The Irreverent U2 Podcast: Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts

This week on the Garden Tarts... We get called PODCAST ROYALTY, AGAIN! We are more unsufferable than ever. Side A: We asked about your favorite track on U2's BOY, and boy did you answer! Side B: Someone on the internet posted Bono's isolated vocals from With or Without You. Come swoon with us! And of course, Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️ SOURCES: With or Without You Isolated Vocals Create Music and Sound on Instagram NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDA TART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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 Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December

This week on the Garden Tarts... Side A: WE WERE CALLED PODCAST ROYALTY! And you're never going to hear the end of it. Side B: Bono in Across the Universe, the 2007 Beatles-music inspired movie. It had been a while, so we revisited it. And of course, Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️ If God Will Send His Angels video shoot apple / spotify NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDA TART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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 Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December

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™️ NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDA TART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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. Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December

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. NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDA TART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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. Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December

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. NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDA TART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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. Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December

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. NEVER LISTENED TO US BEFORE? CHECK OUT THIS STARTER KIT! PLEASED TO MEET YOUFIND OUTMEET GARDEN TART AMANDATART Talks 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 bluesky: @thegardentarts 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. Editing by: Jenny Steadman Graphic design by: Hillary Frank All music is by December. Chapters 01:11 Intro and acknowledgment of current events 03:29 Reflecting on 2025: Favorite Podcast Moments 03:55 SIDE A: Favorite episodes of 2025 07:12 SIDE B: U2 shows in December 11:22 20 Years of Concert Memories 16:31 Questions for Bono: Insights and Reflections podcast, U2, concert experiences, favorite moments, December U2 shows, reflections, memories, future plans, Bono, Garden Tarts

In this episode, Jenny and Hillary share their Apple Music replays for 2025, discussing their top artists, songs, and albums. They reflect on their music listening habits, concert experiences, and engage with their audience by inviting them to share their own music insights. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor, as they explore their diverse tastes in music and the nostalgia associated with certain artists. SIDE A: Jenny's Replay SIDE B: Hillary's Replay And a question for Bono over whiskey and cake. Sound bites "I like your sweater too." "I did not like them one bit." "Just say chicken." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:25 Hillary makes an executive decision 03:59 SIDE A: Jenny's Replay 2025 08:04 Diverse Musical Tastes and Nostalgia 08:46 SIDE B: Hillary's Replay 2025 16:13 Question for Bono over whiskey and cake 16:41 Just say, "chicken!" music, Apple Music, playlists, concert experiences, holiday greetings, podcast, U2, Taylor Swift, Lumineers, nostalgia

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thegardentarts

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

This week on The Garden Tarts:Side A: U2 news and new books!Side B: Hillary shares the story of an unexpected U2-fan encounterAnd questions for Bono over whiskey and cake! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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! 🍰 🥃 www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

It's a short and sweet one! 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. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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 and cake. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts watch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts