🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 2)
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🎧 This Week:
From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours.
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport.
“It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.”
📌 PART 1
🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wives
🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match moment
🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?
📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)
🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless telly
📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsession
📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE
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- Weekly bonus episodes
- Michael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&As
- Early live show access
- Ad-free episodes
🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”
🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)
🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.
🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!
We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song.
📍 Tour Dates:
- Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre
- Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre
- Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire
- Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire
- Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/live
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