Big Fan
by Emma Ferrari
A podcast for fans, about fans, featuring fans - of music, bands, and icons.
Podcast episodes
Season 1
Big Fan of The Boss: Benny Carroll on Bruce Springsteen
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this first episode, ahead of The Boss' sold out shows in Dublin's RDS, Emma chats to a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan, covering everything from the moment he first heard Jungleland; to the ‘Tramps’, an international community of Bruce fans who have followed his tours over the years; and introducing his grandchildren to The Boss. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.com Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
Big Fan of Harry Styles: Allie Whelan
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this episode, ahead Harry Styles' sold out Irish date at Slane Castle, we chat to podcaster and fan girl Allie Whelan about fan projects, online communities, and shrine to Harry’s vomit at the side of an American motorway. We also answer listeners’ questions - including the all-important: "did he spit on Chris Pine??" This podcast is released first to subscribers at gingeripod.substack.com!Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
Big Fan of Taylor Swift: Alswyn and the Swifties
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! In this episode, ahead of the Eras Tour ticket sales, we chat to podcaster and Swiftie Alswyn Ní Aonghusa about the Taylor Swift through the eras, fan theories, concert etiquette and easter eggs. This podcast is released first to subscribers at gingeripod.substack.com!Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
Big Fan of Dolly Parton: Siún Ní Dhuinn
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! This week we are diving into the world of the cultural phenomenon that is Dolly Parton with journalist, presenter, writer Siún Ní Dhuinn. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.comTheme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy
Big Fan of Mac Miller: Sinéad Scully
Welcome to Big Fan, a podcast about fans, by fans, for fans - of musicians, bands and icons! This week we are meditating on the legacy of Mac Miller with podcaster, music-head, dancer and creative Sinéad Scully, who discusses everything from the death of an artist to Winnie The Pooh, to breaking into a music festival to hear her favourite song. This podcast is part of the gingeripod newsletter. Subscribe at gingeripod.substack.com Theme music: Coma-Media via Pixababy.