The Fantastival Podcast

By Stephen Nussbaum

A podcast hosted by Steve Nussbaum where friends talk all about their music tastes, influences and experiences, and get to collate their Fantasy Festivals (which we call a Fantastival), as they get to... more

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October 13, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #175 Chrisy Jones (Sunstack Jones)
Where you wanna go for The Fantastival Podcast #175, well that’s easy as we’re going to Hoylake to talk with Chrisy Jones from the wonderful Sunstack Jones…
It’s a short but very sweet chat as Chrisy chats about how it all went down from early memories to the release of the upcoming Sunstack Jones album ‘Luminous Hands’ (released on Friday 25th October and is superb), their previous albums and accolades for their last release ‘Golden Repair’, working with Simon from The Verve on the new album, taking part in not one, not two, but three Tim Burgess Listening Parties, supporting Tim straight after lockdown and of course as our guest Chrisy gets to collate his Fantasy Festival in another enjoyable episode where we are laughin’ the whole way through.
After you’ve listened to Chrisy on The Fantastival Podcast go and give his especially collated Spotify Playlist a play with tracks from his fantasy festival acts plus a few more:
Chrisy Spotify Playlist
Sunstack Jones LinkTree:
https://linktr.ee/sunstackjones
Sunstack Jones Bandcamp:
https://sunstackjones.bandcamp.com/
Pre-order ‘Luminous Hands’ on AV8 Records on LP or CD:
https://av8recordsltd.co.uk/product/sunstack-jones-luminous-hands-lp-cd/
Sunstack Jones Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5db2BhyYQW26FAaoEyM5mZ?si=7CuE_uNiQjaWeNDUEJ8p6A
Sunstack Jones Twitter:
https://x.com/sunstackjones
Sunstack Jones Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sunstackjones/
Sunstack Jones Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SunstackJones/
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32min
October 05, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #174 Chris Holmes & Dan Young (October Drift)
Nothing Makes Me Feel the way The Fantastival Podcast does and we certainly aren’t losing our touch as we have a treat of the highest order for you with #174 as we are joined by not one, but two members of one of my favourite bands and one of the best live acts you’ll ever see, from the marvellous October Drift, it’s drummer Chris Holmes & guitarist Dan Young…
It was an honour to listen to Chris and Dan who have been friends since nursery talk old and distant memories and the past as they talk about how they got into music, playing and learning their instruments, the new and third October Drift album ‘Blame The Young’, getting Kiran to wear a dinosaur outfit for the ‘Tyrannosaurus Wreck’ video, their instore tour of record shops, upcoming UK tour and playing The Scala in London, their first headline European tour following that, their future plans for next year, album number four and they also got to collate their wonderful Fantasy Festival titled ‘DhrisFest’, as we have just a under an hour of essential chat for any October Drift fan.
No Fantastival Playlist this week, just a push to go listen to October Drift and go and listen to Kiran on The Fantastival Podcast (#85).
October Drift Website:
https://octoberdrift.os.fan/
October Drift Patreon Page:
https://www.patreon.com/octoberdrift
October Drift Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uP1cpcy1q0stG3utL7tZS?si=fksYpFqLTP-vBnP65OGi9w
October Drift Twitter:
https://x.com/octoberdrift
October Drift Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/octoberdrift/
October Drift Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/octoberdrift
October Drift YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/octoberdrift
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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58min
September 28, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #173 Amelia Coburn

