¡Viva La Festiva! Podcast

Thank you to everyone who has listened to any of my episodes! This has been a fun journey! Thank you.

September 2025. Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Queer Zest Zine Fest! In this episode, we celebrate the creativity, passion, and resilience of queer zine makers who are redefining independent publishing. From heartfelt personal stories to bold political statements, these zines are a testament to the power of self-expression and community. Tune in as we explore the origins of this joyou...

May. Lille, France. Dive into the vibrant world of La Louche D'ior Festival in our latest podcast episode. Discover the enchanting traditions, mesmerizing performances, and the rich cultural tapestry that makes this festival a must-experience event. Learn about the cultural significance of soup, which stands as a symbol of unity and community at this festival. Whether you're a seasoned festival-go...

September. Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. On this episode of Viva La Festiva Podcast, we learn about a wacky and sweet festival celebrating Marshmallow Fluff! Although it may seem wacky, the pride and passion for this sweet treat is unmatched! Our guest is Executive Director Jessica Eshleman! Learn more here: https://www.flufffestival.com/ If you like what I’m doing here, feel free to review my p...

May 2-4, 2025. Fayetville, Arkansas, United States. On this episode, I got to speak with Bryce Brisco to learn more about the Arkansas Pottery Festival! Personally, I love festivals surrounding around a physical creation! Not only do we get to learn about the history of pottery and this incredible festival celebrating it; but we also learn about appreciating the creation of functionality and it&#3...

July. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. This Festival is for all the Sci-Fi horror fans! On this episode, we're learning about BlobFest; a Festival dedicated to a movie about a deadly amorphous blob! We're speaking with Colonial Theater's Bob Trate to learn about the history of the movie, the development of festivals, and the charm of the theater that brings the magic! Colonial Theater's Website: https:...

Aloha! Hola! Hello! Welcome the season premier of Viva La Festiva Podcast! On today's episode, we're learning about a festival that you can attend in person or participate on your phone! Chris from GoCast Podcast joins us as we learn more about the amazing Go Fest! The festival celebrating the amazing world of Pokemon through the Pokemon Go App! Listen to Chris' Podcast at: GoCast: a Pokemon GO Po...

September. San Francisco, California. Our Season Finale is here! For this season's last episode, we're learning about a illuminating festival that will shed light on one of the most artisanal form of lighting.. Neon Signs! But there's way more to them than you'll ever imagine! I am joined with Al and Randal Ann (co-founders of the festival) to learn about the Neon Speaks Festival a...

Leslie was a great guest and I'm so glad I was able to catch her again to discuss her blog! So initially, we had spoken a first time, but something happened and our audio got cut short! I tried to make engaging content with what I could salvage, but it was not happening... So we did a redo and I'm honored to bring A Vibe Called Fest onto the show! A blog dedicated to bringing information r...

Amazon Rainforest. January 17-23. Located in the beautiful Amazon rainforest is a festival revolving around beautiful fruits and healthy fullness. On this episode I got to meet two individuals that help put together this incredible Gathering of people seeking new opportunities on multiple fronts.  Amazon Fruit Festival Website: https://www.amazonfruitfestival.com/ Terra Frutis Website: https://www...

June 2023, Cincinnati, Ohio. This was a great festival to attend and it was really amazing to see the creative ways these toy bricks were utilized! Be sure to check out the website where you can check to see if BrickFest comes to your neck of the woods! BrickFest Website: https://www.brickfestlive.com/ Nick Boswell: @BoswellBuilds If you like what I’m doing here, feel free to review my podcast on...

November. Lexington, Kentucky, US. I think this has to be one of my favorite episodes! I really am honored to have Katerina Stoykova on my podcast to learn about the Kentucky Book Festival. It seems like such a rewarding festival that can really get anyone to be a bookworm even for just a day.  Website for The Kentucky Book Festival: https://kybookfestival.org/ Kentucky Humanities: https://www.kyh...

November Festival. California, US. On this episode of Viva La Festiva Podcast, you’ll learn about a festival that educates the public by celebrating the many uses of one of the most parts of our oceans.. Seaweed! Yep, that stuff that touches your feet and freaks you out when you’re in the ocean is being used in more places than you’d expect! Thank you, Janet Kubler and Simona Augyte for speaking t...

