The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Nata Media 704 episodes Nov 11, 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
Trudge State
Elis James, Mike Bubbins, Steff Garrero and The Socially Distant Sports Bar are always in search of a legacy. And this week is no different.Will it be literary? Perhaps the boys will be remembered for introducing new expressions into the English language, with "trudge state" surely destined to become part of the sporting vernacular.Will it be social? Is the true legacy of Distant Pod the
Jive Bunny: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 221: The Jackets of Paul Heaton with Elis & The Rock"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe
That's My Sense Of Humour
Welcome to the second half of this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero.This week, Mike's documentary selection takes us back into the life of one of the podcast's most enduring figures.Michael Owen.Yes, that Michael Owen.The man who has already inspired an entire Distant Pod spin-off is back in our lives, and this time we're getting to
Darting and Sharting
Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero are back in their respective studios after their trip to Clapham, and there's still plenty to discuss from their adventures in London.While Elis was bolting across the capital to get back for childcare, Steff was making an equally urgent dash for the toilet. Meanwhile, Mike was enjoying a period of sobriety that lasted right up until he spotted a pint
Bad Coaching: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 302: Piccalilli's Like Pegging"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand n
Live At Cheerful Earful With Kate Mason (pt 2)
We're back at The Cheerful Earful Festival in Clapham for the second half of our live show, and this time we've brought in someone who actually knows what they're talking about.Kate Mason is back!The brilliant journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and previous Socially Distant Sports Bar guest joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for more sporting clips, stories and the sort o
Live At Cheerful Earful (pt 1)
Welcome to the first half of our live show from The Cheerful Earful Festival in Clapham, available early and advert-free for Apple subscribers.Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero are back on stage, where Mike has a slightly awkward Edinburgh double-booking to explain.Once that's dealt with, there's Mike Ditka, some questionable half-marathon preparation and the usual amount of nonse
I Took The Ferry: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 152: A Circle Thank"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store
Moulding Young Minds
Welcome to the second half of this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar, where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero turn their attention to the documentary and book of the week.This time we're travelling back to 1988, when England's future football stars were being moulded at a residential school in Shropshire, before heading across the Atlantic to meet a man who helped create the
Blood and Guts
Another week at The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero once again tackle the big sporting issues of the day. Or at least watch some clips and see where the conversation takes them.This week we're heading across the Atlantic for a bit of ice hockey, digging out some tennis rackets that should probably have stayed in the garage, and bringing together tw
Champions League Final: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 293: George Lewis"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store —
Kurt Cobain Had Been Dead For Two Years
Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero.This week we're taking a trip back to the golden age of television game shows, before heading into the tactical revolution that has changed football from the Champions League to the lowest reaches of the non-league pyramid.Two very different approaches to sport. One involving meticulous tacti
Those Bloody Hams
Another week at The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero once again prove that talking about sport is entirely optional on a sports podcast.This week, Mike reveals how his habit of leaving his audio recorder running might eventually prove to be his downfall, the boys uncover some deeply unpleasant Roman bathroom techniques that will put you off your dinner,
The Liver King: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 160: Parking The Bus"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store
Rory
This week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero sees Mike choosing the Documentary of the Week.And it’s a story that took more than two decades to reach its conclusion.Documentary of the WeekMike: Rory McIlroy — The Masters WaitRory McIlroy: The Masters Wait traces McIlroy’s relationship with Augusta National from watching Tiger Woods win there in 1997 to ar
Chemical Tommy
Another week in the life of the world’s most fearless podcasters at The Socially Distant Sports Bar, as Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero once again manage to just brush the shoulder of actual sports chat.Mike tells the tale of an unexpected night on the town with Chemical Tommy — and the fairly inevitable consequences — while the boys tackle one of the great technological questions of ou
Is Penny Morris Fit? Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 120: That's Earnie From the Two Ronnies"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched
Tom Craine (pt 2)
Tom Craine is still hereWhich is excellent news for us and slightly less good news for anyone hoping this podcast might eventually become a tightly controlled discussion about sport.This is Part 2 of our guest episode with the comedian, writer and co-host — with Elis James and Chris Scull — of Oh What A Time...Tom has also launched Last Match Then Bed, a new podcast dedicated to the game responsib
Tom Craine (pt 1)
