The Socially Distant Sports Bar 248: Sparky’s Thighs (Pt 1)
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Sparky’s Thighs
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh, What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with a thigh-slappingly good episode filled with rugby legends, iconic football moments, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. In Episode 248: Sparky’s Thighs, the lads dive into the career of Welsh football great Mark Hughes, plus a whole lot more.
✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode?
This week, you’ll hear about:
- The magic and power of Mark Hughes in Welsh football history
- NFL’s behind-the-scenes action with Rich Russo
- Rugby brilliance from France v Wales 1987
- The rise (and fall) of Freddy Adu, the original football prodigy
- Hidden gems like Gypsy Jem Mace and Olympic rugby triumphs
If you love a mix of sports history, quirky stories, and gut-busting banter, this episode is for you!
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- Part 1: Out Wednesday
- Part 2: Out Friday
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🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!
PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):
- Mike: Rich Russo and the NFL production truck – Watch here
- Elis: France v Wales, 1987 – Watch here
- Steff: Freddy Adu, football’s young prodigy – Watch here and here
PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):
- Elis’ Documentary: Legends of Welsh Sport: Mark Hughes – Watch here
- Mike’s Book Recommendation: Gypsy Jem Mace by Jeremy Poolman – Get it here
PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):
- Mike: Sushila Meena’s inspiring story – Watch here
- Elis: Mark Delaney’s unforgettable Cardiff v Chester moment in 1998 – Watch here
- Steff: Dupont winning Olympic gold in rugby sevens – Watch here
📺 TV Suggestions for More from Mike and Elis:
- Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Elis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here
✨ Get ready for another unforgettable episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉
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