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A sometimes wry look at the highly influential music that washed up in the seismic splash that was punk.

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  • #80
    August 22 · 21 min

    Known Pleasures Ep66 - Mike Lindup (Level 42) Interview

    During the early 80's New Wave era there was a burgeoning Jazz/Funk movement that hit it's peak with bands like Freeez, Shakatak and of course, Level 42. In this episode we talk to Level 42's keyboard player and falsetto king - Mike Lindup. Video Version: https://youtu.be/itPYL8EvTTw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #79
    August 2 · 17 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 65 - Rat Scabies Interview

    In this episode we talk to the legendary drummer of The Damned, Rat Scabies. We discuss the very first Ramones gig in London, their appearance on The Young Ones and their upcoming Australian tour. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqZt3rEk_m8&t=902s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #78
    July 24 · 49 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 64 - Who Invented Punk?

    Welcome to our special '50 years of Punk' Known Pleasures celebration. In this episode we ask the question 'Who Invented Punk'? Was it indeed invented by some crazed lunatic in a laboratory? Did it gradually evolve from a Big Bang like event? Was it intelligently designed by a higher being? And can it be attributed to a specific country or even zip code? One thing is for sure..... no one will agree on the answer. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_npP2m4U9U&t=18s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #77
    March 22 · 57 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 63 - The Big Questions

    In this episode we attempt to answer the big questions. Who had the worst haircut in New Wave? Could Sammy Hagar replace Paul Weller in The Jam? What is our fantasy football line up for the greatest Post Punk band of all time? Video Version: https://youtu.be/mpi5JyZxdxI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #76
    February 28 · 24 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 62 - Lloyd Cole Interview

    Lloyd Cole is on his way Down Under and we at Known Pleasures had the opportunity to Interview him before the tour to ask about his long career, the benefits of working solo, embracing technology and crickets keeping time. Lloyd Cole Tour Dates: https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/lloydcole Video Version of this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sglNfVhIsl4&t=6s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #75
    January 19 · 56 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 61 - Eurythmics

    In this episode we analyse Dave & Annies Sweet Dreams, Sweet Hopes & Sweet Desires. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/HDMJuquvOXA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #73
    Nov 5, 2025 · 14 min

    Known Pleasures Flexidisc - The Prime Minister & T Shirt Gate

    The Prime Minister Of Australia dared to wear a T Shirt and the whole country lost control. In this episode we take a closer look at T Shirt gate and ask the question, 'Would any of this have happened if he chose to wear a CLOSER T shirt'? YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/eDEDE8XGpM4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #72
    Aug 29, 2025 · 59 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 59 - Joy Division

    Just two albums, one almost-hit single, a handful of TV appearances, 100-or-so gigs: all of them 40-plus years ago. Ancient history! So, why are we - and so many others across the globe - still talking about Joy Division? Today, we at Known Pleasures attempt to disentangle Factory from fiction as we try to understand how this unassuming quartet - armed only with a startlingly brilliant array of songs, and a genius, sometimes deeply eccentric producer managed this miraculous feat. Video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi9fH7wcLzU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • #71
    Aug 23, 2025 · 12 min

    Known Pleasures Flexidisc - Top 20 Albums 1979

    Here are my (Graham's) choices for the Top 20 albums of 1979. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/5Yj2U-_qR-g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S9 · E70
    Aug 1, 2025 · 51 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 58 - Midge Ure (Ultravox) Interview

    Midge Ure's career crosses many paths. From the teen pop of Slik to the punk royalty of The Rich Kids. From the synth pioneers Visage to the synth rock of Ultravox. Stopping to help out Thin Lizzy in '79 and creating the Band Aid classic in '84, his journey has taken him around the world. Today we talk to Midge about his career, his music and everything in between. Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/mEQvOF715mAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBcBiS30Jas&t=37s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S9 · E69
    Jul 6, 2025 · 51 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 57 - Barry Andrews (Shriekback) Interview

    In this episode we throw a line out to catch the fish below the ice and delve deep into the mind of the great Barry Andrews. We discuss XTC, Shriekback, the new album Monument and the significance of the 'Tiny Green Garden Sticks' from Covent Garden. You can purchase the new Shriekback album from this website: https://www.shriekback.com/store Video version of this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBcBiS30Jas&t=37s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S9 · E68
    Jun 26, 2025 · 28 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 56 - Steve Kilbey (The Church) Interview

    In this episode we interview the Head Of The Church, the Supreme Leader of this Guitar Driven Chapter and the Archbishop of melodic melancholy, Steve Kilbey. Steve and his band The Church have been at the forefront of the Australian music scene since the 80's and in this interview I get to know more about the physicality of band dynamics, the songwriting process and the snare sound that almost destroyed an entire album. Purchase tickets for the upcoming The Church Tour here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHURCH25 Video Version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDxmp0G6w1E&t=428s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S9 · E67
    Apr 5, 2025 · 23 min

    Known Pleasures Flexidisc - Video Killed The Radio Star

    In our latest flexidisc we look into the story behind Video Killed The Radio Star. The production, the instrumentation, the arrangement and the glasses. Who were The Camera Club? How did Tina Charles fit into the story? Who exactly was Dr. Bop? We heard this on the wireless back in '79. And we've been loving it ever since.

  • S9 · E66
    Feb 7, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 55 - The Smiths (10 x Songs)

    We at Known Pleasures have had an unusually complicated relationship with The Smiths. But that doesn't mean we can't have the conversation. In this episode we choose 10 songs at random and discuss their pros and cons. Mark makes an appearance at the end to give us his 2 cents worth on the Mancunian quartet. Video Version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfMFZtwzt5Y&t=28s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S8 · E64
    Dec 8, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 54 - Ken & Cathy (Deckchairs Overboard) Interview

    In this episode we interview Cathy McQuade & Ken Campbell from the Australian New Wave band Deckchairs Overboard. We discuss the early days in Melbourne, Cointreau, Paul Hester, supporting Midnight Oil and Hunters & Collectors, making videos with dice & chains and what they've been doing recently. For those of you who aren't familiar with Deckchairs Overboard, here is the much celebrated 4 x track ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRfNBYNnHg Catherine McQuades Music: https://catherinemcquade.com/music Ken Campbell's band Valvewire: https://muzeek.com/valvewire Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/CJj4TTQMUcc?si=uPhw4nnLsilDOL9p Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

  • S8 · E62
    Oct 28, 2024 · 41 min

    Known Pleasures Ep 53 - Lindy & Amanda (The Go Betweens) Interview

    Lindy Morrison & Amanda Brown from The Go Betweens chat about the music, the memories and the madness of being musicians in the 80's. Pass the cookies and settle in for a podcast with an unusual time signature and a head full of steam. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063297726030 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnownPleasuresPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knownpleasurespodcast/ Twitter: @pleasuresknown The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

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