Best Mr Stu Podcasts (2025)

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DISCOVER: The Place Where Land and Sea Meet at Victoria, B.C. 37:47

6h ago37:47

37:47

In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Our Discover…

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Pathways – Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos 43:37

3d ago43:37

43:37

Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamt…

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

30m 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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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 36 - Raquel Rodriguez! 1:55:57

3d ago1:55:57

1:55:57

HUGE POP! is back with another BANGER of an episode! This week's episode features an exclusive interview with one half of the current (and only four-time) WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Raquel Rodriguez! You'll get to hear a side of Raquel you don't normally get to, and hear us pick her brain on a variety of topics.... from her meteoric rise from …

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

1d 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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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #25 - When the Dudleys nearly fought each other! 13:02

7d ago13:02

13:02

This week on Storytime with Jimmy, our pal Jimmy Korderas shares a story he thought he would NEVER TELL... in part because he was sworn to secrecy. Recently, one of the principles involved playfully asked Jimmy about this event publicly - so, it's time for your favorite ref to tell his version of the story from the night that Bubba Ray and D'von ne…

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Mary J. Blige (What's The 411? / The Umbrella Academy / Queen of Hip Hop Soul) • Friday Rewind 44:38

6d ago44:38

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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 Mary J. Blige, originally episode 252 from 2019-02-13. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “…When you give your all, you win…” Absolute solid gold crown wearing greatness for you here, as Pi…

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From the Shadow of Denali Into the Thaw with Jon Waterman 37:37

11d ago37:37

37:37

Today we are taking a journey to the arctic circle, in the far north of the American continent. This is a story about climbing, and surviving, one of the tallest mountains on Earth. It’s about paddling through the most remote national park in America, the Gates of the Arctic; and it’s about finding wonder and hope in places where that hope is nearl…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 35 - Brian Hebner 2:20:03

10d ago2:20:03

2:20:03

HUGE POP! is back with a new expanded format and the same killer content! This week, Donnie and Jimmy will deep dive on WWE Unreal, discuss the McAfee / Gunther story, talk about legendary tough guys, share their Pops and Flops and then you'll get an awesome uncensored interview with long time WWE / TNA referee Brian Hebner! Check it out!…

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Grace Neutral: transcending the tattoo universe with inclusivity and safety (Femme Fatale Tattoo) #616 1:22:13

8d ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by GRACE NEUTRAL, founder of FEMME FATALE TATTOO! Of course, as with all intros, it is impossible to sum up Grace by a role or a title. Grace is also a force of energy and natural spring of positivity in the wide world of the tattoo, as you will …

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Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V For Vendetta / Watchmen) • Friday Rewind 1:30:18

13d ago1:30:18

1:30:18

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Alan Moore, originally episode 3 from 2014-10-29. A huge episode in the Distraction Pieces canon, as Pip caught up with Alan - at time of publishing - over a decade ago in Alan's house. It was the early d…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 34 - Paul London 2:23:48

18d ago2:23:48

2:23:48

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from a former WWE Tag Team champion, and current MLW star, Paul London! London is one of the most candid people in the business, and for that reason, we KNOW you’ll love this interview. Also on this week’s show, we’ll breakdown all the top stories from Wrestlemania week, run a competitive …

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Climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 4) #615 55:30

16d ago55:30

55:30

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 4 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our fourth guest is climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON. Hopefully by now, if you've caught all four of the episodes in this miniseries (which will have slotted in seamlessly…

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #24 - When Jimmy Had BooBoo Face! 10:06

22d ago10:06

10:06

Happy Wrestlemania weekend everyone! There's been a lot of talk lately not just about the matches booked for Wrestlemania 41, but about the people who didn't get booked. Well, this caused Jimmy to reflect on the year when someone decided that he didn't need to be booked for Mania, and Jimmy wasn't too happy! Listen to this very honest story that Ji…

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John Cooper Clarke (The Bard Of Salford / The Luckiest Guy Alive / Chickentown) • Friday Rewind 58:00

20d ago58:00

58:00

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with John Cooper Clarke, originally episode 240 from 2018-11-21. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “If I was a band I would have split up years ago…” Hopefully you are aware of the fellow and h…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas - Episode 33 - Al Snow 2:58:43

25d ago2:58:43

2:58:43

Happy Wrestlemania Week everyone! To celebrate, Donnie and Jimmy are bringing you an Andre-sized episode! In addition to regular features like the weekly news and Pops and Flops, you’ll also hear their deep dive preview of the entire Wrestlemania two night card! PLUS you’ll hear our exclusive interview with former ECW, TNA and WWE legend – Al Snow!…

