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.
๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)
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Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport โ this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.
โLike a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.โ
๐ง Whatโs In This Weekโs Episode?
PART 1
๐ข Steff: Scott McTominay โ Goals, grit, and glory
๐ข Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from Jack
๐ข Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991
๐ Documentaries & Books (PART 2 โ Out Friday)
๐ฅ Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle โ raw and brutal
๐ Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael Wagg
๐ More Clips (PART 3 โ Patreon Exclusive)
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๐ข Steff: Tears
๐ข Mike: France vs Australia โ Rugby League, 1964
๐ข Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopher
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Weโd love your support in the Listenersโ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.
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๐๏ธ 2026 LIVE TOUR โ Tickets On Sale Now!
Weโre hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ซ Grab your tickets now โ distantpod.com/live
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๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)
๐ณ๏ธ VOTE FOR US โ British Podcast Awards
Weโd love your support in the Listenersโ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.
๐ณ๏ธ Vote here
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport โ this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.
โLike a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.โ
๐ง Whatโs In This Weekโs Episode?
PART 1
๐ข Steff: Scott McTominay โ Goals, grit, and glory
๐ข Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from Jack
๐ข Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991
๐ Documentaries & Books (PART 2 โ Out Friday)
๐ฅ Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle โ raw and brutal
๐ Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael Wagg
๐ More Clips (PART 3 โ Patreon Exclusive)
๐ Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at
๐ข Steff: Tears
๐ข Mike: France vs Australia โ Rugby League, 1964
๐ข Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopher
๐ณ๏ธ VOTE FOR US โ British Podcast Awards
Weโd love your support in the Listenersโ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.
๐ณ๏ธ Vote here
๐๏ธ 2026 LIVE TOUR โ Tickets On Sale Now!
Weโre hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ซ Grab your tickets now โ distantpod.com/live
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
๐๏ธ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
Itโs Wimbledonโฆ so we went back in to the archives to find one of Mikeโs greatest anecdotes.
๐ Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
๐ This Weekโs Clip:
Taken from โ10, Wimbledon or Bustโ, itโs a laugh-out-loud moment you wonโt want to miss.
๐๏ธ Weโre Going on Tour in 2026!
Thatโs right โ The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026!
Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ฅ Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
๐ Ready to join the fun?
Sign up for the ยฃ8 or ยฃ10 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.
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๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 271: Best of The Guests (Parts 1 & 2)
This week, we celebrate the very best of our brilliant guests โ from sports legends and comedy icons to music stars and broadcasting royalty. It's a two-part special packed with golden moments, barely relevant tangents, and top-tier nonsense.
โLike a sports podcast, if sport took a back seat to an impression of Bob Harris or a rant about rugby shorts.โ
โญ Featuring:
Josh Widdicombe, Sam Warburton, Humphrey Ker, Kate Mason, Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam, Chesney Hawkes, Gordon Smart, Scott Quinnell, Colin Murray, Joe Marler, Emily Campbell, Danny Wallace, No Such Thing As A Fish, Adam Hurrey, Richard Herring, Bob Harris, Leroy Brito, Greg Jenner, Felix White, and Max Rushden.
Two huge parts โ one absolute festival of guests.
๐ง BONUS FOR PATRONS
๐ Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for an exclusive Q&A with Mike, Elis, and Steff, only available to our Patreon supporters.
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๐๏ธ Distant Pod Live โ 2026 TOUR!
We're heading out on the road in 2026 with a brand-new live show and you won't want to miss it.
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ซ Tickets on sale now โ distantpod.com/live
From Olympic heroes to pub quiz kings, this is your chance to relive the best of the bar banter with some of our favourite ever guests โ all in one place.
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๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 271: Best of The Guests (Parts 1 & 2)
This week, we celebrate the very best of our brilliant guests โ from sports legends and comedy icons to music stars and broadcasting royalty. It's a two-part special packed with golden moments, barely relevant tangents, and top-tier nonsense.
โLike a sports podcast, if sport took a back seat to an impression of Bob Harris or a rant about rugby shorts.โ
โญ Featuring:
Josh Widdicombe, Sam Warburton, Humphrey Ker, Kate Mason, Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam, Chesney Hawkes, Gordon Smart, Scott Quinnell, Colin Murray, Joe Marler, Emily Campbell, Danny Wallace, No Such Thing As A Fish, Adam Hurrey, Richard Herring, Bob Harris, Leroy Brito, Greg Jenner, Felix White, and Max Rushden.
