Steaming Cocks (pt 2)

About this episode

The episode features a deeper dive into Welsh football history and sports writing.

Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and producer Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.  👉 For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Part 2 slows things down — slightly — for a classic Sports Bar deeper dive. PART 2 Mike Documentary: Ivor Allchurch A look at the “Golden Boy of Welsh Football” — a Swansea and Newcastle legend who represented Wales at the 1958 World Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxyTRf8qTJg Elis Book / Reading: Phil Stead’s Substack Thoughtful sports writing and football culture essays, recommended by Elis. https://philstead.substack.com/ 🛍️ 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, Steff Garrero

Guest: Mike Bubbins

Topics covered

• Welsh Football
• Sports Culture
• Documentary
• Football History
• Comedy

Keywords

• Ivor Allchurch
• Phil Stead
• football culture
• Swansea
• Newcastle
• 1958 World Cup
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple Podcasts, Acast, sdsb2025.myshopify.com

Books & works: Ivor Allchurch, Phil Stead’s Substack

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