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281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry (Pt 2)
Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.
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PART 1
- Elis: Big Jim Collie
- Steff: Steve Burton
- Mike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs Tiger
PART 2
- Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526
- Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year
PART 3
- Elis: St Helens’ final game
- Mike: Pre-season 😬
- Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates
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647. Chesney: Pint Size
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645. Can I Go Rowing? (pt 2)
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644. Can I Go Rowing? (pt 1)
01:07:31||Ep. 644Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 1): Episode 294 - Part 2 out on Friday, Part 3 via Apple Subscription. Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.PART 1Elis: Sunderland shithousery👉 Watch herehttps://x.com/stokeyyg2/status/2000236723775910350?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: Microsoft Excel World Championships👉 Short clip 1https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7vPaLtbuCcE👉 Short clip 2https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5ojuEAJM2JM👉 Full videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLY4JjoR30oMike: Phillip Rivers👉 Cliphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSF4QBIEVXU/?igsh=MWtwbmY4cmxjdG93cQ==👉 BBC Sport articlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/cy84vg56pq0o👉 Additional cliphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGPKx6kl8g/?igsh=MTBjYWJ2bm1iMmhtMg==
643. Conkers: Pint Size
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641. George Lewis (pt 2)
30:33||Ep. 641Episode 293 — Guest Episode: George Lewis (Pt 2)Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.This week we’re joined by George Lewis — comedian, writer, and one of Instagram’s fastest-rising comedy voices. George’s stand-up and sketches have earned him millions of views online, sold-out live shows, and a reputation for brilliantly observed comedy about modern life, masculinity, and social awkwardness.👉 Watch George’s comedy here:https://www.georgelewiscomedian.com/🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — WE NEED YOULondon is the big push — grab your tickets now.🎟️ distantpod.com/live🎧 PART 2 — Guest ClipsComedian George Lewis continues his tour through the clips that shaped him — this one is a nostalgia-drenched football tripGeorge Lewis: Posts on local Facebook groupshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DHXuyWgMOb6/?igsh=MWFjZjM3cTdiYnoxMg==George’s Pick — Champions League Final 1999“Massively nostalgic for me — plus I’ve got a story about actually going to the final… and everything going wrong.”https://youtu.be/cmtmojTSRR8?si=N4z0MmhZ9XNJvASY
640. George Lewis (pt 1)
32:18||Ep. 640Episode 293 — Guest Episode: George Lewis (Pt 1)🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW!We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year.🎟️ distantpod.com/live🎧 PART 1 — Guest ClipsThis week we’re joined by George Lewis — comedian, writer, and one of Instagram’s fastest-rising comedy voices. George’s stand-up and sketches have earned him millions of views online, sold-out live shows, and a reputation for brilliantly observed comedy about modern life, masculinity, and social awkwardness.👉 Watch George’s comedy here:https://www.georgelewiscomedian.com/George Lewis: Stag do v Hen dohttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DOXqKglgHVZ/?igsh=MXgzcjU2MG90MnQ2eA==George’s Pick — Snooker“If you just want a short bit that sums it all up, Mark Williams at 04:35 is perfect.”https://youtu.be/L138s7bCnag
639. Like: Pint Size
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637. Pillock (pt 2)
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