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

This week Pip is joined live on stage at the Harry Styles-curated Meltdown Festival by incredible artist TOMO CAMPBELL!

To quote London's Cob Gallery, "[Tomo's] abstrac... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Pom Klementieff, originally episode 521 from 2023-07-12.

Original writeup below:

An absolute treat of... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the very hilarious comic, writer and podcaster MARK WATSON!

You can go ahead and add "long overdue guest" somewhere in the salutation there t... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with David Earl & Joe Wilkinson, originally episode 99 from 2016-05-24.

Original writeup below:

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Recent Guests

Professor Green
Rapper, actor, and mental health advocate
Big Bad / Relentless Records (past/mentioned)
Episode: PROFESSOR GREEN (rap / TV & film / mental health advocacy) • Friday Rewind
Ryan Condal
Showrunner of House Of The Dragon
HBO / House Of The Dragon
Episode: RYAN CONDAL • how to train your house of dragons, or, flight of the Condal (House Of The Dragon / Colony / Rampage) #676
Rahul Kohli
Actor known for iZOMBIE, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass
Actor
Episode: RAHUL KOHLI (Citadel / We Were Liars) • Friday Rewind
Mark Jenkin
Director and writer known for Bait, Ennis Men, Rose of Nevada
Director/Writer
Episode: MARK JENKIN • a Cornish Affirmative from an audience of one (Bait / Enys Men / Rose Of Nevada) #675
Jo Whiley
British radio broadcaster, long-time BBC presenter
BBC
Episode: JO WHILEY (music radio royalty) • Friday Rewind
Iain Lee
Broadcast presenter, actor and counselor
Episode: IAIN LEE • a life working in and coping with the media (Impostor Syndrome / The Living Room Tour / 11 O' Clock Show) #674
DJ Shadow
Music producer and DJ
Mass Appeal (record label) / Mo Wax era
Episode: DJ SHADOW (Endtroducing / Quannum Projects) • Friday Rewind
Aja Monet
Poet, writer, performer, activist
Poet and artist
Episode: AJA MONET • the surrealist blues poet defines the colour of rain ('The Color Of Rain' • 22 May on Drink Sum Wtr) #673
Matt Willis
Member of Busted, later involved in McBusted and solo projects
Busted
Episode: MATT WILLIS (Busted) • Friday Rewind

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Scroobius Pip
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Reviews

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

    Always look forward to these chats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unthugged
    United Kingdom10 months 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 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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JO WHILEY (music radio royalty) • Friday Rewind
Q: What was your route into radio? Did you always know you wanted to broadcast?
Jo describes coming from a non-artist family and discovering radio through early passions for music, then carving a path via local stations, and ultimately moving into major roles after practical opportunities like Turn It Up and The Word.
DJ SHADOW (Endtroducing / Quannum Projects) • Friday Rewind
Q: What were the challenges and opportunities in releasing on Mass Appeal and balancing instrumental and vocal tracks?
Shadow discusses signing with Mass Appeal as a credible platform that could support both instrumental suites and vocal collaborations, acknowledging that his presence on the label stands out but that staying true to his artistic vision is paramount regardless of label dynamics.
DJ SHADOW (Endtroducing / Quannum Projects) • Friday Rewind
Q: How did the live show evolve to move beyond traditional DJ setups, especially for festival stages?
Shadow describes shifting toward more visual and performative elements, incorporating digital drums and live-triggered samples to engage larger audiences beyond two turntables, and the importance of delivering comparable energy to rock performances.
DJ SHADOW (Endtroducing / Quannum Projects) • Friday Rewind
Q: What inspired the shift from Uncle to solo work and how did collaboration shape that move?
Shadow explains that Uncle was a solitary process and that collaboration with James Lavelle and others opened new possibilities, pushing him to explore rock and other genres while maintaining his own voice and production approach.
IZUKA HOYLE • the life and times of an immaculate action hero (Prisoner / Boiling Point / Big Boys) #670
Q: What draws you to a project and what are you still hoping to find?
Hoyle says she looks for character first and foremost, aiming for roles that stretch her and offer something new beyond what she's done before, including stage, film, and occasional musical theatre opportunities.

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Recent guests on Distraction Pieces Podcast include:

1. Professor Green
2. Ryan Condal
3. Rahul Kohli
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5. Jo Whiley
6. Iain Lee
7. DJ Shadow
8. Aja Monet

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