U2 Fans Hillary and Jenny, aka The Garden Tarts

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

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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. SI...

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U2 Fans Hillary and Jenny, aka The Garden Tarts

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www.thegardentarts.com

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

This is Where We've Bean: October 21.10.2020

A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... October! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) In this episode we laugh our arses off. Come along with the fun! DONATE TODAY: www.aclu.org MERCH STAN...

It's No Secret at All 14.10.2020

Checking in on all things! Including Tart Hillary's health, voting, U2 news, a fly that is not Bono, the U2 Conference, and more voting. Take a listen! www.thegardentarts.com votebaby.thegardentarts.com merch.thegardentarts.com twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts

SPECIAL EDITION: Wear a Fucking Mask! And Vote! 07.10.2020

We've got a bit of U2 news but also, Garden Tart Hillary talks about her COVID-19 diagnosis and not only the importance of voting but how we can help you do so. Take a listen! www.thegardentarts.com twitter.com/the_gardentarts instagram.com/the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #votebaby #rockthevote #bono #wearamask

TART Talk - From the Sky Down: A Conversation 30.09.2020

In this TART Talk we continue with our coverage of Achtung Baby and ZooTV as we chat about the U2 documentary, From the Sky Down . This is a must-see movie for all hardcore fans. We would love to talk about it with you! instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com From the Sky Down playlist on YouTube

U2 Turns 44! Let's Party Like It's 2016! 25.09.2020

On Friday, September 25, 2020, U2 turns 44! The fan community loves to honor this day which gives us a chance to reminisce about U240 in Cleveland. We were there and we know many of you were, too. Come celebrate with us! instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com #u2 #bono #u240 #u244 #thegardentarts #u2podcast

All the News You'll Never Need... and then some! 23.09.2020

What a check-in this is! U2 news. Non-U2 news. Vote Baby news. Jesus news? A toast to the Notorious RBG and so much more. Won't you raise a glass with us? instagram.com/the_gardentarts twitter.com/the_gardentarts www.thegardentarts.com votebaby.thegardentarts.com #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #votebaby #rockthevote #riprbg #notoriousrbg

This is Where We've Bean: September 16.09.2020

A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... September! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have.) In this episode, for just a hot second, we hold a rock star in the palm of our hands.  DONATE TODAY:...

Post-Achtung Baby Blues 09.09.2020

What it is like to have finished Achtung Baby, Record Store Day, Bang a Gong and...  chicken? There's only one way to find out.  www.thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

TART Talk: Achtung Baby, Side B 02.09.2020

You know you want it. Submitting transmition. Side B of our Achtung Baby journey. And yes, if you listened to Side A, you know that we turned this super serious review into a drinking game. What's a Tart to do? Join the fun and the conversation! twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts wearethegardentarts@gmail.com Leave us a message here: anchor.fm/thegardentarts/message

A Garden Tart Interview: ZooTV 26.08.2020

Hillary's first U2 show was on March 7, 1992 at the Hampton Coliseum. It was on U2's ZooTV Indoor Broadcast tour and it changed her life forever! Grab a drink and have a seat and listen in as Jenny interviews Hillary about her first U2 show.  Join the conversation: twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts thegardentarts.com GARDEN TART MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!: merch.thegardentarts.com #u...

TART Talk: Achtung Baby, Side A 19.08.2020

Welcome to the Garden Tart's TART Talk about U2's Achtung Baby. This has been in production for months and we are so excited to finally share it with you. This one hits deep for us Garden Tarts. We hope you enjoy the discussion and continue with us on twitter at @ the_gardentarts . SHOW NOTES: Achtung Baby release video From the Sky Down trailer Bono sings So Cruel, From the Sky Down

VOTE BABY: People Have the Power 12.08.2020

Welcome to our Vote Baby! information campaign. Take a listen to 6 reasons you MUST vote, how we can help you get the information you need and also a little itty bitty fundraiser. For information on registering to vote, visit: https://www.thegardentarts.com/vote-baby (with more updates and information coming soon) For VOTE BABY merchandise, visit https://teespring.com/stores/the-garden-tarts-store...

