The Fantastival Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

After two months away The Fantastival Podcast makes its big comeback with #171 as we’re back in style with co-host of The Mersey Melody Podcast, photographer and huge music fan, Amy Day…

Amy talks all about her music memories from a young age to present day, her photography and hopes for the future, tells us all about The Mersey Melody Podcast, how it started, episodes so far, upcoming guests, her dream guests and as always as she has the honour of being our very own guest she gets to collate her Fantasy Festival by any five acts in out comeback after some summer fun!

After you’ve finished listening to Amy, press play on her Spotify Playlist with a tracks from her Fantasy Festival acts and a few more thrown in for good measure: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ihG5aoinDpR8ySCgHOOkD?si=3663cd46d004470e

Amy Twitter: 

https://x.com/shesunshines_

Amy Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/shesunshines/

Listen to The Mersey Melody Podcast on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5oGOuC0ahCWAiB0ZTbf1eF?si=3bf5d9b962904d45

Mersey Melody Podcast Twitter: 

https://x.com/MerseyMelodyPod

Mersey Melody Podcast Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/merseymelody/

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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It’s been a long while but The Fantastival Podcast keeps on running up that hill as we return with #170 where we don’t just have one legend for you, we have two with both Vicky Hill and Shaun Butler joining us this week…

Two of the biggest supporters of The Fantastival Podcast get their chance to collate their wonderful Fantasy Festival lineups (one each) where they also have a go at predicting the others lineup, as Vicky and Shaun also talk about their love of music and in particular new music, the new music community on twitter, how they met at a gig and how their relationship developed from there, how a particular act and one of his lineup choices literally changed Shaun’s life, the importance of mental health and lots more in a very special episode that will have you smiling throughout.

After you’ve finished the episode, have a listen to a Spotify Playlist from Vicky and Shaun with a tracks from their Fantasy Festival acts and acts who just missed out: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GHxLs4lCaYZBo2VL0eehX?si=ce7c4cf59fb74c6e

Vicky Twitter: 

https://x.com/vickyhill78

Shaun Twitter: 

https://x.com/Rhino1981

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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Another week and we aren’t taking your Hand Me Downs on The Fantastival Podcast #161 as we’re joined by Jonny Pickles from the fabulous, Turncoat Billy… It’s all Neon Lights & Leather speaking to the Turncoat Billy frontman about forming the band, their music to date, the superb upcoming single ‘Wonder Goal At Whaddon’ which is released on Wednesday 1st May, their gig at The Marquis on the same day to celebrate the release, their recent support slot with The Rifles and you know the drill, Jonny collates his Fantasy Festival lineup which is another amazing one for the Fantastival Vaults! And after you’ve listened to Jonny talk about Turncoat Billy and his Fantasy Festival, give his playlist a listen containing tracks from his acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hYadxUz7cVN8hgBHyA9Jf?si=XIPs5OEdQhScAsqs7um8jQ&pi=e-dyRhFFK9TMKz Go and visit the Turncoat Billy LinkTree page for useful links to streaming and social media sites: https://linktr.ee/turncoatbilly Turncoat Billy Social Links: Twitter: https://x.com/turncoatbilly?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turncoatbilly?igsh=OWY1MjY4ZGhrMjVs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/npk8k7gpwehpN5iu/?mibextid=LQQJ4d If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival!

The Fantastival Podcast turns #71 and we’re delighted to be joined by singer-songwriter, book publisher and firefighter, hailing from in Glasgow… it’s Dale!  

We chatted about how Dale got serious about his songwriting, releasing his EP with a point of difference on cassette, his hopes for a Christmas Number 1, playing live gigs and lots more as Dale also collated his brilliant Fantasy Festival with all acts in his lineup being picked for the first time and Dale giving us a very informative write up of his venue in this very enjoyable episode.  

After you’ve listened to Dale’s Fantastival Podcast go deeper and check out this Spotify Playlist with chosen tracks from the acts he picked for his Fantasy Festival and acts he spoke about:  

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37mfb1NxCxblovqCmi7lWS?si=UplIkcSsT62v4DoLdpAvWA  

Fancy keeping up to date or bagging yourself something from Dale, check out his LinkTree page:  

https://linktr.ee/Daley_boy  

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am.  

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There he goes, there he goes again, as we’re joined for #70 of The Fantastival Podcast by musician, record producer, photographer, one time guitarist of The La’s, The Onset, The Lightning Seeds, a partner in the excellent Viper Label, a man of many talents, it’s Mr Paul Hemmings…  

We talk all about Paul’s life in music as he talks about learning the guitar, joining The La’s, Lee Mavers playing ‘There She Goes’ to him and John Power for the first time, recording their debut album, joining The Lightning Seeds, starting a record label, his friendship with Tommy from Space, working on Pete Wilkinson’s upcoming album, his Fantasy Festival lineup and lots more in an episode not to be missed. 

