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DISTANT POD LIVE
Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero will be performing LIVE at Cardiff International Arena on Friday 3rd February 2023 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/36005B389C0E48C5?brand=motorpointarenacardiff
They’re also recording TWO live shows in London on Sunday 12th Feb 2023 (one at 6pm one at 8pm) - why not come to both?! https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/
Mike’s on Tour too www.mikebubbins.com
Here's the link to sponsor Mike's friend who is riding his bike from Wales to Scotland https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tondudoddies
THIS WEEK’S SHOW
Steff Documentary: 30 for 30 Podcast The Six Who Sat https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TrusFwdckf1zKFoB3qaJg?si=x3BtfwmDSAWieFOq1kFTOg
Mike Book: Never Stop Dreaming by Stuart Pearce https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781529348583?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT-OPvv8L3wKQXr3WfRPWW6O4Fpgsu_k46fUFST37xs-nCuaGiXglz4aAj7dEALw_wcB
Second Round of Clips (via https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe & https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )
Mike: Souness on Gianluca
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Steff: George Blanda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb6Xb6H2320
Elis: 5 a side
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34:42||Ep. 725The Socially Distant Sports Bar, with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.Elis is best known as co‑host of Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Mike is a television writer and star of Mammoth, bringing his own grounded, funny perspective on sport and life. Together, they offer a conversational, humorous take on sport that doesn’t rely on expertise — just curiosity and strong opinions.The discussion is driven by a documentary exploring football in Senegal, made by a former professional footballer turned filmmaker, offering an insider’s perspective on the structure, passion and challenges of the game in a different football culture.This is paired with a book choice — Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman — which examines the life and career of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. It’s a portrait of a hugely talented but deeply flawed sporting figure, prompting discussion about legacy, personality and how sporting greatness is remembered.Inside Senegalese Footballhttps://youtu.be/Xb6MiBrzNaQ?si=BjkgJIbfrq9ei9hYGunslinger by Jeff Pearlmanhttps://amzn.to/3PLVwQB724. Roy Big‑Castle (pt 1)
56:15||Ep. 724The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them. You don’t need to love sport — or even understand it — to enjoy it.For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Young Aaron Raihttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYeqDfMs4Pw/?igsh=MWVraGU5bXgwOWQ2bw==Mary Tyler Moorehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVbYabtDtxJ/?igsh=ZnkycmhveW96cmg%3DStewardshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYPq_qBNpMD/?igsh=MWpienB6cXVlNTM5cg==723. Anger: Pint Size
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