About this episode
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 249 Elis James ( Elis & John , Oh What A Time ), Mike Bubbins ( Mammoth ), and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of sporting nonsense, barely-researched opinions, and jaw-dropping clips. This week’s show dives into everything from rugby legends to the ridiculous sexism still alive in sport. Grab a pint and settle in – it’s going to be a good one. “Sounds like a bunch of children bantering about a teacher in detention.” ✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode? Here’s what we’ve got lined up: Buccaneers' balls – Mike unravels an NFL mystery. Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Elis explores the highs and lows of being a strongman. Sexism in sport: Steff brings us the jaw-dropping tale of a female ski jumper who won a set of towels instead of cash. Plus: rugby nostalgia, foggy NFL games, Brian Clough’s political moment, and much more! 💡 Why Join Patreon? Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and it’s packed with perks. Bonus Content: 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, more chaos. Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like. Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to endless entertainment. Direct Support: Every penny goes into keeping the pod going (and Mike’s cars). 🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members: Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re brilliant or bonkers. Hoffi Pod: Elis and Steff share their favourite non-sports clips, while Mike tries to keep up. 👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today to unlock it all and support the pod. 🚀 Why Wondery+? If Patreon’s not your thing, Wondery+ offers: Early access: Hear the pod every Tuesday, before anyone else. Ad-free listening: No interruptions, just laughs. 🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It! PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY): Mike: The Buccaneers’ bizarre ball situation – Watch here Elis: Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Watch here Steff: A ski jumper wins a major competition and gets... towels. Yes, really – Watch here PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY): Steff’s Documentary: The Fog Bowl – Watch here Elis’ Book Recommendation: Go To War by Jon Spurling – Get it here PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE): Mike: NFL officials being as NFL as it gets – Watch here Steff: A deeper dive into the ski jumper’s shocking treatment – Watch here Elis: Brian Clough at the 1988 Labour Party Conference – Watch here 📺 Stand-Up Specials on TV from Mike and Elis: Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer Elis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here ✨ Get ready for another week of sporting chaos and sharp observations, only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/distant Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT We’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 🎟️ TOUR 2026 Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.