Greetings from the home bunker. Social Distancing is taking its toll on all of us, so while we are all adjusting here's a quick update and check-in. Be safe, we love you. Coming Soon! Follow my new show "Truth Serum" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthserumcomedy/ - Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://www.instagram.com/micompodre/

Living My FEST Life

36. Fest Life Quick Take: Social Distancing Update

For our 35th ‘time around’, it seemed appropriate to strut the four kilometers of “the Brickyard”. In episode 35 this week, I sit down in a very noisy greenroom with the comedian - and apparent TikTok celebrity - Ben Polizzi (@BenedictPolizzi) to discuss the also very noisy Indianapolis 500.  If you'd like, please consider subscribing to Ben’s podcast too: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/espresso-radio-podcast/id1339284384   - Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://www.instagram.com/micompodre/

35. The Indianapolis 500‎ in Indianapolis, Indiana

This week on the podcast, it’s Dirty Dancing Festival! This North Carolina lakefront festival takes Baby out of the corner and into the spotlight. Listen to hear about what the festival offers, and why I totally want to go! Check out the festival’s website for tickets and more information: https://www.dirtydancingfestival.com/ - Check out the show’s Instagram feed:  https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://www.instagram.com/micompodre/

34. ‘Dirty Dancing Festival’ in Lake Lure, North Carolina

Enjoy my conversation today about the perils and pleasures of Fat Tuesday in the Bayou. - Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

33. ‘Mardi Gras’ in New Orleans, Louisiana

Today on the podcast I talk with comedians Ran Barnaclo (@ranbarnaclo), Andrew Rudick (@andrewjrudick), and Lee Kimbrell (@leonkimbrell) about Pamplona’s encierro, The Running of the Bulls. Would you ever run with the bulls? - Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 - Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

32. 'The Running of the Bulls' in Pamplona, Spain

In today’s episode of the podcast, I talk with Mat Alano-Martin (@matalanomartin) about Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. What is it like to produce a festival? How has this event grown so big, so quickly? This episode is especially important if you are a comedian listening and want to know more about submitting to the festival! Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

31. ‘Limestone Comedy Festival’ in Bloomington, Indiana

This week I’m talking to Louisville native Rebecca Moran @itsrebeccaboo about The Kentucky Derby! This tradition isn’t just about hats and horses, there is a whole culture you need to know about! Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

30. The Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky

On today’s podcast, I talk with comedian Vince Carone (@vincecarone) about our experience at LaughFest (@laughfestgr) in Grand Rapids Michigan!! This is an amazing comedy festival, Gilda is a legend, and its for a good cause!  Follow Vince on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecarone/ For 2020 LaughFest information, visit: https://www.laughfestgr.org/ Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughfestgr/ Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

29. “LaughFest” in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part music festival, part BBQ competition, with a 5k fun and some international flair, we are talking about “Memphis in May” in Memphis, Tennessee today on the podcast! Have you ever been to @memphisinmay? Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

28. 'Memphis in May' in Memphis, Tennessee

This week I sit down with Alison Rampa to discuss our experiences attending the annual Women's March in Washington, DC. Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

27. 'Women's March' in Washington, DC

It’s a brand new year! Nurse your possible hangover with a little Fest Life. This week, Kelly and her beloved sister recall stories of New Year celebrations passed and some tidbits about the famous ball drop in Times Square, Manhattan. Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

26. ‘New Years Eve’ in New York, New York

Today on the podcast we discuss this history and events of @frozendeadguydays in Nederland, CO. How, and most importantly why, do they celebrate this frozen dead guy? Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

25. ‘Frozen Dead Guy Days’ in Nederland, Colorado

As a bit of a detour, this week Kelly showcases some of the amazing things YOU have sent and said about the podcast. In appreciation, this episode is for our listeners. Thank you for twenty-four wonderful episodes and keep that feedback a-comin'! Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

24. Appreciation!

This week, comedian Chris Siemer (@chrissiemercomedy) and I talk about a festival that we DON’T like, SantaCon. Hear about the beautiful way this event started and how it morphed into the shitshow that it is in modern times. Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

23. ‘Santa-Con’ - a nationwide Christmastime pub crawl

Part one of two. This podcast I review the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Then next week I interview parade attendees to see how it’s changed over the years! Happy Thanksgiving Festers! Check out the show’s Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/ Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/ Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their new album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1 Editing provided by Phil at https://micompodre.com/

22. ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ in New York, New York

Standup comedian Kelly Collette covers Festivals, Fairs, Events, and Experiences - from the nationally known to the small and obscure. If you love to travel, this is for you.

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