Flock Talk with the Femme Flock

Episode 25: The Flock Talks Natalie Brooke, Headliner of MSG Night Zero

This episode on Flock Talk , we’re joined by the unstoppable Natalie Brooke — singer, songwriter, classically trained pianist, keytar icon, and the headliner for our upco

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

Episode 23: The Flock Talks to the Women Shaping the Goose Community (El Goose Times and Goose Chicks)

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.

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 S

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 te

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

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

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

Episode 17: The Flock Talks Creating a More Equitable Music Industry with FEMME HOUSE'S 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 L

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

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 belti

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 i

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 communit

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

Episode 11: The Flock Talks Cacao with hannah&kait (the cacao girls)

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 th

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

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 celebra

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 Allian

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,

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