The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts
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.
Episodes
This week on the Garden Tarts...
Jenny and Hillary are TOGETHER! In the same room and on the same camera!
Side A: Why Hillary is in town and all about Jenny's surprise 50th birthday party, featuring the U2 tribute band, One.
Side B: What do you want us to talk about in 2026? Besides Adam's mustache?
And of course, Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️
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This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: Our hopes and dreams for 2026 (in general)
Side B: Our hopes and dreams for the pod... let's U2 it up even more! (come on, Bono!) An album? A tour?
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all about? FIND OUT
- Wait...
This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: Showing off the card we got from other U2 fans around the world! Was one of them from you?
Side B: Subscriber updates on U2.com. What did you miss?
And always, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all abo...
This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: Our favorite moments from the 2025 podcast season.
Side B: We share memorable U2 concert experiences from December shows, and discuss plans for the podcast.
And as always, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake™️ all...
In this episode, Jenny and Hillary share their Apple Music replays for 2025, discussing their top artists, songs, and albums. They reflect on their listening habits, concert experiences, and invite their audience to share their own music insights.
SIDE A: Jenny's Replay
SIDE B: Hillary's Replay
And a question for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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This week on the Garden Tarts:
By now, it is no secret that we don't "get" No Line on the Horizon as an album. It is only fair to bring a fan to the album's defense.
Side A: Kip Mullin (Jr.) in defense of No Line on the Horizon
Side B: The 360 tour, our adventures and how the band didn't stand by the album.
And of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!
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Welcome to part 2 of our first (and only) TART TALK of the year, where we dive deep into U2's No Line on the Horizon. Side B, this time! If you want to play along, grab a shot glass for our Good Enough shooter. Whether you are a fan of this album or not, we think you'll enjoy this listen. If you missed Side A, just look at last week's episode!
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Welcome to our first (and only) TART TALK of the year, where we dive deep into No Line on the Horizon, Side A. We have some conflicting views, which make for great conversation. If you want to play along, grab a shot glass for our Good Enough shooter.
Whether you are a fan of this album or not, we think you'll enjoy this listen.
Stay tuned to next week when we finish up with Side B.
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This week on The Garden Tarts:
Side A: U2 news and new books!
Side B: Hillary shares the story of an unexpected U2-fan encounter
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake all about? FIND OUT
- Wait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN TART AMANDA
- ...
On this week's episode of the Garden Tarts:
A catch-up on some brief band-member-related news.
Side A: Spanish Eyes
Side B: The Sweetest Thing
Lots of questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake all about? FIND OUT
- Wait, there’s a third Garden Tart? MEET GARDEN ...
The Garden Tarts went to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to see Bono & Edge accept the Woody Guthrie Prize on behalf of U2.
Side A: All about us
Side B: All about them
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake all about? FIND OUT
- Wait, there’s a third Garden Tar...
This week on the Garden Tarts, we celebrate our 300th episode!
Side A: We hear from you, our listeners, about why you listen to the Garden Tarts.
Side B: We hear from the Garden Tarts about their own favorite parts of creating this podcast.
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake, as always!
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Que...
This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: What one song from each U2 album would you play for a muggle (Harry Potter translation: every day person)? The only rule is it can't be a single.
Side B: Finish this sentence, "If U2 knew..."
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over ...
This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A - Songs to Skip: There is a (figurative) gun to your head, and you must choose one song on each U2 album to skip. What would those songs be?
Side B - Stories for Boys: Hillary and Jenny each share a tour-related story they would like to share with the band.
And, of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake! 🍰 🥃
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This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: Happy 49th birthday to the U2s! (Star Wars style?!)
Side B: A niche list of U2 songs... can you name them all? Songs where the title is NOT in the lyric.
And questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Questions for Bono over Whiskey & Cake all about? FIND OUT
- ...
This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: Fifth time is a charm! Hillary finally sees Inhaler. And what an adventure it took to get there! We're glad she didn't get m*rdered.
Side B: Jenny and Hillary each pick three non-U2 concerts that were memorable. What are some of yours?
And, of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake!
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PL...
It's a short and sweet one! This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: A look at U2's cover of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love."
Side B: "She's a Mystery to Me," written by Bono and The Edge, recorded by Roy Orbison. It's one of our favorites!
And of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
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- Who are the Garden Tarts, anyway? Listen to PLEASED TO MEET YOU
- What are these Qu...
In this episode with The Garden Tarts, we delve into a two-part journey:
Side A takes a somber turn as we reflect on the events of September 11th, sharing personal stories and the lasting impact it had on our lives.
Side B lightens the mood with a fun game involving U2 songs, where we challenge each other to describe tracks in under 30 seconds.
Join us for a mix of heartfelt memories, musical fun and questions for Bono over whiskey an...
🎙️ Dive into Side A where we explore how modern-day artists are bridging generations, teaching the youth about the rich musical past with their electrifying performances. And of course, who influenced us. 🎶
Switch gears to Side B for a collection of fun facts and intriguing tidbits about U2, including Bono's influences and some surprising concert stats. 🎸
And of course Questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
Join us for a journey...
NEW FORMAT! This week on the Garden Tarts:
Side A: An exclusive interview with U2TOPIA, a U2 tribute band, sharing their journey and the art of tribute performances.
Side B: Hillary lets us know how we did on the tribute band setlist game, and we share our dream U2 setlist. (for the moment, anyway!)
And as always -- from now on anyway -- questions for Bono over whiskey and cake.
Whether you're a U2 fan or just love great music stories,...
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