Best J Christopher Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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Federal Employees: Retirement & Layoffs 34:27

11h ago34:27

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Federal Employees: Retirement & Layoffs - Planning during DOGE – with Brian Kuhn, CFP – With all the recent news stories concerning workforce reduction and changes that Federal employees may be facing, Chris Boyd welcomes fellow Wealth Enhancement Certified Financial Planner Brian Kuhn to the podcast. Brian provides an overview of the retirement sy…

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

4h 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

1d 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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What's the Buzz? Recent Lessons 28:57

5d ago28:57

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What's the Buzz? Recent Lessons – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the economic and market news of the week, including the continued stock market volatility, tariffs, the Federal Reserve, unemployment data, consumer sentiment, and inflation. The trio outlines why having a financial plan is so critical in uncertain times. The conversati…

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Do I need to know about NUAs? 30:48

8d ago30:48

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Do I need to know about NUAs? - Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® from Ed Slott and Company joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an interesting conversation about Net Unrealized Appreciation (“NUA”). NUAs are a powerful tool for people having employer stock in company plans. The discussion digs into how the gains from an employer stock program can be distribute…

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

7d 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

9d 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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GO SOMEWHERE - Colin Stroud 38:19

10d ago38:19

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GO SOMEWHERE - Colin Stroud – Travel expert and advisor on how to best use your credit card points and airline miles Colin Stroud joins the AMR Team for a highly informative and entertaining travel related episode. In this episode you will learn more about why flexible bank cards are a favorite, should you use one credit card or many cards to earn …

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What A Week! So, Is It Over? 43:45

15d ago43:45

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What A Week! So, Is It Over? – With seemingly endless announcements on tariffs and the related stock market volatility, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Brian Regan discuss what a wise investor should do in the midst of the uncertainty. Chris and Jeff attempt to summarize the recent developments of President Trump’s tariff policy. Chris plays a clip fro…

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

14d 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

16d 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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Tariffs and how they relate to an estate planning checkup 50:01

19d ago50:01

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Attorney Keats Boyd joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a lively conversation on the recent tariff policies of the Trump administration and how they could relate to your estate planning. In addition to tariffs, estate planning topics discussed include the “Golden Funnel,” multi- generational wealth, estate taxes, income taxes, using a LLC for your …

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New Trump Tariffs and the Stock Market 33:38

22d ago33:38

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Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the breaking news of the new tariffs known as “Liberation Day” imposed by President Trump. With the increased market volatility created by the Trump tariff announcement, Chris, Jeff, and Russ discuss whether it is time to reduce exposure in the stock market or is it time to add funds while the market is…

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

21d 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

25d 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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What to do when a parent dies? 37:39

26d ago37:39

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Losing your parent is a profound event. While one will certainly suffer the emotional impacts, there are also important financial actions to take immediately. Protecting your parents’ legacy by managing their finances after their death is one of the most critical ways to honor their legacy. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss this sensiti…

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Recession? 37:26

29d ago37:26

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Recession? – Chris Boyd welcomes Jeff Perry and Brian Regan for an in-depth discussion whether the US economy is heading into a recession. Chris begins the conversation with a detailed explanation of the definition of a recession, which may not be as simple as it seems. The trio reviews recent related economic news, including the potential impact o…

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

30d 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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Social Security: To start or not to start, that is the question 29:40

1M ago29:40

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Social Security: To start or not to start, that is the question! – Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefits might appear to be a simple decision, but making the wrong decision can have a significant impact on your financial plan and your income taxes. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball have an in-depth discussion and respond to the c…

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Donor Advised Funds 29:32

1M ago29:32

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Donor Advised Funds – If you are charitably inclined, you are likely interested in maximizing your contribution to your favorite organizations while realizing the largest potential tax reduction. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the benefits of using a Donor Advised Fund to help with your charitable giving with a flexible strategy tha…

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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

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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

1M 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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5 signs it is time to retire 37:18

1M ago37:18

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5 signs it is time to retire – Retirement means different things to different people. Some people have been planning and preparing for years with a clear retirement date in mind. For others, it is less etched in stone. But either way, if you are thinking about retiring anytime soon, there are signs to consider. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a re…

