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

This week Pip is joined by the fabulous music maker LA ROUX!

La Roux joins Pip this week for a truly engaging conversation which goes into so much depth, and will delig... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with CHARLIE COOPER, originally episode 473 from 2022-09-14.

Original writeup:

A long awaited one right he... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the star of stage and screen NATALIE IMBRUGLIA!

For those of a certain age who grew up in a certain era, Natalie will be like a familiar frie... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with AUNTY DONNA, originally episode 357 from 2020-12-09.

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Charlie Cooper
Actor and writer, co-creator of This Country
Episode: CHARLIE COOPER (See How They Run / This Country / Avenue 5) • Friday Rewind
Natalie Imbruglia
Australian singer, songwriter and actor known for Neighbours and the hit song “Torn”.
Landgale Records
Episode: NATALIE IMBRUGLIA • 'Algorithm' out now! (Beth Brennan from Neighbours / Firebird / Torn) #694
Zachary Ruane
Aunty Donna comedian and performer
Aunty Donna
Episode: AUNTY DONNA (Australia's favourite surrealist comedy group!) • Friday Rewind
Broden Kelly
Aunty Donna comedian and performer
Aunty Donna
Episode: AUNTY DONNA (Australia's favourite surrealist comedy group!) • Friday Rewind
Thomas Armstrong
Aunty Donna musician who composes, records and mixes the group's music
Aunty Donna
Episode: AUNTY DONNA (Australia's favourite surrealist comedy group!) • Friday Rewind
Mark Bonanno
Aunty Donna comedian and performer
Aunty Donna
Episode: AUNTY DONNA (Australia's favourite surrealist comedy group!) • Friday Rewind
Hannah Walters
Actor and producer, co-founder of Matriarch Productions
Matriarch Productions
Episode: HANNAH WALTERS • 'Amazing Grace' coming soon... (Matriarch Productions / A Thousand Blows / Adolescence) #693
Konnie Huq
Television presenter, writer and former Blue Peter presenter
BBC
Episode: KONNIE HUQ (Cookie & The Most Annoying Boy In The World / podcasts) • Friday Rewind
Jessie Roux
Actor and hairdresser who appeared on The Traitors
Episode: STAMMA FEST PODCAST • a Q&A with Jessie Roux fielding questions from awesome young folks #692

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • This is what podcasts were made for.

    Love it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    proactive bystander
    2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Always look forward to these chats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unthugged
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • intros way too long

    🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    180grit
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Easy Listening

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangermoss67
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seanly fans
    3 years ago

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Some critics note the host interrupts guests and should listen more.
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NATALIE IMBRUGLIA • 'Algorithm' out now! (Beth Brennan from Neighbours / Firebird / Torn) #694
Q: How have you found understanding the labels of stuff like that to understand yourself more?
Imbruglia says learning about the connections between OCD and ADHD helped her understand experiences she had not previously recognized, including intrusive thoughts. She sees greater public awareness as helpful, while emphasizing that these conditions affect people differently and can be debilitating.
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA • 'Algorithm' out now! (Beth Brennan from Neighbours / Firebird / Torn) #694
Q: How do you find having that freedom and control from a business point of view?
Imbruglia says repeated label drops and the difficulty of getting release timing aligned with her plans made greater control appealing. With her own label, she can choose when to release music and avoid being deprioritized behind bigger acts.
CHARLIE COOPER (See How They Run / This Country / Avenue 5) • Friday Rewind
Q: How was it to write for an episode of Avenue 5?
Cooper described the writers' room as an intimidating but valuable learning experience. He and Daisy May Cooper had to write within characters and storylines created by others, which they found challenging.
CHARLIE COOPER (See How They Run / This Country / Avenue 5) • Friday Rewind
Q: How was it going into a film like See How They Run with such a stacked cast?
Cooper found it terrifying at first, but felt reassured because director Tom George was a friend. Rehearsing with actors he admired helped him learn and settle into the experience.
HANNAH WALTERS • 'Amazing Grace' coming soon... (Matriarch Productions / A Thousand Blows / Adolescence) #693
Q: So yeah, and it was a very quick shoot, very brief shoot, it was a very small...
Walters says Amazing Grace came to her through writer Daniel Lewis, whose script drew on aspects of his own experience. The film was shot in 11 days on a very small budget, and she worked for three days with director Ruth Kearney, who allowed her to explore the role without excessive retakes.

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What is Distraction Pieces Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently hosts long-form conversations with creators across music, film, comedy, and art, often digging into the intersection of craft, career resilience, and personal process. Episodes mix deep dives into artistic philosophy with behind-the-scenes storytelling—from touring memories and collaboration dynamics to the business realities of sustaining a creative practice. A standout trait is the casual, free-flowing interview style that encourages guests to share formative experiences, industry changes, and practical advice for navigating long careers. Fans often praise the range of guests and the host's open, conversational approach, though some listeners note a heavy emphasis on personal anecdotes and occasional interruptions. O... more

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