Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and two of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the one man standing on a chair troubadour favourite Beans On Toast, to get right into the ins and outs of how to refer to each other in terms of alter-egos and government names, to play solo or as a duo (and whether the Beans On Toast monicker applies to solo or band), the ascent from gigging locally to casually rocking arenas and now cruises, the appeal of festivals and a life of attending them, whether it’s a 9th or 10th anniversary of his first album, being the DMX of folk music (word to Pip on that one!), touring in a minimal fashion, attitudes towards newer music, not being married to your ideas, social media and a world of convo besides. Great stuff, and a very friendly chat which goes places a cold journalism interview wouldn’t. A ton for you here!––––– ––––– –––––THIS EPISODE'S LINKS:• BEANS ON TOAST on INSTAGRAM!• BEANS ON TOAST on TWITTER!• DRUNK FOLK STORIES• STANDING ON A CHAIR on VINYL• TOUR DATES!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and one of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! 201! Imagine… Thanks for tuning in, folks - it’s a proper great one this week, featuring a heavyweight guest who Pip has been trying to link with for a good long while. Well it looks like those dreams have been fulfilled, as this week’s guest is none other than CEDRIX BIXLER-ZAVALA of The Mars Volta, At The Drive In and MORE!Covering as much ground as possible in the hour they have before Cedric heads off to deal with the formalities of another live show, Pip and Cedric get deep into it from the very start - and there’s a ton to get through… To gloss over several of the talking points, you might get some insight into Cedric’s upbringing and being a Mexican American in Texas, the relentless and hypnotising tour schedule, the importance of being around like-minded and driven people and peers, growing up in a place with little or nothing going on and carving out your own opportunities, finding bandmates, drilling and finely crafting the sound of At The Drive In on the road through pure hard touring, his performance style (which has influenced Pip over the years) and how it was informed by breaking as well as Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys and the lead singer of The Make Up, shaking up language, song origins, rough support slots and tough crowds, dealing with losses through his life - mainly people and dealing with the pain and sadness, and all wrapped up with some very dark Scientology talk, about which it is hard to not get angry about on his behalf. Nevertheless - it is a wonderful, far reaching chat and any fans of The Mars Volta, At The Drive In, Antemasque and the hardcore scene in general will get a huge kick out of this. Pure gold from start to end, from one of the friendliest sounding and nicest dudes on the scene. ENJOY!––––– ––––– –––––THIS EPISODE'S LINKS:• CEDRIC on TWITTER!• CEDRIC on INSTAGRAM!• AT THE DRIVE IN / THE MARS VOLTA / ANTEMASQUE• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to EPISODE 200 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Hardcore die-hard listeners (aka Team 3W) will have heard the word ‘welcome’ WELL over 600 times so far at the start of the podcast so add those three from just now to the pile… A huge, incredibly appreciative and gracious thank you to all of you for tuning in, and being a part of the 11 million plus listens to the podcast so far! Anyway, without inhaling our own exhausts too much here, let’s get going - this one’s an amazing one, and truly a chat for this milestone episode - please welcome Jess Thom, performer, comedian and founder of Tourettes Hero!Tourettes affects people in all kinds of different ways, but a key feature is the ‘tic’ - an involuntary sound made by the person, with the ‘motor tic’ being an involuntary movement. Jess has spent most of her life living with both, the condition developing in her teens to how it currently manifests itself. So as you will hear, Jess has her own unique tics - her main one is the word “biscuit”, but you’ll also hear “hedgehog”, “sausage” and a good few more. The sound accompanying them is her tapping her chest, just so you know what’s happening. What makes this a truly unique conversation is listening to Jess talk with Pip, who has a stutter. Not only that, we get to hear so much about Jess and her life, what moves her, how she got involved in the arts, and the world outside of her own condition. It’s a valuable insight into disability too, as she offers some wisdom regarding how she moves within society, seeing the world through different perspectives, and whether or not she would take a ‘magic pill’ to eliminate the condition. If that’s not enough, hear her enlightening talking points about relaxed theatre and what that is exactly, how she got involved and her own theatre performance in ‘Not I’ by Samuel Beckett (and how she got that off the ground in the first place), including a British Sign Language translation - tics and all! It’s also interesting to hear her say her thoughts are “tic-free” too - it can be easy to forget that part. Oh, and find out what a “buildup of biscuits” is too. You might be surprised. Enjoy this episode with Jess Thom!––––– ––––– –––––THIS EPISODE'S LINKS:• JESS THOM on TWITTER!• TOURETTES HERO on THE INTERNET!• NOT I by SAMUEL BECKETT• JESS on THE RUSSELL HOWARD SHOW!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 199 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE! I mean not that it’s about numbers… But it kind of is… Anyway - the energy and steam does not dissipate or dissolve as we approach the 200th, as Pip is joined this week by the inspirational and full on musical powerhouse that is Charlotte Hatherley!A lovely episode to kind of sit in on, as Pip and Charlotte talk shop on a number of topics but of course, the main one is music. A LOT of music talk… Charlotte is a seasoned pro, having played since the age of 15, and her path has seen her play alongside/in bands with Ash, KT Tunstall, Bryan Ferry (in Kazakhstan no less), Birdy, Bat For Lashes, and that’s just a couple on her long list… Through those experiences she has learned much, gems of which she drops here for us all to absorb - the effects on one’s health on a tour, label budgets and the importance of them, being female in an industry which is often very male dominated, the days before social media, the ‘no special treatment’ aspect of being on tour versus the more sensible, restful approach to it, and then it all rounds out with some full on sci-fi geekery which she and Pip TRULY nerd out on. What are YOUR thoughts on the dude from Altered Carbon? It’ll come up… Also - her 'Space Rocks' show in conjunction with the Space Agency! Crazy - you'll hear MUCH more no that one... So all in all - a feast of entertainment and wisdom for your ears, so get going immediately!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY on TWITTER!• CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY on THE INTERNET!• SPACE ROCKS!• 'A SIGN' video!• CHARLOTTE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 198 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! As always, the entire crew at the DPP Towers wishes you well and trusts that you are in good health. Here’s a powerful episode right here to get your Wednesday off to a fine start, as Pip is joined for a full chat with journalist Alexis Okeowo!Alexis is a journalist for the New Yorker, who has just released her immense book ‘A Moonless, Starless Sky - Ordinary Women And Men Fighting Extremism In Africa’, which details several encounters with the human side of extremism and radicalism in Africa. Approaching from a sober angle, not from an exaggerated ‘Breaking News’ stance that we are so used to in media, Alexis meets the people behind the stories and explores the humanity within, the religious complexities, the security obstacles, gender issues, just an insane amount for one person to deal with. But she has put herself deep in the situations and emerged with some incredible and touching stories which you would possibly never hear otherwise. She chats with Pip about many of these tales, exploring them further and revealing many of the points in her path which shaped and moulded her career. Candid, honest, and hugely interesting, so give this one your attention and discover much about a side of the world that is not always shown to us - Alexis is the woman to do it!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ALEXIS OKEOWO on TWITTER!• A MOONLESS, STARLESS SKY book!• ALEXIS at THE NEW YORKER!• ALEXIS OKEOWO blog!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 197 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! By now hopefully you’ve dried your eyes since last week’s powerfully emotional CryFest, the Hardcore Listing takeover with the Top Five Songs That Make You Cry, and are now ready to take on your next episode of Distraction Pieces - and indeed this is a grand one… A two parter of sorts, wrapped into one tight package, as Pip is joined by film director Allen Hughes and music producer and entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine consecutively!By now you may have seen the documentary packaged entitled ‘The Defiant Ones’ show up in your Netflix new arrivals - you peeped it yet? Well best believe you will be after listening to this… Directed by Allen Hughes (maybe you know him from Menace II Society but his filmography is VAST and amazing), it’s a four part (not four episode, as Hughes will tell you!) series documenting the beginnings of the Dre multiverse, Interscope Records, Beats, and all things legendary music producer Jimmy Iovine - we’ll get to him…! You know you’re in safe hands with Hughes, and it really is a glorious representation of a world that you will know parts of but certainly not the whole story… So with this episode of Distraction Pieces, you are treated to a half hour sit-down with the director himself, then swiftly followed by another half hour chat with the superstar behind the scenes Jimmy Iovine! Jimmy’s worked with a ridiculous list of people. Just ridiculous. I mean John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Dr Dre is a good start but when you start reading down the list, it is genuinely mind-blowing. So do that!! Add to that his record label action and the Beats By Dre element, and there you have a true business champ who was responsible for so much in not only rap music but rock and just an insane amount more… Ground gets covered, stories get told, philosophies and gems of knowledge get dropped - a pure treasure of goodness for your ears and your mind. TOO MUCH goodness. Check ‘The Defiant Ones’ on Netflix immediately if not soon!