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The Socially Distant Sports Bar

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero — and you don’t need to like sport to be completely hooked.

Elis is the king of Welsh podcasting & Mike Bubbins is TV’s Tony Mammoth.

Each week you get two episodes

Part 1 is fast, funny and chaotic — a stream of clips, sporting moments and internet oddities pulled apart with str... more

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Elis James, Mike Bubbins, Steff Garrero and The Socially Distant Sports Bar are always in search of a legacy. And this week is no different.

Will it be literary? Perhaps the boys will be remembered for introducing new expressions into the English la... more

Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.

If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around... more

Welcome to the second half of this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero.

This week, Mike's documentary selection takes us back into the life of one of the podcast's most enduring figures.

Michael Owen. more

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Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero are back in their respective studios after their trip to Clapham, and there's still plenty to discuss from their adventures in London.

While Elis was bolting across the capital to get back for childcare, St... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Mason
Journalist, broadcaster and podcaster
Episode: Live At Cheerful Earful With Kate Mason (pt 2)
George Lewis
Episode: Champions League Final: Pint Size
Tom Craine
Guest on the episode
Episode: Tom Craine (pt 2)
Laura McAllister
Laura McAllister, professor of governance and former Sport Wales Chief Executive, UEFA vice president
UEFA / Welsh Football governance
Episode: Delivering To Belfast
Charlie Baker
Guest featured in Best Of episode content
Episode: Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 1)
Nish Kumar
Comedian and actor, guest on the podcast
Nish Kumar (individual)
Episode: Nish Kumar (pt 2)
Kevin Bridges
Comedian featured in the documentary discussion
BBC Scotland (featured in doc)
Episode: Navy Blue Fleece Bikini
Gabriel Gatehouse
Investigative journalist and broadcaster
Journalism/Media
Episode: FIFA World Cup Special (pt 2)
David O'Doherty
Comedian and performer
Episode: David O'Doherty (pt 2)

Hosts

Elis James
Welsh comedian, writer and broadcaster
Mike Bubbins
Welsh comedian and actor
Steff Garrero
Podcast creator and producer, and ARIA Gold Award winner

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • I shouldn’t but I do

    As a non sporty woman that isn’t Welsh I should have no interest in this podcast, but I absolutely love it! It often makes me laugh out loud and I am so glad I found it. I hope it continues for a long time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listheknitter
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • Honest review

    I like them. They’re great.

    But are they happy? (Probably)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windybeard.
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Quality

    I like them. They are great…but are they happy?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ry10ar
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Meeting ads

    Not distant pod advertising BetFred. Nasty.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lisajaynerobins12344
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brilliant Comedy Podcast That Sometimes Mentions Sport

    This is a comedy podcast pretending to be a sports podcast. Two comedians and another bloke making one another (and the listener) laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ItsJohnBone
    United States4 months ago

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Some listeners object to paid or subscriber-only content and have criticised individual hosts' tone.
Listeners often praise the hosts' chemistry and say the banter delivers frequent laugh-out-loud moments.
Some appreciate the sporting stories and insights alongside the comedy, describing the conversations as engaging and occasionally thoughtful.
Many enjoy the mix of sport, personal stories and tangents, including listeners who do not follow sport or share the hosts' Welsh background.
A recurring criticism is that advertising can interrupt the flow, with gambling ads drawing particular objections.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#140
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#224
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#94
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#132
New Zealand/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#156
Switzerland/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Champions League Final: Pint Size
Q: Did you have a package included the tickets that you bought?
Lewis says the package included tickets, travel and accommodation, but the company went bankrupt while they were flying to Barcelona, leaving them without tickets or somewhere to stay.
Champions League Final: Pint Size
Q: United fan, George?
Lewis says he still supports Manchester United and attends matches, but increasingly enjoys taking his son to watch lower-league football. He recalls the 1999 final as an intensely nostalgic experience and tells the story of the trip to Barcelona with his stepfather.
Nish Kumar (pt 2)
Q: How did Nish describe the Gabba test day and its significance to cricket fans?
Nish framed the Gabba day as a masterclass in chaos and suspense, where every possible result hung in the balance, underscoring how such moments shape national fan memory and collective emotion around sport.
Geraint Thomas (pt 2)
Q: Did you ever consider going to a different team and being number one?
No, not really. I knew I'd get the best out of myself where I was.
Geraint Thomas (pt 2)
Q: Have you managed to get your head around all of the stuff that you achieved?
No, I still find it weird to think about myself like that. But since I've stopped, there've been a few montages about my career, and that's when I look back and appreciate my achievements.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Socially Distant Sports Bar

What is The Socially Distant Sports Bar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comedy-led take on sport, built around three regular hosts: comedians and broadcasters Elis James and Mike Bubbins, and producer and presenter Steff Garrero. One strand moves quickly through sports clips, memorable moments and internet oddities, with strong opinions, personal stories and deliberately loose expertise. Another makes room for documentaries and books that open up the people, history and culture behind sport. Football and rugby feature often, alongside a broad mix of sports and subjects that can wander well beyond the pitch. The appeal is the hosts' easy chemistry and irreverent, tangential conversation: sporting stories sit alongside Welsh life, family anecdotes, television, books and everyday absurdities. It can suit listene... more

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1. Kate Mason
2. George Lewis
3. Tom Craine
4. Laura McAllister
5. Charlie Baker
6. Nish Kumar
7. Kevin Bridges
8. Gabriel Gatehouse

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