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Festies

Festies

Written by: 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 is our backstage pass to the wonderful world of music festivals. We're Vanessa and Sunny, lifelong best friends who've explored 30+ different festivals between us. We've hit up festivals over 100 times combined. 18 of those, side by side. We cover everything from Coachella and Bonnaroo to Outside Lands and beyond. Think of us as your go to source for festival stories, tips, and all the glittery chaos in between.


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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Episodes
  • Ep. 62 Festies Recap: Portola 2026 With Our Correspondent Megan

    Ep. 62 Festies Recap: Portola 2026 With Our Correspondent Megan
    Oct 14 2026

    Megan, a Festie since day one, joins us as our first ever Festies correspondent to recap Portola Music Festival 2026! She spent the weekend at Pier 80 in San Francisco and came back with all the details. We get into her top sets from Robyn, Zara Larsson, Swedish House Mafia, and Dog Blood, the warehouse stage, the disco chicken drama, and her best Portola tip.

    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

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    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Festies! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @festiespodcast. Festies is hosted by Vanessa and Sunny, engineered by Clark. If you're enjoying the show, a rating/review means a lot and helps other festies find us!
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    50 mins
  • Ep. 61 Festies Recap: Same Same But Different 2026

    Ep. 61 Festies Recap: Same Same But Different 2026
    Oct 7 2026

    SSBD 2026 is in the books! Sunny and Clark were on the ground all weekend. Vanessa's here to get the full scoop.

    We get into how we camped, what we'd do differently, and how we beat the heat at the lake. Then we talk about the sets we loved the most.

    All weekend, Festies left notes on our welcome table. We're reading the wildest stories and the juiciest confessions. Plus some advice that was surprisingly thoughtful.

    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 Earplugs
    Protect your ears with Eargasm Earplugs. Use code FESTIES10 for 10% off!

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Festies! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @festiespodcast. Festies is hosted by Vanessa and Sunny, engineered by Clark. If you're enjoying the show, a rating/review means a lot and helps other festies find us!
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 60 Portola 2026: Lineup Picks, Tips & What to Know Before You Go

    Ep. 60 Portola 2026: Lineup Picks, Tips & What to Know Before You Go
    Sep 22 2026

    Portola holds a special place in our story. It was the first festival we covered after starting Festies, and the first to hand us media passes. Now we're back, and leveling up: sending our first ever correspondent, Megan, to report live from the grounds at Pier 80 in San Francisco. This episode, we run through the 2026 lineup, then get practical, how to plan your day at Pier 80 so you don't burn out or miss the moments you came for.

    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 Earplugs
    Protect your ears with Eargasm Earplugs. Use code FESTIES10 for 10% off!

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Festies! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @festiespodcast. Festies is hosted by Vanessa and Sunny, engineered by Clark. If you're enjoying the show, a rating/review means a lot and helps other festies find us!
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    23 mins
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