

The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Nata Media
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 11min
Fabio’s Goose: 287 (Pt 1)
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW This week's episode contains a bonus clip ⭐ BONUS CLIP — Sponsored by JD Cymru PremierAs part of the JD Cymru Premier’s Support Local campaign, we've linked up with them to talk about why supporting local football is so uniquely rewarding. It’s more than pel-droed. It’s your cymuned, your pride, your identity. Search JD Cymru Premier to find out more. JD Cymru Premier 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRU6x4sjJ4w/?igsh=MTZvamJxZ3JkM3psdA== 👉 JD Cymru Premier website https://www.cymrufootball.wales/PART 1Steff: Steward 👉 Watch here https://www.facebook.com/FHG01/videos/he-got-his-boots-for-his-birthdaysome-incredible-chants-sung-by-these-leyton-ori/1790224575213991/Mike: Canada Women beat New Zealand 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOzAUs-iHSB/?igsh=MWl1dTF2NmI2dTdwbw==Elis: Ludovico Einaudi — Divenire Every sport montage editor’s favourite bit of music (especially from 1min 45 onwards) 👉 Listen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCGvZCbcE0Q&list=RDTCGvZCbcE0Q&start_radio=1PART 2Steff Documentary: Longboarding, LA to NY 👉 Netflix https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/180?jbv=81471440Mike Book: Mike Mentzer — The Complete Heavy Duty Training System 👉 Buy herehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Duty-Mike-Mentzer/dp/B0006QEJ5AClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2025 • 11min
Mike Post: PS157
We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.👉 This is from 230: Private Jets & CarlingClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2025 • 31min
The Bounty Diet (Pt 2): 286
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — The Bounty Diet: 286PART 1Mike: Cantona does rugby 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQh3KTGgrJO/?igsh=dWdpcHdkcGppdzN6Elis: Ali training, VO from Norman Mailer 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQfA0PVE_lr/?igsh=aHY2Z28xbDNwcHMySteff: F1 Driver names 👉 Watch here https://www.tiktok.com/@f1/video/7522123389696232726?lang=en-GBPART 2Elis Documentary: Geoffrey Boycott — On the Psychiatrist’s Chair 👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6fC6v6YcolM 👉 BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08bqh38Steff Book: Whatever Will Be, Will Be — Felix White 👉 Buy here https://www.waterstones.com/book/whatever-will-be-will-be/felix-white//9781788405607?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=626889&awc=3787_1762343980_67b0008480b24f2b6b9981c4f47e51fc&utm_source=626889&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=adstrongPART 3Elis: Good old Clive Thomas 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHRd_7Dmt9/?igsh=MXFjeG1wbzZtcDJ1dw==Mike: Steve and Dennis 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPi6zWDjGYz/?igsh=MWludDh0cnJsZjBkeg==Steff: Snooker 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMipOMVtmPX/?igsh=aGh0ZnNsZXBpOHRmClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Bounty Diet (Pt 1): 286
🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — The Bounty Diet: 286Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.PART 1Mike: Cantona does rugby 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQh3KTGgrJO/?igsh=dWdpcHdkcGppdzN6Elis: Ali training, VO from Norman Mailer 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQfA0PVE_lr/?igsh=aHY2Z28xbDNwcHMySteff: F1 Driver names 👉 Watch here https://www.tiktok.com/@f1/video/7522123389696232726?lang=en-GBPART 2Elis Documentary: Geoffrey Boycott — On the Psychiatrist’s Chair 👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6fC6v6YcolM 👉 BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08bqh38Steff Book: Whatever Will Be, Will Be — Felix White👉 Buy here https://www.waterstones.com/book/whatever-will-be-will-be/felix-white//9781788405607?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=626889&awc=3787_1762343980_67b0008480b24f2b6b9981c4f47e51fc&utm_source=626889&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=adstrongPART 3Elis: Good old Clive Thomas 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHRd_7Dmt9/?igsh=MXFjeG1wbzZtcDJ1dw==Mike: Steve and Dennis 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPi6zWDjGYz/?igsh=MWludDh0cnJsZjBkeg==Steff: Snooker 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMipOMVtmPX/?igsh=aGh0ZnNsZXBpOHRmClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2025 • 10min
