{"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 Songs of Innocence Side B Deep Dive","slug":"u2-songs-of-innocence-side-b-deep-dive","published_at":"2026-06-03T21:09:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-irreverent-u2-podcast-kissing-lips-and-breaking-hearts-with-the-garden-tarts-881724/u2-songs-of-innocence-side-b-deep-dive","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/4183dfa458be702bfd12e1db0036b7066c3b061883be51beb905859f7c2527dc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMmM3NTVkNi0zMDk4LTQwMTEtOTI5NS00M2NiNjIzYmRlMDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMDk1MmYyYjliMDg2YTJmMjc3NTViL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtM19fMjItNTctMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4183dfa458be702bfd12e1db0036b7066c3b061883be51beb905859f7c2527dc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMmM3NTVkNi0zMDk4LTQwMTEtOTI5NS00M2NiNjIzYmRlMDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxMjMyMWM1OS0yNTc1LTQ3OTEtOWM0NC0yY2I0ZThjZDQ5M2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWM5NjAyMDdlNWViYTVkMmE5MmRlM2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyMDk1MmYyYjliMDg2YTJmMjc3NTViL3RoZS1nYXJkZW4tdGFydHNzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtM19fMjItNTctMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Jenny and Hillary continue their Tart Talk on U2’s Songs of Innocence with Side B, covering “Volcano,” “Raised by Wolves,” “Cedarwood Road,” “Sleep Like a Baby Tonight,” “This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now,” and “The Troubles”. They dig into grief, rage, domestic violence, Catholic abuse, friendship, and the band’s personal memories behind the songs. Along the way, they talk about live performances, Bono, Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., Guggi, Joe Strummer, and how U2 turns pain into music. 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 ➡️ threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_gardentarts_u2podcast ➡️ https://thegardentarts.com/#subscribe to our newsletter ➡️ http://www.patreon.com/thegardentarts ➡️ http://buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts KISSING LIPS & BREAKING HEARTS: AN IRREVERENT U2 PODCAST is produced by us, The Garden Tarts. 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