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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 Stephen Fry, originally episode 440 from 2022-05-02.

Original writeup below:

Simply using the term ‘n... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the absolute superstar of screens of all sizes IZUKA HOYLE!

A super delightful pick-me-up of an episode, featuring a true action star but som... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Rutger Bregman, originally episode 190 from 2018-02-21.

Original writeup below:

An absolutely massive... more

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

This week Pip is joined by acting great ADEEL AKHTAR!

There's no doubt that this is a very special episode, as you have rightfully come to expect from Distraction Piece... more

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Recent Guests

Rutger Bregman
Author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind
Author
Episode: RUTGER BREGMAN (Utopia For Realists / Humankind / Moral Ambition) • Friday Rewind
Adeel Akhtar
Actor
Actor
Episode: ADEEL AKHTAR • "dig where you stand" (Mass / Four Lions / Down Cemetary Road) #669
Boots Riley
Filmmaker and musician, director of Sorry To Bother You
Episode: BOOTS RILEY (Sorry To Bother You / I Love Boosters / rap legends The Coup) • Friday Rewind
Gemma Cairney
Author and broadcaster
Author of The Immortal Sisterhood
Episode: GEMMA CAIRNEY • pre-order 'The Immortal Sisterhood' to ensure a gift of future happiness (radio / media / all things great) #668
Norman Cook
Musician, Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim project(s)
Episode: NORMAN COOK (aka FATBOY SLIM!) • Friday Rewind
Ed Gamble
Guest, comedian and actor known for Off Menu, Taskmaster, Traitors Uncloaked
Episode: ED GAMBLE • get your tickets now for his 2027 'Fresh Hell' tour (Off Menu / Traitors: Uncloaked / Taskmaster) #667
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

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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • intros way too long

    🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    180grit
    United Kingdom10 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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Apple Podcasts
#241
United Kingdom/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BOOTS RILEY (Sorry To Bother You / I Love Boosters / rap legends The Coup) • Friday Rewind
Q: How was the casting process and how did you know the right people were in the room?
He describes the casting journey as a balance between chemistry reads and gut feel, including a pivotal three-way Skype session to connect LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, and him, which helped solidify the ensemble.
BOOTS RILEY (Sorry To Bother You / I Love Boosters / rap legends The Coup) • Friday Rewind
Q: So how natural has it been, and what spurred you to go into film now?
Riley explains that he always wanted to make films and that the decision to shift toward cinema came from a blend of personal drive and the opportunities that arose, with risk-taking being a central draw.
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.

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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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2. Adeel Akhtar
3. Boots Riley
4. Gemma Cairney
5. Norman Cook
6. Ed Gamble
7. Jamie Demetriou
8. David Dastmalchian

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