The What Podcast (Barry Courter and Bryan Stone)
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| 29 May 2024 | Bonnaroo 2024 Do's and Don'ts, Tips and Tricks (Part 1) | 01:00:22 | |
Bonnaroo 2024 is nearly here, and for even the most experienced of Roovians, the excitement can sometimes come with a healthy heaping of nerves. Luckily, The What Podcast is here to help! Listen to the crew go through their Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts. From what to pack and arrival plans to set up and navigation tactics, The What lays out everything Bonnaroo attendees need to know. The hosts even look beyond themselves for wisdom, as fans and Farm-goers call in to offer their own tips and tricks. Be sure to subscribe for Part 2 next week with even more tips and tricks! Listen to The What Podcast or watch it on Youtube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:18) Russ went camping (00:07:33) Are people going back to Bonnaroo (00:11:25) Beach Boys documentary (00:19:38) Bryan is going to Las Vegas (00:22:27) Do's and Don'ts (00:29:44) DO put your medication in bags (00:32:50) DON'T be a dick (00:36:17) DO prepare your car (00:37:07) DON'T decorate your car (00:37:41) DON'T hang anything from your rear view mirror (00:38:29) DO get AAA (00:38:39) DO get a battery booster (00:40:20) DO start your car every day (safely) (00:42:26) DO a pre-pack (00:44:53) DO set up your stuff at home first (00:47:16) DO have a planning meeting with your group (00:49:22) DO go hard one day (00:52:33) DO make time to eat (00:54:11) Hooking up at Bonnaroo (00:58:12) Outro ______
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| 14 Feb 2018 | Unlock Bonnaroo's Insider Stories with The What Podcast | 00:00:44 | |
Bonnaroo is more than just a festival, and The What Podcast is your backstage pass to the stories, secrets, and the magic that makes it so legendary. Hosted by two entertainment industry veterans, each week Barry and Bryan will take you deep into festival culture, live music, and behind-the-scenes stories. Since 2018, we've connected with passionate music fans worldwide, sharing personal experiences, expert insights, and exclusive interviews with the musicians and industry insiders who make festivals happen. Whether you're a Bonnaroo veteran or a first-timer, subscribe now to stay in the loop on everything that makes music festivals unforgettable. Visit our website at thewhatpodcast.com and we hope you'll join us for new episodes every Wednesday! Find us on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. We'd love to have you join our Discord server and chat with other Bonnaroovians and fans of the show, Please subscribe and follow along with us on any of our social links below! ______
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| 04 Dec 2024 | Van Life, EDM Culture, and Bonnaroo 2025 | 01:12:52 | |
Would you live in a van and travel the country going to festivals? While it sounds like a dream lifestyle to most of us, our guests this week, Lauren and David, are living it. They started Soundchecks to Stagedives in 2021 and have spent the last two years on the road full-time, covering music festivals and shows. Lauren and David take us inside the EDM community, sharing insights and speculating on who we might see at Bonnaroo 2025. From Tipper’s big plans for next year to the acts they’re most excited about, this episode is a must-listen for festival lovers. Are you Ready to ROO? The What Podcast wants to send you to the Farm to experience a magical weekend of music, fun, and friendship at Bonnaroo! You'll witness round-the-clock entertainment from over 100 artists! We've got 4-day tickets and a camping pass for you and a guest. Visit thewhat.co/win for details. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:15) Roo clue (00:03:30) Alice's Restaurant (00:04:50) Festive Owl (00:06:14) Ticket giveaway (00:07:19) Shaky Knees dates (00:09:34) Interview with Lauren and David (01:08:40) Outro ______
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| 08 Jun 2022 | We Make Our Bonnaroo 2022 Schedule Picks | 01:10:54 | |
