The Dart Syndicate

The weekend in darts — steel, soft, and everything between. Every Monday morning, Max and Winnie run down everything that mattered in darts over the weekend — the champions, the upsets, the nine-darters, and the stories everyone will be talking about at league night. From American league rooms and soft-tip boards to the biggest stages in the professional game, The Monday Checkout covers the result...

American darts is evolving fast — and for most players, the biggest growth happens the moment they step beyond their local comfort zone. In this episode, we break down the real pathway from league‑night familiarity to broader competition, exploring CSC Elite, DPFL, ADO, steel‑tip, soft‑tip, and the national darts landscape that many players are just beginning to discover. Whether you’re a soft‑tip...

Victor and Charlene Ratliff announce The Dart Syndicate's 50-State American Darts Project, ahead of an upcoming interview with darts historian Richard Wade that will officially kick things off with California. Plus: Leonard "Soldier" Gates' back-to-back CDC and DPFL titles, Jesus Salate's World Championship qualification, Beau Greaves' historic PDC Women's Series run,...

— What New Players Need to Know Episode Seven of The Dart Syndicate dives deep into the real beginner darts learning curve — the messy, honest, day‑one‑to‑day‑sixty journey every new player goes through. Victor and Charlene break down why darts feels deceptively simple at first, why inconsistency is normal, and how early frustration is actually a sign that your mechanics are developing. This episo...

American darts is changing fast — and Episode 6 breaks down exactly why. Victor and Charlene dive into the unwritten rules every player should know, the growing tension around fairness and league formats, the rise of athletic throwers, and how identity is reshaping the sport. They tackle gender‑eligibility conversations with nuance, call out the clickbait culture war happening in darts media, and...

American darts is exploding — and Episode 5 breaks down exactly why. Victor and Charlene dive into the surge happening across the country, from the rise of the CDC and modernized ADO rankings to the massive boom in soft‑tip, smart board technology, global majors landing in the U.S., and the new wave of American players hitting world‑stage averages. They cover everything shaping the sport right now...

In this episode of The Dart Syndicate, Victor and Charlene sit down with rising national competitor Blake Kiel , a player who’s climbed from local LOD nights in the Twin Cities to traveling nationwide in just two years. Blake shares how he got into darts, what hooked him early, and how the grind of weekly draws turned into a full‑blown national journey. From first‑tournament jitters to building pa...

America is building its own darts identity — fast. In this episode, Victor and Charlene break down the rise of U.S. darts culture, the explosion of regional leagues, and the growing crossover between soft‑tip and steel‑tip players. From Midwest league nights to Southern tournament circuits, this episode explores how everyday players, local bars, and emerging tournaments are shaping a brand‑new Ame...

Episode 2 brings a powerful conversation about inclusion in darts — and spotlights one of the game’s most dedicated builders, Jason Zuchara of Hitman Promotions. This episode opens with a real moment from the dart community that forces an honest look at belonging, respect, and how players experience the game differently at the oche. From there, Victor and Charlene sit down with Jason Zuchara and T...

In this episode of The Dart Syndicate, Victor sits down with Jaycob Bauer for one of the most honest and grounded conversations the dart community has heard in a long time. This isn’t a headline grab. It’s not a dramatization. It’s a real moment with a real player choosing to step forward, take ownership, and talk openly about what happened, what he learned, and where he’s going next. Jaycob walks...

Darts is more than a game — it’s pressure, precision, and personality. The Dart Syndicate brings all of it to the mic. Hosted by competitive players Victor and Charlene, this podcast spotlights the athletes, creators, and everyday throwers shaping darts across the U.S. and around the world. Expect raw conversations, competitive insight, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and interviews with players making...