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Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 3) #614 46:12

23d ago46:12

46:12

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 3 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our third guest is Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID. A really great chance to hear from someone who could not be more involved with Greenpeace, in a capacity which has Areeba…

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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland 43:21

28d ago43:21

43:21

In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …

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JACK's FINAL RECORD STORE DAY 4:11

28d ago4:11

4:11

Jack Doyle played a huge part in restarting the Island's interest in vinyl when he started his Sound Records pop up shop in Onchan almost 10 years ago. Sound Records has grown and grown and is now the only Island retailer accredited for Record Store Day. But Jack is waving goodbye to the business this year, so Christy caught up with him - from the …

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #24 - When Refs are told to pop the boys! 11:14

28d ago11:14

11:14

This week, Jimmy Korderas talks about those times (usually at untelevised Live Events) when referees are told by management to act a little silly, keep the talent loose and have some fun. Jimmy talks about why this is very different from officials who love to stick their face in the camera and want to be seen as a character. Jimmy also talks about …

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CRAWLBOARD 24:36

1M ago24:36

24:36

Bram, Leo and Conrad from Crawlboard stopped by the studio to update us on their music and to play two tracks live in session.By Manx Radio

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Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon / Cimax / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind 1:12:33

28d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Sofia Boutella, originally episode 153 from 2017-05-31. A great catchup to - at time of typing - like 8 years ago, when Pip and Sofia met up in LA for this really nice conversation. A great time capsule t…

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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge 28:30

1M ago28:30

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This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 32 – Shelton Benjamin 2:26:33

1M ago2:26:33

2:26:33

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from one half of the current AEW Tag Team Champions, Shelton Benjamin. It’s VERY rare that Shelton ever does interviews like this, and this one is really special. Donnie and Jimmy both said it might be their favorite interview they’ve done so far! Shelton talks about everything from his ea…

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Climate journalist DAISY DUNNE (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 2) #613 50:23

30d ago50:23

50:23

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 2 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our second guest is climate journalist DAISY DUNNE. A really fascinating and inspiring chat here with Pip and Daisy, following on from last week's episode with James Ske…

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THE JESSE JANES JOIN US LIVE IN THE STUDIO 16:05

1M ago16:05

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Energetic, bluegrass, country, blues and folk quartet the Jesse Janes were with us in the studio this week. Hailing from Ireland and Liverpool, they play acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, whistle, percussion with 4-part harmonising vocals. The group popped into the Live Lounge to tell Siobhán all about their gig tonight at the Laxey In…

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Mike Skinner (The Streets / The Beats Recordings / The DOT) • Friday Rewind 1:16:40

1M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Mike Skinner, originally episode 20 from 2015-02-25. Mike and Pip caught up - at time of typing - over a decade ago (!) to check in on all things Streets, music, labels, life, the whole thing. A wide rang…

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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C. 14:39

1M ago14:39

14:39

"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…

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JUAN GARRETT TALKS 26TH SHENNAGHYS JIU 14:50

1M ago14:50

14:50

Shennaghys Jiu is BACK! The 26th instalment of the local festival kicks off in Ramsey tomorrow evening (Thursday 3 April). It gives young people the chance to play music, dance, and share Manx culture. Organiser Juan Garrett popped into the Live Lounge to tell Siobhán all about it. We also hear a sample of some of the Manx music which will be on of…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 31 – Jimmy Wang Yang 2:07:38

1M ago2:07:38

2:07:38

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from former WCW and WWE cruiserweight star, Jimmy Wang Yang! Yang (once known in WWE as Akio) has a fascinating story on getting into the wrestling world by stalking WCW stars when he was a teenager! He talks about the challenge he faced when meeting his heroes and even shared which WCW st…

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Just Stop Oil's JAMES SKEET (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 1) #612 53:50

1M ago53:50

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 1 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our first guest is JAMES SKEET of JUST STOP OIL. You likely had an instant reaction when you saw 'Just Stop Oil'. You may have also felt something when you saw the name …

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #23 - Nutshots from Melina 12:01

1M ago12:01

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This week, Jimmy Korderas takes us back in time to Judgement Day 2006. The opening match was Mercury and Johnny Nitro defending the tag team titles against Paul London and Brian Kendrick. Jimmy talks about how when the match was being put together, he had an idea for a spot that was actually used in the match, and then the aftermath that saw Melina…

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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL) 37:48

1M ago37:48

37:48

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…

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Martin Freeman (The Office/ The Hobbit / Fargo) • Friday Rewind 31:41

