Festies

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, [https://sidequestgrid.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQhhNbvmSt0__xcCapE0oz6aEVM57YJMXBBieqbXDYRxEjQS2-] a festival-based social game that helps attendees meet new people and discover the magic between the sets. Lauren and David have spent the last few years living full-time in their van, traveling to music festivals across the country and sharing their experiences on Soundchecks to Stage Dives. [https://www.youtube.com/@soundcheckstostagedives] After attending more than 20 festivals, they turned their passion for community into a creative way to help festival-goers connect. Going to Bonnaroo? Head to their website [https://sidequestgrid.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQhhNbvmSt0__xcCapE0oz6aEVM57YJMXBBieqbXDYRxEjQS2-] to get the Bonnaroo Adventure Box! Pre-orders available until May 21st, 2026. SideQuest Grid Socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sidequestgrid/]  TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sidequestgrid?lang=en]    Facebook Group: The Wandering Order   [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146469147049541] 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 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lQOx3bsEIsZaeEkoZHa_CZyOPxIEN75k]  Eargasm Earplugs [https://eargasm.com/] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393106/support] Follow Festies Podcast. Share with your fest friends. @festiespodcast

Ep. 51 Lightning in a Bottle 2026 Preview: Lineup, Tips & Our Plan

We're officially approved for media at Lightning in a Bottle [https://www.libfestival.org/] 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 share lineup picks, can’t-miss experiences beyond the music, and real tips from our audience and Reddit to help you prep smarter. See you at LIB! 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 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lQOx3bsEIsZaeEkoZHa_CZyOPxIEN75k]  Eargasm Earplugs [https://eargasm.com/] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393106/support] Follow Festies Podcast. Share with your fest friends. @festiespodcast

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 Coachella [https://www.coachella.com/] livestream weekend. We talk favorite sets, surprise moments, and share our thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G! 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 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lQOx3bsEIsZaeEkoZHa_CZyOPxIEN75k]  Eargasm Earplugs [https://eargasm.com/] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393106/support] Follow Festies Podcast. Share with your fest friends. @festiespodcast

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 [https://www.coachella.com/], Stagecoach [https://www.stagecoachfestival.com/], and dozens of other major events. What started with a not-so-glamorous festival moment, getting lost without service and breaking a shoe, turned into the idea that launched her entire business. Over the past 20+ years, Serena’s General Store has served more than 80 music festivals across the country and over a million fans. We talk about how the General Store grew from that initial spark into a fast-paced festival operation with multiple on-site locations. Serena also shares her newest project, Festi Essentials [https://www.festiessentials.com/], a “general store in a box” designed to help festival-goers stay prepared as music festivals continue to expand across the U.S. Eargasm Earplugs [https://eargasm.com/] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393106/support] Follow Festies Podcast. Share with your fest friends. @festiespodcast

Ep. 48 Outside Lands 2026 Lineup Reaction

This episode is our Outside Lands 2026 [https://sfoutsidelands.com/] 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 in San Francisco. Going? Let us know in the comments! Eargasm Earplugs [https://eargasm.com/] 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393106/support] Follow Festies Podcast. Share with your fest friends. @festiespodcast