{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194dde9a2a62c4607191?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"255: Sexy But Contrite (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 255</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 week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that barely stay on topic. This episode has it all—rugby brilliance, American football icons, and a cracking boxing documentary too.</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>🏉 Arthur Emyr’s career-defining game – Elis relives the day the Welsh winger was absolutely untouchable.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> 🏈 Dan Marino doing Dan Marino things – Mike throws us back to one of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks at his absolute peak.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> 🎬 Battling to Belong: Lodge Boys – Elis recommends a powerful documentary exploring the challenges and triumphs of a group of young fighters.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Another week of sporting nostalgia, chaos, and absolute nonsense – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>💡 Why Join Patreon?</strong></p><p><strong> Patreon is the best way to support the pod and get even more of the good stuff:</strong></p><p><strong>🎧 Bonus Episodes – 30 minutes of extra clips, nonsense, and laughs every single week.</strong></p><p><strong> 🎬 Hoffi Pod &amp; Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Two of the best bonus pods around, included in your membership.</strong></p><p><strong> 🎁 Gift Memberships – Treat a mate to some quality nonsense.</strong></p><p><strong> 💰 Support the Pod – Every penny helps keep the show running (and funds Mike’s ever-growing collection of ‘70s leisurewear).</strong></p><p><strong>🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:</strong></p><p><strong> 🍿 Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Reviewing sports films, whether they’re classics or crimes against cinema.</strong></p><p><strong> 🎙️ Hoffi Pod – Elis and Steff dig into their favourite non-sports clips while Mike provides… enthusiastic commentary.</strong></p><p><strong>👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and unlock it all.</strong></p><p><strong>🚀 Why Wondery+?</strong></p><p><strong> Not into Patreon? Wondery+ gives you:</strong></p><p><strong> 🔹 Early access – Listen every Tuesday before anyone else.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔹 Ad-free episodes – Just the good stuff, no interruptions.</strong></p><p><strong>🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!</strong></p><p><strong>📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):</strong></p><p><strong> 🎤 Mike’s Bonus Clip: A <em>Britain’s Got Talent</em> moment to remember.</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BWeHpHHgb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 🏉 Elis: Arthur Emyr has the game of his life.</strong><a href=\"https://fb.watch/y5XzoEJLNP/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 🎥 Steff: Sports reporter Emma Jones - The DM hotline </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-IigM5MfdX/?igsh=ZmozYWp0NjZhdXNx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 🏈 Mike: Dan Marino doing Dan Marino things.</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA6_Vakt_g4/?igsh=ODdpdTV1ODFqdm16\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><p><strong> 📺 Elis Documentary: <em>Battling to Belong: Lodge Boys</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6UWluAGtiQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 📚 Mike’s Book Pick: <em>The Professionals</em> by Ray Didinger –</strong><a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1160936.The_Professionals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Get it here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><p><strong> ⚽ Elis: Steve McMahon chasing a lost cause, 1988 –</strong><a href=\"https://x.com/dominicking_dm/status/1879843803248685134?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 🚣 Steff: The sheer power of Ward Lemmlijn –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjcmjO5BsE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 🏉 Mike: Tommy Bowe and Donncha O’Callaghan –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGDDBRYCLSL/?igsh=MTB1end1d2drYjY5cQ==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>📺 TV from Mike and Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 📌 Mike’s latest on Scrum V Top 5 –</strong><a href=\"https://chatgpt.com/c/6744758c-d458-800c-aee2-d1b3871a3f02#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 📌 Mike’s Throwback Special –</strong><a href=\"https://chatgpt.com/c/6744758c-d458-800c-aee2-d1b3871a3f02#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on BBC iPlayer</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> 📌 Elis’ Derwydd Special –</strong><a href=\"https://chatgpt.com/c/6744758c-d458-800c-aee2-d1b3871a3f02#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><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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