The Socially Distant Sports Bar
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.
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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...
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 me...
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.
🏃♂️ CHARITY RUN
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and supp...
Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, books, documentaries, and sporting moments they’ve found online. Expect sporting brilliance, cultural oddities, and a healthy amount of nonsense.
🏃♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and support.
👉 Donate here: ht...
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.
🏃♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and suppor...
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st to sponsor him as he raises money for Orchid Cancer please click here https://www.justg...
Episode 296 (Pt 1)
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.
PART 1
Elis: Jackie Grealish
👉 Watch here
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVjR6DgKID/?igsh=eGh5aHZpYndybnZp
Mike: Ch...
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 Michael Owen’s Movie Club - you can listen to it by subscribing here - https://www.patreon.com/distantpod
Check out our brand-new merch...
Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero this week. He’s chosen a selection of clips that inspired him, fascinated him, or just made him laugh along the way.
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Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero this week. He’s chosen a selection of clips that inspired him, fascinated him, or just made him laugh along the way.
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis, Mike, and Steff explore the week’s best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments — ...
Chesney: PS165
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 242: Chesney Hawkes
Check out our brand-new merch store here:
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Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 2): Episode 294
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 genuine sporting greatness to complete oddities.
PART 2
Steff Documentary: Gold Fever
👉 Watch here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylFsFwykDRE
Mike Book: Hymns and Arias by Max Boyce
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Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 1): Episode 294 - Part 2 out on Friday, Part 3 via Apple Subscription.
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 inte...
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.
Check out our brand-new merch store here:
Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.
<...Episode 293 — Guest Episode: George Lewis (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 stro...
Episode 293 — Guest Episode: George Lewis (Pt 1)
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🎧 PART 1 — Guest Clips
This week we’re joined by George Lewis — comedian, writer, and one of Instagram’s fastest-rising comedy voices. George’s stand-up and sketches have earned him millions of views online, sold-o...
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.
Check out our brand-new merch store here:
Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.
<...Episode 292: Pillock (Pt 2)
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero bring you the best (and worst) of sport, culture, and internet oddities. Expect classic clips, documentaries, books, bizarre moments, and plenty of total nonsense along the way.
🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — HELP US FILL THEM
London is the big push — we’d love to see you there.
🎟️ distantpod.com/live
🎧 PART 2 — Documentary & ...
Episode 292: Pillock (Pt 1)
Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero bring you the best (and worst) of sport, culture, and internet oddities. Expect classic clips, documentaries, books, bizarre moments, and plenty of total nonsense along the way.
🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year.
Grab your s...
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 226: I Am Outdoorsy
Check out our brand-new merch store here:
Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and he...
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