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
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🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 250
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another episode of sporting chaos, dubious research, and laugh-out-loud banter. This week, we’re tackling everything from weightlifting in the '60s to a rugby upset that left Wales scratching their heads. Grab yourself a pint (or a cup of tea) and enjoy the ride.
"Like sitting in the pub with three blokes who’ve nicked your chair but made you laugh so much you don’t care."
✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?
Here’s what’s in store:
Larry Csonka’s NFL legend: Mike dives into one of the greatest football careers of all time.
Weightlifting nostalgia: Elis takes us back to 1965 with feats of strength and plenty of retro charm.
Rugby shocker: Steff relives the Northern Division's historic win over New Zealand in 1979.
Plus: fencing rockstars, Bridgend beating Wales, Denis Law’s iconic career, and much more!
💡 Why Join Patreon?
Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and the perks are top-notch:
Bonus Content: Get 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, and more nonsense.
Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.
Gift Memberships: Give your mates the joy of exclusive podcast gold.
Direct Support: Every penny helps keep the podcast going (and Mike in his collection of retro cars).
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re masterpieces or just mad.
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250: That's So Cool (Pt 1)
Episode 495
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • Duration 01:02:34
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 250
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another episode of sporting chaos, dubious research, and laugh-out-loud banter. This week, we’re tackling everything from weightlifting in the '60s to a rugby upset that left Wales scratching their heads. Grab yourself a pint (or a cup of tea) and enjoy the ride.
"Like sitting in the pub with three blokes who’ve nicked your chair but made you laugh so much you don’t care."
✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?
Here’s what’s in store:
Larry Csonka’s NFL legend: Mike dives into one of the greatest football careers of all time.
Weightlifting nostalgia: Elis takes us back to 1965 with feats of strength and plenty of retro charm.
Rugby shocker: Steff relives the Northern Division's historic win over New Zealand in 1979.
Plus: fencing rockstars, Bridgend beating Wales, Denis Law’s iconic career, and much more!
💡 Why Join Patreon?
Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and the perks are top-notch:
Bonus Content: Get 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, and more nonsense.
Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.
Gift Memberships: Give your mates the joy of exclusive podcast gold.
Direct Support: Every penny helps keep the podcast going (and Mike in his collection of retro cars).
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re masterpieces or just mad.
🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
Robomam: PS115
Episode 494
Sunday, February 2, 2025 • Duration 07:12
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
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📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “Episode 222”, it’s a laugh-out-loud moment you won’t want to miss.
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their favorite non-sports clips.
🎉 Ready to join the fun?
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Start listening and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate destination for laughs, sports, and stories.
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🛒
249: Exiting The Ralgex Era (Pt 2)
Episode 493
Friday, January 31, 2025 • Duration 38:32
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 249
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of sporting nonsense, barely-researched opinions, and jaw-dropping clips. This week’s show dives into everything from rugby legends to the ridiculous sexism still alive in sport. Grab a pint and settle in – it’s going to be a good one.
“Sounds like a bunch of children bantering about a teacher in detention.”
✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?
Here’s what we’ve got lined up:
Buccaneers' balls – Mike unravels an NFL mystery.
Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Elis explores the highs and lows of being a strongman.
Sexism in sport: Steff brings us the jaw-dropping tale of a female ski jumper who won a set of towels instead of cash.
Plus: rugby nostalgia, foggy NFL games, Brian Clough’s political moment, and much more!
💡 Why Join Patreon?
Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and it’s packed with perks.
Bonus Content: 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, more chaos.
Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.
Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to endless entertainment.
Direct Support: Every penny goes into keeping the pod going (and Mike’s cars).
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re brilliant or bonkers.
🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
249: Exiting The Ralgex Era (Pt 1)
Episode 492
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • Duration 01:12:57
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 249
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of sporting nonsense, barely-researched opinions, and jaw-dropping clips. This week’s show dives into everything from rugby legends to the ridiculous sexism still alive in sport. Grab a pint and settle in – it’s going to be a good one.
“Sounds like a bunch of children bantering about a teacher in detention.”
✨ What’s on This Week’s Episode?
Here’s what we’ve got lined up:
Buccaneers' balls – Mike unravels an NFL mystery.
Eddie Hall gets a kicking – Elis explores the highs and lows of being a strongman.
Sexism in sport: Steff brings us the jaw-dropping tale of a female ski jumper who won a set of towels instead of cash.
Plus: rugby nostalgia, foggy NFL games, Brian Clough’s political moment, and much more!
💡 Why Join Patreon?
Patreon is the best way to support the pod, and it’s packed with perks.
Bonus Content: 30 minutes of exclusive material every week – more laughs, more clips, more chaos.
Iconic Extras: Access Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club whenever you like.
Gift Memberships: Treat a mate to endless entertainment.
Direct Support: Every penny goes into keeping the pod going (and Mike’s cars).
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: The lads review sports films, whether they’re brilliant or bonkers.
🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
Turkey Hunt: PS114
Episode 491
Sunday, January 26, 2025 • Duration 12:04
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “201: The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo? ”, it’s a laugh-out-loud moment you won’t want to miss.
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their favorite non-sports clips.
🎉 Ready to join the fun?
Sign up for the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and get access to these bonus podcasts and more!
Start listening and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate destination for laughs, sports, and stories.
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/distant Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!
If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇
248: Sparky’s Thighs (Pt 2)
Episode 490
Friday, January 24, 2025 • Duration 42:20
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Sparky’s Thighs
Elis James (Elis & John, Oh, What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with a thigh-slappingly good episode filled with rugby legends, iconic football moments, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. In Episode 248: Sparky’s Thighs, the lads dive into the career of Welsh football great Mark Hughes, plus a whole lot more.
✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode?
This week, you’ll hear about:
The magic and power of Mark Hughes in Welsh football history
NFL’s behind-the-scenes action with Rich Russo
Rugby brilliance from France v Wales 1987
The rise (and fall) of Freddy Adu, the original football prodigy
Hidden gems like Gypsy Jem Mace and Olympic rugby triumphs
If you love a mix of sports history, quirky stories, and gut-busting banter, this episode is for you!
🗓 Episode Schedule
Part 1: Out Wednesday
Part 2: Out Friday
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