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Distraction Pieces, with Scroobius Pip, is one 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, Karl Pilkington, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more. Available on acast, iTunes and all good podcast outlets. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture. If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakers Online - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continu ...
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Mousse T. on his Top Five tracks; Yes, Horny & Sex Bomb, and some surprises° Mousse T., born Mustafa Gündoğdu, renowned German DJ, record producer, and songwriter, is celebrated for his contribution to the house music scene. Here he talks about his Top Five tracks. Please share and subscribe! Mousse T. rose to international fame with his 1998 hit s…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by creative / creator and Twitch legend JAMES HOUSTON aka 1030 for a very special episode... Those more up on the Twitch universe will know 1030 for sure as the hands-on tech creator who is very much a part of the greater community of good people…
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Albert Hammond's career spans over five decades, characterized by his exceptional talent as both a performer and a songwriter. His early work in the 1960s included co-founding the British band The Family Dogg, which achieved moderate success. However, it was his solo career in the 1970s that propelled him to international fame. To watch on YouTube …
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by host, comic, writer and podcaster BEC HILL! One of those long time coming podcasts that even Pip thought had taken place in our 500+ episode history... It's so very welcome though and a very important piece filled in the puzzle, as Bec is a tr…
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On Part 2 of the Carl McIntosh interview (Loose Ends) we conclude the story which sees the band split, and Carl gives his opinion today on former members Jane and Steve. Both parts are available as audio and YouTube podcasts. To see this interview on YouTube use these links.... For Part One use this link: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23z…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by activist, Twitch pro and all round treasure from Scotland PICKLEBEE aka BETH DOUGLAS! You may have seen the word Twitch just there and perhaps figured that this would be a podcast all about Twitch. Dear listener this is indeed not the case, an…
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Part 1 of the story of Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends. If you want to watch this interview go here: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23zjxKzS⁠ Part 2 is also now online. Loose Ends formed in 1980 when Carl McIntosh, a native of London, England, met Steve Nichol and Jane Eugene (then Loose End). The trio quickly gained attention with their disti…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by multi-appearance trophy holder but most importantly, wide ranging awesome actor, JOHN BRADLEY! The acting part is of course more important than the amount of appearances but it's nice to know that John has a home at Distraction Pieces. With th…
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For Groenalund's Martin Gerke, music is a time machine with which one can travel to the year 1979 in order to reshape the future from there. This was for Martin, ABBA's best year. Not only is their music reminiscent of ABBA, Martin uses the same techniques in the studio to recreate their authentic sound, and has even worked Janne Schaffer, known fr…
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Belouis Some on his TOP FIVE songs - the list is below with youtube links to watch them, but to find out his number one you'll have to watch the podcast.⁠ ⁠ YouTube link to watch the interview; https://youtu.be/Xnlz-njHeFQ?si=7k_E6zPp3v71zd8j⁠ ⁠ Charismatic British singer-songwriter, Belouis Some, carved out a niche for himself in the music industr…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by comic, host, podcaster and writer SUZI RUFFELL! Those of you thinking "Wait, has Suzi not been on yet?" would be forgiven in an instant, as yes indeed you would have thought a Suzi appearance would have been completed by now. But no! Through s…
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Discover the untold ABBA story of Sweden's greatest guitarist, Janne Schaffer. Learn about his incredible journey and his impact on the iconic band's sound. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden, a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his versatile and innovative style. He ros…
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A new documentary of Ace of Base, directed by Jen von Reis has been released. Siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, along with their friend Ulf Ekberg, took the world by storm in late 1992 with their record-breaking debut album Happy Nation (Later reissued as The Sign) Watch on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/zfsTAWzjyNk?si=ufF2V9jJYA5-zwHI If y…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined for a second time by the zen master actor ED SKREIN! Dedicated listeners will remember the refrain of Ed's original appearance on here - "Why the fuck not?" - a mantra that will hopefully have provided a nice ass-kicking to get things done, or mo…
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Continuing the ABBA themed shows as we approach Eurovision, this is the story of ABBAMANIA -THE SHOW, an electrifying tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA that dazzles audiences with its energetic performances and faithful renditions of ABBA's greatest hits. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: The story of how ABBA won EUROVISION …
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by return awesome guest, comic, podcaster and author SOFIE HAGEN! A fantastic meeting of minds for second time round, as Pip catches up with Sofie to talk about all things that have happened since the first go around! Although it's very fair to s…
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An amazing interview that highlights the importance of the cover band. Their role in helping ABBA'S revival. How they played for the Queen, and even more bizarrely, for Putin, and how they became one of the most successful tribute acts in the world. Please share and like this interview! https://youtu.be/cnlDDpGZaAk?si=MEbkm6cxn5Pz-X69 This is the s…
