{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194dde9a2a62c460718c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"245: The Elephant In The Room (Pt2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!</strong></p><p><strong> Kick off 2025 with the ultimate mix of sports, laughter, and unforgettable stories! Whether you’re here for sharp sports insights or hilarious anecdotes, join Elis James (<em>Fantasy Football League</em>), Mike Bubbins (<em>Mammoth</em>), and Steff Garrero for your weekly dose of entertainment.</strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><p><strong> From nostalgic sports moments to laugh-out-loud clips, this week’s show is packed with everything you love about the pod.</strong></p><p><strong>🗓 Episode Schedule</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Part 1: Out Wednesday</strong></li><li><strong>Part 2: Out Friday</strong></li></ul><p><strong>💡 <em>Can’t wait?</em> Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday, completely ad-free!</strong></p><p><strong>🚀 Why Choose WONDERY+?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Early access: Be the first to hear Parts 1 and 2 every Tuesday.</strong></li><li><strong>Ad-free listening: Just the laughs, no interruptions.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>💡 Bonus Content for Patreon Members!</strong></p><p><strong> Love the pod? Patreon members enjoy even more:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week.</strong></li><li><strong>Gift a Patreon membership to share the fun!</strong></li><li><strong>Access to the Patreon Shop for classics like Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club, and more.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Hilarious reviews of iconic sports films.</strong></li><li><strong>Hoffi Pod: The lads chat about their favorite non-sports clips.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and unlock it all!</strong></p><p><strong>🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – START THE YEAR RIGHT!</strong></p><p><strong>PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike: <em>Bullseye Christmas 1991</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15RXmoA1kD/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Facebook</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Steff: <em>USA Rugby's Ilona Maher - most followed rugby player on social media</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ilonamaher/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Ilona Maher on Instagram</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEpDb2-WlnA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> YouTube Clip 1</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ek6PcMSXM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> YouTube Clip 2</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Elis: <em>Swansea fans at Kenilworth Rd</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/ghjourno/status/1865435761056649329?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Clip 1 on X</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/curtisevans02/status/1865453876448501918?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Clip 2 on X</strong></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Elis: Documentary: <em>Bob Morgan: Legends of Welsh Sport</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ttpb/legends-of-welsh-sport-series-3-2-bob-morgan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on BBC iPlayer</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Mike: Book: <em>Admiral: 50 Years of Replica Kits</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://admiralsports.com/products/50-years-of-replica-admiral-book?srsltid=AfmBOoogzRlJa5Kbr213ZJRkXggTOqcCn-u807iU1FZ6CmyvtOgbJxLf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Buy the Book</strong></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><p><strong>Available only on</strong><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/distantpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Patreon</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Steff: <em>Lions v France 1989</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/MtIe8HMgNOA?si=4qsoRvN0YS-mkXKu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on YouTube</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Mike: <em>Try Time</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDFWYwQMkwh/?igsh=MWc3czNvazJib29ldg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Instagram</strong></a></li><li><br></li><li><strong>Elis: <em>Wales Away, Switzerland 1999 (S4C Music Programme iDot)</em></strong></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/alt_wales/status/1866815906619248957?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on X</strong></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>✨ Start your year with the laughs, stories, and sports nostalgia you love. Subscribe now and join the fun inside! 🎉</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}