Best Chris Martin Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Quick & Correct – Now What? (GWTW813) 9:56

1d ago9:56

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Earlier this week, I was writing a newsletter about how irrelevance comes for us all. I was looking at The Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum, which reports in-depth not only about jobs, but also the core skills necessary for today’s working environment and into the future. In the middle of the list of core skills in 2025 was …

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

1d ago1:02:47

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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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Clark's Very Bad Week – May 6, 2025 50:00

2d ago50:00

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Michael and Eric return from Los Angeles with stories from Universal Studios Hollywood's first-ever FanFest. Plus, brunch with Yoda himself (Piotr Michael), Clark spirals over the GTA 6 delay, and Michael considers taking conservatorship over Lola. 0:00 Back from LA 2:17 Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights 26:53 Clark's No Good Weeks 31:54 Clark's Sp…

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S5 Ep34: Joe Weller's MUDMANIA Story + The Most CURSED Ep Ever? Scams, Car Crashes & Joe Leaves The Show?! 1:12:48

4d ago1:12:48

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Weller talks about his trip to Uganda, Theo talks the Boston Marathon and Luke turns 29?! However... Joe leaves the show, Theo s***'s himself and Luke starts a fire. WAFFLIN' Podcast by Joe Weller, Theo Baker & Luke Martin. Comment below what you think we should talk about next! #WafflinMafia LISTEN TO WAFFLIN' ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/…

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“The Little Things Tickle Me” with gough (GWTW812) 51:31

6d ago51:31

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Today on the show for the 22nd time and to celebrate our 7th anniversary with copper and wool is the Australian filmmaker, gough. He is the purveyor of jokes and awkward pauses, appropriately inappropriate mockumentaries about any topic he chooses (nothing is sacred and no one is safe), and the comedic genius behind BeernutsProductions.com. Gough j…

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Stuart Laws: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner 1:22:15

6d ago1:22:15

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It’s the season finale, and it’s time for Bennifer! No, not that Bennifer. We’re talking about the sequel duo: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner — and things are getting messy. Gráinne and Chantal have called in Alias superfan and casual observer of all things Affleck, Stuart Laws, to help make sense of this rebound for the ages. From Daredevil to th…

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

6d ago44:38

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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 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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On My Mind (GWTW811) 6:47

8d ago6:47

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It’s been a month since my last monologue and I’ve got a lot on my mind. That’s why starting this week, I’m changing the release schedule of Getting Work To Work back to what it was before I burnt out and paused the show last year: monologues on Wednesdays and interviews on Fridays. This allows me to continue lining up interesting conversations wit…

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

8d ago1:22:13

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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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Best of MZ – 4.29.25 27:03

9d ago27:03

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Kevin Costner calls the show (2020). Then, Clark meets “the most famous person in the world” (2021). A woman fell into a dumpster taking out her trash (2024). Plus, Michael tries to make a dinner reservation (2022). Get more show at MZNOWBy Michael Zavala

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Emergency Episode! Jojo Siwa, Kath Ebbs & Chris Hughes 52:40

11d ago52:40

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STOP THE PRESS! Another celebrity breakup has rocked our world, so Gráinne and Chantal dropped everything to bring you this emergency episode on a Sunday morning. Karmas a bitch, and she's with us right now as we dive into the end of the relationship between 'gay pop princess' Jojo Siwa and influencer Kath Ebbs. We cover all the ins and outs that l…

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S5 Ep33: Spencer FC’s LIFE SAVING Ayahuasca Experience & Why He’s Selling Hashtag United 😳 2:08:10

11d ago2:08:10

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In this week's episode Spencer FC tells us about his incredible Ayahuasca story and how it changed his life, how much Hashtag United is worth and the boys reminisce about the good ol' Wembley Cup days. Who remembers the Weller Wanderers?! WAFFLIN' Podcast by Joe Weller, Theo Baker & Luke Martin. Comment below what you think we should talk about nex…

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“Freedom to Create & Live” with Pia Leichter (GWTW810) 53:58

13d ago53:58

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I believe that conversations show up when you need them the most; I needed today’s episode. Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about creativity, the creative process, and business, but I haven’t spent enough time on the subject of life. That’s what today’s guest really explores in this episode. Pia Leichter is a creative partner, coach, author of We…

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Nikki Druce: George IV and Caroline of Brunswick 1:23:08

13d ago1:23:08

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Put on your best powdered wig, pour a generous brandy, and brace yourself for scandal as we revisit one of history's messiest royal romances: the unholy matrimony of King George IV and Caroline of Brunswick. It’s a love story makes Charles and Diana look dull. Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate welcome special guest Nikki Druce, the undisput…

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

13d ago1:30:18

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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 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

