Best Script Pieces Podcasts (2025)

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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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10d ago1:14:56

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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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Your Pain, Your DNA: The Missing Piece Doctors Overlook 13:10

29d ago13:10

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Send us a text Are your labs “normal” but you still don’t feel right? Discover how your DNA may hold the answers doctors often overlook. In this episode, Dr. Lawful uncovers why so many women are dismissed when their labs appear fine but their bodies say otherwise. She explores how genetics can reveal the missing pieces behind invisible illnesses l…

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Why Your 3rd Cup Of Coffee Is Losing The Argument 21:02

22h ago21:02

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Send us a text If you’ve been doing all the “right” things—sleeping more, eating better, managing stress—but still wake up exhausted, this episode is for you. Dr. Tamar Lawful reveals how your DNA might be driving your fatigue and how to finally align your body’s rhythm for steady, sustainable energy. Feeling tired no matter what you do? You’re not…

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

1h ago1:13:39

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Helen Chamberlain, originally episode 171 from 2017-10-04. Original writeup below: A real lovely one this week as Pip properly catches up with his old mate and TV presenting legend Helen Chamberlain! "No-…

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S6.E8 - Backlash Breakdown: The 3 Scripts That Save Your Sanity 18:25

2d ago18:25

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This episode is a reclamation of pause. In the face of backlash, pressure, and exhaustion, we’re not just talking about resistance—we’re talking about boundaries. What if rest is resistance? What if pause is power? What if walking away for a moment is what allows us to keep standing? We explore how boundaries protect instructional clarity, model in…

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Harry Baker: your poet best friend! (pre-order the new book 'Tender' now / Something Borrowed podcast) #644 1:11:08

3d ago1:11:08

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

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Tired but Wired: How Stress and Hormones Hijack Women’s Energy with Peggy Moore 37:52

6d ago37:52

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Send us a text After years in critical care nursing, Peggy Moore hit burnout—until functional medicine helped her find her energy again. Discover how she helps women go from tired and stressed to balanced and thriving through her Tired to Thriving Blueprint. After decades of serving others in healthcare, Peggy Moore realized she was running on empt…

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

7d ago1:44:23

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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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S03 Ep 05: Why Vulnerability Is the Missing Piece in Leadership Success 20:00

7d ago20:00

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Do you ever find yourself thinking that showing vulnerability as a leader might make you look weak, or even unprofessional? You’re not alone. In this episode of Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin explores the often-misunderstood power of vulnerability in leadership. She reframes the conversation, showing how authentic leadership doesn’t mean overs…

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S6.S7 - W.E.B. Du Bois Was Right – The Quiet Power of Modeling Courage and Joy 13:22

10d ago13:22

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What if the most powerful lesson your students learn isn’t in your curriculum—but in your character? In this reflective and deeply human episode, Jocelynn explores what W.E.B. Du Bois called the “double consciousness”—and how that internal tension shapes what we model as educators. Students aren’t just learning from our words; they’re watching our …

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What Your Pain Is Trying to Tell You and How to Finally Listen with Dr. Evette Rose 45:49

13d ago45:49

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Send us a text What if your pain isn’t random, but a message from your body? In this episode, Dr. Tamar Lawful sits down with trauma and psychosomatic expert Dr. Evette Rose, author of Pain Free Without Pills, to explore how emotions can imprint themselves into the body and how the nervous system “learns” pain. You’ll hear Dr. Evette’s story of a s…

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

14d ago49:04

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Armando Iannucci, originally episode 174 from 2017-10-24. Original writeup below: Responsible for an insane amount of some of the greatest UK comedy since the 90's, including the writing and production of…

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S6.E6 - From Politics to Policy: Anchoring Your Leadership in Data and Clarity 11:48

17d ago11:48

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This episode is for every principal, coach, and school leader carrying the weight of instructional equity in a moment of increased scrutiny and resistance. When inclusive practices are questioned, books are banned, and professional values are under fire, what does it look like to lead with courage and clarity? Jocelynn Hubbard explores what it take…

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

16d ago1:11:12

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

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Why Most Supplements Fail And How to Fix Yours 14:10

22d ago14:10

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Send us a text Ever looked at your supplement cabinet and wondered if you’re really helping your health or just wasting money? In this episode, Dr. Tamar Lawful reveals how to tell which supplements truly work for your body and which are just expensive fillers. Supplements can be powerful allies or unnecessary clutter. Dr. Lawful breaks down how to…

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

21d ago49:58

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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kevin Smith, originally episode 302 from 2019-12-04. Original writeup below: SNOOCHIE BOOCHIES! What a joy this is… While it is a slightly shorter episode, Pip could hardly turn Kevin down now could he…? …

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S03 Ep 04: Nourished Success: New Rules for Women's Health & High Performance 44:56

23d ago44:56

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Ever wonder why “just push through” isn’t working for you anymore? This week on Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin is joined by registered nutritionist and women’s health specialist Liz Sergeant, founder of the Well Nourished Club. Together, they get real about what high-achieving women actually need to thrive beyond self-help clichés and quick-fi…

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S6.E5 - Fearless Teaching: How to Teach Truth Without Risking Your Job 13:53

24d ago13:53

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In this episode, we tackle the monumental challenge of teaching equity, justice, and critical thinking in an era of restrictive policies and political scrutiny. We provide a strategic roadmap for maintaining your professional integrity without sacrificing your personal safety. Key Takeaways The Duty of Non-Neutrality: We examine Freire’s belief tha…

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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

24d ago1:09:14

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

28d ago48:36

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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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S6.E4 - Are You Giving Up Control or Gaining True Student Agency? 18:44

1M ago18:44

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In this episode, we explore the crucial shift from student voice to student agency. We discuss how co-creating the learning narrative with our students is a powerful act of equity that fosters ownership, intellectualism, and true freedom in the classroom. Key Takeaways Student Agency > Student Voice: We distinguish between the concepts of "voice" a…

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In this episode, we dive into the core theme of our season: moving beyond the buzzwords of equity and into tangible action. We explore the powerful idea that what we do, not just what we say, defines who we are. Our discussion is rooted in the words of James Baldwin, Gholdy Muhammad, and the timeless message of Martin Niemöller's poem. Key Takeaway…