Best Rise To Offend Podcasts (2025)

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Sarah Snook | Trump Fawns Over Saudi Crown Prince, Profiteers on Middle East Trip Amid GOP Backlash: A Closer Look 27:44

1d ago27:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans disapproving of Trump's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar before speaking with guests Sarah Snook and Glenn Howerton. Then, Sarah Snook talks about how physically taxing it is to play 26 characters in her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray and reuniting with her Succession co…

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Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror) • Friday Rewind 44:13

17m ago44:13

44:13

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Charlie Brooker, originally episode 275 from 2019-06-26. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– …but don’t by any means think that Black Mirror is a one man show, as Charlie himself will ensure…

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Tony Gilroy | Trump Faces GOP Revolt Over Qatar Bribe, Middle East "Corruption Tour": A Closer Look 28:34

3d ago28:34

28:34

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's cartoonishly corrupt plan to accept a $400 million dollar luxury jet-slash-bribe from Qatar getting flak from Republicans. Then, Tony Gilroy talks about collaborating with his brothers on their Star Wars prequel series "Andor" and exploring different genres with each episode of the series before sharing the story…

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Goldie Lookin Chain: straight outta Newport (Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do) #618 59:22

2d ago59:22

59:22

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by RHYS & EGGSY of GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN! Pip is joined by 2 remaining members of the Newport rap crew whose classic jam "Guns Don't Kill People (Rappers Do)" will surely be in your mind already... If you're unfamiliar, that would be a really good …

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Olivia Munn | Trump Slammed for Qatar Bribe, Caves on China Tariffs, Insults Pirro and Oz: A Closer Look 25:22

4d ago25:22

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding a rambling press conference where he defended accepting a blatantly corrupt gift from a foreign country and talked about his decision to de-escalate his trade war against China. Then, Olivia Munn talks about how she celebrated Mother's Day, finding out that the name she gave her daughter was actually her mo…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXIII (Episode 135) 15:32

9d ago15:32

15:32

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Natasha Lyonne | New Pope Criticized JD Vance; Conclave Upstages Trump's Underwhelming U.K. Trade Deal: A Closer Look 25:55

9d ago25:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump announcing a meaningless trade deal with the United Kingdom, which is the first deal he's reached after claiming he already had 200, and him getting upstaged by the new pope. Then, Natasha Lyonne talks about blending in with New York City crowds with Jeremy Allen White after leaving the Met Gala, standing be…

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Will Ospreay (professional wrestling royalty) • Friday Rewind 1:11:21

5d ago1:11:21

1:11:21

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Will Ospreay, originally episode 98 from 2016-05-17. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– You are cordially welcomed, and tripley so, as we tiptoe ever closer to the Distraction Pieces milest…

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Anna Wintour & A$AP Rocky | Carney Tells Trump Canada "Not for Sale," Trump Offends Catholics with AI Pope Image: A Closer Look 26:04

10d ago26:04

26:04

Seth takes a closer look at Canada's prime minister, Mark Carney, telling Donald Trump that Canada will never be the 51st state. Then, Anna Wintour and A$AP Rocky talk about the theme for the 2025 Met Gala and break down some iconic looks from Diana Ross, Janelle Monáe, Ayo Edebiri and more before talking about surprise performances from the event …

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Failing In Plain Sight (a solo Pip update) #617 1:02:47

7d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip catches you up on what's been developing in his section of the film making world. Saying 'Pip catches you up" is a very broad sweep of an expression actually. If you follow Pip on socials and have been charting the moves in his making of 'Area Of Oustandin…

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John Oliver | Trump's Rant About Dolls & Strollers Exposes MAGA's Hypocrisy on Economy, Health Care: A Closer Look 26:10

12d ago26:10

26:10

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump becoming obsessed with the idea that children only need one or two dolls as a response to his tariffs leading to higher costs and shortages. Then, John Oliver talks about watching Will Ferrell stay in character while performing Ferrell's cut SNL sketch in Second Chance Theatre, a version of SNL in the U.K. b…

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A Closer Look Back: Trump 2.0 - The First 100 Days 45:29