We’ve got a guest in The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week as comedian, writer, podcaster and Elis James’ other podcast friend Tom Craine joins Elis, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.Tom already spends a significant amount of his working life with Elis on the brilliant history podcast Oh What A Time..., alongside Chris Scull. Now he’s launching another podcast based around one of the great threa
Ghosts: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 123: The Party Line"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store
The Special One
The Special OneIn this week’s The Socially Distant Sports Bar, Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero have a documentary and book which take us into two very different stories of coaching, leadership and sporting history.Documentary of the WeekElis: MourinhoElis chooses Part 1 of the new Netflix documentary about José Mourinho, tracing his journey from working alongside Bobby Robson at Barcel
Vivacious Vicar
Incredible scenes at The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero.Elis’ talk of his “vivacious vicar” has everyone reaching for the Cambridge Dictionary, Steff self-diagnoses a nasty case of “anti-trapezius syndrome”, and Mike reminisces about the days when he was quite literally a shadow of his former self.Eventually, some sport forces its way through
Mike Wants Free Shirts: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 289: Snoring"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and m
Raygun & Sammy Sex
It's another pick from the Netfllix "Untold" series for the "Documentary of the Week". It features Rachel Gunn "Raygun" and her appearance in the breakdancing competions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mike, Elis and Steff talk about her rise to the Olympic stage, how someone who described herself as a "dorky white woman who's an academic" ended up being globally humiliated after her performance at th
No Readmission
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 whic
A Goose To The Face: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 287: Fabio's Goose"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints
Cowboy At The Little Tesco
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 n
The Rizla Stadium
The Rizla StadiumWelcome 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 ra
Sing: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs,
Give Him A Passport
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
Delivering To Belfast
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
Where's Danny Gabbidon? Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 246: The Race Is Back On"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies,
Training In A Shed
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 r
What's "Pointless" In Welsh?
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 i
The Camping Stove: Pint Size
Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.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 39: I Couldn't Bare To Think Of You Eating Cold Beans"🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new
Sacked From The Voiceover
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 Withou
Squash Court
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 att
The Apologising Dog: Pint Size
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
Kriss Akabusi Loves Nietzsche
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: C
Two Tangerines In A Sack
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 ta
Tree-ing: Pint Size
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
Race Of The Century
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
Ziplock Full Of Moustache
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.ClipsElis: Mayo win their first All-Ireland title in 75 yearshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DbSKM8JhgOt/?igs
Kirkby Ski Slope: Pint Size
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 Before You Can Say Ridiculous Idea🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mug
Best Of Distant Pod 10 (pt 2)
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 wonderi
Best Of Distant Pod 10 (pt 1)
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 an
Keegan: Pint Size
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 very first Episode called Do We Not Like This? We’ve gone right the way back to celebrate th
Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 2)
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 t
Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 1)
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
Timothy Spall: Pint Size
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 on patreon.com/distantpod 🛍️
Nish Kumar (pt 2)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Roy Big‑Castle (pt 2)
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 — j
Roy Big‑Castle (pt 1)
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 Ra
Anger: Pint Size
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 The Echo?” 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand n
David O'Doherty (pt 2)
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
David O'Doherty (pt 1)
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
Keysey: Pint Size
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” 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and mo
Back To Basics (pt 2)
👉 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for Part 3 bonus content.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 d
Back To Basics (pt 1)
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.Elis: Old Scores 1991https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYAglNyorvk/?igsh=bTRtZGRldHZ6bn
Magic… It’s Your Job: Pint Size
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”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch
LIVE at the Hackney Empire (Pt 2)
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 2Mike: Tom Cillo, 58https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1KWtuPBS5J/?mibextid=wwXIfrSteff: Bradford on Avon RF
LIVE at the Hackney Empire (Pt 1)
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 1The first half of the live show, as the lads ease into proceedings before things inevitably escal
Danny Wallace: Pint Size
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”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and m
