The Socially Distant Sports Bar

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”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Steff Documentary: Carts of DarknessA cult documentary following people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, who race shopping carts down steep hills while collecting bottles — blending danger, humour and a deeply human look at life on the edge of society.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-f_J6hV-gMike Book: Gypsy Jem Mace by Jeremy PoolmanA boxing biography Mike chose on the podcast over a year ago — and still hasn’t finished reading.https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/gypsy-jem-mace-book-jeremy-poolman-9780233002255🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero return with another trip to The Socially Distant Sports Bar — catching up on life, sport and culture with strong opinions and zero expertise.PART 1Elis and Mike catch up on their week, with the usual modern cultural references of Michael Heseltine and Karen Carpenter, before diving into the sporting moments that caught their attention.Elis: Reflecting on the career of Aaron Ramseyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pki069juAH8Mike: Emma Hayes on understanding menstrual cycles in elite women’s sporthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DW7ZwC6P-ZC/?igsh=MW44M3JibXNvdGo1aQ==Steff: Diego Maradona — and his unique relationship with the footballhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqzXw3fygBg👉 For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 “Stuck In The Middle With Poo”🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of this week’s episode — where the lads go deeper into the stories behind sport.🎧 PART 2 Elis Documentary: The Overlap – Gareth Balehttps://youtu.be/4HgfuJZVLHU?si=AAo7eHu2TliEND_4Steff Book: Runner’s World (Harry Styles edition)https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a70591239/harry-styles-marathon-haruki-murakami/?HearstNode=4F5F33FA2B5A7B34D4836F928AC01875D0201F6E0AB1D217C710F7BBF55D826D&utm_source=crm&utm_term=SUBS_N&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RNW_N_20260303_HS👉 For early, ad-free listening + Part 3 bonus content, subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero are back with another episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar — covering everything from elite sport to complete nonsense.The lads catch up on the week and dive into the best (and weirdest) sporting clips they’ve found:Elis: Wales losing to Waikatohttps://x.com/apsmrugby/status/2035398365630890338?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gMike: Jimmy Arias forehandhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ASoPigCyb/?mibextid=wwXIfrSteff: West Brom – Pride of the Midlandshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUgJ5U-EffT/?igsh=cTF1Y29ndjhudGht👉 For early, ad-free listening + Part 3 bonus content, subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts.Or head to patreon.com/distantpod🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 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 Hoffi Pod - you can only access that podcast via patreon.com/distantpod🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekly mix of sporting brilliance, nostalgia and complete nonsense.🎧 PART 2 (Early & Ad-Free)Mike Documentary:Final Siren: Inside the AFLhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0GHP5F7Q3/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rElis Book:Austerity Britain — David Kynastonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Austerity-Britain-1945-1951-Tales-Jerusalem/dp/0747599238AND Alternative Wales https://www.alternativewales.com/shop 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Socially Distant Sports Bar, Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you another batch of sporting clips, chaos and commentary — from world-class brilliance to complete nonsense.🎧 PART 1Elis: Tadej Pogacar is the greatesthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DWOPjUeieCR/?igsh=aXh4ZmhqNHNsb3pshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DWLtnkrAaEF/?igsh=MWp6NzQ4bW8xNDR5aw==Steff: Harry Styleshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUsge_gDACm/?igsh=MWppZ2ltdGVqcXdvdA==Mike: Every Sports Dochttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVnFBqAk2Yx/?igsh=N3RyNjVmNDE2cXIx🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Episode 228: It’s Kissing Time🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 2)Part 2 of our LIVE Cardiff show — and the crowd (and hosts) are a few drinks deeper…https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-liveFeaturing:Steff: Hull KR crowdhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DU85KI8DsbY/?igsh=MWlqMzJ3eG9xdWFkZA==Steff: Perfect for Runninghttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/DkRc0SIdO0kElis: High Jumphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVrDTyAjio4/?igsh=Y3liMWRsMzEyMGYz👉 For Part 3 (Q&A), subscribe on Apple Podcasts.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Night One at The New Theatre (Pt 1)Elis James – the king of Welsh podcasting – joins forces with TV’s Tony Mammoth, Mike Bubbins, and ARIA award-winning producer Steff Garrero for a LIVE episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, recorded at the New Theatre in Cardiff in front of a sold-out crowd.