Dhani Tackles the Globe (2009)
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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Episode 1 - Italy
Release Date: 2010-04-19Dhani trains with Olympic and professional cyclists to prepare for an attempt to conquer Monte Grappa in Italy.
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Episode 2 - Senegal
Release Date: 2010-04-26Dhani 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.
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Episode 3 - Iceland
Release Date: 2010-05-03Dhani Jones trains with elite local athletes in preparation for a strongman competition in Iceland.
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Episode 4 - Jamaica
Release Date: 2010-05-10Dhani learns to play cricket in Jamaica.
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Episode 5 - Croatia
Release Date: 2010-05-17Dhani dives into water polo in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a medieval walled city by the Adriatic Sea.
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Episode 6 - Scotland
Release Date: 2010-05-24Highland games; eating Scotland's iconic dish, Haggis.
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Episode 7 - Brazil
Release Date: 2010-05-31Dhani adventures to the sand volleyball courts of the World famous Ipanema Beach; Rio de Janiero.
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Episode 8 - South Africa
Release Date: 2010-06-07Lions and leopards on safari; cage diving with great white shark.
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Episode 9 - Mexico City (Lucha Libre)
Release Date: 2010-06-14Dhani takes in the culture of Mexico City where he trains for a Lucha Libre match.
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Episode 10 - Nepal
Release Date: 2010-06-21Dhani seeks solace in teahouses, Buddhist monasteries and the sights while climbing Mt. Everest.