The Holy Hour – All Cure Podcast

Gavin discusses the elusive Bunny Lake and how they are connected to The Cure.

The results are in! Gavin, Chaz and Antonio present this year's Cure Awards winners!

Gavin welcomes Tania and Francisco to the show to discuss the new book, Curepedia an A-Z of the Cure by Simon Price.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio announce categories and nominees for the 2024 Cure Awards. 

**Use the link below - Voting begins 2/11/24 - ends 2/24/24**

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Gavin and Antonio celebrate 40 years of the Japanese Whispers compilation!

Gavin kicks off 2024 with a new run down of Cure covers! featuring selections by Pedal Steel Noah, Phantom Four, Davi Bardo, Now After Nothing, Kult Leader, The Prayer Room and many more! 

Gavin, Chaz & Antonio discuss The Cure's (and HHr podcast) highlights of 2023, along with favorite album selections and predictions for 2024!

Gavin welcomes Jorge to the show to discuss his experience at the Buenos Aires show and the Cure's epic finale in Bogotá, Colombia.

Gavin takes a look at the last two shows of the Latin America SOALW Tour with a review of Paraguay and firsthand account of Bogota from listeners Craig & Kate, as well as a flashback testimonial from Jeremy in Santiago, Chile.

Gavin recaps the two latest shows on the Shows Of A Lost World Tour (Latin America leg) plus Tania’s Cure origin story.

Andy The Cure Fan returns to walk Gavin through his entire "Cure in Mexico City" experience, along with reviews for Lima, Buenos Aires and Montevideo on the Latin American leg of the Shows Of A Lost World Tour 2023.

Gavin and Antonio welcome Doug Robinson to the show to discuss reuniting The Sleeping, working with Ross Robinson, his vinyl collection and more.

Gavin discusses the upcoming Latin America SOALW Tour dates, as well as two listener contributions: Deanne's Cure meet up in Tokyo and Tim's Cure Origin Tale!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio celebrate Halloween in CURE PURGATORY by running through the haunting list of all Cure projects that have yet to materialize. Dvds, Albums, Books...the new album! A truly ghastly list!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss the songs that define the archetypal cure sound.

Gavin recaps The Cure’s headlining performance at Riot Fest with a firsthand account from listener Nicholas Hedges!

Gavin and Chaz celebrate and discuss the infectious pop gem that is "Close To Me", along with listener contributions!

Gavin and Antonio welcomed Jessica to talk about her Cure Origins and their favorite Cure trios! 

Gavin discusses The Cure’s six appearances on the Peel Sessions.

Gavin and Chaz welcome Bella and Kelly back to the show, as they discuss their Cure buddy origins, the blood pact that was made, plus the epic night of seeing the Twilight Sad & The Cure in Atlanta!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio bring a close to their coverage of the North American leg, of the SOALW Tour.  

Gavin and Henson recap the final performance of the Cure's Shows Of A Lost World, North American Leg Tour 2023.

Gavin recaps The Cure's two night run in Atlanta and penultimate show in Tampa, Florida, along with two flashback contributions for Boston and Philadelphia. 

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio recap their "up-close" experience of seeing the Cure at Merriweather.

Gavin and Chaz recap the Cure's triumphant return to the city of Brotherly Love!

Gavin and Chaz recap the epic night three finale of Madison Square Garden on the long drive home, with an additional recap of MSG night 2 by Matt F.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio finally see the CURE together and join in on the tour, recapping the first two glorious nights at MSG! 

Gavin recaps the  most recent shows of the "Shows Of A Lost World Tour '23" with testimonials once again from Erik!

Gavin recaps the four most recent shows of the "Shows Of A Lost World Tour '23" with testimonials from Erik and Nicholas! 

Gavin recaps the four most recent shows on the Shows Of A Lost World Tour '23 with testimonials from Bruce, Nat and Alison! 

Gavin talks with Tyler about the Cure's 2 nights in Mountain View, CA ( aka near San Francisco) and recaps the setlists for Portland and Seattle!

Gavin takes a look at all three LA shows and welcomes back Scott to discuss Night 3 in particular, along with a listener contribution from Chip on nights 2 & 3.

Gavin and Kate (Curethreads.com) welcome New Orleans artist Vance Kelly to the show and discuss his career and amazing show poster that kicked off the 2023 North American leg of the "Shows Of A Lost World" Tour.

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Craig, Coulter and Francisco share their experiences at the three latest dates of the Cure's "Shows Of A Lost World" North American Tour.

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Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss the last four shows for the tour as the band travels through Texas and New Mexico, with a contribution from Jessica Poe.

IT BEGINS! Gavin recaps The Cure's opening night of the tour and their performance at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans 5.10.23! 

Gavin and Antonio welcome back Andy The Cure Fan to discuss all kinds of Cure related topics including the upcoming 2023 North American Tour & Meet-Ups Andy is organizing. Plus thoughts on the Show LP, Andy's Origin Tale and so much more! 