🚨 LAST REMAINING LIVE DATES 🚨London's Hackney Empire TONIGHT is the ONLY show left — and tickets are almost gone.https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-liveThis is Part 1 — the first half of the show, with:Mike: Golfhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVedLLGksz8/?igsh=cDk5a25ieDg4Mm91Elis: Sir Alechttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DV7J6eOgsQf/?igsh=MWlsNTJlNnFyZWxyeQ%3D%3DMike: Karmahttps://youtube.com/shorts/bIXPZwGUgW4?si=Jk3u2KnMWNK0mYnE👉 Want the full episode (including Part 3 Q&A)?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Episode 211Come and see us LIVE in London on Tuesday and Wednesday https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 305: MainlandStill gloriously obsessed with sport’s weirdest, funniest and most fascinating moments, Distant Pod continues to documentaries and books that make sport so compelling.🎟️ Hackney tickets - see us live next weekhttps://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎤 Mike tour:https://mikebubbins.com/❤️ Tops Off Vic fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020🎧 PART 2Steff’s documentary this week is The Track, a deep dive into Bosnia and the luge.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0G5647BLG/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_sr09b671_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0G56Q2S17&qid=1772611735930Mike’s book this week is slightly closer to home — Mike’s Wales Youth Rugby Programme... Bubbs' Sliding Doors moment.🔒 Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and Part 3 every week as a bonus episode.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 305: MainlandThree hundred episodes in and still finding brilliance in the strangest corners of sport, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, books and documentaries they’ve found.🎟️ Watch us live in Hackney:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎤 Mike is on tour in 2026:https://mikebubbins.com/❤️ Donate in memory of podcast legend Tops Off Vic:https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020🎧 PART 1Mike kicks things off with Tiger vs Boulder, a clip that perfectly captures the unpredictability (and occasional absurdity) of nature meeting sport.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTUF39EfBb/?igsh=MXg0NmdidHQzYWprZg=Elis brings a nostalgic gem — “And Ninian Park looks more like the San Siro!”https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny-Za-ryGukSteff rounds out Part 1 with a pair of clips from Canadahttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUyT1FQDtoX/?igsh=dzdrZGx3enQycmx6https://www.youtube.com/shorts/naGpZhyJP0s🔒 Subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 as exclusive bonus content every week.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Come and see us LIVE in London in April https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still gloriously obsessed with the brilliance and absurdity of sport, Distant Pod continues to explore the clips, stories and ideas that make sport endlessly fascinating.🎟️ Hackney tickets:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎤 Mike tour:https://mikebubbins.com/❤️ Tops Off Vic fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020🎧 PART 2Elis’s documentary pick is Jim Mills: Jacko’s Sporting Almanac, a deep dive into one of sport’s great collectors and chroniclers.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b08qggc1?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobileSteff’s book this week is Good Coach, Bad Coach by Simon Harling, exploring what separates effective coaching from the rest — and what really drives performance.https://store.simonharling.blog/🔒 Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and Part 3 every week as a bonus episode.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three hundred episodes in and still digging up gold from sport’s strangest corners, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, books and documentaries they’ve found — from elite performance to absolute chaos.🎟️ Watch us live in Hackney:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎤 Mike is on tour in 2026:https://mikebubbins.com/❤️ Donate in memory of podcast legend Tops Off Vic:https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-bubbins-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020🎧 PART 1Elis brings a brilliant reality check with real people attempting marathon pace, a reminder of just how extreme elite endurance really is.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SRYtn0j5ccASteff shares a deceptively simple but strangely gripping clip simply titled “Stairs” — one of those bits of internet sport-adjacent content that becomes oddly compelling.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bHT_jZvQDsMike rounds things off with Rhys Carré, showcasing the power and personality of the Welsh rugby star.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVj19MfDMV5/?igsh=NzUzb2JjY2lqZWp3🔒 Subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 as exclusive bonus content every week.