Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

You are cordially welcomed, and tripley so, as we tiptoe ever closer to the Distraction Pieces milestone, the centenary, the HUNDREDTH EPISODE... But enough about that - let's concentrate on episode 98 and be present in the moment shall we... It's Essex's wrestling superstar Mr Will Ospreay!Ever since Pip had a chance meeting outside a Progress Wrestling event at the Electric Ballroom in Camden and then witnessed Will rip it up, it's been a matter of time until the two got together in the podcast ring and got their verbal grapple on and talk pure wrestling goodness, which will be a joy to wrestling and non-wrestling fans alike... A great chat with a very grounded and humble professional, who has made it up the ladder and continues to ascend, all the while keeping himself down to earth while working a DIY job. Career, personal life, goals, lessons learned, Progress, New Japan, and pure positive energy right here - get in!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome welcome and naturally WELCOME to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip - and episode NINETY SEVEN at that! Heck. A slammer of a show lies ahead of you ready for your listening enjoyment, as we welcome one of the UK's finest acting/writing/musical talents, the multi-threat herself, ISY SUTTIE!A wonderful and whimsical (license to use that word has been officially granted by Isy herself, you'll see) chat with Pip and Isy as we begin on the subject of hot beverages in some depth and take off from there! And from Tea Corner we do indeed take off into some awesome places, hearing from Isy on her wide ranging skills as an author/actor/musician, her podcast and radio show and her own early versions of these as a young child, Edinburgh Fringe experiences and the recent juggle of all this while being a mother! SO much more besides... Powerhouse business right here - get inspired and enjoy this wonderful chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 1, welcome 2 and of course, welcome 3 to your weekly Distraction Pieces dose, as we get you all good and cranked up on another killer episode of DPP glory - please welcome (three times) the delightful Kathy Burke!Such a nice chat with Pip and Kathy, as we get to join and listen in on all aspects of Kathy's diverse and strong-willed career, from her beginnings and early days in the Harry Enfield show and of course as half of Kevin & Perry, her enthralling role in the heavy Gary Oldman directed 'Nil By Mouth', and right up to her changes in path and the refinement of her journey as she takes it - with a healthy element of theatre too. Inspiring throughout as we hear not only her shining glories but her regrets too, as well as her take on the social media universe (and her place within it!). Great stuff. Now listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to your 95th episode of the always immaculate Distraction Pieces Podcast! This week is a treat, as always, as we welcome one of the UK's finest, Michael Socha!A fantastic in-depth banter with Pip and Michael as we get some valuable insights and perspectives into the acting game, and the values of being a workhorse within it. Science and knowledge dropped from all angles too of course on all aspects of Michael's sturdy body of work, including of course the classic 'This Is England' series, 'Being Human', 'Once Upon A Time In Wonderland' and the recent 'The Aliens'. Proper stuff, and some fun backstage gossip including some Distraction Pieces alumni too. Get yerself stuck in immediately! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At LEAST three welcomes all up on and over you as we sneak up on you and BOOM! Surprise! Bonus episode! The purest of pure Pip-casts right here with your gracious host delivering a powerful monologue on all that is set to come from the world of Speech Development Records and Scroobius Pip in the forthcoming days, weeks and months!Some genuine treats along the way, from the new Pip track/video, to the forthcoming documentary, to We.Are.Lizards developments and all things Distraction Pieces universe-related. Just tuck in and listen eh? All shall become clear. Stay tuned for Pip's very personal tribute to Prince at the end too. A heavy situation to speak on but - I'm sure you'll agree - Pip drops some very positive science and gratitude on the what has happened. So yeah - get yourself listening post-haste won't you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome /// Welcome /// Welcome to the PART 2 of the 94th episode of Distraction Pieces - your second helping of the fantastic Ed Skrein! Or dessert helping, whatever you prefer.Another full on positive inspiration right here all the way, as Pip gets down and dirty in the Deapool talk - fans and not-yet-fans of the film, you're in for treat after treat as Ed lets you in on the behind the scenes camaraderie, fun and gossip of the making of the film, his own technique and the lessons learned along the way. A very uplifting, humbling and empowering back and forth which - if you enjoyed the first part (come on now, of COURSE you did) - you'll love for certain. No room for doubt in the Distraction Pieces dojo. Or defeat. You know the routine. ENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome WELCOME to the 94th episode of Distraction Pieces, an episode so uncontainably fresh it's a two parter! Come around and witness the brilliance of North London's rapper-turned-actor phenomenon mister Ed Skrein!Pure inspirational joy right here while Pip converses with Skrein ("like wine" if you were pondering) and gets unfathomably deep about Ed's insane four year ascension into the world of acting, which threw him into such situations as, oh just a little series you might know as Game Of Thrones, and cinema sureshots such as Transporter Refueled, Kill Your Friends, the Distraction Pieces favourite (in line with most of the world) Deadpool, and his early introduction into the acting scene alongside rapper/singer/director Plan B in 'Ill Manors'. All peppered with his love of hip hop and grime, and wrapped up in a perfect mantra which you should and will take with you and involve in your own life. You'll know when you hear it... Brilliant. And this is only part one... Grab part two right away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team 3W stand UP! Welcome Welcome Welcome aboard to episode 93 of the certified slamming heavyweight Distraction Pieces Podcast, hosted by Scroobius Pip and this week featuring Mr Carl Barât or The Libertines (and many more!).A proper nice back and forth with Pip and Carl, hitting every aspect of the life of a young raw rockstar, from humble origins, the sparks of instrument inspiration, London's uniqueness and of course, the straight-from-the-source history of one of the most interesting band dynamics in recent history, the relationship between Carl and Pete Doherty. And naturally, everything from The Libertines to Dirty Pretty Things to The Jackals and all the sideline hustle and goodness in between. Sweet - get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trilogy of welcomes upon you to this 92nd episode of the great, the grand, the mighty and almighty Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Whether there is a difference between mighty and almighty is IRRELEVANT. The Distraction Pieces Podcast contains multitudes.A good old fashioned up close and personal with your always hydrated host, direct from the floor of an undisclosed Stanford Le Hope studio. Your questions, his answers, and a textbook slammer of an 'Ask Pip' episode. The fourth 'Ask Pip' volume at that! All aspects of the DPP universe are approached and tinkered with, including Pip's burgeoning acting career, comics, previous DPP episodes, MMA, wrestling, movements in Pip's podcast kingdom, the DPP book, music, the whole bit. A hella tight package, if we may be so bold. Go forth and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your final batch of three welcomes as we enter the octagon for a proper throwdown - and if you thought there'd be anything other than MMA talk then you WRONG!Full deep immersion banter on this one, which you are welcome to join in on as a non-MMA appreciator (and learn some names and trivia and whatnot) and will want to join in on as a fan/practitioner - all bases covered! ALSO - drinking game idea - take one shot of high strength spirit for every time Pip says the word "beast" or any variants. Even then, see how you go - maybe go easy on that game eh... A lot of geeky goodness for your final instalment of the great and grand DPP DrunkCast! Pip, Stu and Chris salute you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.