For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
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Stephen Merchant Podcasts
Distraction Pieces with Scroobius Pip is one of the UK's biggest and longest running independent podcasts. Previous guests include Michael Fassbender, Mary J Blige, Stephen Graham, Florence Pugh, Spike Lee, Lena Headey, Stewart Lee, Kathy Burke, Dizzee Rascal, Aisling Bea, Kano, Adam Buxton, Vicky McClure, Peter Capaldi, Michaela Coel, Louis Theroux, Tim Key and many more. Available on acast, iTunes and all podplaces. Download, subscribe, rate & review now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri ...
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A free and occasional podcast from Ricky Gervais.
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The Ricky Gervais Show on XFM is where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant first met Karl Pilkington. The trio, who have been talking drivel ever since, later went on to create one of the most downloaded podcasts in history. (Updated Episode Links)
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The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense ta ...
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A podcast series about History, Occultism, Espionage, Secret Societies, Conspiracy and High Weirdness. Hosted by Dr. Richard B. Spence and co-host Stephen Austin.
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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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Unroll the film reel and grab your popcorn! Welcome to the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST – formerly We Need To Talk About Movies – where host Trev dives deep into the captivating world of cinema. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or just love a good movie night, this podcast delivers over 100 episodes of fun, insightful film talk. From breaking down directors’ debut films to exploring the golden eras of the 70s and 80s, Trev leaves no stone unturned. So for movie history, film trivia, and director ...
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I Like Films is a new podcast from Jonathan Ross, who unsurprisingly, turns out to really like films. He likes talking about films, talking to the people who make films, and of course, watching films. Listen as Jonathan meets the movers and shakers at the forefront of the cinematic world, hearing all about their latest releases, and what life is like in the motion picture industry.
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A podcast that goes behind the scenes of ecommerce businesses and their custom online stores. We talk to ecommerce merchants of all stripes—from companies who are just starting out with no idea what they’re doing to seasoned veterans making millions a year. Vendors, services, and other ecommerce experts—they’ll be here too. All the secrets of planning, building, and maintaining successful online businesses are revealed. And along the way, we get to know some of the brightest minds in ecommer ...
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We've all got sad little lives at the moment, LET'S TALK ABOUT IT! This podcast is brought to you by the mind of Asim Chaudhry aka Chabuddy G, it will be filled with special guests, music/film/tv discussion, a bit of politics, and most importantly BANTER! #WhatASadLittleLifePodcast YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PuzarygU5s&feature=youtu.be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Podcast about the stories of Indiana's Jewish past by the Indiana Jewish Historical Society(IJHS) Hosted by Michael Brown. IN Jewish History explores different Historical perspectives from academics and primary source interviews, and we look at how Indiana's Jewish Community played a significant role in shaping Indiana's past. The generous support of the Leonard & Marion Freeman Charitable Fund funds the Jewish History Podcast. It was produced with help from Hannah Benchik, Jill Weiss Simi ...
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We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about! Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.
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The Podcast Show that looks into the darkness and heaviness of Depression and how to get back to the light and ease of authentic self-Expression. I'll interview therapists, scientists, shamans, personal coaches and people that went through depression and came out of it and many more. We will be touching on subjects as trauma, low self-esteem, emotional (un)awareness, fear, depression and other reasons for low energy and an unfulfilled life. We learn about the causes and what actionable steps ...
