Dartsmas Special: Guest Jason Brandon

Shooting the Bull: The Official Championship Darts Circuit Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of Shooting the Bull, the official podcast of the Championship Dart Circuit (CDC)! Join host Anthony Eugenia and special guests Jeff McMahon and Jason Brandon as they dive into the exciting world of darts from a North American perspective.

In this episode, we celebrate the holiday season and reflect on nearly a year of podcasting. We discuss the ongoing PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace, highlighting key matches and upsets, including defending champion Luke Humphries, James Wade, and Michael Smith's surprising exit.

We also shine a spotlight on North American players, including Leonard Gates, Jim Long, Stowe Buntz, and Matt Campbell, who all showcased their skills on the world stage. Hear insights from Jason Brandon on his experiences competing against these players and the challenges they face in high-pressure situations.

Additionally, we talk CDLC Rashad Sweeting from the Bahamas, who made his debut at the World Championships. Rashad shares his thoughts on representing Latin America and the excitement of competing on such a grand stage as well as that 180 he hit!

Don't miss the analysis, personal stories, and the vibrant chat room interaction as we celebrate the sport of darts and look forward to an exciting 2025!

Timestamps:

[00:00:45] Holiday season in darts.

[00:07:00] Michael Smith's surprising defeat and other notable moments from the World Darts Championships

[00:14:28] Gates discusses media attention.

[00:18:07] Jim Long's World Championship match

[00:25:03] Pressure of expectations on players.

[00:32:31] Matt Campbell's World Championship journey.

[00:49:18] Rashad Sweeting's 180 decision.

[00:59:12] Jason Brandon talks Lakeside experience

[01:12:06] Paul Lim's remarkable darts career

[01:24:49] PDC US Darts Masters

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