The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Welcome 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 one is from our spin off podcast Hoffi Pod - you can subscribe to Hoffi Pod on ptreon.com/distantpod

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Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.

🏃‍♂️ CHARITY RUN
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising vital funds for men’s cancer research and support.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

In Part 2, the focus shifts to elite winter sport, Olympic-level pressure, and high-performance competition.

Steff recommends the documentary Scotty James: Pipe Dream — a deep dive into Winter Olympics snowboarding, an elite athlete, and the mental toll of competing at the highest level
https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=82184420

Mike chooses the book “I Can’t Stop Thinking About VAR”, with help from Elis — a sharp, funny look at football’s ongoing relationship with technology, refereeing, and modern rule-making
https://amzn.to/4qC8wWe

A perfect listen for fans of Winter Olympics documentaries, snow sports, and how sport evolves under pressure.
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🎟️ TOUR 2026
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Distant Pod is the weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, books, documentaries, and sporting moments they’ve found online. Expect sporting brilliance, cultural oddities, and a healthy amount of nonsense.

🏃‍♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and support.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

PART 1
Elis brings a classic Not The Nine O’Clock News sketch featuring John McEnroe, a perfect collision of sport and comedy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fd90m3xKfl8
Mike picks comedian Charlie Baker’s take on VAR, capturing everything confusing, frustrating, and faintly ridiculous about modern football
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfpkJnjI3Z/?igsh=MTNhdHQzb3NwcXVlMA==
Steff chooses a brutally accurate reel on the worst possible playlists to run to, guaranteed to ruin your PB
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DRn1HYViia5/
🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get Part 1 & Part 2 early access and advert free as well as Part 3 as bonus content every week.
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🎟️ TOUR 2026
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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.

🏃‍♂️ MARATHON FUNDRAISER
Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for men’s cancer research and support.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

This one is from Episode 180: I Do Not Get DOMS, I Don't Believe In It

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🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
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If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇
🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com

🎟️ TOUR 2026
Live shows are coming!
🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dig through the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve found that week. From genuine sporting greatness to complete nonsense — no expertise required, strong opinions guaranteed.

Steff is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st to sponsor him as he raises money for Orchid Cancer please click here https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-socially-distant-sports-bar-podcast-5

Mike recommends Netflix’s The Seat — a gripping sports documentary exploring the highest level of motorsport, offering rare insight into Formula 1 and the pressures behind the scenes.
Elis follows with Miguel Delaney’s States of Play, a must-read for anyone interested in football governance, ownership models, regulation, and the future of the game

PART 2
Mike Documentary: The Seat
👉 Watch on Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/watch/82051628?source=35
Elis Book: States of Play by Miguel Delaney
👉 Buy here
https://amzn.to/4rcUEkU
🍏 Want more?
Part 3 is available as bonus content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.
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🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERT
We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!
If you fancy supporting the pod that way, head here 👇
🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com

🎟️ TOUR 2026
Live shows are coming!
🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live

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