🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 267: Show Me The ArianElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another round of tangents, top-tier clips, niche nostalgia, and barely connected sporting brilliance.“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!Yes – we’re taking this beautiful nonsense on the road. Tickets are on general sale now – grab yours at 👉 distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre✨ This Week’s Episode – Here’s What’s In Store📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Elis: Paul Tonkinson vs the Marathon des Sables – a brutal ultra marathon and one comedian’s epic run 🔗 Watch on Instagram ❤️ Support Paul’s fundraiserMike: Leinster, Levelled Up – a powerful bit of rugby content 🔗 Watch on InstagramSteff: Josh Tarling – a deep dive into one of the most exciting British cyclists around 🔗 Short feature 🔗 Team GB profile 🔗 Race footage📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Elis Documentary: Giant Killers – Newport County 🔗 Watch on YouTubeMike Book: George’s Fateful D-Day by David Brayley – a powerful story of sport and WWII 🔗 Get the book📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE👉 Join us at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus content, early access, spin-offs, and the usual delightful chaos.Steff: EastEnders FC – fictional football, but real drama 🔗 Watch on InstagramElis: Liverpool v Auxerre, 1992 – a perfect Anfield comeback in the UEFA Cup 🔗 Watch on YouTubeMike: Jaxson Dart 🔗 Watch on Instagram💡 Want Even More?🎧 Patreon – early access, bonus content, and spin-offs like Michael Owen’s Movie Club and Hoffi Pod 🚀 Wondery+ – early episodes every Tuesday and ad-free listening🎉 Another week of great clips, obscure sports, and complete nonsense – only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04/6/2025
1:08:31
This Is Man United: PS132
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “140: $illy”, it’s a laugh-out-loud moment you won’t want to miss.🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!That’s right – The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026! Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their favourite non-sports clips.🎉 Ready to join the fun?Sign up for the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and get access to these bonus podcasts and more!Start listening and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate destination for laughs, sports, and stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01/6/2025
10:49
266: You’re The Least Real Person I’ve Ever Met (Pt 2)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 266Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of top-tier sporting nonsense, niche nostalgia, and barely relevant tangents.“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show next year – and tickets are on general sale now! 🔗 Grab yours at distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre✨ What’s On This Week’s Show?📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Steff: Slaven 🔗 Watch on InstagramMike: Will Greenwood praises Allan Bateman 🔗 Watch on InstagramElis: Have a look at the Ref… 🔗 Watch on X📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Mike Documentary: Ruud Gullit on The Overlap. 🔗 Watch on YouTubeSteff Book: Raider – The Raymond Chester Story by Jon Gower A fascinating deep dive into a groundbreaking NFL life.https://www.uwp.co.uk/book/raider-gower/ 🔗 Hay Festival Event📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE🎧 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for:Bonus episodes every weekSpin-offs like Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi PodTour presale accessGift membershipsSteff: Perfect post-match interview 🔗 Watch on InstagramMike: The Kop in full voice, 1974 🔗 Watch on FacebookElis: Doncaster Rovers 🔗 Watch on X💡 Get More Every Week📣 Prefer Wondery+?Get early episodes every TuesdayAd-free listeningAll the nonsense, no interruptions🎉 Another week of classic clips, weird sports, and total nonsense – only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30/5/2025
46:25
266: You’re The Least Real Person I’ve Ever Met (Pt 1)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 266Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of top-tier sporting nonsense, niche nostalgia, and barely relevant tangents.“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show next year – and tickets are on general sale now! 🔗 Grab yours at distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre✨ What’s On This Week’s Show?📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)Steff: Slaven 🔗 Watch on InstagramMike: Will Greenwood praises Allan Bateman 🔗 Watch on InstagramElis: Have a look at the Ref… 🔗 Watch on X📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)Mike Documentary: Ruud Gullit on The Overlap. 🔗 Watch on YouTubeSteff Book: Raider – The Raymond Chester Story by Jon Gower A fascinating deep dive into a groundbreaking NFL life.https://www.uwp.co.uk/book/raider-gower/ 🔗 Hay Festival Event📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE🎧 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for:Bonus episodes every weekSpin-offs like Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi PodTour presale accessGift membershipsSteff: Perfect post-match interview 🔗 Watch on InstagramMike: The Kop in full voice, 1974 🔗 Watch on FacebookElis: Doncaster Rovers 🔗 Watch on X💡 Get More Every Week📣 Prefer Wondery+?Get early episodes every TuesdayAd-free listeningAll the nonsense, no interruptions🎉 Another week of classic clips, weird sports, and total nonsense – only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28/5/2025
1:04:54
'Allo 'Allo!: PS131
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “211: Cafe Owners Are Sexy”, it’s a laugh-out-loud moment you won’t want to miss.🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!That’s right – The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026! Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their favourite non-sports clips.🎉 Ready to join the fun?Sign up for the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and get access to these bonus podcasts and more!Start listening and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate destination for laughs, sports, and stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero in Award winning Podcast "The Socially Distant Sports Bar".
It's a Comedy & Sports Podcast, but you don't have to like Sports to LOVE it.
Comedians Elis James (BBC 5Live, Sky TV's Fantasy Football League) & Mike Bubbins (BBC's Mammoth) are "Unreasonably hilarious" The Telegraph.
"Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero created a haven where they ramble on about classic clips and random recollections." The Guardian
Known to fans as Distant Pod it has won awards at the Sports Podcast Awards & Pod Bible Awards.
Hosts of "Down The Clubhouse" on TNT Sport another Comedy & Sports show.
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