About this episode
🎙️ Welcome to The Socially Distant Sports Bar This week, Elis James ( Elis & John, Oh, What A Time ), Mike Bubbins ( Mammoth ), and Steff Garrero are back with a jam-packed episode filled with gravity-defying stunts, iconic sporting moments, and heartwarming tales from the pitch, court, and field. Whether you’re here for sharp sports insights, laugh-out-loud stories, or jaw-dropping clips, you’ll find it all in Episode 247. ✨ What’s in This Week’s Episode? This week, we’re diving into: Death-defying performances with Denis Frisoli’s Tower of Death Legendary rugby feats with Neil Jenkins' try against Ireland in 1991 Cricket nostalgia as Phil Salt returns to hit a century in Barbados Compelling documentaries, unmissable books, and exclusive Patreon-only gems It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and entertainment you won’t want to miss! 🗓 Episode Schedule Part 1: Out Wednesday Part 2: Out Friday 💡 Can’t wait? Subscribe to WONDERY+ to hear both parts ad-free and early, every Tuesday! Or join our Patreon and get 30 minutes of Bonus Content as well! 🚀 Why Choose WONDERY+? Early access: Hear the episodes before anyone else. Ad-free listening: Pure entertainment, zero interruptions. 💡 Exclusive Patreon Content: Unlock even more laughs and insights: 30 minutes of bonus content every week Gift a Patreon membership to your mates! Access iconic extras like Hoffi Pod and Michael Owen’s Movie Club. 🎥 Bonus Podcasts for Patreon Members: Michael Owen’s Movie Club: Hilarious sports film reviews. Hoffi Pod: The lads’ favorite non-sports clips dissected. 👉 Join the £8 or £10 Patreon tiers today and get the full experience! 🎉 THIS WEEK’S SHOW – Don’t Miss It! PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY): Mike: Denis Frisoli’s Tower of Death – Watch here Elis: Neil Jenkins' try against Ireland in 1991 – Watch here Steff: Phil Salt back in Barbados – Watch here PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY): Mike’s Documentary: Project 1000 – Watch here Steff’s Book Recommendation: Boys Don’t Cry, Girls Can’t Throw by Martin Nash – Grab it here PART 3 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE): Mike: Luke Littler – Watch here Elis: Zola – Watch here Steff: Ball Hawks outside Wrigley Field – Watch here and on TikTok 📺 TV Suggestions for More from Mike and Elis: Mike’s Throwback Special: Watch on BBC iPlayer Elis’ Derwydd Special: Watch here ✨ Get ready for another unforgettable episode of The Socially Distant Sports Bar! 🎉 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 ALERT We’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 2026 Live shows are coming! 🎫 Tickets available now at distantpod.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.