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Stephen Merchant (The Office / Logan / Fighting With My Family) • Friday Rewind
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1:25:58emocleW, 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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Stephen Merchant: Being The Awkward Guy & Letting Go Of THE OFFICE
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1:14:45Multi award–winning writer, actor and director, Stephen Merchant joins Romesh for a hilarious conversation about his career. They discuss how The Office reshaped comedy, why Tim and Dawn still land, Stephen’s shift into drama, his quest for “flow state," and why he regrets always playing the awkward guy.A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Li…
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Ricky Gervais: Roasting Celebrities At The Golden Globes & Giving Millions To Animal Charities
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1:35:07As co-creator of era-defining titles such as The Office and Extras, followed by hits including Derek and After Life, Ricky Gervais has left his mark as one of the most successful comedians on the planet. Speaking to Romesh, he explains why writing and workshopping stand-up comedy remains one of his greatest loves, how hosting the Golden Globes coul…
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2025 Roundup w/Joe Talbot & Grace Neutral • Part 2 of 2 #651
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57:55Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 2 of 2! Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the ye…
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2025 Roundup w/Joe Talbot & Grace Neutral • Part 1 of 2 #651
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1:08:46Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 1 of 2! Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the ye…
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Rick and Stephen dive into the bizarre case of the “Gulf Breeze Six,” a group of U.S. Army intelligence analysts who deserted their post in Germany in 1990—traveling to Florida in search of divine instructions, secret knowledge, and perhaps the end of the world. FOLLOW US: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrangeAsItSeemsPodcast Spotify: https://o…
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Unexpected, unfiltered, and ...unhinged? Our Thursday episodes featuring Romesh alongside his mum Shanthi have provided us with some of the most hilarious moments of the year. We're revisiting her best bits, including advice on girlfriends, erotic dreams, and why meringues are more saucy than you think. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Li…
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In his final episode, Larry looks back on the podcast’s journey, reminiscing about favorite episodes and key moments along the way. He reflects on how the show evolved sonically and personally and expresses his gratitude to the listeners and contributors who've shaped it over the past five years. Host: Larry Wilmore Producers: Devon Renaldo and Bra…
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Christmas Drinks w/Musa Okwonga & Polarbear • Part 2 of 2 #650
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52:07Welcome, 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
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55:46Welcome, 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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Chris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't Care
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1:04:15How many mince pies is too many? Standup comedian, actor, writer and BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, joins Romesh on the show this week – and gets subjected to a taste test. They talk about the fear and exhilaration of Chris' experience as the first blind contestant on Strictly, why "not caring" is the best thing you …
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Larry sits down with acclaimed TV writer and restaurateur Phil Rosenthal to discuss his latest venture, Max & Helen’s. Phil reflects on his years creating ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ his unexpected pivot from television to the food world, and why diners remain the heart of food culture. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Phil Rosenthal Producers: Devon Rena…
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What does Shanthi really want this Christmas? Romesh is joined by Shanthi for a festive episode full of gifts, jokes, surprise guests and the kind of family conversations that only happen at Christmas. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Shanthi’s favourite Christmas song 03:44 Christmas wishes 06:07 A surprise gues…
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TV Of The Year 2025 w/John & Joel (of The Dream Factory podcast) #649
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1:22:23Welcome, 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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Bret McKenzie: Flight of the Conchords, Lord Of The Rings Cameos & Oscar Win
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1:12:07Is comedy music the hardest art form to perfect? Comedian, actor and Oscar-winning musician Bret McKenzie — one half of the legendary Flight of the Conchords — joins Romesh to unpack life at the funny end of songwriting. From winning awards for work “Disney didn’t even like” on The Muppets, to touring his “serious” new album Freak Out City, Bret sh…
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Jon Lovett on the State of the World
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1:08:40Larry is joined by podcast host Jon Lovett for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the world. They discuss Trump, Democratic front-runners, health care, Lovett’s personal experience with GLP-1 medications, and much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Jon Lovett Producers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choic…
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Bill Bailey (Vaudevillean / Black Books / Buzzcocks) • Friday Rewind
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1:03:44emocleW, 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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Trying Weird Food Combos & Why Moving Abroad is a Mistake!
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24:27This week on the podcast, Shanthi and Romesh help listeners with advice on family dilemmas and resolve some of their own – covering everything from coming out, to following your partner abroad for love. They don’t always agree! A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Shanthi's Nails 01:34 Shanthi's Favourite Sitcoms 05:53 Stand Up …
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Infinite Coles: show me to your crowd (son of Ghostface Killah / Black Girl Magic / SweetFaceKillah) #648
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59:59Welcome, 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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Jordan Gray (Transaction / Tall Dark Friend / Edinburgh Fringe) • Friday Rewind
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1:18:18emocleW, 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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Shanthi’s BIZARRE Method To Get Kids To Sleep & Why Romesh Was Bullied?!
