{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194ad798804c9ef00be4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"260: Our Friends At The Ford Motor Company (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor Company</strong></p><p><strong>Elis James (<em>Elis &amp; John</em>, <em>Oh What A Time</em>), Mike Bubbins (<em>Mammoth</em>), 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.</strong></p><p><strong>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.</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><p><strong>📌 PART 1 (Out Wednesday)</strong></p><p><strong>Mike:</strong></p><p><strong> 😡 <em>Wally Backman Meltdown</em> – Baseball manager goes full nuclear. It’s a masterclass in swearing and dugout destruction.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHs7TEpuZQ-/?igsh=MTAweXZkeDA5d2x4eg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 🎤 <em>Steve Bull Poem by Tom Parry – Performed by Robert Plant (Yes, that one)</em></strong></p><p><strong> It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and has a Led Zeppelin frontman reading about a Wolves legend.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHwqH3gKGnC/?igsh=MXF5NXM2dTQ5dmtoMQ==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>Steff:</strong></p><p><strong> 🏉 <em>Moana Pasifika Beat the Crusaders</em> – One of Super Rugby’s greatest underdog moments. Spine-tingling.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREkueavUGc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the try</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 2 (Out Friday)</strong></p><p><strong>Elis’ Documentary Pick:</strong></p><p><strong> <em>Premier League Stories: Aaron Ramsey</em> – From local lad to European stage, with all the drama in between.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.nowtv.com/watch/playback/vod/A5EK4mDpk6st8GH2kmHes/A5EK4mDpk6st8GH2kmHes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on NOW TV</strong></a></p><p><strong>Mike’s Book Choice:</strong></p><p><strong> 🎹 <em>Me by Elton John</em> – Music, madness, tantrums, tiaras… and probably a fair bit of Watford FC.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://amzn.to/4j3rYao\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Buy it here</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 3 (Patreon Exclusive)</strong></p><p><strong>Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 💼 <em>Rishi Sunak Banter</em> – Sometimes you just have to let a clip speak for itself.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://fb.watch/yG1d3mhFJ8/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Facebook</strong></a></p><p><strong>Steff:</strong></p><p><strong> 🎵 <em>Grand Slam Track</em></strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EryBQIHJmQo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the short</strong></a></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.grandslamtrack.com/how-it-works\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Visit Grand Slam Track</strong></a></p><p><strong>Mike:</strong></p><p><strong> ⛳ <em>Ian Poulter &amp; Cam Smith.</em></strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMUaL0PKtB/?igsh=MWtja3dvYjA1Zzl6MA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>💡 Want Even More of the Pod Every Week?</strong></p><p><strong>🎧 Join Patreon!</strong></p><p><strong> Patreon is the best way to support the show and unlock exclusive weekly content:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bonus Episodes – 30+ mins of extra clips and chaos every week.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Hoffi Pod &amp; Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Our legendary spin-offs.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Gift Memberships – Treat a mate to proper nonsense.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Help us keep going – And keep Mike in Ford Cortina (not the new one) memorabilia.</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>👉</strong><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/distantpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Join the £8 or £10 tiers now</strong></a></p><p><strong>🚀 Or Try Wondery+</strong></p><ul><li><strong>🎙️ Early access every Tuesday</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>❌ Completely ad-free listening</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>🎉 Another week of barely researched brilliance, niche nostalgia, and sporting absurdity – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar!</strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}