The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts

The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts

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If you love U2's music but want a fun, irreverent take beyond the stats and collectables, this podcast is for you. A podcast for U2 fans, casual and die-hard alike, we are two best friends discussing what we love the most: U2 and the ridiculous adventures we've had together over three decades of friendship.In a fan world full of collectibles, statistics and academia, Jenny and Hillary bring irreverence to the otherwise serious fandom. Come hang out with the cheeky but astute Garden...
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Until the End of 2025: Wi$h li$ts for our U2 Podcast

Dec 31st, 2025 7:00 AM

This week on the Garden Tarts:Side A: Our hopes and dreams for 2026 (in general)Side B: Our hopes and dreams for the pod... let's U2 it up even more! (come on, Bono!) An album? A tour?And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT!Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOUWhat are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUTWait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA Sample our signature series, TART TalksLEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple PodcastsWHERE TO FIND US:www.thegardentarts.comwearethegardentarts@gmail.comWATCH ON YOUTUBEfacebook: @thegardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartsbluesky: @thegardentartsSUBSCRIBE to our newsletterwww.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartsKISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. Editing by: Jenny SteadmanGraphic design by: Hillary FrankAll music is by December

U2 Holiday Cards and U2.com Subscriber Updates

Dec 24th, 2025 7:00 AM

This week on the Garden Tarts:Side A: Showing off the card we got from other U2 fans around the world! Was one of them from you?Side B: Subscriber updates on U2.com. What did you miss?And always, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT!Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOUWhat are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUTWait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA Sample our signature series, TART TalksLEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple PodcastsWHERE TO FIND US:www.thegardentarts.comwearethegardentarts@gmail.comWATCH ON YOUTUBEfacebook: @thegardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartsbluesky: @thegardentartsSUBSCRIBE to our newsletterwww.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartsKISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. Editing by: Jenny SteadmanGraphic design by: Hillary FrankAll music is by December

525,600 MINUTES: Favorite 2025 Moments and Remembering December U2 Concerts

Dec 17th, 2025 7:00 AM

This week on the Garden Tarts:Side A: Our favorite moments from the 2025 podcast season.Side B: We share memorable U2 concert experiences from December shows, and discuss plans for the podcast.And as always, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT!Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOUWhat are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUTWait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDASample our signature series, TART TalksLEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple PodcastsWHERE TO FIND US:www.thegardentarts.comwearethegardentarts@gmail.comWATCH ON YOUTUBEfacebook: @thegardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartsbluesky: @thegardentartsSUBSCRIBE to our newsletterwww.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartsKISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. Editing by: Jenny SteadmanGraphic design by: Hillary FrankAll music is by December.Chapters01:11 Intro and acknowledgment of current events03:29 Reflecting on 2025: Favorite Podcast Moments03:55 SIDE A: Favorite episodes of 202507:12 SIDE B: U2 shows in December11:22 20 Years of Concert Memories16:31 Questions for Bono: Insights and Reflectionspodcast, U2, concert experiences, favorite moments, December U2 shows, reflections, memories, future plans, Bono, Garden Tarts

IT'S A MUSIC JOURNEY: OUR 2025 APPLE REPLAYS

Dec 10th, 2025 7:00 AM

In this episode, Jenny and Hillary share their Apple Music replays for 2025, discussing their top artists, songs, and albums. They reflect on their listening habits, concert experiences, and invite their audience to share their own music insights.SIDE A: Jenny's ReplaySIDE B: Hillary's ReplayAnd a question for Bono over whiskey and cake.NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT!Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOUWhat are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUTWait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA Sample our signature series, TART TalksLEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple PodcastsWHERE TO FIND US:www.thegardentarts.comwearethegardentarts@gmail.comWATCH ON YOUTUBEfacebook: @thegardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartsbluesky: @thegardentartsSUBSCRIBE to our newsletterwww.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartsKISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. Editing by: Jenny SteadmanGraphic design by: Hillary FrankAll music is by DecemberChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:25 Hillary makes an executive decision03:59 SIDE A: Jenny's Replay 202508:04 Diverse Musical Tastes and Nostalgia08:46 SIDE B: Hillary's Replay 202516:13 Question for Bono over whiskey and cake16:41 Just say, "chicken!"music, Apple Music, playlists, concert experiences, holiday greetings, podcast, U2, Taylor Swift, Lumineers, nostalgia

Unsure about 'No Line on the Horizon'? Here's Why It Deserves a Second Listen

Dec 3rd, 2025 7:00 AM

This week on the Garden Tarts:By now, it is no secret that we don't "get" No Line on the Horizon as an album. It is only fair to bring a fan to the album's defense.Side A: Kip Mullin (Jr.) in defense of No Line on the HorizonSide B: The 360 tour, our adventures and how the band didn't stand by the album.And of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT!Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOUWhat are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUTWait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA Sample our signature series, TART TalksLEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple PodcastsWHERE TO FIND US:www.thegardentarts.comwearethegardentarts@gmail.comWATCH ON YOUTUBEfacebook: @thegardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartsbluesky: @thegardentartsSUBSCRIBE to our newsletterwww.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartsKISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. Editing by: Jenny SteadmanGraphic design by: Hillary FrankAll music is by December

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