Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast

Voix

In this episode of Electric Friends, Tom goes deep on 'Voix' — the standout track from Gary Numan's 1988 album Metal Rhythm, and the song that survived the worst year of

Radio Heart: 1987 to 1994 - a history

In this episode of Electric Friends, I tell the full story of Radio Heart — Gary Numan's strangest detour, and the closest he ever came to being a pop star for hire. Wit

Bleed

In this episode of Electric Friends, I take a deep dive into 'Bleed', one of the standout tracks from Gary Numan's 1994 album Sacrifice — the record many fans, and Gary h

Saffron interview: Republica singer's Gary Numan duet, friendship and more

In this episode of Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest — Saffron, frontwoman of Republica, lifelong Gary Numan fan, collaborator, a

Love Needs No Disguise

In this episode of Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast, I explore one of the most fascinating songs connected to Gary’s early 80s world — ‘Love Needs No Disguise’. O

Numan News 3 (February 2026)

In this minisode of Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast, I’m back with a Gary Numan News update for February 2026, rounding up the biggest recent stories from Numan’s

Let Loose's Lee Murray interview: How Gary Numan changed my life

I talk to Let Loose drummer Lee Murray about his pop career, his lifelong love of Gary Numan, and how Numan shaped his life and music. In this episode of Electric Friend

Like a B-Film

If you'd like to buy Electric Friends merch including stickers, T-shirts, mugs and more, please head to https://electric-friends.printify.me/ In this episode I dive into

John Webb Tribute

In this special episode of Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast, I pay tribute to John Webb, Gary Numan's brother, bandmate and lifelong friend, who passed away in 2025

That's Too Bad

Announcement! If you'd like to buy Electric Friends merch including stickers, T-shirts, mugs and more, please head to https://electric-friends.printify.me/ The story beh

Numan News 2 (September 2025)

Catch up on the latest from the world of Gary Numan, including new TV shows, podcasts, radio specials, tour updates and more.

On Broadway

This episode looks back at Gary Numan's cover of 'On Broadway', made famous by The Drifters in 1963. Gary's live version in 1979 was an inspired synthpop reworking, featu

Numan News 1 (July 2025)

In the first of a new series of bonus minisodes - here's your latest Gary Numan news update. Please get in touch at numanpodcast@gmail.com

Glastonbury 2025 Review

Taking a look back at Gary Numan's triumphant Glastonbury Festival debut on Saturday.

Raven Numan Interview

For the 50th episode of Electric Friends, I have another special interview - with Gary Numan's eldest daughter, Raven Numan! Raven has released six excellent tracks in r

Ade Fenton Interview

For this special episode of Electric Friends, I speak with Gary Numan's longtime friend, collaborator and producer - Ade Fenton. Ade has worked with Gary on all his albu

White Boys and Heroes

Taking a look at Gary Numan's third single from I, Assassin - the moody 'White Boys and Heroes' featuring Pino Palladino's fretless bass and Wham-style music video.

We Have a Technical

Looking back at the fantastic bonus track from Tubeway Army's Replicas album: eight minutes of pure synthpop brilliance, later covered by Matt Sharp and Damon Albarn.

Gary Numan's albums ranked

For this special episode, I asked you to rank your favourite Gary Numan albums from worst to best. Hundreds of you voted, and here I bring you the full countdown of 24 al

Slowcar to China

For this episode, I look back at Gary Numan's Dance album opener - the haunting 9+ minute track, Slowcar to China. From its real-life inspirations and other theories to