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Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Distraction Pieces Podcast with 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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  • FULL FACT.org (independent fact checkers & campaigners) • Friday Rewind
    Mar 27 2026

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    This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Will & Phoebe of FULL FACT.ORG, originally episode 13 from 2015-01-07.


    As Pip mentions on the intro, it is quite a weird episode. This is of course not down the awesome guests representing FullFact, but more down to how drastically the media and basic human landscape has changed since the episode was broadcast 11 years ago. We've seen how much can change in a week - so with our perspective over a decade later, it's like stepping back into a very bizarre alternative timeline. What's weird is that the phrase "fake news" was a mere glint in some shady folks eyes, and also that this chat happened 5 years before a pandemic, which was where misinformation truly had its time in the sun. Let alone artificial intelligence. This is some novel-worthy stuff right here. Anyway - without getting too caught up in all of the chaos, FullFact is a VERY important organisation who specialise in neutralising dis/mis-information and set out to fully fact check what gets out there, so listen knowing that you can and should check in on their site regularly. It's not a grift, it's not a hoax, it's an honest place where bullshit goes to die. They can use that if they want (it's good right?). ENJOY!

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    FULLFACT

    INSTAGRAM


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    SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE

    PIP TWITTER

    PIP IMDB

    POD BIBLE

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    56 mins
  • ANSON BOON • 'The Good Boy' in cinemas now! (MobLand / Pistol / 1917) #664
    Mar 25 2026

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

    This week Pip is joined by the force of acting posititivity (and good boy) that is ANSON BOON!


    As stated in the episode title, 'The Good Boy' (aka 'Heel' in the US) is out and about now, in which Anson plays alongside the powerful duo of Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough. Anson is capable of playing characters who aren't necessarily immediately charming, let's say, and some that might require a little work to warm to, but always make for some truly captivating and interesting, memorable performances which inspire conversation, debate and thought. So it goes without saying that this chat is an awesome one as Pip finds out where these choices originate, and traces the source of Anson's acting path. Of course there are so many facets and angles covered too, including basically becoming a fully functioning Sex Pistols tribute band by way of 'Pistol' (in which he was coached by Underworld!), his love of a film set, being a nepo gangster, the School of Kate Winslett, acting alongside Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Pierce Brosnan and so many more, and just a huge amount of fascinating goodies from his time in front of and nearby the camera. Inspiring and lovely stuff, enjoy!

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    IMDB

    INSTAGRAM

    THE GOOD BOY

    MOBLAND

    PISTOL


    PIP AT PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA • 9th April!


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SHAGGY (It Wasn't Me / Boombastic / Oh! Carolina) • Friday Rewind
    Mar 20 2026

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    This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Shaggy, originally episode 528 from 2023-08-23.


    Original writeup below:

    Very broadly speaking, a lot of you will know Shaggy as Mr Boombastic, or the guy who did Oh Carolina and It Wasn't Me. But dig a little deeper and there are worlds of releases and shows and all sorts of stories from the past that are just too exciting and interesting to pass up on... And that's what makes this last minute convo with Pip and Shaggy so awesome! It's the stories behind the hits that are amazing, and the historical signifigance of them too. But in that world, of course there will be all kinds of run-ins, collabos, tales and amazing anecdotes, and Shaggy delivers on all counts. So whether you're a full on dancehall reggae appreciator or someone who remembers the name, don't miss this one - it's super entertaining and a fascinating trip from start to end.

    PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature


    ONLINE

    INSTAGRAM

    ONE FINE DAY FESTIVAL w/ STING

    KENNY DOPE & SHAGGY (Buddy's pick!)

    OH CAROLINA

    IT WASN'T ME

    BOOMBASTIC


    PIP TWITCH(music stuff)

    PIP INSTAGRAM

    SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTORE

    PIP TWITTER

    PIP IMDB

    POD BIBLE

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    47 mins
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