About Double Tops with JaackMate, Anna Woolhouse & Polly James
Join JaackMaate, Anna Woolhouse and Polly James as they welcome a mix of Premier League darts players, legends of the game and celebrity fans. Together, they relive the biggest moments from the week, swap behind-the-scenes stories and celebrate the absolute pandemonium that makes darts so special.
From iconic matches and unforgettable walk-ons to dressing room tales and hilarious studio chat, Double Tops brings you the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re a hardcore darts fan or brand new to the sport, this is a weekly fix designed to entertain first and analyse second.
Premier League Finals Night: Behind The Scenes With The Champion
Luke Littler has been crowned the 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts Champion! 🏆 Join us on Double Top, sponsored by BetMGM, as we provide a comprehensive darts review of the season's conclusion, featuring expert darts commentary from Mark Webster. Relive the best darts moments from an incredible 17 weeks of competition!
PLUS: Polly caught up with Luke backstage, after the win for an EXCLUSIVE interview.
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20 May 2026
Premier League Finalists CONFIRMED with Newcastle United's Ramsdale, Barnes & Ruddy
Newcastle United players, Aaron Ramsdale, Harvey Barnes and John Ruddy join JaackMaate this week!
Ramsdale relives facing Luke Littler in England Camp and Ruddy claims he’s lost count of how many 180s he’s thrown!! The boys also take on a challenge set for them by Steven Bunting!
PLUS, following an epic night of darts in Birmingham, Luke Humphries has FINALLY won a night of the Premier League, which means we have our qualifiers for the O2! Polly James catches up with Cool Hand immediately after his big win…
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13 May 2026
“Mr Brightside, grates on me!” | Nathan Aspinall & Laura Woods
‘Mr Brightside’ himself, Nathan Aspinall AND Broadcaster, Laura Woods join JaackMaate and Polly James to discuss all the action from The BetMGM Premier Leage Darts, we’ve got o
‘The Asp’, Nathan Aspinall tells us the truth about his new walk on song, how he feels about missing out on the Premier League this season and which darts players are invited to his wedding…
AND Woodsy has a story of two to tell from her after 13 years working on the darts… a career which has made her one of the most recognisable faces in the sport… what goes on behind the scenes including the moment Eric Bristow offered to break her ex boyfriend’s legs.
PLUS we spoke to Luke Littler immediately after he took the win in Leeds, equalling the 6 nightly wins record that he set last season.
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6 May 2026
How the PDC REALLY Chooses Premier League Players
On this week’s episode of Double Tops, JaackMaate and Anna Woolhouse are joined by PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter and ‘Queen of the Commentary Box’ Laura Turner as we break down all the action from Night 13 of the Premier League Darts in Aberdeen.
We get into Littler’s FIFTH nightly win of the season, his last-leg victory over Luke Humphries, and what it means for the playoff race as we head into the final stretch.
Matt also gives us insight into how the Premier League lineup is really chosen, what the 1-million-pound prize money will do for the sport and the future growth of the PDC.
Plus, The Nuke speaks exclusively to Polly James for Double Tops immediately after his win!
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29 Apr 2026
Is The Apprentice Better Than The Wizard? | Simon & Mason Whitlock
Father and son darting duo, Simon and Mason Whitlock AKA The Wizard and the Apprentice join Anna Woolhouse and Polly James this week.
What is it like really like having a darting legend as a Dad… and then following in his footsteps? Simon and Mason discuss it all; like-for-like 9 Darters, The Whitlock’s training regime and how far they think Mason could go in the sport! Polly also challenges Simon to an arm wrestle…
And after a huge night in Liverpool where Luke Littler silenced the crowd, we break down all the action, discuss the pressure building in the Premier League, and what it’s really like behind the scenes at this stage of the competition.
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22 Apr 2026
How Phil Taylor Became the Undisputed GOAT of Darts
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15 Apr 2026
ALL the pressure is on Littler: Humphries back in the HUNT
We're on tour to Wolverhampton Wanderers this week, at the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground...
