Welcome to Part 2 of the tenth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This episode features more of our favourite moments from across the Distant Pod universe, including clips and conversations from the regular podcast, Michael Owen's Movie Club and Hoffi Pod.

As we've said before, we don't really do seasons. We don't disappear for a fortnight and leave you staring at an empty podcast feed wondering whether we've all taken up paddleboarding.

We like turning up every week.

So whilst we're taking a brief break from the usual...

Welcome to Part 1 of the tenth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This week we've gone back through the archives and picked out some of our favourite moments from across the Distant Pod universe, including highlights from the regular podcast, Michael Owen's Movie Club and Hoffi Pod.

Unlike many podcasts, we don't really work in seasons. We don't disappear for two weeks, leave the feed empty and then return with a photo of a notebook claiming we've been developing ideas.

We like putting something out every week.

So...

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 our very first Episode called Do We Not Like This?

We’ve gone right the way back to celebrate the life of Kevin Keegan.

Elis...

Welcome to Part 2 of the ninth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This episode features more of our favourite moments from the regular podcast over the last two years.

As we've mentioned before, we don't really do seasons. We don't disappear for a couple of weeks and leave the feed empty while everyone wonders whether we're coming back.

We like putting something out every week.

So whilst we're taking a short break from the usual routine, we've been digging through the archives and pulling together some of the clips...

Welcome to the ninth Best Of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

This is a collection of some of our favourite moments from the regular podcast over the last two years.

Unlike many podcasts, we don't work in seasons. We don't vanish for a fortnight, leave the feed empty and then return pretending it was all part of a carefully considered strategy.

We put something out every week.

So while we're taking a brief pause from the usual format, we've gone back through the archives and picked out some of...

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 our spin off podcast Michael Owen’s Movie Club - which is available on patreon.com/distantpod

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THIS IS PART 2 of our episode with special guest Nish Kumar.

LISTEN TO PART 1 first.

Nish is one of Britain's most acclaimed comedians, broadcasters and podcasters. He is best known as the host of The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, as co-host of the hugely popular political podcast Pod Save the UK, and for his award-winning stand-up shows that have toured across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America.

Nish joins Elis, Mike and Steff for a conversation that covers golf collapses, cricket greatness and Sir Alex...

Our special guest this week is Nish Kumar.

Nish is one of Britain's most acclaimed comedians, broadcasters and podcasters. He is best known as the host of The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, as co-host of the hugely popular political podcast Pod Save the UK, and for his award-winning stand-up shows that have toured across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America.

Nish joins Elis, Mike and Steff for a conversation that covers golf collapses, cricket greatness and Sir Alex Ferguson -PART 2 is out on Friday!!

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 I Am The Catman

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Welcome the Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This is the second half of our live show from the Hackney Empire on Wednesday 8th April, with special guest Charlie Baker.

Charlie is a comedian, actor, singer and sports fan who brings exactly the sort of live-wire energy this podcast needs when it is standing on a stage, looking out at a crowd of dozens, and pretending not to notice the empty seats.

Have a listen to the first half, The Hackney...

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Welcome to Part 1 of this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

This is the first half of our live show from the Hackney Empire on Wednesday 8th April, recorded in front of a crowd of some people.

Our very special guest was the brilliant Charlie Baker — comedian, actor, singer, sports obsessive and one of the funniest live performers around. Charlie joins the boys on stage for a night...

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 You're On Drugs, Old Man

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Welcome to Friday’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

Elis brings in Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game, a documentary about football, comedy and the strange hold the game has on people.

Steff has chosen Humans Not Robots: When Elite Sport and Real Life Collide by Michail Antonio, a book about the human reality behind elite sport — pressure, expectation, identity, vulnerability and what happens when real life crashes into professional performance.

The Socially Distant Sports bar features Mike Bubbins from TV's Mamm...

Welcome to Wednesday’s Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

You'll know Elis from "Elis & John" and Mike from his TV show "Mammoth"

This week, Elis brings in Roy Keane on relationship issues, Mike has Kevin Sinfield, and Steff has found Scotland fans at the baseball.

There is emotional intelligence from unexpected places, sporting greatness, travelling supporters, and the usual attempt to keep a sports podcast somewhere near the subject of sport.

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Elis: Roy Ke...

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 Michael Owen’s Movie Club - one of our bonus podcasts over on patreon.com/distantpod

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

You might know Elis from his podcast with John Robins "Elis & John" and Mike from his sitcom "Mammoth"

Mike brings in an interview with Aussie Rules player Mark “Jacko” Jackson, the cult figure who became known for his personality, performances and unpredictable energy - hence the title of the episode... 

https://youtu.be/LxOljBVil2g

Elis has chosen the book Wide Eyed and Legless by Jeff Connor, the story of th...

