Distraction Pieces Podcast With Scroobius Pip

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined for the second time in many years by comic star and friend of the show JOSIE LONG!It's been a bunch of years since Josie last joined the Distraction Pieces Podcast, and only through reasons of busy-ness and life's carousel is it that we haven't seen a return for a bit. Well it's a welcome reunion as, with all reunion episodes, so much life has happened in the interviening years. Josie's now a 2x mother, and has had a film out (both incidents we are brought up to speed on), but there's a bunch of other bits and pieces too. Existential and present, political and social, interior and exterior, neurotypical and neurodiverse, and swimming! Prepare to catch up on all of it, as Josie brings the uniquely great energy and green lights to the table. ENJOY!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureJOSIE ONLINETWITTERARTS EMERGENCYJOSIE'S NEW BOOKTWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMS

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the truly fabulous acting star SASHA LANE!By now you will have surely seen at least one of Sasha's starring roles in Loki, American Honey, How To Blow Up A Pipeline or presently The Crowded Room - but if not, you'll absolutely want to go and check on what Sasha's up to after hearing this chat. While mainly focusing on the matter at hand which is the last two projects (Pipeline and Crowded, for brevity), you'll hear a ton about Sasha's process, working relationships and working boundaries, and all that comes with the work on screen. There's such a lot happening on said screen and behind the scenes so it's great to get an honest perspective on things, which is what Sasha truly delivers.* BUDDY NOTE!The sound on Sasha's side is a little tricky sometimes and at worst, a little hard to make out. I've done a fair job and retained what I could, but this was the only option we had - luckily our ears are tough lit

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by SAM DABB of Newport's finest venue LE PUB!Being that this is a Grassroots Music Venue Special, who better than to Sam to join Pip to talk about everything that is truly unique, awesome, and hugely important about indie music venues. As you'll hear, Sam has been on a huge lifelong journey with music facilitation, promotion and production, and it is people like this who build up the arts and creative culture to be what it is. You'll hear everything about the mission, the passion, the quest and all that is important and inspiring about these places, as well as what the National Lottery intitatives bring to the table too. It's massive - there are so many reasons why their involvement is crucial and it allows for tons of opportunities, so definitely make sure you peep this ep - massively inspirational and exciting stuff right here. ENJOY!This episode is made in partnership with the National Lottery.DON'T FORGE

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the Grimsby comic legend LLOYD GRIFFITH!You'll know Lloyd from hus various outings and aboutings, and maybe more prominently from Soccer AM - but that is far from the extent of Lloyd's talents of course. You might catch him out on the road casually tearing down arenas with Jack Whitehall, of which you'll hear all about right here - including some very pertinent thoughts on the actual realistics of playing huge venues as opposed to smaller ones. In fact you'll hear a lot of this, various thoughts and perspectives on comedy and the behind the scenes of it all that you don't really hear a lot of. There's also some very interesting Edinburgh Fringe stuff too which offers a lot that you might not hear in the usual spots. And community, and football. Anyway - enjoy it all, and if you don't know Lloyd yet, as always with Distraction Pieces, prepare to make a new pal. Enjoy!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're o

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the amazing action superstar POM KLEMENTIEFF!An absolute treat of an episode as we meet Pom in full fighting form, ready for a full on packed conversation branching out onto so much of her inspiring career but leaving enough for next time too! Basically - the surface is scratched but the iceberg has much below the surface, to smash a couple of metaophors together. Pom's been involved in a lot of cinema and always delivers huge performances, obviously including Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, but along with the Guardians films, Suicide Squad, Westworld and loads more. Everything including process, hopes and dreams, basketball games with Spike Lee, working with Simon Pegg and Tom Cruise, and SO much more. Seriously - if you don't know Pom yet, get to know. A great one! DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureMISSION: IMPOSSIBLEINSTAGRAMIMDBTWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PI

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the excellent and always funny comic RHYS JAMES!You'll have encountered Rhys on a variety of TV goodies over the years, and surely have caught a live show or two along the way, but this is a perfect chance to join in on a catch up with he and Pip in good old fashioned podcast form. It's a great one which branches out onto all sorts of tangents as a good podcast is known to do, from process, to live shows, to the eternal conflict of the advertsing dollar versus artistic integrity, to the Fringe, to the effects of blowing up on TV and how it shapes an audience, and just about everything in between. A proper in depth one and super fun, and lovely to hear Rhys quoting Pip tracks along the way too! Who could be mad at that. ENJOY!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureONLINEINSTAGRAMIMDBYOUTUBETWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is flying solo to bring you some cinematic hits and favourites for PRIDE FILM CLUB!A straight from the heart celebration of queer joy and cinema for this episode, folks.I'm sure this goes without saying but if this presents an issue for you, we might suggest proceeding with an open heart to broaden to your love for humanity. But failing that - with all due respect - this isn't really the home for you. As with Pip's sibling podcasts for the Films Of The Year, these picks of the LGBTQ+ variety are from Pip, and not speaking for every single person, nor are they selections that dismiss all other cinema! But they will definitely provide you with a wonderful dip into the rainbow of film that's out there and has been operating for maybe longer than you might think. Some you will know, maybe some you won't, but keep a writing utensil handy as there isn't a list for this - you're gonna have to follow along, old skool style. E

