

The Socially Distant Sports Bar
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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero — and you don’t need to like sport to be completely hooked.Elis is the king of Welsh podcasting & Mike Bubbins is TV’s Tony Mammoth.Each week you get two episodesPart 1 is fast, funny and chaotic — a stream of clips, sporting moments and internet oddities pulled apart with strong opinions and zero expertise.Part 2 slows things down with a documentary and book recommendation, diving into the stories that make sport so compelling.“Elis James and Mike Bubbins are unreasonably hilarious.” — The Telegraph“A haven where they ramble on about classic clips and random recollections.” — The GuardianBetter known as Distant Pod, the show is a multi-award winner, created and produced by ARIA Gold Award winner Steff Garrero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 17min
228: It’s Kissing Time (Pt 1)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero.This is Part 1 of this week’s episode. Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod THIS WEEK’S SHOWPART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Mike:Mongolia to Manchester https://www.facebook.com/premierleague/videos/1424121011805653/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9UcbxwvElis:Grant from Eastenders watches football on his ownhttps://x.com/RossKemp/status/1811141957739250151Steff: Harrison Walsh on the paradox of getting injured as a Paralympian https://x.com/BBCSportWales/status/1810343088348381385/video/1 PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYSteff Documentary: The Mighty PenguinsElis Book: Boy Racer & Tour De Force by Mark Cavendishhttps://amzn.to/4gbVk5E https://amzn.to/3AMdElD PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Mike:Jimmy being Jimmyhttps://x.com/englandcricket/status/1811757481502085311Steff: Craig Bellamy Interview fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiFksC48ixE https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7v5ccq 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2024 • 15min
I’d Like To Be Taken Advantage Of… Twice: PS93
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.This clip is taken from “171: Gordon Smart, Live in Islington (a)”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 46min
227: Pampas Grass & Badminton (Pt 2)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 2 of this week’s episode. Part 1 is out every week on Wednesdays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Elis: Irish strongman https://fb.watch/taiiBRI3RF/Mike:Paul Mersonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C89q8phB9_J/?igsh=MWJ6ZWZpYnhucWdzYw==Steff: The village in India still making Shuttlecocks the traditional way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-xCtR3nXY PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYMike Documentary: Andy Murray https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00203kt/andy-murray-will-to-win Steff Book: The Knockout by Andy Clarke https://amzn.to/3VWrzfM PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Elis: Yorkshire man falls asleep in stadiumhttps://fb.watch/taJgQmzy3n/Mike:Dallashttps://x.com/steffgarrero/status/1828114259902955678?s=46&t=3g2g_VVJEY-NqP6XnG6v4w Steff: Roger Harper runs out Graham Gooch (MMC v RoW 1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IPaFLmF51U 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
227: Pampas Grass & Badminton (Pt 1)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).***VOTE FOR US BEFORE AUGUST 29TH***Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 1 of this week’s episode. Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod THIS WEEK'S EPISODE PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Elis: Irish strongman https://fb.watch/taiiBRI3RF/Mike:Paul Mersonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C89q8phB9_J/?igsh=MWJ6ZWZpYnhucWdzYw==Steff: The village in India still making Shuttlecocks the traditional way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-xCtR3nXY PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYMike Documentary: Andy Murray https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00203kt/andy-murray-will-to-win Steff Book: The Knockout by Andy Clarke https://amzn.to/3VWrzfM PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Elis: Yorkshire man falls asleep in stadiumhttps://fb.watch/taJgQmzy3n/Mike:Dallashttps://x.com/steffgarrero/status/1828114259902955678?s=46&t=3g2g_VVJEY-NqP6XnG6v4w Steff: Roger Harper runs out Graham Gooch (MMC v RoW 1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IPaFLmF51U 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2024 • 13min
Unlocking The Gog: PS92
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.This clip is taken from “191: Humphrey Kerr, Live, Wrexham (h)”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 35min
226: I Am Outdoorsy (Pt 2)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 2 of this week’s episode. Part 1 is out every week on Wednesdays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Elis: Max Rushden ends up on Freezing Cold Takeshttps://x.com/guardian_sport/status/1807832516465660135?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: Football Coach used to be a backup dancer for MC Hammer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKMDLXjj6zM On Arsenio Hall Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB6MOwUZkuU Ho! Frat Ho!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_ZrQh2SL8&t=7s Mike: Scottie Scheffler. Nuts. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6EDGk1ND5E/?igsh=a2owMmliNnd6N2dlPART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYSteff Documentary: Copa 71 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0020541/copa-71-the-lost-lionesses-storyville Elis Book: Fearless: The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, the Greatest Miracle in Sports History By Jonathan Norcroft https://amzn.to/3xA5RGj PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Mike: Number 6 ruleshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C79ROI0NdsA/?igsh=MWE5YTZ1ZjBsYTBldw==Steff: Inside the mind of Yuvraj Singh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf6VxPc5m60 Elis: Manager of Wales women trains the girls at my old schoolhttps://x.com/Cymru/status/1812158449054109795🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 15min
