Best A J Amp Alex Podcasts (2025)

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Kaitlyn Dever (The Last Of Us / Booksmart / Dopesick) • Friday Rewind 40:21

4h ago40:21

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kaitlyn Dever, originally episode 475 from 2022-09-21. Original writeup below: If you are unaware of Kaitlyn in your adventures through the wide world of broadcast media, prepare to make fast friends with…

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Xelia Mendes-Jones: self-tapes and screens of all sizes (Fallout / Havoc / The Wheel Of Time) #631 1:04:42

12h ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the incredible actor XELIA MENDES-JONES! Such a great episode as Pip and Xelia catch up over everything involved with life on and off screen (I mean, mainly on-screen - but there's huge amounts on both sides). Xelia has led a unique journey fr…

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Vital Mission: Ralph R. "Rick" Steinke on Thrillers, Service & Storycraft 40:49

8d ago40:49

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Join host Alex Greenwood for a conversation with Colonel Ralph R. “Rick” Steinke (U.S. Army, Ret.)—West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and author of the award-winning Jake Fortina military thriller series. Steinke draws on 28 years in the Army and 14 with the Department of Defense to bring high-stakes realism to his novels. His latest, Vital Mi…

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Stewart Lee (VS The Man Wulf / Comedy Vehicle / Jerry Springer The Opera) • Friday Rewind 1:24:04

7d ago1:24:04

1:24:04

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Stewart Lee, originally episode 15 from 2015-01-21. A VERY early episode from the back catalogue but one that is hugely important in the DPP canon. This episode is refered to to this very day, and has rem…

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Michael Socha (Part 2): a classic two parter for the books with the brilliant actor (The Gallows Pole / Toxic Town / This Is England) #630 37:44

7d ago37:44

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the glorious actor MICHAEL SOCHA! Part 2 of 2! Drop right into this really lovely chat with Michael and Pip, who previously chatted in podcast form all them years back in 2016! Verging on a decade. Time marches on doesn't it. It's lovely to he…

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Michael Socha (Part 1): a classic two parter for the books with the brilliant actor (The Gallows Pole / Toxic Town / This Is England) #630 43:18

8d ago43:18

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the glorious actor MICHAEL SOCHA! Part 1 of 2! Drop right into this really lovely chat with Michael and Pip, who previously chatted in podcast form all them years back in 2016! Verging on a decade. Time marches on doesn't it. It's lovely to he…

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Louis Theroux (documentaries / podcasts / television) • Friday Rewind 1:11:04

12d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Louis Theroux, originally episode 289 from 2019-09-25. Original writeup below: The conversation starts right up top with pseudonyms and nom-de-plumes the moment Louis joins Pip, and things don’t let up fr…

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Lauren Lyle: forging a unique path to primetime, brick by brick (Karen Pirie / Outlander / The Outrun) #629 1:02:50

15d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by fabulous actor LAUREN LYLE! A perfect piece of acting-focused chat but of course, not limited to...! Lauren is a very welcome guest, who has been on a proper mission on her way to securing bigger roles and ones that would find those huge audie…

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Kelly Marcel (Saving Mr Banks / Cruella / Venom) • Friday Rewind 1:22:57

20d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kelly Marcel, originally episode 147 from 2017-04-19. Original writeup below: This week your host Scroobius Pip is joined by none other than his old pal and script/screenwriter Kelly Marcel! A crazy story…

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W.S. Wiist On Storytelling with Three Hats 41:21

24d ago41:21

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What happens when one person wears the hats of author, illustrator, AND designer? You get a book like The Mystery of A Nubbins—a richly imagined adventure that feels like it stepped straight out of the Golden Age of Illustration. In this episode, I sit down with W.S. Wiist, who brings three decades of creative experience to his dream project. We ta…

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Ralph Ineson: ascending and adjusting, and being a larger than life character, literally (The Fantastic Four / The Office / Nosferatu) #628 46:15

22d ago46:15

46:15

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by Leeds acting legend RALPH INESON! We join Ralph in that limbo state of him being wrapped on a film but us, the public, having not yet seen it (at time of broadcast) - but playing the role of Galactus must be quite a trip, and certainly quite a…

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A Most Illogical Age: Mr. Spock Weighs In 10:29

