{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194dec52458c6e44f316?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"248: Sparky’s Thighs (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – <em>Sparky’s Thighs</em></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 a thigh-slappingly good episode filled with rugby legends, iconic football moments, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. In Episode 248: <em>Sparky’s Thighs,</em> the lads dive into the career of Welsh football great Mark Hughes, plus a whole lot more.</strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><p><strong>This week, you’ll hear about:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The magic and power of <em>Mark Hughes</em> in Welsh football history</strong></li><li><strong>NFL’s behind-the-scenes action with Rich Russo</strong></li><li><strong>Rugby brilliance from <em>France v Wales 1987</em></strong></li><li><strong>The rise (and fall) of Freddy Adu, the original football prodigy</strong></li><li><strong>Hidden gems like Gypsy Jem Mace and Olympic rugby triumphs</strong></li></ul><p><strong>If you love a mix of sports history, quirky stories, and gut-busting banter, this episode is for you!</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+ to hear both parts ad-free and early, every Tuesday!</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: All the stories, none of the interruptions.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>💡 Why Join Patreon?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Support the pod directly!</strong></li><li><strong>Unlock exclusive perks like:</strong></li><li><strong>30 minutes of bonus content every week</strong></li><li><strong>Gift a Patreon membership to your mates!</strong></li><li><strong>Access to iconic extras like <em>Hoffi Pod</em> and <em>Michael Owen’s Movie Club</em></strong></li></ul><p><strong>🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Michael Owen’s Movie Club:</em> Hilarious reviews of sports classics.</strong></li><li><strong><em>Hoffi Pod:</em> The lads’ favorite non-sports clips, revisited.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>👉 <em>Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and unlock everything!</em></strong></p><p><strong>🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!</strong></p><p><strong>PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike: Rich Russo and the NFL production truck –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCSczPLyT4J/?igsh=MWpsdXp5dm9rYnJheQ==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: <em>France v Wales, 1987</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/1877279350044692526?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: Freddy Adu, football’s young prodigy –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfmnvGpd40\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a><strong> and</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LopRlGJ_fek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Elis’ Documentary: <em>Legends of Welsh Sport: Mark Hughes</em> –</strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026sfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mike’s Book Recommendation: <em>Gypsy Jem Mace</em> by Jeremy Poolman –</strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/40EaSJt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Get it here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike: Sushila Meena’s inspiring story –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEwefYQoKs0/?igsh=MW9mZXhnemtyeXIwMQ==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: Mark Delaney’s unforgettable Cardiff v Chester moment in 1998 –</strong><a href=\"https://fb.watch/x3we4HJKda/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: Dupont winning Olympic gold in rugby sevens –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OayEynoteuM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>📺 TV Suggestions for More from Mike and Elis:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mike’s Throwback Special:</strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026j05\" 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/programmes/p0kbg6c8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>✨ Get ready for another unforgettable episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}