. The boys discuss Cameron Menzies antics at the end of his win against Mike De Decker including his bizarre miscount. They also chat about Devon Peterson's Modus Super Series weekly win, Mervyn King leading Group A and the ongoing Chinese tungsten troubles. Lastly, they predict...
It's Price's Night In Nottingham | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 11
Episode released on YouTube on 20th March 2025
Lorenzo and Josh are back for the 11th edition of the 9-Dart Podcast. Gerwyn Price took victory in the Premier League in Nottingham. There was plenty of action on the Pro Tour including 9-darters from Ryan Searle and Dirk van Duijvenbode and tournament wins for Gary Anderson and Martin Schindler. After discussing the recent ban for match-fixing, Lorenzo asks who has had the biggest impact on the sport of darts. Furthermore, the boys discuss the Modus Super Series and preview the night in Cardiff
Littler Defends The Belgian Darts Open Title | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 10
Episode released on YouTube on 13th March 2025
Lorenzo and Josh are back and with some time constraints but have plenty to talk about on this week's edition of The 9-Dart Podcast. This week, Luke Littler is once again the main man in the sport, after winning a Premier League night in Brighton, defending his Euro Tour title in Belgium and hitting a 9-darter during a Players Championship event. We also saw two 9-darters in Brighton, so long as Sky Sports coverage wasn't having issues, which is this week disappointing moment. Mike De Decker's run to the final...
Luke Littler Wins UK Open As Beau Greaves Stars | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 9
Episode released on YouTube on 5th March 2025
Lorenzo and Josh have a big edition of the 9-Dart Podcast. They chat about the UK Open which saw Luke Littler win yet another title, Beau Graves star on the opening day and James Wade making his way to a final. They also chat Luke Humphries winning the Premier League night in Exeter and Nathan Grivan's run to the 3rd round at Minehead. Peter Wachiuri's brilliant run at Modus Super Series is discussed as well as Double trouble week featuring Simon Whitlock. Lorenzo ends with a Euro Tour match for...
Ross Montgomery Becomes World Seniors Champion | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 8
Episode released on YouTube on 26th February 2025
Lorenzo & Josh discuss another action-packed week of darting action across planet darts. The boys review Night 3 of the Premier League in Dublin, which certainly impressed the boys. Gezzy Price got the chocolates, Bunting was poor again, and both the Luke's were eliminated in the first round. The World Seniors took place, with Ross Montgomery winning the tournament. There was a few flops that were on display, including our Aussie Simon Whitlock who made his seniors debut and was disappointing to say the least. Lorenzo has another future star for the...
Luke Littler Wins A Controversial Premier League Night In Glasgow | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 7
Episode released on YouTube on 19th February 2025
Lorenzo & Josh dive into another week of darting action across the globe. The boys review Night 2 of the Premier League, including Littler's Victory, who impressed, who didn't, and all the good and bad moments of what was an eventful night in Scotland. We continue to debate the ongoing issue of whistling from the crowd that impacted player performance. In addition, Lorenzo highlights another star in the making, the success in the Women's Series Events that are on display, underscored by Beau Greaves' form in recent events. The boys also delve...
Luke Humphries Wins The First 2025 Premier League Night | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 6
Episode released on YouTube on 13th February 2025
Lorenzo & Josh talk all things tungsten in Episode 6 of the 9-Dart Podcast. The boys review Night 1 of the Premier League & Preview Night 2, the return of iconic commentator Wayne Mardle, debating and discussing the money for pro tour losers, highlighing the future stars in the JDC such as Mongolian Tergel Khurelkhuu, outline recent Players Championship events including a win for Beau Greaves. In addition, the boys chat about the announcement of Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis at the MODUS Super Series, reviewing Week 3 & outlining Week 4 including Aussie Brandon Weening featuring, discussing Whitlock's interview...
Luke Humphries Wins A Brilliant World Masters | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 5
Episode released on YouTube on 6th February 2025
There is plenty to talk about in Episode 5 of the 9-Dart Podcast. Both Josh and Lorenzo enjoyed the World Masters and speak on Humphries lifting the trophy, Clayton's run to the final, Dimi's 9-darter and MVG wearing black! In other segments, they discuss potential different darts formats, preview the first week of the Premier League Darts in Belfast, Simon Whitlock's week at Modus, Jack Johnson beating Jayden Walker in the JDC Super 16 Final, players reactions to Euro Tour changes among other talking points.
Rob Cross The Boss In Den Bosch | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 4
Episode released on YouTube on 29th January 2025
Josh & Lorenzo talk all things Tungsten in this week's instalment of the 9-Dart Podcast in Episode Four. We look at our initial thoughts of the Dutch Darts Masters, including the crazy moments and the best and worst moments of the tournament. We debate where players stand coming into 2025, including who we want, expect & need to have a good year on the PDC Circuit with some interesting discussions on display. On the business side, we look at the Sky Sports TV deal and the latest news on the Dom Taylor saga...
Bunting Is The Best In Bahrain | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 3
Episode released on YouTube on 22nd January 2025
In a Bunting Mental edition, Lorenzo and Josh discuss Stephen Bunting claiming the Bahrain Darts Masters in the first event of the new season. In addition, they chat about Gerwyn Price's performance against Luke Littler, the changes to the Euro Tour, Simon Whitlock going to the Modus Super Series and Beau Greaves winning on the Challenge Tour
Luke Littler Fulfils Destiny By Becoming The World Champion | The 9-Dart Podcast | Episode 2
Episode released on YouTube on 16th January 2025
Lorenzo and Josh return for the second edition of the 9-Dart Podcast. They discuss the World Darts Championship, Luke Littler's route to the Sid Waddell Trophy, debate the Premier League Darts lineup and format. They also chat about Q-School, Simon Whitlock's future, Steve Beaton and two classic matches from the past.