EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 13 MIN

Captain Sensible: Eccentricity, Satire, and Pop‑Punk in 70s Britain

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

The episode dives into Captain Sensible's journey from a key member of The Damned to his flamboyant solo career, exploring how sharp humor, DIY ethic, and pop‑chart surprises challenged punk conventions while reflecting London’s vibrant scene. We follow studio sessions, label deals, and live antics that shaped this uniquely theatrical figure. The story shows how a larger‑than‑life personality could redefine expectations within punk culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 5, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Captain Sensible: Eccentricity, Satire, and Pop‑Punk in 70s Britain

0:00 13:34

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History?

This episode is 13 minutes long.

When was this The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History episode published?

This episode was published on September 5, 2026.

Can I download this The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!