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

It's not every day we get to hang out with other U2 fan content creators in real life. Join us for Part 1 of the Great Summit between the Garden Tarts and Kelly and PJ from Achtoon Baby. We had a blast interviewing them about their friendship, fandom and online content.  Stay tune to next week when we flip roles and PJ and Kelly interview us! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegard...

2022 marks the 20th year that the African Well Fund has been fundraising the building wells in Africa in honor of Bono's birthday. We are honored to have Diane and Elizabeth from AWF on this ep to share their story and how you can help. For more information, visit www.africanwellfund.org www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter:...

Hillary and Jenny put on their best Kurt Loder hats and bring you The Week in Rock! U2-style! And of course, this week on Pop history. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Ukrainian Red Cross

April 25, 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the opening night of PopMart in 1997. We were both there and share some memories. Also: EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS! What could they be?! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Ukrainian Red Cross

April 1997 brought us the official release of the Staring at the Sun single, complete with remixes and two very different videos. Also, news on the U2-front from Bono and Edge as well as a new Walk On. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Ukrainian Red Cross

It's feast or famine in the U2 fan world and our bellies are full! We've got multiple Bono sightings (plus a Major Award), Adam talking mental health, new release news and oh, so, much, more.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Ukrainian Red Cross

Catching up on some U2 news: limericks, St. Patrick's Day, shout out to Ukraine, and snarky online comments. Plus more From the Pop File.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Ukrainian Red Cross

ALL POP, ALL YEAR.  This month in POP History: Welcome to the Garden Tarts' TART Talk about U2's Pop. 25 years ago Pop was released with worldwide excitement but, then what? We break down the second half of the record with our own thoughts and ideas. We're already many drinks into this ep from Side A so, catch up! We love Pop and the special drink just for this ep is the Holy Joe. You'll have to l...

We have an extra special guest in this episode of the Garden Tarts... Garden Tart Amanda! Hillary and Jenny interviewed Amanda in her home office about some of her favorite times as a curator at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, favorite Garden Tart moments, celebs she's met and, most importantly her preferred drink and favorite cheese. Also, what would Amanda ask Bono over whiskey and ca...

ALL POP, ALL YEAR. This week in POP History: Welcome to the Garden Tarts' TART Talk about U2's Pop. 25 years ago Pop was released with worldwide excitement but, then what? We break down the first half of the record with our own thoughts and ideas. (Hillary is a genius, by the way.) We love Pop and celebrate with a special drink just for this ep, the Holy Joe. You'll have to listen to find out what...

The Garden Tarts finally saw Sing 2, in the theater, TOGETHER! It's been 6 weeks in the making but it finally happened. Sing 2 and Bono did not disappointed. Add a little whiskey and cider to this recording and hopefully it won't disappoint either.  SPECIAL GUEST: Garden Tart Amanda! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thega...

February 1997 brought the announcement of PopMart via a press event at K-Mart in New York City. The lingerie department, nonetheless. We took a watch and cackled along. Adam looks like Gilligan, Edge is dressed all shiny, Larry is confused, and Bono avoids answering any questions.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegard...

So. Much. U2 News. It's insane! We've got Skrewball, Jameson, Fireball and news galore for our favorite Irish fab four. Take a listen and keep an ear out for the Pop File as well as new versions of songs, updates on a new album, more Sing 2 interviews with Bedge, and a LARRY SIGHTING. Plus so much more! www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegard...

It's Oscar season and the world is all a buzz about Sing 2! We talk about a recent interview with Bono and The Edge, Sing 2's push for an Oscar, the 40 songs that saved U2's lives as well as our own and, of course, a fun fact from the Pop File! Because it's ALL POP ALL YEAR. www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts...

Today we honor MLK. We couldn’t let this ep pass without the obvious U2 reference and of course a PopMart fun fact!

It's all POP all year long and it starts TODAY! This week in U2 POP history involves the release of the first single, Discotheque. Take a listen and join our hashtag campaign! #U2GTartsWantBoomCha #U2POP25 www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF...

*drum roll, please!*   2022 brings you brand new Garden Tarts! Ok, ok... we're our same irreverent selves, but we've got a new look! Logo, website, newsletter and more to come. Today's ep starts season 4 with a special announcement about what's to come. We've got big plans! But you'll have to listen to find out more. We have a lot of new listeners so we've taken a lot of this ep to reintroduce our...

It's been a heck of a year and we're glad to see it go! So long, 2021... don't let the door hit you in the ass. But our little U2 podcast has hit some fun milestones and had some great moments. They were fun to recap!  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentart...

Our last U2 News ep of 2021! So much is going on with Edge's Music Rising auction, Bono promoting Sing 2 and the annual holiday busk... plus more craic and probably too much whiskey. We've saved you a seat! Join the fun.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardent...

We have finally gotten to our TART Talk on Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1. It is not as well researched as our other TART Talks so we're deeming it a mini one. A fan or not of Passengers , we hope you at least find it entertaining! We chat about the overall project, sneaky Brian Eno, a few songs in particular and, well, just about anything else to distract us.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT:...

So much going on in the u2 world and we need to catch up. Hillary's littlest brother, Jeremy, joins us for conversation, fun and Irish coffees.  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts CHARITY OF THE MONTH: (RED)

We had the best time last week at the U2 Conference as we celebrated Achtung Baby turning 30!  We got permission to share the recording of our session which was called "Playing the Tart with the Garden Tarts: Achtung, Allocutions and Alcohol." This was definitely the "pub" chat of the conference! Share your own answers to our questions! Let us know what you think and have fun! www.thegardentarts.c...

It's Achtung Baby all month long! Plus, wasn't there something about a new song? Huh... you'll find to listen to find out!  www.thegardentarts.com SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts MERCH: thegardentarts.com twitter: @the_gardentarts instagram: @the_gardentarts

It's all things ACHTUNG BABY this month as we celebration the *30th* anniversary of the release of this iconic U2 album. We'll be running encore presentations of our Achtung Baby TART Talks to celebrate. Never heard them? Tune in! Heard them the first time around? It's time to listen again! (We certainly will!) If you want to play along, be sure to grab a drink. Either way, ENJOY, y'all! www.thega...

It's all things ACHTUNG BABY this month as we celebration the *30th* anniversary of the release of this iconic U2 album. We'll be running encore presentations of our Achtung Baby TART Talks to celebrate. Never heard them? Tune in! Heard them the first time around? It's time to listen again! (We certainly will!) If you want to play along, be sure to grab a drink. Either way, ENJOY, y'all! www.thega...