Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 69 (part 2 of 2) of this full-on double episode motorcade with the powerful Kurt Sutter!Picking up seamlessly where they left off in part 1, Kurt gets all the way deep into his insane body of work, which includes 'The Shield', 'Sons Of Anarchy', 'The Bastard Executioner' and 'Southpaw', to cite a few... The genesis, the process (writing, casting, storyboarding) and all that it entails, as well as all that follows. Honest, personal and heartwarming all the way, all there is for you to do now is gorge yourself on pure Sutter goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to episode 69 (part 1 of 2) of the un-mess-withable Distraction Pieces Podcast, an impossibly rough and rugged two parter with the mastermind that is Kurt Sutter!Join Kurt (writer, actor, producer and more, responsible for 'Sons Of Anarchy' and 'The Bastard Executioner' to name but two series) and Pip in covering so much terrain in their sprawling discussion that they had to put up a border halfway and as such, here is your first half of the gripping chat... Hitch a ride and jump on the backseat as Kurt gets deep into culture, travel and what the world has to teach us, accents and dialect, history, and scratches the surface on his creations - which you shall be treated to in part 2... Keep it locked... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to episode 68 of the almighty Distraction Pieces Podcast, featuring the supremely multi-talented wrestler and so much more - it's Chris Jericho!Enjoy this very uplifting and positive conversation between Pip and Jericho as they grapple with topics such as the wrestling world, social media, the limelight in general, holding down several career paths and all manner of podcast gossip - AND - as a bonus you are also treated to the no-longer-lost (found, then) first ten minutes of chat which almost didn't make it! Knock yerself out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to PART 2 of episode 67 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast - the interval is DONE and now is the time to return to yer seats...We are now in the Q&A section of this live episode, where we hear from the incredibly well behaved and stunningly attractive audience, asking all manner of Pip and non-Pip related questions and making for a very entertaining roundup to this episode. Time for a Five Guys maybe...? (we are not sponsored by Five Guys...) (...yet...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to PART 1 of episode 67 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast, which happens to be the debut LIVE episode recorded in the West End's finest, the Leicester Square Theatre!We join our host Scroobius Pip and a huge roomful of Distraction Pieces heads in the lush confines of the glorious LST, and catch up with Pip as he brings us up to speed on current goings on and related affairs, and after which we then hear from master cross-stitcher, boatman and Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip ultra fan Keith Clark! A truly entertaining discussion and you STILL have part 2 to follow... Go steady... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to the great and grand episode 66 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with the all round multi-threat comic king Adam Buxton.A fascinating and sprawling chat (or "genuine chat-ramble" as Adam so perfectly puts it) covering many bases of Adam's illustrious and varied career so far, from back in the day and his work with Joe Cornish as 'Adam and Joe' to his solo endeavours, interests and influences. A full Adam-fix for fans and those not so familiar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 65 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with our guest, Poet, Rapper and Journalist Akala.Pip and Akala cover lots in this in depth and honest chat, including the history of racism throughout Shakespearean text, the development of UK Hip Hop and how artists are able to see the world through music and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 64 of The Distractions Pieces Podcast.Pip's guest this week is Songwriter and one of the most influential radio presenters today, Mr Tom Robinson.In this massively insightful two-parter, Pip and Tom talk sexuality and the oppression of being gay in the 60s, how creating music weaved it's way back into Tom's life via the radio and his amazing, life changing experiences.Do not miss this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 64 of The Distractions Pieces Podcast.Pip's guest this week is Songwriter and one of the most influential radio presenters today, Mr Tom Robinson.In this massively insightful two-parter, Pip and Tom talk sexuality and the oppression of being gay in the 60s, how creating music weaved it's way back into Tom's life via the radio and his amazing, life changing experiences.Do not miss this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to the 63rd Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest, UK Hip Hop LEGEND, Mr Roots Manuva.Rodney and Pip discuss the legacy of Roots Manuva, starting with his South London upbringing around local studios to his signing to Ninja tune imprint; Big Dada which then lead to the infamous release of "The Greatest UK Hip Hop song ever", WITNESS THE FITNESS, to his journey towards latest album BLEEDS.Don't sleep on this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to the 62nd episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast.This week we have Actor/Comedian Brett Goldstein (Derek, Undercover, Corner Boys) and Actor/Director Jon Drever (Virunga/We Ride).A special episode to coincide with the release of critically acclaimed UK Superhero movie SUPERBOB, Brett and Jon give Pip their amazing stories to date in one of the funniest episodes thus far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome to episode 61 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest, legendary Comic Book writer, Mr Garth Ennis.In this rare interview, Pip and Garth discuss the wonderful world of the graphic novel and the history of comic books that eventually led to Garth's amazing titles including Preacher, Hitman and Hellblazer.Don't sleep on this one kids!