Roy Big‑Castle (pt 2)

Roy Big‑Castle (pt 2)

From The Socially Distant Sports Bar by Nata Media

June 4, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 725

About this episode

The episode features a humorous discussion on football in Senegal and the life of NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

 The Socially Distant Sports Bar, with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Elis is best known as co‑host of Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Mike is a television writer and star of Mammoth, bringing his own grounded, funny perspective on sport and life. Together, they offer a conversational, humorous take on sport that doesn’t rely on expertise — just curiosity and strong opinions. The discussion is driven by a documentary exploring football in Senegal, made by a former professional footballer turned filmmaker, offering an insider’s perspective on the structure, passion and challenges of the game in a different football culture. This is paired with a book choice — Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman — which examines the life and career of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. It’s a portrait of a hugely talented but deeply flawed sporting figure, prompting discussion about legacy, personality and how sporting greatness is remembered. Inside Senegalese Football https://youtu.be/Xb6MiBrzNaQ?si=BjkgJIbfrq9ei9hY Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman https://amzn.to/3PLVwQB 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Elis James, Mike Bubbins, Steff Garrero

Topics covered

  • football culture
  • Senegal
  • Brett Favre
  • sports legacy
  • documentary discussion

Keywords

  • football
  • Senegal
  • Brett Favre
  • Gunslinger
  • documentary
  • sports
  • legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds

Books & works: Gunslinger, Inside Senegalese Football

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