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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 #HR161 Wisdom from the Bay Breeze Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand

Friday, March 18, 2016
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Wisdom from the Bay Breeze Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand

One would think that with the Old Dart Coach safety ensconced in the Bay Breeze Hotel (Soi 11, Second Road, in Pattaya Beach, Thailand) all would be smiles. What’s not to celebrate? Warm weather, ice cold beer and a city populated …

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Column #512 The Inaugural Darts for Charity Series – FLINT LIVES MATTER!

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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The Inaugural Darts for Charity Series – FLINT LIVES MATTER! 

The bad rap dart players are often branded with is just as often well deserved. Some of us dress like slobs, act out over missed shots, drink too much, ogle women, bad mouth each other in public forums.  I …

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Column #HR159 The Old Dart Coach is Interviewed!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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The Old Dart Coach is Interviewed!

Recently, the Old Dart Coach made a special appearance on a Toronto darts chat show. The one-hour radio program was dual language with questions asked in English, answered, then translated into Chinese.  This is the same ODC who has “the face for radio …

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Column #511 Willkommen Charis Mutschler!

Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Willkommen Charis Mutschler!

For a long time, I have been searching for a member of the female persuasion to join Howie Reed, Jamie Barron and myself at Dartoid’s World. I have approached lots of women with my “proposition” and been slapped silly.  It’s the story of my life ever …

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Column #509 Darts under the Northern Lights

Monday, February 1, 2016
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Darts under the Northern Lights

I must begin today with an apology to Kace Sanders, president of the Goldenheart Dart Association (Goldenheart Dart Association)…

After spending a terrific night throwing darts with Kace and his girlfriend, Tracy, at the Refinery Lounge in North Pole, Alaska, I promised …

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Column #HR157 “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidly.”

Thursday, January 28, 2016
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“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidly.”

The Dart Coach was in a deep-blue funk after producing the worst column of a long and storied Hall of Fame career.  It was rumored he’d taken to drink attempting to drown his sorrows. Friends tried …

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Column #HR156 Las Vegas or BUST – What time’s the Women’s Singles?

Friday, January 15, 2016
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Las Vegas or BUST – What time’s the Women’s Singles?

On December 23, 1776, Thomas Payne wrote, “These are the times that try men’s souls”.

For many, Payne’s words still resonate today.  It’s neither a left or right issue. It’s a people issue.  There’s a populace that resides on …

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