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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

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S3 Ep 39This is Where We've Bean: March

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... March! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) MERCH STAND! merch.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #u2zootv #u2elevation

Mar 3, 202117 min

S3 Ep 38The Ep About (almost) Nothing

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Here we are, the end of February, and trudging through like everyone else. Come on this casual ride with us... we aren't sure where we're going but you're always welcome to come along. thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Feb 24, 202135 min

S3 Ep 37Canaries in a Coalmine

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Thank you for your patience after we took last week off. In this ep we cover: cats, rock stars and toddlers, U2 news, vaccine appointments, laser discs and what if an AB anniversary tour happens? Would we survive? thegardentarts.com #u2 #u2podcast #bono #rocknroll #music

Feb 17, 202154 min

S3 Ep 36TART Talk: Zooropa, Side B

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The wild ride (and drinks) continue on side B of U2's Zooropa. Don't miss the addition to Bono's lounge set and our questions for him over whiskey and cake. thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #bono #zooropa

Feb 3, 20211h 18m

S3 Ep 36The Only Inauguration Coverage You Need

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The 2021 US Presidential inauguration was a full week ago! What more could you want or need? This. This is what you need. (And yes, we talk U2... we couldn't leave them out!) www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts DONATE to the charity of the month.

Jan 27, 202135 min

S3 Ep 35TART Talk: Zooropa, Side A

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Welcome to the Garden Tarts' TART Talk about U2's Zooropa LP. Come on this wild ride with us that is full of Blade Runner references, wanderlust, cover bands, cats and.... gin? Yep, I believe that's what it was. You don't want to miss this one! thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #bono #zooropa

Jan 20, 20211h 14m

S3 Ep 34The Ep That Got Away

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It's not often you get to record a podcast episode right after an insurrection... an attempted coup on our nation's Capitol. We weren't sure where this one was going to go, but we knew we had Fireball! thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #music #rocknroll #podcast #podcasters #podcasting #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast

Jan 13, 202151 min

S3 Ep 33Happy New Year: First Ep of 2021

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Welcome to the first episode of 2021! We've got lots of fun for you but, most notably, the return of questions to ask Bono over whiskey and cake. Come join in on the fun! thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #music #rocknroll #podcast #podcasters #podcasting #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast

Jan 6, 202131 min

S3 Ep 32A Celebration!

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There are 3 parts to this party... 1. It's Jenny's birthday! 2. A 2020 recap as we kick it in the ass goodbye and 3. What's to come in the Tart world in 2021! www.thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com instagram: @the_gardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #music #rocknroll #podcast #podcasters #podcasting #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast

Dec 30, 202044 min

S3 Ep 31The U2s at Christmas Time

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Happy Christmas from The Garden Tarts and U2! (Well, kinda.) The U2s have been doing their thing and we are hear to tell you about it! Bono and Edge do some "busking," Adam is making Christmas playlists and some other interviews, a delayed Record Store Day and more. Come listen along! www.thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Dec 23, 202021 min

S3 Ep 30U2 News Update: What Have the Boys Been Up To?

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Those U2s are all over the place the last week or so! (Virtually, anyway) Come hang out with the Garden Tarts, check in on the U2 news and hear what we may be planning for the new few weeks! And, Happy Hanukkah! merch.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono

Dec 16, 202042 min

S3 Ep 29This is Where We've Bean: December

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... December! In December we've been scolded by Bono, slept in the snow, driven under the Florida night sky, found a bear in Utah, former tennis sensation Jim Courier and so much more! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) MERCH STAND! merch.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #u2popmart #u2elevation #u2eitour

Dec 9, 202047 min

S3 Ep 28December 1 is World AIDS Day (and why you should shop (RED))

December 1 is World AIDS Day so we are taking the time to talk about (RED) and Product (RED) with a side of the ONE Campaign. Basically, you're buying presents all ready this season, so why not shop (RED) to help fight the AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics in many African countries? It's as easy as activism gets. Take a listen to this ep to learn more about (RED) and some of our favorite purchases. Also, SHOP our website for special products that will contribute to www.red.org. www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts.com instagram: @the_gardentarts.com #u2 #bono #red #productred #worldaidsday #worldaidsday2020 #endaids #u2podcast

Dec 1, 202015 min

S3 Ep 27Sexy at 60... and Being Thankful

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The episode in which we are thankful for all things. Not to mention, a special Hot Press giveaway and a special merch sale! merch.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono

Nov 26, 202026 min

S2 Ep 26This is Where We've Bean: November

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... November! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) MERCH STAND! merch.thegardentarts.com VOTE BABY: votebaby.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #u2popmart #u2elevation #u2eitour

Nov 18, 202032 min

S3 Ep 25We Did It!

