The Socially Distant Sports Bar

The 20% (pt 1)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Philosopher: Pint Size

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Sondico Mills & Boons (Pt 2)

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🔒 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...

Sondico Mills & Boons (Pt 1)

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

🔒 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...

Big Kick Energy: Pint Size

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Piccalilli’s Like Pegging (pt 2)

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a weekly podcast where Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero explore the funniest, strangest and most brillian...

Piccalilli’s Like Pegging (pt 1)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, d...

Gareth Bale: Pint Size

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Mr Sassoon (pt 2)

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 301: Mr SassoonOver 300 episodes deep and still gloriously sidetracked, Distant Pod is where Elis, Mike and Steff explore sport’s brilliance...

Mr Sassoon (pt 1)

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 301: Mr SassoonOver 300 episodes in and still finding sporting gold in the strangest corners of the internet, Distant Pod is the weekly podcas...

KenCafé: Pint Size

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Maybe Start With Public Speaking (pt 2)

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Maybe Start With Public Speaking (pt 1)

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and spor...

Paul McCartney: Pint Size

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Mario (pt 2)

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and spor...

Mario (pt 1)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and spor...

Carling: Pint Size

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Zex (pt 2)

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and spor...

Zex (pt 1)

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and spor...

Sexy Neanderthal: Pint Size

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

A New Pair Of Trousers (pt 2)

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sp...

A New Pair Of Trousers (pt 1)

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, books, documentaries, and ...

DOMS: Pint Size

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Kissing Scholesy On The Lips (pt 2)

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sp...

Kissing Scholesy On The Lips (pt 1)

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, documentar...

Cold: Pint Size

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 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...

Geraint Thomas (pt 2)

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbin...

Geraint Thomas (pt 1)

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbin...

Chesney: Pint Size

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chesney: PS165Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod. We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecd...

Can I Go Rowing? (pt 2)

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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) c...

Can I Go Rowing? (pt 1)

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bub...

Conkers: Pint Size

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

George Lewis (pt 2)

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

George Lewis (pt 1)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 293 — Guest Episode: George Lewis (Pt 1)🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW!We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see yo...

Like: Pint Size

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Pillock (pt 2)

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Pillock (pt 1)

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Outdoorsy: PS162

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Siôn Corn (pt 2): 291

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 291 — Part 2Distant Pod is a weekly celebration of sport, strange clips, forgotten documentaries, great books, and the occasional baffling d...

Siôn Corn (pt 1): 291

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 291 — Part 1Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero bring you the best (and worst) of sport, cultu...

Dallas: PS161

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

I Hate Your Music (Pt 2): 290

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

I Hate Your Music (Pt 1): 290

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Joe Marler’s Tickle: PS160

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Snoring (Pt 2): 289

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. ...

Snoring (Pt 1): 289

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. ...

F-ing: PS159

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Sugared Alpen: 288 (Pt 2)

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. ...

Sugared Alpen: 288 (Pt 1)

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. ...

Empty Inside: PS158

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Fabio’s Goose: 287 (Pt 2)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, bo...

Fabio’s Goose: 287 (Pt 1)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, bo...

Mike Post: PS157

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

The Bounty Diet (Pt 2): 286

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, bo...

The Bounty Diet (Pt 1): 286

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — The Bounty Diet: 286Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with ...

Trees: PS156

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Charlie Baker (pt 2): 285

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode 285: Charlie Baker Guest Special PART 2We’ve got a proper treat this week — the brilliant comic and broadcaster Charlie Baker joins u...

Charlie Baker (pt 1): 285

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode 285: Charlie Baker Guest Special, PART 1We’ve got a proper treat this week — the brilliant comedian and broadcaster Charlie Baker joi...

Airport: PS155

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Pick Those Conkers Up (Pt 2): 284

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode 284We’re BACK! 🙌Yes — the free feed is alive again, the mics are hot, and all three of us are still arguing about sport, nostalgia...

Pick Those Conkers Up (Pt 1): 284

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode 284We’re BACK! 🙌Yes — the free feed is alive again, the mics are hot, and all three of us are still arguing about sport, nostalgia...

Mike’s Stomach: PS154

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Guess Who's Back: 283 (Pt 2)

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re BACK on the free feed! 🙌 After a few weeks away while we sorted things out behind the scenes, The Socially Distant Sports Bar returns to yo...

Guess Who's Back: 283 (Pt 1)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re BACK on the free feed! 🙌 After a few weeks away while we sorted things out behind the scenes, The Socially Distant Sports Bar returns to yo...

Stop Rockin’ It: PS153

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 funn...

Dating Record: PS152

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

King Of Spades: PS151

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cracking: PS150

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A Little Bit Of Wee On The End: PS149

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Clowning: PS148

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

The Patreon Tapes 5: Splinter

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 The Patreon Tapes 5: SplinterThis week’s episode is only available on Patreon. Our contract with Wondery ended abruptly, which means for now, t...

The Patreon Tapes 4: The Riyadh Lads

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bit of a reminder — our contract with Wondery has ended, which means the ad support that kept the free podcast feed running has disappeared. While w...

The Patreon Tapes 3: Danish Yoghurt

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is Patreon-only.Our contract with Wondery has ended, which means the ad-supported free feed is on pause — so for now, The Patr...

The Patreon Tapes 2: The Shower Seat

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 Bit of a change! 🚨 As we explained last week, our contract with Wondery has been terminated – which means the ad support that kept this free...

The Patreon Tapes 1: Terminated

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s full episode is only on Patreon.Our Wondery contract has been terminated, which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has ...

282: Gold Top (Pt 2)

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting cl...

282: Gold Top (Pt 1)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting cl...

They’ve… : PS147

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards: we’re in the T...

281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry (Pt 2)

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry (Pt 1)

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Last Chance to Vote

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 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...

Johnny Marr: PS146

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ 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...

280: When’s It Going Out? (Pt 2)

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lis...

280: When’s It Going Out? (Pt 1)

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lis...

Milk Float: PS145

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod (Pt 2)

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Your vote genu...

279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod (Pt 1)

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards. Your vote genu...

On A Matchbox?: PS144

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

278: Double Custard (Pt 2)

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 278: Double Custard🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genu...

278: Double Custard (Pt 1)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 278: Double Custard🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genu...

Total Eclipse Of The Heart: PS143

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

277: The Fat Friar (Pt 2)

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 277: The Fat Friar🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genuine...

277: The Fat Friar (Pt 1)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 277: The Fat Friar🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genuine...

Back Flipper: PS142

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

276: See You Next Wednesday (Pt 2)

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 276: See You Next Wednesday🏆 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! The British Podcast Awards – Listeners’ Choice is open, and we’d love your su...

276: See You Next Wednesday (Pt 1)

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode 276: See You Next Wednesday🏆 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! The British Podcast Awards – Listeners’ Choice is open, and we’d love your su...

Sunday: PS141

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...

275: The Best of Michael Owen’s Movie Club (Pt 2)

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference.👉...

275: The Best of Michael Owen’s Movie Club (Pt 1)

30 Jul 2025

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🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference.👉...

George Melly: PS140

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable mo...