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 60 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast.This week’s guest is singer/songwriter Sam Preston. Preston and Pip go deep into Preston’s past including being the Frontman of The Ordinary Boys, his time as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother and how his career has grown into a chart-topping, number one song writer for artists around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 59 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast. This special extra episode is to celebrate the return of This is England to the UK's screens with This Is England 90, the final instalment in the series.This week Pip's guest is the star of one of Pip's favourite movies; Shane Meadows' Room for Romeo Brass and a crucial character in the This Is England Saga. It's the almighty actor Andrew Shim.Andrew and Pip talk about the joys of working closely with Shane Meadows from on early on in his career, his love of MMA and his fighting career to date and the family that is This Is England.It's a belter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome to Episode 58 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with Actor and Comedian, Mr Tom Davis.Pip and Tom discuss everything from the history of West Ham and Millwall's historic rivalry, Hip Hop and how great Killer Mike is to Tom's amazing BBC Three comedy series Murder in Successville and his fantastic career thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome Team 3W to the 57th episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest Tall Dark Friend.Tall Dark Friend is 26 year old Transgender recording artist and author Jordan Gray.Jordan and Pip discuss Jordan's life growing up in Tilbury, Essex, her expansive music career, the topic of Transgender people both in the media and in the LGBT community and how she made the transition from living day to day as a man to now living as a woman.Another belter not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 56 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast.This week Pip's guest is the almighty Frank Carter. Frank and Pip discuss the the rise of Frank's new project; Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, Pure Love, his journey from tattoo artist to Hardcore Punk Frontman and sets the record straight about how and why Frank decided it was time to leave Gallows and go it alone.Don't sleep on this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 55 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast.This week’s guest is qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist Carla Valentine. Carla and Pip discuss everything from the cultural and scientific links between sex and death to observations on the culture of mortality and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 54 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast!This week’s guest is none other than Radio 1 DJ and new music champion Huw Stephens. Huw and Pip talk about Huw’s upbringing in Wales, his path into performing magic and how that led to a love of music and radio that spawned a career as a record label owner, festival organiser, Welsh music champion and one of the UK’s best loved radio DJs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 53 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest Dr Suzi Gage.Suzi is a drugs & mental health researcher at MRC IEU Bristol Uni and a Guardian science blogger.Suzi and Pip discuss everything from how studying drug use in a controlled environment has enabled researchers to discover fascinating patterns in human behaviour and mental health, to therapies developed from the administering of various drugs over the years.A truly fascinating addition to the Distraction Pieces Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to this week's Greenpeace Special over 2 parts.Part 1 features Greenpeace's Ben Stewart, Author of Don't Trust, Don't Fear, Don't Beg and Part 2 features Head of The Arctic Oil Campaign, Ben Ayliffe and Activist and Arctic 30 member, Frank Hewetson.These two hugely inspirational stories are not to missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to this week's Greenpeace Special over 2 parts.Part 1 features Greenpeace's Ben Stewart, Author of Don't Trust, Don't Fear, Don't Beg and Part 2 features Head of The Arctic Oil Campaign, Ben Ayliffe and Activist and Arctic 30 member, Frank Hewetson.These two hugely inspirational stories are not to missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Team 3W to this special episode in order to celebrate Pip's birthday!Episode 51 brings Pip's Mum and Dad to the Distraction Pieces Podcast. The conversations provide a personal insight into Pip's childhood and family life, touching on tales from their upbringing in South London, family holidays and working lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to EPISODE 50 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with the insanely wonderful John Kennedy.Pip and John discuss everything from the humble beginnings of John's career and everything in-between that led him to become one of the most important and influential DJs in alternative music, known for selecting key artists and giving first plays to some of the biggest names in the music industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 49 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast.This weeks' guest is British Actor and Star of Kill List, Football Factory and Channel 4’s Utopia, Mr Neil Maskell.Neil and Pip have a great chat about Neil’s early career, his time at drama school and how he went from type-cast roles in The Bill and Casualty to working with Ben Wheatley on cult classic Kill List. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to EPISODE 48 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Banquet Records Legend, Mr Jon Tolley.Pip and Jon talk independent labels, the vinyl resurgence, the importance of local music venues and how Banquet Records plays a fundamental role in the release of music in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W to your special secret episode with Strange famous Records' and Speech Development Records' very own B Dolan.Today on July 10th we celebrate the release of B Dolan's latest record; Kill The Wolf on Speech Development and Strange Famous Records.5 years in the making, Kill The Wolf showcases B at his best. Pip and Dolan discuss the recording process, how he is preparing for his World tour and much much more in your Friday special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome back Team 3W, to your second instalment of our DOOMTREE special.In part 2, Pip speaks with Doomtree's very own Dessa. Pip and Dessa discuss everything from lyrical meanings, influences and how Dessa became the rapper, singer and author she is today.Not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W, to this week's double episode DOOMTREE special.First up is rapper and producer extraordinaire P.O.S. They discuss growing up with all things punk and hardcore and how P.O.S crafted his individual sound within his home of Minnesota to become a founder of the Doomtree collective and part of the Rhymesayers family.Enjoy of part 1 and lookout for part 2 with the amazing Dessa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W to the 44th Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest, super-producer and DJ, Flux Pavilion.Flux and Pip discuss how Flux went from figuring out the chords to 'Ode