Castival
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Hello and Welcome to Castival. This is a brand new podcast where we get amazing guests to come and pitch their dream music festival. I’m Matt Hoss and I’m the host. I will be there to interview, to analyse and get to the depths of why they think that their festival is the best. We will be talking about music, camping and why we love the music that we do. It’s not just a music appreciation podcast, it’s a podcast looking at the things we’re passionate about.
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Episode 50: Elis James (Live in Canterbury at The Gulbenkian Theatre)
August 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 251 MBThe end of season 5 is here and we're going out with our a first live special in Canterbury's Gulbenkian Theatre. We welcome on BBC 5 Live Presenter and Welsh comedy superstar ELIS JAMES, who pitches his passionate music festival. Elis divulges his musical history, from CAN being banned in his house, to awkward moments with Jonny Marr, and talking about tea and toast with The Beatles. We talk about his unique festival "Music Festival (Elis)" and the use of unlimited crockery. A truly funny ...
Episode 49: Frank Turner
July 28, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBHoly shit, we have FRANK TURNER on the podcast! A rare instance in which we have on someone who has been regularly picked by other Castival guests! Wow! The British punk singer/songwriter on our show to pitch his dream festival, as well as discuss his brand new album. You also have a chance to see matt get overly-excited about a Bruce Springsteen tattoo when we only had 2 mins remaining. A true legend! Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us...
Episode 48: Jonny Awsum
July 21, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBAre you a feisty frog or a timid toad? Time to find out at Jonny Awsum's rocking festival. Join the Britain's Got Talent star's description of his dream festival. He discusses his Download Festival anecdotes, gig stories and his amazing piano, acoustic and headline sets. Lot sof laughs, music adoration and plenty of caht about why we love Frank Turner. If only we could have him on as a guest. That would be so cool. If only. Guess we'll see if that ever happens? Also please follow us on soci...
Episode 47: Vix Leyton
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWelcome to the Chaotic Geese festival curated by the rising star of comedy VIX LEYTON. Expect to hear fan-fics, pop stars and welsh pop-punk. Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact us with any questions or if you wanted to submit your own music festivals. Vix kindly even curated a playlist for you: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r0BHD7UV1YDFdVWQSJQiQ?si=wWVBcVU4TyaWMr4LLgbBLA ...
Episode 46: Ben Van Der Velde
July 07, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 229 MBWelcome to Ben's festival, a utopia in the stars. Imagine great collaborations like between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Theroux! Join us in a wonderfully witty conversation about music and so much more. Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact us with any questions or if you wanted to submit your own music festivals. Further Plugs Follow me (Matt Hoss) on @MattHossComedy on Facebook, Twitt...
Episode 45: Joz Norris
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBWelcome to Jozstock, a place for both whackiness and sadness, curated and created by the lovely award-winning Joz Norris! Enjoy the dulcet tones of prog rock but be aware of the potential to be mauled by the festival wolves! Join us a for a contemplative, thoughtful chat about music, the art we create and how we engage with things that we love. Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact ...
Episode 44: Demi Michelle
June 23, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBWelcome to Oceanside Festival, where Demi Michelle pitches here country/pop fusion festival. Beaches, Headliners and good manners: it's like Fyre Festival with proper management. Demi talks about her debut album and being a performer in the industry too. Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact us with any questions or if you wanted to submit your own music festivals. Further Plugs F...
Episode 43 - Anuvab Pal
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBCorruption, Chaos, and Chasing Jojo Mukherjee. This all happens at Anuvab Pal's hypothetical festival!He talks about being chucked out of parties for not liking Pink FLoyd, being kicked out bands and generally being disliked for his musical tastes. Castival is proud to welcome on Anuvab Pal! We discuss drunk history teachers, wartents and one of Castival's most oddest yet hilarious additions! Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on Castiv...
Episode 43: Anuvab Pal
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBCorruption, Chaos, and Chasing Jojo Mukherjee. This all happens at Anuvab Pal's hypothetical festival!He talks about being chucked out of parties for not liking Pink FLoyd, being kicked out bands and generally being disliked for his musical tastes. Castival is proud to welcome on Anuvab Pal! We discuss drunk history teachers, wartents and one of Castival's most oddest yet hilarious additions! Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on Castiv...
Episode 42: Tony Law (Live)
June 09, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBWelcome to Castival, a very special LIVE EPISODE. This show was recorded in January 2022 over zoom with our special zoom audience. They witness our wonderful guest: the award winning Canadian comedian: TONY LAW. Get ready for a surreal silliniess in the TONE ZONE. Hear some questionable irish accents, little ditties and lots of laughter. We also dive into some more heartwarming and touching moments talking about the music that had been shared to us by our parents and the music we pass onto ...
