{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/68e81950ec52458c6e44f399?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"259: Part Pity, Part Disdain (Pt 2)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 259</strong></p><p><strong>Elis James (Elis &amp; John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return for another round of sporting chaos, wild tangents, and barely-researched brilliance.</strong></p><p><strong>This week? Public toilet jeopardy, rugby referee rage, George Foreman defying time, a YA novel about running, and one of the most terrifying away ends in football. Just another week in the Bar.</strong></p><p><strong>“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”</strong></p><p><strong>✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?</strong></p><p><strong>📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):</strong></p><p><strong>Elis:</strong></p><p><strong> 🚽 The Dangers of Going for a Piss – When nature calls mid-game, chaos can follow.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://x.com/londonblue_2/status/1902345796206350596?s=46&amp;t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>🧟 Mordor Away – A genuinely terrifying away end. Orcs probably booed.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://x.com/bryansgunn/status/1902801069010457039\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>Mike:</strong></p><p><strong> 🗣️ Angus Gardner: RefChaos – Mike breaks down one of the greatest ref moments in rugby.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGyDkG6gTWx/?igsh=MXZlOGs2ODVtcmRqNg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):</strong></p><p><strong>🏋️‍♂️ Documentary: Dorian Yates – The Original Mass Monster</strong></p><p><strong> Old-school bodybuilding, big weights, bigger intensity.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dorian-Yates-Original-Mass-Monster/dp/B07ZL4NV9X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch on Amazon</strong></a></p><p><strong>📚 Book: Ghost by Jason Reynolds</strong></p><p><strong> A fast, sharp young adult novel about running, fear, and finding your pace in life.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3EbrIXL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Buy it here</strong></a></p><p><strong>📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):</strong></p><p><strong>Steff:</strong></p><p><strong> 🥊 Foreman – 21 Years Apart – George Foreman becomes world champ in '73… and again in '94. Unbelievable.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15PYJjj8AR/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> 1973 Fight</strong></a></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkflIMkS23k\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> 1994 Full Fight</strong></a></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEd-P0VREME\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Short Version</strong></a></p><p><strong>🧠 Quade Cooper on Communication – Chill, thoughtful, and unexpectedly deep.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGSXKx2SDcT/?igsh=czZmZW1vN3Vua2tt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>⚽ Panama Beat USA – Underdogs, upsets, and pure CONCACAF energy.</strong></p><p><strong> 🔗</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHcS8gwJHZw/?igsh=MWhkYmN4OXYyZnZ1MA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Watch the clip</strong></a></p><p><strong>💡 Join Patreon – Get More of the Pod Every Week</strong></p><p><strong>Want even more nonsense? Patreon is the best way to support the show and get exclusive extras:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>🎧 Bonus Episodes – 30 minutes of extra clips and chaos every week.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>🎬 Michael Owen’s Movie Club &amp; Hoffi Pod – Instant access to our bonus spin-offs.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>🎁 Gift Memberships – Give the gift of quality nonsense.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>💸 Support the Pod – Help us keep going (and keep Mike in vintage flares).</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>👉 Join the £8 or £10 tiers now and unlock it all.</strong></p><p><strong>🚀 Prefer Wondery+?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>🎙️ Early access – Listen every Tuesday.</strong></li><li><br></li><li><strong>❌ Ad-free – Just the good stuff, no interruptions.</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>🎉 Another week of nostalgia, nonsense, and niche sporting brilliance – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}