Festies
Sunny Balopole, Vanessa Gutierrez, Clark Lawson
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Festies Podcast - a music festival podcast
Festie (noun): A music-loving adventurer who flourishes in the vibrant energy of festivals. Known for dancing to any beat, making new friends at every stage, and offering unwavering support to fellow festies in their crew. A true festie views every festival as a fresh opportunity to immerse in the moment and create lasting memories.
Festies isn’t just a podcast—it’s our backstage pass to the wonderful world of music festivals! We’re Vanessa and Sunny, lifelong besties with 20+ festivals under our belts (14 of those together), and we’re here to be your go-to source for festival stories, tips, and all the glittery chaos in between.
Think of us as your festival spirit guides. We share advice, chat with the coolest folks in the industry, and spotlight hidden gem festivals you need to know about.
From reggae to rock, EDM to indie, and hip-hop to country, we dive into the music, vibes, and people who make festivals magical. We also highlight innovative products and festival hacks crafted by the community because the best ideas always come from fellow festies.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your back. So grab your hydration pack, lace up your comfiest shoes, and tune in—because the festival adventure doesn’t stop when the music does.
Let’s keep the vibe alive, one episode at a time!
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Ep. 53 Festies Recap: Lightning in a Bottle 2026
Sunny and Clark are back from Lightning in a Bottle and giving Vanessa the full recap.We cover favorite sets, workshops, camping adventures, festival lessons, new friendships, and the moments that…
Ep. 52 How SideQuest Grid Is Changing the Music Festival Experience
In this episode, we talk with Lauren and David, the creators of Sidequest Grid, a festival-based social game that helps attendees meet new people and discover the magic between the sets.Lauren and…
Ep. 51 Lightning in a Bottle 2026 Preview: Lineup, Tips & Our Plan
We're officially approved for media at Lightning in a Bottle 2026! In this episode, we break down what LIB is all about, why the community is so unique, and what we’re excited to cover on-site. We…
Ep. 50 Festies Recap: Coachella 2026 (FloorChella)
Our 50th episode is here, and we’re celebrating with a full FloorChella recap. Vanessa joins remotely from Iowa after her big move, and Clark joins us for the conversation as we break down the best…
Ep. 49 Inside the General Store at Coachella with Serena Flowers
Serena Flowers joins us to share the story behind the festival General Store you’ve probably relied on at Coachella, Stagecoach, and dozens of other major events. What started with a not-so-glamorous…
Ep. 48 Outside Lands 2026 Lineup Reaction
This episode is our Outside Lands 2026 lineup reaction! We pull up the poster together and talk through our favorite artists, surprises, and early thoughts on the lineup.Outside Lands is August 7–9…
Ep. 47 Inside the Bonnaroo Yearbook with Caleb Arias
Caleb Arias, creator of the Bonnaroo Yearbook Project and the mind behind The Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy, joins us to talk about documenting one of the most iconic music festivals in the world.We talk…
Ep. 46 Warped Tour, Mayhem Festival & Aftershock Festival With Aaron
In this episode of Festies, we are joined by our friend Aaron Apple, a longtime rock and metal fan and festival regular, to talk about the evolution of festivals from Warped Tour and Mayhem Festival…
Ep. 45 BottleRock 2026 Lineup Reaction
We’re diving into our first reactions to the BottleRock 2026 lineup. We go day by day through the artists, call out the surprises, and talk about who we’re most excited to see. If you’re planning…
Ep. 44 Ritesh Patel on Building Ticket Fairy to Support Festival Creators
We chat with Ritesh Patel, CEO and co-founder of Ticket Fairy and founder of LOCUS Festival (A Drum 'N' Bass Experience in Paradise), to talk about how a love for throwing parties turned into…
Ep. 43 Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
In this episode, we’re catching up on everything that shaped our year and talking honestly about where Festies is headed in 2026.We share quick reactions from Governors Ball (June 5th - 7th in New…
Ep. 42 2025 Festies Recap: Our Favorite Festival Moments of the Year
We’re recapping our favorite Festies moments of 2025 — from Portola, SFJAZZ, Give Thanks, ACL, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, and beyond. We talk about standout shows, unexpected moments, and the little…
Ep. 41 Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup Reaction
We’re breaking down Bonnaroo’s early 2026 lineup drop, the festival’s return after last year’s rain, and why this mix of headliners, legacy acts, and deep-cut gems is sparking so much conversation.…
Ep. 40 Festies Recap: Give Thanks 2025
We spent Thanksgiving weekend on the dance floor at Give Thanks in San Jose. From dark, bass-heavy energy to melodic, feel-good moments, the weekend showed how one festival can hold two completely…
Ep. 39 Okeechobee 2026 Lineup Breakdown & Reaction
The Okeechobee 2026 lineup dropped, and we are all in. If the stars align, this will be our new fest for 2026. With its stacked reggae presence, eclectic mix of artists, and a setting actually built…
Ep. 38 Home Bass Orlando 2025: What Went Wrong This Year
A weekend add-on that promised shuttles, suites, and sunrise sets turned into a cautionary tale. In this episode, we break down how Home Bass, the resort “takeover” tied to EDC Orlando weekend,…
Ep. 37 Festies Recap: San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival
Sunny & Clark spent a night at the San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival and got an honest look at how his music lives on in the community. The festival is put on by Conspiracy of Beards, a Bay…
Ep. 36 BTS at Coachella and Stagecoach With Kevin
The lights and lineups get all the attention, but the real story of a world-class festival happens behind the scenes. We sit down with our friend Kevin Argueta, who has been in the Coachella and…
Ep. 35 Festies Recap: Austin City Limits 2025
Austin City Limits 2025 Recap (Weekend Two) We’re breaking down our Austin City Limits weekend — what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d do again. From Johnny Stimson’s opener to The Killers’ massive…
Ep. 34 Austin City Limits 2025: What We Learned Researching ACL Survival Tips
Austin City Limits hits different—the skyline, the dust, the heat, and all the little choices that make or break your day. We haven’t been (yet), but we did the homework so you don’t have to: smarter…
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Festies has published 53 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Arts, Music.
Festies is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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