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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 #433 Is the DARTSLIVE concept viable in the United States (or even Hong Kong)?

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Is the DARTSLIVE concept viable in the United States (or even Hong Kong)?

Today’s offering was posted recently by somebody named “Ducks” at The Website That Shall Not Be Named. It’s provocative and worth a read. It raises the question: despite the attractiveness, to some, of the lights and …

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Column #HR70 “We Wish You Love” steel tip – but baby it’s gonna take more than that!

Friday, May 25, 2012
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“We Wish You Love” steel tip – but baby it’s gonna take more than that!

The music world lost some giants recently. Gone are Queen Donna Summer, Etta James, and the Bee Gee’s Robin Gibb. As the Old Dart Coach’s mom use to say, “Everything happens in threes.”

The …

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Column #430 Dartoid interviews (and throws darts) with Lady Gaga!

Sunday, April 1, 2012
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Dartoid interviews (and throws darts) with Lady Gaga!

I have experience interviewing, or at least trying to, women who don’t necessarily fit the stereotype of your typical Girl Next Door…

For example, back in the early 1970’s, I did a one-on-one with Deep Throat actress, Linda Lovelace for my …

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Column #HR68 Jocky Wilson – small in stature but a GIANT of a man!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Jocky Wilson – small in stature but a GIANT of a man!

The photo that finds itself in this special issue of Toeing the Oche was taken in either 1992 or 1993 at the Federation Brewery in England. The occasion was the annual Christmas Charity Show which raised hundreds …

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Column #HR67 It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman… maybe!

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman… maybe!

Those who know the Old Dart Coach are aware that sometimes he’s a bubble off center (actually most of the time he’s a lot more than bubble off). The world deals with this by ignoring him completely.

Those who know …

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Column #429 My Search for the Wild “Darts” Man of Borneo

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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My Search for the Wild “Darts” Man of Borneo

I’ve just returned from hunting down the Wild “Darts” Man of Borneo.

The last time I went on a Malaysian darts safari was in 1998. I’d come across an advertisement on the Internet for a sports bar called Colors Fun …

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