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Festies

Sunny Balopole, Vanessa Gutierrez, Clark Lawson

Festies Podcast - a music festival podcastFestie (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,

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27:58

Ep. 22 Festies Recap: Mill Valley Music Festival 2025...

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2025/07/03

Join us for a full Festies recap of the 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival — one of Northern California’s most beloved boutique festivals! In this episode of Festies, we break down the lineup highlights, share our favorite artist sets, and discuss the laid-back community vibe that makes this two-day event so special. From delicious local food to kid-friendly zones, Mill Valley delivers a unique experience that blends music, nature, and hometown charm. Whether you missed it or want to relive the ...

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Ep. 21 Coachella & Stagecoach 2025: Our Belated...

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2025/06/25

Vanessa shares her engagement story while Sunny recounts her last-minute Coachella adventure, and Vanessa takes us through her Stagecoach experience in this desert festival-packed episode. From emotional milestones to unexpected setlists and the wild ride of planning (or not planning) for two of the biggest festivals of the year, we’re diving into all the highs, lows, and hilarious moments. Tune in for camping chaos, surprise artist sightings, engagement magic, and our ultimate takeaways from...

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S2 Ep. 10 Bonnaroo 2025 Tips & Tricks

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2025/06/09

We’re back, Festies! After a little break, we’re catching you up on all the life updates (spoiler: one of us said yes 💍👀), plus diving headfirst into Bonnaroo 2025 prep. Vanessa shares her game plan for the farm, we break down our top Bonnaroo tips—from what to pack to how to camp like a pro—and Sunny’s Festival Corner makes its grand return. Whether it’s your first time at Roo or you're a tent-dwelling veteran, this episode’s packed with hacks, laughs, and all the love we’ve been stori...

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S2 Ep. 9 Mill Valley Music Festival 2025: Lineup,...

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2025/05/05

The countdown is on for Mill Valley Music Festival 2025! In this episode, we talk about what’s in store for this year’s fest, happening May 10-11 in beautiful Mill Valley, CA. We share the lineup and tips for making the most of your weekend and celebrate the unique vibe that makes MVMF one of NorCal’s most beloved community festivals. PLUS — we’re joined by special guest Jim Welte, one of the cofounders of the festival, who gives us the inside scoop on how the event came to life, what’s new f...

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S2 Ep. 8 Festival Stories, and King Gizzard Lore with...

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2025/04/27

In this episode, we’re hanging out with our good friend Cameron — a true festie who’s been hitting up tons of music festivals and chasing King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on tour. 🦎✨ We swap stories about the magic of live music, the adventures that come with festival life, and the joy of following the bands you love. Kick back with us for a fun, music-filled convo packed with good vibes. 🎶💛

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S2 Ep. 7 Coachella Memories, Tips & Vibes from Rj &...

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2025/04/08

Coachella's just around the corner, and unfortunately, these Festies have to sit this one out😢 Don't worry though—we've got two seasoned pros joining us for this episode! Our besties, RJ and Penny, are here to talk all things Coachella. They've been to the desert fest more times than we can count, including last year, and they’re sharing their stories, tips, tricks, and favorite moments. From camping chaos to can't-miss sets, we’re reliving some of Coachella’s best vibes and helping you get

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S2 Ep. 6 Outside Lands Lineup Reveal!

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2025/03/29

The Outside Lands 2025 lineup is here, and we’re reacting in real-time! But first, we put our detective hats on to try and decipher the cryptic clues that Outside Lands dropped before the big reveal. Then, we dive into our immediate reactions to the full lineup: who we’re most excited to see, the biggest surprises, and what this means for our festival plans. Tune in for all the hype, hot takes, and festie-fueled excitement!

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S2 Ep. 5 Recap Tahoe Winter Reggae!

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2025/03/14

Vanessa takes us inside her experience at the Winter Reggae Festival in Tahoe, sharing all the standout performances, unexpected moments, and festival highlights. Plus, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Eargasm Earplugs! We break down why ear protection is essential for every festie and how Eargasm is making a difference for music lovers. Tune in for festival stories, pro tips, and all the reggae-fueled fun! 🌿🎶

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S2 Ep. 4 2025 Lineups Are HERE – Coachella,...

