DISTANT POD BONUS CLUB

All Eps Ad Free, Bonus Content & Early Release

£6.00/mo or £60.00/yr after trial

The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Nata Media
  • 4.8 (3.2k)
  • COMEDY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero — and you don’t need to like sport to be completely hooked. Elis is the king of Welsh podcasting & Mike Bubbins is TV’s Tony Mammoth. Each week you get two episodes Part 1 is fast, funny and chaotic — a stream of clips, sporting moments and internet oddities pulled apart with strong opinions and zero expertise. Part 2 slows things down with a documentary and book recommendation, diving into the stories that make sport so compelling. “Elis James and Mike Bubbins are unreasonably hilarious.” — The Telegraph “A haven where they ramble on about classic clips and random recollections.” — The Guardian Better known as Distant Pod, the show is a multi-award winner, created and produced by ARIA Gold Award winner Steff Garrero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 HR AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS CLUB EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Elis James & Mike Bubbins

    This is an exclusive Part 3 Q&A with Elis James and Mike Bubbins, answering listener questions from the Patreon Facebook group. 🎟️ Final tickets warning 🎟️ The ONLY shows left are Hackney Empire, London (April 7th & 8th) — and they are on the verge of selling out. Don’t miss your chance: https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live Expect honesty, and plenty of nonsense as Elis and Mike take on your questions.

    21 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 2)

    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 👉 For Part 3 (Q&A), subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 1)

    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 👉 Want the full episode (including Part 3 Q&A)? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    He Has Risen: 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 Episode 211 Come and see us LIVE in London on Tuesday and Wednesday https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  5. 3 APR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mainland (pt 3)

    The bonus section — where things often get even stranger. 🎟️ Hackney tickets: https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live 🎤 Mike tour: https://mikebubbins.com/ ❤️ Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020 🎧 PART 3 (Bonus Content) Steff: Thierry Henry comeback https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a7R64kSx2Dw Mike: Dropkicking is easy https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVg5SECkW5K/?igsh=NzZoZDFrMGgwaWJi Elis: Glenn Webbe on top 5s https://www.instagram.com/p/DVX3W4HgNDR/?img_index=1&igsh=MTdlMjQwMm4yaWg3cg==

    46 min

  6. 2 APR

    Mainland (pt 2)

    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 https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live 🎤 Mike tour: https://mikebubbins.com/ ❤️ 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. 🔒 Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and Part 3 every week as a bonus episode. 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 30 MAR

    Mainland (pt 1)

    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: 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 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 🔒 Subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 as exclusive bonus content every week. 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 16min

  8. 29 MAR

    Veg: 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. Come and see us LIVE in London in April https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live 🛍️ 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.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
See All (704)

Hosts & Guests

4.8
out of 5
3,182 Ratings

About

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero — and you don’t need to like sport to be completely hooked. Elis is the king of Welsh podcasting & Mike Bubbins is TV’s Tony Mammoth. Each week you get two episodes Part 1 is fast, funny and chaotic — a stream of clips, sporting moments and internet oddities pulled apart with strong opinions and zero expertise. Part 2 slows things down with a documentary and book recommendation, diving into the stories that make sport so compelling. “Elis James and Mike Bubbins are unreasonably hilarious.” — The Telegraph “A haven where they ramble on about classic clips and random recollections.” — The Guardian Better known as Distant Pod, the show is a multi-award winner, created and produced by ARIA Gold Award winner Steff Garrero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Nata Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    704
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nata Media
  • Show Website
    The Socially Distant Sports Bar
  • Provider
    NATA MEDIA LTD

You Might Also Like