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

The ep where we literally go around in circles. Some we make ourselves, some are just reported on. We've got a bit of U2 stories and news as well as Yom Kippur stories, why communism is bad, the confusing world, Hillary's song of the week and more absolutely nonsense! Come along, if you dare.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartswatch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

Has this turned into a Gracie Abrams fan club pod? Maybe. Ha! (Never fear. This is temporary.)Jenny shares her experiences from a recent trip to New York City, where she attended a concert by Gracie Abrams. They discuss the excitement of the concert, the culture surrounding it, and the impact of Gracie's rising fame. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and humorous stories from their lives. Additionally, they delve into political discussions, emphasizing the importance of voting and celebrity endorsements in local politics. The episode concludes with a tribute to Kris Kristofferson and a call to action for listeners to share their voting plans.More specific details on the American Flag Act.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts00:00 Introduction and Whiskey Drinks01:41 Gracie Abrams at Radio City Music Hall10:33 We're Still Mad at JJ Abrams for Lost13:25 Happy Rosh Hashanah18:28 Summer Wine Festival21:28 Apple Wine Adventures23:09 Star Bike Man25:27 Door Dashing pie28:17 VOTING!29:19 Registering to vote in Texas32:40 Jenny's Mom Meets Tim Walz & Bootsy Collins34:48 Love For Our State Senators38:57 Trumpisms (yuck)42:37 Remembering Kris Kristofferson44:57 The Edge Spotted in Dublin46:18 "Bono" wants to you vote!Keywords: Gracie Abrams, concert, New York City, Rosh Hashanah, voting, political discussions, celebrity endorsements, Kris Kristofferson, wine festival, personal stories

In this episode, Jenny and Hillary catch up on their lives, celebrate U2's Sphereversary, discuss the impacts of global warming, share a hilarious dining disaster, and dive into exciting news about U2's upcoming releases. They also touch on personal stories from community events and engage in political discussions as the election approaches, emphasizing the importance of voting. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

In this episode, Jenny and Hillary discuss a variety of topics ranging from their favorite drinks to the upcoming election and early voting plans. They share their excitement about U2's anniversary and speculate on future tours. The conversation also touches on voter outreach efforts, memorable encounters with U2, and the importance of making a voting plan. They wrap up with pop culture references, a new-to-us ticketing scam in music history, and wonder how famous people vote. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Drinks 02:47 Early Voting and Election Plans 05:01 Voting Facts and Concerns 06:15 Voter Engagement Initiatives 09:03 Personal Stories and Anecdotes 12:48 Celebrating Milestones and Anniversaries 15:27 U2 Tour Rumors and Speculations 18:01 U2 Memories and Fan Experiences 22:00 Guest Appearances and Future Plans 25:40 Pop Culture References and Humor 28:22 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts 50:01 Garden Tart youtube outro.mp4 www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Hillary and Jenny reintroduce themselves because *it's been a while.* (You sang that too, right?) A quick overview of our beginnings, we ask each other five questions and a question for the U2s. We had a lot of fun with this and hope you enjoy listening to it!www.thegardentarts.comSend questions and soundbites to: [email protected]: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

In this week's ep:​U2 on the Sphere screen, and a review from Kathy Lewandowski. ​Bono in Monte Carlo​The Perfect Couple​Props to Gavin Friday​Just a bit *wink* about the US election​Hillary's reveal on who she met last week​and more!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We've got the ZooTV EP, Sphere movie in Vegas, the blue Trabbant in Dublin, this week in U2 history, a catch-up on TV shows (Only Murders in the Building, anyone?) and gobs more.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

For the third time, we present to you Ciara Lawrence! Ciara has a podcast, Ciara's Pink Sparkle Pod!, where she teaches her listeners about living with a learning disorder, all while interviewing well-known guests. Turns out she's a U2 fan, too! And why wouldn't she be when her first cousin is The Edge? She recently interviewed Stephen Averill, long time graphic designer for U2. We chat about that experience as well as US politics, V-U2 at Sphere, and she spills the beans on what member of U2 actutally plays golf! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Shenanigans abound in this one! Flat earth theories (don't worry, we've got solid proof they are wrong.), Steve Judd from Hollywood U2 who had the honor to play under THE Claw from 360, special guest announcement, REGISTER TO VOTE, and other things we probably have no right to talk about.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

What doesn't this ep have? We cover:A new U2 EP releaseU2 is still remastering and releasing songsWhere Jenny has beanStates U2 has NOT played (can you guess them?)Listener call-in review of a U2topia tribute band showShort people (who aren't in U2)Voter registrationOlympic excitement!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

This is a super mini TART Talk. We are slowly making our way through U2's singles and releases that are not on a U2 album. This week, we tackle "Window in the Skies." We chat about the song and the video, too. Come play along!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

This is a super mini TART Talk. We are slowly making our way through U2's singles and releases that are not on a U2 album. This week, we tackle "Electrical Storm." We chat about the song and the video, too. Come play along! If you're on Spotify, be sure to use the survey to tell us which version is your favorite.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

This is a super mini TART Talk. We are slowly making our way through U2's singles and releases that are not on a U2 album. This week, we tackle "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me." We chat about the song and the video, too. Come play along! If you're on Spotify, be sure to use the survey to tell us who your favorite Batman is.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

Oh, how we've missed each other... and you! Jenny's back and you get to hear all the tea about her trip. London, Abbey Road, Liverpool, traveling the Irish Sea, the Forty Foot and other Irish adventures.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

This is a super mini TART Talk. We are slowly making our way through U2's singles and releases that are not on a U2 album. This week, we tackle Night and Day. We chat about the song and the video, too. Come play along!⁠www.thegardentarts.com⁠SUPPORT: ⁠www.patreon.com/thegardentarts⁠ AND ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts⁠twitter: ⁠@the_gardentarts⁠instagram: ⁠@the_gardentarts

This is a super mini TART Talk. We are slowly making our way through U2's singles and releases that are not on a U2 album. This week, we tackle A Celebration. We chat about the song and the video, too. Come play along!www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

We've got some Mini Content™ to cover, and then we tell a few little ditties about meeting U2 friends over the years. It's amazing how the U2 fam comes together in the most unexpected ways! We want to hear your stories, too.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

There have been some band member sightings! We report on those, but mostly, we answer questions from all of you. Thank you to @atu2comSherry, @phistoandfly, @rockmycoffee, @AdamsKimono, @shadiva45 and @iChris for submitting great questions!Tune in and let us know your answers to the questions, too.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentarts

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