273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 2)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 1)🏆 We’d love your vote! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need your support to make it happen.👉 Cast your vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It takes 10 seconds, costs nothing, and means the world to us. Thank you!🎧 This Week: From Wimbledon legends to touchline rants, rugby tackles to golf caddies…Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back for another helping of sporting chaos, heartfelt admiration, and niche nostalgia.“Like a sports podcast… if your uncle ran it from the back of a pub with a dial-up connection.”📌 PART 1🟢 Mike: “Proper Rugby”Instagram clip🟢 Steff: Fred Perry wins Wimbledon – and makes British tennis historyWatch on YouTube🟢 Elis: “You’re too close, man!” Instagram clip📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)🎥 Elis Documentary: No Más – the story behind Roberto Durán's most infamous momentWatch now on Disney+📖 Steff Book: Soul by Jonathan HardingGrab a copy📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE🎧 Get access to bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early tour ticket access on 👉 patreon.com/distantpod🟢 Steff: Brent StevensWatch here🟢 Mike: Rory McIlroy on caddie Harry DiamondInstagram reel🟢 Elis: 800m gold medal warm up roomInstagram clip🎟️ 2026 TOUR DATES – ON SALE NOW!We’re taking the pod on the road with a brand-new live show in 2026. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 1)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 1)🏆 We’d love your vote! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need your support to make it happen.👉 Cast your vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It takes 10 seconds, costs nothing, and means the world to us. Thank you!🎧 This Week: From Wimbledon legends to touchline rants, rugby tackles to golf caddies… Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back for another helping of sporting chaos, heartfelt admiration, and niche nostalgia.“Like a sports podcast… if your uncle ran it from the back of a pub with a dial-up connection.”📌 PART 1🟢 Mike: “Proper Rugby”Instagram clip🟢 Steff: Fred Perry wins Wimbledon – and makes British tennis historyWatch on YouTube🟢 Elis: “You’re too close, man!” Instagram clip📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)🎥 Elis Documentary: No Más – the story behind Roberto Durán's most infamous momentWatch now on Disney+📖 Steff Book: Soul by Jonathan HardingGrab a copy📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE🎧 Get access to bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early tour ticket access on 👉 patreon.com/distantpod🟢 Steff: Brent StevensWatch here🟢 Mike: Rory McIlroy on caddie Harry DiamondInstagram reel🟢 Elis: 800m gold medal warm up roomInstagram clip🎟️ 2026 TOUR DATES – ON SALE NOW!We’re taking the pod on the road with a brand-new live show in 2026. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SNC: PS138
🎙️ 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 “137: A Great Idea And A Big Sack Of Cash (Pt 1)”, 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.
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272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 2)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast AwardsWe’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. 🗳️ Vote hereElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport — this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.“Like a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.”🎧 What’s In This Week’s Episode?PART 1 🟢 Steff: Scott McTominay – Goals, grit, and gloryInstagram clipPost-match scenesGoal montage🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from JackWatch on Instagram🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991Italian football history📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday)🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutalWatch on YouTube📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael WaggGrab it here🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive)👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at patreon.com/distantpod🟢 Steff: TearsInstagram clip🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964Watch the vintage clip🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopherWatch on X🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast AwardsWe’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. 🗳️ Vote here🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – Tickets On Sale Now!We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Grab your tickets now → distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)
🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast AwardsWe’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. 🗳️ Vote hereElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport — this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.“Like a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.”🎧 What’s In This Week’s Episode?PART 1 🟢 Steff: Scott McTominay – Goals, grit, and gloryInstagram clipPost-match scenesGoal montage🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from JackWatch on Instagram🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991Italian football history📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday)🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutalWatch on YouTube📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael WaggGrab it here🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive)👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at patreon.com/distantpod🟢 Steff: TearsInstagram clip🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964Watch the vintage clip🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopherWatch on X🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast AwardsWe’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. 🗳️ Vote here🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – Tickets On Sale Now!We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Grab your tickets now → distantpod.com/liveSee 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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