{"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. 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IN THIS EPISODE: Update on the latest EP fever, song by song The surprising poll results of favorite tracks Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️ Trivia on U2's historic tour dates and memorable fan moments The ongoing quest to decode Bono’s biblical quotes The duo’s thoughts on classic albums versus modern releases Random musings, including an ‘80s movie soundtrack tangent Upcoming anniversary of their first Vegas pop show RESOURCES & LINKS: U2 Songs — A lifetime of U2 memorabilia and history Pump Up The Volume Soundtrack — A nostalgic link to the soundtrack that shaped Jenny Siouxsie and the Banshees — For spotting the post-punk inspiration U2's Desire on U2X Radio — Where Hillary became part of a broadcast Here’s to three decades of friendship, wild stories, and a love for all things U2. Stay cheeky, stay curious, and as always—keep breaking hearts, one song at a time. LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show. ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Spotify ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on Apple Podcasts WHERE TO FIND US: www.thegardentarts.com wearethegardentarts@gmail.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE facebook: @thegardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter www.patreon.com/thegardentarts buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts KISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts LLC Production by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December","meta_description":"Hold on tight, because Jenny and Hillary are back with another chaotic, hilarious, and deeply passionate chat about U2. 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