249: Exiting The Ralgex Era (Pt 1)

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 249 Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of sporting nonsense, barely-researched opinions, and jaw-dropping clips. This week’s show dives into everything from rugby legends to the ridiculous sexism still alive in sport. Grab a pint and settle in – it’s going to be a good one. “Sounds like a bunch of children bantering about a teacher in detention.” ✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode? Here’s what we’ve got lined up:Buccaneers' balls – Mike unravels an NFL mystery.Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Elis explores the highs and lows of being a strongman.Sexism in sport: Steff brings us the jaw-dropping tale of a female ski jumper who won a set of towels instead of cash.Plus: rugby nostalgia, foggy NFL games, Brian Clough’s political moment, and much more!💡 Why Join Patreon? Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and it’s packed with perks.Bonus Content: 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, more chaos.Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to endless entertainment.Direct Support: Every penny goes into keeping the pod going (and Mike’s cars). 🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re brilliant or bonkers.Hoffi Pod: Elis and Steff share their favourite non-sports clips, while Mike tries to keep up.👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today to unlock it all and support the pod.  🚀 Why Wondery+? If Patreon’s not your thing, Wondery+ offers:Early access: Hear the pod every Tuesday, before anyone else.Ad-free listening: No interruptions, just laughs.🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It! PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):Mike: The Buccaneers’ bizarre ball situation – Watch hereElis: Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Watch hereSteff: A ski jumper wins a major competition and gets... towels. Yes, really – Watch herePART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):Steff’s Documentary: The Fog Bowl – Watch hereElis’ Book Recommendation: Go To War by Jon Spurling – Get it herePART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):Mike: NFL officials being as NFL as it gets – Watch hereSteff: A deeper dive into the ski jumper’s shocking treatment – Watch hereElis: Brian Clough at the 1988 Labour Party Conference – Watch here📺 Stand-Up Specials on TV from Mike and Elis:Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayerElis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here✨ Get ready for another week of sporting chaos and sharp observations, only at The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/distant Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.