The Socially Distant Sports Bar

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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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Best Of Distant Pod 1

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

12/29/20 • 110 min

Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero set up a bar in March of 2020. Every week they chat about Sport. Only Sport. Nothing else. These are the best bits of 2020. www.distantpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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Episode 117: Use Your Probes On Newbon

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

07/18/22 • 118 min

Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero will be performing LIVE at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on February 3rd 2023. Tickets for the original date in 2022 are still valid - and if you haven’t bought a ticket yet they are available via https://motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on Head over to the Distant Pod Shop to help Steff out... and pick up our new Admiral x Distant Pod merchandise click on these links... Because he wore them on BT Sport's "Down The Clubhouse" we can only sell these until July 31st... After that they will be gone... https://sdsb.beyondmerch.co.uk/products/admiral-white-chevron-sports-shirt https://sdsb.beyondmerch.co.uk/products/admiral-sash-sports-shirt This Week's Show Elis’ Documentary Choice: Losers The Miscast Champion. https://www.netflix.com/watch/80198245?trackId=14170286 Steff’s Book Choice: The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism by John Barnes https://amzn.to/3Rosjai First Round of Clips Mike clip: Remarkable baseball kid https://fb.watch/dwHzYJ3jug/ Adam Bender backstory https://youtu.be/GrKuLHDiZrY Steff Clip: John Aldridge v Mexico in 1994 World Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSJVL74OlQk Elis: Amazing bit of volleyball https://twitter.com/BeachVBWorld/status/1544546686126608387 Second Round of Clips (via https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe & https://www.patreon.com/distantpod ) Elis: Football kits https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/1545344333120937984 Steff Clip: Filbert Bayi smashes the 1500m world record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3BhcZZYTQQ Mike: Ian Wight on Alan Sugar https://twitter.com/ianwright0/status/1546799724178595841?s=21&t=4nDpMnMoN1hq73LIz1TAhA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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48: Paper Pants

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

03/02/21 • 155 min

Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero meet in the bar every Tuesday to chat... for bonus content head to www.patreon.com/distantpod Steff's Documentary Choice: Free Solo https://amzn.to/3bOqlMz Elis’ Book Choice:The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines by Michael Cox https://amzn.to/3b647Gv This week’s clips Mike: Mike Kearney and Stephen Garcia at Anfield. https://youtu.be/6HysSJr9-54 Mike: Eric Morecombe commentating on Luton Town vs Bristol City, December 1973 https://youtu.be/dfpLU3y5AX4 Steff: Long Jumping Redefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp7BclslUyo Steff: Lake Tahoe hosts NHL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9eMxBKpt0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU5L-0CqyDc Elis: The great Edgar Davids makes his debut for Barnet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1SwgQ29JU Elis: Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at the 2008 Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-urnlaJpOA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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66: Outsprinting Mozart

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

07/05/21 • 148 min

Mike, Elis and Steff are going on tour in Autumn of 2021 and you can buy tickets via the links on https://www.distantpod.com/live This Week’s Show Steff’s Documentary Choice: Get Shirty https://www.itv.com/hub/get-shirty/2a4732a0001 Elis’ Book Choice: Keane: The Autobiography by Roy Keane https://amzn.to/2UXdJOl First Round of Clips Mike: Billericay Town 'Shut your eyes!" https://youtu.be/sELCq3NRFdM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpKKilemq0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtcLKAGN-II Elis: Fan causes enormous crash at the Tour de France https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IscAGay8IsY Steff: Lauren Price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwbkihJt3vo Second Round of Clips (via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod ) Steff: Cavendish winning Stage 3 at the Tour De France https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1409897467366227971 https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/1409891686118010883 https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1409892742881234948 https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1409892397098672128 Mike: Choir practicing at a Porthcawl U12 match https://twitter.com/mini_rugby/status/1400911473149452291?s=19 Elis: All 97 goals John Charles scored in Serie A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykvQIsQmpgA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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238: Sex Radio (Pt 2)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

11/15/24 • 37 min

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 2 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday. Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more?

