Talk Haunts - Gary Numan - Monsters in the Machine

Electronic music has always carried something ghostly.A voice through circuitry.A machine that seems almost alive.A sound that feels as though it’s arriving from somewhere just beyond the room.In this Talk Haunts Christmas Special, Haunted UK Podcast sits down with Gary Numan — one of the most influential figures in electronic music — for a conversation about creativity, fear, atmosphere, haunted spaces, and the strange ideas that have helped shape his work.Taking a break from rehearsals for his UK Telekon 45th anniversary tour, Gary joins Steve and Marie to discuss his iconic career, songwriting, the ghosts and darker themes that have influenced his music, and the unsettling possibilities behind the idea of monsters in the machine.From era-defining tracks such as Cars and Are “Friends” Electric? to later albums including Splinter, Savage, and Intruder, this special episode explores the meeting point between music, memory, machinery, hauntings, and the imagination of an artist whose sound has always felt both futuristic and deeply human.Atmospheric, thoughtful, and intimate, this Christmas edition of Talk Haunts offers a rare conversation about the supernatural edge of creativity — and the strange shadows that can live inside sound.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave us a rating, and drop a review. It really helps the show reach more listeners. Here's where to find more:Support the show: Patreon (patreon.com/hauntedukpodcast) | Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast)Follow us: Instagram @hauntedukpodcast | TikTok @hauntedukpodcast | X @hauntedukpodWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Produced by Pink Flamingo Sound Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.