There’s another treat instore for you on The Fantastival Podcast as for #173 there is a cracking guest waiting as the very talented Amelia Coburn is joining us…
We have a great chat as Amelia talks all about her wonderful debut album ‘Between the Moon and the Milkman’ (which reached #55 in the album charts), what it was like to work with Bill Ryder-Jones, her musical tastes, influences, stories and also gets to collate her Fantasy Festival lineup in an episode that will bring a smile to your face.
After you’ve finished listening to Amelia, press play on her Spotify Playlist with tracks from her Fantasy Festival acts:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JQX7Z63FDyP6LxYVOqLNC?si=eVWM6mpMS1imIZi57XLKdw
Amelia Coburn Website:
https://www.ameliacoburn.co.uk/
Amelia Coburn Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/744nDyt58V4ZO8WS5GkI20?si=zb2Xw8F0R1GkVkP_WDuFcA
Amelia Coburn Twitter:
https://x.com/amelia_coburn
Amelia Coburn Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ameliacoburn/
Amelia Coburn Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ameliacoburn
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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34min
September 21, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #172 Rick Witter (Shed Seven)
We’re Going For (Liquid) Gold on The Fantastival Podcast this week as we are delighted that joining us for #172 is Singer / Songwriter for the awesome Shed Seven, it’s Mr Rick Witter…
Rick is on top form as we talk all about his early musical journey from a young age from always wanting to be a singer onwards, his first bands, the Shed Seven story from their formation to today, getting a #1 album earlier this year with ‘A Matter Of Time’, the forthcoming ‘Liquid Gold’ album released Friday 27th September where Rick gives us a great insight into the recording process, their hectic 2024, the 30th anniversary of debut album ‘Change Giver’, the upcoming signing events and the upcoming tour dates, plus Rick also collates his Fantasy Festival lineup & lots more in an essential episode for any Shed Seven fan.
After you’ve finished listening to Rick, press play on a Spotify Playlist (made by Steve) with tracks from Rick’s Fantasy Festival acts:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qXA9SyzUR6Vsv38TEVSBQ?si=FUU4cp_JS8W0dIDfsL7HmA
Useful links below for Rick & Shed Seven…
Shed Seven Website:
https://shedseven.com/
Rick Twitter:
https://x.com/Ricktw1tter
Shed Seven Twitter:
https://x.com/shedseven
Shed Seven Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shedsevenofficial/
Shed Seven Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/Dx7thwLFj5n8szGw/?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.
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55min
September 14, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #171 Amy Day (Mersey Melody)
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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29min
July 20, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #170 Vicky Hill & Shaun Butler
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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1h 10min
June 22, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #169 Carl Maloney (RGM)
It’s that voice from RGM coming up this week on The Fantastival Podcast with #169 as Steve is joined by the man behind it all, the one and only, Carl Maloney…
The host with the most becomes the guest as Carl talks about his early days from being in a band in Sheffield, to his band breaking up and moving on into stand up comedy, then when that came to an end getting into putting on gigs and the subsequent story of how RGM came to be be and how it’s expanded with its success over the years, the love of his own podcast (RGM podcast) and some stories from them, a lovely chat around podcasting and mental health and as always our guest gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup, so Carl has the honour of choosing his 5 acts and an encore for them all to play together in a lineup and episode not to be missed.
After you’ve finished the episode, have a listen to a short Spotify Playlist from Carl with a track from each of his Fantasy acts:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4890YcUDC3jX7bMgaUBnj4?si=QtSN3bVlTIGzNEphRPE1pQ&pi=e-Hgq4hYeNS1eO
RGM Website:
https://rgm.press
RGM LinkTree:
https://linktr.ee/RGMreytgoodmag?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYC86GZFlHIYYjfj6--KwanwCEcEwxukdSVjZFXiVbxDGobTHmuKBz5k7E_aem_wIGARgPxhQMj9hUx-a5IlA
RGM Twitter:
https://x.com/rgmmagazine?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A
RGM Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rgmmagazine?igsh=ZTRzeWNiNzc5bGw0
RGM Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RGMMag
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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48min
June 15, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #168 Dave Magee (LaFaro / Little Matador)
We’re going Full Tilt as we head into Father’s Day on The Fantastival Podcast with #168 as we are joined by singer / songwriter, ex Belfast hmv’er, the most awesome, Dave Magee…
