Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say SorryElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingPART 1Elis: Big Jim CollieSteff: Steve BurtonMike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs TigerPART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final gameMike: Pre-season 😬Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Last Chance to Vote
🚨 Last Chance to Vote 🚨Today’s the FINAL day to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar in the British Podcast Awards.We’re not just trying to scrape into the Top 10 — we want to smash our way to the Top Spot. 🥈➡️🥇Mike’s even recorded a special voice note to encourage you lot. 🎙️😂👉 Vote here before midnight:https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingOver the last three years you’ve carried us from Top 20 → Top 5 → 2nd place.Now it’s time to take that final step.Thanks for backing us, as always — you’re the reason we keep doing this nonsense.Now go vote before those dirty boys at Help I Sexted My Boss beats us again…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genuinely helps.👉 Take 20 seconds to do it here: britishpodcastawards.com/votingTell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch!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 PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “57: Shower When Necessary”, it’s a laugh-out-loud moment you won’t want to miss.🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!That’s right – The Socially Distant Sports Bar is hitting the road in 2026! Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 April via distantpod.com/live📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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 favourite 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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280: When’s It Going Out? (Pt 2)
Episode 280: When’s It Going Out?This week features cycling farewells, Lions, rugby memories, and plenty of sporting oddities.Vote for us in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – it only takes 30 seconds and really helps us out: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingAnd don’t forget – the full story behind our titles (and loads of bonus content) is only available on Patreon.com/distantpod.Part 1Elis: The end of ITV CyclingSteff: LionsMike: What I miss about playing rugbyPart 2Mike Documentary: Jake Paul: The Problem ChildElis Book: The Official History of the Tour de FrancePart 3Steff: Budget Sky SportsMike: Kid at King of the ConeElis: Wales away to Kazakhstan, on the trainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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280: When’s It Going Out? (Pt 1)
Episode 280: When’s It Going Out?This week features cycling farewells, Lions, rugby memories, and plenty of sporting oddities.Vote for us in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – it only takes 30 seconds and really helps us out: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingAnd don’t forget – loads of bonus content is only available on Patreon.com/distantpod.Part 1Elis: The end of ITV CyclingSteff: LionsMike: What I miss about playing rugbyPart 2Mike Documentary: Jake Paul: The Problem ChildElis Book: The Official History of the Tour de FrancePart 3Steff: Budget Sky SportsMike: Kid at King of the ConeElis: Wales away to Kazakhstan, on the trainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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