Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts: A U2 -ish Podcast with the Garden Tarts
By Hillary and Jenny
We are two best friends discussing what we love the most: U2, whiskey, politics, travel 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. Every Wednesday, a new episode will bring you U2 news, fun facts, album reviews, tour highlights and random musings.
Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts: A U2 -ish Podcast with the Garden TartsMay 15, 2024
We're Still on Tokyo. Tokyo?!
Nonsense. Absolutely nonsense! Plus U2 rumors and so much more. Keep coming in this ride with us!
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Nothing & Mt. Everest
First Responder TV
If nothing else, this episode is full of passion and opinions. There might be some U2 content. And we still don't know why Bono was in Tokyo. Come chat with us!
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U2: Song by Song
AJ Sams of U2songs.com has a brand new U2 book out, U2: Song by Song. We had the honor of speaking to him about the book, U2songs, his U2 origin story and more fun stories. You don't want to miss this episode! Listen to the end for the chance to win a copy of the book.
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Kiss the Future
Jenny and Hillary finally have a chance to watch Kiss the Future. We talk about the movie and a podcast episode Bono did with Christy Turlington for Every Mother Counts.
Bono in Tokyo, Amsterdam and a colorful dining room. Edge and Morleigh in Venice are receiving an award. And, in general, a lot of giggles.
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Irish in Every Other Way
We had the honor of interviewing Tatiana Pais Becher, author of U2 Irish in Every Other Way. Hear about her research, interviews with Bono and Edge, and some of our favorite parts of the book.
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African Well Fund: Bono's Birthday Well
It's that time of year again... in May, we celebrate Bono's birthday! We once again get to talk with the amazing folks at the African Well Fund about the annual Bono Birthday Well. We chatted with board member Ally Marcel and U2 fan (and friend of the Tarts) Irma Magana. Irma helps organize an annual fundraiser at her school that has benefited the African Well Fund the last few years. We are honored to help spread the word about this life-changing and life-saving organization.
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An Ep About Nothing
This ep is a little bit of everything and a whole lotta nothing.
- strange deliveries
- OJ Simpson
- fan mail
- This day in U2 history
- Kiss the Future
- and who knows what else!
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Staring at the Sun
We take one week off and boom! the sky goes dark! Seriously though, what a week it has been!
- Solar eclipse
- Edge and Morleigh
- Adam and Elephant in the Room
- Discoteque and more
- A look at subscriber content on U2.com
- Is Breakfast Included? podcast recommendations
Come along for the ride.
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Short and Sweet
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Radio, Radio
Questions Over Whiskey & Cake
Long-time listeners know and new listeners are learning that we like to ask Bono questions over whiskey and cake. This time we turned it to you! Megan, Cathy, Dana, Kat and Kevin sent in questions so we poured the drinks, cut the cake and got to asking.
(It should be noted that Bono has yet to respond to our invitations.)
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Oops. I Did It Again!
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Post Vegas Blues
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In Vegas with the Tarts
Jason and Julie (@VelvetRebel1984)
AJ (@U2songs)
Melissa (@u2mp3s)
Julie from LA
Tamara (@20tamara) from London
Mike and Amelie Smolko from Washington State
Beth from the U2 Tattoo Project (@bethandbono)
Irma and Claudia from LA
Andrew from New York
What a blast this whole thing was. We met so many more people, too. We handed out all 100 of our bracelets (including one to Bono *boom cha!*... and tons of other swag). We can't wait to do something like this again!
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The One Before Vegas
This is a quick episode before we head out to Vegas for three U2 shows at Sphere. We recap highlights of the shows last week, all with the Super Bowl on in the background... and all of the commentary that comes with it.
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The Grammys & a Mustache
We mustache you a question... sorry, couldn't help ourselves. In this episode of our U2 podcast we recap U2's performance at the Grammys, catch up on Las Vegas happenings and praise be to the all mighty mustache!
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Pack Your Patience, Sports Fans
The band is back on stage in Vegas, U2.com subscriber gifts are arriving, announcement about the Grammys and good luck to those of you traveling during Super Bowl weekend!
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Listener Q&A
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Heavy On the 'ish Again
We're a U2-ish podcast. Sometimes heavy on the U2. Sometimes heavy on the 'ish. With the band not back in Vegas yet or making any other news, we had to resort to other rambling content. Plus... we finally reveal our listener from the Philippines!
All That We Left Behind: Memories of Elevation
We ended 2023 with All That You Can't Leave Behind but couldn't truly be done with it without mention the good, the fun and the bad of the Elevation Tour. Come on down memory lane with us. Maybe it will spark some of your own.
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Cheers to 2024!
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TART Talk: All That You Can't Leave Behind, Side B
Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind. This is Side B. We make our way through the final five songs on this album and find out some interesting things about ourselves in the process. Take a listen to the album and then join along with us.
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An Evening with Zootopia
We have a special treat! Johnny Bigwave and Michelle from Zootopia/U2.com join us to talk about Las Vegas, Zoo Station, fan events and what they hope to do in 2024 with and for U2 fans in Vegas. Of course we also recap the last few shows in Vegas, too.
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No News is Blah Blah Blah
We Talk with Ciara Lawrence Who Talks with Adam Clayton
We are delighted to speak, once again, with Ciara Lawrence from Ciara's Pink Sparkle Pod about her discussion with U2's Adam Clayton. We catch up on a little U2 news and then head into the best part with our VIP guest! You don't want to miss this.