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ALLEN HUGHES on TWITTER!• JIMMY IOVINE on TWITTER!• 'THE DEFIANT ONES' series• ALLEN HUGHES FILMOGRAPHY• JIMMY IOVINE on DISCOGS• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three more welcomes upon you as we proudly present you with part two of the Distraction Pieces - meets - Hardcore Listing spectacular! Pip is joined by Chris and Stu of the Hardcore Listing podcast to talk top fives, specifically top five songs that make you cry - and as you can most certainly imagine, as things get realer by the second, the wobbles start, the tears flow, and the tracks start to hit harder and harder… It’s a wonderful thing, and not something you often hear of a podcast, so while it seems funny to say “enjoy” the episode, there is a LOT to enjoy within. Come for the song selections, and stay for the chat that follows. It’s a fantastic episode, and the perfect roundup to a powerful, emotional, honest and truly engaging two parter. You’re gonna love this. And if you’re listening in public - let the tears come, and find yourself some of your own tearjerker jams - it’s a nice thing to do every now and then. Get involved!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• HARDCORE LISTING on TWITTER!• HARDCORE LISTING on INSTAGRAM!• HARDCORE LISTING on ACAST!• HARDCORE LISTING on PATREON!• REDSHIFT REBELS!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 196 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Ladies and gentlemen, it is a REAL special treat for you this week - remember yer old pals from the DrunkCast episodes? It’s been a while eh…? Well here is your chance to get fully reacquainted with the fellas, as we welcome ever so warmly Mister Stu Whiffen and Mister Chris Glassen (aka - well, pick your favourite from his sparkly new list of alternatives - I’m sure you’ll find one to your liking) of the almighty HARDCORE LISTING PODCAST!!! It’s their first birthday so send em all manner of good vibes and best wishes won’t ya!This is something of a takeover right here, as the boys join Pip for a slammer of a two-parter in this perfect tie-in - maybe we can call it Hardcore Distraction Listing Pieces… In the true Hardcore Listing style and fashion, this one’s ALL about the top fives, and they have picked a heavy, heavy one - it’s the top five songs that make you cry. And the crew are not ashamed to show you what it sounds like when thugs cry… A mix of emotions but always about those ‘happy’ tears, that cathartic and purifying outpouring that we all need and that music can zero in on with needlepoint accuracy. A perfect theme for the lists, and one which will sneak up on you and get you too - something about hearing someone describe a song that gets them emotional… It’s a wonderful thing. So join the gang for a full on but wonderful double parter, and have a think about your own cry-makers too. It’s nice to dust em off every now and then right?––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• HARDCORE LISTING on TWITTER!• HARDCORE LISTING on INSTAGRAM!• HARDCORE LISTING on ACAST!• HARDCORE LISTING on PATREON!• REDSHIFT REBELS!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 195 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! All the best to you all, Team 3W and new-term listeners! Welcome x3 to all y’all. A very special episode right here, as Pip is joined by creator and full time spokesperson of the Black Lives Matter movement and, subsequently, one of the busiest women on the planet, Patrisse Cullors!It has been an incredibly busy time for Patrisse, as you will hear, so it’s lucky she’s found the methods to keep herself healthy and stable throughout her more hectic times in doing so much for the Black Lives Matter movement - working for a cause which is so much bigger than one’s self will surely takes its toll… In some ways it’s a shame that she is so busy - to quote her from this episode, “If things were better in this world, I wouldn’t have to work so hard…” It’s a heavy one for sure, as the wider world slowly becomes more aware of the struggles and prejudice faced by black people, brought into a shockingly present focus with the advent of cellphone cameras (and in an earlier recording from the Rodney King beating) and the documentation of police brutality on a grand scale. From her earlier days living in a now gentrified neighbourhood, where the money moves in and the history is kicked to the curb, to her education of the Black Panthers movement and the good they did which rivals the negative image from the media, to the prison system (the movie ‘13th’ is a SOLID viewing for more on this), to the difficulties in getting the movement up and running and of course, the perpetual ignorance of the ‘all lives matter’ statement and why it’s does no favours to anyone, the future of the movement and SO much more besides. Seriously, pure knowledge in this one and essential listening for those eager to learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement as well as those unaware as yet. Listen, learn, repeat if necessary.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• PATRISSE CULLORS on TWITTER!• PATRISSE CULLORS on THE INTERNET!• BLACK LIVES MATTER website• 'WHEN THEY CALL YOU A TERRORIST - A BLACK LIVES MATTER MEMOIR' by PATRISSE CULLORS!• BONUS LINK! The movie '13th'• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 194 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Or as that deep wizard voiceover used to say in the Gauntlet arcade, “WELCOME BLUE WARRIOR”… What has that got to do with this week’s guest? Everything! For this week Pip is joined by one of the creators of Dave’s ‘Go 8 Bit’ and all round multi-talent Steve McNeil!A great chat with Pip and Steve as they get deep down into the art of the video game, and the specialness of the medium from the vintage to the brand new. As co-creator of the truly excellent ‘Go 8 Bit’, the computer game gameshow on Dave (amongst many more excellent televised and non-televisual goodies), Steve is very well versed in all things pixellated, and as Pip is partial to a good game or two himself, this is a great meeting of minds which gets into the origins of the programme (to quote Steve, “comedians playing video games drunk in a cupboard” - which is a less catchy title than Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee I’m sure you’ll agree), the Edinburgh Fringe element of the whole show - the concept of which was a stroke of genius, how the early stages led to so much more, his other projects on the go (including the terrific 'WiFi Wars'), some bizarre and beautiful wi-fi inventions, the grand Dave channel, Twitch and the streaming arts, and just a lovely serving of video game-based goodies. We’ve come a long way since the days of ‘Pong’ but it’s funny how those formative years are still so resonant in the ongoing tale of the video game. Ready player one? 3… 2… 1…––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• STEVE McNEIL on THE INTERNET! (all links are here - explore!)• DARA O'BRIAIN'S 'GO 8 BIT'!• 'WIFI WARS'!• BONUS LINK! DJ Yoda & Scroobius Pip - 'Sega RIP'• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode one hundred and ninety three of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A very happy March 9th to you all, or as it is know in Team 3W circles - WALK LIKE A PANTHER release day! There’s no doubt that if you’ve been listening to the podcast over the past year or so at least, you’ll have heard various little hints and references to the film emerge, which have evolved into full on chats - well, the time has come and the film is now out in a TON of cinemas, and now is your chance to go see your intrepid host Scroobius Pip in his first feature film!Of course you may have seen Pip in Taboo, alongside Tom Hardy and Stephen Graham, or even Cornerboys opposite Brett Goldstein, or of course the music videos (there have been several), but this is the full on cinematic debut right here. You might have also heard the podcasts where Pip has been joined by actors or close associates of actors involved in these projects, and as it happens a good selection of the stars of Walk Like A Panther have appeared over the history of Distraction Pieces, pre- and post-wrap of it! So here is a little selection of actorial greatness, a selection of clips from past episodes of the podcast with some of the stars of the film either going into the process of acting, their histories in the field or even straight up Panther talk. The clips are in chronological order too so as you’ll hear, it starts with vague hints (or Taboo talk!) and evolves into confirmed ‘now we can talk about it’ chats. So enjoy this collage of awesomeness, as you hear from:• STEPHEN GRAHAM! (episode 87)• MICHAEL SOCHA (episode 95)• ROB PARKER (episode 131)• NEIL FITZMAURICE (episode 154)• CHRISTOPHER FAIRBANK (episode 155 p1 / episode 155 p2)• LENA HEADEY (episode 183)• GUZ KHAN (episode 185)…and of course, peep the original episodes if you haven’t already - there’s always a treasure trove of nuggets to be enjoyed, as you know already!More importantly though - go peep WALK LIKE A PANTHER! It’s out everywhere. ENJOY!!!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• WALK LIKE A PANTHER on TWITTER!