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Part 3 is exclusive to Apple Podcasts subscribers — bonus, ad-free content you won’t hear anywhere else. 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 FUNDRAISERSteff is running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Orchid Cancer, raising money for m Mike brings the wonderfully odd pairing of Ken and David, a clip that spirals exactly where you hope it will https://www.instagram.com/reels/DToDnimDMbC/ Elis chooses A Day in the Life of Emma Finucane, offering a fascinating insight into elite cycling and daily athletic discipline https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTdkNczDLqV/?igsh=d2JyZGJybDI4aWcx Steff finishes with the surreal brilliance of Ski Ballet, a reminder that sport is often at its best when it’s slightly unhinged https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS4Uh-yjAbe/?igsh=MXBjYmZ1Z205aHdrdQ==

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.

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 1Elis brings a classic Not The Nine O’Clock News sketch featuring John McEnroe, a perfect collision of sport and comedyhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fd90m3xKfl8Mike picks comedian Charlie Baker’s take on VAR, capturing everything confusing, frustrating, and faintly ridiculous about modern footballhttps://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 PBhttps://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. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live 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 Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍏 Distant Pod Bonus Club • Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free • Part 3 every week as bonus content 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. Part 3 is exclusive bonus content for Distant Pod Bonus Club members — ad-free and only on Apple Podcasts. PART 3 Mike: Katt Williams in golf 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOM7RyZjumV/?igsh=MXVsejN1cnZuMmxjdg== Elis: 9 darter 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSS744nkqrg/?igsh=MTl6bGlpaTdsanFsbw== Steff: Scouting Reports 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLKzXBnCHLV/?igsh=MXE5cGEwZWhvZmMxaw==

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 2Mike 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. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 296 (Pt 1) 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. PART 1Elis: Jackie Grealish 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVjR6DgKID/?igsh=eGh5aHZpYndybnZp Mike: Chris Kamara 👉 Watch here https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19ZkpdC2ES/?mibextid=wwXIfr Steff: High Fives 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4AyQ3iknQ/?igsh=MTJyNGlxNDVsbmM1eg== Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 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 Michael Owen’s Movie Club - you can listen to it by subscribing here - https://www.patreon.com/distantpod  Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero this week. He’s chosen a selection of clips that inspired him, fascinated him, or just made him laugh along the way. 🍏 APPLE BONUS CLUB Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts to get: Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free Part 3 every week as exclusive bonus content Extra clips, extended commentary, and zero ads Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis, Mike, and Steff explore the week’s best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments — from iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, with strong opinions guaranteed. This week’s episode features cycling, athletics, and classic moments from sport’s past, all curated by Geraint himself. Geraint Thomas Clips: Jan Ullrich — 1997 Tour de France Win “This is the clip that really got me hooked on cycling.” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stwxONV21pw&pp=ygUcamFuIHVsbHJpY2ggMTk5NyBhbHBlIGQnaHVleg%3D%3D Colin Jackson Highlights https://youtu.be/QLcgbjTe7lE?si=ZfA8__WaarXppJNm https://youtu.be/kYUvsNMLXH0?si=bKnzuCep0G1tSZJB

Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero this week. He’s chosen a selection of clips that inspired him, fascinated him, or just made him laugh along the way. 🍏 APPLE BONUS CLUB  Join the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts to get: Parts 1 & 2 early and ad-free Part 3 every week as exclusive bonus content Extra clips, extended commentary, and zero ads Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis, Mike, and Steff explore the week’s best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments — from iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, with strong opinions guaranteed. This week’s episode features cycling, athletics, and classic moments from sport’s past, all curated by Geraint himself. Geraint Thomas Clips: Jan Ullrich — 1997 Tour de France Win “This is the clip that really got me hooked on cycling.” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stwxONV21pw&pp=ygUcamFuIHVsbHJpY2ggMTk5NyBhbHBlIGQnaHVleg%3D%3D Colin Jackson Highlights https://youtu.be/QLcgbjTe7lE?si=ZfA8__WaarXppJNm https://youtu.be/kYUvsNMLXH0?si=bKnzuCep0G1tSZJB Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geraint Thomas — Tour de France winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and five-time podium finisher on Grand Tours — joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero this week. He’s chosen a selection of clips that inspired him, fascinated him, or just made him laugh along the way. Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis, Mike, and Steff explore the week’s best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments — from iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, with strong opinions guaranteed. This week’s episode features cycling, athletics, and classic moments from sport’s past, all curated by Geraint himself. Geraint Thomas Clips: Jan Ullrich — 1997 Tour de France Win “This is the clip that really got me hooked on cycling.” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=stwxONV21pw&pp=ygUcamFuIHVsbHJpY2ggMTk5NyBhbHBlIGQnaHVleg%3D%3D Colin Jackson Highlights https://youtu.be/QLcgbjTe7lE?si=ZfA8__WaarXppJNm https://youtu.be/kYUvsNMLXH0?si=bKnzuCep0G1tSZJB Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chesney: PS165 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 242: Chesney Hawkes  Check out our brand-new merch store here: 🛒 sdsb2025.myshopify.com Grab a mug, hoodie, t-shirt (or all three!) and help keep the pod going in style. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍏 APPLE BONUS CLUB — PART 3 (BONUS CONTENT) Part 3 is exclusive to Apple Podcast subscribers — bonus clips, no ads, every week. PART 3 Steff: Cricket 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR1LWweE2pR/?igsh=YXFsbDZkdGNwZWVo Mike: Bob Anderson — “The Limestone Cowboy” 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGAF3UCE7Q/?igsh=YmgyMWZ5bzhqMTRs Elis: Bobby Moore on street football 👉 Watch here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSNL3UJjk5B/?igsh=MW9iYmdlMHJtd3YxdA== 🍏 Distant Pod Bonus Club • Parts 1 & 2 early + ad-free • Part 3 as exclusive bonus content

Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 2): Episode 294 Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week — from genuine sporting greatness to complete oddities. PART 2Steff Documentary: Gold Fever 👉 Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylFsFwykDRE Mike Book: Hymns and Arias by Max Boyce 👉 Buy here https://amzn.to/3La7Ojx 🍏 Want Part 3? Part 3 is available exclusively via the Distant Pod Bonus Club on Apple Podcasts — ad-free bonus content every week. Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can I Go Rowing? (Pt 1): Episode 294 - Part 2 out on Friday, Part 3 via Apple Subscription. Distant Pod is a weekly podcast where Elis James, Mike Bubbins, and Steff Garrero dive into the best (and worst) clips, documentaries, books, and sporting moments they’ve discovered that week. From iconic brilliance to complete nonsense, each episode is a fast-moving, funny tour through sport, culture, and the strange corners of the internet — with zero expertise required and strong opinions guaranteed. PART 1Elis: Sunderland shithousery 👉 Watch here https://x.com/stokeyyg2/status/2000236723775910350?s=46&t=neS5hOG2rnBndx5FBpAv6g Steff: Microsoft Excel World Championships 👉 Short clip 1 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7vPaLtbuCcE 👉 Short clip 2 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5ojuEAJM2JM 👉 Full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLY4JjoR30o Mike: Phillip Rivers 👉 Clip https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSF4QBIEVXU/?igsh=MWtwbmY4cmxjdG93cQ== 👉 BBC Sport article https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/articles/cy84vg56pq0o 👉 Additional clip https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGPKx6kl8g/?igsh=MTBjYWJ2bm1iMmhtMg== Click here for a NORD VPN deal https://nordvpn.com/distant CLICK HERE TO SEE CRWST's SELECTION https://crwst.cymru/collections/shop-all 🛍️ NEW MERCH ALERTWe’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 2026Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.