🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)

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Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport — this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.

“Like a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.”

🎧 What’s In This Week’s Episode?

PART 1

🟢 Steff: Scott McTominay – Goals, grit, and glory

• Instagram clip
• 
  
• Post-match scenes
• 
  
• Goal montage
• 
  

🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from Jack

• Watch on Instagram
• 
  

🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991

• Italian football history
• 
  

📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday)

🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutal

• Watch on YouTube
• 
  

📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael Wagg

• Grab it here
• 
  

🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive)

👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at

patreon.com/distantpod

🟢 Steff: Tears

• Instagram clip
• 
  

🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964

• Watch the vintage clip
• 
  

🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopher

• Watch on X
• 
  

🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast Awards

We’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.

🗳️ Vote here

🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – Tickets On Sale Now!

We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!

📍 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
• 
  

🎫 Grab your tickets now → distantpod.com/live

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🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 272: Due In No Small Part To Barbara Bush (Pt 1)

🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast Awards

We’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.

🗳️ Vote here

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another expertly chaotic dive into the world of sport — this time featuring Serie A glory, Barbara Nicklaus, Spartan scraps, McTominay madness, and one of the great Sean Dyche clips.

“Like a sports podcast, if sport was filtered through pub chat, obscure clips, and occasional tears.”

🎧 What’s In This Week’s Episode?

PART 1

🟢 Steff: Scott McTominay – Goals, grit, and glory

• Instagram clip
• 
  
• Post-match scenes
• 
  
• Goal montage
• 
  

🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from Jack

• Watch on Instagram
• 
  

🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991

• Italian football history
• 
  

📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday)

🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutal

• Watch on YouTube
• 
  

📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael Wagg

• Grab it here
• 
  

🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive)

👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at

patreon.com/distantpod

🟢 Steff: Tears

• Instagram clip
• 
  

🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964

• Watch the vintage clip
• 
  

🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopher

• Watch on X
• 
  

🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast Awards

We’d love your support in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.

🗳️ Vote here

🎟️ 2026 LIVE TOUR – Tickets On Sale Now!

We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!

📍 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
• 
  

🎫 Grab your tickets now → distantpod.com/live

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🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!

It’s Wimbledon… so we went back in to the archives to find one of Mike’s greatest anecdotes.

🚀 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 “10, Wimbledon or Bust”, 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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🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 271: Best of The Guests (Parts 1 & 2)

This week, we celebrate the very best of our brilliant guests — from sports legends and comedy icons to music stars and broadcasting royalty. It's a two-part special packed with golden moments, barely relevant tangents, and top-tier nonsense.

“Like a sports podcast, if sport took a back seat to an impression of Bob Harris or a rant about rugby shorts.”

⭐ Featuring:

Josh Widdicombe, Sam Warburton, Humphrey Ker, Kate Mason, Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam, Chesney Hawkes, Gordon Smart, Scott Quinnell, Colin Murray, Joe Marler, Emily Campbell, Danny Wallace, No Such Thing As A Fish, Adam Hurrey, Richard Herring, Bob Harris, Leroy Brito, Greg Jenner, Felix White, and Max Rushden.

Two huge parts – one absolute festival of guests.

🎧 BONUS FOR PATRONS

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for an exclusive Q&A with Mike, Elis, and Steff, only available to our Patreon supporters.

🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast Awards

We’re up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards and we’d love your vote.

👉 Click here to vote now

🎟️ Distant Pod Live – 2026 TOUR!

We're heading out on the road in 2026 with a brand-new live show and you won't want to miss it.

📍 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
• 
  

🎫 Tickets on sale now → distantpod.com/live

From Olympic heroes to pub quiz kings, this is your chance to relive the best of the bar banter with some of our favourite ever guests — all in one place.

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🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 271: Best of The Guests (Parts 1 & 2)

This week, we celebrate the very best of our brilliant guests — from sports legends and comedy icons to music stars and broadcasting royalty. It's a two-part special packed with golden moments, barely relevant tangents, and top-tier nonsense.

“Like a sports podcast, if sport took a back seat to an impression of Bob Harris or a rant about rugby shorts.”

⭐ Featuring:

Josh Widdicombe, Sam Warburton, Humphrey Ker, Kate Mason, Suzi Ruffell & Maisie Adam, Chesney Hawkes, Gordon Smart, Scott Quinnell, Colin Murray, Joe Marler, Emily Campbell, Danny Wallace, No Such Thing As A Fish, Adam Hurrey, Richard Herring, Bob Harris, Leroy Brito, Greg Jenner, Felix White, and Max Rushden.

Two huge parts – one absolute festival of guests.

🎧 BONUS FOR PATRONS

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for an exclusive Q&A with Mike, Elis, and Steff, only available to our Patreon supporters.

🗳️ VOTE FOR US – British Podcast Awards

We’re up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards and we’d love your vote.

👉 Click here to vote now

🎟️ Distant Pod Live – 2026 TOUR!

We're heading out on the road in 2026 with a brand-new live show and you won't want to miss it.

📍 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
• 
  

🎫 Tickets on sale now → distantpod.com/live

From Olympic heroes to pub quiz kings, this is your chance to relive the best of the bar banter with some of our favourite ever guests — all in one place.

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 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 “81: The New Theatre, Cardiff (h) 3rd 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.

🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 270: You’re Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 2)

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Special 🇪🇺⚽

Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero are back with a Euros-themed episode celebrating the talent, drama, and joy of the women’s game. From elite football to grassroots chaos, it's another classic week of sporting nonsense.

“Like a sports podcast, if your manager called you rubbish and meant it as a compliment.”

