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Sounds,01 May 2026,37 mins,

Heseltine's Mace (Part 2)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Contains very strong language and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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Part 2 of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where the conversation goes deeper — but never too deep. Steff introduces a cult documentary following people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, who race shopping carts down steep hills — blending danger, humour and an unexpectedly moving look at life on the edge of society. Mike brings along a boxing book he selected on the podcast over a year ago — and still hasn’t finished — prompting reflections on ambition, good intentions and the reality of reading habits. You don’t need to have seen or read either to enjoy it.

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