Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 217 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A very welcome return to the DPP this episode as Pip is joined by past guest and good friend (and major league superstar, of course) Mr Simon Pegg!  As the two get down to business with their ‘difficult second album’ podcast, you will hear what Simon’s been up to since the last time they spoke - whi...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 216 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! BONUS time for you lucky people on channel DPP as Pip is joined by long-time friend and accomplice, guest on 100% of all DrunkCasts, co-host of the 'Hardcore Listing' podcast and host of his own massive 'Off The Beat & Track' podcast, it's Stuart Whiffen! An engaging chat as the two catch up on all t...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 215 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Ahead of the full on and very highly anticipated film ‘A Prayer Before Dawn’, Pip is joined by lead actor Joe Cole, who you will almost certainly know from ‘Peaky Blinders’ and the movie ‘Green Room’ among others! A fantastic chat in which you can expect a good amount of in depth nuggets from the Kingsto...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 214 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Ladies and gentlemen, this right here is the official four person ‘Walk Like A Panther’ reunion featuring STEPHEN GRAHAM (aka ‘Mark Bolton’), NEIL FITZMAURICE (aka ‘Cliff ‘Edge’ Morris’), DAN CADAN (the writer and director) and - for credit’s sake - SCROOBIUS PIP (aka ‘Terry’)! This is far from a casual...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 213 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This episode right here represents 7 or 8 years of overdue hangtime with one of Pip’s good mates, the ultra popular solo act as well as ensemble actress - please welcome KATE NASH! From her debut album ‘Made Of Bricks’ which was released in 2007, she’s been on a proper ride, touring and releasing music a...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 212 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A grand episode right here as Pip is joined by comedian and actor from the UK via Greece, Jamie Demetriou! You’re going to be seeing a LOT more of Jamie over the next month or two as he’s about to unveil his new series ‘Stath Lets Flats’, which is part of Channel 4’s ‘Comedy Blaps’ vehicle - in the meant...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 211 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week brings you a very special episode for your enjoyment, as Pip is joined by Natalie Clapshaw of the Headway brain injury association. As with previous episodes of Distraction Pieces where Pip speaks to organisations and charities, this will reveal a HUGE amount of behind the scenes information an...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 210 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your SECOND instalment of the week, as we are blessed with a bonus ASK PIP joint for your listening enjoyment! A glorious audio postcard from Pip’s writing retreat deep in Portugal, between Piñhao and Praia Dona Ana (described as “scenic beach surrounded by rugged cliffs” on Google maps), with al...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 209 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! An extra special LIVE episode right here as Pip hosts the DPP from the Wells Comedy Festival! So, from an introduction full to the brim with disclaimers about how Pip isn’t a comedian and how this is a podcast where the guest is the audience, said audience eventually loosens up and gets into the program...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 208 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! An ever so special acting extravaganza is your gift this week as Pip is joined by one of the greatest the UK has birthed - it’s Martin Freeman! From those younger, earlier days where we first met Martin in his classic role as Tim in The Office, right up to the present day where we join him in the modern...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 207 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! An extra EXTRA special two part episode this week as Pip links up with the homie Dan Le Sac for celebrations, gaming, banter and FUN! Celebrating what you may ask? It’s the 10th anniversary of the album that put the two on the map as Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - ‘Angles’, and AGREED how can that be ten...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 207 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! An extra EXTRA special two part episode this week as Pip links up with the homie Dan Le Sac for celebrations, gaming, banter and FUN! Celebrating what you may ask? It’s the 10th anniversary of the album that put the two on the map as Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - ‘Angles’, and AGREED how can that be ten...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and six of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Absolute MMA heaven for you this week, but as ever with Distraction Pieces, this is not strictly for the hardcore heads - so don’t skip it if you’re on the fence about it or don’t follow it as religiously as some of us… (Yes I’m talking about Pip…) - there are gems and jewels to be gained...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and five of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A great Friday spot for you this week, as Pip sits down with director Coralie Fargeat and actor Matilda Lutz, creator and star of the indie horror film ‘Revenge’. All kinds of aspects are covered including of course the main elements of the film itself, the process of working with a smal...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and four of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A very heavily hinted at and teased episode for you here, FINALLY available for your ears - Pip is joined at long last by comedian and presenter of ‘Hate Thy Neighbor’, JAMALI MADDIX! A thoroughly entertaining episode as you surely expected, as Pip and Jamali sit down and chat it out lik...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and two of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pure music industry geekout material right here people, so make yourself good and comfortable and prepare to be pelted with nothing but gems on this one, as Pip is joined by Nick Halkes! Perhaps you’re not familiar with Nick by name, but best believe you will have felt his influence on th...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and two of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the one man standing on a chair troubadour favourite Beans On Toast, to get right into the ins and outs of how to refer to each other in terms of alter-egos and government names, to play solo or as a duo (and whether the Beans On Toast monicker applies to solo o...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode two hundred and one of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! 201! Imagine… Thanks for tuning in, folks - it’s a proper great one this week, featuring a heavyweight guest who Pip has been trying to link with for a good long while. Well it looks like those dreams have been fulfilled, as this week’s guest is none other than CEDRIX BIXLER-ZAVALA of The...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to EPISODE 200 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Hardcore die-hard listeners (aka Team 3W) will have heard the word ‘welcome’ WELL over 600 times so far at the start of the podcast so add those three from just now to the pile… A huge, incredibly appreciative and gracious thank you to all of you for tuning in, and being a part of the 11 million plus lis...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 199 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE! I mean not that it’s about numbers… But it kind of is… Anyway - the energy and steam does not dissipate or dissolve as we approach the 200th, as Pip is joined this week by the inspirational and full on musical powerhouse that is Charlotte Hatherley! A lovely episode to kind o...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 198 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! As always, the entire crew at the DPP Towers wishes you well and trusts that you are in good health. Here’s a powerful episode right here to get your Wednesday off to a fine start, as Pip is joined for a full chat with journalist Alexis Okeowo! Alexis is a journalist for the New Yorker, who has just rele...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 197 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! By now hopefully you’ve dried your eyes since last week’s powerfully emotional CryFest, the Hardcore Listing takeover with the Top Five Songs That Make You Cry, and are now ready to take on your next episode of Distraction Pieces - and indeed this is a grand one… A two parter of sorts, wrapped into one t...

Three more welcomes upon you as we proudly present you with part two of the Distraction Pieces - meets - Hardcore Listing spectacular! Pip is joined by Chris and Stu of the Hardcore Listing podcast to talk top fives, specifically top five songs that make you cry - and as you can most certainly imagine, as things get realer by the second, the wobbles start, the tears flow, and the tracks start to h...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 196 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Ladies and gentlemen, it is a REAL special treat for you this week - remember yer old pals from the DrunkCast episodes? It’s been a while eh…? Well here is your chance to get fully reacquainted with the fellas, as we welcome ever so warmly Mister Stu Whiffen and Mister Chris Glassen (aka - well, pick you...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 195 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! All the best to you all, Team 3W and new-term listeners! Welcome x3 to all y’all. A very special episode right here, as Pip is joined by creator and full time spokesperson of the Black Lives Matter movement and, subsequently, one of the busiest women on the planet, Patrisse Cullors! It has been an incred...