{"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":"U2 Fan Podcast: Our Origin Story PLUS, What U2 Album Would You Ditch?","slug":"u2-fan-podcast-our-origin-story-plus-what-u2-album-would-you-ditch","published_at":"2026-04-29T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724/u2-fan-podcast-our-origin-story-plus-what-u2-album-would-you-ditch","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/575e2d097120aa960c89b84c4e037e345f7c73fd932144f4a2456d28b8f2318f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ODI5YjQ4Ny0zMWQwLTQ1YWUtOTliNi05NDhhYzYxMmIyMjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZWJlM2Q4ZTA5ZDA3ODliZTMxYThmL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzMtMzktOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/575e2d097120aa960c89b84c4e037e345f7c73fd932144f4a2456d28b8f2318f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ODI5YjQ4Ny0zMWQwLTQ1YWUtOTliNi05NDhhYzYxMmIyMjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZWJlM2Q4ZTA5ZDA3ODliZTMxYThmL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzMtMzktOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Welcome, fellow U2 fans and lovers of ridiculous adventures! Today, the Garden Tarts spill the secrets behind their decades-long friendship, their wild concert memories, and the surprising results of a poll about ditching one U2 album. If you've ever wondered how a chance meeting at a U2 conference or Bono's car phone could lead to this podcast, you're in for a treat. How Jenny and Hillary's friendship started on a Prodigy board amidst antisemitic comments, evolving into a legendary concert friendship Crazy early U2 meetups, including an unforgettable table encounter and the first time they met Bono together in DC Memorable U2 tour moments: from the Elevation shows' chaos to Salt Lake City’s unique vibe and multiple Sphere concerts Their non-tour U2 adventures: Bono book tours, Bono's speeches, and mutual visits to the Rock Hall The epic fan poll: which U2 albums are on the chopping block, and how musical preferences turn into passionate debates The surprising unpopularity of \"Songs of Experience\" and the wide range of album favorites And of course, Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️ LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show. • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on SPOTIFY ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2zSuKUbHaQgsKFjEmyG8jo?si=8244b36bcc734ca8 • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on APPLE ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-the-irreverent/id1478584991 WHERE TO FIND US: ➡️ http://www.thegardentarts.com ➡️ wearethegardentarts@gmail.com ➡️ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegardentarts ➡️ instagram: https://instagram.com/the_gardentarts ➡️ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegardentarts.bsky.social ➡️ https://thegardentarts.com/#subscribe to our newsletter ➡️ http://www.patreon.com/thegardentarts ➡️ http://buymeacoff…","meta_description":"Welcome, fellow U2 fans and lovers of ridiculous adventures! 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