Best Chris Chung Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 237: Chung Ling Soo l Chris Faga 1:05:28

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In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guest Chris Faga of High Society Radio. In the Victorian Era, magicians were like rock stars selling out theaters...one famous Magician was Chung Ling Soo, whose stage tragedy exposed an entire life of questionable behavior. Sneak Preview: His early life as a Scottsman from New York What lead to hi…

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Autistic Models of Success, Identity & Education — with Lara Schaeffer 42:18

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In this episode, Duena speaks with Lara Schaeffer — autistic educator, advocate and creator of Neurodivergent Learning — about why real-life autistic role models are essential for ND children, teens and adults who are trying to understand themselves in a world that still gets autism profoundly wrong. Lara shares her journey from struggling through …

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

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

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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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383: How to Get People to Listen to Your Ideas (Even When You’re Not in Charge) with Tami Reiss 31:27

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Have you ever had a great idea but struggled to get others on board? You don’t need a title to have influence; you need a strategy. Fortunately, this week’s guest knows exactly how to build credibility and momentum without formal power. Tami Reiss is an expert on influence-driven leadership. She’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and CEO of Le…

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

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

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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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382: How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work (Without Oversharing) with Mike Robbins 40:53

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Are you showing up as your full, authentic self or just the version you think others expect? Authenticity isn’t a matter of oversharing or saying whatever’s on your mind. It’s about honesty balanced with humility and vulnerability, the kind that builds genuine trust and stronger teams. Thankfully, today’s guest brings both experience and expertise …

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

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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 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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Episode 238: The Haunting of the Myrtles Plantation l Mike Figs & Shannon Lee 1:20:34

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Frequently said it is the most haunted place in the United States. Myrtle Manor in Saint Francisville, LA has plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy while Shannon and Figs from The Thing Is... join us this week for all things spooky. Sneak Preview: The builders wild road to Louisiana Many unexplained mysteries over the years, The hauntings that continue …

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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

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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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381: How to Support Neurodiverse Employees and Unlock Hidden Talent with Clain Udy 31:58

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At some point in your career, you’ve probably worked with someone who is on the autism spectrum, but you might not have known. There are many misconceptions about autism, which damage how we understand and therefore support these colleagues. Viewing autism through a new lens can help every manager unlock hidden potential and design environments whe…

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

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

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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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380: Why Good People Sometimes Turn Into Bad Bosses (and How to Change) with Mita Mallick 30:54

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Most people don’t set out to be “bad bosses.” But good intentions aren’t enough when your habits unintentionally create frustration, fear, or disengagement. Thankfully, today’s guest helps us see what’s really happening beneath the surface. Mita Mallick is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling author. She’s on a mission to fix what's bro…

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Episode 236: General George Pickett AKA General Infamy l LP 1:29:25

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In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guest returning guest Larry Burke to discuss George Pickett's life and how it plays out like a heroic tragedy. Complete with total heroics, abject failures and war crimes. Sneak Preview: His early life and how he got into the millitary His many wives and the one who wrote his lore The charge that m…

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

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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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Miranda Sawyer: contextualising the music scene of an entire decade (Uncommon People / Talk 90's To Me) #640 1:09:14

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by legendary writer, journalist, critic and cultural treasure MIRANDA SAWYER! A natural fit in the Distraction Pieces jigsaw, Miranda is someone who was pretty much destined to eventually join Pip for an episode. As a necessary firm fixture in mu…

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379: What Every Manager Should Know About Leading Through Layoffs with Leanne Elliott 32:00

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Layoffs are some of the hardest moments a manager can face. How you handle them can shape not just the experience of the employees leaving but also the morale and trust of the team that remains. Today’s guest brings expert guidance on navigating these challenges with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Leanne Elliot is a Chartered Occupational P…

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Action Bronson (rap music / acting / hosting / more...) • Friday Rewind 48:36

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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 Action Bronson, originally episode 347 from 2020-09-30. Original writeup below: There’s no doubt about it, Action has done a ton in the past decade and by the looks of it all, had a goddamn blast while do…

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Episode 235: The Cursed Painting Of Ivan The Terrible l Corinne Fisher 1:17:56

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In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guest Corinne Fisher to discuss the story of a Russian painting that has been "disturbing" people since early 1900's. Sneak Preview: The origin of the painting Getting banned in Russia The unfortunate demise of many of it's owners. Original Air Date: 10/02/25 Thank you @Combatflipflops275 Use link …

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Adam Buxton: put on your conversation coat and find your talking hat (Adam Buxton Podcast / Buckle Up / I Love You, Byeee) #639 1:23:09

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378: How to Lead Projects and People without Chaos and Burnout with James Louttit 33:29

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Episode 234: Return to Oz & Russia? l Lauren Leroux & Boris Khaykin 1:13:28

