🎧 Best of Distant Pod 8

Welcome to the latest compilation of highlights from The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 

We've curated the best moments from the past nine months, including gems from Michael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod, and Liam Gallagher’s Book Club.

This episode features incredible guest appearances by Colin Murray, Scott Quinnell, Bob Harris, and Danny Wallace. 🎙️

✨ Episode Schedule

This is Part 2 of this week’s episode.

• Catch Part 1 every Wednesday
• Catch Part 2 every Friday

Want to skip the wait and enjoy early access without interruptions? Subscribe to WONDERY+ for both parts every Tuesday – ad-free and ahead of the curve.

🚀 Why Subscribe to WONDERY+?

• Get Parts 1 and 2 on Tuesday, before everyone else.
• Ad-free listening means uninterrupted laughs and stories.

💡 Extra Content Alert!

Heard something new? That’s probably because you’re missing out on our Patreon exclusives!

• Patreon members unlock 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week.
• Want to spread the joy? 🎁 Gift a Patreon membership to a friend: Patreon Gift Membership.

🏪 Patreon Shop

Missed an iconic episode? Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and even the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club are now available for individual purchase in our Patreon Shop. Grab your favourites today!

🎥 BONUS PODCASTS FOR PATRONS

Our top-tier Patreon members get two exclusive bonus podcasts every month:

• Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously break down a sports movie.
• Hoffi Pod: Join the lads as they dive into their favourite non-sports clips.

Want in? Join our £8 or £10 Patreon tiers to get access today!

Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate podcast destination. 🎉

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🎧 Best of Distant Pod 8

Welcome to the latest compilation of highlights from The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 

We've curated the best moments from the past nine months, including gems from Michael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod, and Liam Gallagher’s Book Club.

This episode features incredible guest appearances by Colin Murray, Scott Quinnell, Bob Harris, and Danny Wallace. 🎙️

✨ Episode Schedule

This is Part 1 of this week’s episode.

• Catch Part 1 every Wednesday
• Catch Part 2 every Friday

Want to skip the wait and enjoy early access without interruptions? Subscribe to WONDERY+ for both parts every Tuesday – ad-free and ahead of the curve.

🚀 Why Subscribe to WONDERY+?

• Get Parts 1 and 2 on Tuesday, before everyone else.
• Ad-free listening means uninterrupted laughs and stories.

💡 Extra Content Alert!

Heard something new? That’s probably because you’re missing out on our Patreon exclusives!

• Patreon members unlock 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week.
• Want to spread the joy? 🎁 Gift a Patreon membership to a friend: Patreon Gift Membership.

🏪 Patreon Shop

Missed an iconic episode? Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and even the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club are now available for individual purchase in our Patreon Shop. Grab your favourites today!

🎥 BONUS PODCASTS FOR PATRONS

Our top-tier Patreon members get two exclusive bonus podcasts every month:

• Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Elis, Mike, and Steff hilariously break down a sports movie.
• Hoffi Pod: Join the lads as they dive into their favourite non-sports clips.

Want in? Join our £8 or £10 Patreon tiers to get access today!

Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and discover why The Socially Distant Sports Bar is your ultimate podcast destination. 🎉

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.

If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.

This clip is taken from “ 179: Develop A Relationship With The Ball”

MICHAEL OWEN’S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD

Every month, we drop two exclusive bonus podcasts for our top-tier Patreon members.

• Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Join Elis, Mike, and Steff as they break down a sports movie they've watched.
• Hoffi Pod: The boys chat about their favourite non-sports clips.

Want in? Sign up at Patreon for the £8 or £10 tiers today!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 2 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday. Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more? 

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

Patreon Shop Alert!

You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Elis: Mark Hughes plays for Wales and Bayern in the same day https://x.com/stusfootyflash/status/1855973819711713450?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: NFL Lineman Kris Jenkins vs Average Joe. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-krH0SR-8M/?igsh=b3FjMGE5M212cmw

Full Video

https://youtu.be/2QOEIQ3_Kuo?si=umZzPfHWT3Uzhp_x

Steff: The good sides of social media https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB-yR1OIYkN/?igsh=dWFmNTNqcWt4bTJi

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=765699737593621 

PART 2 (OUT ON  FRIDAY)

Elis Documentary: 42 to 1 https://disneyplus.com/en-GB/browse/entity-e8b4c7aa-1246-4527-9475-19fcb771f00b?sharesource=iOSI   

Mike Book: Stand up and fight: When Munster beat the All Blacks by Alan English https://amzn.to/4fwZX9B  

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Steff: Park Marks  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeeStkWpSwQ 

Elis: Cav’s final race 

https://x.com/nbcscycling/status/1855611620216733731?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike. Swann to Ponting

https://www.facebook.com/61566184791658/videos/520755694244900/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 1 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday. Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more? 

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

Patreon Shop Alert!

