Darts Around The World
About Adam
Adam "Thorn" Smith is a co-host of the Darts Around The World podcast and the voice behind The Thorn Report, the site's long-running travel-and-darts blog. Based in Portland, Oregon, Adam has been playing darts since 2005 and has since taken his passion across five continents.
His writing appears both here and in BullsEyeNews Magazine, where he covers the international darts scene. The Thorn Report chronicles adventures spanning three months, sixteen countries, and one World Cup of Darts — a journey that began in 2011 and continues to inspire readers today.
Quick Facts
- Home: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Darts: Since 2005
- Travel: 5 continents, 50+ countries
- Writing: BullsEyeNews Magazine & The Thorn Report
As a co-host of the Darts Around The World podcast, Adam Thorn Smith brings a distinct perspective shaped by years of travel and competition. His segment, The Thorn Report, has become a staple for listeners who crave stories from the global darts circuit rather than just scores and statistics. Adam's approach blends firsthand playing experience with genuine curiosity about how different cultures embrace the sport. Whether he is reporting from a packed arena during a major championship or recounting a pickup game in a remote bar, his commentary captures the human side of darts. This mix of travelogue and sports reporting gives the podcast a texture that sets it apart from more conventional darts coverage.
Beyond the microphone, Adam has built a reputation as a thoughtful observer of the international darts scene. His written work, appearing both on this site and in dedicated darts publications, explores how the game connects people across borders. The Thorn Report originally grew out of an ambitious journey spanning multiple countries and continents, and that spirit of adventure continues to inform everything he produces. Adam's ability to find common ground between elite professionals and casual pub players reflects his belief that darts is fundamentally a social game. His contributions remind the audience that the sport thrives not only in televised events but in the countless unscripted moments happening around the world every day.