{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e81949ec52458c6e44f17a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"253: Papering Over The Cracks (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 253</strong></p><p><strong>Elis James (<em>Elis &amp; John, Oh What A Time</em>), Mike Bubbins (<em>Mammoth</em>), and Steff Garrero are back with another round of sporting nonsense, wild tangents, and clips that will leave you questioning reality. This week, we’ve got boxing legends, rugby icons, and a brutal cricketing demolition – plus, of course, the usual barely-researched takes and questionable wisdom.</strong></p><p><strong><em>\"Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.\"</em></strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bernard Hopkins vs. Buncey – Elis brings us an absolute classic in boxing trash talk.</strong></li><li><strong>The legend of Dennis Bree – Mike introduces us to a man who plays rugby with his grandson.</strong></li><li><strong>England getting absolutely battered – Steff choses Australia dismantling their old rivals.</strong></li><li><strong>Plus: Jason Robinson magic, Tom Brady’s non-involvement in the worst documentary of all time, and a look at Lauren Price vs. Natasha Jonas.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>💡 Why Join Patreon?</strong></p><p><strong>Patreon is the best way to support the pod and get extra content every single week:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bonus Episodes: 30 minutes of exclusive nonsense every week – more clips, more chaos, more laughs.</strong></li><li><strong>Hoffi Pod &amp; Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Immediate access to the best bonus pods around.</strong></li><li><strong>Gift Memberships: Give a mate the gift of quality nonsense.</strong></li><li><strong>Support the Pod: Every penny keeps the show running (and funds Mike’s ever-growing collection of ‘70s leisurewear).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Michael Owen’s Movie Club:</em> Reviewing sports films, whether they’re classics or crimes against cinema.</strong></li><li><strong><em>Hoffi Pod:</em> Elis and Steff dive into their favourite non-sports clips while Mike… does his best to keep up.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>👉 <em>Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and get the full experience.</em></strong></p><p><strong>🚀 Why Wondery+?</strong></p><p><strong>Not into Patreon? Wondery+ gives you:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Early access: Listen every Tuesday before anyone else.</strong></li><li><strong>Ad-free episodes: Just the good stuff, no interruptions.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!</strong></p><p><strong>PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Elis: Bernard Hopkins vs. Buncey –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwzjtJu9wA4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mike: The legend of Dennis Bree –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF42suvyn4V/?igsh=MTFmaGpma2VyMW4yZg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: Australia hammer England –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFj3yLmygNn/?igsh=Y2dub2k3NWluMjMy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike’s Documentary Pick: <em>Becoming the GOAT: The Tom Brady Story</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3Ewb70E\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff’s Book Recommendation: <em>How To Win</em> by Dr. Kate Hays –</strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3WUaowm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Get it here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Steff: Lauren Price vs. Natasha Jonas –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99slaFV-7E0&amp;t=532s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: Jason Robinson doing what Jason Robinson does –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e0LA6WqYemM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mike: Conor Moore's impressions –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFsKGTwq9nJ/?igsh=bW93ZTNycHY1amh0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>📺 TV from Mike and Elis:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike’s latest on <em>Scrum V Top 5</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027jcq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mike’s Throwback Special:</strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on BBC iPlayer</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis’ <em>Derwydd</em> Special:</strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>✨ Another week of sporting chaos, nostalgia, and top-tier nonsense – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉</strong></p><p><strong>🛡️ Get NordVPN with Our Exclusive Deal!</strong></p><p><strong>Want to watch sport from anywhere in the world (or just keep your browsing private)? 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