🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 269: LIONS SPECIALElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero line up for a full-blooded deep dive into the glorious, chaotic, and occasionally heroic history of the British & Irish Lions.To celebrate The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 the whole episode is devoted to the Lions.“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was selected on reputation and not form.”🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!Yes, we’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show! 🎫 Grab your tickets now at 👉 distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🦁 This Week – LIONS SPECIAL📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Elis: Lions 1989 Tour – classic footage from a bruising battle with Australia 🔗 Watch on YouTubeMike: Jamie Tells It Straight – no holding back in this Lions clip 🔗 Watch on FacebookSteff: Malcolm Thomas, Ken Jones & Lewis Jones – 1950 Tour – proper old-school Lions legends 🔗 Watch vintage footage📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Elis Documentary: The Lions 1971 – stories, scars, and some seriously good storytelling 🔗 Watch on YouTubeSteff Book: SAS: Forged In Hell by Damien Lewis – Rugby and the SAS… 🔗 Get the book📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early accessElis: JJ Williams in 1977 – raw pace and classic Lions vs All Blacks energy 🔗 Watch JJ in full flightSteff: Faz Being Faz – a modern Lions leader doing what he does best 🔗 Watch on YouTubeMike: Siya on Jac – Springbok respect for the Welsh warrior 🔗 Watch the moment💡 More Every Week🎧 Patreon – includes:Weekly bonus contentMichael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi PodTour pre-sale + gift memberships🚀 Wondery+ – early, ad-free episodes every Tuesday🦁 Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a retro Lions tour scrap, this week’s ep is full of classics, chaos, and cult heroes – only on 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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