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Gavin discusses all of the Cure’s previous tours leading up to this year’s Shows Of A Lost World -(North American Leg) Tour.

Gavin welcomes Tom Burns to discuss his Cure origin story, as well as dream and nightmare setlists (with an additional origin story by long time listener and HHr supporter Jeff Jones).

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio welcome Scott (from Sarlacc Digest) back to the show to relive the Ticketmaster fiasco and discuss plans for the upcoming 2023 Cure Tour! 

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss The Cure's epic Reflections shows where they performed the first three albums, in their entirety, live from Sydney, London, LA and NYC.

Gavin and Antonio welcome Francisco to the show as they discuss the legendary three album live experience and dvd. Followed by a firsthand account from Tom!

Gavin takes on his all-time number one favorite Cure song! The song that covers every emotion and never seems to grow old.

Gavin and Chaz welcome Kate back to the show to discuss every Cure song that mentions an animal or insect, as well as an update on all of Kate's latest Cure travels and projects.

Gavin, Chaz & Antonio finally get to discuss the 2022 deluxe reissue of the Cure’s platinum selling album “Wish”, remastered with demos, outtakes and more!

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Gavin kicks the new year off with a look at the latest batch of Cure Covers. Including tracks by Kat Von D, Ducks Ltd, Rhonda Star, HexHeart, Lumineers and more!

—Companion Episode Playlist: Cure covers vol.9

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Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss all the Cure and The Holy Hour Podcast highlights and lowlights of 2022, as well as a glimpse into the future!

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Gavin wraps up coverage of the Lost World Tour by discussing the Cure's three night finale at Wembley Arena, with contributions from Luke, Matt Ford and Tom Burns.

Gavin welcomes back Jon to talk about his night in Leeds as well as recapping the Cure's shows in Birmingham and Cardiff.

Gavin discusses the 4 most recent shows on the Lost World Tour: Paris, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow with contributions from Kevin and Alison!

Gavin talks with Tom about his recent experience  of seeing The Cure live in Madrid as well as the spark that started it all.

Gavin discusses the 5 most recent shows on the Songs of a Lost World Tour 2022 with contributions by Wendy and Bart.

Gavin and Antonio welcome back Mike (House of Harm) to discuss his experiences at five shows on the Lost World Tour (Geneva, Lyon, Montpellier, Barcelona and Madrid).

The episode concludes with Gavin’s run down of the Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Frankfurt, Strasbourg, and Basel shows.

Gavin welcomes back author Christian Gerard (The Cure FAQ) to discuss the release of The Cure's 1982 pop single "Let's Go To Bed".

Gavin discusses the most recent 5 shows on the Songs of a Lost World Tour 2022.

Gavin recaps the five most recent live shows of the Cure's Lost World Tour 2022: Munich Germany, Bologna, Firenze, Padova and Milan Italy.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss the deep dark meanings of One Hundred Years' lyrics...and then compile the ultimate Halloween playlist of Cure tunes!

Antonio joins Gavin for a recap of the shows in Prague, Budapest and Croatia.

Colleen discusses the first round of Cure shows in Europe, Gavin briefly discusses the Germany sets, and Denys recaps the two shows in Poland.

Gavin does a quick recap of the three most recent Cure shows on the Lost World Tour 2022

Gavin and Chaz discuss the first three shows of the tour. New songs! Perry’s Back! Themed Encores!..& so much more!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio discuss the upcoming Euro 22 tour...Hopes, Dreams, Predictions. Time to get excited Cure Fans!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio welcome in the 200th Episode of the Holy Hour- All Cure Podcast. Guest appearances by the Patreon crew, and the Youtube Live Chat....We reminisce about all things HHr, Wish reissue, the upcoming album/tour...and so much more!

#thecure #robertsmith  #curebootleg #timeline #thecurelive #theholyhourpodcast #bootlegs #anniversary  #23years 

Gavin welcomes Arusha, Suzi, Craig and Ian to discuss Ian's journey of listening to every possible Cure bootleg, in order!

Gavin and Jon discuss the alternate reality of the Cure. Asking "What If..." to a wide range of mind blowing scenarios!

Gavin and Chaz discuss the 2004 MTV2 special "icon" in which the Cure are honored by having to sit through cover versions of their own songs performed by Blink182, AFI, Razorlight and Deftones, meanwhile Marilyn Manson makes a fool of himself.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio continue the rundown of Cure songs used in Film and TV from 2018-2022.

Gavin & Chaz discuss TOTP in general, the monster Jimmy Savile and all of the wonderfully chaotic performances by The Cure on the world’s longest running weekly music show.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio celebrate the 62nd birthday of bassist Simon Gallup by discussing his recent acceptance of the PRS Ivors Music Icon Award, along with a casual stroll through his legendary career. 

Gavin discusses the "High" single with writer/musician Mike White, as well as listener contributions and Mike's Cure origin story.

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio celebrate 40 years of the Cure's Dark Era Masterpiece!

Gavin, Chaz and Antonio welcome Matt and Kate back to the show to celebrate and discuss the Cure's platinum selling, Wish, on its 30th anniversary.

