#421: Michael Smith, European Championship Preview, Fantasy Darts Booking?

Alex Moss and guest co-host Matthew Kiernan are back with a new episode of your go-to darts podcast ahead of the European Championship! The boys start this week's show with their reaction to Beau Greaves revealing her World Championship choice for this year, and opting for Ally Pally over Lakeside, before discussing the recent PDC World Youth Championship and whether their should be restrictions in place for PDC tour card holders. Alex and Matthew also look at the current list of international qualifiers for the PDC World Championship and who they are most excited to see play at Ally Pally in December. The former PDC world champion Michael Smith (26:06) sits down with Alex Moss at Darts Corner HQ to chat about his recent ups and downs on the oche. 'Bully Boy' reflects on the last 12 months, from dropping down the rankings at the end of last season and missing out on major events like the World Matchplay and World Grand Prix, to his injury issues and his road map to getting back up the rankings and lifting major silverware again. Alex and Matthew look ahead to the European Championship this week and pick out their favourite first-round ties, before reacting to the PDC's announcement that long-time MC John McDonald and referee George Noble will both be retiring after the World Championship. The boys then bring out their fantasy darts booking and reveal a tournament/current tournament they would create/change if they were in charge. Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** 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.  This podcast is sponsored by Darts Atlas - the platform for darts players, venues, and organisations. Darts Atlas is the home of the Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) with hundreds of tournaments held on the platform every week.  Have you used Darts Atlas before? Share your feedback and experiences with Darts Atlas with us by sending an email to [email protected] and be in with a chance of winning some new logo Weekly Dartscast stickers! This podcast is sponsored by Fantasy Darts League. Choose your path to darts glory now! Whether you're a strategic mastermind, an aspiring pro, or a word-game wizard, Fantasy Darts League has a game mode for you. Check out Condor Darts here: UK site *** 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, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson