Welcome to another week in the world of Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero at the Socially Distant Sports Bar. 

If you've ever had a day that promised so much and turned into a living hell then you will sympathise with Elis' attempt to watch Swansea City at Southampton. It's straight out of a bad sitcom. Mike reveals why he thinks he has Phil Bennett's Barbarians blazer in his bar which leads to reminiscing about Kim Cattrall on the back of a motor bike, there is a connection....honestly. 

The lads chat about Katie Taylor boxing in front of a sell-out crowd at Croke Park, some rugby nostalgia from 1953 and they talk about the great Sean Fitzpatrick, one of the legenfs of rugby union.

Mike:Sean and Ardie

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DclpZm0NIkN/?stkn=MXFjb3k0enRkejVyNA==

Steff: Katie Taylor https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c5yjr8pp0jwo 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc63ebVDiiV/?stkn=MXdwZXg2bXN2YXZseQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc62YnfoWEO/?stkn=MWpqY2V2bWVpcmV4bw==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc65DgVJPEt/?stkn=cXE3ZnpyZ3k4azM=

Elis Cardiff beat New Zealand, 1953

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc1cKJYILtn/?stkn=NXhnNWxmcDl4a Wg=

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This clip is taken from "Episode 287: Fabio's Goose"

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Welcome back to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This week, Steff and Elis are attempting to have a perfectly sensible conversation about a sports documentary and a book.

Unfortunately, Mike has decided to spend much of that conversation sending them an increasingly large number of photographs of himself dressed as a cowboy while very clearly not working as a cowboy.

Cowboy at home. Cowboy out and about. Cowboy going about his normal business. Cowboy, potentially, at the Little Tesco.

Between incoming photographs, we do actually manage to discuss some sport.

Documentary

Mike: Untold — The Testimony of Vince Young

The Netflix Untold series turns its attention to former college football superstar and NFL quarterback Vince Young, looking back at his extraordinary rise, the expectations placed upon him and what happened when one of the biggest names in American sport found himself struggling away from the field.

https://www.netflix.com/title/82020375

Book

Steff: Cyclettes by Tree Abraham

Steff brings in Tree Abraham’s Cyclettes, a beautifully unusual book about a life spent cycling — part memoir, part visual diary and part exploration of the places, people and experiences we encounter when travelling around on two wheels.

https://link.amazon/B0bPaGwN8

Sport, cycling, fame, expectation and a quite unreasonable number of photographs of Mike Bubbins wearing a cowboy hat.

Thanks for listening.

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The Rizla Stadium

Welcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This week Mike reports back from a less-than-luxurious holiday rental in Liverpool, while Steff comes up with a potentially foolproof plan to solve the financial problems in Welsh rugby using nothing more than some enormous halogen lamps and the seemingly limitless supply of Welsh rain.

We’re sure the WRU will be in touch.

There’s also plenty of actual sport. Mike celebrates the great Billy Boston, Steff brings in Jonathan Agnew and Andy Zaltzman, and Elis heads back to 1990 for Wales v England.

As ever, those are merely the starting points.

Clips

Mike: Billy Boston

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcdYebStiy1/?igsi=ODAxNHRraHp6aGo2

Steff: Aggers and Zaltzman

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcrRgvwoWR-/?igsi=bTB6eXc4ZTUzZW5w

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcsm5sdO_oZ/?igsi=cWp3eDZ1cDN4MzJh

Elis: Wales v England 1990

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcS4CkQoN-0/?igsi=MXVnejY5MjlybmVhYQ==

There’s more from Elis, Mike and Steff later this week, and Bonus Club subscribers can get the extra episode too.

Thanks for listening.

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We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.

If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.

This clip is taken from "Episode 252: Just Put A Towel Over My Head"

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This week's second helping from the Socially Distant Sports Bar with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero is another fascinating documentary choice. It's Steff's pick and tells the interesting and sometimes moving story of Bilal Fawaz, current British and Commonwealth Super Welterweight Champion. "Fight For Freedom" documents his inability to fight outide of Britain because he has never been able to hold a passport. 

Elis has picked the "Book of the Week" which is another one to add to your collection. It's "Domestique" by Charlie Wegelius. The book explores the life of a "domestique", a rider who sacrifices his own personal glory and ambitions to support the team leader and secure team victories.

Steff Doc: Fighting For Freedom: Bilal Fawazhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002zv7x/fighting-for-freedom-bilal-fawaz 

Elis Book: Domestique - Charlie Wegalias  https://link.amazon/B0fRZs7TB

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Come and join Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero in the Socially Distant Sports Bar for their usual weekly catch-up and the first round of clips.

We get an update on Mike's new initiative of trying to make friends with everyone he meets, there's hot debate on whether you talk to your builders and sexy professions.

There's some accidental sport as well including the wonderful Laura McAllister talking about how football executives like her should be "custodians of the game" along with Wham! playing football in China.

ENJOY!!

Elis: Laura McAllister

https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2083210598154690774?s=46

Steff: Whamhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DaQSTu0IWXf/ 

Mike: Alice on golf

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Cw4awQc4u/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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This clip is taken from "Episode 246: The Race Is Back On"

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More from Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero on this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar. It's Documentary time and it's Elis' choice this week. From the BBC archive it's an edition of "Man Alive" in 1969 contrasting the lives of two football managers. Bertie Mee of Arsneal and Laurie Brown at Bradford Park Avenue. It also includes former Wales manager Bobby Gould getting a bit upset at a referee.

