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Sounds,17 Jun 2026,56 mins,

Elis’ Homecoming Gig (Part 1)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Contains very strong language, adult humour and some scenes of a sexual nature.

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Elis James returns home for a special live edition of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen in front of a sold‑out crowd filled with family, friends and familiar faces. Joining him on stage are Mike Bubbins and producer Steff Garrero, bringing their usual mix of humour, nostalgia and curiosity to a night that feels slightly more personal — and slightly less controlled — than usual. In the first half, the conversation ranges from Don Revie’s unconventional managerial techniques to the realities of Sunday League football, alongside a memorable story involving a teacher outrunning an entire class. It’s the podcast as ever — just with a hometown crowd very much part of it.

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