The Socially Distant Sports Bar 249: Exiting The Ralgex Era (Pt 1)
🎙️ 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!
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🎉 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
đź“ş 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! 🎉
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