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What an update! The United States election results, an update on Hillary's covidness, ATYCLB and other U2 news... and a GIVEAWAY! You'll have to listen to find out more! twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #music #rocknroll #podcast #podcasters #podcasting #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #votebaby #rockthevote

Nov 11, 202024 min

S3 Ep 24TART Talk: How Did U2 Rock Your Vote? from the 2020 U2 Conference

Didn't have a chance to join us on our TART Talk at the U2 Conference? We had a discussion with listeners about how U2 rocked our vote. Take a listen now! instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com u2conference.com

Nov 4, 202045 min

S3 Ep 23Happy Birthday, Larry Mullen, Jr!

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It's Saturday, October 31, 2020 which means it's Larry Mullen, Jr.'s 59th birthday! Join the party as we share Larry encounters and wonder if he likes ice cream sandwiches with his whiskey. You aren't going to want to miss these tales. They are a hoot! Raise a glass to our favorite drummer with us! twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts Find us online at www.thegardentarts.com

Oct 31, 202029 min

S3 Ep 22VOTE BABY: Final Call

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Election day is less than a week away. This is our final call for VOTE BABY. It's time GET OUT AND VOTE. Plus, Hillary's health update (it's good!), U2 news and U2 fan community news. Come along for the ride! twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com

Oct 28, 202026 min

S3 Ep 21This is Where We've Bean: October

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... October! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) In this episode we laugh our arses off. Come along with the fun! DONATE TODAY: www.aclu.org MERCH STAND! merch.thegardentarts.com VOTE BABY: votebaby.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #u2vertigo #u2elevation #u2360

Oct 21, 202043 min

S3 Ep 20It's No Secret at All

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Checking in on all things! Including Tart Hillary's health, voting, U2 news, a fly that is not Bono, the U2 Conference, and more voting. Take a listen! www.thegardentarts.com votebaby.thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts

Oct 14, 202023 min

S3 Ep 19SPECIAL EDITION: Wear a Fucking Mask! And Vote!

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We've got a bit of U2 news but also, Garden Tart Hillary talks about her COVID-19 diagnosis and not only the importance of voting but how we can help you do so. Take a listen! www.thegardentarts.com twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #votebaby #rockthevote #bono #wearamask

Oct 7, 202017 min

S3 Ep 18TART Talk - From the Sky Down: A Conversation

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In this TART Talk we continue with our coverage of Achtung Baby and ZooTV as we chat about the U2 documentary, From the Sky Down. This is a must-see movie for all hardcore fans. We would love to talk about it with you! instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com From the Sky Down playlist on YouTube

Sep 30, 202046 min

S3 Ep 17U2 Turns 44! Let's Party Like It's 2016!

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On Friday, September 25, 2020, U2 turns 44! The fan community loves to honor this day which gives us a chance to reminisce about U240 in Cleveland. We were there and we know many of you were, too. Come celebrate with us! instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com #u2 #bono #u240 #u244 #thegardentarts #u2podcast

Sep 25, 202019 min

S3 Ep 16All the News You'll Never Need... and then some!

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What a check-in this is! U2 news. Non-U2 news. Vote Baby news. Jesus news? A toast to the Notorious RBG and so much more. Won't you raise a glass with us? instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com votebaby.thegardentarts.com #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #votebaby #rockthevote #riprbg #notoriousrbg

Sep 23, 202040 min

S3 Ep 15This is Where We've Bean: September

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... September! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) In this episode, for just a hot second, we hold a rock star in the palm of our hands. DONATE TODAY: www.aclu.org MERCH STAND! merch.thegardentarts.com VOTE BABY: votebaby.thegardentarts.com www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono #u2jt17 #u2360

Sep 16, 202018 min

S3 Ep 14Post-Achtung Baby Blues

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What it is like to have finished Achtung Baby, Record Store Day, Bang a Gong and... chicken? There's only one way to find out. www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

Sep 9, 202027 min

S3 Ep 13TART Talk: Achtung Baby, Side B

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You know you want it. Submitting transmition. Side B of our Achtung Baby journey. And yes, if you listened to Side A, you know that we turned this super serious review into a drinking game. What's a Tart to do? Join the fun and the conversation! twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts [email protected] Leave us a message here: anchor.fm/thegardentarts/message

