Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 1)
Summary
In this Best Of episode, hosts Mike and Ellis revisit classic stories, including Mike’s habit of urinating in his garden to avoid stairs. Guest George Lewis shares a chaotic tale of traveling to the 1999 Champions League Final with his stepdad, where their travel agency went bankrupt. The group also discusses rugby banter, surreal cricket commentary, and the absurdity of explaining sports rules to non-fans.
Topics discussed
Ellis James promotes upcoming Welsh gigs in London
Episode intro: Guests George Lewis and Charlie Baker
Mike admits to urinating in his garden to avoid stairs
George Lewis recounts missing Man Utd's 1999 final in Barcelona
Discussion on Paul Scholes, Beckham, and Roy Keane's peak
Charlie Baker's rugby coaching incident and 'Fuck off Mario' insult
Reviewing a surreal Dutch comedy sketch about cricket
Explaining sports rules to non-fans and parodying commentators
Visualisation abilities and internal monologue differences
Charlie's rude favorite word and Neil Young vs Billy Joel
Generational gap: 'Bushel' phrase and sugary Alpen cereal
Homemade ice cream recipes and eating jam with cream
Social pressure when quitting alcohol and non-alcoholic beers
Guinness market dominance and Elon Musk's net worth
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