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20 YEARS OF PIP (Part 3) • featuring Chris Glasson & Buddy Peace! #683

Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 2m

Summary

In this finale of the 20 Years of Pip special, Scroobius Pip, Buddy Peace, and Chris Glasson reflect on podcast highlights, including a funny moment with Chris’s mother and interviews with Shaggy and Liam Howlett. Pip discusses his transition into acting, detailing roles in *Taboo* and *Debris*, and shares anecdotes about working with Tom Hardy and Stephen Graham. The episode concludes with insights into the editing process and the unique challenges of filming during the pandemic.

Topics discussed

Intro: Episode 683 Part 3 and Patreon plugs Chris's road rage story and his mum interrupting Meeting Shaggy and connecting with Blind Boy Keith Flint, The Prodigy, and Keith's down-to-earth nature The tedious reality of podcast editing and metadata Editing philosophy: Keeping the 'punk' elements Enjoying hobbies as a fan vs. professional, and guest voices Pip's transition into acting and role as French Bill in Taboo Meeting Tom Hardy and improvising with Stephen Graham On-set dynamics, axe training, and Tom Hardy's collaborative style The Begler prop and the unreleased 'Debrief' series Working with Tony Award winners and cancelled TV pilots The mental toll of acting gaps and the joy of creation Low-budget filmmaking and the journey vs. destination debate Unfinished music business and writing songs just for sleep Why Pip left music: The desire to release vs. create Outro: Hardcore Listing, Buddy's music projects, and next week's vinyl
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