#364: Dan Dawson, Mark Pritchard, World Matchplay Preview Special

Co-hosts Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode ahead of the World Matchplay. The boys start the show with a look ahead to the biggest darts tournament of the summer by delving into the title prospects of the top seed Luke Humphries, as well as predicting how the four debutants (other than Luke Littler) will fare on their World Matchplay debuts. Alex and Burton also discuss the schedule for the first round in Blackpool, before making their picks for the Weekly Dartscast Parlay and predict who will win the World Matchplay and Women's World Matchplay this year. Dan Dawson (14:54) stops by ahead of the World Matchplay to talk all things darts. The pundit and commentator discusses his own growing role with the Sky Sports team, as well as what's going on in the world of darts, including the rise of the two Lukes (Humphries and Littler) and also reveals his reaction to not being there in person for Andrew Gilding's major win in Minehead last year. Mark Pritchard, the boss of Darting Promotions, (53:02) joins us to preview the World Matchplay. Mark reflects on the last 18 months for Michael Smith, what it was like managing the reigning world champion during 2023, and his recent success at the World Cup of Darts, before chatting about the rest of the Darting Promotions team including one of this year's World Matchplay debutants Luke Woodhouse. *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers.  Check out Darts Corner here: UK site US site Netherlands site Check out Condor Darts here: UK site *** The Weekly Dartscast is excited to announce it has agreed a new sponsorship deal with kwiff. A growing name in the sports betting sector, kwiff was an official sponsor of the 2023 WDF Lakeside World Championships and has also worked with several other big names in the darts industry. Set up an account and enjoy a flutter on the darts by opening an account on the kwiff website or via their app (iOS / Android). 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Begambleaware.org – please gamble responsibly. *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email [email protected] for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Thomas Page, Connor Ellis