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270: You’re Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 2)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 270: You’re Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 2)
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Special 🇪🇺⚽
Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero are back with a Euros-themed episode celebrating the talent, drama, and joy of the women’s game. From elite football to grassroots chaos, it's another classic week of sporting nonsense.
“Like a sports podcast, if your manager called you rubbish and meant it as a compliment.”
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⚽ This Week’s Show – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Special
📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)
- Mike: UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 Trailer – an atmospheric hype piece from a breakthrough tournament
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- Elis: Aitana Bonmatí – watching the world’s best do her thing
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- Steff: Huge Tackles & Glorious Swearing – chaotic, brilliant, unforgettable
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📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)
- Steff Documentary: The 10 years that changed women's football
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- Mike Book: Mary Earps (129): Volume 129 (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Ana Gómez – an inspiring new entry celebrating England’s #1
- 🔗 Out 8 May 2025
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- Steff: Chelsea Women’s Invincibles – a dominant team
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- Elis: Hannah Cain’s Equaliser v Sweden
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- Mike: Football Shirts
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