# Roy Big‑Castle (pt 2)

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Podcast: [The Socially Distant Sports Bar](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-1223016)
Published: 2026-06-04T23:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

 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 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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