It's Steff's choice for the "Book of the Week", James Briggs' "From Ibiza To The Norfolk Broads" takes James and his bicycle on a David Bowie-inspired journey around Europe. 

Elis Documentary: 

1969: The Life of a Football Manager | Man Alive

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6YS6CxzE0&ra=m

Steff Book: From Ibiza To The Norfolk Broads by JAmes Briggshttps://link.amazon/B0dXKMUxe 

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More from the Socially Distant Sports Bar as Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero tackle the important issues of the week including news of Elis wowing a packed tent at the Eisteddfod, much discussion of Mike's sunglasses collection and why he can't wear his Meta specs anymore.

The boys get all misty-eyed about former Wales scrum-half Robert Jones and go back to a Wales v England schoolboys international from 1984. There's also a really interesting chat about Lance Armstrong after he gives his thoughts on Tadej Pogacar winning his 5th Tour.

Elis: Wales v England schools 1988

https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/2077708047133131049?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: Jim Abbott. Incredible. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWzlQTIEi5O/?igsh=MTg4cmU0d3pxbzI5NA==

Steff: Lancehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Das-prmRPhl/ 

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This clip is taken from "Episode 39: I Couldn't Bare To Think Of You Eating Cold Beans"

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Welcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This week’s documentary and book both take us into much more personal sporting territory.

Mike brings in a documentary about Howard Winstone, the great Welsh boxer from Merthyr Tydfil who became world featherweight champion and one of the defining figures in Welsh boxing history.

Elis has chosen Without Robbie by Luke James, a deeply personal story about football, family and grief.

As ever, the documentary and book are merely the starting points, as the conversation heads off into sporting memories, families, Wales and whatever else occurs to Mike, Elis and Steff along the way.

Documentary

Mike: Howard Winstone

https://youtu.be/RrmkMI6WBNk

Book

Elis: Without Robbie by Luke James

https://www.withoutrobbie.co.uk/

That’s it for the regular feed this week.

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Thanks for listening.

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xWelcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This week Mike revisits one of the most famous deliveries in Ashes history, Elis brings us the story of why Bobby and Jack Charlton’s dad missed England’s 1966 World Cup semi-final, and Steff has a clip from a brilliant advert campaign.

Three clips, several sporting eras, family stories, changing attitudes and, inevitably, a fair amount of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with any of them.

Clips

Mike: Gatting Ball

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZozFRRy3GO/?igsh=OXJidXBpYjY3MXBh

Elis: Bobby and Jack Charlton’s dad missing the 1966 semi-final

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da0PuX3IySh/?igsh=aml5bHBvdW8wcHR3

Steff: Like A Girl

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ2y8eEoFMX/

The boys spoke about Prostate Cancer during this episode. If you want more information then click here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

Alos if you wish to donate to Prostate Cymru then click here https://www.prostatecymru.com/

Coming in the next Distant Pod

Mike brings in a documentary about Howard Winstone, the brilliant Welsh boxer and world featherweight champion from Merthyr Tydfil.

Elis has chosen Without Robbie by Luke James, a moving book about football, family, grief and the bond between two brothers.

Sacked From The Voiceover will be out on Friday.

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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 from Patreon Tapes 2: The Shower Seat - we did 5 episodes that you will only ever be able to hear on our Patreon site - you can hear them here https://www.patreon.com/collection/1782817

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Back after the interval for the second half of the Socially Distant Sports Bar live at the New Theatre, Cardiff. Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero dive into Warren Gatland's take on rugby team stereotypes alongside stories of getting shot in the backside in the Korean War and Chris Akabusi's secret love for Nietzsche.

......and why you should always wear a cricket helmet to a panto.

Elis: Cricket Fielding https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp5CH78uMF5/?igsh=MTl3dDg3N3hwdHBoaA%3D%3D 

Mike: Gatlandhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVdccehDKN7/?igsh=MTFnendwNjM0bWZicA== 

Steff: Sunderland crowdhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/EaQ5usl-36Q 

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The first half of the 2nd night for the Socially Distant Sports Bar live at the New Theatre, Cardiff. Join Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero to find out what you missed if you weren't quick enough to get a ticket. 

Unsurprisingly Mike reveals a few "interesting" facts about himself, which one of the trio would never run for political office  and find out what "two decent sized tangerines in a sack" actually means 

Steff: Don’t fuck with Huw Warehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DV4Vmh4Cpqf/?igsh=MTRzdmZxeWo4bDlmOA== 

Mike: Enter Rubbermanhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVhcwPwjO1K/?igsh=ZnlhdmdmZzhya2Zm 

Elis: Irish Commentaryhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CvIUnE3NatA/?igsh=MTJxaWpiNnBybjB0bg%3D%3D

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

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Welcome to the Socially Distant Sports Bar.

Steff brings in Race Of The Century, Netflix's fascinating documentary about Australia's historic America's Cup victory, one of the greatest sporting upsets ever seen.

Elis has chosen Waters Gleaming Gold by Ben Jameson, a brilliant account of Olympic rowing, teamwork and what it takes to become the very best.

That wraps up the regular feed for this week.

If you'd like even more Distant Pod, Bonus EPISODE – Towelled Up is available exclusively to subscribers on Distant Pod Bonus Club via Apple Podcasts.

This week's Bonus Club features Mike on the Western Force, Steff with Olympic pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis, and Elis brings in We Are The Champions.

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Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This week Elis brings in the emotional scenes as Mayo finally win an All-Ireland title after 75 years, Mike has Lloyd on the finer points of Cymraeg, and Steff has some valuable life learnings.

Clips

Elis: Mayo win their first All-Ireland title in 75 years

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbSKM8JhgOt/?igsh=MWtjN3R3MWhqamp5bA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbRkyIENoeM/?igsh=Yzl3aWtibWl1djRo

https://x.com/CraicOfTheAsh/status/2081423581322399869/video/1?s=46

Mike: Lloyd on Cymraeg

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY42t57Coin/?igsh=NXkxY21rMnZjNmRz

Steff: Learnings

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZaorxntH1f/?igsh=eHQ4aHMzY3pnZndn

Coming up on Friday

Steff has the Netflix documentary Race Of The Century, charting Australia's remarkable America's Cup triumph, while Elis has chosen Waters Gleaming Gold by Ben Jameson.

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

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This is from Before You Can Say Ridiculous Idea

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Welcome to Part 2 of the tenth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This episode features more of our favourite moments from across the Distant Pod universe, including clips and conversations from the regular podcast, Michael Owen's Movie Club and Hoffi Pod.

As we've said before, we don't really do seasons. We don't disappear for a fortnight and leave you staring at an empty podcast feed wondering whether we've all taken up paddleboarding.

We like turning up every week.

So whilst we're taking a brief break from the usual schedule, we've gone back through the archives and selected some of the moments that made us laugh most, prompted the biggest reactions from listeners, or have become enduring favourites.

If you've enjoyed revisiting these moments and want even more from the Distant Pod world, including Bonus Club episodes, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen's Movie Club and plenty of subscriber-only content, head to:

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We'll be back with brand-new nonsense very soon.

Thanks for listening.

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Welcome to Part 1 of the tenth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This week we've gone back through the archives and picked out some of our favourite moments from across the Distant Pod universe, including highlights from the regular podcast, Michael Owen's Movie Club and Hoffi Pod.

Unlike many podcasts, we don't really work in seasons. We don't disappear for two weeks, leave the feed empty and then return with a photo of a notebook claiming we've been developing ideas.

We like putting something out every week.

So whilst we're taking a short pause from the usual format, we've been revisiting some of the moments that made us laugh most, sparked the biggest listener reaction, or have become part of Distant Pod folklore.

Part 2 will be out on Friday.

And if you enjoy the wider Distant Pod universe — including Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen's Movie Club, Bonus Club and all the extra content — you can support the show and get access to loads more at:

patreon.com/distantpod

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

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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 our very first Episode called Do We Not Like This?

We’ve gone right the way back to celebrate the life of Kevin Keegan.

Elis chose this as his first clip on the podcast.

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Welcome to Part 2 of the ninth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This episode features more of our favourite moments from the regular podcast over the last two years.

As we've mentioned before, we don't really do seasons. We don't disappear for a couple of weeks and leave the feed empty while everyone wonders whether we're coming back.

We like putting something out every week.

So whilst we're taking a short break from the usual routine, we've been digging through the archives and pulling together some of the clips, stories, conversations and moments that have made us laugh most over the last couple of years.

Some of these became listener favourites. Some became running jokes. Some have taken on an almost mythical status in Distant Pod history. And some simply made the three of us laugh far more than they probably should have.

If you've listened to every episode, hopefully there are a few forgotten classics in here.

If you're newer to the podcast, think of this as another guided tour through some of the moments that have helped shape the show.

And if you're thinking, "Hang on, isn't this just a Best Of?" then yes. But unlike some podcasts, we haven't vanished for two weeks and left you with nothing at all.

Part 3 is available now for subscribers via Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts.

Thanks for listening, and we'll be back with more brand-new nonsense very soon.

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Welcome to the ninth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This is a collection of some of our favourite moments from the regular podcast over the last two years.

Unlike many podcasts, we don't work in seasons. We don't vanish for a fortnight, leave the feed empty and then return pretending it was all part of a carefully considered strategy.

We put something out every week.

So while we're taking a brief pause from the usual format, we've gone back through the archives and picked out some of the moments that made us laugh most, prompted the biggest reactions from listeners, or have become part of Distant Pod folklore.

Whether you've been listening since the beginning or you've only recently discovered the podcast, there's plenty to enjoy here.

Part 2 will be out on Friday.

And if you subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts, Part 3 is available there too.

Thanks for listening.

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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 from our spin off podcast Michael Owen’s Movie Club - which is available onpatreon.com/distantpod

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THIS IS PART 2 of our episode with special guest Nish Kumar.

LISTEN TO PART 1 first.

Nish is one of Britain's most acclaimed comedians, broadcasters and podcasters. He is best known as the host of The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, as co-host of the hugely popular political podcast Pod Save the UK, and for his award-winning stand-up shows that have toured across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America.

Nish joins Elis, Mike and Steff for a conversation that covers golf collapses, cricket greatness and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Clips

Nish: Jean van de Velde's Open Championship collapse

https://youtu.be/1dR1pkCGY80?is=NPLbdJbGm-62fBdP

Nish: India cricket

https://youtu.be/wY6UyatwVTA?is=I24ovUUVFo493i6S

Nish: Sir Alex Ferguson

https://youtu.be/IAmHcJ_LcMM?is=HOiHAeqK695vJi_r

Nish is currently touring the UK and Ireland with his latest stand-up show, Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy.

Tour dates:

https://www.nishkumar.co.uk/gigs/

If you want the bonus content from our chat with Nish, that's available as Part 3 for subscribers.

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Our special guest this week is Nish Kumar.