13d ago45:29

45:29

In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast series “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile recaps the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, how it compares to the “golden age” Trump promised, and Trump’s record-low approval ratings. Sal is joined for this episode by guest Emily Erotas, the Supervising Produce…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXII (Episode 134) 13:47

15d ago13:47

13:47

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Zarna Garg | Trump Ousts Waltz After Signal Scandal, Says Kids Don’t Need Toys Affected by Tariffs: A Closer Look 23:56

16d ago23:56

23:56

Seth takes a closer look at turmoil and confusion in Trump's White House after he announced he was moving his scandal-plagued national security adviser to a different job. Then, Zarna Garg talks about raising her children in New York City, touring with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and her relationship with her mother-in-law. See Privacy Policy at https…

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Mary J. Blige (What's The 411? / The Umbrella Academy / Queen of Hip Hop Soul) • Friday Rewind 44:38

12d ago44:38

44:38

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Mary J. Blige, originally episode 252 from 2019-02-13. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “…When you give your all, you win…” Absolute solid gold crown wearing greatness for you here, as Pi…

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Tina Fey | Trump Blames Biden for Shrinking Economy as Tariffs Cause Recession Fears: A Closer Look 25:44

17d ago25:44

25:44

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump holding a rally and sitting down for an interview to mark his first 100 days in office. Then, Tina Fey talks about touring with Amy Poehler, trying to make Will Forte seem like a normal man in her Netflix series The Four Seasons and incorporating the SNL dresser Donna Richards into her SNL50 Q&A bit. See Pri…

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Grace Neutral: transcending the tattoo universe with inclusivity and safety (Femme Fatale Tattoo) #616 1:22:13

14d ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by GRACE NEUTRAL, founder of FEMME FATALE TATTOO! Of course, as with all intros, it is impossible to sum up Grace by a role or a title. Grace is also a force of energy and natural spring of positivity in the wide world of the tattoo, as you will …

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Martha Stewart | Trump's "Horrible" Record-Low Poll Numbers and Insane Time Magazine Interview: A Closer Look 25:49

19d ago25:49

25:49

Seth takes a closer look at President Trump arresting judges, disappearing U.S. citizens, detaining students for their political opinions, defying Supreme Court orders and more. Then, Martha Stewart talks about what sets Yes, Chef! apart from other cooking shows, writing her 101st book on gardening tips for people of all skill levels and getting he…

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Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V For Vendetta / Watchmen) • Friday Rewind 1:30:18

19d ago1:30:18

1:30:18

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Alan Moore, originally episode 3 from 2014-10-29. A huge episode in the Distraction Pieces canon, as Pip caught up with Alan - at time of publishing - over a decade ago in Alan's house. It was the early d…

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Climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 4) #615 55:30

21d ago55:30

55:30

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 4 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our fourth guest is climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON. Hopefully by now, if you've caught all four of the episodes in this miniseries (which will have slotted in seamlessly…

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John Cooper Clarke (The Bard Of Salford / The Luckiest Guy Alive / Chickentown) • Friday Rewind 58:00

26d ago58:00

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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 John Cooper Clarke, originally episode 240 from 2018-11-21. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “If I was a band I would have split up years ago…” Hopefully you are aware of the fellow and h…

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Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 3) #614 46:12

28d ago46:12

46:12

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 3 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our third guest is Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID. A really great chance to hear from someone who could not be more involved with Greenpeace, in a capacity which has Areeba…

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Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon / Cimax / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Sofia Boutella, originally episode 153 from 2017-05-31. A great catchup to - at time of typing - like 8 years ago, when Pip and Sofia met up in LA for this really nice conversation. A great time capsule t…

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Tim Robinson | Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days Amidst Economic Chaos: A Closer Look 24:46

1M ago24:46

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump pausing most of his devastating tariffs for 90 days after the White House said he wouldn't be pausing any tariffs. Then, Tim Robinson talks about the tight ship he runs in his Spider League group chat, Seth not being able to let a lull happen during dinner and his film Friendship. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…

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Climate journalist DAISY DUNNE (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 2) #613 50:23