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In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guests Lauren Leroux and Boris Khaykin to discuss the unofficial sequel to Wizard of Oz. This film was made in the 1980's with some severe underlying messaging about the dangers of the soviet union. Sneak Peek: Where The Film Fits In The Oz Cannon Is The Whole Movie An Alagory For The Russian Revol…

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Spike Lee (Highest 2 Lowest / Do The Right Thing / Malcolm X) • Friday Rewind 37:26

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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 Spike Lee, originally episode 225 from 2018-08-24. Original writeup below: While Spike is getting his promotion grind on for his new film BlacKkKlansman (which you should make efforts to see as it’s just …

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Justin Tipping: you will see Him (Him / Kicks / Flatbush Misdemeanors) #638 46:47

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the bold and awesome director JUSTIN TIPPING! Maybe here and there you've heard rumblings not unlike the ones Pip cites up top on the intro, but in a time when creativity can even be treated and regarded as a rebellious and awesomely unique ac…

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377: Unlock 24 Hidden Strengths to Transform Your Leadership & Work with Natalya Pestalozzi 33:02

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What if your greatest strengths aren’t the ones listed on your résumé, but universal traits we all share? Positive psychology shows us that tapping into these character strengths can transform how we work, lead, and connect with others. These aren’t just feel-good ideas; they’re proven tools for resilience, performance, and deeper human connection.…

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Episode 233: Papa Legba: American Voodoo l Lemaire Lee 1:01:54

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KP is joined by guest Lemaire Lee to discuss Papa Legba. A voodoo deity that has been appearing in American Pop Culture for decades... do you know him? You just might and not even know. Sneak Peek: His origins and fellow dieties His influence on popular culture What to do if you run into him Original Air Date: 9/18/25 Thank you @Combatflipflops275 …

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Episode 232: Augustine Chacon: Mexico's Bad boy Cowboy l Tristan Bowling 53:56

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KP is joined by guest Tristan Bowling to discuss Augustine Chacon who was the most notorious outlaw in the Arizona Territory. He was either a hero or a villain, depending on who you spoke to, but everyone would agree he was compelling. Sneak Peek: Getting in a shootout with his boss His ill fated General Store robbery His moving speech at his own h…

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Stephen Graham (Adolescence / Boiling Point / The Virtues) • Friday Rewind 1:35:59

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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 Graham, originally episode 87 from 2016-03-09. Original writeup below: Not one, not two, but THREE welcomes upon you as standard to episode 87 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast, with Kirby's own c…

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Christopher Chung: all across the map to Slough House (Slow Horses / Blitz) #637 57:37

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the wonderful multi talent CHRISTOPHER CHUNG! An ultra inspiring chat featuring the insanely talented Christopher, in a catchup with Pip which goes all across the timeline from the wayback early days to what's coming ahead. He's had a full on …

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376: How To Delegate And Unlock Growth With Chris Ronzio 30:49

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Why do so many managers struggle to let go of tasks, even when they know that holding onto everything stifles their ability to scale? The secret is to document things so clearly that others can succeed without you. Fortunately, today’s guest is an expert at helping leaders let go. Chris Ronzio is the Founder and CEO of Trainual, a platform reshapin…

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Mae Martin (Wayward / Feel Good / Handsome Podcast) • Friday Rewind 1:02:00

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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 Mae Martin, originally episode 314 from 2020-02-26. Original writeup below: A tremendous meetup of Pip and Mae, and dare I say a long overdue one at that… You’ll get to hear all about Mae in the greater s…

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Chris & Pip's Staylist for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably • link in shownotes) #636 1:12:40

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the Hardcore Listing homie and everyday life homie CHRIS GLASSEN! You might have heard the pre-show shouts from Pip over the past few weeks, regarding a tie-in with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). CALM are trying to raise funds to ma…

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375: The Hidden Power of Groups That Makes Teams Succeed with Colin Fisher 32:10

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Groups are the foundation of everything we accomplish in work and life. Yet, as every manager knows, collaborating with others can be both the greatest strength and one of the hardest challenges. What makes some teams thrive while others struggle with friction and disengagement? Fortunately, this week’s guest, Dr. Colin Fisher, has dedicated his ca…

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Episode 231: Burt Alvord And The Perfect Crime l Chris Scopo 1:06:32

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KP Burke is joined by Chris Scopo to discuss Burt Alvord the sherrif who robbed a train then looked for himself and so much more! Sneak Peek: Getting deputized as a lawman Two of the most legendary robberies in the history of the old west Dying in obscurity in South America Original Air Date: 9/04/25 Thank you @Combatflipflops275 Use link below for…

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Episode 230: Oliver Sipple The Tragic Hero Who Saved Gerald Ford l Mike Figs & LP 1:23:47

