{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e8194eec52458c6e44f343?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"249: Exiting The Ralgex Era (Pt 1)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 249</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 are back with another episode of sporting nonsense, barely-researched opinions, and jaw-dropping clips. This week’s show dives into everything from rugby legends to the ridiculous sexism still alive in sport. Grab a pint and settle in – it’s going to be a good one.</strong></p><p><strong>“Sounds like a bunch of children bantering about a teacher in detention.”</strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><p><strong>Here’s what we’ve got lined up:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Buccaneers' balls&nbsp;– Mike unravels an NFL mystery.</strong></li><li><strong>Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Elis explores the highs and lows of being a strongman.</strong></li><li><strong>Sexism in sport: Steff brings us the jaw-dropping tale of a female ski jumper who won a set of towels instead of cash.</strong></li><li><strong>Plus: rugby nostalgia, foggy NFL games, Brian Clough’s political moment, and much more!</strong></li></ul><p><strong>💡 Why Join Patreon?</strong></p><p><strong>Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and it’s packed with perks.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bonus Content: 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, more chaos.</strong></li><li><strong>Iconic Extras: Access <em>Hoffi Pod</em> and <em>Michael Owen’s Movie Club</em> whenever you like.</strong></li><li><strong>Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to endless entertainment.</strong></li><li><strong>Direct Support: Every penny goes into keeping the pod going (and Mike’s cars).</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:</strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Michael Owen’s Movie Club:</em> The lads review sports films, whether they’re brilliant or bonkers.</strong></li><li><strong><em>Hoffi Pod:</em> Elis and Steff share their favourite non-sports clips, while Mike tries to keep up.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>👉 <em>Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today to unlock it all and support the pod.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong>🚀 Why Wondery+?</strong></p><p><strong>If Patreon’s not your thing, Wondery+ offers:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Early access: Hear the pod every Tuesday, before anyone else.</strong></li><li><strong>Ad-free listening: No interruptions, just laughs.</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: The Buccaneers’ bizarre ball situation –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEaNl1XJLPP/?igsh=MWExdDl6ZXlpNno1Zg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: Eddie Hall gets a kicking –</strong><a href=\"https://m.youtube.com/shorts/f2HtgJMjCbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: A ski jumper wins a major competition and gets... towels. Yes, really –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0EvDHOZnt/?img_index=2&amp;igsh=bjIzNTltbTk4NGNx\" 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: The Fog Bowl –</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq9U1BXdC1w\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis’ Book Recommendation: <em>Go To War</em> by Jon Spurling –</strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/40Sfps4\" 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: NFL officials being as NFL as it gets –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBRVQkJggo1/?igsh=b2N3bjZoNmU0dXo0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Steff: A deeper dive into the ski jumper’s shocking treatment –</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0EvDHOZnt/?img_index=2&amp;igsh=bjIzNTltbTk4NGNx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li><li><strong>Elis: Brian Clough at the 1988 Labour Party Conference –</strong><a href=\"https://x.com/labour_history/status/1869667610264252769?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch here</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>📺 Stand-Up Specials on TV from Mike and Elis:</strong></p><ul><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>✨ Get ready for another week of sporting chaos and sharp observations, only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉</strong></p><p><br></p><p>EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal&nbsp;➼&nbsp;<a href=\"http://nordvpn.com/distant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nordvpn.com/distant</a>&nbsp;Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!</p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}