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 193: His Guts Split Open And It Was The King Of SpadesCome and see us LIVE in London in April https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔒 Subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early, ad-free Parts 1 and 2 — plus Part 3 every week as exclusive bonus content.Over 300 episodes deep and still gloriously sidetracked, Distant Pod is where Mike, Elis and Steff explore the brilliance, nostalgia and absurdity of sport through the clips, documentaries and books that caught their attention this week.🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATECardiff and Carmarthen are now completely sold out — thank you so much to everyone who’s coming along.The only remaining shows on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th, and there are only a handful of seats left.🎫 Tickets:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎧 PART 2Steff Documentary:The Toughest Tug of War Team in the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxo3JPdWHXoMike Book (chosen by Elis James):More Than a Shirt — Joey D’Ursohttps://amzn.to/3P81qec🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔒 Subscribe to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts for early, ad-free Parts 1 and 2 — plus Part 3 every week as exclusive bonus content.Over 300 episodes in and still discovering sporting brilliance in the strangest corners of the internet, Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero bring you the best clips, documentaries and books they’ve found that week. From legendary sporting nostalgia to total nonsense, it’s a fast-moving tour through the world of sport.🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATEOur live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets.That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.And even those are very close to selling out, with only a handful of seats left in the stalls.🎫 Grab tickets here:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎧 PART 1Mike: Newport RFChttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUA3QPkCINR/?igsh=MzdpMTY5endzMzRnElis: Peter Beardsleyhttps://x.com/sid_lambert/status/2018588358193062387Steff: Is that you Maureen?https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSzyZL3DBEl/🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 202: Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam from “Big Kick Energy”Come and see us LIVE in London in April https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a weekly podcast where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero explore the funniest, strangest and most brilliant moments in sport through clips, documentaries and books.🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATEOur live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.🎫 Get tickets here: https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎧 Subscribe to the Apple Premium version for an extra episode every week and the full Distant Pod archive.PART 2Mike Documentary – Elwayhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81660046Elis Book – Road Captain by Luke Rowehttps://amzn.to/4udh7Rl🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re new to The Socially Distant Sports Bar, welcome. Each week Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero bring you the best sporting clips, documentaries and books they’ve found — celebrating the weird, wonderful and occasionally ridiculous world of sport.🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATEOur live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.🎫 Get tickets here: https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-live🎧 For an extra weekly episode plus the full archive, subscribe to our Apple Premium channel.PART 1Steff: Keith the Pole Vaulterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8e42UsWr58Mike: Augie Garridohttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUBnainiSzt/?igsh=YmM5aGZpaW9ia2plElis: Boxing cliphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4fH7jjKzK/?igsh=em9tbjB6bm1qbWIy🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎟️ LIVE SHOW UPDATEOur live shows in Cardiff (March 20 & 21) and Carmarthen (April 24) are now completely sold out — thank you so much if you’ve already grabbed tickets. We honestly can’t wait to see you all.That means the only shows with seats left on this run are our two nights at Hackney Empire in London on April 7th and 8th.There are just a handful of seats left in the stalls, so if you were thinking about coming along to the London shows, now is definitely the time to grab them.🎫 Get tickets here:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-liveCheck out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 301: Mr SassoonOver 300 episodes deep and still gloriously sidetracked, Distant Pod is where Elis, Mike and Steff explore sport’s brilliance, absurdity and nostalgia through the clips, documentaries and books that caught their attention this week.🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUNSteff completed the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer on sunday👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 2 – Episode 301Steff Documentary: The Little Prince and The Big Fighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkEMVd5NjBgMike Book: The Captain Class by Sam Walkerhttps://amzn.to/3OiNPA2🔒 Upgrade to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 301: Mr SassoonOver 300 episodes in and still finding sporting gold in the strangest corners of the internet, Distant Pod is the 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, it’s a fast-moving, funny tour through sport and culture — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUNSteff finished the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer on Sunday, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 1 – Episode 301 (Free)Mike: Jimmy on Bill Belichickhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUElmtCD6C6/Mike: LT on Bill Belichickhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUCN1c9DwfA/Elis: The only Wales try of the 1995 Five Nationshttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/181HjGn2SP/Steff: Nutterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkVZm5UuXIs🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Episode 188: A Mug Of KenCaféCheck out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 300: Maybe Start With Public SpeakingDistant 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.🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 2 – Episode 300Elis Documentary: Flo Jo: A Daughter’s Lovehttps://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.6fda2c47-6ef2-415d-ab31-d889eacc240bSteff Book/Find: Lee Child using footballers’ names in Jack Reacher bookshttps://www.reddit.com/r/footballcliches/comments/1gnw5d7/footballers_names_in_jack_reacher_things_again/🔒 Upgrade to Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 1 – Episode 300 (Free)Elis: Sign languagehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTmdmaxCsBP/Steff: No tracksuitshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSphmvCCsWD/Mike: Kirk Cousinshttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DSYbctrjBG4/🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Episode 171: Gordon Smart, Live in Islington (a)Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 2 – Episode 299 Mike’s documentary pick: Terry Yorathhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b08ps93gElis’s book pick: Test Cricket: A History — Tim Wigmorehttps://amzn.to/4rzgpvu🔒 Upgrade to Apple Subscriptions (Distant Pod Bonus Club) for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 1 – Episode 299 Mike’s clip: Osi and Jasonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtOnBODPNI/Elis’s clip: Cantrell Farm, mid-90shttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfD_ECiY_H/Steff’s clips: Making Golf Balls (1966 & 2010s)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-0U_R8zwkkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUjV0ipBvJY🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Episode 163 "What Kind Of Carling Goes Well With Fish?"Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 2 – Episode 298In Part 2 this week:Elis’s documentary pick: The Daring Roadhttps://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.570092d8-99c6-4952-8b27-91907c07022aSteff’s book pick: Commander in Cheat by Rick Reillyhttps://amzn.to/4aylJtg🔒 Upgrade to Apple Subscriptions (Distant Pod Bonus Club) for early, ad-free Parts 1 & 2 — and get Part 3 as exclusive bonus content.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon for Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5🎧 PART 1 – Episode 298 In Part 1 this week:Mike’s clip: Jackie Stewart’s butterhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTaAqv-EovP/Elis’s clips: “We never lose at Fratton Park”https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/2005935138895733221https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/2005927338374996334Steff’s clip: Alexahttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DNg-IvQymUl/🔒 Want more? Join Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Subscriptions to get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free — plus Part 3 exclusively as bonus content. Search “Distant Pod Bonus Club” on Apple Podcasts.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RUNSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5In Part 2, the focus shifts to elite winter sport, Olympic-level pressure, and high-performance competition.Steff recommends the documentary Scotty James: Pipe Dream — a deep dive into Winter Olympics snowboarding, an elite athlete, and the mental toll of competing at the highest levelhttps://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=82184420Mike chooses the book “I Can’t Stop Thinking About VAR”, with help from Elis — a sharp, funny look at football’s ongoing relationship with technology, refereeing, and modern rule-makinghttps://amzn.to/4qC8wWeA perfect listen for fans of Winter Olympics documentaries, snow sports, and how sport evolves under pressure.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5PART 1Elis brings a classic Not The Nine O’Clock News sketch featuring John McEnroe, a perfect collision of sport and comedyhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fd90m3xKfl8Mike picks comedian Charlie Baker’s take on VAR, capturing everything confusing, frustrating, and faintly ridiculous about modern footballhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfpkJnjI3Z/?igsh=MTNhdHQzb3NwcXVlMA==Steff chooses a brutally accurate reel on the worst possible playlists to run to, guaranteed to ruin your PBhttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DRn1HYViia5/🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get Part 1 & Part 2 early access and advert free as well as Part 3 as bonus content every week.