# FIFA World Cup Special (pt 2)

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Podcast: [The Socially Distant Sports Bar](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-1223016)
Published: 2026-06-11T23:32:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James ( Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live) and Mike Bubbins ( Mammoth ), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them. This week, it’s a FIFA World Cup Special — a deep dive into the moments, players and chaos that make the tournament what it is. Yes, we’ve gone slightly SEO‑friendly this week — so you’ll see names like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Kylian Mbappé , alongside phrases like World Cup highlights and iconic football matches — but once you’re in, it’s the usual mix of niche clips, big stories and sideways conversations. Steff chooses Foul Play - Sport, Spies and Family Secrets  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896803199?i=1000769870330 - a podcast documentary series asking whether the CIA poisoned the England World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. It takes in Fidel Castro, JFK, The Scorpions and Peter Bonetti.  Alongside that, Elis introduces Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage — a book about professional cycling, doping and truth in sport. Although not about football, it prompts a broader conversation about integrity, pressure and how sporting achievements are judged and remembered. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rough-Ride-Behind-Wheel-Cyclist/dp/0224080172 🛍️ 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.

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