•  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode one hundred and ninety two of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! As we approach that glorious time of year where we celebrate mothers, those who live with us and those who have moved on, what an ideal time for Pip to have a sit down and chat with his own Mum about her Mum! It’s a veritable Mumapalooza in here (or Mumfest). You might recognise her warm, friendly tones and unmistakable laugh from her appearance on episode 51 of the podcast, where Pip was joined by her and his Dad too, but this time it’s ALL about Mum!You may be familiar with the song ‘Cowboi’ by Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - if not you’ll have a chance to get familar at the end of the podcast as it’s included in its entirety - which involves details of an attack, and as Pip notes on this podcast, is the only track he’s made which is based on a true, personal story. The story itself is based on an experience his Grandmother went through, which is relayed here by Pip’s Mum, and as it turns out, Pip’s Mum has an entire backlog of wild and crazy tales to tell about her (including the attack dealt with in ‘Cowboi’) - a mix of all the moods and emotions, and dealing with everything from the delightful to the plain surreal, all relayed with pride and detail and in most cases, that fantastic smile-inducing laugh which forms a great percentage of this episode. Fancy a sneak peak at the anecdote setlist? Expect to hear about cakes and canoe paddles, horseriding mishaps, yoga, “a little job”, the wedding, Stamford Beach, cowboys and playing dead and one that shan’t be spoiled but let’s just say the topic leaves Pip scratching his head… A wonderful and intimate story telling session which offers that ever so special element that podcasts can really deliver on - the feeling of unobtrusively sitting in on a conversation which involves you directly and offers some fantastic stories from real life that you may not otherwise hear in any other way. Priceless entertainment! And hopefully this might inspire you to crack open a conversation with available family members about your greater family sphere, to see what nuggets you will uncover… There are doubtless many to be enjoyed! Have fun, and take this chance to listen in on some ace memories and maybe have a little run through of your own memories too… We’ve all got some treasure to hold dear.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• PIP'S MUM on INSTAGRAM!• PIP'S MUM on TWITTER!• 'COWBOI' by DAN LE SAC vs SCROOBIUS PIP!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode one hundred and ninety one of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A powerful comedy special here as Pip is joined by the Sheriff of the South Shields - it’s Chris Ramsey!Indulge in the North East accent tones of Chris as he chats it up with Pip on all things comedic, including how he is expected to be funny by everyone from radio presenters to postal workers in day to day life, how the Geordie accent is NOT a gimmick, how the mind of the North East comic must make the trip down to London every so often or become stuck up there, his surprise first gig success and the ascent to working arenas not long after (and how important it is to make yourself small on stage at a huge venue), his breakthroughs on Russell Howard’s ‘Good News’ show and the wonders and miracles of being a parent. Of course, SO much more but this is a non spoiler zone (apart from the preceding spoilers) - you’ll have a lovely time uncovering the rest of this casual and very amusing chat, so get on it immediately!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• CHRiS RAMSEY on TWITTER!• CHRIS RAMSEY WEBSITE!• CHRIS RAMSEY on INSTAGRAM!• THE CHRIS RAMSEY SHOW!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode one hundred and NINETY of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Ten away from two hundred… I’m sure you could have done the math on that yourselves. Still, that’s huge! And as we approach the big numbers, what better time to approach some big topics with none other than author and historian RUTGER BREGMAN!An absolutely massive episode covering - as said - some big topics and issues, which are immensely interesting and made a lot easier to understand with Rutger’s able guidance and explanation. His book ‘Utopia For Realists And How We Can Get There’ is available now (published by Bloomsbury), and this should be a good idea of what you can expect - Rutger tackles the issues of universal basic income, strikes, borders, how great art can be achieved by not having basic financial worries, how we need a return to utopian thinking, new ideas beginning at the fringes of society, how the US isn’t the beating heart of the entire world (as the news may have you believe), the ‘circle of bullshit’, and how we are working with “21st Century hardware on 19th Century software” - all of these are expounded on a great deal so this is a good one to really sit and take some time with. There is a kind of ‘Freakanomics’ approach to some of the points, which is fascinating - like the eventual financial cost of one element of one’s life, and the knock-on effects of doing one thing in particular and how it leads to what’s down the road. Just so much to enjoy, and all very positive too - certainly not a world of doom and gloom in this one, no way. Enlighten yourself and enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• RUTGER BREGMAN on TWITTER!• RUTGER'S TED TALK!• RUTGER in DE CORRESPONDENT for the Dutch speakers!• RUTGER'S 'UTOPIA FOR REALISTS'!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode one hundred and eighty nine of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A grandslam punky reggae party of an episode at that, as Pip is joined by straight up legendary film-maker / deejay / selector / presenter DON LETTS!For Don, everything he does goes under the broad umbrella of sound and vision, with a huge amount of projects and collaborations to be considered as such, from his own Super 8 films back in the day to directing music videos for a crazy amount of musical heroes from Elvis Costello to Big Audio Dynamite to The Clash to Bob Marley to name a handful… A LOT to talk about between Pip and Don of course, from his experiences being “first generation British born black”, to finding his footing in the directing game and how it started, his artistic interests and slants, politics and diversity in the UK, culture and the greater arts world, having his mind blown and personality altered after seeing Bob Marley and then becoming an acquaintance of his, running a shop in Kings Road and the all encompassing power of bass… Immensely satisfying and entertaining chat goodness to be had so just dive in and enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• DON LETTS on TWITTER!• DON LETTS on INSTAGRAM!• THE PUNK ROCK MOVIE!• PUNK: ATTITUDE by DON LETTS!• SCROOBUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Another heavyweight acting classic right here for your immediate attention, as Pip is joined by the star of one of his favourite films (Lady Macbeth) and the upcoming Fighting With My Family - it’s Florence Pugh!A powerful conversation, full of energy and positivity and just pure satisfying goodness for your podcast enjoyment, as Pip and Florence get right down to it and cover everything from said favourite film Lady Macbeth (surely you’ve seen that by now and if not, amend that!), the subtle differences behind the scenes of indie and blockbuster films and merits of the former, the backlog of projects and the weirdness of doing promo several years after, her attitude towards nudity in film roles and how the media handles it versus how she handles it, her upcoming role as Paige in Fighting With My Family and the insane logistics of that, the dichotomy of murder on screen and nudity on screen and how it seems society in general is far more comfortable seeing violence, the female perspective as a director as opposed the male gaze, growing up in a loud family and her acting history and last but certainly not least, a pitch from she and Pip for a combined role in Peaky Blinders. How can they lose? One’s thing’s for sure - you won’t, so get yourself comfy and listen in won’t you!AND VOTE FOR FLORENCE IN THE EE RISING STAR AWARDS!!!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• FLORENCE PUGH on TWITTER!• FLORENCE PUGH on INSTAGRAM!• EE RISING STAR AWARDS at the BAFTAS!• 'LADY MACBETH'!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's favourite episode of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip, episode 187 – a handful of words into the intro and already the rap gawds are being referenced... Whatever the number, this is a grand one right here as Pip is joined by one of the UK's finest, the Bafta winning queen Vicky McClure!Surely you will have seen Vicky's acting greatness on the big and small screen, having a HUGE part to play in the filmography of the legend Shane Meadows in films such as A Room For Romeo Brass, This Is England and the series of which the film spawned (as ‘Lol’), but if not you will most definitely be catching up after this chat with Pip, as she goes all the way into the archives, back to her days in the acting workshop where she honed her craft and improvisational skills (which would be vital in her later roles), Nottingham days, her very realistic and sobering view on her own acting profession which is very refreshing to hear, a TON of fascinating behind the scenes science on the Meadows method and the deep connection between director, cast, and overall end product, and her own collaboration with fashion label Finery. An all round podcast of pure perfection, so set aside some time and enjoy every moment. You shall.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• VICKY MCCLURE on TWITTER!• VICKY MCCLURE on INSTAGRAM!• VICKY MCCLURE on IMDB!• 'THIS IS ENGLAND'• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast discusses sexual assault, grooming and several other sensitive subject matters.Welcome, welcome, welcome to a very special roundtable discussion episode of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip.Pip is joined on this one by a powerful assembly of wrestling community associated women to have an informed, honest and educated talk about the current state of British Wrestling, which has recently been tainted severely by a number of serious allegations of sexual abuse.A very heavy situation to unpack and discuss, but this is an awesomely positive team to do just that, as Pip is joined by:• Journalist and writer Kirsty Bosley (aka Bozzers)• PW GrrrlGang’s Death By Suzy• Hardcore wrestling homie Vicky HaskinsThe four of them get right into it, and rather than getting into specifics of the cases being brought to attention right now, they offer advice and wisdom (from their own experiences and from discussions with the Police, Victim support & representatives of PROGRESS wrestling) to anyone and everyone affected by such issues and how to identify such situations, where to go for help and assistance, personal experience, the nuances of each case and the sensitivity each requires, social media’s role in the whole thing and how it can be right for some and not for others, and just a huge amount of positive greatness for you to absorb. Be you British Wrestling fan, or any kind of wrestling fan, this will obviously be one for your ears BUT more importantly - this is for EVERYONE. These situations are unfortunately universal and can affect anyone in any line of work, so it can be a very useful thing to hear - naturally no-one wants to have anyone they love or are friends with affected by anything like this but it’s very useful to at least have a little armoury should that situation arise. A kind of ‘break in case of emergency’ armoury. So listen close, and be informed - not everyone knows about this situation in British Wrestling but it’s hugely encouraging to hear how the community is not standing for it.Be warned - this episode, while not necessarily very explicit in language, might be hard for some to listen to. Just a word of caution. There are no specifics of cases discussed, but it’s not an easy topic to engage in. So just bear that in mind.