Two huge parts โ one absolute festival of guests.
๐ง BONUS FOR PATRONS
๐ Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for an exclusive Q&A with Mike, Elis, and Steff, only available to our Patreon supporters.
๐ณ๏ธ VOTE FOR US โ British Podcast Awards
Weโre up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards and weโd love your vote.
๐๏ธ Distant Pod Live โ 2026 TOUR!
We're heading out on the road in 2026 with a brand-new live show and you won't want to miss it.
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ซ Tickets on sale now โ distantpod.com/live
From Olympic heroes to pub quiz kings, this is your chance to relive the best of the bar banter with some of our favourite ever guests โ all in one place.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
๐๏ธ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
Weโve 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.
๐ Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
๐ This Weekโs Clip:
Taken from โ81: The New Theatre, Cardiff (h) 3rd Legโ, itโs a laugh-out-loud moment you wonโt want to miss.
๐๏ธ Weโre Going on Tour in 2026!
Thatโs right โ The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026!
Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ฅ Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
๐ Ready to join the fun?
Sign up for the ยฃ8 or ยฃ10 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.
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๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 270: Youโre Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 2)
UEFA Womenโs Euro 2025 Special ๐ช๐บโฝ
Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero are back with a Euros-themed episode celebrating the talent, drama, and joy of the womenโs game. From elite football to grassroots chaos, it's another classic week of sporting nonsense.
โLike a sports podcast, if your manager called you rubbish and meant it as a compliment.โ
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โฝ This Weekโs Show โ UEFA Womenโs EURO 2025 Special
๐ PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)
๐ PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)
๐ PART 3 โ PATREON EXCLUSIVE
๐ Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus shows and early access
๐ก Get More Every Week
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โฝ From elite players to pitchside joy, this UEFA Womenโs EURO 2025 special celebrates the game in true Distant Pod style โ irreverent, joyful, and a bit sweary.
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๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 270: Youโre Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 1)
UEFA Womenโs Euro 2025 Special ๐ช๐บโฝ
Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero are back with a Euros-themed episode celebrating the talent, drama, and joy of the womenโs game. From elite football to grassroots chaos, it's another classic week of sporting nonsense.
โLike a sports podcast, if your manager called you rubbish and meant it as a compliment.โ
๐ณ๏ธ VOTE FOR US!
Weโre up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards, and we need your vote!
๐ Click here to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar
โฝ This Weekโs Show โ UEFA Womenโs EURO 2025 Special
๐ PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)
๐ PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)
๐ PART 3 โ PATREON EXCLUSIVE
๐ Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus shows and early access
๐ก Get More Every Week
๐ง Patreon gives you:
๐ Prefer Wondery+?
โฝ From elite players to pitchside joy, this UEFA Womenโs EURO 2025 special celebrates the game in true Distant Pod style โ irreverent, joyful, and a bit sweary.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
๐๏ธ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
Weโve 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.
๐ Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
๐ This Weekโs Clip:
Taken from โ148: TODGERS (Live at King's Place, London)โ, itโs a laugh-out-loud moment you wonโt want to miss.
๐๏ธ Weโre Going on Tour in 2026!
Thatโs right โ The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026!
Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ฅ Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
๐ Ready to join the fun?
Sign up for the ยฃ8 or ยฃ10 Patreon tiers today and get access to these bonus podcasts and more!
Start listening and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate destination for laughs, sports, and stories.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
๐ The Socially Distant Sports Bar โ Episode 269: LIONS SPECIAL
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero line up for a full-blooded deep dive into the glorious, chaotic, and occasionally heroic history of the British & Irish Lions.
To celebrate The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 the whole episode is devoted to the Lions.
โLike a sports podcast, if the sport was selected on reputation and not form.โ
๐๏ธ Weโre Going on Tour in 2026!
Yes, weโre hitting the road with a brand-new live show!
๐ซ Grab your tickets now at ๐ distantpod.com/live
๐ Tour Dates:
๐ฆ This Week โ LIONS SPECIAL
๐ PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)
๐ PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)
๐ PART 3 โ PATREON EXCLUSIVE
๐ Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early access
๐ก More Every Week
๐ง Patreon โ includes:
๐ Wondery+ โ early, ad-free episodes every Tuesday
๐ฆ Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a retro Lions tour scrap, this weekโs ep is full of classics, chaos, and cult heroes โ only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar.
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