28d ago10:29

10:29

What happens when you ask Starfleet’s most logical mind to make sense of modern America? From politics to conspiracy theories, climate denial to social media chaos, Commander Spock doesn’t pull punches. He even offers his thoughts on the current state of Star Trek—and yes, he has opinions about blowing up the Enterprise, killing off Kirk, and the e…

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Vicky McClure (This Is England / Insomnia / Line Of Duty) • Friday Rewind 1:06:25

26d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Vicky McClure, originally episode 187 from 2018-01-31. Original writeup below: Surely you will have seen Vicky's acting greatness on the big and small screen, having a HUGE part to play in the filmography…

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Harry Trevaldwyn: the life and times of a fully fledged Drama King (How To Train Your Dragon / The Acolyte) #627 59:57

29d ago59:57

59:57

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by actor and comic HARRY TREVALDWYN! A wonderful episode which is a joyous celebration of all things actorial, but certainly not limited to... Harry and Pip have shared screen time by way of The Acolyte (albeit in very different roles) aka the wo…

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Joe Gilgun (This Is England / Preacher / Brassic) • Friday Rewind 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Joe Gilgun, originally episode 284 from 2019-08-21. Original writeup below: Indeed - this is the week, people. Pip’s been hyping it up for a while now, rightfully so, as Joe is an awesome guest who fits r…

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Kae Tempest • Polarbear • Hollie McNish • Musa Okwonga • Jodi Ann Bickley! #626 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by a full assortment of UK spoken word and poetry excellence - KAE TEMPEST, POLARBEAR, HOLLIE MCNISH, MUSA OKWONGA & JODI ANN BICKLEY! Listeners who got on board in more recent years might not be aware of the incredible XFM radio show that Pip us…

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Dispirit of ’76 15:20

1M ago15:20

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On this special Independence Day episode, Alex steps away from fiction and into the present-day reality of a nation at a crossroads. Dispirit of ’76 (also published on Substack) is a personal roadtrip through American optimism—what it was, what it’s become, and whether we still have the will to pursue the “beautiful world” promised in Donald Fagen’…

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Bob Vylan (...Presents The Price Of Life / Humble As The Sun) • Friday Rewind 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Bob Vylan, originally episode 561 from 2024-03-27. Original writeup below: Speaking of rays of light, the Bobby Vylan album 'Humble As The Sun' comes out on April 5th, so keep that on your agenda. As you …

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Jordan Gray: showrunning, compartmentalising, and loving the craft again (Transaction / Is That A Cock In Your Pocket... / Is It A Bird?) #625 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by national treasure, showrunner, comic and musician JORDAN GRAY! Pip and Jordan have been pals for a lot of years, and many of you will likely have heard Jordan appear on this very podcast since the 20-teens. The first episode was a pivotal one …

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Cracked, Not Broken: Fictional Role Models for the Rest of Us 17:52

2M ago17:52

17:52

In this episode, we explore the power of imperfection. From fictional characters who’ve survived trauma, addiction, grief, and self-sabotage, to real-life reflections on what it means to show up anyway—this is a tribute to the flawed, the functional, and the quietly heroic. ✅ Why competence is its own kind of courage ✅ How storytelling helps us ref…

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Goldie (Timeless / Metalheadz / D&B legend) • Friday Rewind 1:17:45

2M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Goldie, originally episode 156 from 2017-06-21. Original writeup below: A proper filfy drum n' bass banger right here this week too as Pip is joined FINALLY after a long bout of scheduling and planning by…

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Danny Boyle: a chat at Curzon, Soho (28 Years Later / Slumdog Millionaire / Trainspotting) #624 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the UK film titan in town on business for 28 Years Later, it's DANNY BOYLE! An immense amount of cinematic greatness can be packed into a smaller episode, as you shall witness with this awesome episode with Danny. This was recorded as part of …

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Ellison Was Right: Don’t Work for Nothing 5:05

2M ago5:05

5:05

Host J. Alex Greenwood riffs on Harlan Ellison’s legendary “Pay the Writer” rant and explains why writing for “exposure” often ends in creative bankruptcy. 📢 Have thoughts? Want to be featured on the show?Record a voice memo and email it to us! CONNECT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News on Substack (Free or Paid)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Auth…

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Kano (Top Boy / Hoodies All Summer / Made In The Manor) • Friday Rewind 1:14:52

2M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kano, originally episode 288 from 2019-09-18. Original writeup below! A really fun and engaging sit-down with the two, as Pip catches Kano in the midst of a promo run which leads us nicely into the whole …

