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Dhani Tackles the Globe

All Episodes 2009 - 2010

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  • 2009-03-17T03:00:00Z
  • 1h
  • 20h (20 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • 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.

20 episodes

Series Premiere

2009-03-17T03:00:00Z

1x01 Thailand

Series Premiere

1x01 Thailand

  • 2009-03-17T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-03-24T03:00:00Z

1x02 Switzerland

1x02 Switzerland

  • 2009-03-24T03:00:00Z1h

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.

2009-03-31T03:00:00Z

1x03 England

1x03 England

  • 2009-03-31T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-04-07T03:00:00Z

1x04 Singapore

1x04 Singapore

  • 2009-04-07T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-04-21T03:00:00Z

1x05 Ireland

1x05 Ireland

  • 2009-04-21T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-04-28T03:00:00Z

1x06 Australia

1x06 Australia

  • 2009-04-28T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-04-28T03:00:00Z

1x07 Australia

1x07 Australia

  • 2009-04-28T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-05-12T03:00:00Z

1x08 New Zealand

1x08 New Zealand

  • 2009-05-12T03:00:00Z1h

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

2009-05-19T03:00:00Z

1x09 Russia

1x09 Russia

  • 2009-05-19T03:00:00Z1h

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.

Season Finale

2009-05-19T03:00:00Z

1x10 Russia

Season Finale

1x10 Russia

  • 2009-05-19T03:00:00Z1h

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

Season Premiere

2010-04-20T03:00:00Z

2x01 Italy

Season Premiere

2x01 Italy

  • 2010-04-20T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani trains with Olympic and professional cyclists to prepare for an attempt to conquer Monte Grappa in Italy.

2010-04-27T03:00:00Z

2x02 Senegal

2x02 Senegal

  • 2010-04-27T03:00:00Z1h

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.

2010-05-04T03:00:00Z

2x03 Iceland

2x03 Iceland

  • 2010-05-04T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani Jones trains with elite local athletes in preparation for a strongman competition in Iceland.

2010-05-11T03:00:00Z

2x04 Jamaica

2x04 Jamaica

  • 2010-05-11T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani learns to play cricket in Jamaica.

2010-05-18T03:00:00Z

2x05 Croatia

2x05 Croatia

  • 2010-05-18T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani dives into water polo in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a medieval walled city by the Adriatic Sea.

2010-05-25T03:00:00Z

2x06 Scotland

2x06 Scotland

  • 2010-05-25T03:00:00Z1h

Highland games; eating Scotland's iconic dish, Haggis.

2010-06-01T03:00:00Z

2x07 Brazil

2x07 Brazil

  • 2010-06-01T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani adventures to the sand volleyball courts of the World famous Ipanema Beach; Rio de Janiero.

2010-06-08T03:00:00Z

2x08 South Africa

2x08 South Africa

  • 2010-06-08T03:00:00Z1h

Lions and leopards on safari; cage diving with great white shark.

2010-06-15T03:00:00Z

2x09 Mexico City (Lucha Libre)

2x09 Mexico City (Lucha Libre)

  • 2010-06-15T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani takes in the culture of Mexico City where he trains for a Lucha Libre match.

Season Finale

2010-06-22T03:00:00Z

2x10 Nepal

Season Finale

2x10 Nepal

  • 2010-06-22T03:00:00Z1h

Dhani seeks solace in teahouses, Buddhist monasteries and the sights while climbing Mt. Everest.

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