1M ago50:23

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 2 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our second guest is climate journalist DAISY DUNNE. A really fascinating and inspiring chat here with Pip and Daisy, following on from last week's episode with James Ske…

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Tracee Ellis Ross | Trump's Wall Street Allies Turn On Him Amid Stock Market Chaos; Protests Sweep Nation: A Closer Look 25:01

1M ago25:01

25:01

Seth takes a closer look at the stock markets wildly swinging as Donald Trump single-handedly unleashes chaos on the U.S. economy with his unhinged tariff plan. Then, Tracee Ellis Ross talks about photoshopping herself into photos of a family vacation, the concept behind her solo travel show Tracee Travels and getting to film an episode of Black Mi…

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Late Night Lit: Natalie Margolin | Josh Duboff 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

In the latest edition of Late Night Lit, Late Night Supervising Producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to playwright Natalie Margolin about her recent play All Nighter. Sarah also chats with Josh Duboff, author of the new book Early Thirties. Plus, Seth's mom Hilary Meyers offers her recommendation for your next read. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Bill Burr | Trump's Insane Tariff Plan Tanks Stock Market, Risks Economic Collapse as Prices Rise: A Closer Look 36:51

1M ago36:51

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump implementing massive tariffs on almost every country in the world, raising prices for American consumers, escalating a pointless trade war with allies and pushing the economy into a self-inflicted meltdown. Bill Burr talks about making his Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ross with Michael McKean, confronting Eddie…

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Mike Skinner (The Streets / The Beats Recordings / The DOT) • Friday Rewind 1:16:40

1M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Mike Skinner, originally episode 20 from 2015-02-25. Mike and Pip caught up - at time of typing - over a decade ago (!) to check in on all things Streets, music, labels, life, the whole thing. A wide rang…

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Rachel Maddow | Rob Delaney | Musk and Trump Lose Big in Wisconsin After Spending Millions to Buy Votes: A Closer Look 39:55

1M ago39:55

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Seth takes a closer look at the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, trying to buy a seat on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. Then, Rachel Maddow talks about Americans standing up and protesting the Trump administration, Elon Musk spending millions on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court vote and the White House investigating the Signal group chat l…

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Just Stop Oil's JAMES SKEET (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 1) #612 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 1 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our first guest is JAMES SKEET of JUST STOP OIL. You likely had an instant reaction when you saw 'Just Stop Oil'. You may have also felt something when you saw the name …

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Nathan Lane | Trump Plots Unconstitutional Third Term, Signal Scandal Grows, Musk Whines About Walz: A Closer Look 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump and Elon Musk implementing their vision of an authoritarian government run by and for billionaires by snatching people off the street, sending people to foreign jails and dismantling programs that working people depend on. Then, Nathan Lane talks about his awkward interaction with Kevin Costner during rehearsals fo…

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Martin Freeman (The Office/ The Hobbit / Fargo) • Friday Rewind 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Martin Freeman, originally episode 208 from 2018-05-30. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– From those younger, earlier days where we first met Martin in his classic role…

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Alex Horne: a cosy broadcast from the Taskmaster caravan (Taskmaster / The Horne Section / No More Jockeys) #611 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by ALEX HORNE of TASKMASTER & THE HORNE SECTION! Looking back over Alex's previous appearance on Distraction Pieces, all those years ago back in 2017, it looks like this encore meetup happens in exactly the same way - in the caravan, under a revo…

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Corrections: The Podcast — Volume LXXIX (Episode 129) 13:53

2M ago13:53

13:53

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kathy Burke (Where There's A Will There's A Wake / Blitz / Nil By Mouth) • Friday Rewind 1:24:48

2M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kathy Burke, originally episode 96 from 2016-05-03. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Such a nice chat with Pip and Kathy, as we get to join and listen in on all aspect…

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Joe Talbot (Idles): fighting the good fight, but peacefully #610 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by JOE TALBOT of IDLES for an encore episode! An in person episode for this follow up appearance, as the first time round was a Zoom-er in the heat of the lockdown times. So much has changed, for the band, for Joe himself, and the world on the wh…

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Parker Posey | Trump's Tesla Stunt Flops as Stock Falls Again, Musk Admits "Difficulty" Amid Losses: A Closer Look 28:43