Trees: PS156
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.👉 This is two clips combined together from 141: Little Tommy Two Kormas & 142: Oh! Rich, MunClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2025 • 34min
Charlie Baker (pt 2): 285
🎧 Episode 285: Charlie Baker Guest Special PART 2We’ve got a proper treat this week — the brilliant comic and broadcaster Charlie Baker joins us for top-tier sporting chaos, barely researched takes, and classic nostalgia.⚽️ THIS WEEK’S SHOWCharlie: 1988 Torquay v Swansea Play-Offs 👉 Watch hereCharlie: Junior Kick Start 👉 Watch hereCharlie: Outpacing Robbins 👉 Watch hereClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 27min
Charlie Baker (pt 1): 285
🎧 Episode 285: Charlie Baker Guest Special, PART 1We’ve got a proper treat this week — the brilliant comedian and broadcaster Charlie Baker joins us for top-tier sporting chaos, barely researched takes, and classic nostalgia.⚽️ THIS WEEK’S SHOWCharlie: 1988 Torquay v Swansea Play-Offs 👉 Watch hereCharlie: Junior Kick Start 👉 Watch hereCharlie: Outpacing Robbins 👉 Watch hereClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2025 • 9min
Airport: PS155
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod. We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.👉 This clip is taken from 136: Don’t Tell The TaxmanClick here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2025 • 28min
Pick Those Conkers Up (Pt 2): 284
🎧 Episode 284We’re BACK! 🙌Yes — the free feed is alive again, the mics are hot, and all three of us are still arguing about sport, nostalgia, and nonsense in equal measure.Huge thanks to everyone who’s stuck with us, joined Patreon, or just kept spreading the word while we worked things out. You absolute legends. ❤️⚽️ THIS WEEK’S SHOWPART 1Mike: Emma Buchy — The Greatest Show on Earth (and some spectacular fails) 👉 Watch here 👉 Fails hereSteff: England Fans Doing England Fan Things 👉 Watch hereElis: NRL Heckling at its Best 👉 Watch herePART 2Mike Documentary: Lawrence Taylor – The Man, The Myth, The Monster 👉 Watch on YouTubeElis Book: When the Swans Had Everyone Smiling by John Burgum 📖 To get your copy, email John directly at john.burgum@ntlworld.comPART 3Mike: Tiger Woods at 14 — Already Built Different 👉 Watch hereElis: Beautiful Football Things™ 👉 Watch hereSteff: Boxing — grit, rhythm, and poetry in motion 👉 Watch here 👉 patreon.com/distantpod🎙️ IN SHORTWe’re thrilled to be back. You’ll start to hear a few ads on the free feed again (which helps us keep this version going), but it’s the same old Distant Pod — laughs, clips, chaos, and the occasional emotional moment.Pour a drink, grab a biscuit, and welcome back to Episode 284Click here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 9min
Pick Those Conkers Up (Pt 1): 284
🎧 Episode 284We’re BACK! 🙌Yes — the free feed is alive again, the mics are hot, and all three of us are still arguing about sport, nostalgia, and nonsense in equal measure.Huge thanks to everyone who’s stuck with us, joined Patreon, or just kept spreading the word while we worked things out. You absolute legends. ❤️⚽️ THIS WEEK’S SHOWPART 1Mike: Emma Buchy — The Greatest Show on Earth (and some spectacular fails) 👉 Watch here 👉 Fails hereSteff: England Fans Doing England Fan Things 👉 Watch hereElis: NRL Heckling at its Best 👉 Watch herePART 2Mike Documentary: Lawrence Taylor – The Man, The Myth, The Monster 👉 Watch on YouTubeElis Book: When the Swans Had Everyone Smiling by John Burgum 📖 To get your copy, email John directly at john.burgum@ntlworld.comPART 3Mike: Tiger Woods at 14 — Already Built Different 👉 Watch hereElis: Beautiful Football Things™ 👉 Watch hereSteff: Boxing — grit, rhythm, and poetry in motion 👉 Watch here🎙️ IN SHORTWe’re thrilled to be back. You’ll start to hear a few ads on the free feed again (which helps us keep this version going), but it’s the same old Distant Pod — laughs, clips, chaos, and the occasional emotional moment.Pour a drink, grab a biscuit, and welcome back to Episode 284Click here for a NORD VPN dealhttps://nordvpn.com/distantCLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTIONhttps://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all🛍️ 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🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming!🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


