About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Thailand
Aired 16 March 2009 • 60 min
Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.
2. Switzerland
Aired 23 March 2009 • 60 min
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.
3. England
Aired 30 March 2009 • 60 min
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
4. Singapore
Aired 6 April 2009 • 60 min
Dhani journeys to Singapore and tries the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing.
5. Ireland
Aired 20 April 2009 • 60 min
Dhani plays jai alai, the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain that has been dubbed "ballet with bullets."
6. Australia
Aired 27 April 2009 • 60 min
Dhani visits Ireland and tries playing the national sport of hurling.
7. Australia
Aired 27 April 2009 • 60 min
Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to Australian locals and lifeguards in and out of the ocean.
8. New Zealand
Aired 11 May 2009 • 60 min
Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding highlight Dhani's visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
9. Russia
Aired 18 May 2009 • 60 min
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.
10. Russia
Aired 18 May 2009 • 60 min
Dhani visits Russia; homemade vodka; fighting sambo-style without weapons.