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Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

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 DJ Shadow, originally episode 298 from 2019-11-13.

Original episode intro:

"Guess who’s coming… IT’S…... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the incredible musician and poet AJA MONET!

To use a couple of words to sum up the essence of someone is a strange thing indeed, and this sub... more

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This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Matt Willis, originally episode 132 from 2017-01-11.

A lovely chat with Matt, who talked at length abo... more

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

This week Pip is joined by the fabulous acting talent that is AMAR CHADHA-PATEL!

Bar after bar on this one, folks. You'll really enjoy it and that goes for everyone inc... more

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Recent Guests

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
Amar Chadha-Patel
Actor, star of Willow and The Decameron, current performer in Foll
Episode: AMAR CHADHA-PATEL • the sacred arts of world building and world burning (Willow / The Creator / The Decameron) #672
Benny Safdie
Director; Safdie Brothers collaborator
Safdie Brothers
Episode: SAFDIE BROTHERS (Uncut Gems / The Smashing Machine / Marty Supreme) • Friday Rewind
Josh Safdie
Director; Safdie Brothers collaborator
Safdie Brothers
Episode: SAFDIE BROTHERS (Uncut Gems / The Smashing Machine / Marty Supreme) • Friday Rewind
Tom George
Director of This Country, See How They Run, BAIT, and Two Weeks in August
Independent filmmaker/TV director
Episode: TOM GEORGE • the beauty of unmotivated camera movements (Two Weeks In August / Bait / See How They Run) #671
Stephen Fry
National treasure and guest on the episode
Actor, writer, broadcaster
Episode: STEPHEN FRY (thou shalt not question Stephen Fry) • Friday Rewind
Izuka Hoyle
Actor known for Prisoner, Boiling Point, Big Boys
Actor
Episode: IZUKA HOYLE • the life and times of an immaculate action hero (Prisoner / Boiling Point / Big Boys) #670
Rutger Bregman
Author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind
Author
Episode: RUTGER BREGMAN (Utopia For Realists / Humankind / Moral Ambition) • 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 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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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
#249
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#223
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#191
Ukraine/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#216
Indonesia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
SAFDIE BROTHERS (Uncut Gems / The Smashing Machine / Marty Supreme) • Friday Rewind
Q: How did you approach casting, especially balancing actors with non-actors in the same scene?
We cast to reflect personality and energy first, then fit them into the scene, and we encouraged improvisation to capture natural reactions, which often informs performance and editing.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Distraction Pieces Podcast include:

1. Aja Monet
2. Matt Willis
3. Amar Chadha-Patel
4. Benny Safdie
5. Josh Safdie
6. Tom George
7. Stephen Fry
8. Izuka Hoyle

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