Grumpy Old Geeks People Dave Ball Person Dave Ball 2 mentions in 1 episode A Soft Cell musician whose death the hosts discuss. Mentions 719: Uniquely Devoid of Feeling Oct 24, 2025 1:20:41 Dave Ball, one half of the pioneering 1980 synth pop band Soft Cell, has died 1:21:15 He also later formed the pioneering techno group The Grid.