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Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero meet in the bar every Tuesday to chat… for bonus content head to www.patreon.com/distantpod
Steff's Documentary Choice: Free Solo https://amzn.to/3bOqlMz
Elis’ Book Choice:The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines by Michael Cox https://amzn.to/3b647Gv
This week’s clips
Mike: Mike Kearney and Stephen Garcia at Anfield.
https://youtu.be/6HysSJr9-54
Mike: Eric Morecombe commentating on Luton Town vs Bristol City, December 1973
https://youtu.be/dfpLU3y5AX4
Steff: Long Jumping Redefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp7BclslUyo
Steff: Lake Tahoe hosts NHL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9eMxBKpt0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU5L-0CqyDc
Elis: The great Edgar Davids makes his debut for Barnet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1SwgQ29JU
Elis: Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at the 2008 Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-urnlaJpOA
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