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• CHILDLINE • www.childline.org.uk/about-childline/get-support‎ / 0800 1111Online, on the phone, anytime - a very handy number to have• SAMARITANS • www.samaritans.org/Samaritans/Contact-Us‎ / 116 123 (UK) / 116 123 (ROI)The classic helpline, always there for you• MASH • 'multi agency safeguarding hub'Concerns about children can be logged, just Google MASH and your region should be accessible• WEST MIDLANDS POLICE ADVICE PAGE • https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/adviceAn A-Z of various offences, with advice on how to handle them - for example, the Child Sexual Abuse page has a lot of useful information, and the user can find info easily regarding the chosen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is episode 185, we’re getting DEEP in the episodes now… A Brum phenomenon takes us through this one, a full on slammer of an episode featuring man like comedian and actor GUZ KHAN!Mad entertaining from start to end, as Pip sits down with Guz for a truly matey chat but which brings out the best of both! They were first acquainted back around a year ago on set on the upcoming ‘Walk Like A Panther’, where they behaved like naughty schoolkids on set by all accounts, and this is a catchup / roundup / ahead look at what Guz is involved with - a huge amount it turns out, and a wide range of topics get handled, such as Guz being new to the whole celebrity life and how surreal it can be (down to the weirdness of having a team), the importance of vibes on set and getting on with the crew, how he was essentially raised by three strong women and how that shaped his personality and humour, the art of storytelling, outrage vs laughing it off, teaching and how moments of discussion and clarity are so important to catch and build on, getting the tone right in filming in his hometown and creating a friendly space to do so, and just a whole ton more… Oh, and his new show ‘Man Like Mobeen’ on BBC3! Massive.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• GUZ KHAN on TWITTER!• GUZ KHAN on INSTAGRAM!• MAN LIKE MOBEEN on BBC3!• GUZ LIVE AT THE APOLLO!• WALK LIKE A PANTHER!• WE.ARE.LIZARDS @ THE BOOK CLUB • JANUARY 27th!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! We trust your 2018 is getting off to a wondrous start and all coming together nice like. Thanks kindly for joining the DPP mothership for another year of relentless, non-stop goodness! And what way to continue that very same year of goodness other than by welcoming in UK #1 singing legend PALOMA FAITH!A long, long overdue guest on the podcast, as Pip has been pals with Paloma for a good decade or so (their friendship kicked off on the video for ‘The Beat That My Heart Skipped’), but it isn’t just mates reminiscing and going over the good old times… It’s a fascinating and honest chat about her humble beginnings and stage antics back in the day, being a number one album selling artist and how un-phased she is by the stardom of it all (which leads into some very open and awesome tangents on fame in general and the weirdness of it all and how it’s not for everyone), a good amount of political chat and how politics needs to evolve, and of course Paloma’s newborn baby child! As stated, it’s open and honest, and generally hugely inspiring and positive - you’ll feel Paloma’s sunny rays all over you long after the podcast is over… Lovely stuff for your mid-January Wednesday listening.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• PALOMA FAITH on TWITTER!• PALOMA FAITH on INSTAGRAM!• PALOMA FAITH on THE INTERNET!• 'CRYBABY' by PALOMA FAITH!• WE.ARE.LIZARDS @ THE BOOK CLUB • JANUARY 27th!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip, and the FIRST DPP of 2018 with a one-on-one Pip and guest setup (and not a roomful of drunk mates yammering with increasing volume)! The guest this week is a proper acting heavyweight who you may know from the fabulous Dredd (the 2012 one), the massive 300 or the very definition of massive Game Of Thrones (as Cersei Lannister) - ladies and gentlemen, it's Lena Headey!An inspiring and honest chat with Pip and Lena, as a huge amount of topic get delved into from the very moment the mic is opened... Casino wisdom, her upcoming projects (which all sound ace and mental), the entirely disgusting Harvey Weinstein cases of recent times and her own experiences within the foulness and power tripping, her calling out of Louis CK for his non-sorry apology, boys and girls and parenthood, some Brexit talk, her confidence in acting and how it’s grown since her start in Game Of Thrones, the awesome Dredd, and a heck ton of goodness in between. Whether you know Lena from her many roles, or this is the first time you’ve heard her name, this is perfect DPP nourishment for your mid-week podcast enjoyment.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• LENA HEADEY on TWITTER!• LENA HEADEY on INSTAGRAM!• LENA HEADEY on IMDB!• LENA HEADEY on GAME OF THRONES!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to the fourth and final quarter of the Xmas DrunkCast! But first and foremost, the Distraction Pieces Podcast consortium would like to formally wish you the very best for 2018 and hope that it's been a tremendous start for you. We will be here for you for the duration and we would like to thank you properly for the listening time, downloads, shares, Speech Development Records and all round support. Team 3W is the BEST - never forget. Thank you.And so we continue, and as we do so things get decidedly rowdier, almost like turning the volume up from like 5 or so to 10 (or if you wanna Spinal Tap it, 11). So be prepared for a nice gradual increase in bellowing. As with all previous episodes of this current session, Scroobius Pip is joined by Hardcore Listing homies and DrunkCast OGs Stu and Chris, the host of the Say Why To Drugs podcast Dr Suzi Gage (on breathalising and cognition test duties), John of The Dream Factory podcast on fact checking and note taking, Jim Smallman of the Tuesday Night Jaw podcast (straight edge, on the flashy imported salted caramel Monster beverages), wrestler Jimmy Havoc (drinking on behalf of Jim Smallman, the kind and giving soul he is) and Jason ‘Tron’ Reed of the Stop And Search podcast. A savage and fearless display of drunken podcasters right here, and a perfect one to end the four pieces. Xmas movies, alcoholism and addiction, gambling, Frank Bruno on the Hardcore Listing podcast, more breathalyser business and some underwear nobbling. No explanation needed. ENJOY!!! You shall!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• STOP AND SEARCH PODCAST!• SAY WHY TO DRUGS PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING PODCAST!• TUESDAY NIGHT JAW PODCAST!• DREAM FACTORY PODCAST!• SUBFRANTIC STUDIO!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to your THIRD instalment of the surely notorious and definitely infamous DrunkCast for Xmas 2017! Y'all ready...? C'mon now, it's been almost a week - of course you're ready... Let's get it in shall we...?Same again, same number, same hood – Hardcore Listing homies and DrunkCast OGs Stu and Chris, the host of the Say Why To Drugs podcast Dr Suzi Gage (on breathalising and cognition test duties), John of The Dream Factory podcast on fact checking and note taking, Jim Smallman of the Tuesday Night Jaw podcast (straight edge, on the flashy imported salted caramel Monster beverages), wrestler Jimmy Havoc (drinking on behalf of Jim Smallman, the kind and giving soul he is) and Jason Reed of the Stop And Search podcast. The gang are getting deep on this one - a bunch of movie talk, the all consuming humour power of Viz, kids joke and the subtleties therein, but most importantly how to make your VERY OWN wrestling name, which leads to an exciting revelation... No spoilers here yo, just get in and listen. But most importantly - ENJOY!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• STOP AND SEARCH PODCAST!• SAY WHY TO DRUGS PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING PODCAST!• TUESDAY NIGHT JAW PODCAST!• DREAM FACTORY PODCAST!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to your second serving of the 9th Distraction Pieces DrunkCast! How'd you get on with that first part, mmm? All good? No double vision? How many fingers am I holding up? Okay well you seem fine - obviously looks can be deceiving so I'll take your word for it this time, but we'll see how things look after this one...SO - all is the same, same guests – Hardcore Listing homies and DrunkCast OGs Stu and Chris, the host of the Say Why To Drugs podcast Dr Suzi Gage (on breathalising and cognition test duties), John of The Dream Factory podcast on fact checking and note taking, Jim Smallman of the Tuesday Night Jaw podcast (straight edge, on the flashy imported salted caramel Monster beverages), wrestler Jimmy Havoc (drinking on behalf of Jim Smallman, the kind and giving soul he is) and Jason Reed of the Stop And Search podcast. But while the terrain is the same, the convos are very different, as we witness the birth of a new beverage (you'll find out, be patient), get through a good amount of wrestling gossip and pain tolerance threshold goodness, and a healthy amount of meandering tangents and conversational off-roads throughout. Highly enjoyable - as always, pour yourself a Scroobius Pip and get into this one, it's mad fun.