🎙️ 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

📺 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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