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

Nonsense. Absolutely nonsense! Plus U2 rumors and so much more. Keep coming in this ride with us!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We promise there is U2 content in here! Heavy in the -ish, though. How we both became Mt. Everest "experts" is beyond us. Won't you come on this adventure with us?

If nothing else, this episode is full of passion and opinions. There might be some U2 content. And we still don't know why Bono was in Tokyo. Come chat with us!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

AJ Sams of U2songs.com has a brand new U2 book out, U2: Song by Song. We had the honor of speaking to him about the book, U2songs, his U2 origin story and more fun stories. You don't want to miss this episode! Listen to the end for the chance to win a copy of the book. MORE: u2songs.com/U2SongBySong www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Jenny and Hillary finally have a chance to watch Kiss the Future. We talk about the movie and a podcast episode Bono did with Christy Turlington for Every Mother Counts.Bono in Tokyo, Amsterdam and a colorful dining room. Edge and Morleigh in Venice are receiving an award. And, in general, a lot of giggles.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We had the honor of interviewing Tatiana Pais Becher, author of U2 Irish in Every Other Way. Hear about her research, interviews with Bono and Edge, and some of our favorite parts of the book.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

It's that time of year again... in May, we celebrate Bono's birthday! We once again get to talk with the amazing folks at the African Well Fund about the annual Bono Birthday Well. We chatted with board member Ally Marcel and U2 fan (and friend of the Tarts) Irma Magana. Irma helps organize an annual fundraiser at her school that has benefited the African Well Fund the last few years. We are honored to help spread the word about this life-changing and life-saving organization. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts AFRICAN WELL FUND: www.africanwellfund.org

This ep is a little bit of everything and a whole lotta nothing.strange deliveriesOJ Simpsonfan mailThis day in U2 historyKiss the Futureand who knows what else!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We take one week off and boom! the sky goes dark! Seriously though, what a week it has been!Solar eclipseEdge and MorleighAdam and Elephant in the RoomDiscoteque and moreA look at subscriber content on U2.comIs Breakfast Included? podcast recommendationsCome along for the ride.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

Check-ins with listeners about Kiss the Future, U2:UV at SXSW, this week in U2 history and more. It's a chatty little ep. Join us! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

The Garden Tarts gets serious with SiriusXM. For St. Patrick’s Day, U2Xradio aired a new band interview and the final Sphere show. Here are our thoughts!

Long-time listeners know and new listeners are learning that we like to ask Bono questions over whiskey and cake. This time we turned it to you! Megan, Cathy, Dana, Kat and Kevin sent in questions so we poured the drinks, cut the cake and got to asking.(It should be noted that Bono has yet to respond to our invitations.)www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

After all that whining about not being able to go back to Vegas, Jenny makes last-minute arrangements to go to the final U2 show at Sphere. This episode is a result of that! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We're home and we're not going back... and we're gonna whine about it. Feeling the post-Vegas blues? Come along for some solidarity. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We are back from our last trip to Sphere in Las Vegas. We saw three U2 shows, had the time of our lives and talked to so many fans... of U2 and our podcast! In this episode you'll hear from: Jason and Julie (@VelvetRebel1984) AJ (@U2songs) Melissa (@u2mp3s) Julie from LA Tamara (@20tamara) from London Mike and Amelie Smolko from Washington State Beth from the U2 Tattoo Project (@bethandbono) Irma and Claudia from LA Andrew from New York What a blast this whole thing was. We met so many more people, too. We handed out all 100 of our bracelets (including one to Bono *boom cha!*... and tons of other swag). We can't wait to do something like this again! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

This is a quick episode before we head out to Vegas for three U2 shows at Sphere. We recap highlights of the shows last week, all with the Super Bowl on in the background... and all of the commentary that comes with it.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We mustache you a question... sorry, couldn't help ourselves. In this episode of our U2 podcast we recap U2's performance at the Grammys, catch up on Las Vegas happenings and praise be to the all mighty mustache!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

The band is back on stage in Vegas, U2.com subscriber gifts are arriving, an announcement about the Grammys and good luck to those of you traveling during Super Bowl weekend!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We’ve got listener questions to answer for this ep! Thanks to all of you who sent content! These are some big loaded questions. We had a blast answering them. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We're a U2-ish podcast. Sometimes heavy on the U2. Sometimes heavy on the 'ish. With the band not back in Vegas yet or making any other news, we had to resort to other rambling content. Plus... we finally reveal our listener from the Philippines!

We ended 2023 with All That You Can't Leave Behind but couldn't truly be done with it without mention the good, the fun and the bad of the Elevation Tour. Come on down memory lane with us. Maybe it will spark some of your own.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

Just a little ditty to ring in the new year. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings for our little podcast! Join us and come along with the ride. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind. This is Side B. We make our way through the final five songs on this album and find out some interesting things about ourselves in the process. Take a listen to the album and then join along with us. DRINK OF THE EP: Wild Honey (bourbon, honey and lemon)www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We have a special treat! Johnny Bigwave and Michelle from Zootopia/U2.com join us to talk about Las Vegas, Zoo Station, fan events and what they hope to do in 2024 with and for U2 fans in Vegas. Of course we also recap the last few shows in Vegas, too.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

The boys are back in Vegas but there’s no new details to report. (Other than something we forget until the very end.) So, we had to find our own way through this ep.