Gavin discusses the Cure's various record labels from throughout their career and where they might be calling home next.

Gavin, Chaz & Antonio discuss their love of music videos and the effect they had on The Cure’s career. Along with a run down of personal favorites.

Gavin & Antonio (Nobody Speaks podcast) welcome Mike, frontman for the post-punk trio, House of Harm. Together they discuss everything from the band’s latest record “Vicious Pastimes” to destination Cure shows!

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Gavin and Chaz welcome the legendary Cure producer David M. Allen to the show, and discuss everything from  Lovecats to Wish, and so much more!  

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Themsay will be releasing Dave Allen's 'The DNA of DMA' for Record Store Day UK 2022 ! 

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Also check out some Dave's own tunes and bands he's played with : https://davestakeaway.bandcamp.com/music 

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Gavin and Chaz welcome the legendary Phil Thornalley (producer, bassist, songwriter and artist!) to the show, and talk about his days producing Pornography (the album) and Lovecats (single) as well as his own tunes as, Astral Drive!

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Gavin and Chaz welcome Scott back to the show to discuss the Cure’s supporting acts throughout their career, as well as the role of “openers” in general.

Gavin discusses another round of Cure covers! This batch includes tracks by Twilight Sad, Taimane, Christian Lee Hutson, Bella Lune, Ships In The Night, Lady Socket, Born Twins, UltraSet, Mark Hex, Strange As Angels, Visceras De Cure, Xploding Boys, Morgxn and Brian! 

Gavin and Chaz discuss all things Cure and Holy Hour from the last year, plus theirs selections for favorite album, film and tv.

Gavin talks with author Christian Gerard about his new, extraordinarily in-depth, FAQ Cure book, released 10/15/21 by Backbeat Books.

Gavin and Chaz discuss the importance of a solid closing track and how well the finale on each official album measures up!

Gavin discusses the 2004, all-day experience/traveling festival known as Curiosa!

Gavin and Chaz crunch the numbers! Sizing up which Cure songs have been played the most and which have been played the least!

The Holy Hour & The Excommunication Station Podcast join forces for this very special Halloween episode! Gavin and Chaz examine a phone call between radio/tv evangelist Bob Larson and a 13 year old Cure fan.

Arusha takes over! This time talking with longtime fans, giving firsthand accounts of seeing the Cure on the 1984 Top Tour (and earlier)!

Gavin, Chaz and Coulter discuss the second single from WMS. This pop gem sure loves to divide even the most die-hard Cure fans. Join the fellas as they try to sort out all the fizzy, sunshine and strawberry kissed bliss that is Mint Car!

Gavin discusses issue 3 of DEK Magazine which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Wild Mood Swings and includes a current interview with Robert as he reflects back on the 1996 album.

Gavin welcomes Jessica to the podcast, as she shares her Cure origin story and together they reminisce about Cure shows from the early days.

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Gavin discusses which adult beverage pairs best with each Cure album, while sprinkling in listener recommendations, and topping it off with a Cure Cocktail segment featuring his multi-talented brother Owen.

Gavin and Chaz discuss the possible resignation of Simon Gallup.

Gavin and Chaz discuss 1984's Siouxsie and the Banshees' album "Hyaena" which of course features Robert Smith on guitar.

Gavin discusses the beloved live concert film "In Orange".  Directed by Tim Pope and shot in Orange, France 1986.

Gavin and Donald welcome Scott from the Sarlacc Digest back to the show  to talk about the pros/cons of Bootlegs and their favorite Cure Bootlegs from over the years!

Gavin and Chaz talk with Antonio of the Fascination Street Podcast about "Entreat", The Cure's 1991 Prayer Tour Live album and all of its incarnations!

Arusha hosts a conversation with longtime Cure fans Dana, Loren and Hugh looking back at the original platforms used by Cure fans to find each other, strike up conversation and share their Cure experiences worldwide.

Gavin and Chaz discuss the new collaboration between CHVRCHES & Robert Smith, and its accompanying music video. Plus new Cure album updates from Robert Smith!....well...sorta.

Gavin, Chaz & Donald welcome Matt to discuss two live albums from the 1992 Wish tour. Where will they fall on this 1,2 combo of hits and fan favorites, listen to find out!

Gavin & Chaz break away from Cure talk to discuss the post-punk band's latest release "Dead Kids R.I.P. City" along with a wide range of topics touching on life in and outside of Soft Kill.

Kate joins the fellas for conversation regarding: Her introduction to The Cure, Wild Mood Swings turning 25 years old and her simply elegant online store at Curethreads.com.  

Gavin and Chaz discuss the March 2021 issue of Mojo Magazine featuring the "30 Greatest Songs by The Cure" and More!

Gavin, Donald & Chaz host an open Zoom meeting to celebrate the milestone birthday for one of the Cure’s most beloved, dark era albums!  Join us along with an all-star cast of devoted Cure fans from around the globe to discuss heaps of Faith memories and so much more!

