Best Michaela Mae Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Knight Trilogy: Trauma, Fear, Identity, and Becoming Who You Are with special guest Landon Sommese 1:51:32

10d ago1:51:32

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In this cinematic, psychology-packed episode, Ms. Michaela Mae is joined by longtime friend and fellow filmmaker Landon Sommese for a full, conversational deep dive into Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises — the entire Christopher Nolan trilogy. This isn’t a recap. This is a psychological breakdown of a man shaped by trauma, f…

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Christmas Drinks w/Musa Okwonga & Polarbear • Part 2 of 2 #650 52:07

4d ago52:07

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 2 of 2! Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts…

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Christmas Drinks w/Musa Okwonga & Polarbear • Part 1 of 2 #650 55:46

1d ago55:46

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 1 of 2! Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts…

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Peas and Kombucha (Feat: Hey Fran Hey) 1:43:16

5d ago1:43:16

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Happy Holidays!!! This week Jade and Keia welcome Hey Fran Hey back to the kitchen table for some sister time and collective reflection. Sit with us to unpack a wild year and what we’ve learned along the way. --- Be sure to catch up on all things Fran and The Friendzone https://www.instagram.com/heyfranhey/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyfranhey https:…

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Stephen Merchant (The Office / Logan / Fighting With My Family) • Friday Rewind 1:25:58

6d ago1:25:58

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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 Stephen Merchant, originally episode 255 from 2019-02-27. Original writeup below: “…you realise you’re sort of somewhere between Rocky and A Star Is Born” An absolute legend right here, in not only TV, st…

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TV Of The Year 2025 w/John & Joel (of The Dream Factory podcast) #649 1:22:23

8d ago1:22:23

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by John & Joel of the wonderful Dream Factory podcast to talk TV of the year for 2025! Not a "top 10" as such, this is more of a run-down of a lot of the incredible TV that we have been blessed with this year, in what has turned out to be a very …

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It Feels Good To Talk About Our People (Feat: Tracie Mae) 1:58:16

13d ago1:58:16

1:58:16

Jade and Keia are joined at the kitchen table by longtime sister friend, OG YouTuber, and Creative Director Tracie Mae to discuss all things grief management this holiday season. Sit with us. --- Support TracieMae https://youtube.com/@traciemae https://www.instagram.com/therealtraciemae https://www.instagram.com/thedepressionnest https://www.tiktok…

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Bill Bailey (Vaudevillean / Black Books / Buzzcocks) • Friday Rewind 1:03:44

13d ago1:03:44

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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 Bill Bailey, originally episode 292 from 2019-10-16. With Bill’s new appreciation of the early morning start, and enjoying those gems that are the early hours of the day, he joins Pip for some ace earlier…

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You are not lazy. 20:12

14d ago20:12

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae gets honest about one of the most common self-accusations we make: “I’m lazy.” But what if laziness… isn’t actually the problem? Recorded after a couple weeks away from the mic, this episode dives straight into a perspective shift that hit Michaela like a lightning bolt just before launching the show — a shift that…

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Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648 59:59

15d ago59:59

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous musician and icon INFINITE COLES! For those unfamiliar, yes Infinite Coles is the son of Ghostface Killah of Wu Tang - just to address that particular genetic detail! Though Infinite is in no way staying in what we now know as the…

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Untempered Messaging (Feat: Jenan Matari) 2:20:40

20d ago2:20:40

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This week , Jade and Keia welcome award winning Palestinian American author and media strategist Jenan Matari to the kitchen table to discuss stories and storytelling as tools of advocacy, resistance, and liberation. Join us. --- To Learn More About Jenan’s Work and Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden Visit Website: https://www.jenanmatari.com/ Inst…

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Jordan Gray (Transaction / Tall Dark Friend / Edinburgh Fringe) • Friday Rewind 1:18:18

20d ago1:18:18

1:18:18

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Jordan Gray, originally episode 57 from 2015-09-09. Jordan's been a long term friend (and Tall Dark Friend) of the podcast and Pip for many years, and seeing their development in not only career but perso…

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Bilal Zafar: can't knock the hustle, or the day job (Got A Problem Mate podcast / Cakes special / Twitch) #647 1:03:36

26d ago1:03:36

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by show pal, comic and podcaster BILAL ZAFAR! A return mission for Bilal who is always welcome aboard, and a lovely chance for anyone less acquainted to become fast friends. Bilal's carving out a really special and unique path in comedy, mixing t…