2M ago28:43

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Seth takes a closer look at Tesla's stock continuing to drop amid plummeting sales and nationwide protests over Elon Musk's role in dismantling the federal government. Then, Parker Posey talks about perfecting her North Carolina accent for her role in The White Lotus, struggling with the heat in Thailand while filming the show and the time she yell…

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Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy / Young Offenders / Mortal Engines) • Friday Rewind 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Robert Sheehan, originally episode 128 from 2016-12-17. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As ever it's a heavyweight slammer of an episode as this week's guest of honou…

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Michael Kosta | Trump Shills for Tesla at White House as Sales Plummet, Musk Loses Billions: A Closer Look 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaging in a flagrantly corrupt pact to funnel money to each other as Tesla's stock continues to plunge. Then, Michael Kosta talks about co-hosting The Daily Show, the time he accidentally fell and dropped his baby days before playing a charity tennis match with Andre Agassi and writing about …

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Kate Nash & Maedb Joy: sex work is work, and not exclusive to artistry #609 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by two very special guests - musician and actor KATE NASH and multi-discipline performer and activist MAEDB JOY! An absolutely crucial episode at any given moment, but especially poignant now with things as they are. This description will of cour…

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Amanda Seyfried | Trump Won't Rule Out Recession as Markets Plunge; Musk and Rubio Clash in White House: A Closer Look 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Seth takes a closer look at the markets falling dramatically as Donald Trump refuses to rule out a recession amid rising prices and confusion over his on-again off-again trade war. Then, Amanda Seyfried talks about going viral for playing Joni Mitchell on the dulcimer on The Tonight Show, desperately wanting to have llamas on her farm and why all o…

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Corrections: The Podcast — Volume LXXVIII (Episode 128) 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Susan Morrison | Trump Caves on Tariffs as Markets Drop, Faces Backlash for Firing Veterans: A Closer Look 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump’s trade war causing financial markets to fall dramatically as consumer prices continue to rise while he also faces backlash for firing thousands of veterans. Then, Susan Morrison talks about selling her book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live before getting Lorne Michaels onboard, being a fly on the wa…

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Cosmo Jarvis (Shogun / Calm With Horses / Lady Macbeth) • Friday Rewind 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Cosmo Jarvis, originally episode 316 from 2020-03-11. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Following on perfectly from last week’s episode with Niamh Algar, in that she an…

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Gov. Maura Healey | Trump Confronted by Al Green Over Medicaid Cuts, Lies About Social Security: A Closer Look 32:42

2M ago32:42

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump delivering the longest presidential address to Congress in modern history where he threatened to destroy Social Security. Then, Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts talks about the unconventional way her grandmother ensured she was born over New England soil, her thoughts on Donald Trump's address to Congr…

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John Robins: the many moods of podcasting, mental health, and Wordle (Elis & John / How Do You Cope / Howl) #608 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by comic and podcaster and friend to us all, JOHN ROBINS! A naturally evolving podcast which goes from subject to subject while remaining focused and sober at all times. It's almost as if the two people being recorded are podcast professionals. W…

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Kate Hudson | Trump's Disastrous Meeting with Zelenskyy; Graham's Brazen Ukraine Flip Flop: A Closer Look 28:27

3M ago28:27

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump and JD Vance's uncomfortable and tense meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Lindsey Graham going from praising Zelenskyy to calling for his resignation. Then, Kate Hudson talks about her Running Point character being based on the president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss, realizing she wanted to be…

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Florence Pugh (We Live In Time / Midsommar / Don't Worry Darling) • Friday Rewind 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Florence Pugh, originally episode 188 from 2018-02-07. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A powerful conversation, full of energy and positivity and just pure satisfying…

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Frank Carter: becoming a Sex Pistol and living a thousand lives (Gallows / Ratlesnakes / Pure Love / Rose Of Mercy) #607 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by frontman of Gallows, Rattlesnakes, and now Sex Pistols, FRANK CARTER! It's been a very hectic decade, with a huge amount of the good being balanced out by the bad, but Frank's been present through it all and managed to keep one of the coolest …

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