Festies

About 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!

Publisher

Sunny Balopole, Vanessa Gutierrez, Clark Lawson

Category

arts · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Aug 2024

Latest episode

31 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Ep. 56 Outside Lands 2026 Prep

   Vanessa and Sunny are joined by Clark this episode, gearing up for Outside Lands 2026: Reddit finds, the fog you need to dress for, and a few side quests in Golden Gate Park worth ditching a set for. Plus our battle-tested tips for surviving crowds, staying warm, and dodging the mistakes every first-timer makes. Head to Spinning Platters for their top 10 of the bottom half of the Outside Lands 2026 poster. Check out the Festies Tool Kit for festival packing lists, planning resources, helpful ...

2. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Ep. 55 Festies Recap: Stern Grove 2026 + SSBD Hype

   Just Vanessa and Sunny on the mic today. Sunny recaps seeing Major Lazer with Clark at Stern Grove, then hypes up Same Same But Different, one of her all-time favorite fests. -- You can watch our Stern Grove recap vid on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @festiespodcast Check out the Festies Tool Kit for festival packing lists, planning resources, helpful guides, and products we actually use to make festival weekends smoother and more fun: Free Festival Planning Toolkit Eargasm EarplugsP...

3. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Ep. 54 Festies Recap: Bonnaroo 2026

   Bonnaroo 2026 is officially in the books. This week, Sunny and Clark sit down with Vanessa and her fiancé, Ed, to hear all about their trip to The Farm. It was their first time tackling a major camping festival in the ambulance camper, and we're going to hear all about it. The good, the muddy, and the unforgettable! -- Check out the Festies Tool Kit for festival packing lists, planning resources, helpful guides, and products we actually use to make festival weekends smoother and more fun: Fre...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,965

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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