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TART Talk: All That You Can't Leave Behind, Side A
Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind. This is Side A. We make our way through the first six songs on this album and find out some interesting things about ourselves in the process. Take a listen to the album and then join along with us.
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Who is in the Philippines?!
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Blah Blah Blah
In this ep:
- U2 shakes up their set list
- Voice memo from Sarah Stone about the 11/4 Sphere show in comparison to the opening night
- Planning our trip back in February
- Shine Like Stars vs. Do You Hear Me Comin'
- Cake and whiskey and questions for Bono
- and even more...
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Sphere and Loathing in Las Vegas
Zoo Station
Our first thoughts entering Sphere
Loathing in Vegas
Thoughts from Garden Tart Amanda
Hearing So Cruel for the first (and second) time
The VIP lounge and riser
and brammmmmm!
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Dear Diary: The Tarts Take on Las Vegas
We're trying something different with this ep. We recorded it in bits are we traveled to Las Vegas for two shows at Sphere. We caught up with Julie and Michelle at Zoo Station and also have fan check-ins from Zak, Maia, Austin and Des. This is a fun little one. Enjoy!
All Roads Lead to Taylor Swift
Not gonna lie... there's a lot of Taylor Swift talk in this ep. Mostly her cultural significance and how that relates to us as U2 fans. We're getting ready to head to Vegas so come help us make some friendship bracelets and listen along!
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Site Your Source!
In this episode of our U2ish podcast we take on:
- The music festival (and so much more ) in Israel
- U2's set list choices (aka A Chopped Setlist)
- Bono's hair debacle
- Gavin Friday's birthday
- How people are spewing "facts" with no sources
- and more shenanigans!
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Correspondent Jenny from the Sphere
Happy 47th Birthday, U2!
The Sphere is almost here, Atomic City is even closer. It's U2's 47th birthday and we're ready for what's next.
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Atomic City
It sure it great when the bands writes the ep content for us! Two big pieces of news: Larry and Atomic City!
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Vegas is This Month, Y'all
We are in the month of Vegas! What felt so far away is finally here. In this ep:
- Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
- News of Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth
- Vegas expectations
- Adam Clayton and Elephant in the Room
- U2:UV and Zoo Station
- Questions for Bono over whiskey and cake
- An important question for you!
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Today in U2 History...
In this week's ep:
- Vegas is coming up!
- Lots of today-ish in U2 history
- Streaming in 1997?!
- Shout out to Adam
- Questions for Bono over whiskey & cake
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Sphere Sneak Peak with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene
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What's Going On? A LOT
This ep is light on the 'ish and heavy on the U2. There is lots going on in the U2 world and we have questions for Bono over whiskey and cake. In this ep:
- a major guest announcement (oops!)
- Sarajevo Film Festival (and yes, we figured out the strike question. We'll answer next week.)
- reissued and remastered "Stay (Faraway, So Close)" and how it compares to the 1993 release
- Sinead O'Connor's funeral
- T.Rex film
- and our ever growing intrigue about what The Fly 2023 will look like.
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Holiday Road: Summer Travel & Edge's Birthday
In this week's U2 podcast ep:
- Jenny travels back up to Canada (again) for a Stranger Things Experience
- Edge turns 62
- Hillary reminisces about a super scary Halloween
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Rest In Peace, Sinead O'Connor
This ep includes:
- Our tribute to Sinead O'Connor
- A commitment to All That You Can't Leave Behind
- Some strange and startling things
- Questions for Bono over whiskey and cake
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Bullet the Blue Sky: A U2 Tribute Band
Even our U2 content is "ish". We're on two different ends of the spectrum in this episode. Jenny learns about her family in Germany and Hillary went to see Bullet the Blue Sky, a U2 tribute band. Very different events but we both had a great time! (Not much of an argument that Hillary's time was better.)
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Back from Vacay!
You may not have noticed we were gone but, we were and it's time to catch up. Join Jenny and Hillary as we catch up after a few weeks off. We talk everything from the Sphere to Zooropa 30 to the U2 cover band Hillary is seeing this weekend. Join the convo!
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Correspondent Jenny Reporting from Dalkey
This year's Dalkey Book Festival featured two local talents who also happen to be two of the U2s. Once again, Friend of the Tarts and Ireland Correspondent Jenny Sermas reports back from what it was like being in Dalkey for the event. Take a listen to hear more!
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Correspondent Jenny Reporting from Slane
We've always wondered what it's like to see a concert from Slane Castle. Friend of the Tarts Jenny Sermas was there to see Harry Styles so we have deemed her our Ireland Correspondent for this weeks ep. Take a listen and remember to pack snacks!
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Weather, Driving and The Edge
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SPOTTED: 3 of 4 + Tom Hanks
It was a busy weekend in the little seaside town of Dalkey, Ireland. We weren't there (boo) but we did follow along with the fun with Bono and Edge. Adam was out and about, too. Larry was his usual... nowhere to be seen. But, we got Tom Hanks! This is short but sweet one... join us!
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More 'ish and Taylor Swift
We're a bit all over the place this week with talk of Inhaler and Harry Styles at Slane, The Edge in Italy, Jenny at Taylor Swift and our love of Smartless. Just our usually bestest friend banter! Join us, won't you?
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Heavy on the 'ish
We like to tell people we have a U2ish podcast so we have an out when there's not a lot of U2 to talk about (or we're not in the mood. As if that ever happens). Today we play the 'ish card! We have plenty to catch up on and chat about. And yes, there are a few U2 mentions! Come hang out with us!
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