{"podcast":{"title":"The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts","slug":"the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724","podcast_index_feed_id":881724,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/RzwT0lyX.rss","website_url":"https://www.thegardentarts.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/12321c59-2575-4791-9c44-2cb4e8cd493c/logos/dd7b8434-2a40-4da3-ab5a-ffd7963a9c91.png","author":"U2 Fans Hillary and Jenny, aka The Garden Tarts","episode_count":338,"summary":"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. Subscribe now and join Hillary and Jenny every Wednesday for your dose of U2 news, stories and laughs. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T08:21:01.856662+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724"},"episode":{"title":"Bono in New York: Bruce Springsteen, Guggi & Tribeca","slug":"bono-in-new-york-bruce-springsteen-guggi-tribeca","published_at":"2026-06-17T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724/bono-in-new-york-bruce-springsteen-guggi-tribeca","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/888d6b4c412a6c81465ff54bb1f7b0b95cc535cd43bceec7e09c29ef2497cf2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MWNmZmY2Mi0wMWVlLTQ2MDktOTAwYS02OTgwZjkyYWRjNTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMWNjYjk4MmU4ZjVkMTUxNTkwNmNiL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzAtMjItNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/888d6b4c412a6c81465ff54bb1f7b0b95cc535cd43bceec7e09c29ef2497cf2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MWNmZmY2Mi0wMWVlLTQ2MDktOTAwYS02OTgwZjkyYWRjNTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMWNjYjk4MmU4ZjVkMTUxNTkwNmNiL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzAtMjItNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Bono was in New York for a weekend packed with U2-adjacent moments, from presenting Bruce Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to attending the premiere screening of Guggi’s documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival. The Garden Tarts break down the big moments, the fan frenzy around Bono, and the reminder that keeping artists safe matters. Plus, we hear firsthand voice memos from PJ of Achtoon Baby and Kristen, who were both there and share vivid details from the room. This mini-episode also celebrates the ongoing friendship between Bono and Guggi, Ali Hewson’s impeccable style, and the emotional impact of seeing Bruce, Bono and Patti Smith together onstage. If you love U2 history, music moments, and candid fan perspective, this one is for you. Subscribe for more U2 content from The Garden Tarts, and follow us on social media at @thegardentarts.","meta_description":"Bono was in New York for a weekend packed with U2-adjacent moments, from presenting Bruce Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to att…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1081,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724/episodes/bono-in-new-york-bruce-springsteen-guggi-tribeca/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724/bono-in-new-york-bruce-springsteen-guggi-tribeca.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}