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"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.

Column #552 The PDC’s decision to ban walk-on girls is STUPID!

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Sunday, January 28, 2018
 Column 552
The PDC’s decision to ban walk-on girls is STUPID!

With all the recent hoopla about the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) wilting under political pressure and giving their (much appreciated) walk-on girls the heave-ho, I got to thinking about the time…

… former Bulls Eyes News editor/publisher Jay Tomlinson says …

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Column #HR217 THANK YOU Philip Douglas Taylor!

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
 Column HR217
THANK YOU Philip Douglas Taylor!

The opening line of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It is “All the world’s a stage.” No one remembers that the Old Dart Coach – before he was he Old Dart Coach – appeared in Mrs. Warren’s 9th grade class production of As You …

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Column #HR216 The ODC’s second “last” column of 2017

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Thursday, December 28
 Column HR216
The ODC’s second “last” column of 2017

Editor’s note: In his last column of 2017 (which you may now have guessed wasn’t) the Old Dart Coach wrote the following: To clear the slate for the New Year the ODC has a confession to make. He’s in a consensual workplace …

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Column #550 Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Column 550
Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

They call him the “Dragon” and he’s a former world champion. He has basked in the glory of his ‘sport,’ one that some describe as “just the right mix of skill and intellect.” Growing older and with a family, he …

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Column #HR215 Paul Lim – you did us PROUD. Keep it going!

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Tuesday, December 19
 Column HR215
Paul Lim – you did us PROUD.  Keep it going!

Aided by copious amounts of Miller Genuine and a nice cigar and to borrow from the Huey Lewis album, Sports: “THIS IS IT” – the ODC’s last column of 2017 (which no doubt will be greeted by cheers from …

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Column #549 The Greatest World Championship Final Ever?

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December 15, 2017
Column 549
The Greatest World Championship Match Ever?

As the PDC world championship moves into full swing it seems worth sharing (from May 2003) a replay of what many believe was the greatest world championship final ever…

In 1999, I sat down in a bar outside of Toronto to interview John Part. …

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Column #548 MORE Darts. Booze. Broads. And the Blues.

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As one of my blues harp classmates, Richard Verrochi, put it, “I came to Clarksdale to do a deal with the Devil and found out the Devil was Jon Gindick – and he wasn’t dealin’.”

Gindick, as most of you dart people will not know, is one of the premier blues harmonica instructors in the …

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Column #547 Ohio State vs. Michigan. And DARTS!

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Column 547
Ohio State vs. Michigan.  And DARTS!

The other day I posted my prediction (104 – 3) for Saturday’s annual Ohio State vs. Michigan game. I was generous to Michigan. I gave them 3 points because my wife and daughter went to college in Ann Arbor even though the university …

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