The Socially Distant Sports Bar 10: Wimbledon or Bust
Jun 1, 2020
Join the hosts as they share hilarious tales from school trips to Wimbledon, complete with a prank involving arcade consoles. They dive into the chaos of the 1987 Battle of Cardiff rugby brawl, reflect on Hermann Maier's incredible skiing comeback, and laugh about a muddy 1969 League Cup final. From nostalgic PE memories to the importance of cricket fielding, they cover a range of fun topics, including book recommendations and listener-submitted sports theme tunes, all while honoring a late friend.
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Prepper With Rice Krispies
- Mike Bubbins recounts meeting an extreme American prepper with lead-lined tanks, guns, and rooms full of Rice Krispies.
- The prepper's plans crumble when Mike points out he'd take the food if the prepper had no weapons.
The Battle Of Cardiff Recalled
- Elis James describes the 1987 'Battle of Cardiff' rugby match with premeditated punches and serious injuries.
- He condemns targeting players before games as skullduggery, not part of the sport's spirit.
Wembley's Pitch Ruined By Horses
- Mike Bubbins describes the 1969 League Cup pitch at Wembley ruined after the Horse of the Year show left dung and damage.
- He ridicules 1960s groundskeeping as lax and amateur compared to modern turf science.