Sep 2, 20201h 2m

S3 Ep 12A Garden Tart Interview: ZooTV

Hillary's first U2 show was on March 7, 1992 at the Hampton Coliseum. It was on U2's ZooTV Indoor Broadcast tour and it changed her life forever! Grab a drink and have a seat and listen in as Jenny interviews Hillary about her first U2 show. Join the conversation: twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts thegardentarts.com GARDEN TART MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!: merch.thegardentarts.com #u2 #u2podcast #zootv #u2zootv #bono #hamptonroads

Aug 26, 202023 min

S3 Ep 11TART Talk: Achtung Baby, Side A

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Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's Achtung Baby. This has been in production for months and we are so excited to finally share it with you. This one hits deep for us Garden Tarts. We hope you enjoy the discussion and continue with us on twitter at @the_gardentarts. SHOW NOTES: Achtung Baby release video From the Sky Down trailer Bono sings So Cruel, From the Sky Down

Aug 19, 20201h 19m

S3 Ep 10VOTE BABY: People Have the Power

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Welcome to our Vote Baby! information campaign. Take a listen to 6 reasons you MUST vote, how we can help you get the information you need and also a little itty bitty fundraiser. For information on registering to vote, visit: https://www.thegardentarts.com/vote-baby (with more updates and information coming soon) For VOTE BABY merchandise, visit https://teespring.com/stores/the-garden-tarts-store. 100% of all Vote Baby merch profits will be donated to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union).

Aug 12, 202024 min

S3 Ep 9Happy Birthday, The Edge!

It's Saturday, August 8, 2020 which means it is the Edge's 59th birthday! Join the party as we share Edge encounters and wonder what kind of cake he prefers. We ask Fake Edge (@DearBAEatu2) some more questions, too. Raise a glass to our favorite guitarist with us! Find us online at www.thegardentarts.com instagram / twitter: @the_gardentarts #u2, #u2podcast, #theedge

Aug 8, 202016 min

S3 Ep 8Listener Q&A Round 2

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We've got some quick stories here but mostly we spend this episode answering U2 questions from... you! Specifically: @Handles_71, @sidowski, @PJDeGenaro, @TheRealMessing, @g_gormo, @Stezza_Dozza and @iChris Make sure you stick through to the very end because we get some last minute questions right before we end! #u2 #u2podcast #bono #u2xradio

Jul 29, 202056 min

S3 Ep 7Ain't Too Proud to Beg

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We've reached Israel! Thank you to new sponsors and social media support. We've got TART Talks, a national change shortage, COVID anxiety and some U2 news to cover, including U2 conference and Fake Bono and Fake Edge on twitter. We pretty much cover it all! SHOW NOTES available on: www.thegardentarts.com instagram/twitter: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono

Jul 22, 202038 min

S3 Ep 6Dance of Felt, Adventures with Chipmunks & Other Non-Fake News

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Welcome back! We've got baby news, Larry news, background music news, voting news, Baby news (note the capitalization) and who-are-these-people-listening-to-us-? news. Come join in on the fun! Sid did. You can, too! Leave us a message at anchor.fm/thegardentarts.com/message. And wear your mask! Love ya!

Jul 15, 202036 min

S3 Ep 5Radio is air we can be on...

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We're just a few days into U2XRadio and we are in love with it. And we want your help to get on it. Plus, find out everything else going on in our lives during this check-in. Spoiler: Hillary wrote lyrics to our jingle! Now we just need Bono to sing it... and Edge to put a track behind it... we're a third of the way there! We're one step closing to winning an ADDY. (Ha!) Enjoy!

Jul 8, 202057 min

S3 Ep 4This is Where We've Bean: July

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A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... July! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have!)

Jul 4, 202038 min

S3 Ep 3COVID Check-in: Actual U2 News! (It's true!)

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This is the most U2-relevant check-in we have recorded yet! There's a lot of movement in the U2 world... come hear about it! And say hi to Kevin (@kevins2u), too! #onetoabillion #u2xradio

Jul 1, 202036 min

S3 Ep 2This is Where We’ve Bean: June

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A new monthly feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in.... June! We've got some memories that make us laugh and others that make us cry. It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have!)

Jun 27, 202033 min

S3 Ep 1Season 3 Preview: Shenanigans! Malarkey! And More!

