255: Sexy But Contrite (Pt 2)

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 255 Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that barely stay on topic. This episode has it all—rugby brilliance, American football icons, and a cracking boxing documentary too."Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional."✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?🏉 Arthur Emyr’s career-defining game – Elis relives the day the Welsh winger was absolutely untouchable. 🏈 Dan Marino doing Dan Marino things – Mike throws us back to one of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks at his absolute peak. 🎬 Battling to Belong: Lodge Boys – Elis recommends a powerful documentary exploring the challenges and triumphs of a group of young fighters.✨ Another week of sporting nostalgia, chaos, and absolute nonsense – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉💡 Why Join Patreon? Patreon is the best way to support the pod and get even more of the good stuff:🎧 Bonus Episodes – 30 minutes of extra clips, nonsense, and laughs every single week. 🎬 Hoffi Pod & Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Two of the best bonus pods around, included in your membership. 🎁 Gift Memberships – Treat a mate to some quality nonsense. 💰 Support the Pod – Every penny helps keep the show running (and funds Mike’s ever-growing collection of ‘70s leisurewear).🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members: 🍿 Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Reviewing sports films, whether they’re classics or crimes against cinema. 🎙️ Hoffi Pod – Elis and Steff dig into their favourite non-sports clips while Mike provides… enthusiastic commentary.👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and unlock it all.🚀 Why Wondery+? Not into Patreon? Wondery+ gives you: 🔹 Early access – Listen every Tuesday before anyone else. 🔹 Ad-free episodes – Just the good stuff, no interruptions.🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY): 🎤 Mike’s Bonus Clip: A Britain’s Got Talent moment to remember. Watch here. 🏉 Elis: Arthur Emyr has the game of his life. Watch here. 🎥 Steff: Sports reporter Emma Jones - The DM hotline Watch here. 🏈 Mike: Dan Marino doing Dan Marino things. Watch here.📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY): 📺 Elis Documentary: Battling to Belong: Lodge Boys – Watch here. 📚 Mike’s Book Pick: The Professionals by Ray Didinger – Get it here.📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE): ⚽ Elis: Steve McMahon chasing a lost cause, 1988 – Watch here. 🚣 Steff: The sheer power of Ward Lemmlijn – Watch here. 🏉 Mike: Tommy Bowe and Donncha O’Callaghan – Watch here.📺 TV from Mike and Elis: 📌 Mike’s latest on Scrum V Top 5 – Watch here. 📌 Mike’s Throwback Special – Watch on BBC iPlayer. 📌 Elis’ Derwydd Special – Watch here.✨ Another week of sporting chaos, nostalgia, and top-tier nonsense – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉🛡️ Get NordVPN with Our Exclusive Deal! Want to watch sport from anywhere in the world (or just keep your browsing private)? NordVPN has you covered. 🔗 nordvpn.com/distant ✅ Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee!🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.