Bonnaroo is just a week away, which means it's time to finalize your personal schedule. Barry and Lord Taco, with some help from Brad, offer their picks for which acts they plan to see at The Farm this year. Plus, find out what other non-music events are can't miss -- including where to see The What hosts recording a live episode -- by listening now. You can also watch the gang make their 2022 Bonnaroo schedule picks via YouTube. When you've set your lineup, like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:18) Friday T-Shirts (00:06:23) Bonnaroo's Early Days (00:14:59) Negativity and Bryan Stone (00:19:58) Thursday Picks (00:27:19) Friday Picks (00:41:44) Saturday Picks (00:53:26) Sunday Picks (01:01:29) Final Thoughts (01:02:41) Bonnaroo/New Orleans Connection (01:03:57) Secret Shows? (01:05:51) No Map Yet/Snake and Jakes is done (01:08:57) Outro ______
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| 03 May 2023 | Bonnaroo SuperJam Announced and Our First Episode Ever: High Five Clip | 00:29:52 | |
As we inch ever closer to Bonnaroo 2023, more and more exciting announcements just keep coming our way. The latest news to grace Roovians is the anticipated 2023 SuperJam, which will be hosted by Cory Wong. On this episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco break down everything they know about the upcoming SuperJam before pondering the hectic situation surrounding ambulance services for the event. Read the article from the Manchester Times here. Later, the crew reminisce with a High Five Clip from the first-ever episode of The What Podcast. They run through the weekly discussions that led to the show’s birth and how they came upon what they describe as a “terrible name” for the series. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube and while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:22) We tease a mystery guest (00:02:52) Ambulance service at Bonnaroo (00:10:02) SuperJam announced (00:19:59) Bonnaroo almost sold out (00:20:37) Next week: Barry's picks (00:21:48) Introducing the High Five Clip (00:25:41) Clip: Episode One of The What Podcast (00:29:35) Outro ______
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| 10 Jul 2024 | Bonnaroo 2024 Recap Part 2 with Michigander | 01:11:40 | |
It's been almost a month, and we are still talking about Bonnaroo 2024. This week, we take a closer look at Post Malone's performance, talk about Russ' camping trip to The Other Farm, and start making plans for next year. This week's guest is Jason Singer of Michigander, who might be the nicest guy in the world. We talked about his first Bonnaroo, writing songs the Nashville way, and more. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Thumbnail Photo By: Scott Hotaling ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Russ went camping (00:11:11) Post Malone show (00:20:01) Steve-O's tattoo (00:23:51) Reflecting on Bonnaroo (00:37:25) Bryan wants a shirt (00:40:45) Introducing this week's guest (00:47:02) Interview with Michigander (00:55:50) Responding to Reddit comments pt. 2 (01:00:33) Planning for next year (01:02:41) Upcoming shows and events (01:08:29) Outro ______
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| 20 Dec 2023 | Tales from The Farm with Bonnaroo Attendee Cassie | 00:45:47 | |
Fans still have a few weeks to go before Bonnaroo is expected to drop the 2024 lineup in all of its glory, so in the meantime, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast decided to take a boots-on-the-ground view of their favorite festival. They invite friend of the show Cassie to discuss everything from how the event has changed over time to the experience of being on The Farm, and more. Having attended Bonnaroo for nearly a decade (frequently by herself), Cassie argues that the lineup is only a small part of what makes the event so special. As evidenced by her friendship with The What crew, it’s more about the people! Listen to The What Podcast here or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:11:03) Interview with Cassie (00:42:35) Outro ______
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| 15 Jun 2022 | The 'Roo Crew: The What Podcast Live Episode | 01:05:59 | |
It's Bonnaroo week, so The What Podcast welcomed a group of Bonnaroovians onto the show for a live episode. Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco were joined by Tara and Kai, Jake from the RooHamm podcast, Bryan Stone from Camp Nutbutter, and Daniel and Sharia from The Real Roo Bus to discuss what they're excited about, changes to the Farm, and lineup picks. Listen to the episode here or watch it via YouTube. As you make the annual pilgrimage back to Bonnaroo, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______
