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Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Scroobius Pip
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Distraction Pieces with Scroobius Pip is one of the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts.

Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Peter Capaldi, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more.

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Latest Episodes

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!

This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Jamie Demetriou, originally episode 212 from 2018-06-20.

Original writeup below:

You’re going to be s... more

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!

This week Pip is joined by the excellent and truly unique actor DAVID DASTMALCHIAN!

The perfect guest for this episode 🤘 as the Iron Maiden classic spins in the backgr... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Georgina Campbell, originally episode 90 from 2016-03-23.

Original writeup below:

(welcome) WELCOME w... more

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!

This week we have a rare throwback recording to 2011 (pre-Distraction Pieces Podcast) with Pip, Kae Tempest, Musa Okwonga and Polarbear!

The Mount Rushmore of spoken wo... more

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Jamie Demetriou
Actor/Comedian known for Stath Lets Flats
Self
Episode: JAMIE DEMETRIOU (Stath Lets Flats / Fleabag / Paddington 2) • Friday Rewind
David Dastmalchian
Actor
Self-identified as actor in film/TV; works across indie and major productions
Episode: DAVID DASTMALCHIAN • the LA vampire with an attitude of gratitude (Late Night With The Devil / One Piece / Oppenheimer) #666
Georgina Campbell
Actor, known for Murdered By My Boyfriend, Barbarian, and more
Episode: GEORGINA CAMPBELL (Barbarian / Cold Storage / Black Mirror) • Friday Rewind
Anson Boon
Actor known for Mobland, Pistol, The Good Boy
Actor
Episode: ANSON BOON • 'The Good Boy' in cinemas now! (MobLand / Pistol / 1917) #664
Fatiha El-Ghorri
Comedian and actor
Episode: FATIHA EL-GHORRI • 'Cockney Stacking Doll' tour happening now near you! #663
Lena Headey
Award-winning actor and director
Episode: LENA HEADEY • how to navigate the maze of the acting world #662
Joe Cornish
Director, writer, and film creator discussed in the episode
Filmmaker prominent for The Kid Who Would Be King and Attack The Block
Episode: JOE CORNISH (The Kid Who Would Be King / Attack The Block / Adam & Joe) • Friday Rewind
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Actor, plays Young Sherlock
Prime/Young Sherlock
Episode: HERO FIENNES TIFFIN & DONAL FINN • Young Sherlock premiers on Prime from March 4! #661
Donal Finn
Actor, plays Young Moriarty
Prime/Young Sherlock
Episode: HERO FIENNES TIFFIN & DONAL FINN • Young Sherlock premiers on Prime from March 4! #661

Host

Scroobius Pip
Host of a long-running independent podcast focused on conversations with guests across entertainment, arts, and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Always look forward to these chats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unthugged
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • intros way too long

    🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    180grit
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Easy Listening

    Casual conversations with a range of great guests! Separately, huge fan of his music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangermoss67
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seanly fans
    2 years ago
  • Fun but insightful podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Geebus1983
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some listeners appreciate the casual, free-flowing interview style, while a minority wish for tighter editing and less interruption.
Generally positive about the host's warmth, depth, and ability to connect with diverse guests.
Guests are seen as varied and noteworthy, with many praising the range and humanity of conversations.
Critiques often focus on pacing at the start of episodes and occasional perceived self-focus from the host.

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DAVID DASTMALCHIAN • the LA vampire with an attitude of gratitude (Late Night With The Devil / One Piece / Oppenheimer) #666
Q: How do you balance a career that spans massive blockbuster franchises with intimate independent projects?
David describes it as a deliberate balance where each world informs the other; big studio work provides reach and resources, while indie projects keep him creatively hungry and allow for more experimental storytelling.
FATIHA EL-GHORRI • 'Cockney Stacking Doll' tour happening now near you! #663
Q: What has Taskmaster meant for your career and public recognition, and how have you handled the attention since it aired?
Taskmaster boosted visibility and led to a lot of positive encounters, though it also brought unnecessary criticism; over time she learned to embrace the support, stay authentic, and keep her focus on delivering for her audience.
JESSIE ROUX • the power of representation & hitting the floor running post-Traitors (Traitors Series 4) #659
Q: What has been hard about your stammer since coming into the limelight?
I've read people write about how my stammer is an act or it's put on because of how on and off it is.
JESSIE ROUX • the power of representation & hitting the floor running post-Traitors (Traitors Series 4) #659
Q: How's it been since coming out of Traitors?
It's all a bit mad, but I just love it. I am on a big high and I just hope it just doesn't end.
TARON EGERTON (Rocketman / Tetris / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind
Q: So how was that one to finally get to watch?
It was really exciting, and the moments where I'm allowed to emulate Elton's flamboyance were really fun.

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This long-running, UK-based interview series features conversations with a wide array of guests from entertainment, culture, and the arts. The host cultivates a casual, conversational tone that often blends personal storytelling with professional journeys, covering topics from acting and music to mental health, representation, and the evolving media landscape. Episodes frequently spotlight creative processes, industry experiences, and the personal values that drive big projects, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy authentic, unscripted chats with both established stars and rising talents. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, which tends to produce engaging, humanizing insights into careers across film, television, music, and ... more

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1. Jamie Demetriou
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