The Socially Distant Sports Bar

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/votingAnd don’t forget – loads of bonus content is only available on Patreon.com/distantpod.Part 1Elis: The end of ITV CyclingSteff: LionsMike: What I miss about playing rugbyPart 2Mike Documentary: Jake Paul: The Problem ChildElis Book: The Official History of the Tour de FrancePart 3Steff: Budget Sky SportsMike: Kid at King of the ConeElis: Wales away to Kazakhstan, on the trainSee 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 PerksEnjoy 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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/votingAbout This EpisodeOver 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/distantpodOr go all in and subscribe for £8 a month to unlock:All 25 Hoffi Pod episodesFull Michael Owen’s Movie ClubHundreds of hours of bonus contentThe legendary second halves of weekly shows2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOWFri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Grab your tickets: distantpod.com/liveThe 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/votingAbout This EpisodeOver 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/distantpodOr go all in and subscribe for £8 a month to unlock:All 25 Hoffi Pod episodesFull Michael Owen’s Movie ClubHundreds of hours of bonus contentThe legendary second halves of weekly shows2026 LIVE TOUR – TICKETS ON SALE NOWFri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Grab your tickets: distantpod.com/liveThe 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 PerksEnjoy 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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/votingTell 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/liveThe 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/votingTell 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Book here: distantpod.com/liveThe 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 PerksEnjoy 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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/votingTell 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 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/distantpodThe 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/votingTell 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 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/distantpodThe 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 PerksEnjoy 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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/votingEvery 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 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/distantpodThe 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.

🎙️ 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/votingEvery 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 TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 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/distantpodThe 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.

🎙️ 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 PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “77: Hackney Empire (a) 2nd 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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.

🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference.👉 Vote now: britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s free, it takes 30 seconds, and we’d love you forever. Probably.🎞 This Week’s Episode We’re cracking open the Patreon vault and bringing you the very best bits from Michael Owen’s Movie Club – our long-running, occasionally sports-adjacent, always entertaining spin-off series.For 58 glorious episodes (and counting), Mike, Elis and Steff have watched and dissected everything from underdog sports dramas to baffling action blockbusters — all launched from Michael Owen’s now-legendary claim that he’s only ever seen 8 films and didn’t like them… because they weren’t real.“It’s supposed to be a sports film podcast… but really, it’s just three blokes with questionable taste in movies.”From Cool Runnings to JFK, The Karate Kid to Field of Dreams, this is your guided tour through the madness, genius, and deep cinematic trauma that is Michael Owen’s Movie Club.🎧 Want More? This full series is usually only available to our Patreon subscribers. Join us and you’ll get:DISCOUNT CODE 23167 on £10 tier 🎬 Full archive of Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎧 Weekly bonus episodes 🕵️ Hoffi Pod, guest specials, and Q&As 🚀 Early access to live shows 👉 patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!Come see us live as we bring a brand-new show on tour across the UK!📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🏆 VOTE FOR US! We’re nominated for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and your vote could make all the difference.👉 Vote now: britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s free, it takes 30 seconds, and we’d love you forever. Probably.🎞 This Week’s Episode We’re cracking open the Patreon vault and bringing you the very best bits from Michael Owen’s Movie Club – our long-running, occasionally sports-adjacent, always entertaining spin-off series.For 58 glorious episodes (and counting), Mike, Elis and Steff have watched and dissected everything from underdog sports dramas to baffling action blockbusters — all launched from Michael Owen’s now-legendary claim that he’s only ever seen 8 films and didn’t like them… because they weren’t real.“It’s supposed to be a sports film podcast… but really, it’s just three blokes with questionable taste in movies.”From Cool Runnings to JFK, The Karate Kid to Field of Dreams, this is your guided tour through the madness, genius, and deep cinematic trauma that is Michael Owen’s Movie Club.🎧 Want More? This full series is usually only available to our Patreon subscribers. Join us and you’ll get:DISCOUNT CODE 23167 on £10 tier 🎬 Full archive of Michael Owen’s Movie Club 🎧 Weekly bonus episodes 🕵️ Hoffi Pod, guest specials, and Q&As 🚀 Early access to live shows 👉 patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!Come see us live as we bring a brand-new show on tour across the UK!📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/liveSee 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 PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “141:Little Tommy Two Kormas”, 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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.

🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 2) We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need you to make it happen!👉 Vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s quick, free, and genuinely makes a huge difference. Thank you!🎧 This Week: From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours.Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport.“It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.”📌 PART 1🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wivesInstagram ClipFacebook Video🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match momentWatch on X🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?Watch on YouTube📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless tellyWatch on ITVX📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsessionBuy it here📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE👉 patreon.com/distantpod gets you:Weekly bonus episodesMichael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&AsEarly live show accessAd-free episodes🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”Watch on YouTube🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)Watch here🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.Facebook clip🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/liveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎙 The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 274: I’m Not An Owl (Pt 1) We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards — and we need you to make it happen!👉 Vote now: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting It’s quick, free, and genuinely makes a huge difference. Thank you!🎧 This Week: From Roy Hodgson’s perfectly baffling post-match thoughts to Dexys honouring a darts legend, Pastor Joe blessing NASCAR, sarcastic keepers, Claude Makélélé appreciation, and the wonderful world of softball — it's another classic week of sporting detours.Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return to rifle through the weird, heartfelt, and downright brilliant side of sport.“It’s like a sports podcast… except when it absolutely isn’t.”📌 PART 1🟢 Mike: Pastor Joe Nelms' NASCAR prayer – Praise for the fuel and the wivesInstagram ClipFacebook Video🟢 Elis: Roy Hodgson delivers an all-time post-match momentWatch on X🟢 Steff: Dexys – “Jackie Wilson Said” with… Jocky Wilson?Watch on YouTube📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)🎥 Steff Documentary: The Best of Saint & Greavsie – classic chaos, timeless tellyWatch on ITVX📖 Mike Book: Pocket Money by Gordon Burn – snooker, celebrity, and obsessionBuy it here📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE👉 patreon.com/distantpod gets you:Weekly bonus episodesMichael Owen’s Movie Club, Hoffi Pod & guest Q&AsEarly live show accessAd-free episodes🟢 Steff: Claude Makélélé – the original “Makélélé role”Watch on YouTube🟢 Elis: The most sarcastic goalkeeper dive you’ve ever seen (Hemel Hempstead style)Watch here🟢 Mike: Softball energy. Always softball energy.Facebook clip🎟️ THE 2026 LIVE TOUR – ON SALE NOW!We’re taking The Socially Distant Sports Bar on the road with a brand-new live show. Expect stories, clips, surprises… and maybe the odd song.📍 Tour Dates:Fri 20 March – Cardiff, New TheatreSat 21 March – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎫 Tickets → www.distantpod.com/liveSee 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 PerksEnjoy early access and ad-free listening as part of your Wondery+ or Patreon Subscription.📌 This Week’s Clip:Taken from “137: 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 TheatreSat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New TheatreTue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireWed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney EmpireFri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon MembersEvery 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.