{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/6a13eda0cb11d38a8b377451?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"David O'Doherty (pt 1)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e81932d798804c9ef004e3/1779690841788-515a7c61-39f2-45cf-9a35-51443a360c84.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Irish comedian, writer and podcaster <strong>David O’Doherty</strong> joins <em>The Socially Distant Sports Bar</em> this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. David's podcast with Max Rushden, <strong>What Did You Do Yesterday?</strong> is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.</p><p>Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like <em>8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown</em>, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on. </p><p>Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a wide‑ranging conversation, split across three parts.</p><h2>🎧 PART 1</h2><p>David looks back on his <strong>rugby playing days</strong>, growing up in Ireland during the eras of <strong>Euro 88 and Italia 90</strong>, and how attitudes to GAA and other sports shaped his early experience of sport.</p><p>That leads into the sporting moment that has stayed with him — Stephen Roche’s extraordinary ride on La Plagne in the 1987 Tour de France.</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04&amp;t=174s</p>","author_name":"Nata Media"}