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The Socially Distant Sports Bar

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Nata Media 704 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Each week features two episodes: Part 1 is a fast, funny and chaotic stream of clips, sporting moments and internet oddities, while Part 2 slows down with a documentary and book recommendation. The show is known for its strong opinions and zero expertise, and has been praised by The Telegraph and The Guardian. It is created and produced by ARIA Gold Award winner Steff Garrero.

Episodes

Nish Kumar (pt 2)
Nish Kumar (pt 2) Jul 16, 2026 46:49 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
Nish Kumar (pt 1)
Nish Kumar (pt 1) Jul 14, 2026 37:53 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
Dominoes: Pint Size
Dominoes: Pint Size Jul 11, 2026 13:04 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 I Am The Catman🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints
The Exeter CEOs LIVE
The Exeter CEOs LIVE Jul 9, 2026 37:18 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 p
The Hackney Half LIVE
The Hackney Half LIVE Jul 7, 2026 54:50 ED — PART 1TitleThe Hackney Half LIVEDescriptionWelcome 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 t
S Your Pants: Pint Size
S Your Pants: Pint Size Jul 4, 2026 12:55 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 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodie
Navy Blue Fleece Bikini
Navy Blue Fleece Bikini Jul 2, 2026 33:18 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, exp
Contrite, Vulnerable, Listener
Contrite, Vulnerable, Listener Jun 30, 2026 1:08:54 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 supp
Cryogenics: Pint Size
Cryogenics: Pint Size Jun 27, 2026 10:33 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 on patreon.com/distantpod 🛍️ NEW MERC
Aussie Mike
Aussie Mike Jun 25, 2026 46:49 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 t
Peanuts, Caffeine, Acting
Peanuts, Caffeine, Acting Jun 23, 2026 1:10:02 Welcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar.It's an 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
Jonny: Pint Size
Jonny: Pint Size Jun 20, 2026 17:41 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.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy suppor

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