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Ralf Hildenbeutel, electronic music maestro and sonic architect, lauded for his work in the 90s with Sven Väth, has carved out a successful career in film music, including his highly acclaimed soundtrack to the new Netflix series SUPERSEX. ⁠ ⁠ The latest podcast covers his whole life, including his masterful work with Sven Väth, his work with other…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by YOU! The listeners... It's an April 2024 edition of ASK PIP! I wouldn't dare blow the spot on what you're about to hear BUT - just so you're aware of what zones might get a look-in, you can expect to hear topics including: actor pay and how mu…
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NOTE - Photo Ola Lager (Premium Rockshot) It's 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, and leading up to this year's event, I'm running a series of interviews around the theme.⁠ ⁠ First up is ABBA authority Carl Magnus Palm telling how ABBA won Eurovision - what led up to the competition, the genesis of the song Waterloo and wh…
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Bill Sharpe, British keyboardist and composer, was a founding member of the jazz-funk group Shakatak. Born in 1952, Sharpe developed a love of the piano at an early age, studied music at University, and after a period of being in a band with Trevor Horn, formed Shakatak with Nigel Wright, Roger Odell and Keith Winter. With vocals from Jill Saward, …
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friend and comrade in music and life, B. DOLAN! You will have surely heard if not every appearance from B on here, then at least the previous one which went into what life has looked like for him since the pandemic. In a nutshell, it's been a …
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Evan Spiliotopoulos, reveals the ups and downs on the way to become a Hollywood Screenwriter.⁠ ⁠ Best known for Beauty and the Beast which starred Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans, Spiliotopoulos was born in Greece, left as a teenager to go to the University of Delaware to study film theory, followed by a Masters Degree in Screenwriting at t…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the positive ray of musical light that is BOBBY VYLAN! 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 know with Distraction Pieces and the work Pip does / has do…
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Leee John has chosen some great tracks for FIVE OF THE BEST. At the moment Leee has a new album out - INTIMATE GLOW - where the IMAGINATION singer has collaborated with BILL SHARPE (Shakatak), their first release is Take Me Back.⁠ In FIVE OF THE BEST Leee choses five tracks that have influenced him over the years. To watch on YouTube go here: https…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by UK acting treasure WUNMI MOSAKU! Proper acting business right here with this episode - this is total nectar for those who appreciate the visual arts and the world of TV and cinema. Wunmi has been holding it down on the acting circuit for a min…
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Kid Moxie; New Vangelis? Everyone from Gahan to Badalamenti has or wants to work with this rising star! Kid Moxie is a mesmerizing force in synth-pop and electronic music. Born Elena Charbila, she creates haunting melodies complimented by pulsating beats, a mix of the nostalgic and modern, drawing inspiration from new wave and dream pop. Want to wa…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by grime great and Roll Deep affiliate MANGA SAINT HILARE! A lovely chat with a grime star who shows both confidence and humility at the same time, in what seems like equal amounts. A quick scan through his videos and IG will reveal that he has t…
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Have you ever considered what it must be like to be in a BoyBand? Travelling the world, performing to adoring fans, hanging out with your mates? Benjamin Boyce of Caught in the Act tells his story. To watch this podcast on YouTube - go here: Benjamin Boyce was a member of the 90s pop group "Caught in the Act." Formed in 1992, the group gained popul…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the actor writer comic multi-hyphen rocking legend that is JOHN POINTING! A wonderful catch up with two people that get along famously and always have very entertaining chats, which certainly bodes well for a podcast episode of people talking!…
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Dr. Robert, born Robert Howard, is a British musician and lead vocalist of the band The Blow Monkeys. Emerging in the 1980s, the band found success with their distinctive blend of pop, soul, new wave. and Dr. Robert's socially conscious lyrics, all hallmarks of the band's soulful sound. Their hits included "Digging Your Scene" and "It Doesn't Have …
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Bonus time as Pip makes the pyramid of power with fellow podcasters JOHN & JOEL for the TV SHOWS OF THE YEAR! * Succession spoiler around 27m - I've added a mini jingle to let you know when... It's about 2-3 minutes long to be on the safe side so BE WARNED if you've yet…
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the incredible film maker and director GARETH EDWARDS! Gareth is responsible for some of the most visually impressive movies in recent memory, and his story stems from creating lo-fi special effects on a consumer-grade bedroom PC. You've llike…
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Producer Alexx Antaeus was recently recognized with a Grammy for Best Reggae Album alongside Julian Marley for their collaboration on "Colors of Royal". Their work seamlessly blends reggae with electronic and experimental sounds, showcasing Antaeus's exceptional talent and creative vision. Full YouTube interview link here: Please share and like. ht…
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Five of the Best with Papa Dee!⁠ Here he talks about the songs he's been written, covered but most of all been involved in. SPOILER; The list of all FIVE in no particular order are below. For his favourite you'll have to listen to the podcast. ⁠ Here's the link to watch on YouTube;⁠ Please share https://youtu.be/empAMx4I6hI?si=uCD6Rx_in1MKM_8T Let …
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