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| 06 Apr 2022 | Meet the Winner of Our Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway | 00:21:43 | |
Listeners to The What podcast showed off their artistic abilities and their senses of humor in an effort to win tickets to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. David Grimes is the lucky winner and joined Barry and Lord Taco to talk about his trips to The Farm and his winning work. (See all the submissions here.) Plus, David talks about his first experiences on the farm, and Lord Taco takes us on a tour of the new The What website. ______
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| 28 Jun 2023 | Bonnaroo 2023 Recap and Roundup: MMJ, Foo Fighters, Korn, and More | 00:52:22 | |
Bonnaroo 2023 is in the books, and according to the recap from Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast, it was another rousing success on The Farm. The three hosts are back from the festival grounds and ready to talk about all the highs and lows, best and worst, and most and least surprising moments from the weekend in Tennessee. Elsewhere in the episode, we tease some upcoming guests and interviews as we continue our Bonnaroo 2023 coverage, including David Bruce of the I Am Bonnaroo film project. If you missed our first interview with David, you can check it out here. What were your highlights? Which artists knocked you out? Agree with The What crew’s takes on the performances from Korn, My Morning Jacket, and Tyler Childers? Listen to Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco, recap their time at Bonnaroo 2023 above or watch it via YouTube, and then share your own thoughts. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Photo: Evan Brown ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:42) The Rush DVD returns (00:09:17) Brad didn't make it to Bonnaroo (00:11:01) Hulu Live Streams (00:14:13) Taco's Highlights (00:16:26) An effortless year (00:23:33) Our top shows (00:29:16) The James Brown story (00:30:49) Korn (00:35:03) Barry had to leave early (00:36:01) Foo Fighters (00:42:00) Other highlights (00:43:24) Diesel (00:44:47) Recapping Bonnaroo 2023 (00:48:07) Upcoming Episodes (00:49:53) Outro ______
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Best Bonnaroo Ever? Bonnaroo 2024 Recap and Review | 01:36:04 | |
Bonnaroo 2024 is officially in the rearview mirror, and for most people, it was an incredible re-affirmation of what makes the festival so special. This week on The What Podcast, the crew recaps their time on The Farm, giving their thoughts on this year's event. Surprise, surprise... Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan had an absolutely magic time at Bonnaroo 2024. In fact, they're already making plans for 2025. Before they get ahead of themselves, however, they recap why 2024 felt like such a special year on The Farm. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Photo Credit: Evan Brown ______
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| 23 Feb 2022 | Trading Whiskey Shots for Ginger Shots: RÜFÜS DU SOL Joins The What Podcast | 00:51:02 | |
RÜFÜS DU SOL frontman Tyrone Lindqvist joins Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco of The What podcast to discuss the band's journey in creating their most recent studio album, Surrender. Lindqvist discusses how the band was headed for drama when they decided to trade their whiskey shots for ginger shots, but how the trio is much healthier for it. The Australian musician also talks about how the forced time off over the last few years and becoming a father changed his life. Plus, The What hosts reveal how your artistic talent could win you tickets to Bonnaroo 2022! Visit thewhat.co/win for details on how to enter. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Win Bonnaroo 2022 Tickets! (00:02:41) Intro (00:07:58) Interview with Tyrone Lindqvist (00:42:18) Outro ______
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| 24 Apr 2024 | Chatting with Our Bonnaroo 2024 Ticket Giveaway Winner | 01:14:13 | |