You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Elis: Mark Hughes plays for Wales and Bayern in the same day https://x.com/stusfootyflash/status/1855973819711713450?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: NFL Lineman Kris Jenkins vs Average Joe. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-krH0SR-8M/?igsh=b3FjMGE5M212cmw

Full Video

https://youtu.be/2QOEIQ3_Kuo?si=umZzPfHWT3Uzhp_x

Steff: The good sides of social media https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB-yR1OIYkN/?igsh=dWFmNTNqcWt4bTJi

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=765699737593621 

PART 2 (OUT ON  FRIDAY)

Elis Documentary: 42 to 1 https://disneyplus.com/en-GB/browse/entity-e8b4c7aa-1246-4527-9475-19fcb771f00b?sharesource=iOSI   

Mike Book: Stand up and fight: When Munster beat the All Blacks by Alan English https://amzn.to/4fwZX9B  

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Steff: Park Marks  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeeStkWpSwQ 

Elis: Cav’s final race 

https://x.com/nbcscycling/status/1855611620216733731?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike. Swann to Ponting

https://www.facebook.com/61566184791658/videos/520755694244900/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.

If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.

This clip is taken from “ 80: The New Theatre, Cardiff (h) 2nd Leg”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 2 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday. Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more? 

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

Patreon Shop Alert!

You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Mike: Saquon Barkley

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB7NvBpvg8H/?igsh=MWI2MGFoaWpxOWZwdg==

Elis: David James saving a mascot’s penalty 

https://x.com/upshottowers/status/1849837280086642813?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Steff: North Korean Women’s Football 

U20 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAzx3bWJ5Y 

U17 Final  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g4hckWv3pM 

( Background article https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/sep/26/north-korea-football-golden-generation-womens-world-cup  ) 

PART 2 (OUT ON  FRIDAY)

Mike Documentary: Scrum V Top 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024tcx/scrum-v-scrum-v-top-5-1-sam-warburton 

Steff Book: The Sporting Spirit by George Orwell https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-sporting-spirit/ 

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Steff: World Series Fan Interference https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tTLcUAOYfqA 

Elis: Swalec Cup Final 1997

https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/1851622819911651632?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: The England rugby kit man

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB1h36yKkVh/?igsh=cWMyMzV3YjViOGI1

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 1 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday.

Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more? 

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

Patreon Shop Alert!

You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Mike: Saquon Barkley

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB7NvBpvg8H/?igsh=MWI2MGFoaWpxOWZwdg==

Elis: David James saving a mascot’s penalty 

https://x.com/upshottowers/status/1849837280086642813?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Steff: North Korean Women’s Football 

U20 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAzx3bWJ5Y 

U17 Final  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g4hckWv3pM 

( Background article https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/sep/26/north-korea-football-golden-generation-womens-world-cup  ) 

PART 2 (OUT ON  FRIDAY)

Mike Documentary: Scrum V Top 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024tcx/scrum-v-scrum-v-top-5-1-sam-warburton 

Steff Book: The Sporting Spirit by George Orwell https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-sporting-spirit/ 

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Steff: World Series Fan Interference https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tTLcUAOYfqA 

Elis: Swalec Cup Final 1997

https://x.com/apsmrugby/status/1851622819911651632?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g

Mike: The England rugby kit man

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB1h36yKkVh/?igsh=cWMyMzV3YjViOGI1

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.

If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.

This clip is taken from our spin off Patreon-Only podcast Michael Owen's Movie Club - “Micheal Owen’s Movie Club: Grand Slam”

MICHAEL OWEN’S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD

Every month, we drop two exclusive bonus podcasts for our top-tier Patreon members.

• Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Join Elis, Mike, and Steff as they break down a sports movie they've watched.
• Hoffi Pod: The boys chat about their favourite non-sports clips.

Want in? Sign up at Patreon for the £8 or £10 tiers today!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar!

Join Elis James (Fantasy Football League), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero as they bring you another deep dive into sports, life, and everything in between.

This is Part 2 of this week's episode – catch Part 1 every Wednesday and Part 2 every Friday. Want early access and ad-free listening? Subscribe to WONDERY+ and get both parts every Tuesday without the interruptions.

Looking for even more? 

Patreon subscribers get 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content every week! Head over to Patreon and unlock loads of extra laughs.

Patreon Shop Alert!

You can now buy individual episodes of Distant Pod, Hoffi Pod, and the infamous Michael Owen’s Movie Club. Head to the Patreon Shop and grab your favourite episodes today!

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY)

Mike: Tyreek Stephenson Karma 

https://x.com/barstoolcarl/status/1850697361753768312

Elis: Tom Jones playing rugby on TV Am in 1983

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VB33lmyqHf0

Steff: Threave Rovers vs Stranraer showcasing Scottish football at its finest. https://x.com/wjshorts/status/1849906021118116174?s=51&t=3g2g_VVJEY-NqP6XnG6v4w 

PART 2 (OUT ON  FRIDAY)

Steff Documentary: The Need For Weed https://www.netflix.com/watch/81110875?trackId=14277283&tctx=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C81084829%2CVideo%3A81110875%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton 

Elis Book: Hope I Get Old Before I Die by David Hepworth https://amzn.eu/d/67V6s5e 

PART 3 PATREON SECTION

(ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )

Mike: Geoff Capes and Leo Sayer

https://x.com/timseesthelight/status/1849137039821689345

 Steff: Thiery Henry adapts https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAbKbyHpOWn/?igsh=ZjFpeTQ5dDJhbGNh 

Elis: Spion Kop 1970s

https://fb.watch/vqvCsL3UVa/

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