Known Pleasures

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

  1. Known Pleasures Ep 61 - Eurythmics

    19 JAN

    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

    57 min
  2. Known Pleasures Ep 60 - Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet)

    29/12/2025

    Known Pleasures Ep 60 - Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet)

    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.

    58 min
  3. Known Pleasures Flexidisc - The Prime Minister & T Shirt Gate

    05/11/2025

    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

    15 min
  4. Known Pleasures Ep 59 - Joy Division

    29/08/2025

    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

    1 hr

  5. 23/08/2025

    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

    13 min
  6. Known Pleasures Ep 58 - Midge Ure (Ultravox) Interview

    01/08/2025

    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

    52 min
  7. Known Pleasures Ep 57 - Barry Andrews (Shriekback) Interview

    06/07/2025

    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

    51 min
  8. Known Pleasures Ep 56 - Steve Kilbey (The Church) Interview

    26/06/2025

    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

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Gang Of Three
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 Graham Hunter. All rights reserved.
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    Known Pleasures

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