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by comic, author and actor BRIDGET CHRISTIE!A really lovely chat and catch up (and missing piece of the long-term Distraction Pieces puzzle) with Pip and Bridget, which comes at a perfect time in sync with Bridget's new series on Channel 4 'The Change'. You'll hear all about the amazing process of getting it off the ground and what else is involved in getting pitches picked and developed (it's a side of the industry which is by no means an easy world), but in hearing about The Change you'll also get a perfect insight into the greater universe of Bridget and where she's at currently. It's all a perfect confluence and meeting of a lot of experience, life and timing, and the timing is all pretty much perfect it seems. Enjoy this awesome and very inspiring conversation and do not miss The Change on Channel 4!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMONLINETHE CHANGEWHO AM ISCROOBIUS PI

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the all time Saturday morning TV comedy duo TREVOR & SIMON!"Never again, boys..."Of course, that description is nothing if not reductive, as they have done so much over the years that is way more than just that - but I think a good, hefty wedge of us will have become fast friends with the two from seeing them over multiple Saturday mornings on Going Live or Live & Kicking. Well, if your question is "...but what are they doing now?" - you're about to find out, along with all the other stuff you may not know or have never been told. They're a lovely pair, and what they do comes from a lovely place with good vibes and a progressive mindset, which - when you think back to what they were doing - was always present and shining through. From their Manchester days to the prop-comedy work to the present day, enjoy this delightful catchup with the lovely lads. Oh, and the origin of Swing Your Pants (probabl

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by doctor and musician NISHANT JOSHI!You might fancy including 'whistleblower' in that description too but only if you use it in the appropriate manner okay? Dr Nishant has been a busy person in ever so many ways since the pandemic began around a quarter of a decade ago (to give it that sense of close history), being a doctor on the frontline during one of the biggest health emergencies of our lifetimes. Included in that busy-ness though is how he drew attention to a PPE issue in the healthcare system, which in turn brough on its own worries, gaslighting, doublespeak, intimidation and just plain strangeness - it was a rough time but a period which ultimately led to some hugely important changes along the way. You'll hear all about it, but also Nishant touches on his punk music interests and band work, alongside being a parent too. So much going on - join Pip and Dr Nishant for a thorough recounting! DON'T FO

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by national treasure and rabbit hole journalist, author and podcaster JON RONSON!Rabbit-hole journalist is of course used in loving jest, as he kind of says the same himself in the course of the podcast. Jon loves a rabbit hole. And it's evident in his work which is pure story-upon-story heaven for the curious minded among us, which will of course appeal to those with a liking for Louis Theroux, Adam Curtis and Nick Broomfield for instance - but Jon has carved his own niche in the world of journalism and in depth investigation, making unique findings and bringing huge amounts of wild and interesting material to the forefront of culture. So make some time to hear what Jon's been up to, the process, the work, the revelations and the reality behind the whole Ronson machine. And definitely check out his new series on Audible, 'The Debutante'. You'll love it, for certain.DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by Twitch legend BALMER to talk all things parenting and indeed, Twitch!The term 'Twitch legend' is doing all sorts of work there, and for those uninitiated, you may need some assistance. Twitch is the livestreaming platform for people to either observe or take part in art, sports, gaming, music, every conceivable activity that can be filmed essentially. Within appropriate broadcast law, obvs. Gaming happens to be Balmer's chosen discipline (with some improv and role play in there too), and as one of Pip's favourite streamers there must be a reason for him to guest on DPP right? Correct. Balmer is not only a truly unique gamer with a wild and memorable presence, he is also a parent of an autistic son. He and Pip catch up on everything involved with that part of the story, which is fascinating and inspiring, shedding light on the 'system' as we know it, and how it works with and against this area of neurodive

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by Florence & Reed from the almighty COME CURIOUS podcast!Of course, the podcast is one aspect of both of their wide and varied skillset, but it's a hugely important and awesome element - even in terms of reframing 'sex positive' as 'sex honest'. Florence and Reed have been making power moves in the world of sex work, including being active within it, fighting for rights and equality, and ensuring that things don't get misrepresented and blurry along the way. As you'll hear, the work they do is not easy by any means. It is a fascinating chat tho, as we hear about their road to podcasting, how to navigate relationships as podcasters and sex workers, the difference between attraction and appreciation (and how they may blend), having a tangible item out in the world (a book) vs making invisible art (podcasts), and a huge amount of other goodness along the way. Nothing too graphic here but perhaps if you're

