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Distraction Pieces, with Scroobius Pip, is one the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts.
Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Karl Pilkington, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more.
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    • Comedy
    • 4.7 • 2.4K Ratings

Distraction Pieces, with Scroobius Pip, is one the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts.
Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Karl Pilkington, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more.
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    Manga Saint Hilare • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #559

    Manga Saint Hilare • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #559

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    This week Pip is joined by grime great and Roll Deep affiliate MANGA SAINT HILARE!
    A lovely chat with a grime star who shows both confidence and humility at the same time, in what seems like equal amounts. A quick scan through his videos and IG will reveal that he has the skills to back it all up, and has years in the game too, as well as stories from the old days of Roll Deep and the initiation of the grime scene. Really cool stuff, going in on such topics as how it feels releasing a new album, performing and stage craft as a new parent, rhythms of life, peopke coming to shows for him and not just the music, songwriting, how grime does well in the room, energy, and being part of a self-appointed Mt. Rushmore of grime! Really fun and interesting, worthy of a listen from the most ardent grime listener to the most "what are you talking about" person. Enjoy!
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    John Pointing • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #558

    John Pointing • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #558

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    This week Pip is joined by the actor writer comic multi-hyphen rocking legend that is JOHN POINTING!
    A wonderful catch up with two people that get along famously and always have very entertaining chats, which certainly bodes well for a podcast episode of people talking! John is a welcome friend of the podcast, who has been sighted previously with writing and show pal Jack Rooke, and joins Pip and therefore us all for a warm fireside chat which goes into so much that's happening and has happened. From spoken word and poetry and the many intricate levels of interest within, to shows he's worked on and is working on, to Chattabix and the crew over there, to flying foxes and travels abroad, to Sky and TV platforms, and so much else. Even if you don't know who John is, this is a great episode if you want a really easy hang with two awesome people. ENJOY!
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    TV Shows Of The Year 2023 (w/ John Harris & Joel Grove) • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #557

    TV Shows Of The Year 2023 (w/ John Harris & Joel Grove) • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #557

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    Bonus time as Pip makes the pyramid of power with fellow podcasters JOHN & JOEL for the TV SHOWS OF THE YEAR!
    * Succession spoiler around 27m - I've added a mini jingle to let you know when... It's about 2-3 minutes long to be on the safe side so BE WARNED if you've yet to see season 4...
    (Producer Buddy here - I've recklessly recycled a previous writeup for this one because my original is still entirely apt - dates have changed for obvious reasons but otherwise - enjoy the timewarp!)
    Another delightful end of year TV roundup from three people who truly know and care about their televisual diet. These are names you can trust, folks. You might know John and Joel from their own film podcast called Dream Factory (the world's greatest user-generated movie creation podcast), which Pip is a true fan of and contributor to, but if not, here is your chance to get to know them and become fast friends! This podcast goes appropriately deep into the television shows of the year in a hugely positive way, but of course you'll hear about some of the trials and tribulations of being such big devourers of content - the endless options of platforms, the accessibility of them all, and everything else... But really it's a perfect way to get up to speed on the things you might have missed, and also hear people chat about the shows that we all loved throughout the year. Who knows what 2024 has in store for us... But really - who cares? This is 2023 right here! ENJOY!
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Gareth Edwards • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #556

    Gareth Edwards • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #556

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    This week Pip is joined by the incredible film maker and director GARETH EDWARDS!
    Gareth is responsible for some of the most visually impressive movies in recent memory, and his story stems from creating lo-fi special effects on a consumer-grade bedroom PC. You've llikely seen the recent 'The Creator', and maybe you were in on the ground floor with 'Monsters', but Gareth has a huge amount of productions to his name, many of which come up in this chat. A chat which covers loads of ground - his younger days film interests propelled by his parents, sci fi analogies and parables, respecting classics as you get older, big companies following his lead, unique budgeting attitudes, the Peter Jackson technique, the problem with 'pre-vis', and so much more. The question is, will it make Ryan jealous? Find out more inside! Enjoy. Get yerself a Greggs and have a listen.
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Peter Capaldi • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #555

    Peter Capaldi • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #555

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    This week Pip is joined by one of Scotland's finest, the acting heavyweight that is PETER CAPALDI!
    Depending on where you caught Peter on his timeline, you may know him as Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, or even Oldsen if you've seen Local Hero. Point is - Peter's been busy for decades, and continues to be so. He's also an awesome hang, as you will find out as Pip gets a good hour or so in his company. They get into all sorts, including of course the roles and acting experiences, but also the wide world of culture wars and nonsence arguments, problems with leadership, maintaining good vibes on set, London as a crime backdrop, the greatness of Glasgow, Lewis Capaldi and his relation to him, making diorama studios as a kid, and the hand of destiny in his acting career. NOT avoiding the hypetrain for the show brought to you by he and his wife, Criminal Record on Apple TV! So much to enjoy. Better step to it.
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    • 56 min
    Kingsley Ben-Adir • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #554

    Kingsley Ben-Adir • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #554

    Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!
    This week Pip is joined by acting great KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR!
    A very good time to catch Ben, as he's been on a whirlwind promo run for Bob Marley: One Love of late - but this is someone who would have been a Distraction Pieces guest soon enough, whatever the weather... Don't let the low-key tea-drinking nature fool you for a second, this is a busy person who has been grinding for a minute. The journey's been long and winding, with an early route to be found in acting which was a perfect alignment at that age and juncture, with a ton of work between those early days and now. Not only do we have a pre-Bob role in Barbie to look into, we get to hear all about playing the role as Bob Marley, and the weight of such a role is not lost on him for a second. From meeting the family and friends to being party to the original demos, and the history of the band, and so much more. It sounds like a wild film to be at the front of. Oh and cold water swimming makes an appearance too! Enjoy.
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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
2.4K Ratings

2.4K Ratings

LucyStardust ,

Excellent

Long time listener, first time reviewer (I know, my bad)
Reading through some recent reviews, may I just emphasise that this podcast is excellent and maybe clarify what this production is…
It’s a fairly casual conversational podcast. Always has been. As such, there’s loads of talking over each other and back and forth and Pip does talk a lot about his own experiences as well as asking his guests questions. He’s having a chat.
I think it’s bloody brilliant.
But…
It may not be for you, and that’s ok!
(Heheh possible misquote there.. can’t be asked to check but if you know you know)
Keep it up Pip.

Geebus1983 ,

Fun but insightful podcast

Pip is a great interviewer, insightful in his questioning and allows conversation to flow naturally with his interviewees. The range of guests is impressive and it’s not the same cast of characters you often see working the podcast scene!

Whaaaat youuuu sayyyyyin ,

Terrible

You would think after 500 episodes the host would listen to the people and improve his interview techniques. He constantly talks over guests and tries to get an in with auditions to every actor guest. It’s just got incredibly cringey and desperate. I tried to listen to the latest and still it’s full of yers and what about me’s. Please get better at acting and leave the podcasting.

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