226: I Am Outdoorsy (Pt 1)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 1 of this week’s episode. Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Elis: Max Rushden ends up on Freezing Cold Takeshttps://x.com/guardian_sport/status/1807832516465660135?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: Football Coach used to be a backup dancer for MC Hammer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKMDLXjj6zM On Arsenio Hall Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB6MOwUZkuU Ho! Frat Ho!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_ZrQh2SL8&t=7s Mike: Scottie Scheffler. Nuts. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6EDGk1ND5E/?igsh=a2owMmliNnd6N2dlPART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYSteff Documentary: Copa 71 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0020541/copa-71-the-lost-lionesses-storyville Elis Book: Fearless: The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, the Greatest Miracle in Sports History By Jonathan Norcroft https://amzn.to/3xA5RGj PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Mike: Number 6 ruleshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C79ROI0NdsA/?igsh=MWE5YTZ1ZjBsYTBldw==Steff: Inside the mind of Yuvraj Singh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf6VxPc5m60 Elis: Manager of Wales women trains the girls at my old schoolhttps://x.com/Cymru/status/1812158449054109795🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2024 • 11min
The Boys From Totting-Ham: PS91
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.This clip is taken from “Episode 82: Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle (a)”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 36min
225: Michu & His Talking Dog (Pt 2)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 2 of this week’s episode. Part 1 is out every week on Wednesdays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Mike:Gary Neville on sacrificehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C8PYt8uNVIh/?igsh=MWJvdW5mZnJrdHN2dg==Elis: All Michu’s goals for Swanseahttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qe4Q27TmOw&pp=ygUOcHJlbWllciBsZWFndWU%3DSteff: Arne Slot La La Lala La https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qfFM-W3YtBc PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYElis Documentary: Fever Pitch: Rise Of The Premier Leaguehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09mqvrtMike Book: Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31921704190&dest=gbr&ref_=ps_ggl_2038407968&cm_mmc=ggl-_-UK_Shopp_RareStandard-_-product_id=bi%3A%2031921704190-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw95UVJW26SVJiZDLcbAgjhPKdoSC1HH2Yyr4lNVM7d_HEJGxxw2EABoCAVQQAvD_BwE PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Steff: Ipswich in 1992 Chris Kiwomya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKdxYyizgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agzpvyPnUqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxiCLZDzvdo Elis: How Lineker lived Leicester’s PL winhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqdojUifxis&pp=ygUOcHJlbWllciBsZWFndWU%3DMike: Bruins 1979 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7E17XmsdmE/?igsh=MWo5ZG1uMnl5and2dg==🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 6min
225: Michu & His Talking Dog (Pt 1)
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really).Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards 2024 https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This is Part 1 of this week’s episode. Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to both parts every TUESDAY without the adverts, then subscribe via WONDERY+.If you’re after 30 MINS of bonus content as well, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)Mike:Gary Neville on sacrificehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C8PYt8uNVIh/?igsh=MWJvdW5mZnJrdHN2dg==Elis: All Michu’s goals for Swanseahttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qe4Q27TmOw&pp=ygUOcHJlbWllciBsZWFndWU%3DSteff: Arne Slot La La Lala La https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qfFM-W3YtBc PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAYElis Documentary: Fever Pitch: Rise Of The Premier Leaguehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09mqvrtMike Book: Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31921704190&dest=gbr&ref_=ps_ggl_2038407968&cm_mmc=ggl-_-UK_Shopp_RareStandard-_-product_id=bi%3A%2031921704190-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw95UVJW26SVJiZDLcbAgjhPKdoSC1HH2Yyr4lNVM7d_HEJGxxw2EABoCAVQQAvD_BwE PART 3 PATREON SECTION(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )Steff: Ipswich in 1992 Chris Kiwomya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKdxYyizgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agzpvyPnUqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxiCLZDzvdo Elis: How Lineker lived Leicester’s PL winhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqdojUifxis&pp=ygUOcHJlbWllciBsZWFndWU%3DMike: Bruins 1979 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7E17XmsdmE/?igsh=MWo5ZG1uMnl5and2dg==🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


