Big Fan

By Emma Ferrari

Join Emma each month for a monthly conversation with a Big Fan of an iconic band or musician, discussing the discographies that have soundtracked their favourite memories, darkest moments, and highest... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

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June 27, 2025 Bonus: Ghosts in the Machine and AI DJs
Special thanks to Phil Taggart and Niall at Nialler9 for contributing to this episode, which was recorded as an assignment for the MU Writing About Music course. Some of this information has become quite commonplace since recording, but recent revelations about the investments in AI military technology being made by S potify's CEO mean that re-evaluating our relationship (and subscriptions) to streaming services is more relevant than ever.

Mood Machine: the Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly has since been published and is well worth a read.
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December 04, 2024 Big Fan of Laura Marling: Patterns in Reverse
Following the release of Laura Marling's Patterns in Repeat album, previous guest and friend-of-the-pod Sinéad Ní Scolaí proposed a twist on the Big Fan concept, and stepped in as guest interviewer on this last episode of the year, in which Emma speaks to her on the artist of her own lifetime: Laura Marling. Wholesome content warning. All notes and references, as ever in the gingeripod.substack.com newsletter. Thank you for listening :)
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54min
September 26, 2024 Big Fan of Kojaque: Jade Buttle
This month we deep dive into the repertoire of our first Irish artist on the podcast: Dublin rapper Kojaque of Soft Boy Records. Jade Buttle brings us through his rise from an DIY Soundcloud mixtapes to chart-climbing albums, touching on the Irish music scene, the importance of world-building, and the cosy feeling you get only an album or book set on your own streets can give you <3

As always, show notes and everything we reference in this podcast can be found in the gingeripod.substack.com newsletter - drop in to access this episode's notes or sign up for free to receive a newsletter and podcast straight into your inbox once a month.
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56min
August 21, 2024 Big Fan of Florence + the Machine: aisling.
This month singer-songwriter, yogi and dancer Aisling Ní Mhóráin delves into her long-term love of the one and only Florence + the Machine. We covered a lot of ground - from Limewire mixtapes to raindances at Oxygen Festival, anxiety and addiction, and from the pressures of making music in the TikTok era to festival fashion. All show notes at gingeripod.substack.com - share your thoughts there!
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54min
July 10, 2024 Big Fan of Beyoncé: Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! Kicking off our second series, we dive into the world and discography of one of the greatest artists of our time. Writer, producer, and co-founder of the GALPAL Collective Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe joins us to discuss growing up listening to Beyoncé, and our conversation covers everything from Afrofuturism to AI, and from the Grammy selection process to The Godfather.

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1h 6min
November 28, 2023 Big Fan of Mac Miller: Sinéad Scully
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! This week we are meditating on the legacy of Mac Miller with podcaster, music-head, dancer and creative Sinéad Scully, who discusses everything from the death of an artist to Winnie The Pooh, to breaking into a music festival to hear her favourite song. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.com Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy.
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49min
September 18, 2023 Big Fan of Dolly Parton: Siún Ní Dhuinn
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! This week we are diving into the world of the cultural phenomenon that is Dolly Parton with journalist, presenter, writer Siún Ní Dhuinn. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.comTheme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
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42min
July 14, 2023 Big Fan of Taylor Swift: Alswyn and the Swifties
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this episode, ahead of the Eras Tour ticket sales, we chat to podcaster and Swiftie Alswyn Ní Aonghusa about the Taylor Swift through the eras, fan theories, concert etiquette and easter eggs. This podcast is released first to subscribers at gingeripod.substack.com!Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
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1h 30min
June 02, 2023 Big Fan of Harry Styles: Allie Whelan
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this episode, ahead Harry Styles' sold out Irish date at Slane Castle, we chat to podcaster and fan girl Allie Whelan about fan projects, online communities, and shrine to Harry’s vomit at the side of an American motorway. We also answer listeners’ questions - including the all-important: "did he spit on Chris Pine??" This podcast is released first to subscribers at gingeripod.substack.com!Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
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52min
May 09, 2023 Big Fan of The Boss: Benny Carroll on Bruce Springsteen
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this first episode, ahead of The Boss' sold out shows in Dublin's RDS, Emma chats to a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan, covering everything from the moment he first heard Jungleland; to the ‘Tramps’, an international community of Bruce fans who have followed his tours over the years; and introducing his grandchildren to The Boss. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.com
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44min

FAQs about Big Fan:

How many episodes does Big Fan have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.