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• STOP AND SEARCH PODCAST!• SAY WHY TO DRUGS PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING PODCAST!• TUESDAY NIGHT JAW PODCAST!• DREAM FACTORY PODCAST!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to that ever so special time of year, the time when the Distraction Pieces Podcast gets buckwild crazy and lets its hair down and acts crazy inappropriately, only to completely forget what happened the previous night... Yes indeed - it's the Distraction Pieces Xmas DrunkCast 2017! You KNOW it's gonna be a heavy one... And if you weren't around for last year's debacle - well let this be your initiation...Ladies and gentlemen, Team 3W, please get yourselves good and comfy for the drunkest of the drunk roundtables as your regular host Scroobius Pip is joined by Hardcore Listing homies and DrunkCast stallions Stu and Chris, the host of the wonderful Say Why To Drugs podcast Dr Suzi Gage (who will also be breathalising and cognitively testing the crew through the proceedings), John of The Dream Factory podcast on fact checking and note taking duties, Jim Smallman of the best wrestling podcast on the planet Tuesday Night Jaw (who is straight edge and will not be drinking), wrestler Jimmy Havoc (who will be drinking FOR Jim Smallman, bless him) and Jason Reed of the Stop And Search podcast to round out the powerful extended DrunkCast family! Oh you KNOW it's gonna go off... Let Pip's stern warning at the beginning set the tone, as you delve into the first of a handful of increasingly inebriated yammer-fests... They're doing it just for you, people. Please enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• STOP AND SEARCH PODCAST!• SAY WHY TO DRUGS PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING PODCAST!• TUESDAY NIGHT JAW PODCAST!• DREAM FACTORY PODCAST!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome and a third customary welcome to YOU, dear Distraction Pieces Podcast listener, and to the one hundred and eighty first episode! A damn fine, properly solid episode it is too, as your loyal host Scroobius Pip is joined by creator and star of 'Taskmaster' (and very good friend of Tim Key), Alex Horne!Get involved, be you viewer or not, in this chat with Pip and Alex, and enjoy the ground covered between the pair of them. Situated out in the Taskmaster shed, which - as you will hear from time to time - lies directly under a flight path, hear Alex get down and dirty in the history, present and future of the hit Dave channel programme, which involves a good amount of Edinburgh Fringery, along with a hefty amount of Tim Key, and some good old fashioned messing about. From there on things get serious and the show is created, and you'll hear all about it - from the favourite stars, the evolution and theory of having the same team episode to episode, the awesome and bizarre tasks involved, his early days on the Big Brother series and how that fed the seeds of his ideas, a pizza interlude (don't worry, no 'misophonia' warnings on this one), his Horne Section, US and UK comedy, and just a great chat with a very nice person indeed. Wonderful stuff.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• TASKMASTER on DAVE!• DAVE CHANNEL!• ALEX HORNE on TWITTER!• ALEX HORNE BREAKS THE NEWS podcast!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (word to Jim Bowen) of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Bless ya heart for tuning in, it is a pleasure to have you aboard. A full on cinematic marathon right here this week, as Pip finally presents his finely curated and handpicked selection of his favourite films of the year! All on his lonesome too - 100% Pip!Now, before you go in - know this: this is PIP'S LIST. Pip. This is not your list. These are not the country's favourites. These are not the world's favourites. They are not in order of box office takings, Rotten Tomatoes ratings, none of that. So this list is not wrong, faulty or incorrect - it's Pip entirely personal list of his favourite films of the year. This naturally means you are ENTIRELY FREE to have your own list, and heartily encouraged to do so! It's a fun thing to do. But on this occasion, you are cordially invited to partake in Pip's rundown of his choice picks of the year, and good lord of COURSE you're not gonna agree with it all. And maybe you hate everything here! But that's the beauty of it - we're all on different paths, different courses, and let's rejoice in the diversity of each other's opinions, viewpoints and taste. For therein is the beauty of the universe. Yours, with love, the Distraction Pieces Podcast. YOU ARE BLESSED.––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ODEON LIMITLESS CARDS! • NOT A SPONSOR!• CINEWORLD UNLIMITED CARDS! • NOT A SPONSOR EITHER!• IMDB!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 179 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Nothing but super scientifical madness this time round as we warmly welcome RICK EDWARDS of the 'Science(ish)' podcast to the chat-throne, to drop some gems and nuggets upon you regarding all things cinema and the science within...Whether you know Rick from the Science(ish) podcast or the accompanying book, or none of the above, this is a really entertaining chat which goes through a few of the films he has delved into in the past - Ex Machina, The Martian and Interstellar are the stars of the show here which spark nice tangents about the supervillain Elon Musk, the ridiculous intricacies of invisibility, the hard science behind some films and the flimsy science behind others, and how Star Trek was a solid breeding ground of idea for future products and scientific innovation! Throughly entertaining, and some exciting subject for your mind to ponder - nerds and non-nerds (so, everybody I guess?) - this one's for YOU!!! Enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:This episode's links:• SCIENCE(ISH) PODCAST!• SCIENCE(ISH) BOOK!• RICK EDWARDS on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to your second Friday bonus in a row, concluding the two part 'Ask Pip' session from last week! But more importantly, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip - that's the important upfront business taken care of... Not in the French badlands this time but out in a park near Covent Garden, round the back of the Odeon and near the back of Denmark Street / New Tottenham Court Road if I'm not mistaken. There was a one-eyed cat who lived there a few years ago, and may still do... Such a weird little corner of Central London. Worth a peep though. Anyway - a nice little chatback with SoloPip, and a good catch up on all things Q&A - and Q's get A'd for real. I won't spoil the content here but it's a nice one on one jammy for certain. Please enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ASK PIP post on FACEBOOK!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• CONTACT BUDDY PEACE! (this relates to the pre-Pip intro - holler for podcast editing / mixing / mastering / sound design!)• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Episode 178 is standing outside your door this minute, so exercise politeness and cordiality and let it in won't ya - it's a goody this week, as Pip is joined by mighty acting talent Jonny Lee Miller!Undoubtedly you will know Jonny from the film which basically everyone must have seen by now (I mean if you were at an age suitable for the 18 rating) Trainspotting - and if not then good god fix that up already... He played the standout character 'Sickboy', and went onto revisit the character a couple of decades later in T2. These were naturally not the bookends of his career, as you will hear in this full on sprawling conversation - you'll get the inside scoop on his very early days, where he effectively bypassed the conventional acting route and did things in his own way, his Kingston Upon Thames (bigups!) days, his old skool days doing the UK actor thing by starring in The Bill, Eastenders and all the classics, and his giant leaps from the UK to the US, and LA to NY, from squandering roles after Trainspotting but clawing back a glorious career and ultimately starring as Sherlock Holmes in the huge US series Elementary - AND starring as Sherlock more than anyone else ever! Power moves from Jonny - get involved and brush up on your Jonny Lee Miller trivia! Huge. Enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• JONNY LEE MILLER on TWITTER!• JONNY LEE MILLER on INSTAGRAM!• TRAINSPOTTING!• T2!• ELEMENTARY!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode... Hmmm... The episode with NO NUMBER! For this is an extra special bonus 'Ask Pip' edition of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! While Pip is out and about on location filming in a sleepy French town appropriately called 'Mello', where the dogs are fierce and the truckers do not obey public hygiene guidelines, he took time to get your questions in on Facebook and answer them out in the wilderness. He also bumps into fellow actor Adam along the way too which is a sweet little catch up halfway in! Nice. Loads of goodies in here from Pip's experiences in the acting world in general, current extreme shadiness in some areas of the film industry, backgrounds on Pip songs, MMA talk, whether looking for artists is a thing for him, and all manner of outside solo chatter, as he talks into his personal recorder with a Troll hair windguard. A very nice Adam Buxton podcast intro-esque style episode which you'll appreciate, minus Rosie the dog. There are dogs, but these ones are all barky and pepped up. You'll hear... Anyway - enjoy, this one's a nice one-to-one in an interesting little corner of the world. Enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ASK PIP post on FACEBOOK!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• CONTACT BUDDY PEACE! (this relates to the pre-Pip intro - holler for podcast editing / mixing / mastering / sound design!)• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome - and since this is a very special episode indeed, go ‘head - have another welcome - to the great and grand Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Episode 177 right here, hot and fresh out the kitchen and ready for your immediate devouring… Truly this episode is a long awaited one, hinted at for a good while… Well, paths have aligned, the gawds have shaken hands and good fortune has stood in the DPP path as we welcome Jeannie Grigio aka Jean Greasy aka JEAN GRAE!Pip warns at the start that this may be something of a ‘love-in’ and two people sitting there agreeing with each other, which - sure - may be somewhat true… But what could be better than that? In a time where articles and blogs scramble for your attention with negative and shock headlines, let’s take some time to indulge in a straight up lovely, fully varied and positive chat with two very like minded people, who drop gems and jewels like their moth-eaten swagbags got caught on a nail along the way. As a fan, Pip exercises terrific restraint and does not fan-out at all - it’s perfect, as Jean delivers all manner of nuggets pertaining to her illustrious career as rapper, beatmaker/DJ, singer, writer, composer, actor… Too many jumping off points to start from, but somehow the whirlwind of awesomeness is contained in this humble podcast, and you’ll hear about all of it including internet nut-jobs, theoretical fans, how to manipulate a crowd and leave “blood on the stage”, her early days (you may remember her as ‘What What’, or her old crew Natural Resource), her attitude to today’s hip hop scene and how her limits outside of it are endless, the New York state of mind and the diversity within, super powers, dark sides, and TONS more… Prepare to offer this chat a standing ovation at the end, it’s golden!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• JEAN GRAE on TWITTER!• JEAN GRAE on INSTAGRAM!• JEAN GRAE on YOUTUBE!• JEAN GRAE on BANDCAMP!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME! Welcome! Ahhhhh go on then - another welcome upon you for this is the DISTRACTION PIECES PODCAST with Scroobius Pip and we do NOT give less than three welcomes, ever. You know this by now. So with this in mind, tripley welcome as you are, here is the long awaited EPISODE 176, recorded live at the Tivoli in Dublin!Another slammer of COURSE right here, in the second part where - as Pip keeps hinting - ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN... Well you'll be pleased to know that very good things happen indeed, as Pip is joined on stage by a wonderful, inspiring and varied bunch of folks from the audience - not just a mic-handing Q&A, this is the section of the live DPP where the audience becomes the guest and gets to ask anything, so be prepared for a good range of thoughts, feelings, ponderings, contemplations, meanderings, the whole deal. No spoilers, just jump in and enjoy - Dublin boasts some grade A peoples, as you shall witness right here... Enjoy, and thanks for tuning into part 2!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• RUBBERBANDITS on TWITTER!• 'THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BLINDBOY' BOOK!• BLINDBOY PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING WITH CHRIS & STU!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME! Welcome! Ahhhhh go on then - another welcome upon you for this is the DISTRACTION PIECES PODCAST with Scroobius Pip and we do NOT give less than three welcomes, ever. You know this by now. So with this in mind, tripley welcome as you are, here is the long awaited EPISODE 176, recorded live at the Tivoli in Dublin!TONS to enjoy in this two parter, which we kick off here with a lovely Pip monologue which may add an exciting - dare I say 'sexy'? - new layer to his character (involving chairs - all you need to know), after which along comes former DPP guest Blindboy of The Rubberbandits to drizzle the podcast with his luxurious Limerick accent and nuggets of wisdom, and no sooner has Blindboy left the stage, BAM - Pip is joined by his good old mates Chris and Stu of Hardcore Listing and the DrunkCasts! Not drunk just yet - but bear with them, they'll show you what's what in their own episode of Hardcore Listing (which would serve as an ideal accompaniment to this rather more sober two parter). So much covered here - from Blindboy's reflections on having written a book ('The Gospel According To Blindboy'), the 'existential malaise' of releasing art, podcasts and Netflix, to Chris and Stu's catchup and a nice little tale involving Stu and James Buckley from 'Inbetweeners' - much to unwrap and enjoy. Stay tuned for part 2 eh!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• RUBBERBANDITS on TWITTER!• 'THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BLINDBOY' BOOK!• BLINDBOY PODCAST!• HARDCORE LISTING WITH CHRIS & STU!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE of the ruffest, tuffest podcast in the known and unknown multiverse (zero exaggeration) - the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Thank you for tuning in! An equally ruff and tuff guest right here on this episode, as Pip is joined by the multi-talented musician/writer/director S. Craig Zahler!You may know him from the rugged Western 'Bone Tomahawk', or from his upcoming release 'Brawl In Cell Block 99', or maybe indeed from his illustrious alternate careers paths which weave between being a prolific novelist, screenwriter and musician (in bands Realmbuilder and Charnel Valley). However you've been acquainted with the man, you're about become even more so, as Pip chats heavy with him about the art of cinema, the filming and staging of a realistic fight scene, his own musical reward system while writing, how his films are positioned between arthouse and grindhouse, and how his film titles would be considered overly descriptive by today's standards. You'll also find out the original title for 'Brawl In Cell Block 99'! So there's a good amount of trivia to be enjoyed too. Awesome chat, and the perfect companion to any of his previous work, but definitely one to pair with the viewing of '...Cell Block'. Enjoy!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• 'BRAWL IN CELLBLOCK 99' on TWITTER!• S. CRAIG ZAHLER on IMDB!• 'BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99'!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Wonderful to have you on board, and it goes without saying, thank you much for tuning in. More fire for you this week, as is the standard, by way of comic and satire writer/producer (and everything else) Armando Iannucci!Responsible for an insane amount of some of the greatest UK comedy since the 90's, including the writing and production of 'The Day Today' which spawned Alan Partridge and the Partridge multiverse, 'The Thick Of It', 'Time Trumpet', and US based 'Veep', Armando is clearly a titan of the game. With his new production 'The Death Of Stalin' (in cinemas NOW!), he's been grinding it out on the media promo run, but is sharp as a katana as he sits down with Pip for a nice long chat covering all the necessary bases and loads more that you'd hope to hear about, including said promo run grind and the madness of it all, especially seeing your own film countless times, being mindful of not using the victims of the subject of his film for comedy and finding that material from many various other sources, social media and how the echo chamber is reinforced and debate is fading, how the film draws parallels with today's US presidency even though it was filmed months before Trump's election win, and how to successfully wrangle an all star cast in order to promote efficiency on set. Tons more obviously but yeah, super entertaining and a must for Armando fans and those who appreciate the craft of writing and production. Get into it!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• ARMANDO on TWITTER!• ARMANDO on IMDB!• 'THE DEATH OF STALIN'!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Thank you for tuning in and opting to enrich your Wednesday's listening choices - you shan't regret it. Bigups of the highest order. Another smash episode for your DPP enjoyment - this week's show is pure UK comedy goodness from a true great - yes indeed, it's Russell Howard!Powerful chat goodness right here from the fellas, getting right into it from beginning to end with only the briefest of pauses for some dog wrangling and cup of tea making. Keeping the conversation effortlessly diverse, Pip and Russell keep it moving in fine fashion touching on everything from Russell kicking off his huge standup shows with one of Dan and Pip's songs, the emotive issue of self harm among young women and how to address it and raise attention to it in comic parameters, being a certified 'Weird Crush' (congratulations...?), how to take your audience with you through perhaps more serious subject matter without losing them along the way (which requires the deftest of hands), intelligence, awareness, good deeds, social media, UK politics (and worldwide, of course, the obvious weirdness of Madame Tussauds, tied up nicely with some in depth explanation on his various TV shows - more currently, 'The Russell Howard Hour', on Sky1. A truly positive and perfectly balanced conversation, branching out to some rich areas of interest for certain - you'll enjoy this one, get on board!––––– ––––– –––––This episode's links:• RUSSELL on TWITTER!• RUSSELL on THE INTERNET!• 'THE RUSSELL HOWARD HOUR' on SKY1!• Follow the show on TWITTER!• RUSSELL on FACEBOOK!• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER!• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM!• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS • DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE!• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A pleasure to have you on board. Welcome thricely to listeners long term (Team 3W) and new skool, consider yourselves all tripley welcomed. So let's crack this one open eh? A blockbuster of an episode this week, as Pip sits down for a face to face chat with pure acting royalty Michael Fassbender!Far from the a short 3 minute press-junket soundbite interview, Pip has some quality real life facetime with Michael, who is (at the time of this podcast release) out there grinding on the promo for his new film 'The Snowman', directed by Tomas Alfredson and adapted from the novel by Jo Nesbø. A wonderful and warm chat, as we discover what Michael has been doing in the past year (racing Ferraris and surfing), but also get deep into the whole business - how he was born in Germany and was subsequently moved to Ireland at 2, his love of travel and how the acting profession broadens that experience hugely, how his career path could have branched off into an entirely alternate universe, and all manner of satisfying, filling movie gossip and insider knowledge. Safe to say then that this episode is pure Distraction Pieces goodness for your soul and being. Get involved, and if you feel it, get OTHERS involved too! Please enjoy.