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25 | It's time to come out of the closet...(no not that one) 22:00

24d ago22:00

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Book with me: https://stan.store/msmichaelamae There are all kinds of closets you can come out of — sexual, political, and then… there’s the spiritual closet. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae finally tells the story she’s hinted at for years: the moment she realized she could no longer hide or water down the intuitive, spiritual, energetic part of…

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Self Esteem (A Complicated Woman / Prima Face / Prioritise Pleasure) • Friday Rewind 59:26

27d ago59:26

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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 Self Esteem, originally episode 455 from 2022-06-01. Original writeup below: A huge episode right here, spraypaint-style in content in that it contains so much more than the runtime might suggest. The mag…

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Ben Foster: the quest to find the character vibration (Christy out 28th Nov) #646 38:02

29d ago38:02

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous actor BEN FOSTER! Ben's been making a huge amount of power moves out there on the big screen, and carries an unmistakeable presence which makes each role totally unique. Whether you started off on the marvelous Hell Or High Water,…

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Favorite Things, Luther’s Version, Not Julie’s 1:19:57

1M ago1:19:57

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“It’s Timmmme!!!!!!” or whatever Mariah Carey said. Join Jade and Keia for as they share their favorite brands and items for the holidays. Let’s love on ourselves, our loved ones, and our community by investing and re-investing in Black women owned/Black owned Brands. We’re grateful for all of you this holiday seasons. --- Jamaica Relief Funds http…

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Why is Taylor Swift so Popular? My Psychological Analysis. 8:34

1M ago8:34

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Everyone has an opinion about Taylor Swift… but very few people talk about why she resonates so deeply, so widely, and so consistently across generations. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae breaks down Taylor Swift’s cultural popularity through the lens of psychology — identity, belonging, emotional attachment, storytelling, parasocial relationships…

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Benjamin Zephaniah (writer / poet / actor / 1958-2023) • Friday Rewind 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

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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 Benjamin Zephaniah, originally episode 353 from 2020-11-11. Original writeup below: Pure enjoyment from the Birmingham legend as he and Pip catch up and talk about all things poetry but so much more… Begi…

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Alex Winter: a lifelong excellent adventure (Bill from Bill & Ted / Lost Boys / Adulthood) #645 45:22

1M ago45:22

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the legendary actor and director ALEX WINTER! As you will of course know, Alex was Keanu's co-star in the Bill & Ted series which is something he does not shy away from, but there is a whole lifetime of being a fully rounded person since then.…

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Stay Curious (Feat: Jasmine Imani) 1:44:56

1M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

Join Jade, Keia and entrepreneur, strategic consultant and CEO, Jasmine Imani at the kitchen table for a compelling conversation about entrepreneurship, curiosity, and the courage to trust your intuition and bet on yourself. Sit with us --- To learn more about Jasmine Imani Website: https://imaniimani.studio/ Instagram: @imaniimani.studio -- Jamaic…

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Yer a Wizard, Harry: what no one tells you about having a spiritual awakening 10:08

1M ago10:08

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Everyone online loves to romanticize spiritual awakenings — the intuition, the downloads, the clarity, the “gifts.” But almost no one talks about the very real, very human side of it. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae breaks down what a spiritual awakening actually is, why so many people misunderstand it, and what really happens when your intuition…

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Hail Mary Treatments for Dogs: Natural Healing Treatments EVERY dog owner needs to know 38:11

1M ago38:11

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Send us a text When conventional vets say “there’s nothing else we can do,” that’s when these treatments step in. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae breaks down the holistic “Hail Mary” treatments every dog owner should know about — from energy medicine to cutting-edge therapies that give dogs a second chance at life. You’ll learn about the treatmen…

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Liam Howlett (The Prodigy) • Friday Rewind 1:43:12

1M ago1:43:12

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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 Liam Howlett, originally episode 237 (a 2 parter) from 2018-10-31. Original writeup below: “…I like tension in music… and I think the stage is where it manifests itself…” A rare one right here folks, as L…

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From Pen to Published: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your First Book 38:25

1M ago38:25

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae pulls back the curtain on what it’s actually like to go from idea to “published.” She shares the messy middle most people don’t talk about — the emotional highs, creative lows, and the identity shifts that come with turning your story into something real. Whether you’re halfway through your first draft, staring at …

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Edgar Wright: the man behind The Running Man returns! (The Running Man / Baby Driver / Scott Pilgrim) #644 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined once more by the phenomenal director and true film lover EDGAR WRIGHT! Edgar is what we call a friend of the podcast. He can come and sleep on the couch at a moment's notice, we'll help him move house, drive him to the airport, whatever he wants.…

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Chaos of my Parts ( Feat: Michaela angela Davis) 1:36:32

2M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

Jade and Keia are joined by writer, stylist, creative director, image activist and icon Michaela angela Davis. Sit with us to discuss Tenderheaded, a love note from Ms. Michaela to us that explores the tensions of visibility and vulnerability, privilege and marginalization, legacy and loss. Don’t miss it. --- Jamaica Relief Funds https://bio.site/w…

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3 Things I Learned Writing My First Memoir (And What No One Tells You) 12:26

1M ago12:26

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Writing a memoir isn’t just about telling your story — it’s about surviving it twice. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares the three biggest lessons she learned while writing her first memoir, The Barn off of Colfax Lane. From navigating the emotional landmines of writing about trauma to figuring out who to trust with early drafts, she reveals …

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IVDD in Dogs: Recovery without Surgery 44:08

2M ago44:08

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Send us a text When your dog is suddenly in pain, can’t walk, or loses mobility, it’s terrifying — especially when surgery feels like the only option. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae dives into IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) — what it is, why it happens, and how recovery without surgery is possible through a holistic approach. Drawing from he…

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Helen Chamberlain (Soccer AM / animal rescue hero) • Friday Rewind 1:13:39

2M ago1:13:39

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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 Helen Chamberlain, originally episode 171 from 2017-10-04. Original writeup below: A real lovely one this week as Pip properly catches up with his old mate and TV presenting legend Helen Chamberlain! "No-…

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Celebrating 40 Years of Back to the Future with Landon Sommese 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae sits down with her longtime friend Landon Sommese to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future — one of the most iconic films ever made. Together they unpack why this movie still hits home four decades later — from Marty and Doc’s unforgettable friendship to George’s life-changing moment of courage. They…

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Harry Baker: your poet best friend! (pre-order the new book 'Tender' now / Something Borrowed podcast) #643 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the absolute whirlwind of joy and good vibes, the poet HARRY BAKER! A meeting which is also a reunificiation, as Pip and Harry go back a good many years in the scene. Admittedly their time has been separated over the years, but that's the beau…

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Rest Your Understanding 1:19:47

2M ago1:19:47

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Jade and Keia gather around the kitchen table for a candid conversation on the history, existence, and evolution of “brain rot” and defending against our own cognitive decline. Sit with us. --- Jamaica Relief Funds https://bio.site/walkgoodjamaica?fbclid=PAZnRzaAN2NhtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxVIAC3NjXUoc3Td_jcACzouQzbXcnxetffjqOKdPSk4P9fYSmULXAiuDVp9_aem_…

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You don't have a problem. You have a pattern. 25:49

2M ago25:49

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In this deeply relatable episode, Ms. Michaela Mae flips the script on self-blame and healing by challenging the idea that you have “problems.” You don’t have a problem — you have a pattern. Michaela shares real, unfiltered stories (yes, even a little TMI) about breaking her phone habits, identifying emotional loops, and discovering how the subcons…

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Akala (rapper / poet / activist / author) • Friday Rewind 1:44:23

2M ago1:44:23

1:44:23

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Akala, originally episode 65 from 2015-10-28. Original writeup below: Pip and Akala cover lots in this in depth and honest chat, including the history of racism throughout Shakespearean text, the developm…

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Craig Mazin: delivering script notes and dropping science on the small and big screen (Chernobyl / The Last Of Us / Scriptnotes Podcast) #642 1:14:56

2M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the incredible screenwriter, showrunner, producer and dungeon master CRAIG MAZIN! Craig is a self proclaimed Pipster! Which bodes incredibly well as an opening gambit right there... This is such a treat of an episode which anyone possessing an…

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Palette Cleanser 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Join Jade and Keia for a quick sister checkin featuring The Black Girl Hug Experience Card Game. Grab a snack and sit with us. Check out the Black Girl Hug Experience Cards https://www.blackgirlhug.com/product-page/the-black-girl-hug-experience www.blackgirlhug.com Fact Checking Resources: https://www.factcheck.org/ https://www.snopes.com/ https://…

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The PROBLEM with the LET THEM Theory 6:14

