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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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Latest Episodes

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Lucy Pinder, originally episode 438 from 2022-02-23.

Original writeup below:

A delightful chat bringi... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the proper acting talent that is JOEL FRY!

A delightful chat here with Joel, who we catch mere months into the second child bubble (and is ho... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Taron Egerton, originally episode 350 from 2020-10-21.

Original writeup below:

As with so many of the... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the Traitors-starring legend JESSIE ROUX!

An episode for the books right here! Those of you who love and appreciate the how Traitors will hav... more

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Recent Guests

Taron Egerton
Acclaimed actor known for roles in 'Rocketman', 'Kingsman', and 'Eddie The Eagle'
Actor
Episode: TARON EGERTON (Rocketman / Tetris / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind
Jessie Roux
Reality TV star from Traitors known for her positive representation of individuals who stammer.
Traitors
Episode: JESSIE ROUX • the power of representation & hitting the floor running post-Traitors (Traitors Series 4) #659
Corin Hardy
Filmmaker known for 'Whistle', 'The Nun', and 'Gangs of London'
Episode: CORIN HARDY • the horror movie whistle-blower (Whistle / The Nun / Gangs Of London) #658
Dr. Adam Elliott-Cooper
Board member of the Monitoring Group, an anti-racism group challenging state racism.
University Of Greenwich, Humanities and Social Science
Episode: DEFUND THE POLICE: Discussed • Friday Rewind
Professor Alex Vitale
Professor in the Department of Sociology at Brooklyn College, coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project.
Brooklyn College
Episode: DEFUND THE POLICE: Discussed • Friday Rewind
James Nelson-Joyce
Actor known for his roles in A Thousand Blows and Black Mirror
Episode: JAMES NELSON-JOYCE • from a chance meeting in a chicken restaurant to a beautiful acting path ahead (A Thousand Blows / This City Is Ours / Black Mirror) #653
Bill Bailey
A well-known comedian and musician.
Episode: Bill Bailey (Vaudevillean / Black Books / Buzzcocks) • Friday Rewind
Infinite Coles
Rapper and singer, part of the LGBTQIA+ community with a focus on personal storytelling
Episode: Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
Rebecca Lucy Taylor
A British musician and artist known for her solo work as Self Esteem.
Self Esteem Music
Episode: Self Esteem (A Complicated Woman / Prima Face / Prioritise Pleasure) • Friday Rewind

Host

Scroobius Pip
Host of the podcast, known for his engaging conversation style and ability to draw deep insights from his guests, creating an open and friendly atmosphere for discussions.

Reviews

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

    Always look forward to these chats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unthugged
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • intros way too long

    🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    180grit
    United Kingdom7 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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The diversity of guests is frequently praised, providing a rich variety of perspectives and topics.
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There are criticisms regarding the host interrupting guests or discussing his own experiences too much, impacting the dialogue flow.
Listeners appreciate the informal and genuine nature of the conversations hosted by Scroobius Pip.
Some reviews express frustration with the length of intros, suggesting they can detract from the overall experience.

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#233
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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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.
TARON EGERTON (Rocketman / Tetris / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind
Q: Did you have a moment to realize how much pressure there was in a way and all of that?
It happened quite slowly, and I was just going where I was told to go and trying to be charming and sell the movie.
TARON EGERTON (Rocketman / Tetris / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind
Q: What was the route to acting from, you know, single parent upbringing in North Wales?
It's not somewhere that looks like it's got obvious options, but there have always been amazing actors from those areas.

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1. Taron Egerton
2. Jessie Roux
3. Corin Hardy
4. Dr. Adam Elliott-Cooper
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6. James Nelson-Joyce
7. Bill Bailey
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