2nd Weekend of October. Surf City, North Carolina. What an awesome episode! In Surf City, North Carolina. A Festival takes place that surrounds one of the most important things on our earth, the Ocean! Ocean Fest has everything for everyone and I would love to one day be a part of it. Thank you, Jody Flethcer, for telling me about this incredible gathering of education, music, and gnarly fun! Ocea...

The last Saturday of July every year! This celebration takes us a bit more into a blurred definition of Festival. Regardless, this brings together people in a worldwide participation! The colors! The energy! The fun activities that anyone can be a part of! Thank you Kamilah and Monique for joining me to talk about this amazing part of human culture. Check out Cybr Grl's YouTube Channel: https:...

October Festival. Albuquerque, NM. Whoa! Ok y'all this was an awesome festival to learn about! Especially because the desert holds such a big place in my heart. A big thanks goes out to Tom Garrity about speaking to me about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Here's the festival's website: https://balloonfiesta.com/ There you can see even more pictures and more details about...

Summer Festival. Cleveland, Ohio. Join me on this episode as we speak with Ben Kweller about a festival that brings out the creativity in the community; with plenty of fun in the sun to go along with it! Learning about the amazing opportunity provided by the AIA and the festival was a real treat! Find out about this festival at: https://www.aiacleveland.com/sandfest I don't have a promo at the...

April Festival. Baltimore, Maryland. Join me on this episode as we learn about a festival celebrating a safe space for the mystical BIPOC + LGBTQIA! They've got a massive Linktree that has plenty of opportunities to interact with King Jvonte and the whole crew and community of RealmScape Fest. https://linktr.ee/realmscapefest Instagram: @Realmscapefest If you like what I’m doing here, feel fre...

June Hellsgate Gulch, Montana. Montana Women’s Climbing Festival. Dive into today’s episode as we learn about a festival dedicated to creating a safe-space for underrepresented climbers. It was great to hear from Kristen Neithercut about this amazing event! You can learn more about the festival and the crew behind it at: https://www.mtwomensclimbingfest.com/ Thank you to those who provided me with...

November 18-19 Adelaide, Australia CheeseFest! What a great way to start the new season! Thank you Kris Lloyd for speaking to me about this amazing festival! And thank you ,listener, for tuning in once again to my podcast!  Find out more about CheeseFest at: https://www.cheesefest.com.au/ For the cheese lovers! Check out the podcast from our promo! Curd is the Word (Spotify) : https://open.spotify...

April 22nd. Dimboola, VIC, Australia. Wow! The last episode of Viva La Festiva, y'all! Our last episode is over an amazing festival that blends science, history, and imagination! Thank you Chan Uoy and Karen Carlisle for being a guest on the show! To learn more about the Chan Uoy and the Imaginarium, check out these links: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-24/wimmera-steampunk-festival-a-hit...

Early to Mid-March in Del Mar, California. A festival that celebrates Tiny Houses and Alternative Tiny lifestyles! I had such a great time talking with Renee Seevers and learning more about this fun festival. Stay tuned after the episode to learn about How to Make a Difference; a podcast on the truly effective lifestyle changes to heal the earth. Check out the link below to learn more! https://lin...

September 16, 2023. Raleigh, NC. Bug Fest is a celebration of all the amazing little critters we see all around us. It was a huge joy to speak with Kari Wouk about this festival and I can't wait to see pictures of this year's Bug Fest. Click here to learn more about Bug Fest: http://www.bugfest.org/index.html Here's Huey Cuff's SoundCloud to listen to more of his music. https://soundcloud.com/dann...

June 3 - 4, 2023 Indianapolis, IN. The Waterman’s Family Farm Strawberry Festival sounds like a lot of fun! If you’re in the area, I suggest you consider going! Maybe you’ll run into me there! A big thanks goes out to Kayla Rodimel and the Waterman’s Family Farm for teaching me a bit about strawberries, farming, and the Strawberry Festival. Waterman’s Family Farm Website: https://www.watermansfami...

February 24 & 25, Salem, Indiana. My wife and I got to attend the Maple Syrup Festival at the LM Sugarbush Maple Syrup Farm in Salem, Indiana! The weather was amazing this day, and we both had such a great time. A big thanks goes out to Jennifer Resienbichler for speaking with me about the Maple Syrup Festival! A big thanks goes out to my sponsor for this episode. Herb'n Swigg! You can che...