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

This week Pip is joined by actor, writer and director EMERALD FENNELL!

An excellent chat with the very awesome Emerald, whose work you will likely have caught up with over the past few years in any one of her many capacities. Playing Camilla on The Crown, writing on Killing Eve, or writing and directing 2020's brilliant Promising Young Woman. Here we catch up with Emerald in promotionland to hear about her new film Saltburn, which we'll see in cinemas around mid-November. But as you will know from this podcast, it's not as basic as simple promotion - Pip gets into a lot of the mechanics of Emerald's world, including process, world building, reference, inspiration, small and big screen, casting, personal idea hierarchies, and so much more. It's a real pleasure to hear about it all in depth, so set aside some time to really enjoy this one. You shall!

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

This week Pip is joined by commentator, activist and rapper LOWKEY!

This is Lowkey's second appearance on Distraction Pieces, in what feels right now like a section that ought to be there every episode. Lowkey is very well versed on matters involving Israel and Palestine and the situation past and present, so this episode was recorded a day before it was released to be as up to date as possible. Pip caught up with Lowkey at 10pm on a Monday, and if you heard his previous appearance, you'll know that this is the kind of episode where you'll almost want to keep a pen and pad nearby to take notes. Of course it's good to have a wide range of views and opinions, but it's fair to say that Lowkey has a very well informed and sharp understanding of history and a present awareness that not everyone does. So in a time where you can hear random unfiltered opinion (and often opinion which wasn't invited either), it's a relief to have some sane, balanced and calm tones to hear on what's going on. Let's leave it to the episode to speak for itself but definitely give this one some time and attention, and by all means share far and wide.

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

This week Pip is joined by documentary and film maker AODH BREATHNACH!

Just quickly - a little assist on pronunciations when talking about this episode - AODH is like a capital 'A', and BREATHNACH is like 'Brennok'. In case you need it! Also - trigger warnings in this episode for knife crime and trauma, in case these subjects cause discomfort for you.

Aodh is a skilled and experienced documentary producer, who has recently completed one of the tougher productions in his career - one centred around his own lived experience as a survivor of knife crime. A heavy and tough sounding viewing for sure, involving a traumatic period in the director's life (and one shared, unfortunately, with many) - but listening to Aodh talking about how he handled it, the ramifications and echoes, and the world he now navigates is an inspiring and positive thing indeed. This violent side of society doesn't pop out of nowhere, and it's interesting hearing about the tremors, potential causes and some of the accelerants that are in the mix with it all. There are also many activists and organisations out there offering assistance, which will be linked below. Be sure to watch Aodh's doc 'Scars' on BBC, and engage in the rest of what he's doing too. Some great work being done.

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

This week Pip is joined by director, screenwriter and producer PHILIP BARANTINI!

This episode has been hinted at for a minute now, and anyone who's picking up crumbs on the acting breadcrumb trail will already be aware that Stephen Grahame is essentially the spiritual godfather of this whole podcast. Well DPP fam, here's Philip - a frequent Stephen collaborator and fellow Liverpudlian, who has spent his fair share of time on both sides of the camera. What's so cool about this chat is that it only goes to further prove how much humanity and basic decency there is in film making. We sometimes see and hear examples to the contrary, of course, but this just makes those in the industry who are caring and feel no need to make these vulgar displays of ego shine brightest. Enjoy this lovely chat with Philip and Pip, and watch Boiling Point in film and television series incarnations at your nearest convenience!

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

This week Pip is joined by writer and director (of 'Host' and more) JED SHEPHERD, and also Chris and Stu from Hardcore Listing!

A celebration of all things slept on TV shows, and many of these you will be forgiven for never having heard of them in your life (I definitely hadn't heard of a bunch). Jed has a new short film on Netflix called 'Flashback' starring your very own Pip, so peep that and all future goodies from him, watch Host (now you've heard the behind the scenes stuff!), and check some of the slept on underground TV hits if you get a moment!

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Mentions (forgive lack of links - they count towards the character limit):

THE MAXX • ADRIAN MOLE • RED DWARF • EERIE INDIANA • GARTH MARENGHI'S DARK PLACE

PETE & PETE • STRANGERS FROM HELL • FREAKYLINKS • LOVE / HATE • UNDERBELLY • THE TICK

Further refs: Murderfalcon • Ray Cokes • Liquid Television • Smeg Heads podcast • Salt (Jed and Alice Lowe)

Man To Man with Dean Learner • Pleasurewood Hills • Alice In Borderland

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

This week Pip is joined by the incredible actor and all round "forced Buddha" STEVEN OGG!

A delightful episode which has so much goodness in it, it feels like we have a series on our hands right here. You'll likely know Steven from one or more of his many unique roles in TV and film, but whatever the deal, just come by and drop in on two cool people having a super-chill chat with pure greenlight all the way for positivity. The ideal way to start your day if you're in one of two places: you started on a good foot and are already feeling great, or you're in a funky spot and need some good vibes swung your way. And of course you'll get to hear all about Steven's process, theory, rituals, and how he conducts / directs energy and lifeforce through him on a day to day basis. Enjoy this one, and fingers crossed for more of these to come! And watch Boiling Point for heck's sake!

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

This week Pip is joined by brilliant actor and podcaster LAURA CHECKLEY!

We catch Laura at a really exciting time of life, having been recently married which has also led to greater revelations about the good old fashioned work - life balance. It turns out Laura can take time off after all! I'm sure a lot of us can relate to how huge that revelation can be. On top of all this goodness, Laura expands on an attitude of luck and gratitude, the writers strikes in the US, being a natural born mimic from a really early age, Brit School and the acting ladder, podcasts and comedy beginnings. And if this is your first time encountering Laura, don't be shy - look at the links below and get involved. ENJOY!

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Hello!

Pip here, coming to you DIRECT with a little episode of thanks.

Barely needs a description to be honest.

I don't know what links and stuff Buddy normally puts in here so that's the end of the description.

Byeeeeeeee byebyebyebye

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

This week Pip is joined by neuropsychologist and author ANDY MITCHELL!

A wildly interesting chat with Pip about not just the broad area of psychedelics, but the culture surrounding them and some of the modern spins on it all that we might be encountering on our travels. With all the wide world of psychedelics, it's really fascinating to hear about the side that sometimes doesn't get looked at, and to get some light shone on it with a slightly different perspective. A refreshing and neutral take too, without a huge amount of baggage hitched onto the wagon. Loads of angles, ideas and takes in fact, so definitely add this to your greater explorations! And check Andy's book too - link below...

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

This week Pip is joined by actor and director OTTO BAXTER!

...and joined by PETER BEARD and BRUCE FLETCHER of course. The trio here are responsible for the horror film 'The Puppet Asylum', and the documentary about Otto and the making of said film, 'Otto Baxter: Not A F*cking Horror Story'. Otto lives with Down Syndrome, which is of course not the main focus of this ace human but something that has had an affect on his world since birth. It's a great thing to hear about the making of the feature and the documentary, and a cool way of looking at such a creative outpouring. In this chat you hear the loud and proud Otto himself and from the directors involved who make a great pyramid of setup, explanation, discussion and general fun. At times you might notice that it's not the most calm, meditative and laidback ride BUT please don't let that draw you away - it's a really cool look at the world of Otto and the worlds Otto has created. Enjoy!

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