253: Papering Over The Cracks (Pt 1)

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 253

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another round of sporting nonsense, wild tangents, and clips that will leave you questioning reality. This week, we’ve got boxing legends, rugby icons, and a brutal cricketing demolition – plus, of course, the usual barely-researched takes and questionable wisdom.

"Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional."

✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?

• Bernard Hopkins vs. Buncey – Elis brings us an absolute classic in boxing trash talk.
• The legend of Dennis Bree – Mike introduces us to a man who plays rugby with his grandson.
• England getting absolutely battered – Steff choses Australia dismantling their old rivals.
• Plus: Jason Robinson magic, Tom Brady’s non-involvement in the worst documentary of all time, and a look at Lauren Price vs. Natasha Jonas.

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🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!

PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):

• Elis: Bernard Hopkins vs. Buncey – Watch here
• Mike: The legend of Dennis Bree – Watch here
• Steff: Australia hammer England – Watch here

PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):

• Mike’s Documentary Pick: Becoming the GOAT: The Tom Brady Story – Watch here
• Steff’s Book Recommendation: How To Win by Dr. Kate Hays – Get it here

PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):

• Steff: Lauren Price vs. Natasha Jonas – Watch here
• Elis: Jason Robinson doing what Jason R