Best Becoming Elli with Chris Brown Podcasts (2025)

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

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

3d 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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Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V For Vendetta / Watchmen) • Friday Rewind 1:30:18

8d 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

10d 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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Global Marathon Runner in her 70s with Mary Newell 46:07

13d ago46:07

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Mary Newell is a 74 year old runner who started running at 55 and never stopped. She is a mostly retired clinical psychologist. Her two passions are running and travel. She combines them as much as possible. We were introduced to Mary by Wendy Battles, the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Mary’s story is inspiring and we really wanted to tal…

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

15d 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

17d 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

22d 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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Climate journalist DAISY DUNNE (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 2) #613 50:23

24d 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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Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis 1:14:02

26d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

In episode 176, Chris and Jill speak with Laurie Lewis, an Intermittent Fasting and Wellness Coach. With intermittent fasting as the foundation, Laurie teaches how to break free from the punishment-diet paradigm we live in. She shows how to tune into our body’s inner compass, have a daily eating window, and experience improvements in every aspect o…

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

29d 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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Just Stop Oil's JAMES SKEET (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 1) #612 53:50

1M 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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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

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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Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

In episode 175, Jill and Chris speak with Sally Duplantier, a gerontologist, health educator and researcher. She founded her current company, Zing, with a mission to help older adults live their best lives longer through better lifestyle choices and health equity. She is passionate about increasing Healthspan—the number of years we are free of chro…

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

1M 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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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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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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Training Her Way to Health with Jill Johnson 58:15

2M ago58:15

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When we saw what Jill Johnson posted on social media at the beginning of this year, we knew we wanted to talk with her! Three years ago, she was not walking -- fast forward to the end of 2024 when she was able to pull a sled with 4 plates equaling 245 pounds for nearly 50 feet across the gym floor! The video she posted is inspirational too! She att…

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

2M ago57:34

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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 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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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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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

2M 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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Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

In episode #173, Jill and Chris talk with Kerstin Schulze, a powerhouse in both entertainment and wellness. Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles. K…

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Riz Ahmed (Sound Of Metal / Nimona / Venom) • Friday Rewind 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Riz Ahmed, originally episode 16 from 2015-01-28. This episode is now over ten years old, at time of the Friday Rewind edition. So - NEEDLESS TO SAY though I'll say it anyway - that's a whole ten years of…

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Cody Frost: from bedroom to tattoo studio to stage, leaving no genre unchecked (Anatomy / Alligator / Process) #606 1:08:37

2M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by genre hopping but always heavy musician CODY FROST! Cody's journey takes root in the days of the Kerrang cover CD, which will have influenced many like minded folk into the heavier side of musical styles (they've come a long way since AD/DC on…

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Michael Fassbender (The Killer / Shame / Kneecap / X-Men) • Friday Rewind 43:54

3M ago43:54

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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 Michael Fassbender, originally episode 172 from 2017-10-11. Below is the original writeup for this episode - enjoy a fascinating look back at really great one from a bunch of years ago... So much has happ…

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Ayesha Hussain: Stuntwoman making actual history in front of us (Deadpool & Wolverine / Gladiator II / The Acolyte) #605 1:25:51

3M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the first South Aisan stuntwoman in Europe, AYESHA HUSSAIN! It doesn't hurt to start with a legit history making credential, but let's not limit Ayesha's work to simply that... This chat is one that locks in so much of what has been bubbling i…

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Quick Go To Dinners with Becoming Elli 24:16

3M ago24:16

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In episode #172 Jill and Chris explore quick go-to dinners that are easy to make and healthy for those nights that you are rushed and tempted to make less healthy choices. We feature go to dinners from: Amanda Nighbert - episode #96 Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert Carol Simpson - episode #109 Rock Climbing and Yoga Jone Carpente…

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Roots Manuva (UK Hip Hop legend) • Friday Rewind 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Roots Manuva, originally episode 63 from 2015-10-14. Perhaps the greeting on this one should be "Well(come) Well(come) Well(come)"... Your chance to re-Witness the debut appearance of Roots Manuva on the …

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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Fringes, podcasts and the journey through comedy (Here Comes The Guillotine) #604 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by Scotland's comic champ CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD! You will surely know Christopher from the Here Comes The Guillotine podcast with comedy pals Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe (and if not, you won't go wrong by jumping in), but if CMB isn't som…

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Howard Marks (Mr. Nice) • Friday Rewind 1:30:29