JaackMaate and Anna Woolhouse are joined by Wolves players Adam Armstrong, Ladislav Krejčí and Angel Gomes to break down all the action from the BetMGM Premier League Darts - including Johnny Clayton’s table topping win in Brighton, Luke Littler’s crowd troubles and Josh Rock’s fightback.
They also create their ultimate Premier League Darts football team, take on the 9-Dart Challenge and discuss what’s harder: Hole-in-One, a 147 break or a 9-Darter!
Plus! Polly James catches up with ‘Cool Hand Luke’ about the tournament so far, his beloved Leeds United and he sets the boys a special darting challenge…
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8 Apr 2026
Luke Littler vs Gian Van Veen DRAMA | Russ Bray Reacts
‘The Voice’ of Darts, Russ Bray and one of darts’ biggest characters, Scott Williams join JaackMaate and Anna Woolhouse in the Double Tops studio!
Gerwyn Price has sailed through to take his second weekly win of the tournament but it’s Luke Littler and Gian Van Veen that steal the headlines in Manchester… and we have two people who know darting drama on the oche VERY well to discuss THAT moment in detail. We also cover Russ’ career highlights, Scott’s Premier League ambitions and the team make their predictions for Night 10 in Brighton.
PLUS; Polly James was there to interview Gezzy fresh off stage after his big win in Manchester, he talks about climbing the table, his current mentality and, of course, buying a 200 acre farm!
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1 Apr 2026
The Truth About Ginge and Littler's Friendship
Angry Ginge is in the Double Tops studio! The King of the Jungle joins JaackMaate and Polly James to break down this week’s Premier Leage Darting action
What’s Luke Littler REALLY like before a big darts final? I’m a Celebrity, Soccer Aid, Manchester United. AND is Angry Ginge really going to Q-school?
ALSO; JaackMaate challenges Angry Ginge to a game of 501 on finals night AT THE O2… but does he take it!…
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25 Mar 2026
Sidemen’s BEHZINGA: AURAmaxxing the Premier League Darts!
Behzinga from the Sidemen joins JaackMaate and Anna Woolhouse to look at all of the darting action from the BetMGM Premier League Darts!
Ethan Payne AKA Behzinga discusses the best and worst darts players in the Sidemen, taking on Russ Bray on stage and the celebrity he would like to take on in the boxing ring!
We may have witnessed the best game of the tournament so far AND one of the best comebacks in darting history at Night 7 of the Premier League Darts in Dublin, as Luke Littler defeats Michael Van Gerwyn in the Semis and snatches the nightly win from Gerwyn Price’s grasp.
PLUS; Queen of the Commentary Box and friend of the show, Laura Turner speaks to Luke Littler minutes after his monumental nightly win.
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18 Mar 2026
Littler vs Taylor & Jackpot’s BIG Comeback | Adrian Lewis & Glen Durrant
JaackMaate and Polly James take a look back at all the Premier League Darts action from Night 6 in Nottingham! To help them this week, we have Two-time World Champion, Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis and former Premier League Winner turned darting pundit extraordinaire, Glen Durrant!
Adrian reveals plans for his major comeback, Glen talks us though the highs and lows he experienced being in the Premier League and the pair back Taylor to beat Littler on the oche…
PLUS; Johnny Clayton has taken his second nightly win in the Premier League to bolster his lead at the top of the table, Glen caught him for an exclusive interview moments after the final leg!
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11 Mar 2026
Who’s the best darts player at Spurs!? | Maddison, Gray, Gallagher, Austin
We’ve taken Double Tops Podcast on tour and this week we’re coming to you from the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground! And joining us we have first team players; James Maddison, Archie Gray, Conor Gallagher and Brandon Austin.JaackMaate and Polly James are here to find out the origins of Maddison’s now iconic darting goal celebration, discuss the boys’ favourite darts players and put all four through their paces on the dart board… to find out who’s really the best darts player at Spurs!PLUS; after an epic night of darts in Cardiff, Polly speaks to Luke Littler on stage straight after his first nightly win of the tournament AND catches up with Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton ahead of their big homecoming in front of the Welsh crowd.
