Episode 282: Gold Top Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense. PART 1Mike: Barry RFC Elis: F***ing cows Steff: Ronnie PART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer) Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link) PART 3Mike: England Women’s Rugby Elis: “Dear God” Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999 💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/live

Episode 282: Gold Top Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense. PART 1Mike: Barry RFC Elis: F***ing cows Steff: Ronnie PART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer) Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link) PART 3Mike: England Women’s Rugby Elis: “Dear God” Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999 💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/live

🎙️ 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 Top 6 and you can vote for us again, even if you have already done so! 👉 Take 20 seconds to do it here: britishpodcastawards.com/voting Tell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch! 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 “71: A Million Bees”, 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 281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense. 🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting PART 1Elis: Big Jim Collie Steff: Steve Burton Mike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs Tiger PART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final game Mike: Pre-season 😬 Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates 💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at 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.

Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say Sorry Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense. 🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting PART 1Elis: Big Jim Collie Steff: Steve Burton Mike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs Tiger PART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final game Mike: Pre-season 😬 Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates 💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod 🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at 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.

🚨 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 to scrape into the Top 10 — we want to smash our way to the Top Spot. 🥈➡️🥇 Mike’s even recorded a special voice note to encourage you lot. 🎙️😂 👉 Vote here before midnight: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Over the last three years you’ve carried us from Top 20 → Top 5 → 2nd place. Now it’s time to take that final step. Thanks for backing us, as always — you’re the reason we keep doing this nonsense. Now go vote before those dirty boys at Help I Sexted My Boss beats us again… 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! 🏆 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! 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 “57: Shower When Necessary”, 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 280: When’s It Going Out? This week features cycling farewells, Lions, rugby memories, and plenty of sporting oddities. Vote for us in the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – it only takes 30 seconds and really helps us out: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting And don’t forget – the full story behind our titles (and loads of bonus content) is only available on Patreon.com/distantpod. Part 1Elis: The end of ITV Cycling Steff: Lions Mike: What I miss about playing rugby Part 2Mike Documentary: Jake Paul: The Problem Child Elis Book: The Official History of the Tour de France Part 3Steff: Budget Sky Sports Mike: Kid at King of the Cone Elis: Wales away to Kazakhstan, on the train See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards – it only takes 30 seconds and really helps us out: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting And don’t forget – loads of bonus content is only available on Patreon.com/distantpod. Part 1Elis: The end of ITV Cycling Steff: Lions Mike: What I miss about playing rugby Part 2Mike Documentary: Jake Paul: The Problem Child Elis Book: The Official History of the Tour de France Part 3Steff: Budget Sky Sports Mike: Kid at King of the Cone Elis: Wales away to Kazakhstan, on the train 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 “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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎙️ 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 NOWFri 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.

🎙️ 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 NOWFri 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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 NOWFri 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.

🎙️ 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 NOWFri 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.