*Available for streaming now on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, Good Play etc.

Gavin, Donald and Chaz welcome Coulter back to the show as they play Start/Sit/Cut in regards to various Cure Topics. With only 3 choices, the fellas are forced to choose which they will Start, Which they will Sit on the bench and which choice will have to be Cut from the team all together. Prepare your blood to boil as choices are made and friendships are put to the ultimate test.

Gavin and Chaz talk Cure with Christian Jacobs co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba, the Aquabats, co-Host of “World’s Best Dad” podcast and star of skateboarding classic, Gleaming The Cube!

Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss the casting process for an upcoming imaginary Cure biopic.

Gavin and Chaz get personal for Valentine's Day 2021 by defining their lives through Cure songs, while staying true to the ruthless boundaries of the cassette format!

Gavin and Chaz discuss the importance of a great opening track and the 13, nearly flawless, track 1s from the Cure's studio albums.

Gavin makes contact with Steve Wethington to discuss the Cure covers album (mentioned in the last episode) as well as his original tunes and Cure origin story.

Gavin discusses another round of mostly creative and inspired Cure covers. This edition includes tracks by Aperture Burn, Matt Mancid & Color Theory, Jeff Atkin, Cold Cave, Soft Kill, The Skints, Grant Lee Phillips, Oleander, Miley Cyrus, GRAE, Pilori, Steve Wethington, Beezus Taylor and Jonah!

Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss the relentless 2020. From  Cure highlights, to Album of the year selections ...and all things Holy Hour as we reach the 150th episode mark! Join us as we wrap this turd of a year up!

Gavin discusses The Cure’s bloodline through the music of Eden Gallup, Gray Tolhurst, Vegyn (Joe Thornalley) and Darcie Thompson.

Gavin, Donald and Chaz welcome Erik to the show and discuss the title track off The Cure's 1981 masterpiece "Faith". Diving head first into the abyss they recall first impressions, live versions, lyrics and the million dollar question: Is this the Cure's all-time number 1 most depressing song?

Gavin and Chaz fire it up this Halloween as they discuss the song Burn, as well as the Crow: the movie, the comic, the soundtrack and everything in between! Get your spook on and join us!

Arusha hijacks the show to present an exclusive interview with Janie Webber & Chris White of Cure News, the International Cure fan club that ran from 1986-2000, and is once again available at curenews.net

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Gavin welcomes Scott to show as they discuss a wide range of topics including: Scott’s Cure origin story, his podcasts Sarlacc Digest & Nerd Tunes, Cure/Star Wars crossovers and finale of pairing Star Wars movies with specific Cure albums..plus so much more. Get ready to Nerd it up good and proper!

Gavin, Donald and Chaz attempt to revise all 13 official Cure albums. Swapping in B-Sides? Rearrange the Tracklisting? Cutting Songs all together? With all avenues being fair game, How would your revisions compare? Get ready to scribble, erase and disapprove!

(BONUS EP!)

Gavin and Chaz discuss the new Gorillaz single “Strange Timez (featuring Robert Smith)” and further “updates” revealed in Robert’s interview with BBC Radio 6.

Longtime Cure fans, Brian, Tyler, Jennifer, Michele, Jessica and Sofia share how their love for The Cure first began.

Gavin celebrates the upcoming birthday of Perry Bamonte with a stroll through his time in the Cure...and beyond!

Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss Robert's unreleased solo album, using various interview quotes ranging from 1987-2000 (as compiled by listener Nick)!

Gavin returns to the garage for a socially distant discussion of Cure demos & demos in general with his longtime friend, musical hero, former bandmate and local comedian Ryan Barrington Cox.

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Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss the Cure’s classic single “Boys Don’t Cry”. Packed full of emotions, history, theories  and hindsight this episode isn’t afraid to let it all out!

Gavin discusses another round of Cure covers. This edition includes covers by Separate, Hot Rats, Ok Go, Oscar Isaac, Jim Smart, Puddles Pity Party, Tony Hawk, Ryan Adams, Whores, Jonah and many more, including an entire segment devoted to Hardcore Cure covers courtesy of Chaz.

Gavin , Donald and Chaz discuss the music that has helped them most during these trying times...as well as read your contributions, to assemble 2020’s greatest “Pandemic Playlist”!

Jon, Gavin, Donald and Chaz put the Cure on Trial for crimes against their fandom! Each host selects a moment in Cure history that they are NOT a fan of while the others choose to defend or prosecute! Prepare to let your blood boil and hash it all out with us on this very emotional episode of the Holy Hour!

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Nat joins Gavin, Donald and Chaz to discuss Robert Smith's 1998 appearance on the hit animated series South Park.

Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss the new solo record "2 Ravens" by Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell.

Gavin, Donald and Chaz take a look at keyboardist Matthieu Hartley’s time in The Cure and piece together a few clues as to what he has been up to since! (TRIGGER WARNING: If bad fake accents & Speculated Cure Scenarios bother you, proceed with caution)!

