Dartoid’s Column

Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Column 712
Darts on the Edge of the Arctic Circle

It began, as these things often do, with a message that made no sense.

“Pack light. Bring your darts. Just get yourself to Reykjavík.”

Now, I’ve played darts in some strange places over the years – a rooftop in Hanoi, a …

Monday, March 23, 2026
Column 711
Lead the world, Dart People – BOYCOTT McDonald’s

Ever since I first started throwing league darts, I have followed the same sacred after-match routine.

Straight to McDonald’s.

Two cheeseburgers and a small fry.

The burgers were never for me. They were for my dogs, who enthusiastically greeted my return …

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Column 710
Darts in the Islamic Republic of Iran (old, but timely)

While I had hoped business travel might coincide with the 13th staging of the Asia Pacific Cup in Kuala Lumpur in September, it was not to be. News reached me fast however and I was pleased to learn that …

Monday, February 16, 2026
Column 709
The Epstein Darts Invitational

You know you’ve slipped into an alternate darts universe when the venue offers juice boxes instead of pints, a hand-painted banner screams NO RUNNING WITH SHARP OBJECTS, and the air is thick with the unmistakable aroma of fish sticks.

Yes, the latest Dartoid’s World …

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Column 708
A (stolen) darts joke: A drunk staggers into a bar…

Really drunk. Can barely stand.

He slurs, “Bartender… gimme a martini.”

“Nope,” says the bartender. “You’ve had enough.”

The drunk notices a dartboard behind the bar.

“Fine. Gimme the darts.”

The bartender shrugs, hands him three darts – figuring …

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Column 707
How Not to Get Played by a Puppy Pic

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Column 706
Confessions of a Charity Hustler – How Compassion Became a Business

Imagine this…

You get an email.

There’s a photo of a half-dead puppy. Crusted eyes. A twisted leg. Maybe a catchy name like Lucky.

Below it, a big friendly DONATE NOW button.

The copy promises your $25 will …

Saturday, January 3, 2026
Column 705
Luke Little is better than Phil Taylor ever was!

There are certain statements in darts that sound like heresy no matter how carefully they’re made. This is one of them:

Luke Littler is better than Phil Taylor ever was!

Not greater. Not more dominant. Not more accomplished.

Better.…

Monday, December 29, 2025
Column 704
Caracas, Venezuela

I staggered out of undergrad with a diploma, a vague sense of optimism, and an unearned confidence that the world was basically a pub with different accents. Then a good friend – caraqueño, born and raised in Venezuela – suggested I come visit for a while. …

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Column 703
Leonard Gates and the Gap Between Talent and Touch

Every sport has its characters. Darts, being darts, may collect them faster than most.

And then, there’s Leonard Gates.

Gates is one of the most naturally gifted players the United States has produced in years. When he’s on, he throws …