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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 #HR97 Wrasslin’ with the PDC (and an anaconda?)

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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Wrasslin’ with the PDC (and an anaconda?)

Ever try to explain the game of darts to a sightless person? It’s hard enough to explain the game, period.

Eons ago the ODC explained the game to Chris Berman on ESPN, “You start with something… when you have nothing left… you …

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Column #449 Phil Taylor broke NO RULES!

Thursday, August 1, 2013
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Phil Taylor broke NO RULES!

The Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed’s recent columns about the tempest over Phil Taylor’s shenanigans at Gibraltar Darts Trophy remind me of the night I committed THE major darting transgression – and I’m not talking about throwing without a beer in my left hand. …

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Column #HR96 The Sun: “Bristow calls Taylor a cheat over missed double 12.”

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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The Sun: “Bristow calls Taylor a cheat over missed double 12.”

Thursday in Las Vegas means a lunch of sporting personalities and sports writers and a good chin wag. It’s strange that HHR II (aka the Old Dart Coach) is included considering the fact that he meets none of …

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Column #HR95 How flipping magnanimous!

Monday, July 15, 2013
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How flipping magnanimous!

During a recent chat a pal of the Old Dart Coach remarked of a common acquaintance, “He has a character flaw. He doesn’t like sports.”

That statement’s simplicity is astounding. In sport it’s “outhouse” to the “penthouse” – and vice versa – in a New York …

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Column #HR94 “We celebrate the 4th because we got rid of the likes of you!”

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
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“We celebrate the 4th because we got rid of the likes of you!”

The cry rang throughout the land…

“The British are coming! The British are coming!”

Most can identify the loudmouth as Paul Revere immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.”

Paul’s horse?

“Brown …

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Column #HR93 “What a difference a day makes.” 24 little hours… and an era passes.

Thursday, June 13, 2013
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“What a difference a day makes.” 24 little hours… and an era passes.

Prophetic or pathetic, work on this effort began with quotations (and nicknames) as the centerpiece…

From “The Bard” Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet): “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name …

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Column #447 How to put the FUN back into your darts

Saturday, June 1, 2013
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How to put the FUN back into your darts

I didn’t write this column. I didn’t ask permission to reprint it. It was written by my idol and close personal friend, “El Comandante” Erik McVay, founder of The Website That Shall Not Be Named – formerly known as SEWA.…

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Column #HR92 The world was Barry’s. He just let us live in it.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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The world was Barry’s. He just let us live in it.

Mention the name William Shatner and the image of James T. Kirk, captain of the USS Enterprise on Star Trek, comes to mind or maybe even an older Shatner doing commercials for Priceline.com. Lately Shatner has been walking …

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