Listeners give their opinion on the Cure's classic sophomore album. With contributions from Tyler, Erik, Kelly, Arusha, Matt and Jon.

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Gavin, Donald and Chaz celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seventeen Seconds with an updated walk through of the classic record.

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Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss their pandemic status/fears as well as take listener calls from Christine, Olivia, Matthew and Kelly.

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Gavin discusses the night that Joy Division and The Cure shared the same bill, at The Marquee, exactly 41 years ago! Plus 3 upcoming bright ideas for The Holy Hour Podcast.

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Gavin, Donald and Chaz discuss the career of producer, bassist and songwriter Phil Thornalley from "Pornography" to #1 Hits, this guy does it all!

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Gavin and Jon construct the ultimate "Valentine's Day Cure Playlist/Mix"! Dividing beloved Cure tracks into: songs that will help you stew in your misery (The Heartbreakers) and tracks that will amplify your love (The Heartshakers). Perfect for any Valentine's Day situation! 

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What would you do if you had an opportunity to meet The Cure? In this episode, listeners share their stories of what happens when luck and fate intersect, you get your very own encounter with Robert Smith and The Cure!

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Gavin and Donald are joined by Chaz to once again discuss the 1992 album "Wish"! Does this album, drenched in sentimental value hold up after all these years? The boys take an in-depth look at the Cure's platinum selling, 9th album!  

Original Air Date:  8/3/18 

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Gavin and Donald take a track by track journey through the elusive "MUSIC FOR DREAMS" bootleg album...14 instrumental tracks apparently leaked from the WISH sessions. Any potentially better tracks? Or just ridiculous jams?  

Original Air Date: 7/22/18

Gavin discusses Disc 2 of the "Mixed Up Deluxe Reissue", as well as another perspective from guest Coulter on "Torn Down".  

Original Air Date: 7/9/18

Gavin discusses another batch of Cure covers, this time focusing on fan/listener covers and a grande finale, step by step look at his own cover of "A Night Like This".   

Original Air Date: 6/25/18

Gavin sits down with bandmate Erik to talk about his recent Cure explorations, general musical origin tales and a countdown of the all time best CURE bass lines!  

Original Air Date: 6/10/18

Gavin and Donald talk with Chaz about Cure T shirts from the past, present and future! Along with a special look at Chaz's own company SeventeenSecondsShirts! 

 Original Air Date: 5/27/18

Gavin and Donald discuss the classic remix album "MIXED UP" (1990) as well as the brand new RSD release "TORN DOWN" (2018)! 

 Original Air Date: 5/13/18

Gavin discusses the 1990 single "Never Enough".  Is it too 'Pop' for a Post-Disintegration follow-up? Too many guitars? Never enough guitars? Andrea, Andee, David & Jon help answer these questions and many more!

Gavin and Donald discuss Robert Smith's 59th birthday, the theory of 9's, RSD and Robert's selection of bands for the upcoming 25th MeltDown Festival!   

Original Air Date:  4/15/18

Gavin and Donald dive in deep...all the way to the bottom to discuss the greatest album of all time...1989's DISINTEGRATION.  

Original Air Date:  4/2/18

Gavin gets a fresh ears perspective on "Disintegration" from special guest Emily, who until now had never heard the album in its entirety! Did it have the same impact on her as it did on Gavin back in 1989? Let's here Disintegration with fresh ears!  

Original Air Date:  3/18/18

Gavin discusses the 1990 boxset "Integration" a collection of 4 CD singles from "Disintegration" featuring B-sides, Remixes and Live tracks...and a poster!   

Original Air Date: 3/4/2018

Gavin discusses "Push- A Cure Fanzine", the latest creation from director and long time traveling Cure fan Arusha! Followed by a cooking segment with a recipe from the zine featuring Henson Conner!  

Original Air Date: 2/18/18

It's Friday, are you in love with the Cure's 1992 hit single? Love it or hate it, this divisive Cure song is a force to be reckoned with. Gavin discusses all the angles with contributions by Chaz, Emily and Heath.  

Original Air Date: 2/4/18

Gavin, Donald & Chaz take their relationship to the next level as they discuss everything that is "3 related" about The Cure! Album titles, song titles, Trilogies, Track 3's, the list goes on and on..so be a fourth wheel and join in! 

 Original Air Date:    1/23/18

Gavin and special guest Craig do a commentary track for "The Greatest Hits Videos DVD" released in 2001...with a focus on the art of Tim Pope they also share personal stories, video observations and some Cure lore associated with the video clips!  

Original Air Date:   1/7/18

Gavin and Donald wrap up 2017 with a year in review and new speculations and confirmations of CURE news for 2018!  

Original Air Date:  12/25/17

Gavin and Donald discuss the 1987, platinum certified, double-album "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me"! Covering the full spectrum, the Cure officially breakthrough with this mega-collection of songs! Some are sad, some are fun, some are sad and fun. This album has it all, and possibly too much!?  

