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

More episodes of The Socially Distant Sports Bar

• FIFA World Cup Special (pt 2) · June 11, 2026 · 37 min
• FIFA World Cup Special (pt 1) · June 9, 2026 · 1h 12m
• Bob Harris: Pint Size · June 6, 2026 · 13 min
• Roy Big‑Castle (pt 2) · June 4, 2026 · 35 min
• Roy Big‑Castle (pt 1) · June 2, 2026 · 56 min
• Anger: Pint Size · May 30, 2026 · 6 min