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🎙️ The Socially Distant Sports Bar – Episode 265: Average Dick Dave

Elis James (Elis & John, Oh What A Time), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth), and Steff Garrero return with another week of top-tier sporting nonsense, niche nostalgia, and barely relevant tangents.

“Like a sports podcast, if the sport was optional.”

🎟️ We’re Going on Tour in 2026!

We’re hitting the road with a brand-new live show in 2026!

Tickets are on general sale now – grab yours at distantpod.com/live

📍 Tour Dates:

• Fri 20 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre
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• Sat 21 March 2026 – Cardiff, New Theatre
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• Tue 7 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire
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• Wed 8 April 2026 – London, Hackney Empire
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• Fri 24 April 2026 – Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
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✨ This Week’s Show – Don’t Miss It!

📌 PART 1 (OUT WEDNESDAY)

Mike:

🎥 Young Rory Compilation

• Clip 1 – Instagram
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• Clip 2 – Facebook
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• Clip 3 – Instagram
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Steff:

⚽ Total Football in Action – Netherlands 1974

🔗 Watch on YouTube

Elis:

🏃‍♀️ Hungover Marathon Runner from Swansea

🔗 Watch on Facebook

📌 PART 2 (OUT FRIDAY)

Steff Doc:

⚾ The Clubhouse – An inside look at the culture, characters, and chaos of the Boston Red Sox.

🔗 Watch on Netflix

Elis Book:

📚 The Art of Captaincy by Mike Brearley – A thoughtful look into leadership on and off the field.

🔗 Buy on Amazon

📌 PART 3 – PATREON EXCLUSIVE

👉 Subscribe at patreon.com/distantpod for bonus episodes, spin-offs, and early live show access.

Steff:

🏏 14-Year-Old Sensation in the IPL

🔗 Watch the clip

Mike:

😂 Just Funny – No context needed

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