The Socially Distant Sports Bar 11: Podding for Pears
Jun 9, 2020
The hosts dive into the wild story of Kimbo Slice and his viral punch on David Blaine. They reminisce about rugby locker-room antics and classic moments like Blackpool’s unforgettable FA Cup goal. Steff highlights Chris Froome's daring tactics in the Giro d’Italia, while Mike shares tales of Gloucester's cheese rolling chaos. The conversation also covers meaningful book recommendations and a charity fundraiser for Barry RFC. It's a delightful mix of sports, humor, and nostalgia!
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Blaine Gets Knocked Out For Show
- Mike describes David Blaine letting Kimbo Slice punch him in the stomach live in an octagon and the surrealness of the stunt.
- He highlights the absurd card-trick-after-being-punched moment and the shock value that made the clip memorable.
Terraces Shaped A Love Of Football
- Elis recounts a spectacular 1988 FA Cup goal by Blackpool versus Manchester City and the terrace celebration that followed.
- He explains how those raw, terrace-style celebrations hooked him into football as a kid.
Marginal Gains Decide Bike Races
- Steff and Mike explain cycling's obsession with marginal gains down to grams and calories for elite performance.
- Small weight savings and precisely-timed feeding strategies can change race outcomes.
