The Socially Distant Sports Bar

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.

Episodes

January 27, 2026 β€’ 72 mins

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 β€” no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.

PART 1

Elis: Jackie Grealish

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Mike: Ch...

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 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 

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January 22, 2026 β€’ 26 mins

Geraint Thomas β€” Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours β€” 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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January 20, 2026 β€’ 30 mins

Geraint Thomas β€” Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours β€” 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 β€” ...

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January 17, 2026 β€’ 14 mins


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 


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January 15, 2026 β€’ 39 mins

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 β€” from genuine sporting greatness to complete oddities.

PART 2

Steff Documentary: Gold Fever

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Mike Book: Hymns and Arias by Max Boyce

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January 13, 2026 β€’ 67 mins

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...

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January 10, 2026 β€’ 12 mins

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:

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Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.

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January 8, 2026 β€’ 30 mins

Episode 293 β€” 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 β€” with zero expertise required and stro...

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January 6, 2026 β€’ 32 mins

Episode 293 β€” Guest Episode: George Lewis (Pt 1)


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🎧 PART 1 β€” Guest Clips


This week we’re joined by George Lewis β€” 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...

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January 3, 2026 β€’ 6 mins

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:

πŸ›’ sdsb2025.myshopify.com

Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.

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January 1, 2026 β€’ 31 mins

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 β€” HELP US FILL THEM

London is the big push β€” we’d love to see you there.

🎟️ distantpod.com/live


🎧 PART 2 β€” Documentary & ...

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December 30, 2025 β€’ 79 mins

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 β€” TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there β€” it’s our biggest push of the year.

Grab your s...

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December 27, 2025 β€’ 10 mins

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

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December 25, 2025 β€’ 36 mins

Episode 291 β€” Part 2


Distant Pod is a weekly celebration of sport, strange clips, forgotten documentaries, great books, and the occasional baffling decision. Hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero, it’s equal parts sporting joy, cultural curiosity, and absolute nonsense.


🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS β€” HELP US FILL THEM

London is the big one β€” please come along!

🎟️ distantpod.com/live


🎧 PART 2 β€” Documentary & Boo...

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December 23, 2025 β€’ 83 mins

Episode 291 β€” Part 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 β€” TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there β€” it’s our biggest push of the year.

Grab your ...

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December 20, 2025 β€’ 19 mins

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 227: Pampas Grass & Badminton


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December 18, 2025 β€’ 38 mins


Episode 290: I Hate Your Music (Pt 2)


Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.


🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS β€” SUPPORT THE BIG PUSH!

Help us fill the London shows β€” grab your tickets now: distantpod.com/live


🎧 Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts!

Subscribers get:

  • Parts 1 & 2 ea...
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December 16, 2025 β€’ 77 mins

Episode 290: I Hate Your Music (Pt 1)


Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.


🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS β€” TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there β€” it’s our biggest push of the year.

Get your seats while they’re still available: distantpod.com/live


🎧 Join the...

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December 13, 2025 β€’ 11 mins

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.

Joe Marler from Celebrity Traitors was on the pod this year - Here’s Part 1 and Part 2

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-spor...

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