3M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Howard Marks, originally episode 33 from 2015-04-29. An amazing episode which was recorded approximately a year before Howard died, which details so much of his life, legacy, his legal scrapes and all sor…

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TV Shows Of The Year 2024: featuring John & Joel of The Dream Factory #603 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! An episode celebrating the past year of television, from streamers to terrestrials - it's TV Of The Year 2024 with Joe & Joel! (Producer Buddy here - I've once again recklessly recycled a previous writeup for this one because my original is still entirely apt - dates ha…

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Losing 100 Pounds and Finding Health with Karen Clark-Snitchler 56:34

3M ago56:34

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We met Karen when she joined our Becoming Elli private facebook group. She has such a compelling story, we asked her to be a guest on our podcast. Karen Clark-Snitchler is a Music Director and Conductor. She has an impressive list of plays and musicals that she has music directed. By day, Karen is a music teacher. She also started a “Girls on the R…

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Coralie Fargeat (The Substance / Revenge) & Matilda Lutz (Revenge / Magpie) • Friday Rewind 50:16

3M ago50:16

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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 filmmaker Coralie Fargeat (The Substance / Revenge) and actor Matilda Lutz (Revenge / Magpie), originally episode 205 from 2018-05-11. Below is the original writeup for context: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– …

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Films Of The Year 2024: Pip's personal roundup of 2024's finest films #602 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip continues the Distraction Pieces tradition of appraising the cinematic output of the year just passed - it's Films Of The Year 2024! A thorough and - crucially - personal rundown of all that happened last year in the world of feature films, major and indep…

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Limmy (Limmy's Show / Twitch & Youtube legend) • Friday Rewind 2:03:18

4M ago2:03:18

2:03:18

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Limmy, originally episode 113 (a two parter) from 2016-08-31. Below is the original writeup for context: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Congratulations on your download. You have made the correct choice. Espec…

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Rob Auton: The importance of positive internal monologue, and staying hydrated (poetry / standup) #601 1:01:48

4M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the returning show friend, the wonderful poet and standup ROB AUTON! It's always a pleasure in Rob's company, and this episode is of course no exception. We start things off very quickly by jumping off the pleasantries diving board directly in…

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Intro to Strength Training with Suzanne Fowler 51:23

4M ago51:23

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Suzanne Fowler is a regular listener to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast and a member of the Becoming Elli Community. She watched her parents' health decline and decided to prepare for the aging process. Chris and Jill spoke with Suzanne about how she recently re-invented herself and now lives in an active and engaging environment. In this epis…

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Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You / Chewing Gum / Black Earth Rising) • Friday Rewind 1:46:10

4M ago1:46:10

1:46:10

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Michaela Coel twice, originally episode 129 from 2016-12-14, and episode 238 from 2018-11-07. Below are the original writeups for context - enjoy this double feature look back in to the past with Michaela…

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Jesse Eisenberg: Movies are alive, follow your instincts (A Real Pain, The Social Network, Zombieland) #600 1:01:54

4M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the multi-talented actor, writer and filmmaker JESSE EISEINBERG! Jesse's latest film 'A Real Pain' drops in the UK on January 8th, so this is a timely catch up and check in on what's been happening and what's on the horizon, as well as all the…

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Barry Keoghan (Saltburn / Bird / Banshees Of Inisherin) • Friday Rewind 29:03

4M ago29:03

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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 Barry Keoghan, originally episode 226 from 2018-08-29. Below is the original writeup for context - but as you will know, the years since this was recorded have seen Barry find new audiences while revealin…

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Hangovercast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 7/7 17:45

4M ago17:45

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 7! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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Drunkast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 6/7 54:23

4M ago54:23

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 6! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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Drunkast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 5/7 53:11

4M ago53:11

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 5! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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Drunkast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 4/7 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 4! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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Do It Your Own Way with Chris and Jill 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

In this episode, we talk together about the successes and challenges of 2024. We realize that everyone is on their own fitness and health journey. Not everything works for everyone, but by following the Becoming Elli community and listening to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, you'll come away inspired, motivated and having a good sense of what…

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Drunkast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 3/7 1:10:11

5M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 3! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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Drunkast 2024 w/ Chris & Stu • Part 2/7 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! Pip, Chris and Stu assemble in the regular formation for that very special time of year we all know and love, it's DRUNKAST TIME! PART 2! We find the gang in their element, high off of adventure and fire and smoke (all will be revealed), and ready for the regularly sche…

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