Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip
Scroobius Pip
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.Available on acast, iTunes and all podplaces. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 16, 2026 • 58min
SUZY EDDIE IZZARD (The Tragedy Of Hamlet / Watson / Dr Jekyll) • Friday Rewind
Eddie Izzard, the acclaimed British comedian, actor, activist, and endurance athlete, discusses Victoria and Abdul, colonialism, privilege, and universal comedy. They explore transgender identity, sexuality, and social change, alongside the leap from stand-up to dramatic acting. Izzard also reflects on marathon running as activism, writing bold roles, and pursuing creative ambitions beyond comedy.
Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 32min
LEILA FARZAD • bring the truth and unblock the emotion (I Hate Suzie / Black Mirror / The Decameron) #691
Leila Farzad, the British-Iranian actor known for I Hate Suzie, Black Mirror and The Decameron, opens up about carving her own path through theatre, film and television. She discusses growing up between cultures, surviving rejection, the emotional truth behind her performances, and working on Black Mirror, The Marvels and Chaos. They also explore social media, political echo chambers, comedy and the search for meaningful roles.
Oct 9, 2026 • 1h 33min
KAE TEMPEST (Self Titled / Having Spent Life Seeking / The Line Is A Curve) • Friday Rewind
Kae Tempest, the British poet, rapper, playwright, novelist, and musician, discusses creative solitude, South London’s changing identity, and the journey from rap to spoken word and theatre. They explore building Sound of Rum, creating Brand New Ancients and Everybody Down, earning recognition across artistic scenes, European audiences, touring, and transforming concerts into immersive live shows.
Oct 7, 2026 • 1h 10min
SOPHIE DUKER • new book 'DONG' in early 2027! (Taskmaster / Fringe / House Of Games) #690
Sophie Duker, the sharp British comedian and writer known for Taskmaster, House of Games, and Edinburgh Fringe, joins for a lively catch-up. They explore artistic integrity, Palestine and celebrity politics, the evolving Hot Beef Injection show, Fringe accessibility, and joyful creative communities. Sophie also previews her debut novel Dong, shares writing habits, revisits Taskmaster rivalries, and imagines its book tour.
Oct 2, 2026 • 55min
PETER CAPALDI (Local Hero / The Thick Of It / Doctor Who) • Friday Rewind
Peter Capaldi, the Scottish actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker known for The Thick of It and Doctor Who, looks back on a remarkable career. He discusses Malcolm Tucker, accepting the Doctor role, Glasgow’s creative spirit, his artistic childhood, and discovering his connection to Lewis Capaldi. He also explores directing, crime drama, workplace culture, and life on major film sets.
Sep 30, 2026 • 42min
SHABANA AZEEZ • "My job is empathy" (The Pitt / The Airport Chaplain / Lesbian Space Princess) #689
Shabana Aziz is an Australian actor from Adelaide, known for The Pitt, The Airport Chaplain, and voicing Lesbian Space Princess. She discusses acting as an exercise in empathy, the surprising path to The Pitt, and balancing intensity with camaraderie on set. They explore nuanced representation, airport humanity, power and privilege, and the bold independent animation behind Lesbian Space Princess.
Sep 25, 2026 • 1h 28min
JAMES BUCKLEY (The Inbetweeners / White Gold / Mother's Pride) • Friday Rewind
James Buckley, the English actor, comedian, musician and YouTube creator famed for playing Jay in The Inbetweeners, joins a lively conversation about LA, acting and creative ambitions. He reflects on The Inbetweeners’ unlikely cultural impact, playing young Del Boy, rejecting inauthentic working-class roles, and the challenges of being mistaken for Jay. They also explore gaming, online anger, kindness and political tribalism.
Sep 23, 2026 • 1h 14min
RALF LITTLE • exploring where the processes of acting and being a human being combine (Hunting Alice Bell / Two Pints Of Lager... / Royle Family) #688
Ralf Little, the English actor, writer, and former footballer known for The Royle Family and Death in Paradise, discusses life on stage and screen. He explores escaping typecasting, the technical and emotional sides of acting, and how audiences complete live performance. They also unpack Hunting Alice Bell, online vigilantism, quitting Twitter, gender assumptions, masculinity, mental health, and learning to change your mind.
Sep 18, 2026 • 39min
RICHARD E GRANT (Withnail & I / Savage House / Gosford Park) • Friday Rewind
Richard E. Grant, the Swazi-born British actor celebrated for Withnail & I, Gosford Park and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, reflects on four decades onscreen. He discusses his Oscar nomination, instant chemistry with Melissa McCarthy, playing a lovable literary fraud, and the contrasting energies of Logan and Can You Ever Forgive Me? He also recalls Steve Martin, Swaziland, Star Wars, and his unusual two-watch habit.
Sep 16, 2026 • 60min
THE CATCH UP • ...with Buddy & Pip! #687
Buddy Peace, British producer, DJ, composer, and longtime creative collaborator, joins Scroobius Pip for a lively catch-up. They discuss lost valuables, unusual talents, acting and self-tapes, AI-generated voices, and representation for people who stammer. Also covered: podcasting workshops, awkward interviews, inspiring music, Tom Hardy’s mysterious rap album, and creating original film projects.
