Renfest Info And Fun Podcast

Renfest Info And Fun Podcast

Tune in to hear the music, learn about and listen to the people who make Renaissance Festivals happen. Huzzah!

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November 24, 2025 68 mins

Here is a conversation with a married performing duo who are very down to earth.  They play and sing amazing songs, are quite funny and very engaging.  If you ever see that Ezndil is performing at an event, do make the time to see them at least once.  You will be happy that you did.

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This is from a YouTube video I made in 2021 with the talented stone and wood carver, Gary Bennett.  Four out of the last five minutes showed some of his creations in case you want to check out the video.  It is in the Interviews list on my Craig Meister YT channel.

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Here, I round out my 45 minute interview with more laughs and insights from Pastor Dave.  A nicer guy is hard to find.

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Hear more of David Leroy's journeys inside and outside of the lanes.

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David Leroy is the owner of the Feather In Your Cap clothing and accessory booth.  He also ran the Great Bend Renaissance Festival in Kansas a few years ago.  He has a wealth of Renfest experience and knowledge.

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Lady Teresa had so much wonderful information and stories to share that it could not be contained in just Episode 13.  In this episode, she relays more tidbits as Castleton was being invaded on Pirate Weekend.

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Lady Teresa is a well-known patron in the south-central part of the U.S.  She is VERY enthusiastic about Renfests, has a large group of similarly enthusiastic relatives that visit them with her and she adds flavor to any event she attends.

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September 1, 2025 62 mins

Tune in to this musical episode.  It's a "Twofer Tuesday" journey, with back-to-back songs from 7 different artists.  You will hear wonderful, energetic Renfaire music from start to finish.  I hope you enjoy! 

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July 20, 2025 43 mins

Everyone say "Hi, Bob"!  Yes, this episode is an interview with Bob The Incredible Juggler.  He has been a staple of Renfests for over 40 years, starting at the Minnesota Renfest and performing at the Norman Medieval Faire, the Oklahoma Renfest, the Kansas City Renfest, the inaugural Bluffwoods Renfest in Saint Jo, Missouri and other venues far and wide.

Listen to hear funny stories and get a glimpse of the stunning feats and inspi...

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June 7, 2025 25 mins

I present to you an interview with Rennie and Cosplayer Careena Campbell.  I moved it over from my YouTube channel "Craig Meister".  This young lady has big, well-thought-out plans for herself in the Renfest world.

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May 26, 2025 41 mins

This episode with Dan Zielinski provides information on how people in the Medieval and Renaissance eras relied on the stars to survive.

 To find shows and purchase tickets to the amazing Jenks, OK Planetarium go to: https://jenksps.ce.eleyo.com/Planetarium

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May 17, 2025 63 mins

This nautical-themed music episode is dedicated to the memory of Bard Jesse Linder.  Hear some excellent songs by him and many others on the Renfest circuit.

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Here are some methods of running a Renfaire on the weekend that it is going on.  Recorded originally on my "Craig Meister" YouTube channel on July 22, 2023.

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April 21, 2025 22 mins

Join me for a conversation with Holly Black.  She is an organizer for the Narnia Faire, held in Fordland, MO in the Spring as well as Fayetteville, AR in the Fall.  This wonderful event is a bit different from Renaissance Festivals.  How so, you ask?  Tune in to find out.

Grammercy to my sponsors:  the Renfaire Angel, Houkreative Creations, the Twisted Thistle Trading Company, the Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival and Rotten Dave's W...

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These are Renfaire planning tips for the months and weeks before the event.  Recorded originally on my "Craig Meister" YouTube channel on July 15, 2023.

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February 27, 2025 51 mins

A discussion with Heath Miller who is on cast at the Queensferry Renfest in Vinita, OK.  He discusses his reason for switching from his initial dislike of Renfests to being involved in them.  A heartwarming story is involved.

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February 22, 2025 49 mins

This is an interview with Tina Nettles who has helped advertise and put on 2 different Medfaires in the Tulsa Metro.  Her YouTube page is title "Thorny Nettles".

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February 7, 2025 50 mins

Tune in to hear Renfest standard songs.  Songs to get you into a festival spirit and forget the world outside of the gates.

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January 22, 2025 52 mins

A brief intro with my background is followed by several wonderful songs by many who perform at Renfests in the middle of the country and other worthy lands.

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