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What is in store for season 3? We've got some ideas to share and are happy to hear more from you! Take a listen to our game plan and other tomfoolery from the Garden Tarts.

Jun 21, 202030 min

S2 Ep 99Bonus Check-In: When the Lights Go Out...

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SURPRISE! We said the next episode was going to be the beginning of Season 3 but we couldn't let this week go by without another check-in. Come along as we check-in with each other, update with some U2 news, hear from Scott of the band December and eat some surprise cake....

Jun 17, 202037 min

S2 Ep 27What the Heck Have We Been Doing? Season 2 Recap

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It's been over a year since we started this little project and here we are... at the end of season 2! What a season it has been. Before we move onto season 3, let's take a look back and see what the heck we have been up to.

Jun 6, 202015 min

S2 Ep 26Resistance... Love has got to fight for its existence. ♥️

We are just popping in your feed quickly to talk about what is going on in the United States and a few resources for you to help. Stay safe. Be well. Love one another. And VOTE.

Jun 4, 202031 min

S2 Ep 25Bono's Birthday, Part 5: Meeting Bono... the first time.

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It's the last weekend of Bono's birthday month. Let's celebrate one more time. Welcome to Part 5 of the Bono Birthday Extravaganza! It was May 1997, almost 23 years to the day before this episode is released. We were in DC seeing a PopMart show and hoping to meet our favorite band. A lot of the weekend is a blur... thank goodness Hillary's other brother Will was with us to help remember this momentous occasion. We are so excited to have him with us on this ep to reminisce and laugh with us. What a hilarious weekend that was! To see show notes, go to www.thegardentarts.com #U2 #bono #bono60

May 30, 202058 min

S2 Ep 24COVID Check-In: Deer, Coyotes & Zombies, Oh My!

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Guess who's back... back again... it's us! Your friendly Garden Tarts! We've got stories from the week (what is it with animals nowadays?), a tiny bit of U2 news and a check-in from Lorraine of Cleveland, by way of Limerick. And watch out for those zombies!

May 27, 202042 min

S2 Ep 23Bono’s Birthday, Part 4: Dedicated Followers of Fashion

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Welcome to part 4 of Bono’s birthday celebration. This week we are looking at some of Bono’s fashion choices and hairstyles from over the years. Will it be a misstep or will it be a compliment? There’s only one way to find out... To see the pictures as we talk about them, visit www.thegardentarts.com. twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

May 23, 20201h 1m

S2 Ep 22COVID Check-In: Stories that Define Quarantine... and Fan Letters

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What has your week been like? Hear about ours (we hope you laugh!) and also check-ins from Rob in Houston, Texas, and Anwen from New Zealand. We cover Bono's Full Irish playlist as well as chat about his 60 songs and accompanying fan letters. What is your favorite? We collect more romantic duet examples for Bono and Edge to perform and so many more shenanigans. Come along for the ride! twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

May 20, 202050 min

S2 Ep 21Bono's Birthday, Part 3: Bono Stories!

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All month we are celebrating Bono's 60th Birthday! You've been asking and we've been promising... November 1997 puts us on the PopMart tour in San Antonio, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. We talked a lot about these shows in S1:E10 so, if you want to hear about the music, go back to that. Otherwise, this ep has 0% music and 100% Bono stories. We have some silly and sweet ones and we're ready to share. Jenny found the keys to the time machine and the bus is leaving the station so, grab a seat and buckle up for the ride! #bono60 SOCIAL MEDIA: @the_gardentarts WEBSITE: www.thegardentarts.com EMAIL: [email protected]

May 16, 202029 min

S2 Ep 20COVID Check-In: The Post-Bono-Birthday Hangover

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Here we are... checking in AGAIN. (I say that as if a) it’s a surprise and b) it won’t be happening for a while.) We recap our Bono Birthday festivities, chat (ok, laugh) about a little U2 news and stories about our days. Oh! And hear from our check-in guests, Jo and Heshan. Social: @the_gardentarts / email: [email protected] / Leave is a message: anchor.fm/thegardentarts/message

May 13, 202026 min

S2 Ep 19Bono’s Birthday Party, Part 2: Bono's Work Outside of U2

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Bono's Birthday Extravaganza! Part 2 We are celebrating Bono's birthday all month long! In this episode, we talked about some of Bono’s work outside of U2. Grab a drink and a slice of cake and come party with us! SOCIAL MEDIA: @the_gardentarts WEBSITE: www.thegardentarts.com EMAIL: [email protected]

May 9, 202031 min