15d ago55:30

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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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Best of MZ – 4.22.25 35:56

16d ago35:56

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Michael talks about going to the bathroom for the first time since his accident (2018). Then later, Mark and Michael head to Clark’s Court over the Snyder cut! (2020). Plus, Chris Sapphire quits his job after only two months. (2006) Get more show at MZNOWBy Michael Zavala

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S5 Ep32: Joe’s Secret Admirers EXPOSED 👀 Theo Meets Central Cee?! + Luke’s Mushroom Trip GONE WRONG 🍄 1:18:55

18d ago1:18:55

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In this week's episode we answer some absurd listener questions, question Theo about his behaviour in the recent Drew McIntyre episode, we accidentally uncover a secret gay forum thirsting over Joe and Luke tells us about his AWFUL mushroom trip. Send in your deep, dark, embarrassing confessions and questions to [email protected] and your entry co…

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“Dumbify” with David Carson (GWTW809) 48:09

20d ago48:09

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Is it possible to get smarter by thinking dumber? That’s the premise of Dumbify, a weekly newsletter by today’s guest, David Carson. David is an entrepreneur and marketing innovator who applies unconventional thinking to how businesses solve problems. In our conversation, he unpacks what dumb thinking is, the evolution of Dumbify—from collecting pa…

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Southwest Airlines Makes Passengers Wait 5 HOURS For An 11 Minute Flight? 2:39

21d ago2:39

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Southwest Airlines made headlines after a flight headed to Dallas Love Field had to land at DFW due to brake issues. But instead of letting passengers off and shuttling them just a few miles across town, they made them wait FIVE HOURS... only to fly 11 minutes to the final destination. Would YOU wait 5 hours for an 11-minute flight?…

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Alice Hopkins: Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin 1:12:57

20d ago1:12:57

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Light a pungent candle, get yourself comfortable perched on a jade egg, and prepare to consciously uncouple as The Way They Were dives into the iconic noughties love story of Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin. Just remember, nobody said it was easy... Hosts Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate welcome BBC Radio 1’s early-morning queen Alice Hopki…

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

20d 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

22d ago46:12

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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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All Bone, No Thugs with Vinnie Corrales – April 15, 2025 1:18:37

24d ago1:18:37

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Comedian Vinnie Corrales joins the show and shares how heartbreak, a trip from Costa Rica, and a girl with improv class tickets led him to comedy. Eric Star breaks down his Gemini-Taurus duality, Vinnie shares his Rubik’s Cube pick-up trick, and Michael Zavala explains why you can’t solve a Rubik’s Cube (or life) by only looking at one side. Also, …

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S5 Ep31: OUTRAGEOUS Joe Turns on AUDIENCE, AB's Private DMs EXPOSED & We Have a Singing Contest! 1:24:40

25d ago1:24:40

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It's finally happened, our supreme leader Joseph Weller has reached his final form as he channels his inner John Cena ahead of his wrestling debut in Uganda. We react to the multiple, embarrassing DMs AB sent the Wafflin' IG back in 2020 and we finish off with a singing competition... Will Luke actually take part? Tune in to find out. Send in your …

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“The Magic of Human Creative Energy” with Vincent Wanga (GWTW808) 52:22

27d ago52:22

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Today I’m talking with Vincent Wanga about the magic of human creative energy. Vincent is an executive creative leader, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Art of Direction: Personal Perspectives on the Path to Creative Leadership. Our conversation begins and ends with a focus on the future. What is our place as creatives in a technological worl…

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Paul F. Tompkins and Janie Haddad Tompkins: Captain & Tennille 1:17:07

28d ago1:17:07

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They thought that love could keep them together, but not even a Captain could weather this romantic storm. So pour yourself a piña colada, weigh anchor, and yacht rock into the night for the spectacular 100th episode of The Way They Were! Our very own centurions, Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate, are joined by comedy power couple Paul F. T…

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

27d ago1:12:33

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

29d 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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Best of MZ – 4-8-25 28:30

1M ago28:30

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Michael took on a stand up comedy protégé (2016). Then later, Hermit the Toad stops by the studio (2017) and the show attempts to find Crissy a date for Valentines off of Backpage (2010). Get more show at MZNOWBy Michael Zavala

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#259 - John Congleton (Record Producer, The Paper Chase) 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

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Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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S5 Ep30: WWE’s Drew McIntyre Gives Joe a BRUTAL Reality Check & Theo CONFESSES his true feelings for Luke. 1:42:17

1M ago1:42:17

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On this week’s episode we welcome WWE superstar Drew McIntyre into the studio. The first and only British champion in WWE history, Drew gives a behind the scenes look at the harsh and brutal world of professional wrestling whilst giving Joe an honest assessment of his wrestling potential. Stick around for PART TWO for some classic Wafflin’ as the b…

