🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ Episode 276: See You Next Wednesday 🏆 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! The British Podcast Awards – Listeners’ Choice is open, and we’d love your support. 👉 Vote here (takes 30 seconds): britishpodcastawards.com/voting Every vote helps more people discover our nonsense. Thank you! 📍 PART 1 🪆 Steff – Blue Peter & the Kevin Keegan doll ▶️ Watch it 🗞️ Elis – Sky Sports breaking news like you’ve never seen before ▶️ Watch here 🏉 Mike – The legend of Billy Boston, a true great of rugby league ▶️ Watch here 📍 PART 2 📺 Mike’s Documentary: The Fall of Favre The spectacular and controversial downfall of NFL icon Brett Favre. ▶️ Watch on Netflix 📖 Elis’ Book: Veni, Vidi, Vici: When Italian Football Ruled Europe by Dominic Hougham ▶️ Buy the book 📍 PART 3 🏏 Mike – Home run with a cricket bat – physics defied, rules optional ▶️ Watch here 📼 Elis – Maradona warming up for the 1994 World Cup like only he could ▶️ Watch 🥏 Steff – The explosive, chaotic joy of Tejo, Colombia’s national sport ▶️ Watch here 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re taking this mess on the road in 2026 – join us live! 📍 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: distantpod.com/live 🚀 GET MORE ON PATREON 💥 Bonus content in every episode 🎬 Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎤 Hoffi Pod 🎟️ Early live show access 🧡 Gift subscriptions 👉 Join here: patreon.com/distantpod The Socially Distant Sports Bar – like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎙️ Episode 276: See You Next Wednesday 🏆 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! The British Podcast Awards – Listeners’ Choice is open, and we’d love your support. 👉 Vote here (takes 30 seconds): britishpodcastawards.com/voting Every vote helps more people discover our nonsense. Thank you! 📍 PART 1 🪆 Steff – Blue Peter & the Kevin Keegan doll ▶️ Watch it 🗞️ Elis – Sky Sports breaking news like you’ve never seen before ▶️ Watch here 🏉 Mike – The legend of Billy Boston, a true great of rugby league ▶️ Watch here 📍 PART 2 📺 Mike’s Documentary: The Fall of Favre The spectacular and controversial downfall of NFL icon Brett Favre. ▶️ Watch on Netflix 📖 Elis’ Book: Veni, Vidi, Vici: When Italian Football Ruled Europe by Dominic Hougham ▶️ Buy the book 📍 PART 3 🏏 Mike – Home run with a cricket bat – physics defied, rules optional ▶️ Watch here 📼 Elis – Maradona warming up for the 1994 World Cup like only he could ▶️ Watch 🥏 Steff – The explosive, chaotic joy of Tejo, Colombia’s national sport ▶️ Watch here 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re taking this mess on the road in 2026 – join us live! 📍 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: distantpod.com/live 🚀 GET MORE ON PATREON 💥 Bonus content in every episode 🎬 Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎤 Hoffi Pod 🎟️ Early live show access 🧡 Gift subscriptions 👉 Join here: patreon.com/distantpod The Socially Distant Sports Bar – like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional. 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 “77: Hackney Empire (a) 2nd 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.

🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference. 👉 Vote now: britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s free, it takes 30 seconds, and we’d love you forever. Probably. 🎞 This Week’s Episode We’re cracking open the Patreon vault and bringing you the very best bits from Michael Owen’s Movie Club – our long-running, occasionally sports-adjacent, always entertaining spin-off series. For 58 glorious episodes (and counting), Mike, Elis and Steff have watched and dissected everything from underdog sports dramas to baffling action blockbusters — all launched from Michael Owen’s now-legendary claim that he’s only ever seen 8 films and didn’t like them… because they weren’t real. “It’s supposed to be a sports film podcast… but really, it’s just three blokes with questionable taste in movies.” From Cool Runnings to JFK, The Karate Kid to Field of Dreams, this is your guided tour through the madness, genius, and deep cinematic trauma that is Michael Owen’s Movie Club. 🎧 Want More? This full series is usually only available to our Patreon subscribers. Join us and you’ll get: DISCOUNT CODE 23167 on £10 tier 🎬 Full archive of Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎧 Weekly bonus episodes 🕵️ Hoffi Pod, guest specials, and Q&As 🚀 Early access to live shows 👉 patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW! Come see us live as we bring a brand-new show on tour across the UK! 📍 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 → www.distantpod.com/live See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference. 👉 Vote now: britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s free, it takes 30 seconds, and we’d love you forever. Probably. 🎞 This Week’s Episode We’re cracking open the Patreon vault and bringing you the very best bits from Michael Owen’s Movie Club – our long-running, occasionally sports-adjacent, always entertaining spin-off series. For 58 glorious episodes (and counting), Mike, Elis and Steff have watched and dissected everything from underdog sports dramas to baffling action blockbusters — all launched from Michael Owen’s now-legendary claim that he’s only ever seen 8 films and didn’t like them… because they weren’t real. “It’s supposed to be a sports film podcast… but really, it’s just three blokes with questionable taste in movies.” From Cool Runnings to JFK, The Karate Kid to Field of Dreams, this is your guided tour through the madness, genius, and deep cinematic trauma that is Michael Owen’s Movie Club. 🎧 Want More? This full series is usually only available to our Patreon subscribers. Join us and you’ll get: DISCOUNT CODE 23167 on £10 tier 🎬 Full archive of Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎧 Weekly bonus episodes 🕵️ Hoffi Pod, guest specials, and Q&As 🚀 Early access to live shows 👉 patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW! Come see us live as we bring a brand-new show on tour across the UK! 📍 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 → www.distantpod.com/live 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 “141:Little Tommy Two Kormas”, 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 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 2) We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need you to make it happen! 👉 Vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s quick, free, and genuinely makes a huge difference. Thank you! 🎧 This Week: From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours. Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport. “It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.” 📌 PART 1 🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wivesInstagram Clip Facebook Video 🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match momentWatch on X 🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?Watch on YouTube 📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY) 🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless tellyWatch on ITVX 📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsessionBuy it here 📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE 👉 patreon.com/distantpod gets you:Weekly bonus episodes Michael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&As Early live show access Ad-free episodes 🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”Watch on YouTube 🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)Watch here 🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.Facebook clip 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW! We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song. 