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On a challenge, he bicycled 2,000 miles from Dublin to Moscow. He rode a dug-out canoe down Botswana’s hippo-infested Bora River. He whitewater rafted Zimbabwe’s mighty Zambezi River. He tracked endangered mountain gorillas deep into Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest. He ventured 500 miles up the Congo River in search of elephant poachers, and found them!

But what defines this adventure traveler, and earned him his nickname, is his absolute commitment to the sport of darts. When he isn’t engrossed in league competition or tournament play, he travels the world in search of the elusive Holy Grail – the perfect game in the perfect darts-dive. And, of course, the perfect beer. In a phrase, Dartoid does darts. And he’s done it everywhere.

On six of seven continents, Dartoid’s gone toe-to-toe and mug-to-mug with some of the best shooters, and best drinkers, on the planet. From Beijing to Toronto, Tokyo to Johannesburg, Bangkok to Rome, Dartoid’s stood at the line, often in the most unbelievable of circumstances.

The result is Dartoid’s World, a darts column which is simply – unique. This is the same (but unedited) column that, since 1995, has been featured by Bull’s Eye News, the American Darts Organization’s (ADO) Double Eagle and numerous other darts publications and websites around the globe.

Mixing humor and vignettes of local life with useful tips for darters who find themselves at the ends of the earth with nowhere to throw, Dartoid’s World is a must-read, the most widely read column about darts in the world. So grab your arrows and a beer, and start clicking away…

WHO THE HELL IS DARTOID?

DARTOID'S COLUMN

“Dartoid” is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years.  His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide.  His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport’s unique culture.  Dartoid’s articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

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Howie Reed's Column

Astute, often controversial, and always humorous, the Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed (a former rodeo cowboy and advertising executive), is heralded as the Dean of Darts Chroniclers – the most prolific and widely followed writer ever about our sport.  He goes back decades with the legends and knows where the skeletons are buried (just ask any of the ADO and WDF old-timers!).  Here are four well-known facts about the Old Dart Coach: 1) he is a Republican, 2) he loves the ladies, 3) he can drink most anybody under the table, and 4) he throws darts as bad as Dartoid.

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Charis Mutschler's Column

Charis Mutschler is from Marbach, near Stuttgart, Germany.  Her husband introduced her to the sport by bringing a dartboard into their marriage (or was it to their wedding?), turning her from a librarian by day into a darts fanatic by night.  Charis has been writing about the sport for years and is a regular at most PDC majors, from which she provides reports and conducts player interviews.  She is bilingual and cultured, with a love for literature, dance, music, cats, and the conservation movement. Charis’ writings about darts and its players often transcend the typical, showcasing her class and distinction, unlike Dartoid and the Old Dart Coach.

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Column #676 When a friend betrays (or the reason Darts in Paradise was “CANCELLED”) (12/19/2024) by Dartoid - Thursday, December 19, 2024 Column 676 When a friend betrays (or the reason Darts in Paadise was "CANCELLED") "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."  This is the West Point Code of Honor.  They always said…
Column #CM139 Happy Birthday, Vincent van der Voort! (12/18/2024) by Charis Mutschler - Monday, December 18, 2024 Column CM139 Happy Birthday, Vincent van der Voort! Birthday: December 18, 1975 Lives in: Pumerend, Netherlands Born in: Pumerend, Netherlands Nickname: The Dutch Destroyer Darts: 23-gram Winmau Signature Walk-on Music: Give it Up (K.C. & The Sunshine Band) Dutchman Vincent van…
Column #CM138 Paul Lim (12/16/2024) by Dartoid - Monday, December 16, 2024 Column CM138 Paul Lim Birthday: January 25, 1954 Lives in: Singapore Born in: Singapore Nickname: Singapore Slinger Darts: 21-gram Target Walk-on-Music: Walk of Life (Dire Straits) The now 70-year-old Paul Lim Leong Hwa has moved around…
Column #CM137 Changers… (12/13/2024) by Charis Mutschler - Friday, December 12, 2024 Column CM137 Changers... This year some of the well-known players will miss the PDC World Championship. Most have in common (and it's not uncommon) that at some time in their career they switched from one darts…
Column #HR474 Ponce de León smiles… (12/12/2024) by Howie Reed - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Column HR474 Ponce de León smiles… With the WDF Lakeside World Championships off and running Ponce de León must have been smiling “ear to ear.”   In 1513, de León found the Fountian of Youth in Florida.…
Column #136 The Festive Season… (12/12/2024) by Charis Mutschler - Thursday, December 12, 2024 Column CM136 The Festive Season... It is once again that time of the year - most people will think of Christmas while dart players and dart fans have other priorities. This is the month in which…
Column #675 Happy Holidays! (12/1/2024) by Dartoid - Sunday, December 1, 2024 Column 675 Happy Holidays! Dear Friends… It is that time of year again to share with you Mrs. Dartoid’s and my adventures in this journey we call life.  2024 has been another year of magic and wonder...…
Column #HR473 LUCK… YAY or NAY (11/22/2024) by Howie Reed - Friday, November 22, 2024 Column HR473 LUCK... YAY or NAY The golfing great Jack Nicholaus said, “The more I practice the luckier I get.” The Old Dart Coach would strongly disagree with Nicholaus. There is good luck, bad luck and the…
Column #HR472 Gary Anderson attacks the ODC! (11/8/2024) by Howie Reed - Friday, November 7, 2024 Column HR472 Gary Anderson attacks the ODC! Gary Anderson, the smooth throwing Scot, is never shy about stating his opinion.  It’s sometimes difficult to understand what the heck he’s saying. The Old Dart Coach recently caught…
Column #674 How to Become a Superior Chalker (11/1/2024) by Dartoid - Friday, November 1, 2024 Column 674 How to Become a Superior Chalker The Ten Commandments for Keeping Score  Scorekeepers SHALL NOT: 1. Talk while keeping score! 2. Move about while keeping score.  Stand still! 3. Look at the shooter.  Stand facing…
Column #471 DOWN THE TUNGSTEN TRAIL… (10/24/2024) by Howie Reed - Thursday, October 24, 2024 Column HR471 DOWN THE TUNGSTEN TRAIL... The Tungsten Trail weaved a circuitous route this week with stops at the Philadelphia Social Club, Leicester's Mattioli Arena and the Gambrinus Czech Darts Open in Prague. The Championships Dart…
Column #HR470 CinderFELLA… it’s Mike! (10/17/2024) by Howie Reed - Thursday, October 17, 2024 Column HR470 CinderFELLA - it's Mike! Mike De Decker became a debut PDC TV winner with a stunning derailment of Luke Humphries’ dreams of becoming a back-to-back Grand Prix Champion. There were times in the Leicester’s…
Column #HR469 OCTOBER MEANS MATCHPLAY and GRAND PRIX!  (10/9/2024) by Howie Reed - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Column HR469 OCTOBER MEANS MATCHPLAY and GRAND PRIX! Of course, October is also known for the coming of fall in many parts of the Colonies - a time for citizens to post on social media how…
Column #673 The Return of Mr. Darts Language Person! (10/7/2024) by Dartoid - Monday, October 7, 2024 Column 673 The Return of Mr. Darts Language Person! With all the recent alarm about pandemics, wars and rigged elections I suppose it's not surprising that my e-mail in-box has been pounded by darts folk with questions…
Column #HR468 WHOOPS! (10/3/2024) by Howie Reed - Thursday, October 3, 2024 Column HR468 WHOOPS! The Old Dart Coach has been sentenced to a dinner of crow, fava beans and an average Chianti for committing the cardinal sin as a writer - he penned an incorrect "fact". Shame…

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