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Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

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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Episodes

B Dolan - Kill The Wolf Special - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #47

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W to your special secret episode with Strange famous Records' and Speech Development Records' very own B Dolan.Today on July 10th we celebrate the release of B Dolan's latest record; Kill The Wolf on Speech Development and Strange Famous Records.5 years in the making, Kill The Wolf showcases B at his best. Pip and Dolan discuss the recording process, how he is preparing for his World tour and much much more in your Friday special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Jul 09, 20151 hr 8 min

Dessa - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #46

Welcome welcome welcome back Team 3W, to your second instalment of our DOOMTREE special.In part 2, Pip speaks with Doomtree's very own Dessa. Pip and Dessa discuss everything from lyrical meanings, influences and how Dessa became the rapper, singer and author she is today.Not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 20151 hr 5 min

P.O.S - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #45

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W, to this week's double episode DOOMTREE special.First up is rapper and producer extraordinaire P.O.S. They discuss growing up with all things punk and hardcore and how P.O.S crafted his individual sound within his home of Minnesota to become a founder of the Doomtree collective and part of the Rhymesayers family.Enjoy of part 1 and lookout for part 2 with the amazing Dessa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 07, 20151 hr 12 min

Flux Pavilion - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #44

Welcome welcome welcome Team 3W to the 44th Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with this week's guest, super-producer and DJ, Flux Pavilion.Flux and Pip discuss how Flux went from figuring out the chords to 'Ode to Joy' on this guitar to becoming one the UK's biggest Dubstep producers and one of Circus Records' co-founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20151 hr 37 min

Jon Ronson Part 2 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #43

3W to the 43rd Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with Journalist, Humorist and Documentary maker, Jon Ronson.Jon has some truly amazing stories from his fantastic career to date and shares them with Pip over 2 amazing and insightful parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 201547 min

Jon Ronson Part 1 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #43

3W to the 43rd Episode of The Distraction Pieces Podcast with Journalist, Humorist and Documentary maker, Jon Ronson.Jon has some truly amazing stories from his fantastic career to date and shares them with Pip over 2 amazing and insightful parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 201557 min

Refugee Week Special - Ramelle - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #42

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 42 of The Distraction Pieces Podcast.This special episode is brought to you in association with the British Red Cross' Refugee Week.Pip speaks with Ramelle, a refugee forced to leave her native country, to then seek asylum in the UK. Hear her fascinating and truly open story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 20151 hr 5 min

Amanda Palmer - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #41

Thrice welcome Team 3W, to the 41st episode of The Distractions Pieces Podcast with your host Scroobius Pip and his wonderful guest, singer, songwriter, author, street performer, Dresden Doll and much more, Amanda Palmer.Amanda and Pip, sat backstage pre-gig at London's Union Chapel, discuss the controversy behind Amanda's kickstarter campaign, her wonderful book The Art of Asking, and much more from her amazing career to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 16, 20151 hr 12 min

Romesh Ranganathan - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #40

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 40!! With this week's guest, Comedian and some time Rapper, Romesh Ranganathan.Romesh and Pip have a hip hop heavy discussion and touch on Romesh's career to date as one of the UK's finest comedians, the development of his live show, the issue of racism in comedy and a full on Comic book nerd out to finish.A great chat that could have gone on for hours. Enjoy our 40th birthday episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 09, 20151 hr 49 min

Gail Porter Part 2 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #39

Thrice welcome (3W)!Episode 3 brings the wonderful Gail Porter to the Distraction Pieces podcast.Gail and Pip discuss everything from her early career as a children's presenter, the pictures of her posterior on the Houses of Parliament to her story as a sufferer of alopecia and depression in her later career.We bring you this podcast in two hour-long parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 20151 hr 2 min

Gail Porter Part 1 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #39

Thrice welcome (3W)!Episode 3 brings the wonderful Gail Porter to the Distraction Pieces podcast.Gail and Pip discuss everything from her early career as a children's presenter, the pictures of her posterior on the Houses of Parliament to her story as a sufferer of alopecia and depression in her later career.We bring you this podcast in two hour-long parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 02, 20151 hr

Mr Heggie - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #38

Welcome welcome welcome to your second episode this week with none other than artist extraordinaire Mr Heggie.Pip and Heggie discuss the joys of working for yourself, how Heggie developed his unique and brilliant style and how he ended up collaborating with Pip and Speech Development Records.Pip recorded this interview whilst being tattooed by Mr Heggie himself. Expect to hear the buzz of the tattoo machine!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 28, 201557 min

Michael Smiley - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #37

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 37 with, award winning Actor and Comedian, Michael Smiley.Michael tells Pip of his upbringing in Northern Ireland, how he travelled to London to end up being a cycle-courier in both real life and as 'Tyres' in cult-classic Spaced and how he made it from the comedy circuit to become an award-winning actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20151 hr 34 min

Prince Charles Cinema (Paul Vickery) - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #36