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Don't Sidestep It: A Lesson from the C Team 7:53

2M ago7:53

7:53

What can a scrappy Little League C team teach us about courage, accountability, and democracy? In this episode, Alex steps back into right field—the place where misfit ballplayers and underdogs get benched—only to discover it’s where some of life’s toughest (and truest) lessons are learned. From a coach who looked more Grateful Dead than gridiron, …

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Domhnall Gleeson: the acting continuum and spectrum just about covered in about an hour (Echo Valley / Ex Machina / Frank) #623 58:28

2M ago58:28

58:28

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by a long awaited guest and general acting legend, DOMHNALL GLEESON! Business first - if Percy Pigs want to come through and sponsor the podcast we're all on board (you're welcome Percy for the free plug btw 🐽). More importantly though of course,…

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Not Your Pal, But Always Your Father 9:14

2M ago9:14

9:14

In this heartfelt Father's Day reflection, Alex Greenwood shares his evolving role as a father, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, protection, and trust in parenting. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates the challenges and rewards of fatherhood, ultimately highlighting the goal of fostering a strong, trusting relationship with his daug…

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James McAvoy (Speak No Evil / Split / His Dark Materials) • Friday Rewind 28:30

2M ago28:30

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with James McAvoy, originally episode 133 from 2017-01-18. Original writeup below! A true smash of an episode right here as we welcome aboard the man with many faces, James McAvoy! Pip was able to snag some ti…

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Childish Gambino • Run The Jewels • Danny Brown • Open Mike Eagle • Jean Grae! #622 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the nicest Hip Hop cast you could assemble in one place - CHILDISH GAMBINO, RUN THE JEWELS, DANNY BROWN, OPEN MIKE EAGLE & JEAN GRAE! Note: you might hear a different episode number in the intro - pay no mind - this is episode 622! ✌️ Listener…

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The Pause Before The Bloom 3:50

2M ago3:50

3:50

Send us a text I'm in a season of deep transition—rebranding the podcast, growing my team, and navigating big changes at home and in my business. In this short episode, I share a heartfelt update about where I’m at, what’s coming, and why I’m taking a brief pause to return with more intention, creativity, and alignment. Thank you for being on this …

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Killer Mike (Run The Jewels & solo) • Friday Rewind 57:04

2M ago57:04

57:04

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Killer Mike, originally episode 12 from 2014-12-31. One from the pre-teen episodes of the podcast, around 600 or so ago now... Imagine... Killer Mike's been on the scene and in people's minds and ears LON…

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The Fine Art of the Gentle Nudge (and When It Becomes a Shove) 11:06

2M ago11:06

11:06

Alex Greenwood explores the multifaceted nature of persuasion, particularly in writing and storytelling. He discusses how writers use persuasion to create believable narratives, the ethical implications of persuasion in various fields, and the importance of trust in the writer-reader relationship. Through examples from fiction, public relations, an…

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Renay Richardson: being an author, double mothering and the podcast multiverse ('Human Resources...' book) #621 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by a total giant in media and creation, it's RENAY RICHARDSON! Renay's been hard at work in so many ways and in so many areas of the game, and for such a long time, this is one of those episodes where a choice of lanes must be made, lest the conv…

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Astrology Meets Psychology - A conversation with Dr. Stacey Dicker 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of the transition to Delightfully Dharmic! Can Astrology Make Therapy Deeper? | Interview with Dr. Stacy Dicker, Author of Psychstrology In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Dicker—a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of Psychstrology—to explore how astrology can deepen self-awareness, su…

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Ron Perlman (Sons Of Anarchy / Hellboy) • Friday Rewind 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Ron Perlman, originally episode 262 from 2019-04-10. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “…The artform is being preserved by people who are living on the fringes…” Even the post-Friday night…

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Beauty From Ashes: Finding Strength in Scars with Danette Haag 57:49

3M ago57:49

57:49

Send us a text What happens when your life changes in an instant—and your reflection no longer matches who you used to be? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Danette Burzlaff-Haag, a trauma survivor, award-winning speaker, RN, mindset coach, and the first severely scarred woman to win a state beauty pageant title as Mrs. Colorado 2021. At j…