Nish is one of Britain's most acclaimed comedians, broadcasters and podcasters. He is best known as the host of The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, as co-host of the hugely popular political podcast Pod Save the UK, and for his award-winning stand-up shows that have toured across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America.

Nish joins Elis, Mike and Steff for a conversation that covers golf collapses, cricket greatness and Sir Alex Ferguson -PART 2 is out on Friday!!

Clips

Nish: Jean van de Velde's Open Championship collapse

https://youtu.be/1dR1pkCGY80?is=NPLbdJbGm-62fBdP

Nish: India cricket

https://youtu.be/wY6UyatwVTA?is=I24ovUUVFo493i6S

Nish: Sir Alex Ferguson

https://youtu.be/IAmHcJ_LcMM?is=HOiHAeqK695vJi_r

Nish is currently touring the UK and Ireland with his latest stand-up show, Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy.

Tour dates:

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Part 2 will be out on Friday.

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

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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 fromI Am The Catman

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Welcome the Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This is the second half of our live show from the Hackney Empire on Wednesday 8th April, with special guest Charlie Baker.

Charlie is a comedian, actor, singer and sports fan who brings exactly the sort of live-wire energy this podcast needs when it is standing on a stage, looking out at a crowd of dozens, and pretending not to notice the empty seats.

Have a listen to the first half, The Hackney Half LIVE, before you listen to this one.

Clips

Steff: The Race

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWtxZ-uiIbz/?igsh=YzNsdHB2NnYybWpv

Mike: Rugby League

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWTHZpsgZRT/?igsh=Y3d4M2x5c2x5azB0

Charlie: Easy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nBSd1U18vM

If you want to see us live in October, we’re in Clapham on the 10th:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2105328

That’s it for the regular feed this week.

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ED — PART 1

Title

The Hackney Half LIVE

Description

Welcome to Part 1 of this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This is the first half of our live show from the Hackney Empire on Wednesday 8th April, recorded in front of a crowd of some people.

Our very special guest was the brilliant Charlie Baker — comedian, actor, singer, sports obsessive and one of the funniest live performers around. Charlie joins the boys on stage for a night of clips, stories, songs, sport and the kind of chaos that can only happen when this podcast is allowed inside a proper theatre.

Was the Hackney Empire completely full? No. Was it spiritually full? Absolutely. Was the half that turned up better than the half that didn’t? Without question.

Clips

Mike: F’ing Hockey

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOn1UyMjXf0/?igsh=OXZpMXkxd29pc2Vp

Elis: Goose

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKcazlzoWFo/?igsh=MnYzbXVrMWI2M3Zw

Charlie: Ski Sunday theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOEO_fgG3-I

The second half of the show is called The Exeter CEOs LIVE and will be out on Friday.

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This week’s bonus is My Hard Work And Nature, a Q&A with Mike and Elis answering questions sent in by subscribers.

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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 from You're On Drugs, Old Man

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Welcome to Friday’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

Elis brings in Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game, a documentary about football, comedy and the strange hold the game has on people.

Steff has chosen Humans Not Robots: When Elite Sport and Real Life Collide by Michail Antonio, a book about the human reality behind elite sport — pressure, expectation, identity, vulnerability and what happens when real life crashes into professional performance.

The Socially Distant Sports bar features Mike Bubbins from TV's Mammoth and Elis James from the "Elis & John" podcast. It's a funny podcast with sport at it's core.

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Welcome to Wednesday’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

You'll know Elis from "Elis & John" and Mike from his TV show "Mammoth"

This week, Elis brings in Roy Keane on relationship issues, Mike has Kevin Sinfield, and Steff has found Scotland fans at the baseball.

There is emotional intelligence from unexpected places, sporting greatness, travelling supporters, and the usual attempt to keep a sports podcast somewhere near the subject of sport.

Clips

Elis: Roy Keane on relationship issues

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZpnCU0JLwk/?igsh=bzJwbXNpdm94ZG13

Mike: Kevin Sinfield

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZgE-PxsFXy/?igsh=MXdtbmNheWZwNWR4NQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZg0L45gnFv/?igsh=MXZrZmNzbHBrY3hl

Steff: Scotland fans at the baseball

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZlwiuZvviP/?igsh=MTBoZTd6NGpxa3Zncw==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZlp5ijFWsK/?igsh=bmwwM2l0ZDN0aHBw

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZlg934NRAY/?igsh=MWp1Y29rcHVxbHdmNA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZlJnaYsKos/?igsh=MW03em9qODd0OWJjbg==

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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 from Michael Owen’s Movie Club - one of our bonus podcasts over onpatreon.com/distantpod

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

You might know Elis from his podcast with John Robins "Elis & John" and Mike from his sitcom "Mammoth"

Mike brings in an interview with Aussie Rules player Mark “Jacko” Jackson, the cult figure who became known for his personality, performances and unpredictable energy - hence the title of the episode... 

https://youtu.be/LxOljBVil2g

Elis has chosen the book Wide Eyed and Legless by Jeff Connor, the story of the ANC-Halfords cycling team at the Tour de France. It is a tale of ambition, suffering, optimism and the brutal reality of trying to compete at the highest level of professional cycling.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wide-Eyed-Legless-Inside-Tour-France-ebook/dp/B0050OM2Z2/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_0?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=TaqD0&content-id=amzn1.sym.f9a1288a-66fe-4587-95f9-1387021c317b&pf_rd_p=f9a1288a-66fe-4587-95f9-1387021c317b&pf_rd_r=259-5073092-2401103&pd_rd_wg=D0aaA&pd_rd_r=cf6814ff-c64b-4c0d-a011-af8be33054fa

Expect cycling pain, Australian chaos, sporting nostalgia and the usual Distant Pod detours.