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 support. 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5This one is from Episode 180: I Do Not Get DOMS, I Don't Believe In ItCheck out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5 Mike recommends Netflix’s The Seat — a gripping sports documentary exploring the highest level of motorsport, offering rare insight into Formula 1 and the pressures behind the scenes.Elis follows with Miguel Delaney’s States of Play, a must-read for anyone interested in football governance, ownership models, regulation, and the future of the gamePART 2Mike Documentary: The Seat👉 Watch on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/watch/82051628?source=35Elis Book: States of Play by Miguel Delaney👉 Buy herehttps://amzn.to/4rcUEkU🍏 Want more?Part 3 is available as bonus content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 1Elis: Jackie Grealish👉 Watch herehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVjR6DgKID/?igsh=eGh5aHZpYndybnZpMike: Chris Kamara👉 Watch herehttps://www.facebook.com/share/r/19ZkpdC2ES/?mibextid=wwXIfrSteff: High Fives👉 Watch herehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4AyQ3iknQ/?igsh=MTJyNGlxNDVsbmM1eg==🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 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 store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🍏 APPLE BONUS CLUB Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts to get:Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-freePart 3 every week as exclusive bonus contentExtra clips, extended commentary, and zero adsDistant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis, Mike, and Steff explore the week’s best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments — from iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, with strong opinions guaranteed.This week’s episode features cycling, athletics, and classic moments from sport’s past, all curated by Geraint himself.Geraint Thomas Clips:Jan Ullrich — 1997 Tour de France Win“This is the clip that really got me hooked on cycling.”https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stwxONV21pw&pp=ygUcamFuIHVsbHJpY2ggMTk5NyBhbHBlIGQnaHVleg%3D%3DColin Jackson Highlightshttps://youtu.be/QLcgbjTe7lE?si=ZfA8__WaarXppJNmhttps://youtu.be/kYUvsNMLXH0?si=bKnzuCep0G1tSZJB🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 — from iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, with strong opinions guaranteed.This week’s episode features cycling, athletics, and classic moments from sport’s past, all curated by Geraint himself.Geraint Thomas Clips:Jan Ullrich — 1997 Tour de France Win“This is the clip that really got me hooked on cycling.”https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stwxONV21pw&pp=ygUcamFuIHVsbHJpY2ggMTk5NyBhbHBlIGQnaHVleg%3D%3DColin Jackson Highlightshttps://youtu.be/QLcgbjTe7lE?si=ZfA8__WaarXppJNmhttps://youtu.be/kYUvsNMLXH0?si=bKnzuCep0G1tSZJB🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chesney: PS165Welcome 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: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 2): Episode 294Distant 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 2Steff Documentary: Gold Fever👉 Watch herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylFsFwykDREMike Book: Hymns and Arias by Max Boyce👉 Buy herehttps://amzn.to/3La7Ojx🍏 Want Part 3?Part 3 is available exclusively via the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts — ad-free bonus content every week.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed.PART 1Elis: Sunderland shithousery👉 Watch herehttps://x.com/stokeyyg2/status/2000236723775910350?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: Microsoft Excel World Championships👉 Short clip 1https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7vPaLtbuCcE👉 Short clip 2https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5ojuEAJM2JM👉 Full videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLY4JjoR30oMike: Phillip Rivers👉 Cliphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSF4QBIEVXU/?igsh=MWtwbmY4cmxjdG93cQ==👉 BBC Sport articlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/cy84vg56pq0o👉 Additional cliphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGPKx6kl8g/?igsh=MTBjYWJ2bm1iMmhtMg==🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 strong opinions guaranteed.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-out live shows, and a reputation for brilliantly observed comedy about modern life, masculinity, and social awkwardness.👉 Watch George’s comedy here:https://www.georgelewiscomedian.com/🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — WE NEED YOULondon is the big push — grab your tickets now.🎟️ distantpod.com/live🎧 PART 2 — Guest ClipsComedian George Lewis continues his tour through the clips that shaped him — this one is a nostalgia-drenched football tripGeorge Lewis: Posts on local Facebook groupshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DHXuyWgMOb6/?igsh=MWFjZjM3cTdiYnoxMg==George’s Pick — Champions League Final 1999“Massively nostalgic for me — plus I’ve got a story about actually going to the final… and everything going wrong.”https://youtu.be/cmtmojTSRR8?si=N4z0MmhZ9XNJvASY🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.