2M ago6:14

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks the viral “Let Them Theory” popularized by Mel Robbins — but with her own nuanced twist. She explains why, for people on a healing journey, “just letting them” can quietly turn into emotional avoidance and self-numbing. Michaela explores the difference between freedom and bypassing, showing how true peace c…

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I quit caffeine, and it changed my life. 24:36

2M ago24:36

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In this episode, Michaela Mae shares her raw and honest journey of quitting caffeine — not as a productivity hack, but as a healing experience. What started as a simple experiment turned into a powerful look at addiction, intuition, and nervous system regulation. Michaela unpacks the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of going caffeine-free …

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I quit caffeine, and it changed my life. 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Michaela Mae shares her raw and honest journey of quitting caffeine — not as a productivity hack, but as a healing experience. What started as a simple experiment turned into a powerful look at addiction, intuition, and nervous system regulation. Michaela unpacks the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of going…

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Armando Iannucci (The Death Of Stalin / In The Loop / Veep) • Friday Rewind 49:04

2M ago49:04

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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 Armando Iannucci, originally episode 174 from 2017-10-24. Original writeup below: Responsible for an insane amount of some of the greatest UK comedy since the 90's, including the writing and production of…

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When you realize you're going the wrong direction, it's okay to turn around. 23:46

2M ago23:46

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In this heartfelt episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks how pride can quietly act as a shield — keeping us headed in the wrong direction long after we know it’s time to turn around. Through stories of wrong turns (literally and metaphorically), Michaela shares how a drive through Oregon, a conversation with a friend, and a quote from Yoda all led her t…

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Dissecting Disfluency (w/ Cherry Burns) #641 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip discusses the broad topic of disfluency with journalist CHERRY BURNS! Those of you familiar with Pip's Twitch channel and the community within might well be familiar with Cherry, but if not, all is well as here is your formal introduction! Although their r…

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I Wish I Had Space To Talk About It (Feat: T-Kea Blackman) 1:51:06

2M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

Jade and Keia are joined by peer recovery specialist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur T-Kea Blackman for an enlightening conversation about suicide, Black suicide prevention, and the power of peer support. Disclaimer: This episode discusses suicide and mental health crises. If you’re struggling, please call/text 988 or reach out to Crisis Text Li…

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Self-Sabotage Doesn’t Exist. Self-Protection Does. 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae reframes one of the biggest myths in self-development: the idea of self-sabotage. What if you’re not sabotaging yourself at all — you’re protecting yourself? Michaela dives into the psychology and physiology behind “stuck” behavior — showing how our nervous system, subconscious mind, and emotional bo…

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Self-Sabotage Doesn’t Exist. Self-Protection Does. 35:32

2M ago35:32

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae reframes one of the biggest myths in self-development: the idea of self-sabotage. What if you’re not sabotaging yourself at all — you’re protecting yourself? Michaela dives into the psychology and physiology behind “stuck” behavior — showing how our nervous system, subconscious mind, and emotional body are wired to…

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There is no decision void of consequences. 4:03

2M ago4:03

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In this short and sweet episode, Ms. Michaela Mae explores the truth that every decision comes with consequences — even the ones we think are “perfect.” She reframes the idea of perfection through a new lens: not as flawless, but as to make better. Through her signature storytelling and down-to-earth humor (with special appearances by Tank and Will…

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The Mission Impossible Mindset: What Tom Cruise taught me about making the impossible, possible. 14:05

2M ago14:05

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks what Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise, and the Mission Impossible franchise taught her about courage, creativity, and what we really mean when we say something’s “impossible.” From her accidental Tom Cruise obsession (thanks, Landon 😉) to her love for Rogue Nation and Top Gun Maverick, Michaela uses film and psycholo…

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Kevin Smith (Mallrats / Chasing Amy / Clerks) • Friday Rewind 49:58

2M ago49:58

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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 Kevin Smith, originally episode 302 from 2019-12-04. Original writeup below: SNOOCHIE BOOCHIES! What a joy this is… While it is a slightly shorter episode, Pip could hardly turn Kevin down now could he…? …

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The power of ONE decision. A lesson I learned from George McFly. 25:07

2M ago25:07

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In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae proves that movies are one of the best personal-growth tools we’ve got. Inspired by Back to the Future (and a hilarious tangent about Elvis 👀), Michaela shares how films helped her see the subconscious patterns running her life — and how one single decision can reshape your destiny. She breaks down why movies aren’…

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