Flock Talk with the Femme Flock
Welcome to Flock Talk, the ultimate jam band community podcast where the grooves are endless, and the vibes are infectious!
We’re Niki and Jess ~The Femme Flock~ and were two jamband fans who met at a Goose show and are building a community celebrating the culture, creativity, and camaraderie of the jam band scene. Flock Talk is more than just a podcast, it’s a movement to amplify women and underrepresented voices in a historically homogenous space.
Each episode, we dive into the world of jam bands through a fresh, femme-forward lens, chatting with the musicians, entrepreneurs, creatives, and fans shaping the scene. From on-lot fashion and festival wellness to life on tour and the magic of live music, we’re here for the stories, the culture, and the people who make this scene sparkle.
So grab your glitter, bubble guns, and flock on.
This podcast is produced in partnership with Osiris Media.
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode 24: The Flock Talks Celebrating Mother’s Day with Mo and Amy, Rick Mitarotonda’s family
You can’t spell Mom without Mo.This Mother’s Day, we’re joined by Maura Reilly—aka Mo—and Amy Hoaglund, the mom and sister of Rick Mitarotonda of the band Goose, for a warm, funny, and personal episode of Flock Talk.We get into ...
Episode 23: The Flock Talks to the Women Shaping the Goose Community
This episode of Flock Talk, we’re joined by Tina Varner (Goose Chicks) and Paige Caruso (El Goose Times)—two women helping shape the Goose community from the inside out.We get into how they found Goose, what pulled them from fans into l...
Episode 22: The Flock Talks Prepping for Goose Euro Tour 2026
Goose is headed back to Europe for the first time since Fall 2023, and we’re getting you fully prepped for the adventure!This episode, Leighton sits down with Marinda Snowjams, Valerie Minor, and Casey—three Femme Flock community member...
Episode 21: The Flock Talks Reintroducing the Femme Flock
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…..😉It’s 2026, and a lot has changed.In this episode of Flock Talk, we’re doing something a little different and sitting down as a team to reintroduce The Femme Flock—who we are, how we go...
Episode 20: The Flock Talks Finding Your Own Lens While Preserving the Past with Ricki Blakesberg
This episode of Flock Talk, we’re joined by Ricki Blakesberg—photographer, archivist, and lifelong member of the jam band community—for a conversation about music, memory, and growing up inside the scene.Ricki shares what it was like be...
Episode 19: The Flock Talks Embracing the Cringe with Sarah Elaz
This episode, NYC-based bassist, performer, and creative force Sarah Elaz joins us to talk about her journey from professional dance to the jam scene, picking up the bass during the pandemic, and building projects like Boojum, Bearly Dead, Bush...
Episode 18: The Flock Talks Alexandra Jenna’s Journey From Jam Band Beginnings to Social Media Influencer
This episode on Flock Talk, we’re joined by Alexandra Jenna—creator of her namesake blog (originally Tour Wife, Tour Life) and one of the early voices documenting women’s experiences in the jam scene—for a conversation that spans love, music, a...
Episode 17: The Flock Talks Creating a More Equitable Music Industry with Emily Bass
This episode, we’re joined by Emily Bass, Executive Director of FEMME HOUSE, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives in the technical and behind-the-scenes areas of music. E...
Episode 16: The Flock Talks Gen Z in the Jam Scene
This episode, we’re flipping the script and hearing straight from the next generation of jam band lovers. Leighton sits down with two fellow Gen Z’ers, Anna Parks & Alex Corey, to explore what it really means to come of age in a scene often...
Episode 15: The Flock Talks Nico Suave Improv Surprise…Vaginas, Tits, and Comedy
This episode, we’re joined by the dynamic and hilarious Nico D’Elisa, aka Nico Suave, for a wide-ranging convo on voice, vulnerability, and claiming the stage. From belting Led Zeppelin classics with her tribute band Nico Suave and the Mothersh...
Episode 14: The Flock Talks Showing Up as Yourself with Karina Rykman
This episode on Flock Talk, we’re joined by the radiant and riotously real Karina Rykman—NYC-born bassist, bandleader, and jam scene trailblazer. From her earliest days in the New York City music world to the big stages with people like Mike Go...
Episode 13: The Flock Talks Western Sun Foundation with Sarah Blazincic and Cari Bryce
The Flock Talks with Sarah Blazincic and Cari Bryce from the Western Sun Foundation, a volunteer-run nonprofit supporting small to mid-sized organizations in the communities Goose fans travel through.They share how they got involved wit...
Episode 12: The Flock Talks Jamming, Joy & Breaking Barriers with Megan Glionna aka The Megan Dance
What is it like to be a woman shaping the conversation in the jam band scene? This episode, we sit down with Megan Glionna, host of HFPod, Library Card, and A Moment with Meg to talk about her journey from jam fan to podcasting powerhouse. She ...
Episode 11: The Flock Talks Cacao with Hannah and Kait
What if your pre-show ritual could help you feel more grounded, open-hearted, and connected? This week, we sit down with Hannah and Kait, the Cacao Girls, to dive into the world of cacao and cacao ceremonies. They share how cacao, a sacred plan...
Episode 10: Galentine’s Day Special: Community Artists Spotlight
This Galentine’s Day, we’re shining a light on six women who make our jam community more creative, vibrant, and inspiring. We invited small artists and creators to share their stories in their own words—how they got started, what fuels their pa...
Episode 09: The Flock Talks New Year Refresh with Andy Frasco
The Femme Flock kicks off 2025 with Andy Frasco!Niki and Jess reflect on the past year, set intentions for 2025 and share what the Femme Flock means to us as we celebrate one year of the podcast.Then, we’re joined by Andy Frasco...
Episode 08: The Flock Talks Goosemas Nite Zero ft. Dizgo
The Femme Flock gets hyped for Goosemas 2024 with the incredible crew behind Nite Zero! Join us as we chat with the Nite Zero Band and Planning Crew, the Conscious Alliance Executive Director Justin Levy, and our headlining band Dizgo about the...
Episode 07: The Flock Talks Show Fashion with BabaCool and Maggie
This month, the Femme Flock dives into the world of jam band fashion! We chat with Brooke from Baba Cool sunglasses about running a business in the scene, selling on lot, and the journey behind her brand. Then, we have a fun conversation with l...
Episode 06: The Flock Talks Pride Month 2024 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
The Femme Flock celebrates Pride Month with special interviews featuring two LGBTQ+ guests: Brian Piatkowski, a longtime out Deadhead, and Asher Collins, a trans Phan and Goose fan. Tune in as we share their stories, delve into their experience...
Episode 05: The Flock Talks to Lisa Borden (Ryan's Mom!)
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother's Day, join the Femme Flock as we talk to Lisa Borden AKA Ryan's Mom, to discuss the intersection of music, motherhood, and 360 degree wellness.Join the Lisa's community, The Wellness...
Episode 04: The Flock Talks Festi Season
Summer music festival season is just about here! Kara and Niki are joined by Chloe and Rachael-- two long time festival vets -- to share their favorite tips and tricks, product recommendations, and experiences. Whether you're...
Episode 03: The Flock Celebrates Women's History Month with the Cool Wives Club
The Femme Flock is celebrating Women's History Month with a special episode that puts a spotlight on the incredible women behind the scene and their stories: the wives of members of our community who we call "the Cool Wives Club."
Episode 02: The Flock Talks Love in the Jam Scene ❤️
This month's episode is all about love in the jam scene (with some music tied in, of course!) Kara & Jess talk the Orebolo Cap run and tips on finding love in the jam scene. Niki chats with her partner, Matt, about how they found each other...