📍 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 → www.distantpod.com/live 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 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 1) We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need you to make it happen! 👉 Vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s quick, free, and genuinely makes a huge difference. Thank you! 🎧 This Week: From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours. Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport. “It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.” 📌 PART 1 🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wivesInstagram Clip Facebook Video 🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match momentWatch on X 🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?Watch on YouTube 📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY) 🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless tellyWatch on ITVX 📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsessionBuy it here 📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE 👉 patreon.com/distantpod gets you:Weekly bonus episodes Michael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&As Early live show access Ad-free episodes 🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”Watch on YouTube 🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)Watch here 🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.Facebook clip 🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW! We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song. 📍 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 → www.distantpod.com/live 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 “137: 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. 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 273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 1) 🏆 We’d love your vote! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need your support to make it happen. 👉 Cast your vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It takes 10 seconds, costs nothing, and means the world to us. Thank you! 🎧 This Week: From Wimbledon legends to touchline rants, rugby tackles to golf caddies… Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back for another helping of sporting chaos, heartfelt admiration, and niche nostalgia. “Like a sports podcast… if your uncle ran it from the back of a pub with a dial-up connection.” 📌 PART 1 🟢 Mike: “Proper Rugby”Instagram clip 🟢 Steff: Fred Perry wins Wimbledon – and makes British tennis historyWatch on YouTube 🟢 Elis: “You’re too close, man!” Instagram clip 📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY) 🎥 Elis Documentary: No Más – the story behind Roberto Durán's most infamous momentWatch now on Disney+ 📖 Steff Book: Soul by Jonathan HardingGrab a copy 📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE 🎧 Get access to bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early tour ticket access on 👉 patreon.com/distantpod 🟢 Steff: Brent StevensWatch here 🟢 Mike: Rory McIlroy on caddie Harry DiamondInstagram reel 🟢 Elis: 800m gold medal warm up roomInstagram clip 🎟️ 2026 TOUR DATES – ON SALE NOW! We’re taking the pod on the road with a brand-new live show in 2026. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents. 📍 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 → distantpod.com/live 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 273: Get A Bigger Waist And A Pair Of Socks (Pt 1) 🏆 We’d love your vote! We’re up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need your support to make it happen. 👉 Cast your vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It takes 10 seconds, costs nothing, and means the world to us. Thank you! 🎧 This Week: From Wimbledon legends to touchline rants, rugby tackles to golf caddies… Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back for another helping of sporting chaos, heartfelt admiration, and niche nostalgia. “Like a sports podcast… if your uncle ran it from the back of a pub with a dial-up connection.” 📌 PART 1 🟢 Mike: “Proper Rugby”Instagram clip 🟢 Steff: Fred Perry wins Wimbledon – and makes British tennis historyWatch on YouTube 🟢 Elis: “You’re too close, man!” Instagram clip 📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY) 🎥 Elis Documentary: No Más – the story behind Roberto Durán's most infamous momentWatch now on Disney+ 📖 Steff Book: Soul by Jonathan HardingGrab a copy 📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE 🎧 Get access to bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early tour ticket access on 👉 patreon.com/distantpod 🟢 Steff: Brent StevensWatch here 🟢 Mike: Rory McIlroy on caddie Harry DiamondInstagram reel 🟢 Elis: 800m gold medal warm up roomInstagram clip 🎟️ 2026 TOUR DATES – ON SALE NOW! We’re taking the pod on the road with a brand-new live show in 2026. Come for the laughs, stay for the tangents. 📍 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 → distantpod.com/live 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 “137: A Great Idea And A Big Sack Of Cash (Pt 1)”, 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 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 gloryInstagram clip Post-match scenes Goal montage 🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from JackWatch on Instagram 🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991Italian football history 📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday) 🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutalWatch on YouTube 📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael WaggGrab it here 🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive) 👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at patreon.com/distantpod 🟢 Steff: TearsInstagram clip 🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964Watch the vintage clip 🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopherWatch 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 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 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 gloryInstagram clip Post-match scenes Goal montage 🟢 Mike: Barbara Nicklaus tribute from JackWatch on Instagram 🟢 Elis: Sampdoria win Serie A in 1991Italian football history 📚 Documentaries & Books (PART 2 – Out Friday) 🎥 Mike Doc: Spartan Bare Knuckle – raw and brutalWatch on YouTube 📖 Elis Book: The Turning Season: DDR-Oberliga Revisited by Michael WaggGrab it here 🏉 More Clips (PART 3 – Patreon Exclusive) 👉 Subscribe for bonus episodes every week and early live show access at patreon.com/distantpod 🟢 Steff: TearsInstagram clip 🟢 Mike: France vs Australia – Rugby League, 1964Watch the vintage clip 🟢 Elis: Sean Dyche, football philosopherWatch 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 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! 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. 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 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.

🎙 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.