• Air date: 16 Mar '09 10 episodes
      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.
  • List of Episodes (10)
    • 1. Thailand

      16 Mar '09
      Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.
    • 2. Switzerland

      23 Mar '09
      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

      30 Mar '09
      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

      06 Apr '09
      Dhani journeys to Singapore and tries the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing.
    • 5. Ireland

      20 Apr '09
      Dhani plays jai alai, the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain that has been dubbed "ballet with bullets."
    • 6. Australia

      27 Apr '09
      Dhani visits Ireland and tries playing the national sport of hurling.
    • 7. Australia

      27 Apr '09
      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

      11 May '09
      Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding highlight Dhani's visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
    • 9. Russia

      18 May '09
      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

      18 May '09
      Dhani visits Russia; homemade vodka; fighting sambo-style without weapons.