Original Air Date:   12/10/17

Gavin and Donald discuss CURE gear! Most notably the guitars Robert has used over the years and through different eras of the band. Perhaps too nerdy? perhaps not nerdy enough? either way, it's time to pay tribute to the instruments that make the magic happen!  

Original Air Date:   11/26/17

Gavin discusses THE CURED. The Cure Tribute band's show here in Asheville, NC on the night of Halloween, 10/31/17. Wigs, Hits and a whole lotta Pedro!  

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Original Air Date: 11/12/17

Gavin discusses Halloween, Robert Smith dress up stories and a feature on "Lullaby", the super creepy, fan favorite single from 1989. Costumes! Spiders! Endless Metaphors!...it must be Halloween!

Original Air Date:  10/29/17

Gavin discusses Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends' show at the Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC on the night of 10/4/17. The Wednesday night crowd was thin but Reeves and company deliver enough epic, guitar fury to please all!   

Original Air Date: 10/15/17

Gavin & Chaz discuss the usage of Cure songs in film/tv...Forging their way through an exhaustive imdb list of 146 entries, see if your favorite CURE moment in film matches up!  

Original Air Date: 10/1/17

Gavin & Donald discuss this breakthrough, fan favorite album in all its glory! From the pop hit "Inbetween Days" to the ultimate pit of despair with "Sinking"... 32 years later, this record still has it all!  

Original Air Date:  9/17/17

...Gavin discusses the two new Cure songs debuted on the 2016 tour, "It Can Never Be The Same" and "Step Into The Light".  With additional contributions by Christine and our favorite Hollywood Squares guest Arusha!  

Original Air Date:  9/4/17

Gavin & Donald dive deep into the 1983 side project THE GLOVE by Robert Smith and Steve Severin...the original release featured vocals by Jeanette Landray and covered a wide range of '80s synth, ambient, somewhat psychedelic sounds! so go ahead and smell The Glove!  

Original Air Date:    8/21/17

Gavin dives down the rabbit hole of Cure member side projects, other projects & one off contributions...an attempt to cover it all! Life outside of the Cure.. relive, revisit or discover now!!! 

Original Air Date:   8/6/17

Gavin and Donald discuss the many bands that may or may not have influenced Robert Smith/The Cure over the years, as well as the various bands The Cure have potentially left their thumb print on.. influence? rip off? you decide!  

Original Air Date:  7/23/17

Gavin discusses a new batch of Cure covers and remixes! ..starting with a segment featuring Chaz on Damnation AD's "Pornography" tribute. Followed by tributes from Waiting For Words, Puddles Pity Party, and Psychee .  

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Original Air Date: 7/9/17

Chaz and Gavin finally have a real conversation! ...in which they discuss Chaz's Cure origin story, his undercover explorations into secular music, the power of words and how to build the ultimate Cure vinyl collection!   

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Original Air Date: 6/26/17

Gavin & Donald discuss the mysteries of 1984's THE TOP.  Love it or hate it, this album raises a lot of questions...Robert solo? Psychedelic? Too Transitional? Too Diverse?  Chaz & Tyler also provide "special guest perspectives".  

Original Air Date:  6/11/17

Gavin observes the 30th Anniversary of KISS ME, the 25th Anniversary of his first live Cure show and the song Anniversary! plus a run down of SLICING UP EYEBALLS top 225 CURE songs poll!!!

Original Air Date: 5/29/17

Arusha continues to share her epic Cure stories with Gavin & Donald..including how she finally meets the band, the merits of note passing, the making of a perfect orange and the birth of PUSH-A Cure Fan Documentary! -part 2 of 2-  

Original Air Date: 5/14/17      

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Arusha, Gavin & Donald finally hang out, in person, as Arusha tells of her Cure origin tale, the epic first live show, an ill fated cross country drive and why yearbooks will always be the tool of Satan! -part 1 of 2- 

 Original Air Date: 5/7/17      

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Gavin and Donald jibber jabber about Robert's Bday, RSD & eventually introduce a wonderful segment devoted to "Carnage Visors" starring Arusha, Automne & Ben.  

Original Air Date:   4/23/17

Gavin and Donald discuss the collection of singles that make up 1983's "Japanese Whispers" ...More Synths! No Lol Drums! More Pop! Who could have seen this coming!? What will become of our beloved mopey Cure?!...listen and find out!   

Original Air Date:  4/9/17

Gavin welcomes Rebecca & John to the show and discusses their Cure Origin Stories, Sobbing Dancers, and the perfect Death Bed Playlist!  

Original Air Date:  3/26/17

Gavin discusses "End Of The World" from the Cure's 2004 self titled album...this lead off single brings back fond memories of California sunshine and sweating it up at Coachella!  

Original Air Date: 3/13/17

Gavin, Donald and Arusha discuss founding member and author of "CURED", Lol Tolhurst; Plus, Arusha hand-delivers Lol's response to questions straight from Gavin & Donald!

