Dhani Tackles the Globe (2009)
Synopsis
Dhani Tackles the Globe is an American documentary television series hosted by NFL linebacker Dhani Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals, currently airing on the Travel Channel; the series follows Jones around the globe as he learns how to play international sports and simultaneously explores the culture of each location.
First Air Date: 2009-03-19
Last Air Date: 2010-06-21
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 20
Networks: Travel Channel
Top Cast
- Dhani Jones as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (2009)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Thailand
Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.
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Ep. 2: Switzerland
Farmers, woodchoppers and cheesemakers of the Swiss Alps challenge Dhani to a Schwingen match; Dhani wrestles with a language barrier and men twice his size.
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Ep. 3: England
Dhani travels to London with the goal of becoming a true English gentleman via the sport and culture of rugby; Dhani visits with England's oldest rugby club, goes on a fox hunt and... Full summary
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Ep. 4: Singapore
Dhani journeys to Singapore and tries the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing.
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Ep. 5: Ireland
Dhani plays jai alai, the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain that has been dubbed "ballet with bullets."
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Ep. 6: Australia
Dhani visits Ireland and tries playing the national sport of hurling.
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Ep. 7: Australia
Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to Australian locals and lifeguards in and out of the ocean.
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Ep. 8: New Zealand
Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding highlight Dhani's visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Ep. 9: Russia
Dhani visits New Zealand on a quest to become a crewman on an America's Cup yacht within one week, then take the ultimate sailing test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout.
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Ep. 10: Russia
Dhani visits Russia; homemade vodka; fighting sambo-style without weapons.
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