We are delighted to speak, once again, with Ciara Lawrence from Ciara's Pink Sparkle Pod about her discussion with U2's Adam Clayton. We catch up on a little U2 news and then head into the best part with our VIP guest! You don't want to miss this.www.pinksparklepod.comwww.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind. This is Side A. We make our way through the first six songs on this album and find out some interesting things about ourselves in the process. Take a listen to the album and then join along with us.DRINK OF THE EP: Wild Honey (bourbon, honey and lemon)www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We have listeners all over the world but someone in the Philippines has been wracking up our charts and we love them for it! So the quest begins... who are you?! Plus, so much more U2 content. Tune in! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

In this ep:U2 shakes up their set listVoice memo from Sarah Stone about the 11/4 Sphere show in comparison to the opening nightPlanning our trip back in FebruaryShine Like Stars vs. Do You Hear Me Comin'Cake and whiskey and questions for Bonoand even more...www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

The Tarts are back from Vegas and two shows at Sphere. In this ep we cover: Zoo Station Our first thoughts entering Sphere Loathing in Vegas Thoughts from Garden Tart Amanda Hearing So Cruel for the first (and second) time The VIP lounge and riser and brammmmmm! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We're trying something different with this ep. We recorded it in bits are we traveled to Las Vegas for two shows at Sphere. We caught up with Julie and Michelle at Zoo Station and also have fan check-ins from Zak, Maia, Austin and Des. This is a fun little one. Enjoy!

Not gonna lie... there's a lot of Taylor Swift talk in this ep. Mostly her cultural significance and how that relates to us as U2 fans. We're getting ready to head to Vegas so come help us make some friendship bracelets and listen along!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

In this episode of our U2ish podcast we take on:The music festival (and so much more ) in IsraelU2's set list choices (aka A Chopped Setlist)Bono's hair debacleGavin Friday's birthdayHow people are spewing "facts" with no sourcesand more shenanigans!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

The Garden Tarts didn't make it to opening night but Correspondent Jenny did! She brings us a full report. Plus, our thoughts on some of the visuals, the set list, famous attendees and assholes on the internet. Plus, an intriguing ticketing idea Metallica uses for their fan club. Would it work for U2 and U2 fans? We aren't so sure. We've got questions for Bono over whiskey and cake, too!

The Sphere is almost here, Atomic City is even closer. It's U2's 47th birthday and we're ready for what's next. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

It sure it great when the bands writes the ep content for us! Two big pieces of news: Larry and Atomic City!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We are in the month of Vegas! What felt so far away is finally here. In this ep:Tribute to Jimmy BuffettNews of Steve Harwell of Smash MouthVegas expectationsAdam Clayton and Elephant in the RoomU2:UV and Zoo StationQuestions for Bono over whiskey and cakeAn important question for you!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

In this week's ep: Vegas is coming up! Lots of today-ish in U2 history Streaming in 1997?! Shout out to Adam Questions for Bono over whiskey & cake www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

This week’s ep features Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene and his experience previewing the Las Vegas Sphere technology. He’s got us so excited! He's been to the facility in Burbank, CA and has experience all but the (even better than the) real thing. He's excited. We're excited. Listen to his hopes for the set list and our big question... what does he think The Fly will look like? www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

This ep is light on the 'ish and heavy on the U2. There is lots going on in the U2 world and we have questions for Bono over whiskey and cake. In this ep: a major guest announcement (oops!) Sarajevo Film Festival (and yes, we figured out the strike question. We'll answer next week.) reissued and remastered "Stay (Faraway, So Close)" and how it compares to the 1993 release Sinead O'Connor's funeral T.Rex film and our ever growing intrigue about what The Fly 2023 will look like. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

In this week's U2 podcast ep: Jenny travels back up to Canada (again) for a Stranger Things Experience Edge turns 62 Hillary reminisces about a super scary Halloween www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

This ep includes: Our tribute to Sinead O'Connor A commitment to All That You Can't Leave Behind Some strange and startling things Questions for Bono over whiskey and cake www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Even our U2 content is "ish". We're on two different ends of the spectrum in this episode. Jenny learns about her family in Germany and Hillary went to see Bullet the Blue Sky, a U2 tribute band. Very different events but we both had a great time! (Not much of an argument that Hillary's time was better.) www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

You may not have noticed we were gone but, we were and it's time to catch up. Join Jenny and Hillary as we catch up after a few weeks off. We talk everything from the Sphere to Zooropa 30 to the U2 cover band Hillary is seeing this weekend. Join the convo! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

This year's Dalkey Book Festival featured two local talents who also happen to be two of the U2s. Once again, Friend of the Tarts and Ireland Correspondent Jenny Sermas reports back from what it was like being in Dalkey for the event. Take a listen to hear more! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We've always wondered what it's like to see a concert from Slane Castle. Friend of the Tarts Jenny Sermas was there to see Harry Styles so we have deemed her our Ireland Correspondent for this weeks ep. Take a listen and remember to pack snacks! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

The Earth is on fire, Sphere tickets are a sh*t show, The Edge is with Anton and learning to drive in the 1990s. You gotta hear it to believe it! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

It was a busy weekend in the little seaside town of Dalkey, Ireland. We weren't there (boo) but we did follow along with the fun with Bono and Edge. Adam was out and about, too. Larry was his usual... nowhere to be seen. But, we got Tom Hanks! This is short but sweet one... join us! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We're a bit all over the place this week with talk of Inhaler and Harry Styles at Slane, The Edge in Italy, Jenny at Taylor Swift and our love of Smartless. Just our usually bestest friend banter! Join us, won't you? www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

We like to tell people we have a U2ish podcast so we have an out when there's not a lot of U2 to talk about (or we're not in the mood. As if that ever happens). Today we play the 'ish card! We have plenty to catch up on and chat about. And yes, there are a few U2 mentions! Come hang out with us! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts