S16 Ep 881: A VIP Pass To The Cure - Part 1
Summary
Joe Wilkins recounts getting locked out of his house topless during a heatwave and his anxiety about walking to retrieve keys. He then details attending a Cure concert with VIP backstage access, spotting Jo Wiley and a Chatabix cap on stage. The episode concludes with Wilkins reacting to author Matt Haig’s emotional backstage meeting with bassist Simon Gallup, contrasting it with his own distant experience.
Topics discussed
Complaining about the heatwave and sleep issues
Locked out of the house topless in the garden
Vaulting the gate to get back inside
Getting backstage passes for The Cure concert
Entering the VIP area and spotting Jo Wiley
Discussing the VIP crowd and imaginary guests
Watching The Kooks and spotting a podcast cap
The emotional experience of seeing The Cure live
Comparing the experience to Matt Haig's backstage meeting
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