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“The Art of Rewriting” with Kelley Baker (GWTW807) 53:28

1M ago53:28

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I’m talking to my good friend Kelley Baker about the art of rewriting. Kelley is an accomplished filmmaker, sound designer, and author. We got together to record a couple film-based conversations for my other podcast, Beyond Your Imagination, and before we got down to business talking about Frank Zappa, Sparks, and Werner Herzog, I asked if we coul…

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Has Severance Lost the Plot? 2:47

1M ago2:47

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Severance Season 2 delivers a powerful finale, but does the season as a whole live up to the hype? This breakdown explores whether the show has lost its narrative edge. With slow pacing, questionable detours, and hints of stalling, is Severance still on track — or starting to fall apart?By Michael Zavala

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Eleanor Morton: Princess Margaret & Lord Snowdon 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

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Pour yourself a gin, pop on your pearls, and dust off your stiff upper lip as hosts Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate peer behind the velvet curtains of royal heartbreak in this special episode of The Way They Were. Joining them for a jolly good gossip is comedian, author, and undisputed queen of feminist history books, Eleanor Morton. Toge…

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

1M ago1:16:40

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

1M ago53:50

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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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Just Some April Fools with Shawn Lapree – April 1, 2025 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

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Shawn Lapree joins the show this week and talks about her adventures moving from South Central to Dallas. Michael and Eric reminisce about getting lost in sketchy parts of LA looking for a Walmart. Plus, the show debates the most overrated restaurants, from In-N-Out to Waffle House, and Michael explains why he trusts a Waymo more than human drivers…

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S5 Ep29: INTENSE Luke CONFRONTS Theo & Joe Calls Out The Fans In The Last Ever Episode... 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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Wafflin' Mafia we heard you. In this episode we address the backlash to our last episode. Send in your deep, dark, embarrassing confessions and questions to [email protected] and your entry could be used in our next video! WAFFLIN' Podcast by Joe Weller, Theo Baker & Luke Martin. WAFFLIN' INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wafflinpodcast/ WAFFLI…

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Big Dreams & Small Realities (GWTW806) 13:08

1M ago13:08

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I want to talk about something that affects every single creative person alive today: why we need to embrace both big dreams and small realities. Last night, I went to a local meetup for filmmakers. It was a good group, I met some nice people, but as I was reflecting on filmmaking in general, the questions began: Why do independent filmmakers who h…

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Jonn Elledge: Jeremy Corbyn & Diane Abbott 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

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Crack open a tin of M&S cocktails and hop aboard the love train, because this week we’re diving into a political pairing that’s had more ups and downs than the Spring statement. Yes, it’s the low-key, long-rumoured, and quietly history-making relationship between Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott. Joining Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate to u…

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

1M ago31:41

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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 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

1M ago1:11:35

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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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Michael's 4D Adventure – March 25, 2025 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

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It’s Clark’s birthday, and Michael celebrates by accidentally giving him questionable gummies. Michael recounts his wild experience with a 4D movie theater that left him shaken, stirred, and soaked. Eric and Michael plan their next Hollywood adventure, Clark reveals the strange origins of the DeLorean, and the crew debates Pixar’s creativity crisis…

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S5 Ep28: Joe Weller vs Logan Paul at Wrestlemania?! Carnage in Dubai and Theo Calls Out Chris MD 1:20:47

2M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

It's been a busy few weeks... A surprise birthday trip to Dubai, An Impaulsive appearance, Malfoy meeting the original Malfoy and a ChrisMD video victory. Tune in to hear all about it. Send in your deep, dark, embarrassing confessions and questions to [email protected] and your entry could be used in our next video! WAFFLIN' Podcast by Joe Weller,…

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#258 - The Promise Ring Documentary (Dan Didier, Sam Macon) 34:38

2M ago34:38

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Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help! https://www.thepromiseringdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepromisering_documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tom Mullen

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“The Best Part of the Internet” with Christopher Butler (GWTW805) 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

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I’m talking with one of my favorite people in the world about a bunch of interesting topics ranging from old tech, new promises, and platforms of argument and despair to the traits of makers, the search for clarity and ownership in a digital world, and perhaps the biggest question of all: What kind of world do we want to live in? Christopher Butler…

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Michelle Shaughnessy: Sylvester Stallone & Brigitte Nielson 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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This week, we're getting into a real Rocky romance—the kind with muscles, shoulder pads, and more drama than the entire Rambo franchise. Yes, it’s the short, wild, and gloriously roided-up love affair between Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen. Helping Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate make sense of it all is the effortlessly glamorous…

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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

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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 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

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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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