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

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You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Mike: Saquon Barkley

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB7NvBpvg8H/?igsh=MWI2MGFoaWpxOWZwdg==

Elis: David James saving a mascot’s penalty

https://x.com/upshottowers/status/1849837280086642813?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Steff: North Korean Women’s Football

U20 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAzx3bWJ5Y

U17 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g4hckWv3pM

( Background article https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/sep/26/north-korea-football-golden-generation-womens-world-cup )

PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAY)

Mike Documentary: Scrum V Top 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024tcx/scrum-v-scrum-v-top-5-1-sam-warburton

Steff Book: The Sporting Spirit by George Orwell https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-sporting-spirit/

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Steff: World Series Fan Interference https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tTLcUAOYfqA

Elis: Swalec Cup Final 1997

https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/1851622819911651632?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: The England rugby kit man

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB1h36yKkVh/?igsh=cWMyMzV3YjViOGI1

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Episode 212, Part 1: Mammoth (1979)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

05/14/24 • 80 min

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero (nothing else really). This is Part 1 of this week’s episode. Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to the full podcast every TUESDAY, including 30 MINS of bonus content not available on the free version, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod MICHAEL OWEN’S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD Every month we produce TWO bonus podcasts for the top two levels of our Patreon. Michael Owen’s Movie Club is Elis, Mike and Steff talking about a Sports Movie they’ve watched. Hoffi Pod is the boys talking about clips they like which are nothing to do with Sports. Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod and sign up for the £8 or £10 levels today! PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published. https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar THIS WEEK’S SHOW PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY) Steff: Tracy Austin wins US Open at 16 (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AUSfkNpOmU Elis: 1979 - does football in England need more investment? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSvWYsSTQek Mike: Terry Griffiths https://www.facebook.com/share/v/A2mLQa3RgGywUJQJ/?mibextid=KsPBc6 PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAY) Elis Documentary: Arrows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA1WDB29hrw Steff Book: The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S Thompson https://amzn.to/3QI1eAg PART 3 PATREON SECTION (ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod ) Elis: 1979 World of Sport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVyw7svbB8U Mike: Trevor Francis wins European Cup https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Nf7xtWRhsRCXEer/?mibextid=KsPBc6 Steff: Seb Coe 3 world records in 41 days 800m on BBC and ITV news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQlQBngr6Og Mile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyss8ym2bq0 1500m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EBdOHNGw3M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

234: Peak Ebbw Vale (Pt 1)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

10/16/24 • 98 min

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

PATREON SHOP - BUY MOMC AND HOFFI POD EPISODES

You can now buy Individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod AND Michael Owen’s Movie Club.

Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod/shop and buy an episode today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Mike: Stewart Piper, 76.

https://x.com/chrisdawkesITV/status/1838995729248919741

Steff: Ohtani again www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/articles/c8xej7l75plo

Elis: Venables coaching in Spain

https://x.com/retrofootballnw/status/1841900523269624055

PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAY)

Steff Documentary: The Four Year Plan https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/qpr-the-four-year-plan-2011/A5EK3JXxfMHsSaRG62gTw

Elis Book: No Middle Ground by Sanjeev Shetty https://amzn.to/3BLUcG3

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Elis: PSG ultras turn up at a park game

https://x.com/StokeyyG2/status/1842179081820876956

Mike: Spurs Stadium NFL

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAwCbCWtnCd/?igsh=d3Q2cHpzcWo5YjN0

Steff: Bevan French https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/videos/c1e84xly7leo

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Episode 201, Part 1: The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo?