1M ago31:41

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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 Martin Freeman, originally episode 208 from 2018-05-30. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– From those younger, earlier days where we first met Martin in his classic role…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 30 – Mr. Kennedy 2:10:34

2M ago2:10:34

2:10:34

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, you’ll hear from former WWE United States Champion and former TNA World Champion – Missssssssterrrrrr Kennnnnedddddy… KENNEDY! We’ve been holding onto this one for a while, and we’re so excited to finally share it! In this exclusive interview, Kennedy is super candid and affable. We guarantee you’ll l…

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Alex Horne: a cosy broadcast from the Taskmaster caravan (Taskmaster / The Horne Section / No More Jockeys) #611 1:11:35

1M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by ALEX HORNE of TASKMASTER & THE HORNE SECTION! Looking back over Alex's previous appearance on Distraction Pieces, all those years ago back in 2017, it looks like this encore meetup happens in exactly the same way - in the caravan, under a revo…

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #22 - Meeting Stu 6:19

2M ago6:19

6:19

This week on Storytime with Jimmy, Jimmy Korderas follows up on his previous story, and shares details about the time he first met the legendary Stu Hart. The rumors you've heard about Stu are true, and if you're too young to have heard any Stu stories, you should definitely tune in! Don't miss these stories about the great patriarch of the famed H…

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EOIN MOLYNEUX's 12 HR GIG 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

He's doing it again! Popular Isle of Man musician Eoin Molyneux is going to perform for 12 hours at Quids Inn on April 19th to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man. He's also releasing two new songs to mark the occasion, both also raising money. He popped in to the Live Lounge to tell Christy all about it, to preview one of the new releases and to p…

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Kathy Burke (Where There's A Will There's A Wake / Blitz / Nil By Mouth) • Friday Rewind 1:24:48

2M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kathy Burke, originally episode 96 from 2016-05-03. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Such a nice chat with Pip and Kathy, as we get to join and listen in on all aspect…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 29– Vince Russo 2:20:14

2M ago2:20:14

2:20:14

This week, on Canada’s #1 wrestling radio show, Donnie and Jimmy will talk at length about the explosive John Cena and Cody Rhodes segment from RAW this week. To help them do it, they’ll bring a long time friend to sit in on the show. Legendary Canadian Hip Hop artist and former wrestling podcaster, Dan-e-o joins HUGE POP and he’s got plenty of tho…

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Joe Talbot (Idles): fighting the good fight, but peacefully #610 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by JOE TALBOT of IDLES for an encore episode! An in person episode for this follow up appearance, as the first time round was a Zoom-er in the heat of the lockdown times. So much has changed, for the band, for Joe himself, and the world on the wh…

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…

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MAD DADDY PERSIAN DOORMATS 24:18

2M ago24:18

24:18

Rockabilly punk blues band Mad Daddy join Christy in the Live Lounge to chat about the launch of their 2nd album on vinyl. We also chat with Persian Doormats, who will open for Mad Daddy at the the launch gig at Noa Bakehouse on 22nd March. Listen to Mad Daddy's music and catch up with the latest via their Bandcamp here.…

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Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy / Young Offenders / Mortal Engines) • Friday Rewind 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Robert Sheehan, originally episode 128 from 2016-12-17. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As ever it's a heavyweight slammer of an episode as this week's guest of honou…

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HUGE POP! with Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas – Episode 28 – Scott D’Amore 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

This week, Scott actually decided he wanted to sit in on an entire episode of HUGE POP! He gives his thoughts on the news, our Pops and Flops, responds to questions from the audience, joins the round table, and in the final segment, we talk to him about what’s going on with Maple Leaf Pro. They’re returning this weekend with two big events, March 1…

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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run 31:01

2M ago31:01

31:01

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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Kate Nash & Maedb Joy: sex work is work, and not exclusive to artistry #609 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by two very special guests - musician and actor KATE NASH and multi-discipline performer and activist MAEDB JOY! An absolutely crucial episode at any given moment, but especially poignant now with things as they are. This description will of cour…

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Storytime with Jimmy - Story #21 - Boom Goes Dynamite 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

This week, Jimmy Korderas shares the story about the night that changed the life of the Dynamite Kid forever. That December 1986 night, when he was injured in Hamilton Ontario, and never wrestled again. Well, Jimmy was there that night and he was with Dynamite as he flew home to get medical attention. Hear this 1st person account of a really diffic…

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Cosmo Jarvis (Shogun / Calm With Horses / Lady Macbeth) • Friday Rewind 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Cosmo Jarvis, originally episode 316 from 2020-03-11. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Following on perfectly from last week’s episode with Niamh Algar, in that she an…

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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…

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