252: Just Put A Towel Over My Head (Pt 2)

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 252

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another round of sporting nonsense, barely-researched takes, and clips that will leave you questioning everything. This week, we’re covering everything from rugby legends to DIY football stands and the life story of a boxing icon. Grab a drink, get comfy, and enjoy the chaos.

"Like eavesdropping on a pub conversation where sport is just the excuse for the chat."

✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?

• Jiffy on Shane Williams – Mike kicks us off with a classic bit of rugby chat.
• The legend of Nipsy in Barnsley – Elis unearths some grassroots gold.
• Peloton's finest fake names – Steff discovers the greatest (and rudest) made-up usernames to ever pop up on a leaderboard.
• Plus: DIY stadium building, Tom Brady’s lifestyle obsession, and Claressa Shields making history.

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🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It!

PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):

• Mike: Jiffy on Shane Williams – Watch here
• Elis: Nipsy, the Barnsley game – Watch here
• Steff: The best (and rudest) fake names on Peloton – Watch here

PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):

• Steff’s Documentary Pick: The Arctics – Watch here
• Elis’ Book Recommendation: The TB12 Method by Tom Brady – Get it here

PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):

• Elis: A man in Barnoldswick builds his own football stand – Watch here
• Mike: Ronnie – Watch here
• Steff: Claressa Shields becomes a three-weight undisputed champion – Watch here
• Bonus: The film about Claressa Shields’ life – Watch here

📺 TV from Mike and Elis:

• Mike’s latest on Scrum V Top 5 – Watch here
• Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer...