Last weekend saw the very first Distant Pod live shows at the Hackney Empire as part of a UK tour which will see the trio visit all points in England, Scotland, Ireland and, of course, Wales. We record for about three hours and Steff turns it into something that makes our listeners laugh as theyre out walking the dog.. Its the closest Ive come to a night out in months. In November 2022, she felt honored to visit the sets of 'Casualty' and 'Pobl Y Cwm' at S4C and BBC Studios. Mike and Kelly both have an interest in sports. For all its brilliant humour, the educational aspect of the podcast shouldnt be underplayed. Without me, it was a sure fire Number 1. They will add scores across the week; and decide the result champion on Friday. The pod already sponsors the shirts of Cardiff Schools U15 Rugby and Cardiff Met Womens Football team, but this was the first time they had produced their own shirts. Its like free entertainment for me. He recently emerged in the quiz show House of games. Kelly is a teacher by trade and currently holds the position of Deputy Head Teacher at Willows High School, which is located in Cardiff, Wales. Weve joined up with their DAX network, which hopefully means we can carry on the podcast long-term. The principals daughter had a pleasant visit with her own mother. Its not competitive, just two guys bouncing off one another to make each other, and me, laugh. On October 23, 2022, they went to the Hofmeister at Cardiff Oktoberfest and enjoyed beer. And that the prop man who made the stocks in which Bobby Davro nearly died was a berk, with a thin grasp of physics.. I drove to Edinburgh with him once. His autobiography will be longer than the Bible and also provide a doctrine to live your life by. The Socially Distant Sports Bar is available through Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. While many of us have no doubt faced quarantine vowing to fulfil creative pursuits, writing a novel or, more plausibly, the opening paragraph of the first chapter, others have contented themselves with more straightforward achievements gardening, clearing out the attic, decoding our bizarre quarantine dreams or being on first-name terms with the Deliveroo driver. While much of the podcast sees Elis and Mike riffing on a myriad subjects, theres actually quite a bit of work that goes into each episode. Hosts of "Down The Clubhouse" on BT Sport, Pint Sized Distant Pod 23: The Shot Put Story, Welcome to Pint-Sized Distant Pod.We've been back through our archive of episodes and we've selected our favourite stories, anecdotes and funny bits.If you're new to the pod, then feel free to use these as a jump off point to find your way around our earlier episodes.This clip is taken from "Episode 7: Mother Teresa's Debit Card"Learn more about your ad choices. But for each episode we watch half a dozen clips, a sports documentary and read a book. They egg each other on. Were three obsessive sports fans who start talking about sport, but are more interested in making you laugh, said Elis. In a parody of the paranormal investigation show The Unexplainers, which aired on television, radio, and a spin-off podcast, he portrayed an exaggerated version of himself and co-starred with John Rutledge, better known as Eggsy of Goldie Lookin Chain. ( Source : instagram ). Its a cliche, but I think its because theres something for everyone. Mike Bubbins is widely regarded as one of the most talented comedians in Wales. Incidentally, Elis says my references are hopelessly outdated, I say theyre not. Theyve known each other for years and they had always talked about each other, he says. I wouldnt dress like Mike for all the tea in China, but were very good mates.. Sam is now a podcaster himself, his pod is called Captains with Sam Warburton and in each episode Sam is joined by a world class sports leader. I dont actually think you need to like sport to enjoy it, were far more focused on the human side of what makes the people in the clips tick. Cliff Young, the 61-year-old sheep farmer who won the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne ultramarathon, is a good example. the people of Wales. Sam is now a podcaster himself, his pod is called Captains with Sam Warburton and in each episode Sam is joined by a world class sports leader. Besides teaching, she has an interest in sports. Jan 2022 - Present1 year 4 months. He cut quite the 'unassuming' figure. Something went wrong, please try again later. First time I met him I remember thinking he was odd, but he did make me laugh a lot. From here