Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.

This week the broadcasting legend Bob Harris announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2.

Bob was a guest on the podcast in 2024, so we’ve dug out our favourite bit of Bob.

This is from 223: Bob Harris

Get Well Soon Bob xx

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar, with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero.

Elis is best known as co‑host of Elis James & John Robins on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Mike is a television writer and star of Mammoth, bringing his own grounded, funny perspective on sport and life. Together, they offer a conversational, humorous take on sport that doesn’t rely on expertise — just curiosity and strong opinions.

The discussion is driven by a documentary exploring football in Senegal, made by a former professional footballer turned filmmaker, offering an insider’s perspective on the structure, passion and challenges of the game in a different football culture.

This is paired with a book choice — Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman — which examines the life and career of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. It’s a portrait of a hugely talented but deeply flawed sporting figure, prompting discussion about legacy, personality and how sporting greatness is remembered.

Inside Senegalese Football

https://youtu.be/Xb6MiBrzNaQ?si=BjkgJIbfrq9ei9hY

Gunslinger by Jeff Pearlman

https://amzn.to/3PLVwQB

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The Socially Distant Sports Bar is a comedy podcast hosted by Elis James (Elis James & John Robins) and Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), alongside Steff Garrero — offering a funny, curious take on sport, culture and the stories that surround them.

You don’t need to love sport — or even understand it — to enjoy it.

For early, ad‑free listening and bonus content, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

Young Aaron Rai

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYeqDfMs4Pw/?igsh=MWVraGU5bXgwOWQ2bw==

Mary Tyler Moore

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVbYabtDtxJ/?igsh=ZnkycmhveW96cmg%3D

Stewards

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYPq_qBNpMD/?igsh=MWpienB6cXVlNTM5cg==

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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 is from “The Argus? No Offence But, The Argus? Not Even The Echo?”

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Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a wide‑ranging conversation, split across three parts.

David looks back on his rugby playing days, growing up in Ireland during the eras of Euro 88 and Italia 90, and how attitudes to GAA and other sports shaped his early experience of sport.

That leads into the sporting moment that has stayed with him — Stephen Roche’s extraordinary ride on La Plagne in the 1987 Tour de France.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04&t=174s

From there, things take a more surreal turn — including a brilliant comedy sketch about cricket and why sport can often feel completely baffling from the outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrue4oXCbo

Plus a standout long‑form interview recommendation featuring Paul Kimmage:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-2011-david-do-49807937

👉 Want Part 3?

David brings what he believes might be the greatest sporting clip ever:

👉 The Castletown Donkey Derby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XtVm8z28e4

You’ll need to subscribe (Apple or Patreon) to hear it in full — and it’s worth it.

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Irish comedian, writer and podcaster David O’Doherty joins The Socially Distant Sports Bar this week — bringing his trademark mix of sharp comedy, surreal storytelling and genuine sporting obsession. David's podcast with Max Rushden, What Did You Do Yesterday? is a favourite of the Distant Pod team.

Known for his live shows, books and appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David also brings a deep love of cycling, Irish sport and the kind of niche sporting moments this podcast thrives on.

Across this episode, David joins Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a wide‑ranging conversation, split across three parts.

David looks back on his rugby playing days, growing up in Ireland during the eras of Euro 88 and Italia 90, and how attitudes to GAA and other sports shaped his early experience of sport.

That leads into the sporting moment that has stayed with him — Stephen Roche’s extraordinary ride on La Plagne in the 1987 Tour de France.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04&t=174s

We’ve launched a brand new merch store — mugs, hoodies, prints and more!

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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 is from “Adam Hurrey”

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👉 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for Part 3 bonus content.

Part 2 of The Socially Distant Sports Bar, where the conversation turns to the stories behind sport.

Join Elis James and Mike Bubbins as they deep dive into sports.

This week, the focus is on cycling legend Eddy Merckx, using a classic documentary as a starting point, alongside a book exploring participation and inclusion in sport.

As ever, you don’t need to have seen or read anything — the discussion goes where it goes.

• Elis Documentary: Eddy Merckx: The Greatest Show on Earth (1975) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Oqs__6rfk9c&t=2208s&ra=m
• Steff Book: Breaking The Grass Ceiling by Patricia Gregory
• https://amzn.to/4d0ZmOC

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