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260: Our Friends At The Ford Motor Company (Pt 1)
🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor Company
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that take longer to arrive than a Capri Mk2 in rush hour.
This week we’ve got: Wally losing it in the dugout, rugby underdogs upsetting the giants, Elton John’s autobiography, and a heartfelt poem about Steve Bull delivered by actual rock royalty. Also – the Grand Slam Track, some subtle Rishi shade, and a celebration of Aaron Ramsey’s journey from Caerphilly to Captain.
“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”
✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?
📌 PART 1 (Out Wednesday)
Mike:
😡 Wally Backman Meltdown – Baseball manager goes full nuclear. It’s a masterclass in swearing and dugout destruction.
Elis:
🎤 Steve Bull Poem by Tom Parry – Performed by Robert Plant (Yes, that one)
It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and has a Led Zeppelin frontman reading about a Wolves legend.
Steff:
🏉 Moana Pasifika Beat the Crusaders – One of Super Rugby’s greatest underdog moments. Spine-tingling.
📌 PART 2 (Out Friday)
Elis’ Documentary Pick:
Premier League Stories: Aaron Ramsey – From local lad to European stage, with all the drama in between.
Mike’s Book Choice:
🎹 Me by Elton John – Music, madness, tantrums, tiaras… and probably a fair bit of Watford FC.
📌 PART 3 (Patreon Exclusive)
Elis:
💼 Rishi Sunak Banter – Sometimes you just have to let a clip speak for itself.
Steff:
🎵 Grand Slam Track
Mike:
⛳ Ian Poulter & Cam Smith.
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