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πŸŽ™οΈ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 260: Our Friends at the Ford Motor Company

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting chaos, niche nostalgia, and tangents that take longer to arrive than a Capri Mk2 in rush hour.

This week we’ve got: Wally losing it in the dugout, rugby underdogs upsetting the giants, Elton John’s autobiography, and a heartfelt poem about Steve Bull delivered by actual rock royalty. Also – the Grand Slam Track, some subtle Rishi shade, and a celebration of Aaron Ramsey’s journey from Caerphilly to Captain.

β€œLike a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”

✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?

πŸ“Œ PART 1 (Out Wednesday)

Mike:

😑 Wally Backman Meltdown – Baseball manager goes full nuclear. It’s a masterclass in swearing and dugout destruction.

πŸ”— Watch the clip

Elis:

🎀 Steve Bull Poem by Tom Parry – Performed by Robert Plant (Yes, that one)

It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and has a Led Zeppelin frontman reading about a Wolves legend.

πŸ”— Watch the clip

Steff:

πŸ‰ Moana Pasifika Beat the Crusaders – One of Super Rugby’s greatest underdog moments. Spine-tingling.

πŸ”— Watch the try

πŸ“Œ PART 2 (Out Friday)

Elis’ Documentary Pick:

Premier League Stories: Aaron Ramsey – From local lad to European stage, with all the drama in between.

πŸ”— Watch on NOW TV

Mike’s Book Choice:

🎹 Me by Elton John – Music, madness, tantrums, tiaras… and probably a fair bit of Watford FC.

πŸ”— Buy it here

πŸ“Œ PART 3 (Patreon Exclusive)

Elis:

πŸ’Ό Rishi Sunak Banter – Sometimes you just have to let a clip speak for itself.

πŸ”— Watch on Facebook

Steff:

🎡 Grand Slam Track

πŸ”— Watch the short

πŸ”— Visit Grand Slam Track

Mike:

β›³ Ian Poulter & Cam Smith.

πŸ”— Watch the clip

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