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Benicio Del Toro: Puerto Rico to Hollywood and dreaming in English (The Phoenician Scheme / The Usual Suspects / Sicario) #620 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by one of the greats... it's BENICIO DEL TORO! "I'm a FAN!" proclaims Benicio at various points in this lovely catch up with Pip, and it's so heartening to hear. Not that anyone ever expected him to be anything less than awesome, but this is actu…

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What Do You Think? 0:51

3M ago0:51

0:51

Hey friends—can you do me a quick favor? I’m running a short survey to get your take on my podcasts and All the Fits That's News newsletter. It only takes about 2 minutes, and your feedback will help shape what comes next.Whether you're a regular listener or just pop in occasionally, I’d really value your input. Bonus: you can enter to win a $20 Am…

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The Team That Forgot It Was a Team 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

Alex explores the decline of a shared sense of purpose in America, emphasizing the importance of civic understanding, empathy, and community. He discusses how societal divisions have been exacerbated by misinformation and a lack of civic education, leading to a fragmented democracy. He advocates for a return to the American ideal of unity and coope…

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Paloma Faith (The Glorification Of Sadness / MILF book) • Friday Rewind 1:11:32

3M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Paloma Faith, originally episode 184 from 2018-01-17. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– A long, long overdue guest on the podcast, as Pip has been pals with Paloma for a good decade or so …

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Simone Kirby: putting County Clare on the big and small screen map (Kneecap / Peaky Blinders / Calm With Horses) #619 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by absolute Irish acting royalty SIMONE KIRBY! A rare treat here with the wonderful Simone catching up and checking in with Pip, in a celebration of so much of what makes the performances we see what they are. Simone's been putting in work on the…

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New State, New Start: James’ Leap to Tennessee 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

Send us a text Keilani and James dive into the chaos, comedy, and cross-country logistics of James’s big move to Tennessee. From last-minute packing disasters to U-Haul adventures and emotional goodbyes, nothing is off the table. The duo unpacks what it’s like to leave behind the known, take a leap of faith, and start fresh in the South. Buy Us a C…

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: A Field Guide for the Well-Intentioned and Mildly Naïve 7:56

3M ago7:56

7:56

Alex shares personal anecdotes and real-life examples illustrating the theme that good intentions often lead to unexpected and ungrateful consequences. Through stories from his student government days and various historical examples, he reflects on the challenges faced by those who try to do good in the world, emphasizing the importance of persever…

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Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror) • Friday Rewind 44:13

3M ago44:13

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Charlie Brooker, originally episode 275 from 2019-06-26. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– …but don’t by any means think that Black Mirror is a one man show, as Charlie himself will ensure…

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Goldie Lookin Chain: straight outta Newport (Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do) #618 59:22

3M ago59:22

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by RHYS & EGGSY of GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN! Pip is joined by 2 remaining members of the Newport rap crew whose classic jam "Guns Don't Kill People (Rappers Do)" will surely be in your mind already... If you're unfamiliar, that would be a really good …

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Rooted in Wisdom: A Doctor's Journey into Holistic Healing 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Colantonio, a trailblazing integrative physician who blends the wisdom of folk medicine with the tools of modern science. From her early days in conventional medicine to her transformative shift into holistic healing, Dr. Colantonio shares how herbalism, mindfulness, and ke…

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Accidental Sarcastic: A Podcast “Episode” You Won’t “Regret” 6:20

3M ago6:20

6:20

From “loosing” your keys to earning “money” in your “spare” time, we explore the accidental sarcasm of grammar gone rogue. If you’ve ever been personally victimized by a misused apostrophe or ironic quotation marks, this one’s for you. CONNECT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News on Substack (Free or Paid)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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On Fences, Fools, and Failing Forward 9:20

3M ago9:20

9:20

It's graduation season! In his version of a commencement speech, Alex Greenwood shares candid insights and life lessons for graduates, emphasizing the importance of embracing luck, learning from failure, and building meaningful relationships. He encourages listeners to cultivate emotional intelligence, set boundaries, and live fully by appreciating…

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Will Ospreay (professional wrestling royalty) • Friday Rewind 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Will Ospreay, originally episode 98 from 2016-05-17. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– You are cordially welcomed, and tripley so, as we tiptoe ever closer to the Distraction Pieces milest…

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Failing In Plain Sight (a solo Pip update) #617 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip catches you up on what's been developing in his section of the film making world. Saying 'Pip catches you up" is a very broad sweep of an expression actually. If you follow Pip on socials and have been charting the moves in his making of 'Area Of Oustandin…

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