🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor CompanyElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that take longer to arrive than a Capri Mk2 in rush hour.This week we’ve got: Wally losing it in the dugout, rugby underdogs upsetting the giants, Elton John’s autobiography, and a heartfelt poem about Steve Bull delivered by actual rock royalty. Also – the Grand Slam Track, some subtle Rishi shade, and a celebration of Aaron Ramsey’s journey from Caerphilly to Captain.“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?📌 PART 1 (Out Wednesday)Mike: 😡 Wally Backman Meltdown – Baseball manager goes full nuclear. It’s a masterclass in swearing and dugout destruction. 🔗 Watch the clipElis: 🎤 Steve Bull Poem by Tom Parry – Performed by Robert Plant (Yes, that one) It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and has a Led Zeppelin frontman reading about a Wolves legend. 🔗 Watch the clipSteff: 🏉 Moana Pasifika Beat the Crusaders – One of Super Rugby’s greatest underdog moments. Spine-tingling. 🔗 Watch the try📌 PART 2 (Out Friday)Elis’ Documentary Pick: Premier League Stories: Aaron Ramsey – From local lad to European stage, with all the drama in between. 🔗 Watch on NOW TVMike’s Book Choice: 🎹 Me by Elton John – Music, madness, tantrums, tiaras… and probably a fair bit of Watford FC. 🔗 Buy it here📌 PART 3 (Patreon Exclusive)Elis: 💼 Rishi Sunak Banter – Sometimes you just have to let a clip speak for itself. 🔗 Watch on FacebookSteff: 🎵 Grand Slam Track 🔗 Watch the short 🔗 Visit Grand Slam TrackMike: ⛳ Ian Poulter & Cam Smith. 🔗 Watch the clip💡 Want Even More of the Pod Every Week?🎧 Join Patreon! Patreon is the best way to support the show and unlock exclusive weekly content:Bonus Episodes – 30+ mins of extra clips and chaos every week.Hoffi Pod & Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Our legendary spin-offs.Gift Memberships – Treat a mate to proper nonsense.Help us keep going – And keep Mike in Ford Cortina (not the new one) memorabilia.👉 Join the £8 or £10 tiers now🚀 Or Try Wondery+🎙️ Early access every Tuesday❌ Completely ad-free listening🎉 Another week of barely researched brilliance, niche nostalgia, and sporting absurdity – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar!Click here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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