Festies
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!
Episodes
50 episodes
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 moments from the
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...
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...
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 docu...
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
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 ...
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)...
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...
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 things that made this year unforgettable.As...
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 ...
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 settin...
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
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
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 Stagecoach trenches as the payroll lead for the r...
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...
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 ways to get around, how to stay conne...
Ep. 33 Festies Recap: Portola Music Festival 2025 + Bob Moses Interview
Portola Music Festival took over San Francisco, and Sunny and Clark were there with press passes. We conducted our first-ever artist interview with Bob Moses, saw Christina Aguilera,...
Ep. 32 Austin City Limits Festival 2025: Ultimate Packing Guide
Heading to Austin City Limits 2025? We’ve got your complete ACL packing guide. What to bring for travel, festival days, and everything in between.We’re gearing up for Weekend Two of ACL (October 10–12) with all the essentials you’...
Ep. 31 Coachella 2026 Lineup Reaction With Kevin
Coachella shocked fans by dropping its 2026 lineup on September 15th—months earlier than usual. Many thought it was a prank, but the surprise timing lined up perfectly with our interview with Kevin, a six-time Coachella veteran.He...
Ep. 30 Austin City Limits 2025 Lineup – Who We’re Seeing at ACL Festival
In this episode, we map out our Austin City Limits 2025 weekend 2 game plan - debating headliners, juggling overlaps, and discovering new artists. Whether you’re a meticulous scheduler or...
Ep. 29 Diana Ross at Stern Grove 2025 – A Short and Sweet Recap
Diana Ross closed out San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival with a free, unforgettable show. At 81, Miss Ross dazzled with three costume changes and timeless hits like “I’m Coming Out” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enoug...
Ep. 28 Festies Recap: Outside Lands 2025
We start this week’s episode catching up with Vanessa about her trip to Eminence before Sunny and Clark share all the stories from Outside Lands 2025. From the sets that had the crowd going wild to the funny little moments that made the ...
Ep. 27 Festival Crowd Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts Every Festie Should Know
In this episode of Festies, Sunny & Vanessa break down the unwritten rules of festival crowd etiquette—from personal space and totem tips to hot debates like shoulder-riding and group spot-saving.We share real stories...