{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194b53a5e2858f015d25?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"252: Just Put A Towel Over My Head (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 252</strong></p><p><strong>Elis James (<em>Elis &amp; John, Oh What A Time</em>), Mike Bubbins (<em>Mammoth</em>), and Steff Garrero return with another round of sporting nonsense, barely-researched takes, and clips that will leave you questioning everything. This week, we’re covering everything from rugby legends to DIY football stands and the life story of a boxing icon. Grab a drink, get comfy, and enjoy the chaos.</strong></p><p><strong><em>\"Like eavesdropping on a pub conversation where sport is just the excuse for the chat.\"</em></strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jiffy on Shane Williams – Mike kicks us off with a classic bit of rugby chat.</strong></li><li><strong>The legend of Nipsy in Barnsley – Elis unearths some grassroots gold.</strong></li><li><strong>Peloton's finest fake names – Steff discovers the greatest (and rudest) made-up usernames to ever pop up on a leaderboard.</strong></li><li><strong>Plus: DIY stadium building, Tom Brady’s lifestyle obsession, and Claressa Shields making history.</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 tangents, more laughs.</strong></li><li><strong>Hoffi Pod &amp; Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Instant access to the best bonus pods around.</strong></li><li><strong>Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to top-tier sports banter.</strong></li><li><strong>Support the Pod: Keeps the show going (and fuels Mike’s latest retro obsession).</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 masterpieces or total disasters.</strong></li><li><strong><em>Hoffi Pod:</em> Elis and Steff dive into their favourite non-sports clips while Mike tries to derail them.</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 a Patreon person? 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>Mike: Jiffy on Shane Williams –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFqd08CN8hc/?igsh=ZnpvamRzdDVkaDl1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: Nipsy, the Barnsley game –</strong><a href=\"https://fb.watch/xol7obliir/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: The best (and rudest) fake names on Peloton –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB_3TRyS8rU/?igsh=ODJ5ZjE3cXlqczlm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Steff’s Documentary Pick: <em>The Arctics</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.midnightlight.ca/watch.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis’ Book Recommendation: <em>The TB12 Method</em> by Tom Brady –</strong><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/TB12-Method-Lifetime-Sustained-Performance/dp/1501180738\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Get it here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Elis: <em>A man in Barnoldswick builds his own football stand</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://fb.watch/xq_xg0HITX/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mike: <em>Ronnie</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFnI6gPREVi/?igsh=MWYwemZqMm43N29sbw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: <em>Claressa Shields becomes a three-weight undisputed champion</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6W-jTOCsk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Bonus: The film about Claressa Shields’ life –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFyNvUmJzmE\" 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 nostalgia, sporting chaos, and absolute 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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