Dave is great fun and on superb form as we chat starting from his earliest musical memories, to his first band Fuel, his career and the fun times at hmv Belfast, joining LaFaro and his time in the band alongside his twin brother Herb (check them out, they are awesome), his next band Little Matador and their album, his friendship and playing with Snow Patrol’s Nathan Connolly in various bands from an early age right through to Nathan’s 2023 solo album ‘The Strange Order Of Things’ (also well worth a listen), writing a wrestling theme tune for his friend and our joint love of wrestling, his work with and pride on Arvo Party (Herb’s project), becoming a Lecturer and how that started plus Mr Magee gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup choosing only 5 acts in an episode where Dave will bring a big smile to your face.
After you’ve finished the episode, give a listen to Dave’s Spotify Playlist featuring acts chosen for his Fantasy Festival lineup and acts spoken about in his episode:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31xiOilzPR0Urhqq2iVUgn?si=A4H5duiESx6tp_oUlar4Pw&pi=e-7HzH671CQvy0
And then check out ‘Feat. Dave LaFaro’ Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AK0s5z23MSnYFwZvWSZYI?si=fXkLjmjMQ3aoZVvri-7WRQ&pi=e-RiY8q9n_TWib
Dave LaFaro LinkTree Page:
https://linktr.ee/davelafaro?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaapwjQIYrsHq28MiJIZk0JIjx_qxndnljB-6yN4GUWG1PNookKMXGZZYVo_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
Dave LaFaro Twitter:
https://x.com/davelafaro?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A
Dave LaFaro Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davemageee?igsh=ZGtoZ3F2aGM5eHpv
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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1h 8min
June 08, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #167 Kenny Harkis (Brasil / The Santos Connection)
It’s time for another Fantastival Podcast with #167 as this week Steve is joined by the man behind The Santos Connection, the one and only, Mr Kenny Harkis.
Chatting with Kenny was just like chatting to an old friend as we have a great chat with Kenny taking us through his recollection of getting his first guitar and disbelief that he was playing the same tunes as he was used to hearing, the story of his band Brasil, then onto his next project The Santos Connection, the story behind the name, the idea behind the video covers which are well worth checking out on twitter, his releases to date, being involved in the brilliant ‘Brits & Pieces Vol 4’ compilation earlier this year and of course Mr Harkis gets the honour of collating his Fantasy Festival lineup choosing only 5 acts (which does have a cheeky twist, but how could we say no) and an encore for them all to play together at the end in an episode which we immensely enjoyed, and you will aswell.
After you’ve finished the episode, give a listen to Kenny’s Spotify Playlist of acts chosen for his Fantasy Festival lineup:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1bh83xLJiIPY34mquDHrTy?si=as_c90ejShOdVTwQQqkAZA&pi=e-ljqDGUALQHSp
And then check out The Santos Connection Artist Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XsJqnILi2ORbsnjZAiElc?si=MfqXoLp2QJ-7QhQyyw7C4g&pi=e-BoAmEu-UQ7Wr
The Santos Connection Spotify Profile (have a listen and follow):
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QVZRMNzssOIKKDIlngRyc
The Santos Connection Twitter:
https://x.com/santoscnnection?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A
The Santos Connection Webpage:
https://epk.recordunion.com/the_santos_connection
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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1h 10min
June 01, 2024 Fantastival Podcast - #166 Charley Stone (Salad, Gay Dad, Desperate Journalist, Sleeper)
Here Comes The Fantastival Podcast…
After a week away The Fantastival Podcast returns with a brilliant #166 as we are joined by the very talented and wonderful Charley Stone.
Charley is on top form talking about the game changing moment of watching a music video on Top Of The Pops, getting her first guitar and working on barre chords, we do a run through of a selection of bands Charley has played in as Charley talks through them recounting memories with fondness (including Salad, Gay Dad, The Hive Fives, Desperate Journalist, Sleeper and more), tells us about forming The Actual Band and new album ‘Here Comes The Actual Band’, and to top it all off Charley then collates her Fantasy Festival lineup choosing only 5 acts (which is an incredible lineup with some great twists) and a song (the big encore) for them all to play together at the end, so this is an episode definitely not to be missed.
And on top of that we have two Spotify Playlists for you to check out.
Firstly, give a listen to Charley’s Spotify Playlist of acts chosen for her Fantasy Festival lineup:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5guDsTl6A1MsdUANeetrZP?si=9P-puMjjSLa1N4CLcBdXqQ&pi=e-2ncI4bP8S5uH
And the secondly and as discussed in the episode, go and have a listen to Charley’s ‘current obsessions’ Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DXCXpLtGH3o5gmIfswyov?si=pikNHWq1QGu_TiRqn98phQ&pi=e-B16-oNuTTrOw
Useful Links…
Charley Stone Bandcamp (where you can buy a CD of ‘Here Comes The Actual Band’:
https://charleystone.bandcamp.com/
Charley Stone Twitter:
https://x.com/charleston51?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A
Charley Stone Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/charleston51?igsh=NHVpaHdiNmgwcTU0
Charley Stone Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/charleystonetheartist
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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1h 10min

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