The U2start Podcast

Silencio: the road to Carnaval de Luz, with Aaron from U2Songs

U2 was founded 50 years ago and to celebrate that special occasion, not only did the band release a new song but also announced their first big album since 2017: Carnaval

La calle de los sueños

The lead single to the later to be released new album is out, Street of Dreams. We'll also talk about the album, Easter Lily, tour rumors, Fireflies, rediscoveries from t

Days of Ash

Out of nowhere, U2 released Days of Ash, an album that needed to come out in response to the happenings in the world right now. The same goes for this podcast episode. It

From U2:UV to Sorrento

So much has happened in the U2 world since our last episode. So we're back to take it all in and discuss everything that is happening. And of course, we also talk about f

Unboxing the Atomic Bomb

In this special episode, we share our Chicago 2005 livestream afterthoughts and unbox the How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 20th Anniversary box set. We take a moment to li

To love and only love

After nearly a year-long hiatus, we’re back with episode 28 of the U2start podcast! Join us as we dive into all things U2, from their latest releases to the rumors surrou

Spectacular start in Vegas

The first two shows in the Sphere are behind us and in this episode Remy, Joeri and Joe take you through the show and share our personal experiences. We talk about the ve

The Vegas setlist: our dreams and expectations

Only a few weeks left and Remy, Joeri and today's guest Doug are dreaming up their ultimate Las Vegas setlist. What will be played? Which albums will be featured? Will Ac

Counting down to Vegas

With only seven weeks to go, it's time to start the countdown to U2's residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Joe, also known as GA Joe, joins Remy and Joeri to talk about

Songs of Surrender

U2's latest album is the topic of this podcast. We are joined by U2 fan Reinier to discuss the tracks we like and the ones we don't. Which part is our favorite? Which son

More U2 on the horizon, with Aaron from U2Songs

It's time to talk about our favorite subject: tour rumors. We catch up with Aaron from U2Songs and tell you all the information we have about U2's upcoming residency in V

Surrender, the book

This podcast is all about Surrender, Bono's memoir. Or as he likes to call it, a WEmoir. Joeri and Remy are joined by Jamey, a non-U2 fan who has been asked by us to read

The Stories of Surrender tour

Joeri and Remy attended some of the Stories of Surrender shows and are sharing their experiences and thoughts on the show, its narrative and legacy. We also talk about so

Boom Cha! Celebrating POP's 25th anniversary

We're finally back and in this episode we're celebrating POP's 25th anniversary. If U2 won't do it, we will. Karen from Connecticut is joining us. Karen is a longtime U2

The origins and legendary moments of Mr. MacPhisto

In this first podcast of 2021 we go back and forth in time talking about the famous Mr. MacPhisto. The legendary character who travelled around the globe in 1993, only to

The 50 most amazing U2 shows: part 4, the 2010s

In the last part of our series on the 50 most amazing U2 shows Remy, Joeri and Coen select the highlights from the huge number of shows that U2 has played during the 2010

The 50 most amazing U2 shows: part 3, the 2000s

U2 played 3 world tours in the first decade of this millennium, with quite some memorable shows. In this third part of our special series on U2's 50 most amazing shows we

The 50 most amazing U2 shows: part 2, the 90s

The 90s is considered by many to be U2's best decade when it comes to liveshows. In this second part of our special series on U2's 50 most amazing shows we go through the

The 50 most amazing U2 shows: part 1, the 80s

To celebrate U2's rich history we return after our summer break with a special series of 4 podcast episodes, highlighting U2's 50 most amazing shows in their career. We h

A lifetime of U2 memories with Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd is known as an American actress and political activist but she has also been a longtime U2 fan and a friend of the band. In honour of Bono's 60th birthday Ash