This week's guest is the comedian Mike Bubbins. Known for Tourist Trap, Mammoth & Richard Osman's House of Games as well as his smash hit podcasts The Socially Distant Sports Bar and The Demon Seed. Mike has nominated the Cardiff Arms Park, once the traditional home of Welsh rugby and the scene of the famous Gareth Edwards' Barbarians try as his Ground Jewel.
(4:15) Introduction
(5:20) NFL at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
(6:50) First trip to Cardiff Arms Park
(10:00) Golden memories of the amateur era
(17:30) The building of the Millenium Stadium
(21:00) Cardiff's rugby pubs
(26:40) The changing match day atmosphere
(36:00) Women's Six Nations
(37:30) Rugby League
(40:50) Games Mike would like to re-visit
Hosted by sports author James Dixon, known for his works 'The Fix' and 'World in Union,' the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating fan culture and the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds.
Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/
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