Welcome to this week’s Socially Distant Sports Bar.

It's an award-winning comedy and sports podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

It is a show about sport, but not just scores and fixtures. Each week the boys use clips, documentaries, books and sporting stories as a way into funny, nostalgic and unpredictable conversations about life, Wales, friendship, family, old telly and the strange emotional pull of sport.

Elis James is a comedian and broadcaster known for Elis & John while Mike Bubbins is a comedian and actor known for Ma...

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.

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Part 2 of the live show from Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre.

Elis James returns to Carmarthen for a special live recording of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, joined by Mike Bubbins and producer Steff Garrero.

After a short interval — and a pizza in the dressing room — the second half picks up with the crowd fully involved and the conversation that bit looser.

This time, the lads take in 1970s wrestling and sports fandom at its most intense, Elis tries to work out exactly what wakeboarding is, and Steff brings in a story...

Elis James returns to Carmarthen for a special live recording of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, joined by Mike Bubbins and producer Steff Garrero.

Recorded at the Lyric Theatre in front of a sold‑out crowd packed with Elis’ family and friends, this is a proper homecoming show — warm, lively and a bit looser than usual.

In the first half, the conversation ranges from Don Revie’s famously unconventional man‑management techniques, to the realities of Sunday League football, and a brilliant story involving a teacher unexpectedly outsprinting an entire class.

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 187: I Think She Could Believe Her Luck (Pt 1)

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

This week, it’s a FIFA World Cup Special — a deep dive into the moments, players and chaos that make the tournament what it is.

Yes, we’ve gone slightly SEO‑friendly this week — so you’ll see names like Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Kylian Mbappé, alongside phrases like World Cup highlights and...

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside producer Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

This week, it’s a FIFA World Cup Special — a deep dive into the moments, players and chaos that make the tournament what it is.

Yes, we’ve gone for a slightly SEO‑friendly title — which is why this description also includes names like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Zinedi...

Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

This week the broadcasting legend Bob Harris announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2.

Bob was a guest on the podcast in 2024, so we’ve dug out our favourite bit of Bob.

This is from 223: Bob Harris

Get Well Soon Bob xx

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 The Socially Distant Sports Bar, with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

Elis is best known as co‑host of Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Mike is a television writer and star of Mammoth, bringing his own grounded, funny perspective on sport and life. Together, they offer a conversational, humorous take on sport that doesn’t rely on expertise — just curiosity and strong opinions.

The discussion is driven by a documentary exploring football in Senegal, made by a former professional footballer turned filmmaker, offering an insider...

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

You don’t need to love sport — or even understand it — to enjoy it.

For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

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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 “The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo?”

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Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Across this episode, David joins Elis...

Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garr...

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 “Adam Hurrey”

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Part 2 of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where the conversation turns to the stories behind sport.

Join Elis James and Mike Bubbins as they deep dive into sports.

This week, the focus is on cycling legend Eddy Merckx, using a classic documentary as a starting point, alongside a book exploring participation and inclusion in sport.

As ever, you don’t need to have seen or read anything — the discussion goes where it goes.

PART 2

Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — sport, stories and whatever else comes up.

PART 1

The usual mix of catch‑up and clips — from early 90s nostalgia to gymnastics for all and things that just make no sense.

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 “His Guts Split Open And It Was The King Of Spades”

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the iconic Hackney Empire in London in front of an audience.

This is Distant Pod on stage — bigger, louder and slightly more chaotic.

PART 2

Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Steff Garrero bring you a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the iconic Hackney Empire in London in front of a "packed" audience.

This is Distant Pod on stage — bigger, louder and slightly more chaotic.

PART 1

The first half of the live show, as the lads ease into proceedings before things inevitably escalate.

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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 “Danny Wallace”

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and producer Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar. 

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Part 2 slows things down — slightly — for a classic Sports Bar deeper dive.

PART 2

Mike Documentary: Ivor Allchurch

A look at the “Golden Boy of Welsh Football” — a Swansea and Newcastle legend who represented Wales at the 1958 World Cup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxyTRf8qTJg

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Elis James (Elis James & John Robins), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and producer Steff Garrero return for another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — where sport, culture and conversational cul‑de‑sacs collide.

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PART 1

The lads catch up on the week before wandering into a discussion that starts with sport and ends somewhere deep inside a Carry On film.

Mike and Elis take in an England cricketer having a go at Major League Baseball, Elis continues his fascina...

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 “Sugared Alpen”

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return with another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — a podcast that uses sport to talk about life, culture, history and whatever else comes up.

Part 2 of this week’s episode — a documentary and a book used mainly as springboards for stories and digressions.

PART 2