Distraction Pieces Ntwrk

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Updated 09/12/2021
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Updated 18/12/2025
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Comedy Interviews

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6 DAYS AGO

ED GAMBLE • get your tickets now for his 2027 'Fresh Hell' tour (Off Menu / Traitors: Uncloaked / Taskmaster) #667

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the always welcome and always funny ED GAMBLE! Ed Gamble in the building! It's always a great day when Ed comes knocking. This is one of those episodes where topics could have been randomly picked out of a hat and it would have still been fantastic, but of course that's not how things went down (and topics remained organic to the conversation). Whether you know Ed from Off Menu or more recent ventures, or you've been a fan since the good old days, it's a lovely chat which factors in all sorts including early nu-metal days, the almight companion show 'The Traitors: Uncloaked' and the always cooking 'Taskmaster', the process of comedy and showmaking, being in support of comics, the consistently top 10 podcast 'Off Menu' with co-host genie James Acaster, the whole pivot to video movement within podcasting, and wrestling. And so much more! But that's for you to discover. ENJOY! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature ONLINE & TOUR DATES ONLINE STORE (vinyl still available) INSTAGRAM OFF MENU SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM PIP TWITTER PIP PATREON PIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 days ago

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1hr 7min
4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

NORMAN COOK (aka FATBOY SLIM!) • Friday Rewind

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, originally episode 268 from 2019-05-15. Original writeup below: “Fatboy Slim? Just a band…” It’s so great when these music based episodes come around, especially when Pip has had previous dealings with the guest in question which is exactly the case with Norman. In fact you will hear the evidence of which at the very end of the podcast so keep that in the treat bank for now eh! A truly great chat with the two down on the coast in Norman’s Brighton home, where they catch up on all sorts covering the past, the present and the future of his career. As you’ll hear, it’s really quite a monumental career at that - indeed, he goes decades deeper than a few hit singles. From an early start with his band The Housemartins, he’s had more pseudonyms than Kool Keith and played to more people than - well, you name em… The very definition of a superstar DJ, let’s say! From some podcast chatter up top, to some light Millwall vs Brighton banter, to his early days in Reigate being a punk up against a sea of teddyboys, the homogeneity of culture these days, the relationship dynamics of being in a band, how he’s always been into indie and dance music when the two were not as mixed up as the present day, that insane Brighton beach show, collaborating with previous DPP guest Ryca, being very much in the public eye via his marriage to Zoe Ball and SO much brilliant music talk throughout. Immense! Listen and love! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature FATBOY SLIM ONLINE (everything is here) PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITTER PIP IMDB POD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago · Bonus

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1hr 15min
10 APR

JAMIE DEMETRIOU (Stath Lets Flats / Fleabag / Paddington 2) • Friday Rewind

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Jamie Demetriou, originally episode 212 from 2018-06-20. Original writeup below: You’re going to be seeing a LOT more of Jamie over the next month or two as he’s about to unveil his new series ‘Stath Lets Flats’, which is part of Channel 4’s ‘Comedy Blaps’ vehicle - in the meantime, enjoy this proper get together with Pip and Jamie, as the two cover a ton of ground in the cosy but apparently humid Acast studios to discuss the use of the not often utilised Greek accent in comedy, working on a small scale as a jumping board for larger scale work, the fact that he’s “Always done idiots”, working with and promoting his comedian sister, the heightened but committed character, reactions to comedy within the actual scenes, improv and the importance of casting, the insanity and craziness of the Edinburgh Fringe, the idea of ‘anti-comedy’, and it’s important to point out that while this episode features reference to David Earl throughout, the podcast is not sponsored nor overseen by him. But check him out whenever you can, of course. He’s awesome. So’s Jamie. Enjoy! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature STATH LETS FLATS INSTAGRAM IMDB PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITTER PIP IMDB POD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Apr

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1hr 14min
8 APR

DAVID DASTMALCHIAN • the LA vampire with an attitude of gratitude (Late Night With The Devil / One Piece / Oppenheimer) #666

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the excellent and truly unique actor DAVID DASTMALCHIAN! The perfect guest for this episode 🤘 as the Iron Maiden classic spins in the background... David is a fantastic presence who has awesome stories but it's not just that, it's the whole vibe. Some might say "essence", if they're feeling snooty. But whatever the weather - always a good hang. There is a HUGE amount of covered ground here as you'd hope, including a hot off the press movie recommendation, some Cyndi Lauper business up top, music recommendations, loving LA as a vampire (complete with black umbrella), early Chicago days artistry, craft, process, gratitude and reckoning with past addictions having been in recovery for almost 2 decades. And, as Pip hints, tales for days. Really great stuff, proper Distraction Pieces goodness or - if you will - Dastmalchian Pieces, as it shall be known for this episode. Thank you. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature IMDB INSTAGRAM LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL STREET FIGHTER PRISONERS PIP AT PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA • 9th April! SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM PIP TWITTER PIP PATREON PIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Apr

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54 min
13 APR

Top 5 Worst Places To Get Stuck

Here is the brand new live show where Chris and Stu chat about the worst places to get stuck !! Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it! Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offended Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out! Watch and Support Hardcore Listing! Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes! www.patreon.com/hardcorelisting Stay Connected! Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media: Twitter: @hardcorelisting Instagram: @hardcorelisting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Apr

