The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Bit of a reminder — our contract with Wondery has ended, which means the ad support that kept the free podcast feed running has disappeared. While we work out the next steps, we’re releasing The Patreon Tapes — a special run of 5 episodes that will never be available for free anywhere else.These episodes are our way of keeping the pod alive while we rebuild — and they’re only available to our supporters on Patreon. 👉 Join us here: patreon.com/distantpodWe know not everyone wants to sign up for a monthly tier, so we’ve also made it possible to buy individual episodes from our Patreon shop — no subscription needed.💸 Get The Patreon Tapes 4 (and all the others) now — and keep the lights on at Distant Pod Towers.You’ll also find: 🛍️ Our brand-new merch store – https://sdsb2025.myshopify.com 🎟️ Tour 2026 tickets – on sale now at distantpod.com/liveThank you so much to everyone who’s supported us, subscribed, bought an episode, or picked up some merch — you’re the reason this show still exists ❤️Click 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.

This week’s episode is Patreon-only.Our contract with Wondery has ended, which means the ad-supported free feed is on pause — so for now, The Patreon Tapes episodes will never be available here. They’re exclusively for the amazing people who back us on Patreon.👉 To hear the full show (and the next ones), join us at patreon.com/distantpod. We’re even offering 25% off your first subscription with the code ACD83.Patreon is the only reason this podcast can exist right now, and your support means the world. ❤️🎟️ Live Shows 2026 → Tickets at distantpod.com/live 🛒 Merch & Hoffi Pod episodes → You can buy individual Hoffi Pod episodes or grab some merch if a full subscription isn’t for you: patreon.com/distantpodThanks for sticking with us — we couldn’t do this without you.Click 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.

🚨 Bit of a change! 🚨 As we explained last week, our contract with Wondery has been terminated – which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has gone.While we work out how to bring the free version of the pod back, for the next few weeks full episodes will only be available on Patreon. 👉 Join us here: patreon.com/distantpod 💸 Use the code ACD83 for 25% off your first subscription.This week’s full episode is The Patreon Tapes 2: The Shower Seat — and just to be clear: The Patreon Tapes will NEVER be available for free anywhere.Patreon has always been the main reason we’ve been able to make this show, and right now it’s the only way we can keep going. Thank you so much to everyone who already supports us — we couldn’t do this without you. ❤️Other ways to support the pod👕 Check out our brand-new merch shop: sdsb2025.myshopify.com 🎟️ Tour 2026 tickets: distantpod.com/liveClick 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.

This week’s full episode is only on Patreon.Our Wondery contract has been terminated, which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has gone.But don’t panic — we’re still making the pod every week, and for the next 4 weeks all episodes will be Patreon-only.⚠️ The Patreon Tapes will NEVER be available for free anywhere.👉 Join us: patreon.com/distantpod💸 Code ACD83 = 25% off your first subscriptionPatreon is the only thing keeping SDSB alive right now — so if you can, come and support us. ❤️👀 Industry folk: Have a read of this post about our brilliant team. They’ve lost their jobs due to the Wondery situation. They're amazing and deserve jobs.🎟️ Tour 2026 tickets → distantpod.com/live🛒 Merch → sdsb2025.myshopify.comHere's what the Episode looks like this week over on PatreonThis Week’s Show📌 Part 1Elis: Mark Hughes’ wedding speechMike: The Tush PushSteff: Piano📌 Part 2Documentary (Mike): A Life In Ten Pictures – BBCBook Choice (Elis): European Football Greatest Grounds: One Hundred Must-See Football Venues by Leon Gladwell📌 Part 3Elis: The Krypton FactorMike: Seve… again 😁Steff: Wheelie Bin GameClick 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.

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense.PART 1Mike: Barry RFCElis: F***ing cowsSteff: RonniePART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer)Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link)PART 3Mike: England Women’s RugbyElis: “Dear God”Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/liveClick 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.

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense.PART 1Mike: Barry RFCElis: F***ing cowsSteff: RonniePART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer)Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link)PART 3Mike: England Women’s RugbyElis: “Dear God”Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/liveClick 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.

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards: we’re in the Top 6 and you can vote for us again, even if you have already done so!👉 Take 20 seconds to do it here: britishpodcastawards.com/votingTell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch!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 “71: A Million Bees”, 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.Click 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.

Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say SorryElis 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.🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingPART 1Elis: Big Jim CollieSteff: Steve BurtonMike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs TigerPART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final gameMike: Pre-season 😬Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at distantpod.com/liveClick 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.

Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say SorryElis 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.🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingPART 1Elis: Big Jim CollieSteff: Steve BurtonMike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs TigerPART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final gameMike: Pre-season 😬Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at distantpod.com/liveClick 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.

🚨 Last Chance to Vote 🚨Today’s the FINAL day to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar in the British Podcast Awards.We’re not just trying to scrape into the Top 10 — we want to smash our way to the Top Spot. 🥈➡️🥇Mike’s even recorded a special voice note to encourage you lot. 🎙️😂👉 Vote here before midnight:https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingOver the last three years you’ve carried us from Top 20 → Top 5 → 2nd place.Now it’s time to take that final step.Thanks for backing us, as always — you’re the reason we keep doing this nonsense.Now go vote before those dirty boys at Help I Sexted My Boss beats us again…Click 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.