to Joy' on this guitar to becoming one the UK's biggest Dubstep producers and one of Circus Records' co-founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3W to the 43rd Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with Journalist, Humorist and Documentary maker, Jon Ronson.Jon has some truly amazing stories from his fantastic career to date and shares them with Pip over 2 amazing and insightful parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3W to the 43rd Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with Journalist, Humorist and Documentary maker, Jon Ronson.Jon has some truly amazing stories from his fantastic career to date and shares them with Pip over 2 amazing and insightful parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 42 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast.This special episode is brought to you in association with the British Red Cross' Refugee Week.Pip speaks with Ramelle, a refugee forced to leave her native country, to then seek asylum in the UK. Hear her fascinating and truly open story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome Team 3W, to the 41st episode of The Distractions Pieces Podcast with your host Scroobius Pip and his wonderful guest, singer, songwriter, author, street performer, Dresden Doll and much more, Amanda Palmer.Amanda and Pip, sat backstage pre-gig at London's Union Chapel, discuss the controversy behind Amanda's kickstarter campaign, her wonderful book The Art of Asking, and much more from her amazing career to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 40!! With this week's guest, Comedian and some time Rapper, Romesh Ranganathan.Romesh and Pip have a hip hop heavy discussion and touch on Romesh's career to date as one of the UK's finest comedians, the development of his live show, the issue of racism in comedy and a full on Comic book nerd out to finish.A great chat that could have gone on for hours. Enjoy our 40th birthday episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome (3W)!Episode 3 brings the wonderful Gail Porter to the Distraction Pieces podcast.Gail and Pip discuss everything from her early career as a children's presenter, the pictures of her posterior on the Houses of Parliament to her story as a sufferer of alopecia and depression in her later career.We bring you this podcast in two hour-long parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome (3W)!Episode 3 brings the wonderful Gail Porter to the Distraction Pieces podcast.Gail and Pip discuss everything from her early career as a children's presenter, the pictures of her posterior on the Houses of Parliament to her story as a sufferer of alopecia and depression in her later career.We bring you this podcast in two hour-long parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to your second episode this week with none other than artist extraordinaire Mr Heggie.Pip and Heggie discuss the joys of working for yourself, how Heggie developed his unique and brilliant style and how he ended up collaborating with Pip and Speech Development Records.Pip recorded this interview whilst being tattooed by Mr Heggie himself. Expect to hear the buzz of the tattoo machine!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 37 with, award winning Actor and Comedian, Michael Smiley.Michael tells Pip of his upbringing in Northern Ireland, how he travelled to London to end up being a cycle-courier in both real life and as 'Tyres' in cult-classic Spaced and how he made it from the comedy circuit to become an award-winning actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrice welcome to episode 36 with The Prince Charles Cinema's very own Mr Paul Vickery.Paul and Pip discuss the joys of the cinema experience, the effectiveness of creative programming and how Paul went from working in film and music videos to being a key part of the institution that is the Prince Charles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to EPISODE 35 - Part 2In this episode Pip continues to answer your questions as left on his Facebook wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to EPISODE 35 - Part 1In this episode Pip answers your questions as left on his Facebook wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Part 2 of Episode 34 with MMA and UFC legend Mr Dan Hardy.Part 2 caters for the hardcore UFC fan and Dan and Pip focus on new fighters, the upcoming card 187 and who's hot right now in the world of MMA and UFC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Part 1 of Episode 34 with MMA and UFC legend Mr Dan Hardy.Pip and Dan discuss Dan's journey to date, the highs and lows of his fighting career, how he became part of the UFC Commentary team and what's next for Dan's already amazing career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 33 with the legend that is Mr Howard Marks.Howard provides a wonderful insight into his life as Mr Nice, one of the world's biggest Marijuana smugglers to date and tells the tale of how he went from a high flying lifestyle to prison to then become a touring storyteller, author and DJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip, episode 32, regardless of what Pip says at the start, with Mr Ricki Hall!They discuss Ricki's humble beginnings in the Midlands, through to how he propelled himself into becoming one of the most influential male models the UK has ever seen. Ricki tells Pip the personal tales that lead to his newly found sobriety, shares his highlights to date and what we can expect from Ricki in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 31 with the awesomely lovely Mr Eddy Temple-Morris.In this week's in-depth episode, Pip and Eddy cover Male depression, the importance of looking after one's ears, the magical world of DJing and radio amongst so much more!An absolute joy of a conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are 30!Welcome welcome welcome to this week's episode with Writer, Producer, Broadcaster and many more things Danny Wallace.Danny tells us of his fantastic beginnings as a student, his spy-hounded upbringing and details his journey through radio to how he became the writer/producer extraordinaire he is today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 29 with the legend that is Mr Paddy Considine.In this episode, Paddy and Pip have an in-depth conversation about Paddy's early beginnings as a photographer, how he stumbled upon acting to become one of the UK's finest actors, writers and Directors, his band Riding The Low and much much more!Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 28 with the wonderful Sara Pascoe, comedian extraordinaire.Sara and Pip discuss Sara's beginnings in drama school, her love of books and Stephen Fry and how she fought her way to become one of the country's best stand up comedians! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.