Happy Birthday, The Edge! 08.08.2020

It's Saturday, August 8, 2020 which means it is the Edge's 59th birthday! Join the party as we share Edge encounters and wonder what kind of cake he prefers. We ask Fake Edge (@DearBAEatu2) some more questions, too. Raise a glass to our favorite guitarist with us! Find us online at www.thegardentarts.com instagram / twitter: @the_gardentarts #u2, #u2podcast, #theedge

Listener Q&A Round 2 29.07.2020

We've got some quick stories here but mostly we spend this episode answering U2 questions from... you! Specifically:  @Handles_71, @sidowski, @PJDeGenaro, @TheRealMessing, @g_gormo, @Stezza_Dozza and @iChris Make sure you stick through to the very end because we get some last minute questions right before we end! #u2 #u2podcast #bono #u2xradio

Ain't Too Proud to Beg 22.07.2020

We've reached Israel! Thank you to new sponsors and social media support. We've got TART Talks, a national change shortage, COVID anxiety and some U2 news to cover, including U2 conference and Fake Bono and Fake Edge on twitter. We pretty much cover it all! SHOW NOTES available on: www.thegardentarts.com instagram/twitter: @the_gardentarts #u2 #u2podcast #thegardentarts #bono

Dance of Felt, Adventures with Chipmunks & Other Non-Fake News 15.07.2020

Welcome back! We've got baby news, Larry news, background music news, voting news, Baby news (note the capitalization) and who-are-these-people-listening-to-us-? news. Come join in on the fun! Sid did. You can, too! Leave us a message at anchor.fm/thegardentarts.com/message. And wear your mask! Love ya!

Radio is air we can be on... 08.07.2020

We're just a few days into U2XRadio and we are in love with it. And we want your help to get on it. Plus, find out everything else going on in our lives during this check-in. Spoiler: Hillary wrote lyrics to our jingle! Now we just need Bono to sing it... and Edge to put a track behind it... we're a third of the way there! We're one step closing to winning an ADDY. (Ha!) Enjoy!

This is Where We've Bean: July 04.07.2020

A monthly-ish feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in... July! It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have!)

COVID Check-in: Actual U2 News! (It's true!) 01.07.2020

This is the most U2-relevant check-in we have recorded yet! There's a lot of movement in the U2 world... come hear about it! And say hi to Kevin (@kevins2u), too! #onetoabillion #u2xradio

This is Where We’ve Bean: June 27.06.2020

A new monthly feature... at least for the next year. Come down memory lane with the Garden Tarts as we reminisce about U2 shows we've been to over the years that took place in.... June! We've got some memories that make us laugh and others that make us cry. It is, after all, a musical journey. Maybe you've been to some of the same shows! (We know some of you have!)

Season 3 Preview: Shenanigans! Malarkey! And More! 21.06.2020

What is in store for season 3? We've got some ideas to share and are happy to hear more from you! Take a listen to our game plan and other tomfoolery from the Garden Tarts. 

Bonus Check-In: When the Lights Go Out... 17.06.2020

SURPRISE! We said the next episode was going to be the beginning of Season 3 but we couldn't let this week go by without another check-in. Come along as we check-in with each other, update with some U2 news, hear from Scott of the band December and eat some surprise cake....

What the Heck Have We Been Doing? Season 2 Recap 06.06.2020

It's been over a year since we started this little project and here we are... at the end of season 2! What a season it has been. Before we move onto season 3, let's take a look back and see what the heck we have been up to. 

Resistance... Love has got to fight for its existence. ♥️ 04.06.2020

We are just popping in your feed quickly to talk about what is going on in the United States and a few resources for you to help. Stay safe. Be well. Love one another. And VOTE.

Bono's Birthday, Part 5: Meeting Bono... the first time. 30.05.2020

It's the last weekend of Bono's birthday month. Let's celebrate one more time. Welcome to Part 5 of the Bono Birthday Extravaganza!  It was May 1997, almost 23 years to the day before this episode is released. We were in DC seeing a PopMart show and hoping to meet our favorite band. A lot of the weekend is a blur... thank goodness Hillary's other brother Will was with us to help remember this mome...

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