• 261: Medium Performance (Pt 2)

  • Apr 25 2025
  • Length: 37 mins
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261: Medium Performance (Pt 2)

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  • 🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 261: Medium PerformanceElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return for another week of niche sporting brilliance, poorly researched tangents, and top-tier nonsense.This week we’ve got: good old-fashioned Welsh rugby nostalgia, Shaun Edwards’ eternal intensity, Millie Bright doing business, and the surprisingly emotional journey of a curling stone. Oh, and a Super Bowl, 1980s-style."Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional."🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!That’s right – The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026! Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live🎫 Want early access? Join the Patreon on a paid tier and get in ahead of the crowd.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre✨ What’s On This Week’s Episode?📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Mike: 🗣️ Shaun on Danny – If you need motivation, Shaun Edwards has you covered. Again. 🔗 Watch the clipElis: 🐏 Phil Pugh – Proper Old School – A classic clip from the golden era of Welsh hardmen. 🔗 Watch on Twitter/XSteff: 🏃‍♀️ Millie Bright Invests in Sports Bras – An important conversation about support, equality, and innovation in women’s sport. 🔗 Watch the clip 🔗 Read the full article📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Steff’s Documentary Pick: 🎓 The Gareth Southgate Lecture – Leadership, resilience, and an England manager being genuinely inspiring. 🔗 Watch on BBC iPlayerElis’ Book Choice: 📖 Alternative Wales – Issue 17 – Welsh football culture, fan stories, and proper indie spirit. 🔗 Buy it here📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 👉 Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, spin-off shows, and pre-sale access to live shows.Elis: ⚽ Angel Rangel – What a Guy – Swansea City’s Spanish cult hero. 🔗 Watch the clipSteff: 🏈 Watching the 1981 Super Bowl in the UK – It’s grainy, it’s weird, and it’s glorious. 🔗 Watch on YouTubeMike: 🧊 How Curling Stones Are Made – It’s oddly satisfying and a bit emotional. 🔗 Watch the clip💡 Get More of the Pod Every Week🎧 Join Patreon for the full experience:Bonus Episodes – 30+ mins of extra content weekly.Hoffi Pod & Michael Owen’s Movie Club – Our beloved spin-offs.Gift Memberships – Give a mate the gift of nonsense.Early access & support – Keep the show going and help Mike expand his vintage leisurewear wardrobe.🚀 Prefer Wondery+?Early access every TuesdayAd-free episodes for pure, uninterrupted nonsense🎉 Another week of niche sport, cult heroes, and completely unnecessary tangents – only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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