Honestly Russ is the reason I'm into darts. His voice genuinely got me to sit down and tune in. Within a matter of sets the love of the sport got its hooks in me too. He'll be missed!
I was lucky enough to meet Mr Bray at an exhibition. Sound bloke, had time for everyone, sank an absolute bucket load of beer, possibly more than Lewis, Dellar and Bristow god rest his soul. Good fun and can throw a dart too!
I met Bristow and Dellar at a Legends KO in Lincoln a good few years back. The amount of Guinness they both drank was outrageous. Bristow lost to ex world youth champion Leighton Bennett's dad. 😅
This is how to counterbalance the criticism of the Elle podcast. You get on a proper darts legend who can tell good stories, not just: “did you know Fake Taxi only offered me £50?!” More guests like this please👍
Russ Bray is just a voice you can't unhear in darts. I don't know why people are clamoring for this guy to retire. Why, because he miscounts the score occasionally? Give him a break, he's 65 and still produces good quality refereeing plus he's been around for decades to boot. I doubt anyone who criticizes him can even keep up with the first few darts thrown to compile the numbers or make a 180 sound like a big moment as he has many times.
And that's what I love about who I call "The Trooper". He is the kind of guy who doesn't take any nonsense from anyone, is quick to restore order when things get out of hand, and is also a very nice guy to boot.
Sorry but if you're constantly messing up scores then that's a problem and if you can't fix it then you've got to go...you can't keep making excuses for him like many do. Seems he got it together tho
The occasional score mix up is part of Russ’s character in a way. It doesn’t bother me as a viewer. If it throws off players then that’s different. Hopefully they don’t mind either
@@kevinVersus lol making a crucial mistake should not be used as a bit or an act...its a serious game with big money on the line. If he had consistently been messing up then he would have to go
I met Russ at the WDC probabaly about 12 years ago, he stood and talked to the fans for ages before the matches, he didn't have to but he did. What a lovely bloke.
Russ is just the definition of a top top bloke love it, and the darts scene is just so great best sport in telly love that all the players have great sportsmanship too!
@@danielcharlton5159 How is mvg an unlikable person? A few people have said this and I can’t work out why. He’s one of nicest genuine people away from the dartboard.
@@TeamBabylon-dp2xf You can't have met many good people if thats your take. The guys a liar, unfaithful and a cry baby. Guy is constantly pointing the finger and judging people when hes in no position to be. I don't like how he interacts with alot of the other players and I get bad vibes off him.
Russ saying Lewis does not love a moan is hilarious. If he was in bed with Kelly Brook and Holly Willoughby, he would probably moan that they were on the wrong sides of him!
Excellent and it's great Russ cleared up what *actually* happens on and off the stage! *1111111111111111111111111 Hundred and 8888888888888888 teeee!!!*
I used to have a p.e teacher that used to sound exactly like russ he loved imitating russ aswell which was a win for him as a teacher especially when getting us lads to focus 😂😂
Can't believe some of the comments on here about Russ. I've been watching darts since being in my mother's arms as a baby - Russ has been a legend in the game for quite some time, and he's a lovely bloke. What do you get out of leaving shi*ty comments about him?! Sad.
There is a Famous Match on RUclips when Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow were kicking LUMPS out of each other THE KICK MATCH - 1983 World Cup Singles Match ON THE STAGE😀😀😀
I agree with Mike on this this, even I really really like Russ as a referee!! Calling out you do either before or after the throw because it'll affect their concentration if you do during their throw and it really doesn't matter if you wait for that because it's already in their head!! (I'm an MvG fan but it counts for any darts player out there, these 5 or 8 seconds of waiting CAN make a difference!!)
I have heard from other people that MVg is a class act off the stage. Apparently he is a joker and prankster too. The whistle was a bit annoying when jonny was shooting and the crowds needs to settle it down. The game of darts was always a gentlemens game. Now it is no different the soccer with all the hooligans.
