274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 1)

🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 1) We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need you to make it happen!👉 Vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s quick, free, and genuinely makes a huge difference. Thank you!🎧 This Week: From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours.Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport.“It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.”📌 PART 1🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wivesInstagram ClipFacebook Video🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match momentWatch on X🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?Watch on YouTube📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless tellyWatch on ITVX📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsessionBuy it here📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE👉 patreon.com/distantpod gets you:Weekly bonus episodesMichael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&AsEarly live show accessAd-free episodes🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”Watch on YouTube🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)Watch here🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.Facebook clip🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/live🛍️ 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.