a collaborative design process started to take shape. For Steff, his most startling discovery in the three months the podcast has been up and running is how Mike has lived the life he has in just 49 years. He was stood outside the gates of the primary school, which our kids attended. The listeners have been amazing, said Mike. This is Part 1/Part 2 of this week's episode. Mike Bubbins and Elis James appearing together on TV show Josh. independent, not-for-profit, national news service for the people of Wales, by Steffan Garrero Senior Lecturer in Sport Media at Cardiff Metropolitan University Founder & Director at Nata Media Ltd Published Mar 1, 2022 + Follow When we started The Socially Distant Sports. I have a long list of potential clips and think quite carefully about the clips Ill choose, adds Elis. Mike is one of the funniest people I have ever met. But for each episode we watch half a dozen clips, a sports documentary and read a book. Were rugby v football, East v West, Elvis v the Beatles, lifting very heavy weights and taking supplements v riding your bike to work and the occasional bit of five-a-side, he says. She was raised in Swansea, South Wales. He appeared in a number of BBC sitcoms, such as Warren, in which he played the role of Bob, and Josh, in which he played the role of Huw, an agitated driving instructor. Hosts of "Down The Clubhouse" on BT Sport. The comic even said they are the coolest couple in the country. Let us however, not underplay the importance of former BBC Wales sports presenter turned university lecturer, Steffan Garrero, who had the idea of launching a podcast at the start of lockdown last year. Wedding Details & Family Explored! When I heard that Bubbs was to be part of the team launching a podcast about sport called the Socially Distant Sports Bar, with fellow comic Elis James and sports presenter Steffan Garrero, it wasnt so much an idea that was right up my street, but one that had moved into the spare room and was joining me for a beer when the wife and kids had gone to bed. The podcast is recorded on a Sunday evening and it sounds as much fun to record as it is to listen to. 5 years since my 'Woah-aaah-ooohs' were inflicted on the world. He never fails to make people laugh. Mike is a comedian, writer, actor, former PE teacher and host of the amazing Socially Distant Sports bar alongside. Play Audio. MAR 18, 2023; Pint Sized Distant Pod 17: You Make Me Sick Willows has highly structured classrooms, rules, and routines for every room. The listeners have been amazing, says Mike. Mike Bubbins wife Kelly Bubbins is a deputy headteacher at Willows High School. We had this in-depth look at the socio-political climate on Merseryside during that period in between all of the laughter.. I think a lot of sports radio, TV and podcasts are too serious you can have real belly laughs, but also talk about the political climate in the 1980s without it being jarring.. A totally new club crest initially sketched out in crayon was brought to life by the Admiral team.. He appeared with Kirsten O'Brien, Christine Ohuruogu, and Kai Widdrington. Hes the Beatles, Im Elvis. The combination of interesting stories, informed observations, outrageous daftness and earthy humour is underpinned by the pairs natural warmth theres nothing contrived and that transmits itself easily to the ever-growing band of listeners who have quickly spread the word. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Besides this, she also teaches English classes. Its the sound of two men giggling like schoolboys. They even rebuilt the bar in their new place. However, she is unable to communicate in Welsh. I wouldnt dress like Mike for all the tea in China, but were very good mates.. I let them disappear off into their heads and start riffing, I just sit back and let them go, he says. I dont drink very much any more because I have very young children, but when Im drinking lager and listening to Mike argue that Bruce Lee was actually rubbish, I feel like a teenager and Ive just discovered drinking in pubs. Id finished at the BBC back in December to join Cardiff Met University as a senior lecturer in sport media. In 2021, Bubbins combined his expertise as a physical education teacher with his passion for the 1970s to write and perform in a sitcom pilot for BBC Wales called Mammoth TV special. Who Is Kelly Bubbins (Mike Bubbins Wife)? Married Life And Career & Pub The whole point is its mates sat around a table or leaning on the bar of a (virtual) pub, having a laugh with each other. Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Theyre not daft. He called his life partner Mrs. B. The Socially Distant Sports Bar host and producer Steffan Garrero, Fan artwork for the Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast, Elis James close to tears after spotting his favourite Wales shirt, Mike Bubbins pictured in the bar at his home in Cardiff, Elis James and Mike Bubbins pictured backstage at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steffan Garrero recording the Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast. Steffan Garrero - Co Producer - BT | LinkedIn The Socially Distant Sports Bar on Apple Podcasts Those are a few of mine. Ive spent a lifetime playing, coaching, reading about and watching sport, so that informs a lot of it, said Mike, the former PE teacher who traded education for the entertainment industry. If you want to listen to the full podcast every TUESDAY, including bonus content not available on the free version, then head to either https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe or https://www.patreon.com/distantpodDISTANT POD LIVEWere playing Islington Assembly Hall in London on 22nd May 2023.We're opening this year's Podcast Show LIVE festival.https://tourlink.to/SDSPTPSFAT WHITES x DISTANT PODIf you want to help us fund defibrillators in locked cabinets outside sports clubs around the country then click on this link to buy our new range of Coffees: Distant Pod x Fat Whites.You can buy 3 different roasts - Mikes is called The Barryista, Elis is The Paper Pants Ripper and Steffs is The 3am Run Club.https://fatwhites.square.site/DOWN THE CLUBHOUSEYou can watch us on BT Sport's Down The Clubhouse https://www.bt.com/sport/watch/bt-sport-shows/down-the-clubhouseTHIS WEEKS EPISODEPART 1 (PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY)Mike: Ian Holloway talks about his deaf daughter.https://twitter.com/footballramble/status/1638586335685484564?s=46&t=WOTqzD_z9n9xMX6zmRy4xwSteff: Skateboarding Duck https://fb.watch/js95tOt6i1/Elis: Bloke finally snapshttps://twitter.com/FootbaIITwats/status/1640098340112064517PART 2 (PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY)Mike Documentary: Glenn Webbe https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001jhdl/legends-of-welsh-sport-series-2-glenn-webbeElis Books: Booked! He started working as a chef when he was only 18. A post shared by Mike Bubbins (@mikebubbins). If my daughter asks me why Im tired on a Monday, Ive got to be honest and say, Dad was talking about boxing with his funny friends. They put him on Radio Wales within a week of him. We are three mates who get together once a week to do something which we honestly enjoy doing as much as anybody listening.. I love podcasts because its such a natural medium that allows you to be yourself. Key among them is Distantpod totem Kimbo Slice, the notorious US street fighter who died in 2016, and something of a recurring subject on the podcast. Mansi is a recent graduate of Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from Kumaon University, Uttarakhand. BBC - Steffan Garrero For the Welsh comedy talents, this unique podcast born out of lockdown has brought its own rewards and opportunities. Quote Tweet. First time I met him I remember thinking he was odd, but he did make me laugh a lot. It was very much an overnight thing. Hes football, Im rugby. The trio are good mates. He always appreciated his partner and praised her. Meet the Team - Steffan Garrero - Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Met 2,417 views Mar 11, 2020 Meet Steffan Garrero, Senior Lecturer of the BSc Sport Media degree at. There are very few things we agree on. Elis says he his stunned by the feedback theyve had: It also really increases your enthusiasm for recording when you know that there are people out there who really like it. Part 1/Part 2 is out every week on Wednesdays/Fridays. One of the key features of the podcast is the kinetic chemistry between Elis and Mike, who first met while starting out as comics in Cardiff more than a decade ago. Were rugby v football, East v West, Elvis v the Beatles, lifting very heavy weights and taking supplements v riding your bike to work and the occasional bit of five-a-side, he said. You dont get people like Cliff being discussed on Sky Sports very often.. The stand-up comedian, who began his performing career as an Elvis impersonator, is now a headline name on the national comedy circuit. If there is an element of dreams come true for both the shirt manufacturer, then you can imagine how made