••••• MICHAEL on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/mfonline (not him personally but a good resource)••••• MICHAEL on IMDB! - www.imdb.com/name/nm1055413••••• 'THE SNOWMAN' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2Ksrxu_QY•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/distractionpiecespodcast•••••••••• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/distractionpiecesnetwork•••••••••• NEW LISTENERS TAKE NOTE!!! You can find the full DISTRACTION PIECES episode list HERE! - https://www.acast.com/distractionpieces•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ONE of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Thank you for tuning in, as always - your attention shall be rewarded handsomely, as is the DPP standard. A real lovely one this week as Pip properly catches up with his old mate and TV presenting legend Helen Chamberlain!"No-one knows if I jumped of if I was pushed..."Of course MANY of you will be well acquainted with Helen from her epic and heroic stint on Soccer AM (and will naturally still be heartbroken by her absence there), but to those of you who are unfamiliar - and those of you who know her solely from Soccer AM - this is a true breakdown of her career and how every step along the way has "accidentally" led to the next. From her current position looking after a seemingly unending crew of animals on her farm (rescue dogs - which you will hear from, alpacas, llamas, boars, ponies, horses, chickens and for sure there are more than that), which was preceded by her run on the chaotic and awesome and also very zoo-like Soccer AM (which changed and influenced the TV game in huge ways), she has been sports and animal-adjacent for a good portion of said career. But as you will hear, she has always landed on her feet on top of the game and won the hearts of those around her. Oh and she will mess you up good at poker too. Believe. Get to know and love Helen Chamberlain! Or get to love her MORE!••••• HELEN on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/hellsbellsy••••• Soccer AM on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/SoccerAM••••• Chimney Farm Dog Rescue! - www.chimneyfarm.com/dog-rescue•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/distractionpiecespodcast•••••••••• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/distractionpiecesnetwork•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! To what? Come on now. You know what it is. You are now tuned into the ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTIETH episode of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! As custom dictates, it's another smash, and another long overdue meeting at that - please tripley welcome Hugo White of The Maccabees! (aka Pip's new/long time best mate!)Since destroying their recent farewell gig schedule, The Maccabees have been exploring all manner of individual and collaborative paths - it was an extremely heavy, emotional time but has left them with a world of creativity open to them. Hugo has made the absolute most of this, with the Maccas studio leaving an open door to him and his ideas, and here you can hear him relate to Pip (and YOU!) how his world has changed since the amiable disbanding. It's fascinating to hear he and Pip exchange notes on how long it takes to make songs, how these songs get tightened up to perfection in the touring process long after the album's release, fashioning a studio from a laptop to a fully furnished elaborate ordeal, daytime radio play and what that means exactly, the Brighton scene, how Hugo and his brother have become ambassadors of the MS Society, all underpinned by Pip's long running mantra which should be carved in stone somewhere - "it's not the gigs we get paid for, it's everything else..." - travel, inconvenience, all that... And you'll hear everything else all of that entails of course...Get involved! I'm sure Pip will dig out a childhood photo of him, Kate Nash, Hugo White, Adele and Jack Penate in playschool at some point too - right Pip?••••• HUGO on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/hugowhitenoise••••• HUGO on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/hugowhitenoise••••• THE MACCABEES! - www.themaccabees.co.uk/••••• THE MS SOCIETY - https://www.mssociety.org.uk/•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip, episode 169 at that! They are racking up aren't they... My my my... You may have heard Pip hyping this one up for a minute, and quite rightly so - ladies and gentlemen, please welcome journalist, author, writer, Souad Mekhennet!A huge episode here, as Pip sits down with Souad for a nice good while to really get into her own story... And what a deep, heavy and truly daring life she has led, from beginning to present day - hear her recall some chills-inducing tales and truly unique meetings, from getting in deep into situations with Isis commanders, her interview with 'Jihadi John', and her career covering all manner of terrorist activities over the years, and SO much more, made all the more fascinating due to her being Muslim and female, which positions her uniquely for her line of writing and interviewing. It's also fascinating hearing her thoughts on what creates a perfect situation for men to become radicalised, and how it can mainly stem from a broken family life. This is an absolutely gripping conversation, to which this writeup would never do justice, and it's a wonderful commentary companion to her book 'I Was Told To Come Alone', which you should (and I'm sure will) snap up at your nearest convenience. Powerful. Get into it.••••• SOUAD on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/smekhennet••••• SOUAD on FACEBOOK! - https://www.facebook.com/SouadMekhennet/••••• 'I WAS TOLD TO COME ALONE' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Was-Told-Come-Alone-Journey/dp/0349008388•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME one and all, newcomers and oldtimers, to the super powerful and ultra plush Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Now you have been officially and entirely welcomed, let's get you good and settled into this week's episode - and what a heavy hitter it is... Yes indeed - this week Pip is joined by EDDIE IZZARD!Comedian, actor, marathon man and all round champ Eddie takes time from his current press junket to sit down with Pip for a proper chat - not a three minute soundbiter, no no no... This is a wonderful one, covering - of course - his current film 'Victoria And Abdul' (alongside acting royalty Dame Judi Dench), which triggers all manner of talking points in bright and breezy fashion... Some amazing facts and gossip about the true story behind the film are revealed, and later Eddie talks candidly about his insane marathon running achievements and the mindset involved, and of course his standup career gets a good going over - all this tied in with a truly inspiring look at his transgender identification and all that has entailed over the years.Comprehensive to say the very least - get into it, enjoy and share it at your nearest opportunity!••••• EDDIE on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/eddieizzard••••• EDDIE on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/eddieizzard••••• EDDIE on THE INTERNET! - www.eddieizzard.com/••••• 'VICTORIA AND ABDUL' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT2Ph_9bGPs•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A triple welcome upon you to this, the 167th episode of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A very merry Wednesday to you all (assuming you are the Team 3W first responders - if that's not the case, a very merry whatever day it is). A huge one this week, as Pip is joined by young acting heavyweight Will Poulter!In the midst of his current promo run for Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit', Will takes time to sit down with Pip for a long overdue chat covering - as you will have come to expect from the DPP - a crazy large number of bases... From the issues raised in portraying a violently racist policeman in 'Detroit' (and the poignancy of the film itself), a powerful back and forth is triggered with Pip and Will, which is the beauty of films like this and how an open discussion can be had which leads into so much more besides - race, politics, society, it's all here. On top of that, you'll hear his tale from the very early days back in 'School Of Comedy' and how his young foot in the acting world's door gave him the necessary inspiration for a full on career, Will drops some gems from his unique perspective on his experience with acting and his ascent from those younger days right up to 'Son Of Rambow', 'The Maze Runner' and 'The Revenant', the latter of which had him up alongside Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hardy no less. A rich and diverse filmography right there, which has in many ways freed him from his somewhat reductive nickname of 'that Weird Eyebrow Actor'. Get yourself involved, it's a goodie and as interesting as it is entertaining. And for the love of gawd go see 'Detroit'!••••• WILL on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/PoulterWill••••• WILL on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/willpoulter••••• WILL on IMDB! - www.imdb.com/name/nm2401020/••••• 'DETROIT' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFeWsDpy9y0•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to episode 166 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Thank you for tuning in, people - you are most welcome (I refer you back to the three welcomes about 30 words ago) and it is a pleasure to have you here. In return for your attendance, consider yourself fully blessed and uplifted by the presence of this week's wonderful guest - it's Ireland's own comedian, actress and writer Aisling Bea!Such a warm and funny chat with Pip and self-proclaimed "gritty little grafter" Aisling, ranging a whole ton of topics and tangents including her very equestrian-centric upbringing, Ireland fame, the frenetic job-to-job work-pace, celebrity and coming to terms early on with the fact that co-stars are mere people too, drama versus comedy, the audition process and how the notoriously merciless LA scene can be cracked by the outsiders, and the balance of the infamous UK panel show which rounds out in a brilliant back and forth centred on feminism and male emotion, and how the two can be at such odds - from then on it's a grand finale which you'll want to chip in on (feel free to of course!) covering vulnerability, pride, male and female instinct and ahh damn, just so much more... Of course you don't want any of it spoiled pre-listen now do you - so just get stuck into this glorious episode and enjoy the company of your new best friend Aisling Bea!