World Grand Prix Preview | Barry Hearn on his Netflix stardom

On this edition of Love The Darts, Michael Bridge hosts as he's joined by commentator and presenter Chris Murphy and Sky Sports' very own Polly James. The trio discuss all the latest news from the world of darts, including Luke Littler's triumph in the World Grand Prix and whether he should have played in the World Youth Championship 24 hours later. There's also an interview with another special guest, darts referee Huw Ware, who shares with us the life of a referee, how ref selection works and his most memorable match.

PDC president Barry Hearn discusses the future of the sport in Saudi Arabia ‘with a twist’, the Matchroom Netflix documentary, Luke Littler’s impact on the sport and whether we will see him on the oche in the future.Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-darts     You can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".     For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/darts      For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

On this episode of Love The Darts, Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Paul Nicholson to discuss the upcoming World Grand Prix. As well as an interview with PDC president Barry Hearn, which can be listened to in full right here on Love the Darts in a seperate episode.Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-darts     You can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".     For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/darts      For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Michael Bridge and Chris Murphy join Emma Paton to review the World Matchplay Darts. They discuss Luke Littler's triumph, the shock early exits and just how gripping the tournament was. They also speak to Lisa Ashton following her victory over Fallon Sherrock to take home the Women’s World Matchplay.Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-darts     You can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".     For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/darts     For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Michael Bridge and Paul Nicholson join Emma Paton to preview the World Matchplay Darts. They discuss the main contenders, if we could see a few upsets and their favourite moments from the Winter Gardens. They also speak to Raymond van Barneveld to see how his preparations are coming along for the tournament. Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-darts     You can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".     For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/darts     For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Emma Paton is joined by Matt Edgar and Abigail Davies as they review the World Cup of Darts.They discuss Northern Ireland's unexpected triumph in Frankfurt and debate why England suffered an early exit in the last 16 at the hands of Germany.The team talk about Scotland's struggles, with world champions Gary Anderson and Peter Wright losing 8-0 to the Netherlands.They also reflect on both Luke Little and Luke Humphries being awarded an MBE before reviewing the changes that have been made to the World Darts Championship format.

Emma Paton is joined by Matthew Edgar and Laura Turner to preview the World Cup of Darts, come up with their all-time fantasy pairings and speak to Gian van Veen on his debut in the tournament, his partnership with Danny Noppert and also look ahead to the World Matchplay.     Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-darts     You can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".     For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/darts     For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Emma Paton is joined by Michael Bridge and Stuart Pyke to review the 2025 Premier League season after Luke Humphries was victorious in the play-offs at the O2 Arena.The panel discuss Finals Night and give out their end of season grades to each player, look back at their pre-season predictions and pick some of their highlights from the season. Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-dartsYou can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/dartsFor advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Emma Paton is joined by Abigail Davies and Matthew Edgar to discuss the Premier League finals night at the O2 Arena and also speak to the 'Ferret' Jonny Clayton about his recent good form as he became the new world number five.Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-dartsYou can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/dartsFor advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Abi Davies rounds up all the action from Sheffield, on a night where Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries 6-3, for his sixth nightly win.  The other story of the evening featured Nathan Aspinall, who secured the final Premier League play-off spot with a win over Michael van Gerwen. Hear from The Asp as he heads to the O2, as well as Littler and former Premier League winner Glen Durrant. You can watch the Premier League play-offs exclusively on Sky Sports on Thursday, 29th May. Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-dartsFor all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/dartsFor advertising opportunities email: [email protected]