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The Socially Distant Sports Bar

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Nata Media 704 Episodes Jul 2, 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

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 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 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 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 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 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
Elis’ Homecoming Gig (pt 2) Jun 18, 2026 56:50 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
Elis’ Homecoming Gig (pt 1) Jun 16, 2026 55:42 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 unconventi
Seve: Pint Size Jun 13, 2026 14:50 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 187: I Think She Could Believe Her Luck (Pt 1)🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch
FIFA World Cup Special (pt 2) Jun 11, 2026 36:43 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
FIFA World Cup Special (pt 1) Jun 9, 2026 1:11:45 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.Ye
Bob Harris: Pint Size Jun 6, 2026 12:30 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 HarrisGet Well Soon Bob xx🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.m

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