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2025/03/01

Festival season is coming in HOT, and these 2025 lineups did not disappoint! In this episode, we’re diving into some of the biggest festival announcements—Coachella, BottleRock, Governors Ball, and the legendary New Orleans Jazz Festival. Who’s got the best lineup? Which surprises got us hyped? And which sets are officially on our must-see list? We’re breaking it all down, sharing our reactions, and talking about what these lineups mean for festival season. Let’s get into it, festie fam!

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S2 Ep. 3 Bonnaroo Lineup 2025!

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2025/02/16

We are so excited about the lineup for this upcoming Bonnaroo! So much amazing stuff happening on the farm this year! Join us for a chat about everything we are looking forward to with this beautiful festival.

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S2 Ep. 2 Better Together: Why Festivals Are More Fun...

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2025/01/31

Festivals are epic—but experiencing them with your festie besties? Next level. In this episode, we dive into why festivals are so much better when shared with your crew. From hyping each other up for the perfect set to navigating packed crowds like a well-oiled rave train, we’re breaking down the magic of festival friendships. This episode is all about showing our gratitude for each other and thanking our festie fam for making every festival feel like home. So grab your festies, hit play, and...

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S2 Ep. 1 New Year, New Season!

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2025/01/19

"Happy New Year, Festies! 🎉 It’s officially 2025, and we’re kicking off the year with good vibes and fresh energy. In this first episode, we’re catching you up on what we got into over the holidays. We’re also sharing our resolutions for 2025, both personal ones and big goals for Festies! We’re so ready for this season and can’t wait to dive into all the amazing festivals and stories ahead. Let’s make this the best year yet, Festies fam!"

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Ep. 10 Scammer No Scamming!

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2024/12/24

Scammers gonna scam, but not on our watch! In this episode, Sunny & Vanessa share their own stories of getting (or almost getting) scammed when buying festival tickets, plus tips on spotting red flags and staying safe when buying tickets from others online. Follow us on all social media and more!https://linktr.ee/festiespodcast

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Ep. 9 Give Thanks Festival Recap

Festies ·

2024/12/11

In this episode, Sunny recaps going to Give Thanks 2024! A festival put on by Insomniac and Midnite Events, we chat about her experience and interactions with the wonderful DJ's and festival goers. Hope all the Festies out there are getting together with family and friends for the holidays. Thank you for listening!

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Ep. 8 Rookie Mistakes, Planning & Budgeting

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2024/11/29

In this episode of Festies, we’re tackling rookie mistakes that can ruin your festival weekend. From showing up late and missing sets to skipping lineup research or blowing your budget, we’re breaking down common missteps and how to avoid them. Whether you’re a first-timer or a festie pro, this episode will help you plan smarter and enjoy every moment!

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Ep. 7 Besties to Festies

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2024/11/09

Get to know the faces behind Festies! In this episode, we dive into our backgrounds, share some laughs, and put our friendship to the test with a round of the Newlywed Game. Tune in and get to know us!

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Ep. 6 Desitively

Festies ·

2024/10/21

In the final episode of their three-part "reminiscing" series, Vanessa and Sunny dive into their epic experiences at Coachella and Bonnaroo. From the unforgettable performances to the unexpected adventures, they share the highs, lows, and everything in between that made these festivals stand out.

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Ep.5 Can You Woo Woo Woo?

Festies ·

2024/10/01

In this episode Vanessa and Sunny share great memories from, Life Is Beautiful, Air And Style, Russian River Jazz Festival, and Treasure Island Festival. Tune in for all the usual shenanigans and experiences that made them Festies!

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Ep. 4 COCAINE DENIM DANCING, Outside Lands Recap Part...

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2024/09/14

In this episode, Sunny and Clark (our talented engineer) dive into Days 2 and 3 of this year’s Outside Lands! Vanessa couldn't make it, but Clark & Sunny got to experience the incredible performances, food, art, and all the new stuff showcased this year. Together, they share their take on standout acts, surprise guests, and everything in between. Whether you were at the festival or following from home, this episode is packed with all the excitement and insider moments you won’t want to miss!

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42:29

Ep. 3: FOMO, Outside Lands Recap Part One

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2024/08/30

Welcome back Festies! This episode we will be doing a recap of our experiences at Outside Lands 2024. Vanessa wasn't able to make it but our engineer Clark is jumping in with Sunny to chat about the festival. This is just part one, some background on the festival and all of what we did and saw on Friday, Enjoy!

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