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4 Mar 2026
What’s REALLY going on behind the scenes!? | Fallon Sherrock and Laura Turner
JaackMaate and Anna Woolhoouse are joined by the Queen of the Palace and the Queen of the Commentary Box - Fallon Sherrock and Laura Turner!
WHAT a week in Belfast – Josh Rock has hit our first 9-Darter of the tournament - and in front of the home crowd! The first woman to hit one on TV was, of course, Fallon Sherrock and she shares EXACTLY how Josh must have felt in that moment.
After not winning a game, Stephen Bunting has come out of nowhere to win Night 4 – our Polly James catches up with him after his HUGE nightly win.
AND Laura Turner gives us the ultimate peak behind the darting curtain – what it’s ACTUALLY like being in the commentary box.
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25 Feb 2026
Chelsea Legend John Terry Takes On The 9-Dart Challenge! (He Was NERVOUS...)
Chelsea and England legend John Terry joins Double Tops for a massive episode! 🦁🎯
We dive deep into the similarities between captaining a Premier League football team and standing alone at the oche.
JT opens up about handling the "boos," his true feelings about Spurs, and gives his honest verdict on the Luke Littler phenomenon.
In this episode: It's not just chat—we put the Captain to the test! Watch John Terry take on the 9-Dart Challenge (and see if the pressure gets to him!).
Plus, the team breaks down the Week 4 Premier League Darts fixtures, debating whether "The Nuke" can bounce back.
👇 TOPICS COVERED:
• John Terry on the "Dark Arts" of sport & elite mentality
• Why the Ally Pally crowd is scarier than Wembley
• The 9-Dart Challenge: Can JT hit the board?
• Premier League Week 4 Predictions & Analysis
• Is Luke Littler the real deal? JT's verdict.
🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST: Double Tops is your home for Premier League Darts analysis, sponsored by BetMGM. Join us every week for predictions, banter, and massive guests.
All Premier League Darts video footage courtesy of Sky Sports
#JohnTerry #PremierLeagueDarts #Darts #LukeLittler #ChelseaFC #DoubleTops #DartsPodcast #PLDarts
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18 Feb 2026
Luke Littler’s Lurgy & THAT Gary Anderson BEEF | Gian van Veen & Charlie Murphy
Michael van Gerwen is on fire, but can he keep the momentum going in Glasgow? We break down everything from the Bet MGM Premier League Darts, reacting to the action in Belgium and looking ahead to a massive Night 3.
YouTuber, Charlie Murphy joins Polly and Jack to dive deep into Stephen Bunting's confidence battle and discuss where Luke Littler stands in the current rankings. Plus, we are joined by a very special guest, Dutch number one Gian van Veen, for an exclusive interview you don't want to miss!
In this episode:
MvG's Dominance: Is he running away with the league already?
Player Analysis: What's happening with Stephen Bunting?
The Littler Effect: Analysis of Luke Littler's current standing.
Special Guest: Interview with Gian van Veen.
Glasgow Preview: Our predictions for the Night 3 quarter-finals.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Belgium Night Recap2:15 - Michael van Gerwen's Strong Start8:30 - Stephen Bunting's Confidence Issues15:45 - Luke Littler Analysis22:10 - INTERVIEW: Gian van Veen35:00 - Glasgow Night 3 Predictions42:00 - Final Thoughts
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11 Feb 2026
Who Will Be CROWNED Premier League Champion?! | Joe Swash & Chris Mason
🎯 Welcome to Double Tops – the brand new darts show, proudly sponsored by BetMGM, bringing you the biggest stories, standout moments and all the chaos from the BetMGM Premier League Darts ahead of another huge season.
Hosted by JaackMate, Anna Woolhouse & Polly James, each week we’re joined by Premier League stars, legends of the oche and celebrity superfans. Expect big opinions, behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive access you won’t hear anywhere else as we celebrate the pandemonium that makes darts the most electrifying sport on the planet.
In Episode 1 we’re joined by darting legend Chris ‘The Ace’ Mason and TV favourite Joe Swash, fresh from his pro-am win alongside Fallon Sherrock.
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