🗳️ VOTE FOR US!

We’re up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards, and we need your vote!

👉 Click here to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar

⚽ This Week’s Show – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Special

📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)

• Mike: UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 Trailer – an atmospheric hype piece from a breakthrough tournament
• 🔗 Watch on YouTube
• 
  
• Elis: Aitana Bonmatí – watching the world’s best do her thing
• 🔗 Watch here
• 
  
• Steff: Huge Tackles & Glorious Swearing – chaotic, brilliant, unforgettable
• 🔗 Watch it
• 
  

📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)

• Steff Documentary: The 10 years that changed women's football
• 
  
• 🔗 Listen on BBC Sounds
• 
  
• Mike Book: Mary Earps (129): Volume 129 (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Ana Gómez – an inspiring new entry celebrating England’s #1
• 🔗 Out 8 May 2025
• 
  

📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus shows and early access

• Steff: Chelsea Women’s Invincibles – a dominant team
• 🔗 Watch here
• 🔗 And here
• 
  
• Elis: Hannah Cain’s Equaliser v Sweden
• 🔗 Instagram clip
• 
  
• Mike: Football Shirts
• 🔗 Watch the short
• 
  

💡 Get More Every Week

🎧 Patreon gives you:

• Weekly bonus episodes
• 
  
• Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod
• 
  
• Tour presale & gift memberships
• 
  

🚀 Prefer Wondery+?

• Early episodes every Tuesday
• 
  
• Ad-free listening
• 
  

⚽ From elite players to pitchside joy, this UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 special celebrates the game in true Distant Pod style – irreverent, joyful, and a bit sweary.

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🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 270: You’re Rubbish & I Mean That In A Good Way (Pt 1)

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Special 🇪🇺⚽

Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero are back with a Euros-themed episode celebrating the talent, drama, and joy of the women’s game. From elite football to grassroots chaos, it's another classic week of sporting nonsense.

“Like a sports podcast, if your manager called you rubbish and meant it as a compliment.”

🗳️ VOTE FOR US!

We’re up for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards, and we need your vote!

👉 Click here to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar

⚽ This Week’s Show – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Special

📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)

• Mike: UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 Trailer – an atmospheric hype piece from a breakthrough tournament
• 🔗 Watch on YouTube
• 
  
• Elis: Aitana Bonmatí – watching the world’s best do her thing
• 🔗 Watch here
• 
  
• Steff: Huge Tackles & Glorious Swearing – chaotic, brilliant, unforgettable
• 🔗 Watch it
• 
  

📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)

• Steff Documentary: The 10 years that changed women's football
• 
  
• 🔗 Listen on BBC Sounds
• 
  
• Mike Book: Mary Earps (129): Volume 129 (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Ana Gómez – an inspiring new entry celebrating England’s #1
• 🔗 Out 8 May 2025
• 
  

📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus shows and early access

• Steff: Chelsea Women’s Invincibles – a dominant team
• 🔗 Watch here
• 🔗 And here
• 
  
• Elis: Hannah Cain’s Equaliser  v Sweden
• 🔗 Instagram clip
• 
  
• Mike: Football Shirts
• 🔗 Watch the short
• 
  

💡 Get More Every Week

🎧 Patreon gives you:

• Weekly bonus episodes
• 
  
• Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod
• 
  
• Tour presale & gift memberships
• 
  

🚀 Prefer Wondery+?

• Early episodes every Tuesday
• 
  
• Ad-free listening
• 
  

⚽ From elite players to pitchside joy, this UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 special celebrates the game in true Distant Pod style – irreverent, joyful, and a bit sweary.

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 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 “148: TODGERS (Live at King's Place, London)”, 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.

🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 269: LIONS SPECIAL

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero line up for a full-blooded deep dive into the glorious, chaotic, and occasionally heroic history of the British & Irish Lions.

To celebrate  The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 the whole episode is devoted to the Lions.

“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was selected on reputation and not form.”

🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!

Yes, we’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show!

🎫 Grab your tickets now at 👉 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
• 
  

🦁 This Week – LIONS SPECIAL

📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)

• Elis: Lions 1989 Tour – classic footage from a bruising battle with Australia
• 🔗 Watch on YouTube
• 
  
• Mike: Jamie Tells It Straight – no holding back in this Lions clip
• 🔗 Watch on Facebook
• 
  
• Steff: Malcolm Thomas, Ken Jones & Lewis Jones – 1950 Tour – proper old-school Lions legends
• 🔗 Watch vintage footage
• 
  

📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)

• Elis Documentary: The Lions 1971 – stories, scars, and some seriously good storytelling
• 🔗 Watch on YouTube
• 
  
• Steff Book: SAS: Forged In Hell by Damien Lewis – Rugby and the SAS… 🔗 Get the book
• 
  

📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early access

• Elis: JJ Williams in 1977 – raw pace and classic Lions vs All Blacks energy
• 🔗 Watch JJ in full flight
• 
  
• Steff: Faz Being Faz – a modern Lions leader doing what he does best
• 🔗 Watch on YouTube
• 
  
• Mike: Siya on Jac – Springbok respect for the Welsh warrior
• 🔗 Watch the moment
• 
  

💡 More Every Week

🎧 Patreon – includes:

• Weekly bonus content
• 
  
• Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod
• 
  
• Tour pre-sale + gift memberships
• 
  

🚀 Wondery+ – early, ad-free episodes every Tuesday

🦁 Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a retro Lions tour scrap, this week’s ep is full of classics, chaos, and cult heroes – only on The Socially Distant Sports Bar.

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