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Push - a Cure Fan Documentary  

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Original Air Date:  2/27/17

Gavin proposes that  "Inbetween Days" the 12" single, could possibly be "the best" single ever recorded ...by anyone! This timeless Cure single backed with the beloved b-sides "Exploding Boy" & "A Few Hours After This" is no doubt a classic. Gavin digs in along with a contribution by Arusha, Automne and Ben.  

Original Air Date:  2/12/17   

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Gavin and Donald dive into the deep black waters of 1982's "Pornography" album and wrap things up with an HHr exclusive of... the worst cover of "A Figurehead"...ever! Shit is about to get DARK!

Original Air Date:     1/30/17

Gavin discusses his love for the emotionally charged, third single off WISH..."A Letter to Elise" and introduces the new Holy Hour story-time segment with "The Quantum Origin of The Cure" by Bobby Bergner  

Original Air Date:    1/15/17

Gavin and Donald discuss the 1981 album "FAITH"...starting out the year with Donald praising his all time favorite album! 2017 is already off to a weird start. Put on some grey and dig in with us!!!  

Original Air Date:    1/1/17   

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Gavin and Donald review 2016 in regards to The Holy Hour Podcast, The Cure 2016 Tour, and life in general...the season finale, one year anniversary episode!  

Original Air Date:  12/25/16

Arusha brings it on home with her thoughts on the three nights at Wembley Arena; the 2016 Tour finale...discussing the shows, the tour...& where to go from here!? With additional perspectives from David, Antti, Phil & Susan!

Original Air Date:  12/20/16

Arusha, Megan and Jennifer investigate the mystery of the Manchester gig! Curfew? Tired voice? Lame Crowd? Now dubbed as the 'CHARLOTTE' show of the European tour, Thierry, Ange and Susan aid in the discussion.  

Original Air Date: 12/13/16

Arusha and Megan tell the epic tale of The CURE in Barcelona, Spain. As well as an exclusive excerpt from Arusha and Mike's interview with Darren, a devoted fan since 1978!!!

Original Air Date:  12/7/16

Arusha and Megan give us the lowdown from Bilbao, Spain as The Cure hit the home stretch of their 2016 tour, additional  commentary from Irma and Adrian!

Original Air Date:  11/29/16

Catching up with Arusha as she embarks on the final leg of the European 2016 tour! Along with Antti's newly coined phrase "SET LUST"!

Original Air Date:  11/24/16

Gavin and Donald discuss The Cure's "Why Can't I Be You?" & "Hot Hot Hot"...why so pop? why so funky? why so peppy? why can't Donald just enjoy a fun song? find out all the answers in this sugar filled episode!

Original Air Date:   11/10/16

Gavin tells haunting tales of dressing up like his ultimate hero Robert Smith with spooktacular write-in stories from listeners Lisa, Cindy and Bonnie! "Come into my parlour..."  

Original Air Date:  10/27/16

Gavin and Donald utilize modern technology to discuss how The Cure should be introduced to a new listener. Robots! The Rule of 3! & Time Travel! This Cure-Shit-Shooting-Episode has it all!   

Original Air Date: 10/14/16

Arusha is back! This time casually chatting with former "Antenna Girl" Automne, from the comforts of their Brooklyn apartment, as they share past and present live-show war stories! Also, Cure origin segments from Bob and more!  

Original Air Date:  9/30/16

Gavin, Donald and Ryan discuss the timeless, post-E.T.-pre-Grunge-era-sorta-hit "Just Like Heaven". Along  with exclusive segments from  listeners Melissa, Chris and Chaz!  

Original Air Date: 9/16/16

Donald and his lovely, lovely wife Stephanie discuss her introduction to the Cure, the true meaning of Friday I'm Love, A Cure Opera and why you should never complain when you are in a traffic jam!  

Original Air Date: 9/2/16

Gavin and Donald take an in-depth look at THE CURE's sophomore release SEVENTEEN SECONDS (1980)...and perhaps learn a little something about themselves along the way.  

Original Air Date: 8/22/16  

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With the 2016 North American tour over Gavin and Arusha reflect and return to real life, as post CURE show depression kicks in! Listener Nicole also contributes to the gloom with a special write-in tale of Cure love.  

Original Air Date: 8/5/16

Gavin and Arusha discuss their final CURE show of the 2016 North American Tour! This bitter sweet finale is packed full of blood, sweat and cheers!  

Original Air Date: 7/29/16

Gavin, Donald and Matt finally catch up with Arusha, Jennifer and Megan as the CURE arrive in Charlotte, NC for a night of sweaty Hits, 12$ beers and the elusive Meat Paws!  

Original Air Date: 7/23/16

Deep in the forest of Merriweather Post Pavilion Arusha continues her devoted coverage of the 2016 Tour, this time joined by Jennifer, Dana, Megan and Hector they forge on to another surprisingly awesome show!  

Original Air Date: 7/8/16

Madison Square Garden NYC! 3 nights sold out! Arusha talks to Marnie & Lori, Dana,  Christine, Brian and Mother Angel Blue with post show thoughts and discussion from Brian of NY, Darren from Blackpool and Andreas from Sweden.

