250: That’s So Cool (Pt 2)

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 250Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another episode of sporting chaos, dubious research, and laugh-out-loud banter. This week, we’re tackling everything from weightlifting in the '60s to a rugby upset that left Wales scratching their heads. Grab yourself a pint (or a cup of tea) and enjoy the ride."Like sitting in the pub with three blokes who’ve nicked your chair but made you laugh so much you don’t care."✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?Here’s what’s in store:Larry Csonka’s NFL legend: Mike dives into one of the greatest football careers of all time.Weightlifting nostalgia: Elis takes us back to 1965 with feats of strength and plenty of retro charm.Rugby shocker: Steff relives the Northern Division's historic win over New Zealand in 1979.Plus: fencing rockstars, Bridgend beating Wales, Denis Law’s iconic career, and much more!💡 Why Join Patreon?Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and the perks are top-notch:Bonus Content: Get 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, and more nonsense.Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.Gift Memberships: Give your mates the joy of exclusive podcast gold.Direct Support: Every penny helps keep the podcast going (and Mike in his collection of retro cars).🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re masterpieces or just mad.Hoffi Pod: Elis and Steff dissect their favourite non-sports clips while Mike tries to get a word in.👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today to unlock it all and support the pod.🚀 Why Wondery+?Not into Patreon? Wondery+ offers:Early access: Listen every Tuesday before anyone else.Ad-free episodes: Just laughs, no interruptions.🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):Mike: NFL icon Larry Csonka in action – Watch hereElis: Vintage weightlifting brilliance, 1965 – Watch hereSteff: Northern Division’s win over New Zealand in 1979 – Watch here and full highlightsPART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):Mike’s Documentary: Denis Law: The King – Watch hereSteff’s Book Recommendation: There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib – Get it herePART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):Elis: Bruce Dickinson swapping the mic for a fencing foil – Watch hereSteff: Bridgend’s shock win over Wales in 1989 – Watch hereMike: Cian Ashford’s dream goal – Watch here📺 TV from Mike and Elis:Mike’s Scrum V Top 5: Watch hereMike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayerElis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here✨ Get ready for another week of sporting nostalgia, chaos, and absolute nonsense, only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉🛡️ Get NordVPN with Our Exclusive Deal!Protect your online privacy (or just watch sports from other countries) with NordVPN.➼ nordvpn.com/distantTry 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.