Heseltine’s Mace (pt 2)
About this episode
The hosts discuss a documentary and a boxing biography, using them as springboards for various stories and digressions.
Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return with another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — a podcast that uses sport to talk about life, culture, history and whatever else comes up. Part 2 of this week’s episode — a documentary and a book used mainly as springboards for stories and digressions. PART 2 Steff Documentary: Carts of Darkness A cult documentary following people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, who race shopping carts down steep hills while collecting bottles — blending danger, humour and a deeply human look at life on the edge of society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-f_J6hV-g Mike Book: Gypsy Jem Mace by Jeremy Poolman A boxing biography Mike chose on the podcast over a year ago — and still hasn’t finished reading. https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/gypsy-jem-mace-book-jeremy-poolman-9780233002255 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more! If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Elis James, Mike Bubbins, Steff Garrero
Topics covered
- documentary
- boxing
- homelessness
- life stories
- cultural commentary
Keywords
- Carts of Darkness
- Gypsy Jem Mace
- boxing biography
- homelessness
- Vancouver
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Carts of Darkness, Gypsy Jem Mace
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- Steaming Cocks (pt 1)
- Heseltine’s Mace (pt 1)
- Darts: Pint Size
- You're The 2nd Richest Man I Know (pt 2)
- You're The 2nd Richest Man I Know (pt 1)
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