263: Choking Out O’Toole (Pt 2)

🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 263: Choking Out O’TooleElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of niche sporting brilliance, vintage clips, and beautifully off-topic chaos. Expect flying tackles, Scottish football nostalgia, racket sport wars, and a bit of Brian Blessed for good measure."Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional."🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026! Tickets are on sale now — head to distantpod.com/live for all the details.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre✨ What’s On This Week’s Episode?📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Mike: 💥 Maddison Levi tackle – A clever hit you’ll want to see. 🔗 Watch on FacebookElis: ⚽ Craig Bellamy: Pure passion – Classic Bellamy in full flow. 🔗 Watch on YouTubeSteff: 🎾 Padel and Pickleball: The new badminton and squash – The rise of racket sports madness. 🔗 Padel highlights 🔗 Pickleball highlights📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Elis Documentary: 🏴 That Was The Team That Was: Scotland ’74 – A brilliant look back at a legendary squad. 🔗 Watch on BBC iPlayerMike Book: 📚 Absolute Pandemonium by Brian Blessed – Loud, chaotic, and very Brian. 🔗 Get it here📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 👉 Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early live show access.Mike: 🤸‍♀️ Ashlyn Pinner & Brandon Gray (USF Cheer Team) – Pure athleticism. 🔗 Watch on FacebookElis: ⚽ Ajax youth team brilliance – The future of football on show. 🔗 Watch on Twitter/XSteff: 🎾 Stefan Edberg magic – A slice of tennis nostalgia. 🔗 Watch on YouTube💡 Get More of the Pod Every Week🎧 Patreon gets you:Bonus episodes & extra clipsMichael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi PodEarly access & live tour presaleGift memberships🚀 Prefer Wondery+?Early access every TuesdayAd-free episodes🎉 Another week of sport, nostalgia, and nonsense — only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar!🛍️ 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.