Best Of Distant Pod 10 (pt 1)
Summary
This "Best Of" episode features Mike’s emotional tribute to his late neighbor Vic, followed by humorous tangents on rugby props, chocolate consumption rituals, and politicians faking football fandom. The hosts also discuss author Lee Child’s habit of naming Jack Reacher characters after footballers and share anecdotes from Mike’s early comedy career.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Best Of episode
Tribute to Vic, Mike's neighbor and friend
John Welsh's chip and chase dream
The art of eating chocolate with milk
Commentators and politicians pretending to be fans
Football transfer window fire sales
Lee Child's Jack Reacher footballer names
Mike's early comedy days and open mic nights
The Man and Baby poster model story
Goose sucked into roller coaster ride
Rugby tackles from the 1990s
Bernard Hopkins and prison boxing
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