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33:17This week Shanthi turns on the Christmas lights and gets in the festive spirit. She talks to Romesh about why she won't let her newfound popularity get to her head, gives some hilarious baby sleep-training advice, and revisits a sore spot in Romesh's childhood: garlic curry. Plus Romesh and Shanthi host a watch along, revisiting the best Christmas …
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Bilal Zafar: can't knock the hustle, or the day job (Got A Problem Mate podcast / Cakes special / Twitch) #647
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1:03:36Welcome, 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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Tim Key: Trying The World’s HOTTEST Curry & Struggling With Panel Shows
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1:19:26Comedian, actor and writer Tim Key joins Romesh for an off-kilter conversation about bombing on panel shows, the moment Susie Dent had to whisper “it’s fine”, a failed Taskmaster reunion in Cologne, and the wrist-breaking dangers of comedians’ football. He also gives the scoop on his new role in The Office “spin-off” The Paper, the LA spiral that l…
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Self Esteem (A Complicated Woman / Prima Face / Prioritise Pleasure) • Friday Rewind
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59:26emocleW, 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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Romesh and Shanthi are back discussing everything from dentist anxiety to the Ranganathan name to Taskmaster. Plus, Romesh goes in detail to explain to Shanthi how a play works...A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.00:00 Intro01:14 Shanthi’s been ‘gifted'02:55 Shanthi watches Saltburn04:46 Shanthi turns down a pickle06:00 Listener Dil…
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Rick and Stephen investigate the life and career of Basil Zaharoff — the “Merchant of Death,” one of the most influential arms dealers of the early twentieth century and a man long rumored to be connected to the secretive Green Dragon Society. FOLLOW US: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrangeAsItSeemsPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho…
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Ben Foster: the quest to find the character vibration (Christy out 28th Nov) #646
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38:02Welcome, 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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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn Success, Stealing from the Royals & Embracing Age
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1:02:41What does it feel like when your song goes viral? Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits down with Romesh for a sharp, funny and open chat that jumps from stealing a Grease DVD from Prince Edward’s office to becoming TikTok’s disco queen thanks to Saltburn with Murder on the Dancefloor. Sophie also talks about performing 148 gigs in a year, living on a tour bus …
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Werner Herzog on ‘The Future of Truth’
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1:23:55Live from Los Angeles, Larry sits down with legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog to discuss his new book, ‘The Future of Truth.’ Together, they explore philosophy, history, and politics and ask the ultimate question: What does truth really mean? Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Werner Herzog Producers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more…
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Benjamin Zephaniah (writer / poet / actor / 1958-2023) • Friday Rewind
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1:03:07emocleW, 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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Shanthi’s PERFECT First Date, Gen Z Slang Test & Celeb Dreams…
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34:25Romesh and Shanthi return for the Thursday episode… and it goes off the rails fast. Gen-Z slang tests, dating philosophy, bedtime arguments, erotic dreams involving comedians, vibrators named “Romesh”, and the mystery of when horse riding becomes acceptable on a first date. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Welcome back with …
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Alex Winter: a lifelong excellent adventure (Bill from Bill & Ted / Lost Boys / Adulthood) #645
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45:22Welcome, 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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Jack Whitehall: From Fangirling Over The Rock to Fatherhood
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1:14:53What are Hollywood auditions really like behind the scenes? Jack Whitehall is in the studio with Romesh for a fast, funny and surprisingly candid chat that jumps from his early stand-up days and cringe-inducing “Danny Dyer” phase to his darkest acting role yet in Malice. He talks about prepping to play a manipulative villain, juggling that mindset …
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Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’
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1:02:03Ahead of his latest PBS documentary, Larry sits down with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein to explore ‘The American Revolution.’ They discuss the making of the project, the surprises they encountered, and the deeper truths they discovered about the people, ideals, and contradictions that shaped the founding of our nation. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Ken…
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Liam Howlett (The Prodigy) • Friday Rewind
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1:43:12emocleW, 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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