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KP Burke is joined by Mike Figs and his dad to discuss the tragic story of Oliver Sipple the man who saved the presidents life but ruined his own in the process. Sneak Preview: How Oliver ended up in San Fransisco Harvey Milks connection to the story His lawsuit against the newspapers that outed him Original Air Date: 8/28/25 Thank you @Combatflipf…

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Karl Pilkington (Ricky Gervais XFM Show / An Idiot Abroad / Derek) • Friday Rewind 1:09:30

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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 Karl Pilkington, originally episode 306 from 2020-01-08. Original writeup below: While some see Karl as the grumpy one of the original podcast trio consisting of him, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, a…

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Mark Steel: making gold with tragedy and comedy (The Leopard In My House / The Mark Steel Lectures / Vive La Revolution) #635 1:32:05

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the legendary comic MARK STEEL! It's entirely likely you'll have been listening to and watching the work of Mark for decades now - he's been hard at work for a minute, and the fanbase is strong indeed. As you'll hear, Pip's been on board for y…

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374: How to Lead People Who Are Different From You with Stephanie Chung 35:33

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What if your greatest strength as a leader isn’t your expertise but your ability to lead people who are completely different from you? In today’s diverse workplaces, managers can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding how to adapt your leadership to different personalities, backgrounds, and working styles is key to building high-perf…

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Lolly Adefope (The Franchise / Ghosts / Shrill) • Friday Rewind 1:09:55

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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 Lolly Adefope, originally episode 254 from 2019-02-20. Original writeup below: ...what better way to begin than by Pip dreaming of Lolly the previous night? All shall be revealed and certainly not spoiled…

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Grandmaster Flash: further adventures on the wheels of steel #634 32:58

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by Hip Hop legend GRANDMASTER FLASH! Y'say... Y'say... Y'say / y'say / y'say (etc) and if you're not carrying that scratch sentence on in your head you have some SERIOUS homework to do. We flashback to the 20-teens to the era of the Beatdown radi…

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373: How Thoughtful Leadership Helps Introverts Contribute Their Best at Work with Salvatore Manzi 30:52

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Most workplaces are designed with extroverts in mind, with open offices, constant collaboration, and fast-paced discussions. But this often leaves introverts struggling to fully contribute, even though their insights can be some of the most valuable. Thankfully, today’s guest, Salvatore Manzi, brings clarity and solutions. Salvatore is a leadership…

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Episode 229: Sarah Jane Moore Took A Shot At Ford l Ty Raney 1:05:04

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In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guest Ty Raney. They discuss Part 2 of 3 on the wild incidents of the summer of 1975 featuring not one but two attempts on the life of Gerald Ford. Sneak Preview Her motivations for the attempted assasination How police thwarted the death of the president by accident a teaser for next weeks episode…

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Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit / Black Light Burns / Big Dumb Face) • Friday Rewind 1:28:44

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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 Wes Borland, originally episode 25 from 2015-03-18. A very cool early episode featuring the guitarist of Limp Bizkit and many other groups besides. This was about 6 months into the evolution of Distractio…

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Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip: don't call it a comeback! (Live In Places / Repent Replenish Repeat / The Logic Of Chance) #633 1:25:10

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by long term groupmate and music making legend DAN LE SAC! Together of course, they form Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip though - a duo name of which you will be abundantly familiar. To celebrate the release of their 'Live In Places' live recordings …

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372: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever with Jamelle Lindo 28:51

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What if the most important management skill you need today isn’t a tool or strategy? But the ability to read and respond to the people around you? In a world shaped by AI and constant disruption, emotional intelligence has become the competitive edge for leaders and managers. Thankfully, today’s guest brings practical and research-backed ways to bu…

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Episode 228: Ford V.S. The Manson Family l Josie Marcellino 1:08:19

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In this episode of American Loser, KP Burke is joined by Josie Marcellino to talk about the former den mother of The Manson Family taking a run at Gerald Ford's life as part one of a three part series on one of the wildest 17 day stretches any president ever had! Sneak Preview How Squeaky Fromme got her nickname How did they let this woman get that…

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Ashley Walters (Adolescence / Top Boy / So Solid Crew) • Friday Rewind 53:41

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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 Ashley Walters, originally episode 317 from 2020-03-18. Original writeup below: Okay - in case you don’t recognise that name right there immediately, let’s bring you up to speed. ASHER D FROM SO SOLID. Ri…

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Rhys James: writing the honest behind the scenes life story of a comedian (You'll Like It When You Get There / Spilt Milk / Mock The Week) #632 1:12:40

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by hilarious comic and now author RHYS JAMES! An immediately bubbly and scattered catchup with Pip and Rhys, as they transmit in podcast-time from Rhys's equivalent of what Adam Buxton refers to as his 'nutty room'. On top of all things book rela…