This bloke should be doing the boxing introductions in the UK, that beehive-haired bloke we see so often isn't very good and he's only doing it because executives think that American accents are 'cool'. It's actually ridiculous. Russ did a good job with Abrahams had him announcing at one of his fights a few years ago.
Think that thank you may have been lost in translation. Obviously here in England its passive aggressive to say shut up, teachers used it in schools. Dont think MVG got that unfortunately
Honestly Russ is the reason I'm into darts. His voice genuinely got me to sit down and tune in. Within a matter of sets the love of the sport got its hooks in me too. He'll be missed!
He's still on the circuit just not doing the majors
Yoy watch darts to listen to a guy speak?
I could listen to russ all day
Would help if I could make out what he was saying with that accent
@@Daniel-bs1zx lmao
Such a dude russ is cracking fella. Random fact Bloody good golfer as well, search for him playing with tubes from soccer am, good listen there too 👍
@@Inca2024 i'll keep it in mind
ONEEEEEEEEE HUNNNNNNNRREDDDDDDDD N EEIGHHHHHTTTYYYY
I was lucky enough to meet Mr Bray at an exhibition. Sound bloke, had time for everyone, sank an absolute bucket load of beer, possibly more than Lewis, Dellar and Bristow god rest his soul. Good fun and can throw a dart too!
Yeah I met the lad as well. Thought he was fantastic. Such a nice guy
He can’t throw for shit,get your eyes tested
Chris Mason would have drunk the full place dry single handedly.
I met Bristow and Dellar at a Legends KO in Lincoln a good few years back. The amount of Guinness they both drank was outrageous. Bristow lost to ex world youth champion Leighton Bennett's dad. 😅
hes a goat
Russ makes me smile all the time, such a great lad!
This is how to counterbalance the criticism of the Elle podcast. You get on a proper darts legend who can tell good stories, not just: “did you know Fake Taxi only offered me £50?!” More guests like this please👍
What was the criticism of the Elle podcast?
@@Adamalidib people don’t fancy listening to some bird talk about getting railed for an hour and half
yeah i gave that one a miss tbh.
@@aidenhorton18 ye I swerved that one too
Russ Bray is just a voice you can't unhear in darts. I don't know why people are clamoring for this guy to retire. Why, because he miscounts the score occasionally? Give him a break, he's 65 and still produces good quality refereeing plus he's been around for decades to boot. I doubt anyone who criticizes him can even keep up with the first few darts thrown to compile the numbers or make a 180 sound like a big moment as he has many times.
And that's what I love about who I call "The Trooper". He is the kind of guy who doesn't take any nonsense from anyone, is quick to restore order when things get out of hand, and is also a very nice guy to boot.
Sorry but if you're constantly messing up scores then that's a problem and if you can't fix it then you've got to go...you can't keep making excuses for him like many do. Seems he got it together tho
The occasional score mix up is part of Russ’s character in a way. It doesn’t bother me as a viewer. If it throws off players then that’s different. Hopefully they don’t mind either
@@kevinVersus lol making a crucial mistake should not be used as a bit or an act...its a serious game with big money on the line. If he had consistently been messing up then he would have to go
@@kurtjappy lol? Ya it is super funny that my opinion has you upset
Magic to see the great personality Russ has....you can tell all the players respect him too...comes across as a real nice fella
What a legend Russ is. The voice of Darts 🎯 😮
I love Jacks love for darts and the fact he wants dart icons on the podcast. Taylor next?;)
Had him and Bristow booked for an appearance that sadly never happened because of Eric's untimely passing. Broke my heart on so many levels...
I had elvis and Michael Jackson booked too… broke my heart ☹️
Russ should always be on the stage hes a legend
I met Russ at the WDC probabaly about 12 years ago, he stood and talked to the fans for ages before the matches, he didn't have to but he did. What a lovely bloke.
Russ is just the definition of a top top bloke love it, and the darts scene is just so great best sport in telly love that all the players have great sportsmanship too!
I think there’s more to this than Russ Bray is letting on. He isn’t gonna talk bad about the people he has to work with. He’s a top bloke.
that's what i love about this. he clearly knows there's genuine dislike between people but never lets it on.
