Known Pleasures takes a look at the highly influential music that washed up in the wake of the seismic splash that was punk. Call it post-punk, or new wave, but from 1978 to 1984 bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, PiL, Gang of Four and Joy Division were re-defining what was possible in this brave new musical landscape of machines, rhythms and electronics. In turns affectionate, amusing and anecdotal, our own Gang of Three former amateur indie musicians dissect the albums, songs and tours that made this experimental era one of the most important in rock history, scattering their own personal recollections and insights amongst the facts along the way. Ever wondered why The Cure’s Robert Smith was playing two shows a night in different bands, where a bridge for suicidal dogs in Scotland fits in to the Talking Heads story, or how the Human League’s Phil Oakey started a nipple piercing craze? We’ll tell you, and more. Welcome to Known Pleasures - this is the way, step inside.
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Known Pleasures is hosted by Gang Of Three. The show has published 81 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Known Pleasures Ep 68 - The Comsat Angels vs Joy Division" (13 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Known Pleasures Ep 67 - Gary Numan Interview" (4 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "Known Pleasures Ep66 - Mike Lindup (Level 42) Interview" (22 August 2026, 22 minutes).
Known Pleasures publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 81 episodes.
Booking probability for Known Pleasures is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Known Pleasures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Known Pleasures's contact route on record: public web form.
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Gang Of Three hosts Known Pleasures, a music show with 81 episodes published.
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Episode #82
In this episode we are bowing to public pressure and producing a Comsat Angels episode. But to shake things up, we are pitting them against Post Punk titans, Joy Division. Who will win? Video version...
Episode #81
Welcome to the Known Pleasure Principle. In this episode we interview the iconic Gary Numan. Video Version: https://youtu.be/NzsPJfxzJMshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqZt3rEk_m8&t=902s Facebook...
Episode #80
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...
Episode #79
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...
Episode #78
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...
Episode #77
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...
Known Pleasures
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...
Episode #76
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...
Episode #75
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...
Episode #74
In this episode Steve Norman attempts to cut a long story short but the Spandau Ballet legend is a tale that cannot be abridged. We know this much is true.
Episode #73
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...
Episode #72
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...
Episode #71
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...
Episode #70
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...
Episode #69
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...
Episode #68
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...
Episode #67
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...
Episode #66
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...
Episode #65
Were there any New Wave Xmas songs? Turns out there were quite a few. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atLAbrKhJxw
Episode #64
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 &...
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