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At Least There’s Fest

Blake
Fest
A Wilhelm Scream
Her Head's On Fire
Stuck Lucky
Elway
Iodine Recordings
Bike Tuff
Makewar
Gainesville Fest
Cheap Heat
Garrison
Debt Neglector
Tides
Red Scare
Fat Wreck Chords
Fest 24
Middle-Out
Cold Wrecks
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville

A podcast profiling bands and others affiliated with Gainesville’s Fest.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes106Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Hey! We're 74 days away from Fest 24 and to celebrate we're hanging out with The Slow Retreat!

The Iowa band rolls deep and we have a fun chat about the start of the band, what it's like being a punk band in Iowa, opening for Off With Their Heads, a... more

Very fun episode for your humble hosts today as Blake and Mark welcome Mike Reed to the show. Mike has spent the last couple of years focused on his newest project, 84 Tigers, but this year we all get to the enjoy the return of Small Brown Bike to Fe... more

Hey, we did it, we made it August! If you squint, it's only two months until Fest and boy are we ready to go.

Joining the show today are Mike Vizzi and Craig Shay from the NY band, Cold Wrecks. The band has been around for years now, but their new f... more

We continue to march on this summer as we inch closer to Fest 24. Joining the show today are DJ and Dan from Middle-Out.

The Detroit band made their Fest debut last fall and will be back again this October for Fest 24.

These guys are characters and... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Reed
Musician from Small Brown Bike and related projects (84 Tigers, LaSalle, Abel Baker Fox)
Small Brown Bike / related acts
Episode: 105: Small Brown Bike
Mike Vizzi
Member of Cold Wrecks
Cold Wrecks
Episode: 104: Cold Wrecks
Craig Shay
Member of Cold Wrecks
Cold Wrecks
Episode: 104: Cold Wrecks
Will Carter
Vocalist/ musician from Stuck Lucky
Stuck Lucky
Episode: 102: Stuck Lucky
Jose Prieto
Member of MakeWar, guest on episode
MakeWar
Episode: 100: MakeWar
Mason Richards
Member of Bike Tuff
Bike Tuff
Episode: 99: Bike Tuff
Steve Brewer
Member of Bike Tuff
Bike Tuff
Episode: 99: Bike Tuff
Chris Jones
Musician, collaborator in Tides project
Tides
Episode: 98: Tides
Matt Burns
Debt Neglector member
Debt Neglector
Episode: 97: Debt Neglector

Hosts

Blake VandeBunny
Host involved in dialogues and prompts; appears across episodes.
Mark
Host of the show; introduces guests and guides the interview across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • If any podcast can get Op Ivy to reunite, it’s this one

    Good interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GL102
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrific!

    What a creative idea. It’s very interesting to learn about these new bands. I’ve discovered new bands because of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asherrules234
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome pod

    Very organized and engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can't access registry
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Festive

    Fest is the best music fest. This is the best podcast about a fest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Web Three
    United Statesa year ago
  • SO RAD!

    Awesome idea for a podcast and a great way to bring the FEST community together to keep supporting all of the amazing bands, staff, volunteers, etc. Super fun first guest and a great intro to the pod. Can’t wait to hear more! Cheers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hot apple turnovers
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep-dense band histories and practical festival insights.
The show is warmly human, emphasizing community and authentic storytelling.
Interviews feel organized and engaging, with a strong focus on Fest culture.
Guests provide insider perspectives on bands and the festival circuit.

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97: Debt Neglector
Q: Give us a quick, how did you guys all meet?
Alex and I knew each other from around the way in Orlando; we formed the band in 2016 at a bowling alley after New Year's Day hangovers, and later added Zach as drummer. The rest followed as we built our first records and began playing Fest.
99: Bike Tuff
Q: What made Fest so meaningful for you, especially your first appearance?
The festival's sense of community and friendship stood out—meeting friends from across the country, sharing experiences on mega buses, and the electricity of playing in a packed venue created memories that defined why we keep returning to Fest.
99: Bike Tuff
Q: What drew you to pursue a full-length record after Suds, and how did Into Shore differ in process?
We gradually invested more time and money, recorded in a proper studio with Joel Odey, and treated Into Shore as a step up creatively, while remaining focused on the musical chemistry of the band rather than chasing a quick turnaround.
104: Cold Wrecks
Q: How long have you guys been working on writing the new record?
We've been shaping the material over several years, drawing from life events and personal growth, and selecting the newest songs for the record to reflect where we are now.
99: Bike Tuff
Q: When did Bike Tuff start, and what was the initial goal for the band?
We started in February 2009 with the aim of just playing shows and having fun, not rushing to release a masterpiece, and the idea of playing Fest someday became a shared ultimate goal that kept us motivated.

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What is At Least There’s Fest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Gainesville's Fest, with interviews that trace bands' origins, evolution, and festival history. Conversations span origin stories, DIY scenes, touring life, and the mechanics of planning around Fest, often weaving in personal losses, reunions, and creative shifts. Guests tend to be musicians deeply embedded in the punk/alternative scene, giving insider perspectives on writing, recording, and navigating festival circuits. The format is warm, candid, and community-driven, frequently highlighting how Fest connects bands, fans, and local scenes. Notable touches include long-form band histories, behind-the-scenes festival anecdotes, and practical insights into collaboration, release planning, and tour life that can inform si... more

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2. Mike Vizzi
3. Craig Shay
4. Will Carter
5. Jose Prieto
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7. Steve Brewer
8. Chris Jones

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