Episode 41: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd
June 02, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBWelcome back to Castival! Oh we missed you so much. This is the start of our wonderful season 5. We have amazing guests for you all summer long. This week we the fantastic Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, the star of Scottish Comedy, BBC Scotland as well as the co-host of Enjoy an Album We urge to check out ChristopherMacArthur-BoydAPollooza, a festival full of teenage regret, lots shame and running into walls. Be very aware of going to the Jam Tent though, you may regret going in.... Please fo...
Episode 40: John Robins (Live) (Part 2)
August 26, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBIn Part One John teased a legendary end to The Correct Realm and by goodness did he deliver?! With Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Neko Case and Simon & Garfunkel, littered (sorry John) with some artists' frosty feuds, we're in for one hell of a weekend. Whilst you sit back and enjoy, John is diving head first into Roger Taylor's refuse. PS. Guess the headliner... Please follow John on social media: @NomadicRevery Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email...
Episode 39: John Robins (Live) (Part 1)
August 19, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBWelcome to The Correct Realm by John Robins. To set the scene we are three and a half miles from Reading Services, in woodland lined with bars offering superb temperature drinks. With a pizza conveyor belt to sustain us and undercover litter police to keep us honest, we're in for a hell of a first couple of days, pre and post lash! Please follow John on social media: @NomadicRevery Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on CastivalPodcast@...
Episode 38: Rob Auton (Live at Leicester Comedy Festival 2021)
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe begin hearing the highlights of the 2014 Glastonbury Poet in Residence's CD collection. We now must ask ourselves, "have we done enough good deeds to be able to get into Auton Towers?" If so, here's what you're in for: complimentary yet compulsory therapy session, a wet-themed stage in the shower blocks and all out eclectic musical delight. Who wouldn't want to hear Shakespeare reading Hamlet or Einstein give a lecture all the while eating lasagne and bopping to Dr Dre ushered in by Morec...
Episode 37: Abigoliah Schamaun
August 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBKnow your musicals? Listen to Festival Veteran, Abigoliah and you soon will! With New York delicacies, including watery hot dogs, dirty martinis and a mixture of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, this is a celebration of musicals from a true enthusiast. A Theatre Nerd's dream podcast. Please follow Abigoliah on social media: @abigoliah Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact us with any ...
Episode 36: Javier Jarquin
July 29, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome to this fly-on-the-wall recording of a marketing meeting between Matt Hoss and Javier Jarquin, as they put together the schedule for Javier's festival, Javen' a Good Time! This upbeat line-up features Beastie Boys, The HIves, a bedtime story from Richard E Grant and a poorly attended yoga workshop. Plus, we find Matt's kryptonite! It might rhyme with 'Smickelback'... Please follow Javier on social media: @ThisJavier Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter...
Episode 35: Sarah Callaghan
July 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week, we invite Comedian and Writer Sarah Callaghan to pitch The Sick Festival. Grime superstars and legends of eclectic variety will finally grace a scenic location crying out for an epic music festival... Weymouth. Whilst Sarah gives stalls to all her pals' cool independent businesses, Matt has found yet another Castival guest willing to form a band! Please follow Sarah on social media: @sarahecallaghan Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can als...
Episode 34: Rob Kemp
July 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 223 MBMatt Hoss and good pal (and real-life Glastonbury artist!), Rob Kemp bicker their way through Kempachella. Held in the Alps, with performances from the film exhibition stage with movie scores and original casts, and from a time capsule stage dedicated to ultimate festival sets of old, all on a rotating stage! With his festival, Kempachella, Rob has solved FOMO, an annual groundhog festival so you won't miss a thing! Please follow Rob on social media: @RobotKemp Also please follow us on so...
Episode 33: John Robertson
July 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBJohn Robertson's JerkFest is coming to Sheffield for all jerks and nerds alike. Whilst setting up camp, John reveals that the government has funded this free festival alongside commissioning a teleporter bringing us acts from across the globe. John breaks Matt with his plans for dysfunctional, folk star family reunions to culminate JerkFest. And remember... art is a lie. Please follow John on social media: @Robbotron Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You c...
Episode 32: Felicity Ward (Part 2)
July 01, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBAnd we're back...and Matt is still on the Zoom call with Felicity to this day, having a blast as they nerdy and most likely cry about their shared love for music. Part 2 lists the innumerable stars scattered across these formidable stages: Queen Stage, They're Ours, which features Australian & Kiwi artists, Dead but Not Forgotten and Dance Goodbye. We can't say it better than Felicity herself, "I've got something for everyone at this mother f***ing festival." Please follow Felicity on socia...
