The Socially Distant Sports Bar

🚨 Bit of a change! 🚨 As we explained last week, our contract with Wondery has been terminated – which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has gone.While we work out how to bring the free version of the pod back, for the next few weeks full episodes will only be available on Patreon. 👉 Join us here: patreon.com/distantpod 💸 Use the code ACD83 for 25% off your first subscription.This week’s full episode is The Patreon Tapes 2: The Shower Seat — and just to be clear: The Patreon Tapes will NEVER be available for free anywhere.Patreon has always been the main reason we’ve been able to make this show, and right now it’s the only way we can keep going. Thank you so much to everyone who already supports us — we couldn’t do this without you. ❤️Other ways to support the pod👕 Check out our brand-new merch shop: sdsb2025.myshopify.com 🎟️ Tour 2026 tickets: distantpod.com/live

This week’s full episode is only on Patreon.Our Wondery contract has been terminated, which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has gone.But don’t panic — we’re still making the pod every week, and for the next 4 weeks all episodes will be Patreon-only.⚠️ The Patreon Tapes will NEVER be available for free anywhere.👉 Join us: patreon.com/distantpod💸 Code ACD83 = 25% off your first subscriptionPatreon is the only thing keeping SDSB alive right now — so if you can, come and support us. ❤️👀 Industry folk: Have a read of this post about our brilliant team. They’ve lost their jobs due to the Wondery situation. They're amazing and deserve jobs.🎟️ Tour 2026 tickets → distantpod.com/live🛒 Merch → sdsb2025.myshopify.comHere's what the Episode looks like this week over on PatreonThis Week’s Show📌 Part 1Elis: Mark Hughes’ wedding speechMike: The Tush PushSteff: Piano📌 Part 2Documentary (Mike): A Life In Ten Pictures – BBCBook Choice (Elis): European Football Greatest Grounds: One Hundred Must-See Football Venues by Leon Gladwell📌 Part 3Elis: The Krypton FactorMike: Seve… again 😁Steff: Wheelie Bin Game

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense.PART 1Mike: Barry RFCElis: F***ing cowsSteff: RonniePART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer)Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link)PART 3Mike: England Women’s RugbyElis: “Dear God”Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/live

Episode 282: Gold TopElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of sporting clips, documentaries, books, and plenty of nonsense.PART 1Mike: Barry RFCElis: F***ing cowsSteff: RonniePART 2Steff Documentary: Scrum Queens: The Fight For The First World Cup (BBC iPlayer)Mike Book: A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein (link)PART 3Mike: England Women’s RugbyElis: “Dear God”Steff: Aston Villa manager John Gregory singing on TV, 1999💡 Want more every week? 👉 Get bonus podcasts, Hoffi Pod, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & early tour access at Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets now on sale: distantpod.com/live

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!🏆 VOTE FOR US! We're up for the Listeners’ Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards: we’re in the Top 6 and you can vote for us again, even if you have already done so!👉 Take 20 seconds to do it here: britishpodcastawards.com/votingTell your mates, your boss, your gran. Let’s win this thing. Diolch!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 “71: A Million Bees”, 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.

Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say SorryElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingPART 1Elis: Big Jim CollieSteff: Steve BurtonMike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs TigerPART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final gameMike: Pre-season 😬Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at distantpod.com/live

Episode 281: He’s Trying To Say SorryElis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero are back with another week of classic clips, documentaries, books, and total nonsense.🎉 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! It’s the final push for the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice Award – and we’d love your support. It only takes 30 seconds, and it really means the world to us. 👉 Vote here: www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingPART 1Elis: Big Jim CollieSteff: Steve BurtonMike: Phil on Tiger and Scottie Scheffler’s record vs TigerPART 2Elis Documentary: America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526 Steff Book: My Favourite Year, edited by Nick Hornby https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4263.My_Favorite_Year PART 3Elis: St Helens’ final gameMike: Pre-season 😬Steff: Barcelona play 60 minutes with only academy graduates💡 Get More Every Week 👉 Bonus episodes, spin-offs, Michael Owen’s Movie Club & Hoffi Pod, plus the full story behind our episode titles — only on Patreon.com/distantpod🎟️ Tour 2026 – Tickets on sale now at distantpod.com/live

🚨 Last Chance to Vote 🚨Today’s the FINAL day to vote for The Socially Distant Sports Bar in the British Podcast Awards.We’re not just trying to scrape into the Top 10 — we want to smash our way to the Top Spot. 🥈➡️🥇Mike’s even recorded a special voice note to encourage you lot. 🎙️😂👉 Vote here before midnight:https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingOver the last three years you’ve carried us from Top 20 → Top 5 → 2nd place.Now it’s time to take that final step.Thanks for backing us, as always — you’re the reason we keep doing this nonsense.Now go vote before those dirty boys at Help I Sexted My Boss beats us again…

🎙️ Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod!🏆 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!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 “57: Shower When Necessary”, 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.

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 – the full story behind our titles (and 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 train

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 train

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.