Original Air Date: 6/29/16

Gavin and Donald are reunited and discuss various topics concerning the 2016 Tour such as: Rare songs wishlists, What to do if you need to go to the restroom, simple math and so much more!  

Original Air Date: 6/22/16

Arusha, Ian and Stephanie recap Kansas City. Arusha and Luc pregame it in Chicago, Followed by Megan and Arusha giving us the full rundown of the Cure's two nights in Chicago!  

Original Air Date: 6/21/16

Arusha, Ian and Stephanie discuss the Minneapolis show as well as some of their earliest memories as devoted Cure fans...all on the bug infested roads leading to Kansas City.  

Original Air Date: 6/13/16

...June 2nd, The Cure played Boise, Idaho for the first time ever! From soundcheck to postshow reviews, Arusha was there!  

Arusha Baker is the director/producer of PUSH- A Cure Fan Documentary, check it out her upcoming film at:  http://www.curefandocumentary.com/

Original Air Date: 6/10/16

...Arusha and her Crew give us the low down on The Cure's three night stint at the Hollywood Bowl in California, as the 2016 Tour continues!

Arusha Baker is the director/producer of PUSH- A Cure Fan Documentary, check it out her upcoming film at:  http://www.curefandocumentary.com/

original air date: 5/30/16

...Arusha and Jeff give us inside scoop on the Austin TX show, and then Jennifer & Arusha talk pre and post El Paso! The 2016 Tour is picking up steam, get all the latest with this episode!  

Arusha Baker is the director/producer of PUSH- A Cure Fan Documentary, check it out her upcoming film at:  http://www.curefandocumentary.com/

original air date: 5/20/16

...Devoted Cure Fan/Film maker Arusha and her buddy Jeff give us a firsthand account of opening night and night two of the Cure's 2016 Tour, live from New Orleans! 

Arusha Baker is the director/producer of PUSH- A Cure Fan Documentary, check it out her upcoming film at:  http://www.curefandocumentary.com/​ 

original air date: 5/13/16

...Gavin discusses the kick off of the 2016 Cure World Tour! What should we expect? Do we peek at how things are going before the tour gets to us? Also, a quick run down of the five 'official' live Cure albums!

original air date: 5/9/16

Gavin and Craig discuss the two elusive CURE comic books that were released in the early '90s, as well as comics in general. Plus Craig rates his favorite CURE album covers from best to worst!  Let's get arty!  

original air date: 4/25/16

In the episode that has brought on the most hate-mail to date, Donald and Chris discuss being closeted Cure fans, fighting the Cure, Pornography vs Faith and the age old question: Is it better to burn out or to fade away?  

original air date: 4/11/16

Cure fan Tyler answers long distant questions and discusses his Cure origin tale among other topics! Plus The Holy Hour's first ever Q&A segment with Melissa!

original air date: 3/28/16

Donald and Matt discuss Matt's CURE origin story, IMAX, a CURE Mt. Rushmore and why it is ALWAYS a good idea to talk to strangers at a CURE show!  

original air date: 3/14/16

Gavin discusses turning 39, a mini review of Bloodflowers and general Social Media updates....just a quicky lil' episode!  

original air date: 3/1/16

Gavin and Donald discuss the vast and underrated world of amazing CURE B-Sides.   

original air date: 2/15/16

Gavin, all by his lonesome, walks you through a current playlist of CURE covers.  

original air date: 2/4/16  

*ignore any comments about a Moonfruit website, it no longer exists.

Gavin and Donald compare and contrast Three Imaginary Boys (UK) and Boys Don't Cry (US) debut albums!  

original air date: 1/23/16

Gavin and Donald's first attempt at discussing 1992's "WISH".

(part one of two).

original air date:  1/13/16

Gavin and Donald's first attempt at discussing 1992's "WISH" (part two of two).

original air date:  1/13/16

Gavin and Ryan discuss Cure mixtapes, fake French accents and the elusive CURE tribute act, Mr. Pink Eyes!  

original air date: 11/23/15  

**Please ignore any Moonfruit or Podomatic info....those sites are long gone.

 ...Gavin discusses buying Cure Tickets, past and present, as he mentally prepares for the Cure's 2016 North American Tour.

*ignore any Moonfruit or Podomatic comments...long gone.

original air date:  11/2015

Gavin and his big brother Owen discuss The Cure Vs Smiths, Military School Vs Public Schools and the brilliance of Simon Gallup.  

original air date: 10/19/15  

*ignore Podomatic and Moonfruit website info.....long gone.

Gavin discusses Robert Smith Collaborations, solo tracks and few unique live guest performances!  

Original Air Date: 9/28/15  

**with Updated segment: 9/5/21 (starts at 40:00 mark)  

Gavin and Donald discuss past, present and future members of the Cure!  

originally aired 8/31/15

 ...Gavin and Donald kick off the HOLY HOUR PODCAST: the all CURE podcast with their origin tales of becoming die hard Cure fans in the late 1980's.  

original air date 8/17/15