Episode 31: Felicity Ward (Part 1)
June 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBWelcome back to Castival. We have one hell of an opener for Season 4, the magnificent Executive Producer, Creator and Director of her festival, The Chaos Smile Party...Felicity Ward! Such a mammoth festival in fact, we've split it into two episodes! Part 1 features a legendary main stage, and an ode to the 90s funded and supported by a newly enlightened government. Stay tuned until the end (as if you weren't going to anyway!) for possibly the biggest name drop of Castival! Please follow F...
Episode 30: Ben Clark
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 233 MBWelcome to the bumper episode of dreams. The Pappy's trilogy is complete. Are you boxing out and tearing into a rotisserie chicken? Then you're at Benstival! Featuring the legendary likes of Janelle Monaé and Paul Simon, not forgetting ol' Clarkey & Hoss! *DISCLAIMER - They don't know shit!* Please follow Ben on social media: @BenPappyClark Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on [email protected] if you wanted to contact us with...
Episode 29: Alexis Strum
April 22, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBGet your sexy gladrags for the sun soaked Strummerville! Pop Princess, Alexis Strum lists her female-focussed line-up of pop icons who make up this Festival festival line up! Self-titled the Almost Popstar, Alexis offers her insider knowledge on all things music bizz. This bodacious Barbados festival has got us all hot and bothered! Please follow Alexis on social media: @AlexisStrum Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter. You can also email us on CastivalPodcas...
Episode 28: Thanyia Moore
April 15, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 130 MBWelcome to Thanyia Moore's festival, Let's Go Back. A nostalgic experience encapsulating the thriving reign of RnB. With entertainment pods for each year of the 90s, you can quite literally step back in time, to dance along to RnB royalty. Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a small donation to the podcast. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CJYF...
Episode 27: Russell Hicks
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBRussell Hicks presents The Elbow Room Festival - A festival for personal space. Not only does this extremely expensive event cure climate change but it also houses some of the most prestigious artists in history. PLUS we all get our own personal toilet! And for those of you out there who are doubting this festival's greatness, Russell's solution is simple...Well don't come then. Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your fr...
Episode 26: Barry Dodds
April 01, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBParanormal Podcaster and stand-up comedian Barry Dodds takes us through his festival that comes with a Doddsload of electronic sounds and lots of laughter. With Scrumpy Jack on draught and a relaxed substances policy we will..try to discover... a little something to make me sweeter... Welcome to Elektronika! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a small donat...
Episode 25: Tez Ilyas
March 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBTez Ilyas orchestrates a good ol' Lancastrian time, a late night DJ set organised via raffle. Amy Winehouse, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and James Brown punctuate key moments at Tezzington World of Adventures, alongside a legend-filled comedy tent. PS. Matt says DoubleClick again! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a small donation to the podcast. https://www...
Episode 24: Lola Jagun
March 18, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBLola Jagun brings us the tranquil delights of Chill Out Festival. This spiritual, musical retreat offers a myriad of festival experiences all served up by our dear, linen-wearing butler, Matt Hoss. With an open band jam session and some guest star surprises, we are sure to come away feeling inspired and revitalized after a weekend of Lola's enforced chill. Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted t...
Epsiode 23: Rich Wilson
March 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWelcome to Wilson. A festival safe-space to really let loose. Dancing and farting are encouraged, preferably at the same time. And where is Wilson? EVERYWHERE all year round... no wait, on second thought, Cornwall for a month. John Grant, Lizzo and Jim Morrison make up just part of the fantastic line-up. And with a click of fingers, we're plonked back down to our sofas. Was it all a dream? Was any of it real? Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this po...
Episode 22: Ari Eldjárn
March 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBAri Eldjárn delivers a very eclectic festival to the highlands of Iceland! A mashup of 70s rock, hip-hop served alongside a collection of impressions of Johnny Cash, PAUL STANLEY and many others! This festival promises to be sparsely attended, highly dangerous and hugely over budget. Suspense remains over the question, will any of the acts actually turn up? Ps. Who the F*** is Alice? Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with yo...
Episode 21: Lucy Porter
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWelcome to Season 3 of Castival. The superbly sensible Lucy Porter is letting loose at her Bridezilla festival. Across the city of Edinburgh , Lucy will be bringing us the autobiographical soundtrack of her musical awakening. Indie, soul and some family fun will make for a day fit for a very angry and pissed up bride. And no need to worry about the clean-up, it's Womblingly taken care of! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share wi...