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Welcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar.

It'san award-winning comedy and sports podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

It is a show about sport, but not just scores and fixtures. Each week the boys use clips, documentaries, books and sporting stories as a way into funny, nostalgic and unpredictable conversations about life, Wales, friendship, family, old telly and the strange emotional pull of sport.

Elis James is a comedian and broadcaster known for Elis & John while Mike Bubbins is a comedian and actor known for Mammoth.

This week, the boys are looking at rugby size and the perfect breakfast.

Clips

Mike: Victor Matfield and John Kirwan

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYgfrHvRV-Z/?igsh=eDJ1NzNzaGIxMHNx

Steff: Have A…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYS7ITjxAlO/?igsh=ajB6MHVwNXpucmh1

Elis: Any cars coming?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZGDoCzNHsT/?igsh=MWRnbDlqemVrbnFjdw==

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

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Part 2 of the live show from Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre.

Elis James returns to Carmarthen for a special live recording of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, joined by Mike Bubbins and producer Steff Garrero.

After a short interval — and a pizza in the dressing room — the second half picks up with the crowd fully involved and the conversation that bit looser.

This time, the lads take in 1970s wrestling and sports fandom at its most intense, Elis tries to work out exactly what wakeboarding is, and Steff brings in a story about how a Welsh rugby player’s Filipino parents ended up settling in Llanelli.

PART 2

Steff: The best story

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXXKYemi6Pw/?igsh=dWdmd2xjbTR5aGt5

Mike: Football (and wrestling) fan

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AzGhX3kE9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Elis:

https://x.com/memechaotic/status/2047333423090434051?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

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Elis James returns to Carmarthen for a special live recording of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, joined by Mike Bubbins and producer Steff Garrero.

Recorded at the Lyric Theatre in front of a sold‑out crowd packed with Elis’ family and friends, this is a proper homecoming show — warm, lively and a bit looser than usual.

In the first half, the conversation ranges from Don Revie’s famously unconventional man‑management techniques, to the realities of Sunday League football, and a brilliant story involving a teacher unexpectedly outsprinting an entire class.

PART 1

Elis:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUc0iHGDMTd/?igsh=MTFveWtrdHN0N3Y1dQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV3HRNrElCd/?igsh=MWhmM2I1c3NvazE1MA==

Mike: Don Revie, masseuse

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXTP4p7jAY-/?igsh=M3FyYXR5d3llZnVz

Steff: Teacher wins

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXNa3rRjTl_/?igsh=MWRmYmUxdzBsM3Q5MA%3D%3D

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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 from187: I Think She Could Believe Her Luck (Pt 1)

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

This week, it’s a FIFA World Cup Special — a deep dive into the moments, players and chaos that make the tournament what it is.

Yes, we’ve gone slightly SEO‑friendly this week — so you’ll see names like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Kylian Mbappé, alongside phrases like World Cup highlights and iconic football matches — but once you’re in, it’s the usual mix of niche clips, big stories and sideways conversations.

Steff chooses Foul Play - Sport, Spies and Family Secrets  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896803199?i=1000769870330 - a podcast documentary series asking whether the CIA poisoned the England World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. It takes in Fidel Castro, JFK, The Scorpions and Peter Bonetti. 

Alongside that, Elis introduces Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage — a book about professional cycling, doping and truth in sport. Although not about football, it prompts a broader conversation about integrity, pressure and how sporting achievements are judged and remembered.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rough-Ride-Behind-Wheel-Cyclist/dp/0224080172

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside producer Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

This week, it’s a FIFA World Cup Special — a deep dive into the moments, players and chaos that make the tournament what it is.

Yes, we’ve gone for a slightly SEO‑friendly title — which is why this description also includes names like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Zinedine Zidane, Kylian Mbappé and terms like World Cup goals, World Cup highlights, greatest World Cup moments… but once you’re in, it’s the usual mix of niche clips, big stories and sideways conversations about whether Mike could be a 13th Century entertainer...

🎧 PART 1

The lads look at the experience of getting to games at this year's tournament before diving into World Cup nostalgia.

Mike on the realities of travelling to matches:

https://share.google/d9wFWdgwmAZK50WE1

https://share.google/HtzictWOpgMjjtzgl

Elis revisits Roberto Baggio at Italia ’90:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lOnKZ1M1anU&ra=m

https://youtu.be/9hp1cl5Igig?si=6vmzaPJKViL0vmRp

Steff looks at the England squad announcement and it's cultural impact:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2umUvkWzzxw

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Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

This week the broadcasting legend Bob Harris announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2.

Bob was a guest on the podcast in 2024, so we’ve dug out our favourite bit of Bob.

This is from 223: Bob Harris

Get Well Soon Bob xx

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 The Socially Distant Sports Bar, with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

Elis is best known as co‑host of Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Mike is a television writer and star of Mammoth, bringing his own grounded, funny perspective on sport and life. Together, they offer a conversational, humorous take on sport that doesn’t rely on expertise — just curiosity and strong opinions.

The discussion is driven by a documentary exploring football in Senegal, made by a former professional footballer turned filmmaker, offering an insider’s perspective on the structure, passion and challenges of the game in a different football culture.

This is paired with a book choice — Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman — which examines the life and career of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. It’s a portrait of a hugely talented but deeply flawed sporting figure, prompting discussion about legacy, personality and how sporting greatness is remembered.