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55 min
23 HR AGO

Top 5 things you would do if you lost the plot for 24 hours

Here is the brand new show where Chris and Stu chat about Top 5 things they would do if they lost the plot for a day!! Recording this episode was an absolute blast, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed creating it! Disclaimer: we talk utter drivel and do not listen if you are easily offended Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: A big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, the Say What Podcast. Their support keeps us going strong, so be sure to check them out! Watch and Support Hardcore Listing! Want to watch this episode and help Hardcore Listing keep rolling? Head over to our Patreon page! By becoming a patron, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and the chance to pick your very own Top 5 topics for future episodes! www.patreon.com/hardcorelisting Stay Connected! Don’t miss out on updates, extra content, and all things Hardcore Listing—follow us on social media: Twitter: @hardcorelisting Instagram: @hardcorelisting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 hr ago

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44 min
07/08/2025 · BONUS

Stewart Lee (VS The Man Wulf / Comedy Vehicle / Jerry Springer The Opera) • Friday Rewind

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Stewart Lee, originally episode 15 from 2015-01-21. A VERY early episode from the back catalogue but one that is hugely important in the DPP canon. This episode is refered to to this very day, and has remained a firm favourite of you all, the DPP crew. Those of you who have heard it, of course. Something similar happened on Marc Maron's WTF podcast when Stewart Lee guested on there all those years ago - it still comes up. So here's a perfect chance to catch up with an amazing comedy mind, essential listening for those who enjoy this podcast and want to hear one of the earlier moments that helped shape the show of the future, and always interesting to hear how different the world was back then. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature ONLINE (the most comprehensive resource for anything Stewart related!) DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMP PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITTER PIP IMDB POD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/08/2025 · Bonus

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1hr 24min
4 MAR

HERO FIENNES TIFFIN & DONAL FINN • Young Sherlock premiers on Prime from March 4! #661

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous actors HERO FIENNES TIFFIN & DONAL FINN! What with Young Sherlock premiering on Prime TODAY (at time of publishing, that is) - or for those listening later - March 4th, what better pairing than Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty (and our man Scroobius Pip who also stars in the show!). Guy Ritchie directed it, and it sounded like a very cool and very unique environment to be a part of... We catch Hero and Donal at the very start of the press run, but already they have their off-screen chemistry down to science as they let us all in on the process, which is one that embraces spontaneity while being fully prepared. Along with the blend of loose / tight, we also hear about the musicality of the script which includes meticulous cadence, having room to present ideas and creative input on set, the importance of careful scheduling and also how to portray the Mind Palace. Many have attempted it... What will this iteration look like? Enjoy the episode, and catch the show too of course! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature HERO IMDB HERO IG DONAL IMDB DONAL IG YOUNG SHERLOCK PIP AT PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA! SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM PIP TWITTER PIP PATREON PIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Mar

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1hr 12min
4 FEB

JESS MEGAN • surviving grief, addiction and social media #657

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by model, activist and general whirlwind of greatness JESS MEGAN! A deluxe edition of the podcast this week as Pip catches up with Jess, which as you will bear witness to, is no average catch up. While they worked together on the 'Dark Summer' Speech Development merch shoot back in 2016, which seems like mere months ago, that was an entire decade ago it turns out. And as with life in general, it also turns out that an almost insurmountable itinerary can intervene. In Jess's case, without treading on any of what you're about to hear, there's been an immense amount of grief, varying degrees of addiction, depression, and in case you need any sensitivity warnings, there is frank discussion of suicide - so please know that before you begin this episode. Of course, among the heavier elements of the conversation, a huge amount of light enters - Jess and Pip are lovely people and you're in safe hands, as hopefully you'll feel aware of by now. There's a lovely balance of the fun and the far more serious, including a lot of fascinating chat regarding social media and the like. But importantly, even if this situation doesn't mirror one of your own, there will likely be familiar moments or perhaps some which might be of help for others going through it. However you meet it, you'll emerge at the end in a different spot, and hopefully have found a glorious new friend in the bargain. A valuable, intimate but ultimately incredibly powerful conversation right here folks. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature JESS IG PIP AT PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA! SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM PIP TWITTER PIP PATREON PIP IMDB POD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb

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1hr 48min
4 DAYS AGO

Special Guest - Lily Moore

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredible Lily Moore One of the UK’s most exciting rising voices in soul-infused pop! Known for her powerful vocals, raw honesty, and deeply emotive songwriting, Lily has been making waves with her blend of soul, pop, and R&B influences. With standout tracks and a growing fanbase, she’s quickly establishing herself as a compelling and authentic artist in today’s music scene. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Lily’s journey into music and her rise as an artist ✅ Her songwriting process and the stories behind her songs ✅ Influences that shape her soulful sound ✅ What’s next for Lily Moore and her upcoming releases 👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations with incredible musicians! 💥 Support the Podcast: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen 🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack 🔔 Stay Connected: 🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com 🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod 📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast #OffTheBeatAndTrack #LilyMoore #SoulPop #UKMusic #SingerSongwriter #RNB #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #NewMusic #SubscribeNow Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago

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39 min

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