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The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Nata Media
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 21 • SUBSCRIBER EARLY ACCESS

    Mario (pt 3)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 APPLE SUBS – PART 3 (Bonus Content) Mike: Canadian Premier League Final https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7KKCDDY-3/ Elis: Man Utd training in the 60s https://x.com/manutdheritage/status/2005717295423946864 Steff: Pete Dawkins https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/1991135936701206656 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQ0y11mPrw https://x.com/armywp_football/status/1733228815013306618

    33 min

  2. FEB 20 • SUBSCRIBER EARLY ACCESS

    Mario (pt 2)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 APPLE SUBS – PART 2 Mike Documentary: Terry Yorath — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b08ps93g Elis Book: Test Cricket: A History — https://amzn.to/4rzgpvu

    26 min

  3. 4H AGO

    Mario (pt 1)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 PART 1 – Episode 299 Mike’s clip: Osi and Jasonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtOnBODPNI/ Elis’s clip: Cantrell Farm, mid-90shttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfD_ECiY_H/ Steff’s clips: Making Golf Balls (1966 & 2010s)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-0U_R8zwkkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUjV0ipBvJY 🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ 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 🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  4. 3D AGO

    Carling: 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 one is from Episode 163 "What Kind Of Carling Goes Well With Fish?" Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ 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 🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  5. 4D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Zex (pt 3)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 APPLE SUBS – PART 3 (Bonus Content) Mike’s clip: Dai Young on being a Dad and a coach https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MG9yFtnPe/ Elis’s clip: Playing football at 84 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTCPim9D0KX/ Steff’s clip: Tokyo Marathon https://www.instagram.com/reel/DReCO9NiFHN/

    39 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Zex (pt 2)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 PART 2 – Episode 298 In Part 2 this week: Elis’s documentary pick: The Daring Roadhttps://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.570092d8-99c6-4952-8b27-91907c07022a Steff’s book pick: Commander in Cheat by Rick Reillyhttps://amzn.to/4aylJtg 🔒 Upgrade to Apple Subscriptions (Distant Pod Bonus Club) for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ 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 🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  7. FEB 11

    Zex (pt 1)

    Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed. 🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 🎧 PART 1 – Episode 298 In Part 1 this week: Mike’s clip: Jackie Stewart’s butterhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTaAqv-EovP/ Elis’s clips: “We never lose at Fratton Park”https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/2005935138895733221https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/2005927338374996334 Steff’s clip: Alexahttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DNg-IvQymUl/ 🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content. Search “Distant Pod Bonus Club” on Apple Podcasts. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ 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 🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. FEB 8

    Sexy Neanderthal: 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 one is from our spin off podcast Hoffi Pod - you can subscribe to Hoffi Pod on ptreon.com/distantpod  Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ 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 🎟️ TOUR 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
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Hosts & Guests

4.8
out of 5
100 Ratings

About

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Nata Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    676
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nata Media
  • Show Website
    The Socially Distant Sports Bar
  • Provider
    NATA MEDIA LTD

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