The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Episodes
Raygun & Sammy Sex
The hosts discuss the viral "Ray Gun" documentary about Rachel Gunn, analyzing her underperformance at the 2024 Olympics and the subsequent global mockery.
No Readmission
Hosts discuss a disastrous trip to a Swansea vs.
A Goose To The Face: Pint Size
The hosts announce their upcoming live show at the Clapham Grand for the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival.
Cowboy At The Little Tesco
The hosts discuss a Netflix documentary on Vince Young, analyzing his turbulent NFL career and the poor man-management by coach Jeff Fisher.
The Rizla Stadium
The hosts promote an upcoming live show at the Clapham Grand and discuss the nuances of American tipping culture.
Sing: Pint Size
In this "Pint Size Distant Pod" episode, the hosts revisit a classic segment featuring their competitive dynamic and a chaotic story about Mike…
Give Him A Passport
The hosts review a documentary about boxer Bill Alaz, a British champion trafficked as a child who remains stateless and cannot travel for fights.
Delivering To Belfast
The hosts discuss Mike’s eccentric habit of befriending tradespeople, including a trip to Belfast with an Asda driver, and debate the appeal of firefighters as a "sexy" profession.
Where's Danny Gabbidon? Pint Size
The hosts analyze a clip from Scott Quinnell’s coaching show, discussing his tackling technique and physical dominance.
Training In A Shed
The hosts review the 1969 BBC documentary "The Life of a Football Manager," contrasting Arsenal manager Bertie Mee’s professional setup with the primitive conditions at Bradford Park Avenue.
What's "Pointless" In Welsh?
Mike and Kelly discuss Alice James’s successful Welsh-language comedy gig at Eisteddfod, debating the value of organized experiences versus spontaneous memories.
The Camping Stove: Pint Size
This "Pint Size" episode features clips from the Distant Pod archive, including a debate on whether war constitutes a sport and a humorous comparison…
Sacked From The Voiceover
The hosts discuss a documentary on Welsh boxing legend Howard Winston, highlighting his rise to world champion despite losing fingers in an accident and his humble post-career life.
Squash Court
Mike and Elwood discuss Mike’s recent cricket outing, his humorous take on prostate exams, and the "Ball of the Century" involving Shane Warne and Graham Gooch.
The Apologising Dog: Pint Size
This episode features comedian Mike Field sharing anecdotes about his local fame.
Kriss Akabusi Loves Nietzsche
Mike and Al welcome fans with unique tattoos and discuss their personal lives, including yoga and marriage.
Two Tangerines In A Sack
Comedians Mike Bubbins and Will Berridge host a socially distant sports bar show, sharing absurd anecdotes about medical mishaps, cycling shorts, and their lack of academic diligence.
Tree-ing: Pint Size
Mike vents about Cardiff planning officers blocking his garage due to a neighbor’s tree preservation order, sparking absurd Hitler comparisons.
Race Of The Century
The hosts review the Netflix documentary "Race of the Century," detailing Australia's 1983 America's Cup victory over the long-reigning New York Yacht Club.
Ziplock Full Of Moustache
Michael McIntyre details the grueling physical and mental demands of filming his sitcom *Mammoth, including shaving his 12-year mustache and enduring long hours in makeup.
Kirkby Ski Slope: Pint Size
This Pint Size Distant Pod episode features hosts discussing the dangerously unsafe Kirby dry ski slope, built on rubble and facing a motorway.
Best Of Distant Pod 10 (pt 2)
The hosts discuss hugging muscular athletes like Joe Marler and Nicol Adams, then mock Peloton leaderboard names and 1970s stunt clips featuring a father endangering his four-year-old son.
Best Of Distant Pod 10 (pt 1)
This "Best Of" episode features Mike’s emotional tribute to his late neighbor Vic, followed by humorous tangents on rugby props, chocolate consumption rituals, and politicians faking football fandom.
Keegan: Pint Size
This episode of Pint Size Distant Pod features a clip from the 1970s BBC show Superstars, highlighting football legend Kevin Keegan’s crash during a bike race.
Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 2)
This episode features comedian Elis James promoting his upcoming Welsh-language gigs in London, followed by a "Best Of" segment from The Socially Distant Sports Bar.
Best Of Distant Pod 9 (pt 1)
In this Best Of episode, hosts Mike and Ellis revisit classic stories, including Mike’s habit of urinating in his garden to avoid stairs.
Timothy Spall: Pint Size
In this Pint Size Distant Pod episode, the hosts revisit a clip from Mike Bubbins’ Merthyr Q&A, where he shares a graphic masturbation story and discusses oversharing.
Nish Kumar (pt 2)
Comedian Nish Kumar joins the Socially Distant Sports Bar for a guest episode discussing the dramatic 2021 India vs.