About this episode
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 250 Elis 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 here Elis: Vintage weightlifting brilliance, 1965 – Watch here Steff: Northern Division’s win over New Zealand in 1979 – Watch here and full highlights PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY): Mike’s Documentary: Denis Law: The King – Watch here Steff’s Book Recommendation: There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib – Get it here PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE): Elis: Bruce Dickinson swapping the mic for a fencing foil – Watch here Steff: Bridgend’s shock win over Wales in 1989 – Watch here Mike: Cian Ashford’s dream goal – Watch here 📺 TV from Mike and Elis: Mike’s Scrum V Top 5 : Watch here Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer Elis’ 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/distant Try it risk-free 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.