After you’ve listened to Paul’s Fantastival Podcast go deeper and check out this Spotify Playlist with chosen tracks from the acts he picked for his Fantasy Festival:  

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oKwTWgpGwczfnPBU0WiKI?si=NAB2Oe9fT4-3rlUf3-ujhA  

Fancy bagging yourself something from Paul’s Viper label, check out their website here:  

http://www.the-viper-label.co.uk  

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am.  

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69 DUDES…🚀🚀🚀🚀 

This week we are delighted to be joined for #69 of The Fantastival Podcast by the voice behind ‘To Indie & Beyond’ on In Your Ears Music, the one & only, Mr Ricky Spence… 

We talk all about the music Ricky loves, how lockdown made him go deeper into new music and start his own show, how he met his lady at T In The Park, his favourite ever gigs, his Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing just 5 acts and lots more in an episode not to be missed.

After you’ve listened to Ricky’s Fantastival Podcast go deeper and check out this Spotify Playlist with chosen tracks from the acts he picked for his Fantasy Festival and a few of his own shows: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ezuyehpRkODBOY8J2wEdB?si=7u2zyU7MRlm3IjxhUp7mvg 

Fancy listening to ‘To Indie & Beyond’ look no further… 

The station can be found at: http://www.inyourearsmusic.com 

Listen to To Indie And Beyond Episode 7 by In Your Ears Music on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/DYDox 

Listen to To Indie And Beyond Episode 8 by In Your Ears Music on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/pkZV2 

Listen to To Indie And Beyond Episode 9 by In Your Ears Music on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/d8zVD 

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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What a guest we have for The Fantastival Podcast #68 as Damon Minchella comes and takes our guest spot… 

Damon talks to Steve all about Ocean Colour Scene, from their start to the end of Damon’s time in the band, about Paul Weller, about Richard Ashcroft (and also what he has in common with Richard and Everton Legend Leon Osman), about his musical tastes, his experiences, how a football injury changed the course of his life, about playing Knebworth, a wonderful hmv story about his time working there and lots more… 

After you’ve listened to Damon’s Fantastival Podcast go deeper and check out this Spotify Playlist with chosen tracks from the acts he picked for his Fantasy Festival: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dx4W3RZc05Dzy9CCSqjJe?si=kByd-NtuRuqHV4ALlfPifA&dl_branch=1 

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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This week we are taking the Bull By The Horns as Mikey Shiraz joined Steve for #67 (Dudes) of The Fantastival Podcast… 

In one of the most fun episodes yet Mikey spoke all about his musical tastes, his experiences, his love of movies (some classics in there), the evolution of Mr Shiraz, a great story about Coolio, collated his Fantasy Festival with potentially the greatest encore ever and loads more. 

After you’ve listened to Mikey’s Fantastival Podcast go deeper and check out this Spotify Playlist with chosen tracks from the acts he picked for his Fantasy Festival: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q4nJ2cfJlbzIVNcNi1r5K?si=WHNRx_cmQluRQd3eJBIx5A&dl_branch=1 

And then go even deeper and check out some Mr Shiraz: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ibQXM0zLMApsqJovVttkt?si=vq7K2ls7QQiT06bOTN_4OA&dl_branch=1 

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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We are delighted to have Brandin Lea joining us for #66 of The Fantastival Podcast. 

With Steve being a huge fan of Flickerstick Brandin was one of the first names of someone to get onto the Fantastival Podcast and we’re so glad we did as we had an epic chat about all things Flickerstick (how they formed, evolved, Bands On The Run, a major label deal, Welcoming Home The Astronauts, lineup changes, the final shows, streaming, a vinyl release, the future), Jetta In The Ghost Tree, what Brandin listens to, his Fantasy Festival lineup plus lots more in our longest episode to date. 

And after listening to The Fantastival Podcast go and check out some Flickerstick: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L9a6yuhdvWN4ffJr51nUW?si=2hengdy3QdKn4HBXSdf2UA&dl_branch=1 

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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It’s a first for The Fantastival Podcast as why have one member of the brilliant Arcade State (trust, they are ace) when you can have two, as It was a delight to be joined by brothers Jordan (drums) and Ciaran Murray (guitar and vox) for #65. 

We spoke about the formation and evolution of Arcade State, lockdown, drum sounds, songwriting, having your songs sung back to you at your first gig, first records, favourite gigs, their combined Fantasy Festival lineup (it’s a stunner) and lots more in a great chat that you are sure to enjoy!

Once you’ve listened go deeper and check out Jordan and Ciaran’s Spotify Playlist with their chosen tracks from their Fantasy Festival acts: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38mSmNpo9iQGgDxBy72b04?si=_UV7m2gQShSfZCWcZoNVsw&dl_branch=1 

If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. 

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