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. Italy
Aired 19 April 2010 • 60 min
Dhani trains with Olympic and professional cyclists to prepare for an attempt to conquer Monte Grappa in Italy.
2. Senegal
Aired 26 April 2010 • 60 min
Dhani tries to learn Senegal's national sport of lutte, a form of traditional wrestling, by joining the stable of the "Bombardier," one of the country's most popular champions.
3. Iceland
Aired 3 May 2010 • 60 min
Dhani Jones trains with elite local athletes in preparation for a strongman competition in Iceland.
4. Jamaica
Aired 10 May 2010 • 60 min
Dhani learns to play cricket in Jamaica.
5. Croatia
Aired 17 May 2010 • 60 min
Dhani dives into water polo in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a medieval walled city by the Adriatic Sea.
6. Scotland
Aired 24 May 2010 • 60 min
Highland games; eating Scotland's iconic dish, Haggis.
7. Brazil
Aired 31 May 2010 • 60 min
Dhani adventures to the sand volleyball courts of the World famous Ipanema Beach; Rio de Janiero.
8. South Africa
Aired 7 June 2010 • 60 min
Lions and leopards on safari; cage diving with great white shark.
9. Mexico City (Lucha Libre)
Aired 14 June 2010 • 60 min
Dhani takes in the culture of Mexico City where he trains for a Lucha Libre match.
10. Nepal
Aired 21 June 2010 • 60 min
Dhani seeks solace in teahouses, Buddhist monasteries and the sights while climbing Mt. Everest.