up Mike, Elis and Steff were, revelling in this boys own wish fulfilment. Steff Garrero (@steffgarrero) Instagram photos and videos steffgarrero Follow 193 posts 1,900 followers 829 following Steff Garrero impact.grassrootsoccer.org/fundraiser/4070514 This Account is Private Already follow steffgarrero? They provide a variety of courses, such as academic disciplines in addition to those in areas such as technology, music, and the performing arts. Episodes include Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Chris Hoy, Heather Knight and Troy Deeney. Doctor Z, Specsavers and the camping stove incident, Wimbledon and a copy of Razzle, meeting Johnny Marr and getting off with Iain Dowie, every Distant Pod will have their favourite yarn. He is even the writer of the BBC Wales sitcom Mammoth TV Special. To the uninitiated, Kimbo Slice was an unlicensed, unregulated boxer who used to fight people in his back garden, next to his rotary washing line and barbecue. Hed developed his superhuman stamina by rounding up sheep on foot, because his family couldnt afford horses during the 1930s depression. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Kelly's birthday falls on September 28. Thankfully, Mike and Elis have spent the intervening months of the coronavirus crisis mining comedy gold. They were keen for me to stay within the industry while I teach and I was looking for a fun side project. Bubbins appeared as one of the celebs to play the quiz on Richard Osman's British show House of games. Thankfully, she said yes to him. Although thoughts and prayers are with Steffs herculean editing task. Nikki is an entrepreneur, realtor, lingerie designer, and socialite. team turned a weekly podcast w/ a loyal following into a sell-out arena show, via TV deals, advertising, subscriptions, live tours, merch & targeted socials. Classrooms at Willows are extremely well organized, and each one has its own set of regulations and daily routines. However, she does not speak Welsh. The new comedy podcast Socially Distant Sports Bar is the brainchild of comedians Mike Bubbins, Elis James and Steff Garrero. Both education and instruction fall under her purview. Episode 33: If You've Got Something To Say To Me, Say It To My Face Steffan Garrero on Twitter The Welsh comedian has lived a blissful married life for 15 years. He describes The Socially Distant Sports Bar as Three friends sitting in a pub telling each other about YouTube clips of sport theyve watched, but who frequently get sidetracked by laughing. Its the closest Ive come to a night out in months. For Elis, the recording leaves him lagging on a Monday morning. If you are ok with anonymous tracking please click ok, Support our Nation today - please donate here. Theyre not daft. I also loved it when we looked at a documentary which Elis chose called Home & Away, about Liverpool and Everton playing each other in the 1980s. Its the first GUEST EPISODE and Elis, Mike & Steff have invited former British & Irish Lions rugby captain Sam Warburton to the bar. Kelly is a native of Swansea, which is located in south Wales; nevertheless, she is unable to speak or understand the Welsh language. If my daughter asks me why Im tired on a Monday, Ive got to be honest and say, Dad was talking about boxing with his funny friends. By As for the comics themselves, who have appeared alongside each other on TV in the sitcom Josh and, more latterly, as part of BBC Wales comedy series Tourist Trap, they are polar opposites and that in essence is their appeal. He labeled the show a special.. Off The Ball's Ciaran Bradley chats with the lads about the intricacies of sport, with all the mental, funny stuff that comes with it. Share. We spend a lot of time on a Sunday night laughing, said Mike. He was a guest on multiple episodes of Fighting Talk and Blood on the Track, both broadcast on BBC 5 Live, and he performed multiple roles on Lucy Beaumonts To Hull and Back, a sitcom broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 2, respectively. There was a captive audience there, but speed was the key. Free National Trust Family day passes up for grabs - we've got 200,000 to give away! Together with John Rutledge, he appeared in five seasons of the audio series The Unexplainers, which was later adapted for television and spawned its own spin-off podcast. And that is appropriate given that the Welsh joker has created his very own tavern with a 1970s motif right in his own garage. Meet the Team - Steffan Garrero - Cardiff School of Sport and Health In addition to that, she has