Share

The Socially Distant Sports Bar
117: Use Your Probes On Newbon
Ep. 127
•
Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero will be performing LIVE at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on February 3rd 2023.
Tickets for the original date in 2022 are still valid - and if you haven’t bought a ticket yet they are available via https://motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on
Head over to the Distant Pod Shop to help Steff out… and pick up our new Admiral x Distant Pod merchandise click on these links... Because he wore them on BT Sport's "Down The Clubhouse" we can only sell these until July 31st... After that they will be gone...
https://sdsb.beyondmerch.co.uk/products/admiral-white-chevron-sports-shirt
https://sdsb.beyondmerch.co.uk/products/admiral-sash-sports-shirt
This Week's Show
Elis’ Documentary Choice: Losers The Miscast Champion. https://www.netflix.com/watch/80198245?trackId=14170286
Steff’s Book Choice: The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism by John Barnes https://amzn.to/3Rosjai
First Round of Clips
Mike clip: Remarkable baseball kid
https://fb.watch/dwHzYJ3jug/
Adam Bender backstory
https://youtu.be/GrKuLHDiZrY
Steff Clip: John Aldridge v Mexico in 1994 World Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSJVL74OlQk
Elis: Amazing bit of volleyball
https://twitter.com/BeachVBWorld/status/1544546686126608387
Second Round of Clips (via https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe & https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )
Elis: Football kits
https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/1545344333120937984
Steff Clip: Filbert Bayi smashes the 1500m world record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3BhcZZYTQQ
Mike: Ian Wight on Alan Sugar
https://twitter.com/ianwright0/status/1546799724178595841?s=21&t=4nDpMnMoN1hq73LIz1TAhA
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Click here for a NORD VPN deal
CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION
https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all
We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!
If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇
Live shows are coming!
🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live
More episodes
View all episodes

631. Dallas: PS161
19:44||Ep. 631Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod. We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.This is from 227: Pampas Grass & BadmintonCheck out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.
629. I Hate Your Music (Pt 2): 290
38:06||Ep. 629Episode 290: I Hate Your Music (Pt 2)Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — SUPPORT THE BIG PUSH!Help us fill the London shows — grab your tickets now: distantpod.com/live🎧 Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts! Subscribers get:Parts 1 & 2 early — and completely ad-freePart 3 every week as an Apple-exclusive bonus episodeAll the nonsense, none of the ads🎧 PART 2 — Docs & BooksSteff Documentary: Man On Wirehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWHZLRmu1tsMike Book: Arwyr Chwaraeon Cymru — James Staffordhttps://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781800993952/arwyr-chwaraeon-cymru🛍️ SHOP THE PODsdsb2025.myshopify.com🎟️ LIVE SHOWSdistantpod.com/live
628. I Hate Your Music (Pt 1): 290
01:17:15||Ep. 628Episode 290: I Hate Your Music (Pt 1)Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW!We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year.Get your seats while they’re still available: distantpod.com/live🎧 Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts! Get Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free, plus Part 3 every week as exclusive bonus content — all completely ad-free. Just hit Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.🎧 PART 1 — ClipsMike: The remarkable Syd Scroggie, 1971https://youtu.be/5WM5nVAp0cMElis: Classic Welsbyhttps://x.com/stusfootyflash/status/1995387445240860777?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: Why wouldn’t they?https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRVmhYgCfus/?igsh=NnJsaXd3bDdsY3Nz
627. Joe Marler’s Tickle: PS160
11:21||Ep. 627Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod. We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.Joe Marler from Celebrity Traitors was on the pod this year - Here’s Part 1 and Part 2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/id1503926981?i=1000700606694https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/id1503926981?i=1000700607056Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.
625. Snoring (Pt 2): 289
43:18||Ep. 625🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. Grab your seats before they're gone: distantpod.com/live🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — Episode 289: Snoring (Pt 2) Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero (What Else Does He Do??) are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.PART 2Elis Documentary 👉 How To Win The Ashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002g7hlSteff Book: Touching The Void — Joe Simpson👉 Buy here https://amzn.to/48rdL2QPART 3 - Head to Apple Podcasts and join the Distant Pod Bonus Club to listenMike: Colorado State Boise State Referee 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaCflvjgoo/?igsh=c2xoOGE1dmV6YWFsElis: 1969 Soviet gym 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ8wMyDjVdr/?igsh=aGJrZGp5bjl4eDliSteff: Up the Tics 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOgwRUHjCWL/?igsh=MTRnYmkxZzlla3lnaA==
624. Snoring (Pt 1): 289
01:12:56||Ep. 624🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. Grab your seats before they're gone: distantpod.com/live🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — Episode 289: Snoring (Pt 1) Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero (What Else Does He Do??) are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.PART 1Mike: Reality Check 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRFLLRzjrMe/?igsh=MWc5ZDgyeG4xZWJvYw==Steff: Francesca Hennessy 👉 Clip 1 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQtw71IjD_K/?igsh=N2N5ZnlkcWZpeDQ1 👉 Clip 2 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKP1Hw2sHhY/?igsh=MWF3aTNiZGhkZmF6Mg==Elis: Scouse nurse in the making 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNqlMtNsy_I/?igsh=MWNqeXFreXVhanN1ZQ==PART 2 is out on Friday!!Elis Documentary 👉 How To Win The Ashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002g7hlSteff Book: Touching The Void — Joe Simpson👉 Buy here https://amzn.to/48rdL2QPART 3 - available by joining the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple PodcastsMike: Colorado State Boise State Referee 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaCflvjgoo/?igsh=c2xoOGE1dmV6YWFsElis: 1969 Soviet gym 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ8wMyDjVdr/?igsh=aGJrZGp5bjl4eDliSteff: Up the Tics 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOgwRUHjCWL/?igsh=MTRnYmkxZzlla3lnaA==
623. F-ing: PS159
09:55||Ep. 623Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod. We’ve been back through our archive of episodes and picked out some of our favourite stories, anecdotes, and funny bits.If you’re new to the pod, these are a perfect way to dip your toe in and then dive back into the full episodes from our early days.Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.comGrab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style.
621. Sugared Alpen: 288 (Pt 2)
30:54||Ep. 621🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. Grab your seats before they're gone: distantpod.com/liveJOIN THE BONUS CLUB to get more from Distant Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/id1503926981 (00:00:40)🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — Episode 288Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero (What Else Does He Do??) are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.PART 2Mike Documentary: The Life of a Football Apprentice (1972)👉 Watch here https://youtu.be/kxUnTR0r5is?si=zBiwvCITf3eymM_PElis’ Book: Jonathan Wilson — The Power and The Glory 👉 Buy here https://amzn.to/3M8kt6y
620. Sugared Alpen: 288 (Pt 1)
01:04:59||Ep. 620🎫 LONDON LIVE SHOWS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW! We’re coming to London and we REALLY want to see you there — it’s our biggest push of the year. Grab your seats before they're gone: distantpod.com/live🎧 THIS WEEK’S SHOW — Episode 288Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero (What Else Does He Do??) are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.JOIN THE BONUS CLUB to get more from Distant Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/id1503926981 (00:00:40)PART 1Elis: Scotland limbs 👉 Watch here https://x.com/colinmccredie/status/1990899976809975910?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6gSteff: The Enemy 👉 Clip 1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQq5jl6CHwh/?igsh=MW83c2M1dXAwZnV3Zw== 👉 Clip 2 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQrKN4qjaMQ/?igsh=azc4ZzV5b3l4bTQxMike: Fathers vs Sons 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPKXmv5Dreg/?igsh=MXdrOGRhdTlxZXMzMw==