Inside Senegalese Football

https://youtu.be/Xb6MiBrzNaQ?si=BjkgJIbfrq9ei9hY

Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman

https://amzn.to/3PLVwQB

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

You don’t need to love sport — or even understand it — to enjoy it.

For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

Young Aaron Rai

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYeqDfMs4Pw/?igsh=MWVraGU5bXgwOWQ2bw==

Mary Tyler Moore

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVbYabtDtxJ/?igsh=ZnkycmhveW96cmg%3D

Stewards

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYPq_qBNpMD/?igsh=MWpienB6cXVlNTM5cg==

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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 from “The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even TheEcho?”

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Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a wide‑ranging conversation, split across three parts.

🎧 PART 1

David looks back on his rugby playing days, growing up in Ireland during the eras of Euro 88 and Italia 90, and how attitudes to GAA and other sports shaped his early experience of sport.

That leads into the sporting moment that has stayed with him — Stephen Roche’s extraordinary ride on La Plagne in the 1987 Tour de France.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04&t=174s

🎧 PART 2

From there, things take a more surreal turn — including a brilliant comedy sketch about cricket and why sport can often feel completely baffling from the outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrue4oXCbo

Plus a standout long‑form interview recommendation featuring Paul Kimmage:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-2011-david-do-49807937

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🎧 PART 3 (BONUS — SUBSCRIBERS ONLY)

David brings what he believes might be the greatest sporting clip ever:

👉 The Castletown Donkey Derby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XtVm8z28e4

You’ll need to subscribe (Apple or Patreon) to hear it in full — and it’s worth it.

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Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a wide‑ranging conversation, split across three parts.

🎧 PART 1

David looks back on his rugby playing days, growing up in Ireland during the eras of Euro 88 and Italia 90, and how attitudes to GAA and other sports shaped his early experience of sport.

That leads into the sporting moment that has stayed with him — Stephen Roche’s extraordinary ride on La Plagne in the 1987 Tour de France.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04&t=174s

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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 from “Adam Hurrey”

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Part 2 of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where the conversation turns to the stories behind sport.

Join Elis James and Mike Bubbins as they deep dive into sports.

This week, the focus is on cycling legend Eddy Merckx, using a classic documentary as a starting point, alongside a book exploring participation and inclusion in sport.

As ever, you don’t need to have seen or read anything — the discussion goes where it goes.

PART 2

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — sport, stories and whatever else comes up.

PART 1

The usual mix of catch‑up and clips — from early 90s nostalgia to gymnastics for all and things that just make no sense.

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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 from “His Guts Split Open And It Was The King Of Spades”

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the iconic Hackney Empire in London in front of an audience.

This is Distant Pod on stage — bigger, louder and slightly more chaotic.

PART 2

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the iconic Hackney Empire in London in front of a "packed" audience.

This is Distant Pod on stage — bigger, louder and slightly more chaotic.

PART 1

The first half of the live show, as the lads ease into proceedings before things inevitably escalate.

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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 from “Danny Wallace”

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and producer Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar. 

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Part 2 slows things down — slightly — for a classic Sports Bar deeper dive.

PART 2

Mike Documentary: Ivor Allchurch

A look at the “Golden Boy of Welsh Football” — a Swansea and Newcastle legend who represented Wales at the 1958 World Cup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxyTRf8qTJg

Elis Book / Reading: Phil Stead’s Substack

Thoughtful sports writing and football culture essays, recommended by Elis.

https://philstead.substack.com/

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and producer Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — where sport, culture and conversational cul‑de‑sacs collide.

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PART 1

The lads catch up on the week before wandering into a discussion that starts with sport and ends somewhere deep inside a Carry On film.

Mike and Elis take in an England cricketer having a go at Major League Baseball, Elis continues his fascination with cockles, and things slowly spiral from there.

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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 from “Sugared Alpen”

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return with another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — a podcast that uses sport to talk about life, culture, history and whatever else comes up.

Part 2 of this week’s episode — a documentary and a book used mainly as springboards for stories and digressions.

PART 2

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return with another trip to The Socially Distant Sports Bar — catching up on life, sport and culture with strong opinions and zero expertise.

PART 1

Elis and Mike catch up on their week, with the usual modern cultural references of Michael Heseltine and Karen Carpenter, before diving into the sporting moments that caught their attention.

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 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 our spin off podcast Hoffi Pod - you can only access that podcast via patreon.com/distantpod

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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 from “Stuck In The Middle With Poo”

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Part 2 of this week’s episode — where the lads go deeper into the stories behind sport.

🎧 PART 2

Elis Documentary: The Overlap – Gareth Bale

https://youtu.be/4HgfuJZVLHU?si=AAo7eHu2TliEND_4

Steff Book: Runner’s World (Harry Styles edition)

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a70591239/harry-styles-marathon-haruki-murakami/?HearstNode=4F5F33FA2B5A7B34D4836F928AC01875D0201F6E0AB1D217C710F7BBF55D826D&utm_source=crm&utm_term=SUBS_N&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RNW_N_20260303_HS

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — covering everything from elite sport to complete nonsense.

The lads catch up on the week and dive into the best (and weirdest) sporting clips they’ve found:

Elis: Wales losing to Waikato

https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/2035398365630890338?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: Jimmy Arias forehand

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ASoPigCyb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Steff: West Brom – Pride of the Midlands

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUgJ5U-EffT/?igsh=cTF1Y29ndjhudGht

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A weekly mix of sporting brilliance, nostalgia and complete nonsense.