••••• AISLING on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/WeeMissBea••••• AISLING on INSTAGRAM! - https://instagram.com/weemissbea••••• AISLING on THE INTERNET! - http://www.aislingbea.com•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 165 of the rich, creamy and ever so delicious Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A long awaited episode at that, as Pip is joined by Rebecca from Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Melanie from the incredible International Rescue Committee! Imagine that... Yes indeed, all those references to those forward thinking ice cream pioneers Ben & Jerry on all those DrunkCasts, the Instagram posts, the tweets... Well it looks like they have opened a big, frosty freezer door for our frozen treat-loving host, as he got to join the gang for a wonderful chat - and most definitely NOT limited to ice-cream either...Fighting through the perils of a corrupted file situation in a previous visit, Pip managed to arrange a meet with Rebecca and Melanie for a second recording deep in the Slough B&J barn. Of course Pip got to taste test some of the goods within, but the chat side of the meetup is where the magic happens - listen to the history of the company itself, setup by two brilliant hippies in Burlington (who are sure to be subjects in a movie at some point), to how it's all made and the ethics of the ingredients (the brownie story is wonderful), to the awesome campaigns that the company stand behind which echo the political leanings of Ben and Jerry themselves. This is not a sponsored episode at all, and it's fascinating to hear how a big company can have a genuinely ethical and very well meaning, evolved and inclusive side to them. You'll hear all about it - this one's a gem, so much ice-cream nerd business and some really inspiring causes and subjects to dig yer spoon into. And here's to a Pip flavour soon, eh? ENJOY!••••• BEN & JERRY'S on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/benandjerrysUK••••• BEN & JERRY'S on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/benandjerrys••••• BEN & JERRY'S on THE INTERNET! - http://www.benjerry.co.uk••••• TOGETHER FOR REFUGEES - https://together.rescue.org/int••••• TOGETHER FOR REFUGEES (alt link) -http://www.benjerry.co.uk/values/issues-we-care-about/refugees•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TEAM 3W long termers and first timers, stand UP! Or remain seated. It truly is your call. Just get yourself comfortable really. The reason is this: EPISODE 164 of the DISTRACTION PIECES PODCAST with SCROOBIUS PIP is knocking at your door PRESENTLY! Look alive, fix up, look sharp also - as this week we welcome thricely the wonderful Danish comedy firecracker Sofie Hagen!True brilliance right here, and a surefire pick me up from the potential mid-week slumps that may be facing you - it could be that your week is flying by without hassle, and that is also perfect, as Sofie will raise you higher and higher still! Starting off with a nice run of television chat (leaping from recommendation to recommendation - stay focused!), which leads to her firm interest in the arts at an early age, hear how Sofie's spirit took her through all manner of jobs, including a charity call centre where she learned a good amount about interaction in a high pressure environment, right up to her somewhat surprising introduction into the comedy world. It was an introduction pretty much based entirely on her awesome and very unique personality and sense of humour, which you shall bear witness to right here - and SO much more besides, way too much to list here, being a no spoiler zone and all... Also interesting to hear how she deals with potentially anxious situations in her audience too, and how she tries to make preparations for these prior to the performance. Awesome stuff. ENJOY!••••• SOFIE HAGEN on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/SofieHagen••••• SOFIE HAGEN on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendk••••• SOFIE HAGEN on THE INTERNET! - https://www.sofiehagen.com••••• SOFIE HAGEN's PODCAST! - www.sofiehagen.com/the-moh-pod•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome, yes indeed Team 3W, it's another one... Episode 163 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip awaits your immediate attention - and it's a smash as always this week as we warmly welcome the wonderful Laurie Penny to the recording apparatus!A full on in depth heavy hitter right here, as Laurie and Pip go in on all manner of pertinent social and political topics - from the white male's position of privilege in society, to matters involving Trump and how it might be best to adopt a 'cold take' approach as opposed to the 'hot take' which we have become so accustomed to with Twitter at our fingertips, her columns and blogging career, journalism and just a whole awesome range of enlightening excellence. And as Pip states at the start, maybe a few things worth taking on board by way of evolving and progressing... A deep one and certainly one to really focus on - Laurie drops science from a great height here, get involved!••••• LAURIE PENNY on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/PennyRed••••• LAURIE PENNY on THE INTERNET! - laurie-penny.com••••• LAURIE PENNY's 'BITCH DOCTRINE' book! - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bitch-Doctrine-Essays-Dissenting-Adults/dp/1632867532•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIRTHDAY WELCOMES AND WISHES AND GOOD TIDINGS TO YOU, on this, the day of our fearless leader Mr Scroobius Pip's birthday! Team 3W, assume your position to give Pip the bumps, old school style, and I'll go and rustle up some snacks n' treats.Here is your secret bonus podcast, where - as custom dictates - Pip has some birthday gifts for YOU! And what a setup it is this year...I'll leave it to the man himself to drop that science upon you, but let's just say, go forth and visit:https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com...and have a scan through the digital releases... But anyway - have yourself a thorough listen to this episode and all shall be made clear, and trust me - it's a lovely one. Some good chat from Pip and some music for you too, so go ahead and enjoy!Party bags shall be made available upon your exit. There's alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch available (neither are labeled so good luck with that), a modest Ben & Jerrys stand and a small screening booth showing nothing but Stephen Graham films and appearances, so come and rejoice - it's a birthday spectacular!!!•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on YOUTUBE! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEtxXxb96RtIM3QoDJvVBw•••••••••• JACKAMO BROWN on YOUTUBE! - https://www.youtube.com/user/JackamoBrown•••••••••• WARRENPEACE on YOUTUBE! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxy1DDnHknDxuijM_pglQaqejcONrgMFj•••••••••• POLARBEAR on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/homeofpolar?lang=en•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 162 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A delicious episode right here as Pip sits down for a hell of a chat with the very awesome Alice Lowe!You are sure to have caught Alice on anything from the gloriously weird Garth Marenghi's Darkplace to the equally weird and wonderful Mighty Boosh and TONS more besides, as well as her big screen work on films like Hot Fuzz, Sightseers or more recently - and more urgently! - Prevenge, her new film where she is basically going deep method in that she was pregnant through the filming, which fed perfectly into the role as a pregnant woman. It couldn't have synced up nicer than that! Listen to Alice's story unfold and get a powerful insight into her acting world - as you can well imagine, it contains multitudes... ENJOY!••••• ALICE LOWE on TWITTER! – https://twitter.com/alicelowe••••• 'PREVENGE' Trailer! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bEPU_58akI••••• 'THE GHOUL' Trailer! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reH_RJJXSiE•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rousing three-part welcome to you and yours as we enter the one hundred and sixtieth episode of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! You never thought Pip's pod would take it this far... Nah that can't be true - that was just a crowbarred-in Biggie reference. Nevertheless - here's a VERY juicy episode right here featuring the UK rap gawd and multi-talented all rounder Doc Brown!A full on massive chat here as Pip and Doc catch up on all monosyllabic matters (and polysyllabic, come on now) from the early days of the Doc Brown beginnings right up to the present. And what a journey it is - maybe you know him from his appearances on Ricky Gervais's 'Derek', his legendary 'Slang 101' rap (a Youtube firestarter), his rap career in general, his early days in the Deal Real scene way back when, his presenting skills (and awesome fill-in on the Radio 5 Live film reviews - hello to Jason Isaac), and now author... Well, whichever discipline from which you know the Doc, prepare for a wonderful trip down that path and a real treat of a talk, from two people who have been there, done that and can give you the backstory directors commentary on the whole science... ENJOY!!!••••• DOC BROWN on TWITTER! – https://twitter.com/docbrown88••••• DOC BROWN ONLINE! - https://www.docbrown.co.uk/•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER! - https://twitter.com/Scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM! - https://www.instagram.com/scroobiuspipyo•••••••••• SPEECH DEVELOPMENT RECORDS – https://scroobiuspip.backstreetmerch.com•••••••••• FOLLOW AND ENJOY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.