Castival Album Round-up 2020
December 31, 2020 14:56 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MBJust a quick bonus episode from Matt Hoss as he discusses his favourite albums from 2020. What are your favourites? Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a small donation to the podcast.https://ko-fi.com/matthoss or become a PATREON for bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/MattHossComedy Also please follow us on social media: @CastivalPodcast on Twitter....
Castival Christmas Special 2020
December 17, 2020 20:37 - 1 hour - 236 MBHo Ho 'Holy Moly' as Matt would say, what a festive treat we have in store for you! This Christmas, Castival guests return to pitch their favourite Christmas song of all time! Will the impassioned pitches of Matthew Crosby or Tom Parry steal the competition? Or will the festively furious rant from Michael Legge sum up the feeling of a nation? Whilst Laura Lexx practically fizzes with Christmas Joy, Bilal Zafar and Justin Moorhouse remain unconvinced by the seasonal selection. And there's plen...
Episode 20: Tom Parry
November 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBTo end Season 2 in style, we are treated to waves of indie, folk and field-filling legends. Tom Parry talks us through his love affair with live music, along with a magical tale of a festival proposal. A universal tops-off policy with a Mega Drive price tag, that's Parrydise! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a small donation to the podcast. https://ko-fi...
Episode 19: Tony Gardner
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 234 MBCastival presents the Ultimate Bumper Festival Package. A rather stressed Tony Gardner talks Matt through his chokka spreadsheet. This is Tonystock, skilfully orchestrated by a true festival goer and his family. A real treat for any music lover who aches for festivals to return. No genre-stone is left unturned so there is truly something in this for everyone. Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted...
Episode 18: Elf Lyons
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBFeeling emotionally and physically unsteady? Then you're ready to enter Le Théâtre de Mort. Get boozed up at your own risk, as you're about to be thrust into an escape room swamp where a perilous obstacle course awaits you. In this episode, Elf dazzles us with a passionate ode to music. And note to all musicians everywhere: Elf will be in your band! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say t...
Episode 17: Toussaint Douglass
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBWelcome back to Castival. Today's guest is the upcoming star of stand-up comedy, Toussaint Douglass! Brace yourselves and "Come to Utopia...In Skegness". Cutlery provided. A menagerie of stages see this festival reach new levels of low-budget, high-concept fun. And Toussaint, we could listen to this episode on repeat. Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted to say thank you, feel free to leave a ...
Episode 16: Sooz Kempner
October 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome back to Castival. Today's guest is comedian, musician and sonic enthusiast- Sooz Kempner! Sooz Kempner invites us to pull up a booth at Sooz’s Diner & sample the delights of her *secret* festival. Including appearances from: Bowie (in a great costume TBD), Not the Real Cilla Black and of course, a classic Joan Rivers roast! Pull up a tent and enjoy! Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends. If you wanted ...
Episode 15: Dave Hill
October 22, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBWelcome back to Castival. Today's guest is american stand-up comedian and actor, Dave Hill! Q. What's that smell? A. Freshly baked scones mixed with fender strings soaked in sweat. Welcome to The Dave Hill Explosion. Guitar fanatic, Dave Hill meets a kindred spirit in Matt as he talks through his sweeping tour of rock music, with sprinkles of metal. hip-hop and french pop! Dave wistfully travels from the 60s to present day with his triumphant choices. Please leave us a 5 star review on y...
Episode 14: Taylor Glenn
October 15, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBWelcome back to Castival. Today's guest is comedian, writer and co-host of Drunk Women Solving Crime, it's Taylor Glenn! Welcome to Eclectic? Festival. Mud-free yurting with laundered sheets makes for a rockin' good time, because "we don't have to be monsters"! Friday night Motown followed by a weekend studded with Nirvana, Fiona Apple and Pixies serves up Taylor Glenn's soundtrack of a lifetime. So grab a hangover-free bloody mary and move those Bravefeet! Please leave us a 5 star re...
Episode 13: Bilal Zafar
October 08, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBWelcome back to Castival. Today's guest is an truly wonderful and award winning stand-up comedian. Nominated for the Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe festival 2016 and you may recognise him as the football manager of PES United on Twitch. It’s the amazing Bilal Zafar. Is your surveillance chip securely inserted? You've tested positive for doping? Excellent, you qualify for Bilal Zafar's dystopian, questionably-funded festival! So pop on your VR headset and enjoy the delights of Mad...