Here's hoping Russ Bray stays a caller for a long time. Seems like a top bloke and he's got the best call!
Met Russ myself and thought he was a huge legend. I can't stand Mvg. Such an unlikeable person.
@@danielcharlton5159 How is mvg an unlikable person? A few people have said this and I can’t work out why. He’s one of nicest genuine people away from the dartboard.
@@TeamBabylon-dp2xf You can't have met many good people if thats your take. The guys a liar, unfaithful and a cry baby. Guy is constantly pointing the finger and judging people when hes in no position to be. I don't like how he interacts with alot of the other players and I get bad vibes off him.
hes the best
@@danielcharlton5159 very minority decison that
im team MVG but man i love russ hes a legend pure and simple 🎯🎯🎯
I've always wanted to see this guy interviewed
Russ saying Lewis does not love a moan is hilarious.
If he was in bed with Kelly Brook and Holly Willoughby, he would probably moan that they were on the wrong sides of him!
Holly willoughby?? 🤣🤣🤣 dog rough
@@warzone9122 Shoulda gone to Specsavers. 🥸
Love the darts lads coming on, Wayne mardle would be a great guest x
I’d rather Part
Russ is a class fella ✌️🏴
Great interview.
Russ is like Gerald from Clarkson's Farm. Same voice, nobody can understand him properly but everyone appreciates what he has to say anyway.
Are you deaf?
Oh God LOL LOL,LOL,LOL
Love russ absolute class
Class🤣🤣🤣, for you yeah.
I’ve met russ. He’s a great guy. Voice is very intimidating lol
Excellent and it's great Russ cleared up what *actually* happens on and off the stage! *1111111111111111111111111 Hundred and 8888888888888888 teeee!!!*
LOL LOL,LOL,LOL
Thank god! A decent guest! Not some dosey slapper who thought she was some sort off a goddess. More people like this please gents!
What a top geezer, gutted he wasn't at Glasgow last week.
I used to have a p.e teacher that used to sound exactly like russ he loved imitating russ aswell which was a win for him as a teacher especially when getting us lads to focus 😂😂
What a top bloke Russ is 👏🏻👍🏻
His darts app is the business 👌🎯
Jaack in awe of Russ so much he adopts his cockney accent 😜
Russ Bray: The Louis Armstrong of darts.
I love that. BRILLIANT
What a wonderful world (championship)
Legend
"Who were you saying thankyou too" 🥴
Russ is a real legend in darts and life!!
Can't believe some of the comments on here about Russ. I've been watching darts since being in my mother's arms as a baby - Russ has been a legend in the game for quite some time, and he's a lovely bloke. What do you get out of leaving shi*ty comments about him?! Sad.
Can anyone tell me where I can watch the FULL episode please.. I know you can listen on Spotify but I'd like to be able to watch it too.. Cheers
There is a Famous Match on RUclips when
Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow were kicking LUMPS out of each other
THE KICK MATCH - 1983 World Cup Singles Match
ON THE STAGE😀😀😀
They’re sportsmen, they want to win, that’s what makes winners, passion
Omg he seems like such good fun. 180 😅👌🎯
Any plans to make the podcast available as a video on Spotify?
👀
What a top bloke!!
Love Russ, Best 180 caller in the game.
So f*****g right. Love the man
Great interview. The Gary Anderson vs Gerwyn Price incident comes to mind, not sure if Russ was the ref.
that was Paul Hinks. pretty sure his lack of managing that situation contributed to his demotion.
The Buffer brothers have absolutely nothing on Russ Bray. Icon!
That is absolutely brilliant 🎯🤣. 👍👍👍
Great podcast
Russ the absolute goat 🐐
PDC needs to act in people whistling during games. It's getting more and more and the crowd can't be the deciding factor like that.
Russ is the man of darts
What a man!!
“Go have a cuppa tea or something” is a weird name for a pint
Find it hard to believe there's never been any afters when off stage.