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by show favourite, renowned comic and now grand producer JAMES ACASTER!Some might consider this a kind of trojan horse episode, in that it's not wall to wall "Let's talk about comedy and Taskmaster" - no, this time, Pip catches up with James about his new role as producer and orchestrator behind the new sprawling music project 'Temps'! The project itself is a truly adventurous step to bring together a ton of different worlds, but revolving around a main concept of everyone being a unique and necessary presence on the album. Highly regarded rappers and musicians coming together in ways that even us fans would be refreshingly surprised by. It features so prominently in this episode because don't forget - Pip comes from this world, but has also been a fan and friend of James' for many years now, so if you're feeling wary of hearing the comic you like talking about an album of music, leave that wariness at the d

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the awesome writer, podcaster, curator and film critic ANNA BOGUTSKAYA!Hopefully you will know Anna and her prolific works at this point but in the event that you've been caught napping, this is a perfect introduction to the encyclopedic film lover herself... This is the perfect episode for all cinephiles, covering so many elements of the on-screen universe and much of the psychology behind it which will absolutely prove for a truly enjoyable listen. From being an interviewer vs interviewed, to the importance of listening and reacting, how the viewing position changes depending on what you're viewing for, switching up a shy nature, extolling the virtues of the horror genre, how the rules are different according to gender norms, and of course her incredible new book 'Unlikeable Female Characters'. It goes without saying that Anna is 100% likeable so please, listen and enjoy.DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if y

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by Drunkast and Hardcore Listing mates CHRIS & STU!The theme of this week is simple but has vast potential for pure world building... Pip invited Chris and Stu along to do some good old fashioned stuntcasting - where you basically re-cast films and TV shows with a cast of your own assemblage. The results? Chaotic and amazing. But ALWAYS grounds for debate and good old fashioned chat. A whole episode's worth, at that! So give yourself over to the casting agents of the Drunkast squadron (this isn't a Drunkast but, ya know) and let them re-envision, in front your eyes, Thundercats, The Breakfast Club and The A-Team. Good fun for all. ENJOY!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureREDSHIFT REBELS • Instagram • TwitterHARDCORE LISTING • Acast • SpotifyOFF THE BEAT & TRACK • Acast • SpotifySCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTERSCROOBIUS P

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the warm, ace and uplifting actor JOHNNY HARRIS!Johnny's been incredibly busy over the last few decades, as a quick glimpse at his storied IMDB page will display. So of course you can expect to hear a ton of good old fashioned acting chat right here. But on top of that, you'll also be treated to a ton of good old fashioned friendly and uplifting back and forth too. Johnny's interests and skills go beyond acting, so you'll hear about his boxing origins which fed into the film 'Jawbone', his music love which led him to meeting and working with his heroes (Whoever said "Don't meet your heroes" maaay have just had a terrible experience with theirs? Just a thought...), and just a proper full episode of awesomeness. Jump in and enjoy, you certainly shall.DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureIMDBTHIS IS ENGLAND 86JAWBONEAWESOME ONSTAGE CHATSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMS

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the excellent and hilarious comic JOHN KEARNS!You might know John from his appearances on Taskmaster. You might know John from his memorable appearance on stage as a comedian (rocking the false teeth and wig). But here's a perfect chance to get to know John as the human behind it all, the master at the controls. It's a brilliant chat which covers all the ground you would hope for, but also offers some fascinating insight into what goes on behind the "mask" - and what is a "mask" anyway? Some really interesting ground for discussion but also all the tangents, fun and stray observations you would want too, including crowd and audience attitude, and cadence. Lotsa cadence. Lovely stuff - enjoy!DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureJOHN KEARNSTOURARTICLETWITTERJOHN on FILMS TO BE BURIED WITHSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on PATREONS

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by veteran true crime comedy podcast trio DRUNK WOMEN SOLVING CRIME!...of course the three women in question who form the trio have names - Taylor, Hannah and Catie - and all three are here to chat all things podcasts, origin stories and more! A lot more, by the way. It's a joy to hear the team catch up and talk about all the things that maybe even people who listen to DWSC aren't up to speed on, and so it's a great ep for people who are full on fans as well as those uninitiated. But those who fall into the latter category will be rapidly converted, so prepare to add another podcast to your agenda. True crime fans - rejoice! You're in for so many treats.DRUNK WOMEN SOLVING CRIMETWITTERALL LINKS HERE!SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on PATREONSCROOBIUS PIP on IMDBBLAIR TWITCH PROJECTPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by Enter Shikari's ROU REYNOLDS!...and if you remember all the way back to episode 27 where Rou made his debut on Distraction Pieces, you will know that his name is pronounced "Rou like cow, not Rou like moo". But that aside - we welcome back Rou, in this excellent episode which delves into so much more than music. Situating ourselves immediately in the surroundings of Pip's old uni town of Wolverhampton, we hear about everything including politics and how to transmit that as a band, being a frontperson and the emotional toll, gender hangups and new arguments within, the Overton Window (see links below if unfamiliar), the creative drought of the pandemic, and of course MUSIC! Burying the lead there! So enjoy this welcome return and share freely - as with all episodes - you as a listener form a very important part of the Distraction Pieces chain. Nice one and big love as always.OG EPISODE 27OVERTON WINDOWENTE