{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194cd798804c9ef00ca3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"262: Oh My God, He’s 52! (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 262: Oh My God, He’s 52!</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 return for another week of vintage sporting clips, niche nostalgia, and the usual barely-relevant chaos.</strong></p><p><strong>This week there’s Gen Z player confusion, outrageous tries, rally car legends, and Baker &amp; Kelly.</strong></p><p><strong><em>\"Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.\"</em></strong></p><p><strong>🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!</strong></p><p><strong>We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!</strong></p><p><strong> Tickets are on general sale – head to</strong><a href=\"https://distantpod.com/live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> distantpod.com/live</strong></a><strong> for full info.</strong></p><p><strong>📍 Tour Dates:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fri 20 March 2026 –</strong><a href=\"https://trafalgartickets.com/new-theatre-cardiff/en-GB/event/comedy/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live-tour-2026-tickets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Cardiff, New Theatre (Tickets)</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Sat 21 March 2026 –</strong><a href=\"https://trafalgartickets.com/new-theatre-cardiff/en-GB/event/comedy/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live-tour-2026-tickets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Cardiff, New Theatre (Tickets)</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Tue 7 April 2026 –</strong><a href=\"https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> London, Hackney Empire (Tickets)</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Wed 8 April 2026 –</strong><a href=\"https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> London, Hackney Empire (Tickets)</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Fri 24 April 2026 –</strong><a href=\"https://www.theatrausirgar.co.uk/en/shows/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre (Tickets)</strong></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>✨ What’s On This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><p><strong>📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)</strong></p><p><strong>Steff:</strong></p><p><strong> 📻 <em>Baker and Kelly</em> – Classic radio chaos from two absolute legends.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwG1j5O-ADQ&amp;t=221s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 👶 <em>Trying to Explain Gen Z</em> – Elis vs the modern world.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KErXpNaUSKs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on YouTube</strong></a></p><p><strong>Mike:</strong></p><p><strong> 🏉 <em>What a Try!</em> – “Vintage” rugby brilliance in one brilliant move.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/61569309741013/videos/4123853027836556/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Facebook</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)</strong></p><p><strong>Mike’s Documentary Choice:</strong></p><p><strong> 🏁 <em>Legends of Welsh Sport: Nicky Grist</em> – A deep dive into the world of rally co-driving.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0027vqq/legends-of-welsh-sport-series-4-nicky-grist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on BBC iPlayer</strong></a></p><p><strong>Steff’s Book Choice:</strong></p><p><strong> 📚 <em>Warming Up</em> by Madeleine Orr – A timely look at sport and climate change.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://amzn.to/42Ab3q7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Get it here</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)</strong></p><p><strong> 👉</strong><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/distantpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Join us on Patreon</strong></a><strong> for extra episodes, spin-offs, and priority live show access!</strong></p><p><strong>Steff:</strong></p><p><strong> ⚽ <em>Flip Throw Madness</em> – A stunning throw-in from the BBC archive.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cq5895n98e0o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on BBC</strong></a></p><p><strong>Mike:</strong></p><p><strong> 🎥 <em>Peter Williams: Cameraman, Darts Legend</em></strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICBJ8pijNa/?igsh=cnlxYjl2b3JnOXls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ANkmsYCFB/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Facebook</strong></a></p><p><strong>Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 🏉 <em>Rob Howley and Neil Jenkins, 1982</em> – Two future Welsh legends, looking very different.</strong></p><p> 🔗<a href=\"https://fb.watch/yPwiY_ArUQ/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Facebook</strong></a></p><p><strong>💡 Get Even More of the Pod Every Week</strong></p><p><strong>🎧 Sign up to Patreon for:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bonus Episodes – 30+ minutes of exclusive clips and chaos every week</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Michael Owen’s Movie Club &amp; Hoffi Pod – Our incredible spin-offs</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Gift Memberships – Treat someone to quality nonsense</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Early Access &amp; Tour Presales – Be first in line for the live shows</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>🚀 Prefer Wondery+?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Early access every Tuesday</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Ad-free episodes for pure, unfiltered brilliance</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>🎉 Another week of sport, nostalgia, and total chaos – only on <em>The Socially Distant Sports Bar</em>!</strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}