We all know that sid was and is the voice of darts but russ has to be the second
Imagine them on the same night. I would be in tears with laughter
Where do I get the full podcasts? I can only ever find little clips
Spotify
I agree with Mike on this this, even I really really like Russ as a referee!!
Calling out you do either before or after the throw because it'll affect their concentration if you do during their throw and it really doesn't matter if you wait for that because it's already in their head!!
(I'm an MvG fan but it counts for any darts player out there, these 5 or 8 seconds of waiting CAN make a difference!!)
What a bloke!
I have heard from other people that MVg is a class act off the stage. Apparently he is a joker and prankster too. The whistle was a bit annoying when jonny was shooting and the crowds needs to settle it down. The game of darts was always a gentlemens game. Now it is no different the soccer with all the hooligans.
You don't shoot a dart you dolt. You throw a dart
HAHA At pub getting piss how we played
It's literally a pub game lmao. 100% a gentlemans game 😂😂
legend
Russ is a legend of the sport himself.
He's a proper geezer
gerwin price in new zealand didnt seem to get along with dimitri van de berg did anybody else notice it?
This bloke should be doing the boxing introductions in the UK, that beehive-haired bloke we see so often isn't very good and he's only doing it because executives think that American accents are 'cool'. It's actually ridiculous. Russ did a good job with Abrahams had him announcing at one of his fights a few years ago.
Think that thank you may have been lost in translation. Obviously here in England its passive aggressive to say shut up, teachers used it in schools. Dont think MVG got that unfortunately
Wish I could understand the full convo lol my English ears are having a gard time lmao
Should interview Bruce Spengler next
R U READY??? LET'S PLAY DARTS.
If Russ said to me “Your name’s not down, you’re not coming in”, I’d quickly disappear.
He Sounds Like Claude from aftv
Americans finding out about Russ Bray: hell yeah
Tough as nails and an absolute legend of the game!
"his job to squash that out" you never see him or any ref pull a player.
Russ definitely on something maybe antidepressants but he’s a legend and love his comments
Strange comment
@@jackhughes7637 Autoritative people are always depressed. And a voice like that comes not from healthy living🤣
@@fred-jandejong244 old, cigarettes?
What an oddball you are
you may love the 180 but lots of people i no sit watching the darts with the remote in hand to mute the tele because they are sick of such a noise
Yeah, sure you do 🙄
What a ture mate
Top bloke
MVG and Klaasen got some bad blood
Yea coz klassen a paedo and with a underage disabled girl
Where have you been for the past decade?
Can you imagine football referees having breakfast or going for a drink with top players.
Thought that were bloody Wayne Linekar
Ahh, Russ, the Bobby George of darts….
Like Clayton didn't checkout before he could have a chance 💀
Respect The Voice ot you get The Fist
After Sid Waddell, Russ is darts.
ME GUSTARIA ESCUCHARLO EN ESPAÑOL
Painter would take offence at anything or anyone...... but only when the 'voices' told him to.🤣
Pity didn’t ask him was Gary and gerwin friends after it or still?
Phil hit bull cos painter missed bout 3 or 4 attempts showed him how it done it was only 2 win leg or set 😉
Painter 🎨 didn't like it plus he threw match away fm 4 2 up
He looks and sounds like a character out of a Guy Ritchie film 🤣 great geezer though.
That darts player looks like he was born in a social club.
In other words dart players just blow a lot of hot air
I don’t believe that there is no afterwards backstage , it goes against all human nature
He's just talked himself out of a book. Player scraps is a seller
Gerwyn couldn't 🎧
Never watched one of these podcasts. "Who were you saying thank you to?" Are you serious? I won't be watching another.
Who is he
Darts referee
So what
@@John-cw6yr ? What are you trying to say
His 180 calls are the best
I wonder did MvG pay someone in the croud to wistle ever time Clayton threw 🤔
Brown nosing is strong in this one
Rosscal must be a severe smoker 😂
How many's he smoke, 180 a day?? Get it??
@@simonmallett9310 😂😂
Googled it he reads scores out so what's his talent 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He's good at maths 🙄😂😂
One huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuundred eightyyyyyyy