Episode 12: Lauren Pattison
October 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBWelcome back to Castival, this one is a hootfest! Today’s guest is an award winning star of stand-up comedy. She featured on Roast Battle, Comedy Central at the Comedy Store and Takeshi’s Castle: It’s an absolute delight to welcome Lauren Pattison. Seasoned festival-goer Lauren Pattison talks us through her Unknown Festival. Lauren and her mate Jeff Bezos organise an ultimate indie pop festival with abundant camping pitches and rancid portaloos. Lauren reflects on her self-labelled music re...
Episode 11: Justin Moorhouse (Live at Deer Shed Festival)
September 24, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWelcome back to SEASON 2 of Castival. We start this season with our first live special, at the socially distant festival: Deer Shed Festival 2020 in North Yorkshire. Our guest this week is start of Phoenix Nights, Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow: Justin Moorhouse Justin The Fields: A festival with swagger but no strut. Hear the delights of Justin Moorhouse's roots in music, live concert experiences and of course, the line-up to his jingly, jangly, indie, vegan fest...
Episode 10: Matthew Crosby
August 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBWelcome back to Castival. Our guest this week is Radio X host and Co-founder of Pappy's, Matthew Crosby. It's just theatrics after theatrics. Matthew Crosby gives us his comprehensive, curated line-up for CrosFest. An impassioned, detailed look at Rock and live music. If you're a Rock music nerd, you don't want to miss this one! Unless you're too busy running around your living room pretending to be a plane, in which case we totally understand. Please leave us a 5 star review on your ...
Episode 9: Laura Lexx
August 20, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBWelcome back to Castival. Our guest this week is a Live At The Apollo star, LAURA LEXX. Celine Dion, Boyzone and the cast of Les Misérables. An uncharacteristically furious Laura Lexx takes us through her Castival where all performative festivaling is prohibited. Laura offers up a soundtrack to her life, but brace yourself "because everybody knows live music is trash". Please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider and If you enjoy this podcast, please share with your frien...
Episode 8: Stuart Goldsmith
August 13, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBWelcome back to Castival. Our guest this week is podcast leviathan. Host of Comedian's Comedian Podcast, it's Stuart Goldsmith! Stu Goldsmith lists "every band I've ever heard of", to give us ConfuseFest. Listen to Stu air his fastidious music taste to compile a Castival line-up which surely provides something for everybody, everybody called Stuart Goldsmith. In ConfuseFest, members of the public, unknown tracks and miscellaneous lyrics are prohibited. It will be perfect or else! Listen to...
Episode 7: Dane Baptiste
August 06, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBWelcome back to Castival. Our guest this week is titan of comedy. He is the first black Briton to be nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Newcomer award. He is the star of his own BBC sitcom Sunny D he is the hosts his own podcast Dane Baptiste questions everything Dane Baptiste takes us on a spiritual, reflective journey to the Afterlife. We commemorate and celebrate artists we have lost, such as Freddie Mercury and Prince. Afterlife Festival supports well-being surrounding grief during a weeken...
Episode 6: Nadia Kamil
July 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBHello and welcome to Castival. This is the podcast which asks amazing guests to pitch their dream music festival. Today’s guest is writer, comedian and actor AND DOCTOR - Nadia Kamil. Welcome to Nadia Kamil’s fantasy land. A festival-safe-space to support, nurture and spark creativity. Dance your heart out, dip in the hot springs and dive into infinite infinity pools. Electro girl pop, drag performance and a mental health tent make up elements of this feminist, festival retreat. Not to ...
Episode 5: Carl Donnelly
July 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBHello and welcome to Castival. This is the podcast which asks amazing guests to pitch their dream music festival. Today’s wonderful guest is the star of Mock the Week, Host of podcasts Two vegan idiots and babysitting trevor AND is an Edinburgh comedy award nominee – it’s Carl Donnelly. DRAINAGE! Ok, now we have your attention… welcome to CarlFest. Music, comedy and of course fairground rides. Perhaps the most festivalicious of all our Castivals so far! Carl Donnelly puts his Events Manage...
Episode 4: Andrew O’Neill
July 16, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBHello and welcome to Castival. This is the podcast which asks amazing guests to pitch their dream music festival. Today's guest is an award-winning alternative stand-up comedian, a member of punk band, and the author of A History Of Heavy Metal. It's Andrew O'Neill Stagger your way through a maze of portaloos, to find Andrew O’Neill’s adminless Castival campsite. This festival is serving up serious punk, metal and rock in extreme measures. Not for the faint hearted or mud-averse. You can l...