Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip Irvine Welsh • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #420
Nov 24, 2021
Irvine Welsh, the iconic author of Trainspotting, discusses his deep connections to Edinburgh and its vibrant storytelling culture, reflecting on his journey from music to writing. He shares insightful observations on fame, including the emotional impacts it has on creative lives, and the complexities of social media as both a gift and a burden. Welsh also dives into themes of cultural identity, urban storytelling, and his latest project, the series Crime, offering a peek into his unique creative process and the challenges of adapting stories for the screen.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Fame and Fandom in Creative Careers
02:06 • 3min
Tales of Edinburgh: From Festivals to Film
04:55 • 20min
Reflections on Culture and Identity
25:06 • 12min
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
36:59 • 5min
Creative Reflections in a Time of Isolation
42:16 • 3min
Reflections on a Creative Conversation
45:31 • 2min