🎧 PART 2 (Early & Ad-Free)

Mike Documentary:

Final Siren: Inside the AFL

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0GHP5F7Q3/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Elis Book:

Austerity Britain — David Kynaston

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Austerity-Britain-1945-1951-Tales-Jerusalem/dp/0747599238

AND Alternative Waleshttps://www.alternativewales.com/shop

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This week on The Socially Distant Sports Bar, Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you another batch of sporting clips, chaos and commentary — from world-class brilliance to complete nonsense.

🎧 PART 1

Elis: Tadej Pogacar is the greatest

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWOPjUeieCR/?igsh=aXh4ZmhqNHNsb3ps

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWLtnkrAaEF/?igsh=MWp6NzQ4bW8xNDR5aw==

Steff: Harry Styles

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUsge_gDACm/?igsh=MWppZ2ltdGVqcXdvdA==

Mike: Every Sports Doc

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVnFBqAk2Yx/?igsh=N3RyNjVmNDE2cXIx

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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 from Episode 228: It’s Kissing Time

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Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 2)

Part 2 of our LIVE Cardiff show — and the crowd (and hosts) are a few drinks deeper…

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

Featuring:

Steff: Hull KR crowd

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU85KI8DsbY/?igsh=MWlqMzJ3eG9xdWFkZA==

Steff: Perfect for Running

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DkRc0SIdO0k

Elis: High Jump

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVrDTyAjio4/?igsh=Y3liMWRsMzEyMGYz

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Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 1)

Elis James – the king of Welsh podcasting – joins forces with TV’s Tony Mammoth, Mike Bubbins, and ARIA award-winning producer Steff Garrero for a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the New Theatre in Cardiff in front of a sold-out crowd.

🚨 LAST REMAINING LIVE DATES 🚨

London's Hackney Empire TONIGHT is the ONLY show left — and tickets are almost gone.

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

This is Part 1 — the first half of the show, with:

Mike: Golf

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVedLLGksz8/?igsh=cDk5a25ieDg4Mm91

Elis: Sir Alec

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV7J6eOgsQf/?igsh=MWlsNTJlNnFyZWxyeQ%3D%3D

Mike: Karma

https://youtube.com/shorts/bIXPZwGUgW4?si=Jk3u2KnMWNK0mYnE

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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 from Episode 211

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Episode 305: Mainland

Still gloriously obsessed with sport’s weirdest, funniest and most fascinating moments, Distant Pod continues to documentaries and books that make sport so compelling.

🎟️ Hackney tickets - see us live next week

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🎤 Mike tour:

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❤️ Tops Off Vic fundraiser:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020

🎧 PART 2

Steff’s documentary this week is The Track, a deep dive into Bosnia and the luge.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0G5647BLG/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_sr09b671_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0G56Q2S17&qid=1772611735930

Mike’s book this week is slightly closer to home — Mike’s Wales Youth Rugby Programme... Bubbs' Sliding Doors moment.

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Episode 305: Mainland

Three hundred episodes in and still finding brilliance in the strangest corners of sport, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, books and documentaries they’ve found.

🎟️ Watch us live in Hackney:

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🎤 Mike is on tour in 2026:

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🎧 PART 1

Mike kicks things off with Tiger vs Boulder, a clip that perfectly captures the unpredictability (and occasional absurdity) of nature meeting sport.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTUF39EfBb/?igsh=MXg0NmdidHQzYWprZg=

Elis brings a nostalgic gem — “And Ninian Park looks more like the San Siro!”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny-Za-ryGuk

Steff rounds out Part 1 with a pair of clips from Canada

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUyT1FQDtoX/?igsh=dzdrZGx3enQycmx6

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/naGpZhyJP0s

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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.

Come and see us LIVE in London in Aprilhttps://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

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Still gloriously obsessed with the brilliance and absurdity of sport, Distant Pod continues to explore the clips, stories and ideas that make sport endlessly fascinating.

🎟️ Hackney tickets:

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🎤 Mike tour:

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https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020

🎧 PART 2

Elis’s documentary pick is Jim Mills: Jacko’s Sporting Almanac, a deep dive into one of sport’s great collectors and chroniclers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b08qggc1?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Steff’s book this week is Good Coach, Bad Coach by Simon Harling, exploring what separates effective coaching from the rest — and what really drives performance.

https://store.simonharling.blog/

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Three hundred episodes in and still digging up gold from sport’s strangest corners, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, books and documentaries they’ve found — from elite performance to absolute chaos.

🎟️ Watch us live in Hackney:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

🎤 Mike is on tour in 2026:

https://mikebubbins.com/

❤️ Donate in memory of podcast legend Tops Off Vic:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020

🎧 PART 1

Elis brings a brilliant reality check with real people attempting marathon pace, a reminder of just how extreme elite endurance really is.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SRYtn0j5ccA

Steff shares a deceptively simple but strangely gripping clip simply titled “Stairs” — one of those bits of internet sport-adjacent content that becomes oddly compelling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bHT_jZvQDs

Mike rounds things off with Rhys Carré, showcasing the power and personality of the Welsh rugby star.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVj19MfDMV5/?igsh=NzUzb2JjY2lqZWp3

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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 from 193: His Guts Split Open And It Was The King Of Spades

Come and see us LIVE in London in Aprilhttps://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

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Over 300 episodes deep and still gloriously sidetracked, Distant Pod is where Mike, Elis and Steff explore the brilliance, nostalgia and absurdity of sport through the clips, documentaries and books that caught their attention this week.

🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATE

Cardiff and Carmarthen are now completely sold out — thank you so much to everyone who’s coming along.

The only remaining shows on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th, and there are only a handful of seats left.

🎫 Tickets:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

🎧 PART 2

Steff Documentary:

The Toughest Tug of War Team in the World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxo3JPdWHXo

Mike Book (chosen by Elis James):

More Than a Shirt — Joey D’Urso

https://amzn.to/3P81qec

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Over 300 episodes in and still discovering sporting brilliance in the strangest corners of the internet, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, documentaries and books they’ve found that week. From legendary sporting nostalgia to total nonsense, it’s a fast-moving tour through the world of sport.

🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATE

Our live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets.

That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.

And even those are very close to selling out, with only a handful of seats left in the stalls.

🎫 Grab tickets here:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

🎧 PART 1

Mike: Newport RFC

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUA3QPkCINR/?igsh=MzdpMTY5endzMzRn

Elis: Peter Beardsley

https://x.com/sid_lambert/status/2018588358193062387

Steff: Is that you Maureen?

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSzyZL3DBEl/

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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 from 202: Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam from “Big Kick Energy”

Come and see us LIVE in London in Aprilhttps://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a weekly podcast where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero explore the funniest, strangest and most brilliant moments in sport through clips, documentaries and books.

🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATE

Our live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.

That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.

There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.

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PART 2

Mike Documentary – Elway

https://www.netflix.com/title/81660046

Elis Book – Road Captain by Luke Rowe

https://amzn.to/4udh7Rl

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If you’re new to The Socially Distant Sports Bar, welcome. Each week Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero bring you the best sporting clips, documentaries and books they’ve found — celebrating the weird, wonderful and occasionally ridiculous world of sport.

🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATE

Our live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.

That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.

There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.

🎫 Get tickets here:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

🎧 For an extra weekly episode plus the full archive, subscribe to our Apple Premium channel.

PART 1

Steff: Keith the Pole Vaulter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8e42UsWr58

Mike: Augie Garrido

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUBnainiSzt/?igsh=YmM5aGZpaW9ia2pl

Elis: Boxing clip

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4fH7jjKzK/?igsh=em9tbjB6bm1qbWIy

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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.

🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATE

Our live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.

That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.

There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.

🎫 Get tickets here:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live

Check out our brand-new merch store here:

🛒sdsb2025.myshopify.com

Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.

🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

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Episode 301: Mr Sassoon

Over 300 episodes deep and still gloriously sidetracked, Distant Pod is where Elis, Mike and Steff explore sport’s brilliance, absurdity and nostalgia through the clips, documentaries and books that caught their attention this week.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff completed the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer on sunday

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 2 – Episode 301

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Episode 301: Mr Sassoon

Over 300 episodes in and still finding sporting gold in the strangest corners of the internet, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, it’s a fast-moving, funny tour through sport and culture — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff finished the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer on Sunday, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 1 – Episode 301 (Free)

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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 one is from Episode 188: A Mug Of KenCafé

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Episode 300: Maybe Start With Public Speaking

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 2 – Episode 300

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🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 1 – Episode 300 (Free)

🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content.

🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇

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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 one is from Episode 171: Gordon Smart, Live in Islington (a)

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🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 2 – Episode 299

🔒 Upgrade to Apple Subscriptions (Distant Pod Bonus Club) for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.

🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 1 – Episode 299

🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content.

🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

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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 one is from Episode 163 "What Kind Of Carling Goes Well With Fish?"

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🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 2 – Episode 298

In Part 2 this week:

🔒 Upgrade to Apple Subscriptions (Distant Pod Bonus Club) for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.

🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

🎧 PART 1 – Episode 298

In Part 1 this week:

🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content. Search “Distant Pod Bonus Club” on Apple Podcasts.

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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 one is from our spin off podcast Hoffi Pod - you can subscribe to Hoffi Pod onptreon.com/distantpod 

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

In Part 2, the focus shifts to elite winter sport, Olympic-level pressure, and high-performance competition.

Steff recommends the documentary Scotty James: Pipe Dream — a deep dive into Winter Olympics snowboarding, an elite athlete, and the mental toll of competing at the highest level

https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=82184420

Mike chooses the book “I Can’t Stop Thinking About VAR”, with help from Elis — a sharp, funny look at football’s ongoing relationship with technology, refereeing, and modern rule-making

https://amzn.to/4qC8wWe

A perfect listen for fans of Winter Olympics documentaries, snow sports, and how sport evolves under pressure.

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Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, books, documentaries, and sporting moments they’ve found online. Expect sporting brilliance, cultural oddities, and a healthy amount of nonsense.

🏃‍♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

PART 1

🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get Part 1 & Part 2 early access and advert free as well as Part 3 as bonus content every week.

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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.

🏃‍♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and support.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

This one is from Episode 180: I Do Not Get DOMS, I Don't Believe In It

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st to sponsor him as he raises money for Orchid Cancer please click here https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

Mike recommends Netflix’s The Seat — a gripping sports documentary exploring the highest level of motorsport, offering rare insight into Formula 1 and the pressures behind the scenes.

Elis follows with Miguel Delaney’s States of Play, a must-read for anyone interested in football governance, ownership models, regulation, and the future of the game

PART 2

Mike Documentary: The Seat

👉 Watch on Netflix

https://www.netflix.com/watch/82051628?source=35

Elis Book: States of Play by Miguel Delaney

👉 Buy here

https://amzn.to/4rcUEkU

🍏 Want more?

Part 3 is available as bonus content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.

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