Thrice welcome to episode 36 with The Prince Charles Cinema's very own Mr Paul Vickery.Paul and Pip discuss the joys of the cinema experience, the effectiveness of creative programming and how Paul went from working in film and music videos to being a key part of the institution that is the Prince Charles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20151 hr 36 min

Dan Hardy Part 2 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #34

Welcome welcome welcome to Part 2 of Episode 34 with MMA and UFC legend Mr Dan Hardy.Part 2 caters for the hardcore UFC fan and Dan and Pip focus on new fighters, the upcoming card 187 and who's hot right now in the world of MMA and UFC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 201547 min

Dan Hardy Part 1 - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #34

Welcome welcome welcome to Part 1 of Episode 34 with MMA and UFC legend Mr Dan Hardy.Pip and Dan discuss Dan's journey to date, the highs and lows of his fighting career, how he became part of the UFC Commentary team and what's next for Dan's already amazing career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 20151 hr 22 min

Howard Marks - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #33

Welcome to Episode 33 with the legend that is Mr Howard Marks.Howard provides a wonderful insight into his life as Mr Nice, one of the world's biggest Marijuana smugglers to date and tells the tale of how he went from a high flying lifestyle to prison to then become a touring storyteller, author and DJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 20151 hr 38 min

Ricki Hall- Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #32

This is the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip, episode 32, regardless of what Pip says at the start, with Mr Ricki Hall!They discuss Ricki's humble beginnings in the Midlands, through to how he propelled himself into becoming one of the most influential male models the UK has ever seen. Ricki tells Pip the personal tales that lead to his newly found sobriety, shares his highlights to date and what we can expect from Ricki in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Apr 21, 20151 hr 18 min

Eddy Temple-Morris - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #31

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 31 with the awesomely lovely Mr Eddy Temple-Morris.In this week's in-depth episode, Pip and Eddy cover Male depression, the importance of looking after one's ears, the magical world of DJing and radio amongst so much more!An absolute joy of a conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20151 hr 47 min

Danny Wallace - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #30

We are 30!Welcome welcome welcome to this week's episode with Writer, Producer, Broadcaster and many more things Danny Wallace.Danny tells us of his fantastic beginnings as a student, his spy-hounded upbringing and details his journey through radio to how he became the writer/producer extraordinaire he is today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 20151 hr 42 min

Paddy Considine - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #29

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 29 with the legend that is Mr Paddy Considine.In this episode, Paddy and Pip have an in-depth conversation about Paddy's early beginnings as a photographer, how he stumbled upon acting to become one of the UK's finest actors, writers and Directors, his band Riding The Low and much much more!Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20151 hr 36 min

Sara Pascoe - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #28

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 28 with the wonderful Sara Pascoe, comedian extraordinaire.Sara and Pip discuss Sara's beginnings in drama school, her love of books and Stephen Fry and how she fought her way to become one of the country's best stand up comedians! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 20151 hr 28 min

Rou Reynolds - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #27

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 27 with Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds.Pip and Rou cover Enter Shikari's amazing beginnings, inclusive of being the second unsigned band ever to sell out London's Astoria (RIP), the joys of touring life and political standings in lyrics and how that relates to their fans.As part of our March madness, this is part 1 one of this week's double bill!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 20151 hr 20 min

Rob Da Bank - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #26

The second part of this week's double bill brings the legend that is Rob Da Bank to the Distraction Pieces Podcast!Pip and Rob discuss Rob's beginnings as DJ, club promotor and his eventual 12 year career as a Radio 1 DJ and how Sunday Best Recordings, Camp Bestival and Bestival came to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 20151 hr 16 min

Wes Borland - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #25

Welcome welcome welcome to episode 25 with the amazingly talented Mr Wes Borland.They discuss the reformation of Limp Bizkit, Black Light Burns and Queen Kwong, Wes' art and inspiration, guitar set ups and the joys of loading in vs world tours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20151 hr 36 min

Ask Pip - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #24

Welcome welcome welcome to EPISODE 24.In this episode Pip answers your questions!! Hear Pip's stories of his eventful career thus far, list his favourite things and talk about much much more in the second of this week's double bill! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 20151 hr 34 min

Dylan Moran - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #23

Welcome welcome welcome to Episode 23 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Pip's guest, Comedian and Writer, Mr Dylan Moran.Dylan and Pip discuss how the desperation of unemployment can lead to comedy, the joys of writing for both stand up and Television and Pip explains how he able to pronounce Dylan's full name...All will be revealed in the the first of this week's double bill! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 201558 min

Billy Bragg - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #22

The second part of this week's double bill is none-other than Barking, Essex's finest Mr Billy Bragg. Billy and Pip discuss everything from Billy's love of the Mince pie, Billy's ongoing political activism and how the singer-songwriter worked his way up through London's pubs and clubs to become a national treasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 20151 hr 33 min
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