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Dhani Tackles the Globe

2009
~1h / ep
2 seasons
20 episodes
Documentary

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.

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Cast

Dhani Jones

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Thailand

    16-03-20091h

    Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.

  • Ep 2

    2.Switzerland

    23-03-20091h

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.England

    30-03-20091h

    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...

  • Ep 4

    4.Singapore

    06-04-20091h

    Dhani journeys to Singapore and tries the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing.

  • Ep 5

    5.Ireland

    20-04-20091h

    Dhani plays jai alai, the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain that has been dubbed "ballet with bullets."

  • Ep 6

    6.Australia

    27-04-20091h

    Dhani visits Ireland and tries playing the national sport of hurling.

  • Ep 7

    7.Australia

    27-04-20091h

    Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to Australian locals and lifeguards in and out of the ocean.

  • Ep 8

    8.New Zealand

    11-05-20091h

    Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding highlight Dhani's visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

  • Ep 9

    9.Russia

    18-05-20091h

    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.

  • Ep 10

    10.Russia

    18-05-20091h

    Dhani visits Russia; homemade vodka; fighting sambo-style without weapons.

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