a role in the anthology of Welsh short films known as Its My Shout: Short Films from Wales. I think I first met Elis after the Cyprus v Wales [Euro 2016 qualifying] match, but I dont think hell remember that, he had his top off asleep in a bar, he laughs. He told anecdotes for nine hours, each one was something Id dine out on forever. We both love films and history and books and impressions and showing off. Ive always wanted to be involved in a project which really gets across what its like to talk about sport as a real fan, he told me when I interviewed the trio for the Western Mail magazine last year. Steff Garrero is on Instagram 183 posts on their profile Its very rare that Mike and Steff choose clips, books or documentaries that I am already aware of, said Elis. I think I first met Elis after the Cyprus v Wales (Euro 2016 qualifying) match, but I dont think hell remember that, he had his top off asleep in a bar, he laughed. I met Mike on the side of a rugby pitch when our boys started playing as five-year-olds. Bubbins has been on television multiple times in his own right, including in the documentary Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up to Shyness and on programmes like Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. He is a former Elvis Presley lookalike who competed at the European Elvis Tribute Act Championship and made it all the way to the final round. Thats big part of it. The 90s Football Show. The combination of interesting stories, informed observations, outrageous daftness and earthy humour is underpinned by the pairs natural warmth theres nothing contrived and that transmits itself easily to the ever-growing band of listeners who quickly spread the word. The actual pod, as its released on a Tuesday, is about an hour and 20 minutes, but we often chat for three hours on the Sunday night. They have a range of subjects, including drama, music, technology, IT, and traditional academic subjects. Its a cliche, but I think its because theres something for everyone. In January, Mr. Jahaveri and Kelly presented their path to GCSE success for Y11 in the morning. I interview everyone separately for this piece and both Elis and Mike tell the same story about how they drove up to Edinburgh together, to underline how well they get on. They chat about sports, but get sidetracked a lot.Sports Podcast Award winners, Pod Bible Award winners. I honestly felt life wasn't worth living. He described The Socially Distant Sports Bar as Three friends sitting in a pub telling each other about YouTube clips of sport theyve watched, but who frequently get sidetracked by laughing.. Theyve known each other for years and they had always talked about each other, he said. Were getting adverts for the pod on Radio X and LBC as part of the deal. Its as much about sport as the listener wants it to be, essentially, he added. Oh, and pints in O'Donoghues and David O'Doherty's cycling shorts. We are three mates who get together once a week to do something which we honestly enjoy doing as much as anybody listening.. On March 17, 2007, Bubbins and his bride took their first step down the aisle as husband and wife. Sports Podcast Award winners, Pod Bible Award winners. Join Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero in The Socially Distant Sports Bar. Hed developed his superhuman stamina by rounding up sheep on foot, because his family couldnt afford horses during the 1930s depression. Katie is a comedian, writer, actor, producer, and filmmaker. Three men and their baby - the unstoppable rise of Distant Pod For Steff its something altogether more terrifying. Mike is one of the funniest people I have ever met. The new comedy podcast Socially Distant Sports Bar is the brainchild of comedians Mike Bubbins, Elis James and, For seasoned performers Mike and Elis, its a welcome return to the stage. Dressed in a bucket hat, Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts, he resembled gonzo bon viveur Hunter S Thompson if the notorious wordsmith had played rugby for Pontypool in the 70s that is. Now, 78 shows in, the podcast has taken on a life of its own, thanks to a large and fiercely loyal audience most of whom happily and keenly contribute to the Distant Pod patreon, which allows the podcast to expand its horizons, while keeping Mike in cowboy boots and Elis in Harrington jackets. Mike Bubbins: Married Life With Wife Kelly Bubbins. Steff had no hesitation in bringing them together, knowing they would work well in tandem.

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