The Socially Distant Sports Bar

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 251: Moderately Messianic

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of sporting chaos, wildly unverified facts, and some truly bizarre clips. This week, we’re covering everything from legendary rugby moments to the toughest footrace you’ve never heard of. Settle in with a pint (or a cuppa) and enjoy.

"Like overhearing a conversation in the pub that starts off about sport and somehow ends up at 1980s TV theme tunes."

✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?

• Braxton McCullough’s NFL boots – Mike brings us an absolute belter from the gridiron.
• George W. Bush playing golf – Steff revisits one of the weirdest presidential sporting moments.
• Brian O’Driscoll on being dropped from the Lions squad – Elis takes us back to one of rugby’s most controversial omissions.
• Plus: Friday night football bangers, a man running through snow for days, and Scott Quinnell terrifying a presenter.

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🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!

PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):

• Mike: Braxton McCullough – Watch here
• Steff: George W. Bush playing golf – Watch here
• Elis: Brian O’Driscoll on being dropped from the Lions squad – Watch here

PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):

• Elis’ Documentary Pick: Legends of Welsh Sport: Johnny Owen – Watch here
• Mike’s Book Recommendation: Rugby Characters by Cliff Morgan & John Ireland – Get it here

PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):

• Mike: Friday Night Football music deep dive –
• Bill Medley (Last Boy Scout)
• Carrie Underwood (Sunday Night Football)
• Old-school ABC MNF
• Steff: Winter Spine Race madness –
• Dave finishing the race
• More of Dave 
• Elis: Scott Quinnell scaring the life out of a presenter – Watch here

📺 TV from Mike and Elis:

• Mike’s latest on Scrum V Top 5: Watch here
• Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer
• Elis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here

✨ Another week of sporting nostalgia, ridiculous clips, and absolute nonsense – only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉

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