Dire Straits
Type: Person

As of November 2026, Dire Straits has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Nov 2025).
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums). The band was active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Band |
| Affiliation | Dire Straits |
| Field | Music |
Who talks about Dire Straits on podcasts?
Dire Straits came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on SmartLess.
- Tom Freston | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025)
What is Dire Straits mentioned alongside?
Dire Straits is most often mentioned alongside Taylor Swift, American Express and Comedy Central.
Mentioned together: Taylor Swift, American Express, Comedy Central, India, Paramount, Viacom, YouTube, Thailand, Luca Del Bono, Morocco