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MAR 4

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.

Mar 4

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1h 12m
5D AGO

FATIHA EL-GHORRI • 'Cockney Stacking Doll' tour happening now near you! #663

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the proper hilarious and lovely comic and actress FATIHA EL-GHORRI! Consider this your membership to the Fans Of Fatiha club, as after this listen you're officially signed up. Of course a good amount of you will know Fatiha extremely well at this point, having seen her on Taskmaster, Rochard Osman's House Of Games or straight-up standup, but if not, this is a perfect chance to get to know Fatiha. Having been blessing stages for over a decade, Fatiha is well versed in comedy, and has been through all the rites of passage comics have to go through, but also spent a lot of 2025 managing an extreme health crisis on top of all of that. You might consider that a trigger warning if you're sensitive to health issues or perhaps dealing with your own currently - but you can be sure that it's all handled with the strength and humour you could wish for. Just worth pointing it out in case. All in all, ultra affirming stuff and super refreshing to hear Fatiha going in on all things life and comedy. Go see her on tour, what you playing at! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature INSTAGRAM IMDB TOUR DATES A MATCH MADE INSHALLAH HOUSE OF GAMES TASKMASTER 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.

5d ago

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1 hr
3D AGO · BONUS

SHAGGY (It Wasn't Me / Boombastic / Oh! Carolina) • 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 Shaggy, originally episode 528 from 2023-08-23. Original writeup below: Very broadly speaking, a lot of you will know Shaggy as Mr Boombastic, or the guy who did Oh Carolina and It Wasn't Me. But dig a little deeper and there are worlds of releases and shows and all sorts of stories from the past that are just too exciting and interesting to pass up on... And that's what makes this last minute convo with Pip and Shaggy so awesome! It's the stories behind the hits that are amazing, and the historical signifigance of them too. But in that world, of course there will be all kinds of run-ins, collabos, tales and amazing anecdotes, and Shaggy delivers on all counts. So whether you're a full on dancehall reggae appreciator or someone who remembers the name, don't miss this one - it's super entertaining and a fascinating trip from start to end. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature ONLINE INSTAGRAM ONE FINE DAY FESTIVAL w/ STING KENNY DOPE & SHAGGY (Buddy's pick!) OH CAROLINA IT WASN'T ME BOOMBASTIC 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.

3d ago · Bonus

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47 min
FEB 4

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.

Feb 4

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1h 48m
MAR 13 · BONUS

SIMON PEGG from 2014 (Mission Impossible series / Star Trek / Hot Fuzz) • 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 Simon Pegg, originally episode 11 from 2014-12-04. Simon's a good pal of the podcast (and indeed Pip himself), and this is an episode you might have either missed entirely or heard so long ago you've completely blanked it from your memory. But with so much time passing, it's fascinating to hear what's what from all those years ago. It doesn't seem like a decade but it bloody well is... Lotta years. Simon's always good business so you're in for a treat whatever year the appearance was! Enjoy. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature IMDB IG PIP TWITCH • (music stuff) PIP INSTAGRAM SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE PIP TWITTER PIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13 · Bonus

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1h 12m
3D AGO

Special Guest - Tiffany

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with pop icon Tiffany. Bursting onto the global stage in the late 80s, Tiffany became a household name with her smash hit “I Think We’re Alone Now”, topping charts around the world and becoming one of the defining voices of the era. From mall tours that sparked a pop phenomenon to decades of reinvention as a recording artist and performer, Tiffany’s career has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, Tiffany reflects on her incredible journey through pop culture, the music that shaped her, and the songs that mean the most to her story. 👉 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 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatandtrack/ #OffTheBeatAndTrack #Tiffany #IThinkWereAloneNow #80sPop #PopMusic #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #80sMusic #SubscribeNow 🎧 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3d ago

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45 min
MAR 11

LENA HEADEY • how to navigate the maze of the acting world #662

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by one of the greatest to do it, please welcome LENA HEADEY! Lena is a very esteemed colleague of the podcast and a treasured member of the past guests club (her debut on here was back in January 2018 no less) - and so it is a fabulous thing when there is chance of a reunion. And that is what we have right here! So much to talk about and catch up on, and Pip is coming in hot so you can expect a goody here. It crackles along at a nice speed all the way, featuring all the actorial nuggets and goodness you would want and just a straight up classic all rounder. Lena's a champ and always a pleasure to hear from so enjoy this one - it's a lovely episode. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature LENA IMDB LENA IG THE ABANDONS 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.

Mar 11

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1h 4m
JAN 23 · BONUS

DEFUND THE POLICE: Discussed • Friday Rewind

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we look back at the Defund The Police two-part discussion, originally episode 330 from 2020-06-19. Original writeup below: A very timely and hugely informative one for you this week, as Pip is joined by two guests, one after the other. The first is Alex S. Vitale (professor of sociology at Brooklyn College, US), followed by Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper (University Of Greenwich, humanities and social science department). With everything we’ve seen over the last month in most recent history, one sentiment and statement that’s been gaining traction is “Defund The Police”. On face value and without any further research or intrigue, this could come across in an entirely different way than it is supposed to. Pip did a good amount of digging, and after being passed along to appropriate potential guests, meetings were set up and he arrived at two people who are well versed and well equiped to speak on the issue. In the interest of balance, he speaks to Alex from the US, where the issue is very pertinent and pressing and also has very different implications for society there, and also Adam from the UK, who goes into what this means for the UK and the nuances involved. It’s a complex matter for sure, but along with the accompanying links from Pip to break down what’s been talked about, and a comprehensive conclusion, you’ll hopefully be way more up on the subject than you might have been previously, and have a good understanding on what it means to say ‘defund the police’. Be informed, share, and enjoy. ADAM ELLIOTT on TWITTER ADAM ONLINE ALEX VITALE on TWITTER ALEX ONLINE ALEX's ARTICLE in THE GUARDIAN 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.

Jan 23 · Bonus

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50 min
MAR 16

Top 5 Things That Meant Your Mate Was “Rich” when you was young

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud episode! Hosts Chris and Stu discuss the Top 5 Things That Meant Your Mate Was “Rich” when you was young Prepare for tons of laughs, 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.

Mar 16

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41 min
03/26/2025

Alex Horne: a cosy broadcast from the Taskmaster caravan (Taskmaster / The Horne Section / No More Jockeys) #611

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by ALEX HORNE of TASKMASTER & THE HORNE SECTION! Looking back over Alex's previous appearance on Distraction Pieces, all those years ago back in 2017, it looks like this encore meetup happens in exactly the same way - in the caravan, under a revolving cast of airplanes. But all is well! The planes are not intrusive (apart from to the sunlight), and the chat is not a simple rehash of old things, because how could it be? So much has happened since, though one thing remains - Taskmaster is the immovable object and we are all much better for it. So enjoy this catchup which hits upon all the things you would hope for, including much behind the scenes gold and some hints at what might be on the horizon with the (at time of typing) forthcoming season. It's not all Taskmaster though, as Alex breaks down a lot of what else has been happening and will be happening in a solo and group capacity. So much to enjoy - and you shall! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature ALEX'S 2017 APPEARANCE NO MORE JOCKEYS TASKMASTER THE HORNE SECTION INSTAGRAM 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.

03/26/2025

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1h 12m

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