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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

By: U2 Fans Hillary and Jenny aka 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 Tarts.

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Episodes
  • BREAKING NEWS: U2 Releases New EP, Days of Ash

    BREAKING NEWS: U2 Releases New EP, Days of Ash
    Feb 18 2026

    WE'VE GOT A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE TODAY! Yes, our second ep of the day but, we weren't planning on U2 RELEASING NEW MUSIC.

    We did a first listen of the 6 new songs and these are our initial reactions. Stay tuned to next week for more discussion!

    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 YOU
    • What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUT
    • Wait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA
    • Sample our signature series, TART Talks

    LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple Podcasts

    WHERE TO FIND US:

    www.thegardentarts.com

    wearethegardentarts@gmail.com

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE

    facebook: @thegardentarts

    instagram: @the_gardentarts

    bluesky: @thegardentarts

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    www.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts

    KISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts LLC

    Editing by: Jenny Steadman

    Graphic design by: Hillary Frank

    All music is by December
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    15 mins
  • U2 Press Conference: Attention Kmart Shoppers

    U2 Press Conference: Attention Kmart Shoppers
    Feb 18 2026

    This week on the U2 Podcast with the Garden Tarts...

    Side A: It's the anniversary of the time U2 announced their PopMart world tour at a New York City K-Mart. Let's talk about it, shall we?

    Side B: Last week, we drew A Day Without Me from the box. Here are your thoughts, and ours!

    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 YOU
    • What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUT
    • Wait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA
    • Sample our signature series, TART Talks

    LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple Podcasts

    WHERE TO FIND US:

    www.thegardentarts.com

    wearethegardentarts@gmail.com

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE

    facebook: @thegardentarts

    instagram: @the_gardentarts

    bluesky: @thegardentarts

    SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter

    www.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts

    KISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts LLC

    Editing by: Jenny Steadman

    Graphic design by: Hillary Frank

    All music is by December
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • U2 Radio Interviews and October Shenanigans

    U2 Radio Interviews and October Shenanigans
    Feb 11 2026

    This week on the U2 Podcast with the Garden Tarts:

    Side A: New interviews on U2Xradio! Adam with Este Haim and Edge with Lenny Kravitz. Hear our takes.

    Side B: We asked about your favorite song on October, and you answered! And we have feelings.

    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 YOU
    • What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUT
    • Wait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA
    • Sample our signature series, TART Talks

    LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show.

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify

    ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple Podcasts

    WHERE TO FIND US:

    www.thegardentarts.com

    wearethegardentarts@gmail.com

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE

    facebook: @thegardentarts

    instagram: @the_gardentarts

    bluesky: @thegardentarts

    SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter

    www.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts

    KISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts LLC

    Editing by: Jenny Steadman

    Graphic design by: Hillary Frank

    All music is by December
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
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