262: Oh My God, He’s 52! (Pt 1)

🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 262: Oh My God, He’s 52! Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return for another week of vintage sporting clips, niche nostalgia, and the usual barely-relevant chaos. This week there’s Gen Z player confusion, outrageous tries, rally car legends, and Baker & Kelly. "Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional." 🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026! We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026! Tickets are on general sale – head to distantpod.com/live for full info. 📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre (Tickets) Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre (Tickets) Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire (Tickets) Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire (Tickets) Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre (Tickets) ✨ What’s On This Week’s Episode? 📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY) Steff: 📻 Baker and Kelly – Classic radio chaos from two absolute legends. 🔗 Watch the clip Elis: 👶 Trying to Explain Gen Z – Elis vs the modern world. 🔗 Watch on YouTube Mike: 🏉 What a Try! – “Vintage” rugby brilliance in one brilliant move. 🔗 Watch on Facebook 📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY) Mike’s Documentary Choice: 🏁 Legends of Welsh Sport: Nicky Grist – A deep dive into the world of rally co-driving. 🔗 Watch on BBC iPlayer Steff’s Book Choice: 📚 Warming Up by Madeleine Orr – A timely look at sport and climate change. 🔗 Get it here 📌 PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 👉 Join us on Patreon for extra episodes, spin-offs, and priority live show access! Steff: ⚽ Flip Throw Madness – A stunning throw-in from the BBC archive. 🔗 Watch on BBC Mike: 🎥 Peter Williams: Cameraman, Darts Legend 🔗 Watch on Instagram 🔗 Watch on Facebook Elis: 🏉 Rob Howley and Neil Jenkins, 1982 – Two future Welsh legends, looking very different. 🔗 Watch on Facebook 💡 Get Even More of the Pod Every Week 🎧 Sign up to Patreon for:Bonus Episodes – 30+ minutes of exclusive clips and chaos every week Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod – Our incredible spin-offs Gift Memberships – Treat someone to quality nonsense Early Access & Tour Presales – Be first in line for the live shows 🚀 Prefer Wondery+?Early access every Tuesday Ad-free episodes for pure, unfiltered brilliance 🎉 Another week of sport, nostalgia, and total chaos – 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.