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

02/27/24 • 70 min

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins 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 the full podcast every TUESDAY, including 30 MINS of bonus content not available on the free version, then head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod FUNDRAISER FOR MATTHEW Please click on this link and help Matthew out with a couple of quids pounds https://www.gofundme.com/f/glioblastoma-dcvaxl-immunotherapy-vaccine?member=30383007&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=whatsapp MICHAEL OWEN’S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD Every month we produce TWO bonus podcasts for the top two levels of our Patreon. Michael Owen’s Movie Club is Elis, Mike and Steff talking about a Sports Movie they’ve watched. Hoffi Pod is the boys talking about clips they like which are nothing to do with Sports. Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod and sign up for the £8 or £10 levels today! PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published. https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar THIS WEEK’S SHOW PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY) Mike: Jason and Travis Kelce https://x.com/newheightshow/status/1757791682668662872?s=46 Elis: Andreas Brehme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wv9j9ZLsWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itfaCIRnsEE Steff: Mikenastics https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2Tb1fRsJWu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAY) Mike Documentary: Untold: Johnny Football https://www.netflix.com/title/81582385 Elis Book: 3 Weeks 8 Seconds by Nige Tassell https://amzn.to/3Pg7635 PART 3 PATREON SECTION (ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod ) Elis: Hooking technique, 1977 https://twitter.com/ApsmRugby/status/1760205450346192902 Steff: Gethin Jones https://twitter.com/Socceroos/status/1744501737929527597 Mike: Philadelphia Flyers Rocky https://www.instagram.com/p/C3d1kdfvT9X/?igsh=M2YzN2Iyajd3MWE3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

245: The Elephant In The Room (Pt1)

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

01/01/25 • 89 min

🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Kick off 2025 with the ultimate mix of sports, laughter, and unforgettable stories! Whether you’re here for sharp sports insights or hilarious anecdotes, join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero for your weekly dose of entertainment.

✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode?

From nostalgic sports moments to laugh-out-loud clips, this week’s show is packed with everything you love about the pod.

🗓 Episode Schedule

Part 1: Out Wednesday
Part 2: Out Friday

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Gift a Patreon membership to share the fun!
Access to the Patreon Shop for classics like Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club, and more.

🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:

Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Hilarious reviews of iconic sports films.
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🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – START THE YEAR RIGHT!

PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY):

Mike: Bullseye Christmas 1991
Watch on Facebook
Steff: USA Rugby's Ilona Maher - most followed rugby player on social media
Ilona Maher on Instagram
YouTube Clip 1
YouTube Clip 2
Elis: Swansea fans at Kenilworth Rd
Clip 1 on X
Clip 2 on X

PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY):

Elis: Documentary: Bob Morgan: Legends of Welsh Sport
Watch on BBC iPlayer
Mike: Book: Admiral: 50 Years of Replica Kits
Buy the Book

PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE):

Available only on Patreon!

Steff: Lions v France 1989
Watch on YouTube
Mike: Try Time
Watch on Instagram
Elis: Wales Away, Switzerland 1999 (S4C Music Programme iDot)
Watch on X

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Episode 204, Part 1: Before You Can Say Ridiculous Idea

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

03/20/24 • 74 min

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. MICHAEL OWEN’S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD Every month we produce TWO bonus podcasts for the top two levels of our Patreon. Michael Owen’s Movie Club is Elis, Mike and Steff talking about a Sports Movie they’ve watched. Hoffi Pod is the boys talking about clips they like which are nothing to do with Sports. Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod and sign up for the £8 or £10 levels today! PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published. https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar THIS WEEK’S SHOW Elis: World’s fastest accountant https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sMw8gPyNI8s&pp=ygUad29ybGQncyBmYXN0ZXN0IGFjY291bnRhbnQ%3D Mike: The Kirkby Ski Slope https://youtu.be/Dt_C0AAGPts?si=FQund4fbLvbYKWxL Steff: Emotionally Intelligent Tennis Fan https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4MXZ3NPFEG/?igsh=MW1yNWV0aGNpNDIxNQ== PART 2 (OUT ON FRIDAY) Steff Documentary: Amputating Alice https://www.channel4.com/programmes/amputating-alice/on-demand/73828-001 Mike Book: Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger https://amzn.to/4agFnHl PART 3 PATREON SECTION (ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod ) Mike: The Jedburgh Ba’ game https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4X5D33t55S/?igsh=MWM4NzJyenFhM3F0cQ== Steff: Clever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDDECejGQQo Elis: Ultra has a go at team https://x.com/hltco/status/1764239908472783252?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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