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It has been 5 years 35:58

1M ago35:58

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With this week marking five years since Covid related shutdowns, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball begin this episode with reminiscing of where they were five years ago and sharing the related personal and financial lessons. The trio explores the similarities of current stock market movements with the recent tariff policy to the uncertainty cau…

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Robert Sheehan (The Umbrella Academy / Young Offenders / Mortal Engines) • Friday Rewind 1:04:51

1M 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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Tax Time 39:28

2M ago39:28

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Being in the heart of income tax time, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball remind listeners of key upcoming filing dates and related retirement account contribution limits. Jeff and Russ discuss the differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Chris explains the use of a “back door” Roth IRA and Roth conversions. Chris also advises listene…

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Markets and Tariffs 42:34

2M ago42:34

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With all the market volatility related to tariffs, Chris Boyd invites Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan on the podcast. Also joining the episode is Jeff Perry and Russ Ball. Chris and Jeff open the show with a summary of the latest tariff moves by President Trump as well as commentary why tariffs can be an effective or harmful tool in political …

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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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Navigating aging care with Back Nine Nurses 35:07

2M ago35:07

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The founders of Back Nine Nurses, Deborah O’Kelly and Kristen Hyde join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an in-depth conversation about how they are responding to the growing needs of senior citizens and their families for trusted, personalized, and compassionate navigation during times of transition and uncertainty related to aging. Topics include ho…

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Married Women Need to Pay Attention 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Dr.Laura Mattia to the podcast. The conversation focuses on the premise that while money is not the key to happiness, using it wisely can help us pursue our dreams, elevate our status, gain independence, and contribute to meaningful change in the world. The trio digs into why many married women are not involved in …

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Florence Pugh (We Live In Time / Midsommar / Don't Worry Darling) • Friday Rewind 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

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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 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

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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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Is 80% enough? 30:54

2M ago30:54

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Is 80% enough? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the question of how much you will likely be spending in retirement. The pair begins the conversation with the age-old rule that retirees only need 80% of their pre-retirement income in retirement. Chris and Jeff explore the “retirement smile” and how it can be a good predictor of retirement cash fl…

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Family Planning – not what you are probably thinking? 43:38

2M ago43:38

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Family Planning – not what you are probably thinking? – Families talk about finances in different ways. Some are incredibly open about the realities of their financial situations; some only discuss it when they need to; others consider talking about money as off-limits. If your family isn’t having open and honest conversations about finances and we…

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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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Challenges to an early retirement 29:44

2M ago29:44

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Challenges to an early retirement – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the risks and challenges to retiring early. Chris and Jeff start the episode with how some clients have an undefined desire to retire early, and frequently fail to consider the various details. Chris outlines why savings must be abundant as an earlier retirement means not only sp…

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Fires - Are You Properly Covered? 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Fires - Are You Properly Covered? – With the recent fires in California, many homeowners across the country are wondering if they are properly covered. Chris Boyd welcomes Special Guest Doug MacDonald, CPCU to the episode. Joining them is Jeff Perry. The conversation begins with an outline of what homeowners’ insurance covers and what it does not. …

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

2M 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

2M ago1:25:51

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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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How much can I take? 30:43

3M ago30:43

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How much can I take? – How retirees determine a safe withdrawal rate is one of the most frequent questions clients ask their financial advisors. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review a recent Morningstar article (see link below). The conversation includes the pros and cons of relying on the standard rate of 4% as well as the risks of using s…

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Free Yourself 31:10

3M ago31:10

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Free Yourself – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the value of time and when engaging a financial advisor can have a meaningful impact on free time as well as your financial plan. The trio share commentary how handing over the reins of your portfolio can reclaim precious hours, rediscover your passions, and live a life enriched by expe…

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

3M ago1:04:29

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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 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

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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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What’s new for Social Security in 2025? 36:28

3M ago36:28

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What’s new for Social Security in 2025? – With some 73 million Americans relying on Social Security for monthly income, there is a lot of interest in the recent changes to Social Security benefits. Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss the recent updates, including the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), 2025 cost of living adjustment, a…

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To convert or not…that is the question 31:20

3M ago31:20

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To convert or not…that is the question – If the title of this podcast captured your attention, let us be clear from the outset that there will not be any religious recruitment efforts forthcoming. What we will be digging into is the question of whether you should convert some or all of your assets from a traditional individual retirement account (I…

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

3M ago1:30:29

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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 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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