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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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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Brett Goldstein and Jon Drever, originally episode 62 from 2015-10-07.

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

This week Pip is joined by the most excellent actor JAMES NELSON-JOYCE!

A delightful session with Pip and James, which will bring you adequately up to speed on all thin... more

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

A non-Rewind Friday for the early days of 2026 as Pip celebrates some very recent past highlights, and the birthday of a very special boy. 🐶

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

This week Pip takes us on a personal guided tour of not only the frosty badlands of the outside world, but the miracle wonderland that was the year in film of 2025!

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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
Ben Foster
Acclaimed actor known for his transformative roles in film
Episode: Ben Foster: the quest to find the character vibration (Christy out 28th Nov) #646
Edgar Wright
Renowned filmmaker known for his work on films such as 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Baby Driver'.
Episode: Edgar Wright: the man behind The Running Man returns! (The Running Man / Baby Driver / Scott Pilgrim) #644
Harry Baker
Poet, comedian, and author
Episode: Harry Baker: your poet best friend! (pre-order the new book 'Tender' now / Something Borrowed podcast) #643
Cherry Burns
Journalist and Twitch streamer
Episode: Dissecting Disfluency (w/ Cherry Burns) #641
Miranda Sawyer
Renowned music journalist and author
Author of Uncommon People, Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs
Episode: Miranda Sawyer: contextualising the music scene of an entire decade (Uncommon People / Talk 90's To Me) #640

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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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • intros way too long

    🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    180grit
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Easy Listening

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangermoss67
    United Kingdom10 months 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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Listeners appreciate the informal and genuine nature of the conversations hosted by Scroobius Pip.
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Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
Q: What do you want from this life?
I just want a Grammy, and I'm excited about my next project because I'll be even more comfortable as an artist.
Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
Q: What was it like to write personal lyrics about your father?
It felt powerful. I think it's important to tell my truth and how I feel about my relationship with him.
Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
Q: How important is collaboration with artists and being part of the artistic community?
It's really important. My friend Jezebel helped me become comfortable with my artistic identity.
Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
Q: How was that whole experience growing up as the son of a Wu-Tang member?
It was fine; I was really shy. My family are rappers, and they talked about a lot of things that made me uncomfortable.
Bill Bailey (Vaudevillean / Black Books / Buzzcocks) • Friday Rewind
Q: How does being part of a collaborative project affect your creative process?
Bailey appreciates the ensemble aspect as it allows him to focus on his performance while still contributing creative ideas, feeling a sense of achievement in that collaborative work.

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2. Bill Bailey
3. Infinite Coles
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8. Cherry Burns

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