The Socially Distant Sports Bar

By Nata Media

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.

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How many episodes does The Socially Distant Sports Bar have?

The podcast currently has 585 episodes available.

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August 31, 2025Milk Float: PS145
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “138: I'll Be A Tooled Up Vegan Burglar On Mondays”, 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 Theatre

Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their 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.

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...more
7min
August 29, 2025279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod (Pt 2)
🎙️ Episode 279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod
🏆 VOTE FOR US!
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About This Episode
Over on Patreon we’ve recorded 25 episodes of Hoffi Pod – our spin-off where we chat about the things we really love.
This week, we’re bringing you the best bits from across those episodes – the funniest moments, the weirdest tangents, and the kind of nonsense that makes Hoffi Pod such a hit with subscribers.
Want More Hoffi Pod?
You don’t have to subscribe to Patreon to hear them all.
You can now buy individual episodes from our shop:
👉 patreon.com/distantpod
Or go all in and subscribe for £8 a month to unlock:
All 25 Hoffi Pod episodes

Full Michael Owen’s Movie Club

Hundreds of hours of bonus content

The legendary second halves of weekly shows

2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Grab your tickets: distantpod.com/live
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – The best bits of Hoffi Pod… and there’s plenty more where that came from.

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1h 34min
August 27, 2025279: The Best Of Hoffi Pod (Pt 1)
🎙️ 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 genuinely makes a huge difference:
👉 britishpodcastawards.com/voting
About This Episode
Over on Patreon we’ve recorded 25 episodes of Hoffi Pod – our spin-off where we chat about the things we really love.
This week, we’re bringing you the best bits from across those episodes – the funniest moments, the weirdest tangents, and the kind of nonsense that makes Hoffi Pod such a hit with subscribers.
Want More Hoffi Pod?
You don’t have to subscribe to Patreon to hear them all.
You can now buy individual episodes from our shop:
👉 patreon.com/distantpod
Or go all in and subscribe for £8 a month to unlock:
All 25 Hoffi Pod episodes

Full Michael Owen’s Movie Club

Hundreds of hours of bonus content

The legendary second halves of weekly shows

2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Grab your tickets: distantpod.com/live
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – The best bits of Hoffi Pod… and there’s plenty more where that came from.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
1h 40min
August 24, 2025On A Matchbox?: PS144
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “137: A Great Idea And A Big Sack Of Cash”, 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 Theatre

Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their 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.
...more
12min
August 22, 2025278: Double Custard (Pt 2)
🎙️ Episode 278: Double Custard
🏆 VOTE FOR US!
We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genuinely helps.
👉 britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Tell your mates, your postie, and the bloke in Greggs. Let’s win this.
💡 About that title…
You won’t understand why this episode is called Double Custard unless you’re a Patreon. It comes from a glorious moment in this week’s subscriber-only section – and it’s very much worth hearing.
👉 Get the full story: patreon.com/distantpod
📍 PART 1
⚽ Elis – Jess Fishlock’s dad – Absolute peak proud parent energy.
▶️ Watch here
🏌️ Mike – Scottie Scheffler.
▶️ Watch here
👕 Steff – Newport County’s new away kit – Spoiler: it’s a beauty.
▶️ Watch here
📍 PART 2
🎬 Steff’s Documentary – The Turnaround – A remarkable redemption story.
▶️ Watch on Netflix
📖 Mike’s Book – Living with a Legend by Kathy Botham – Behind the scenes of life with cricket’s superstar.
▶️ Buy here
📍 PART 3
🤖 Steff – The Future… – Equal parts exciting and terrifying.
▶️ Watch here
🏏 Mike – Nasser and Stokes
▶️ Watch here
⚽ Elis – Brian Clough removes pitch invader – A masterclass in old-school fan-management.
▶️ Watch here
🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/live
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Like a sports podcast. But with more custard.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
31min
August 20, 2025278: Double Custard (Pt 1)
🎙️ Episode 278: Double Custard
🏆 VOTE FOR US!
We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – and your vote genuinely helps.
👉 britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Tell your mates, your postie, and the bloke in Greggs. Let’s win this.
💡 About that title…
You won’t understand why this episode is called Double Custard unless you’re a Patreon. It comes from a glorious moment in this week’s subscriber-only section – and it’s very much worth hearing.
👉 Get the full story: patreon.com/distantpod
📍 PART 1
⚽ Elis – Jess Fishlock’s dad – Absolute peak proud parent energy.
▶️ Watch here
🏌️ Mike – Scottie Scheffler.
▶️ Watch here
👕 Steff – Newport County’s new away kit – Spoiler: it’s a beauty.
▶️ Watch here
📍 PART 2
🎬 Steff’s Documentary – The Turnaround – A remarkable redemption story.
▶️ Watch on Netflix
📖 Mike’s Book – Living with a Legend by Kathy Botham – Behind the scenes of life with cricket’s superstar.
▶️ Buy here
📍 PART 3
🤖 Steff – The Future… – Equal parts exciting and terrifying.
▶️ Watch here
🏏 Mike – Nasser and Stokes
▶️ Watch here
⚽ Elis – Brian Clough removes pitch invader – A masterclass in old-school fan-management.
▶️ Watch here
🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/live
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Like a sports podcast. But with more custard.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
1h 16min
August 17, 2025Total Eclipse Of The Heart: PS143
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “79: The New Theatre, Cardiff (h) 1st Leg”, 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 Theatre

Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their 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.
...more
15min
August 15, 2025277: The Fat Friar (Pt 2)
🎙️ Episode 277: The Fat Friar
🏆 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/voting
Tell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch!
📍 PART 1
🎸 Mike – The Wisdom of Ozzy – A chaotic, beautiful life summed up in 38 seconds
▶️ Watch here
🎤 Elis – Kenny Sansom’s impressions at Euro ’88 – A lost art
▶️ Watch here
⛷️ Steff – Grass Skiing in Leeds, 1981 – It’s got speed, risk, and Yorkshire
▶️ Watch here
📍 PART 2
🎬 Elis’ Documentary – Vive le Tour! (1962) – A poetic, joyful time capsule of the early Tour de France
▶️ Watch on Dailymotion
📖 Steff’s Book – Call of the Warrior by Gareth A Davies
Stories of combat sports, warrior culture, and mind over matter
▶️ Buy here
📍 PART 3
🏉 Elis – When a linebacker switches to rugby – This lad might sort out your midfield
▶️ Watch here
🏟️ Mike – Chiefs vs Brumbies – High-octane, no-frills Super Rugby
▶️ Watch here
🎬 Steff – Wes Anderson does sport (sort of) – Framing, pacing and peculiar joy
▶️ Watch here
🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
📍 Tour Dates:
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/live
🚀 JOIN US ON PATREON
🎧 Extra episodes
📼 Michael Owen’s Movie Club
🎤 Hoffi Pod
🎟️ Early access to tour tickets
💌 Gifting available
👉 patreon.com/distantpod
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Like a sports podcast. But in the same way Ozzy Osbourne is like a life coach.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
33min
August 13, 2025277: The Fat Friar (Pt 1)
🎙️ Episode 277: The Fat Friar
🏆 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/voting
Tell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch!
📍 PART 1
🎸 Mike – The Wisdom of Ozzy – A chaotic, beautiful life summed up in 38 seconds
▶️ Watch here
🎤 Elis – Kenny Sansom’s impressions at Euro ’88 – A lost art
▶️ Watch here
⛷️ Steff – Grass Skiing in Leeds, 1981 – It’s got speed, risk, and Yorkshire
▶️ Watch here
📍 PART 2
🎬 Elis’ Documentary – Vive le Tour! (1962) – A poetic, joyful time capsule of the early Tour de France
▶️ Watch on Dailymotion
📖 Steff’s Book – Call of the Warrior by Gareth A Davies
Stories of combat sports, warrior culture, and mind over matter
▶️ Buy here
📍 PART 3
🏉 Elis – When a linebacker switches to rugby – This lad might sort out your midfield
▶️ Watch here
🏟️ Mike – Chiefs vs Brumbies – High-octane, no-frills Super Rugby
▶️ Watch here
🎬 Steff – Wes Anderson does sport (sort of) – Framing, pacing and peculiar joy
▶️ Watch here
🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
📍 Tour Dates:
Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Sat 21 March – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre

🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/live
🚀 JOIN US ON PATREON
🎧 Extra episodes
📼 Michael Owen’s Movie Club
🎤 Hoffi Pod
🎟️ Early access to tour tickets
💌 Gifting available
👉 patreon.com/distantpod
The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Like a sports podcast. But in the same way Ozzy Osbourne is like a life coach.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
1h 27min
August 10, 2025Back Flipper: PS142
🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!
We’ve dived deep into our archive to bring you the best stories, hilarious anecdotes, and unforgettable moments from The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Perfect for newcomers, these curated clips are a great way to explore the highlights from earlier episodes.
🚀 Wondery+ and Patreon Perks
Enjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.
📌 This Week’s Clip:
Taken from “Hoffi Pod 13”, 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 Theatre

Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre

Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire

Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members
Every month, our top-tier Patreon members unlock two exclusive bonus shows:
Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously dissect a sports movie.
Hoffi Pod: The lads share and chat about their 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.
...more
9min

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