Drumroll, please! The winner of The What Podcast’s ticket giveaway has officially been announced — congratulations to Lucy Young! Throughout their exploration of the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup, Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco asked listeners which artists they should check out prior to heading to the farm. Over 100 of you called in to make recommendations, and the gang wants to thank all of you for doing so! Of course, only one caller can take home the tickets, and this year it’s San Antonio Roovian Lucy Young. Young joins the podcast to chat about why Bonnaroo is so special, telling stories of past years and a certain marriage proposal. Elsewhere, the crew also finds time to run through the latest music festival news, including the new Huntsville festival South Star. And now that our ticket giveaway is concluded, we want to introduce a new contest! This time, we want you to call our voicemail line at (423) 667-7877 and give is your best Bonnaroo tips, a favorite Bonnaroo memory, or ask us anything! We'll select one winner to receive a prize package of Bonnaroo memorabilia from Barry's basement! Listen to this episode now or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:08) Recap of the show and Camp Nutbutter (00:07:21) Ticket Giveaway (00:08:26) Countdown to Bonnaroo (00:09:48) Last week's episode (00:11:54) Russ at Bugapaluza (00:13:13) Bryan Stone gets too high (00:16:14) Usher in Chattanooga (00:19:24) DoJ is suing Live Nation (00:20:27) Record Store Day (00:22:54) Wanda Band in Chattanooga (00:24:02) New festival in Huntsville (00:26:34) Grimes Coachella goof (00:31:38) Phish in the Las Vegas Sphere (00:35:59) Interview with Lucy (01:07:11) Our next contest (01:13:40) Outro ______
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| 08 Jan 2025 | Bonnaroo 2025 First Impressions: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, and more! | 01:01:17 | |
The Bonnaroo 2025 lineup is finally here! Bryan, Barry, and Lord Taco bring you a special live edition of The What Podcast with our first impressions. Who are we excited to see? Who surprised us the most? Over the coming weeks, we will bring you even more coverage of Bonnaroo 2025 along with some exclusive interviews. Later in the episode, we bring in our friends Lauren and David from Soundchecks to Stagedives and get their take on the lineup, particularly on the EDM side. Plus, we announce the details of our ticket giveaway! Go to thewhat.co/win for how to enter, and make sure you're subscribed to The What Podcast and listen each week for a new question to answer! Listen to the full episode of The What Podcast here, or watch it on YouTube. And join our Discord for early access to episodes! https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:14) ICP leaks the lineup (00:16:00) Barry joins (00:25:05) Lineup officially released (00:35:31) Lauren and David join (00:48:23) Ticket giveaway (00:50:36) Final thoughts (00:58:30) Outro ______
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| 13 Apr 2022 | 69 Days to Bonnaroo | 00:37:27 | |
Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco get together in The What podcast world headquarters in Barry's basement for the second time in two years to celebrate 69 days to Bonnaroo. The gang also chats about the Coachella lineup swaps and the changing festival landscape. Plus, find out how you can act now to possibly win some special merch (aka junk)! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:07) Brad's new job (00:06:07) Coachella replacements (00:07:13) How festivals have changed in 2 years (00:21:29) Bonnaroo, Late Night, Plaza, Who Stage Announcements (00:30:10) We spoke to the contest winner (00:31:25) Win something from Barry's basement (00:35:41) Babe 2 (00:37:06) Outro ______
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| 29 Jan 2025 | The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories | 01:24:48 | |
What started as a simple icebreaker at music festivals has blossomed into the Bonnaroo Yearbook, a one-of-a-kind community art project created by photographer Caleb Arias. Caleb’s journey began when he brought a journal to his first festival and invited others to sign it. By the time he attended Bonnaroo, he discovered its unparalleled sense of community and decided to publish the Bonnaroo Yearbook to share and celebrate the memories he'd collected. Get your copy of the Bonnaroo Yearbook at bonnarooyearbook.com and use promo code THEWHATPODCAST for 50% off! A big thanks to Caleb for joining the show and offering this exclusive discount. Elsewhere in the episode, we discuss Hinterland’s new weather policy, recap the recent TOTEM meetup in Nashville, and play some of the latest contest entries. Don't forget to listen for our question of the week and submit your answer for a chance to win two tickets to Bonnaroo 2025, plus a camping pass! Visit thewhat.co/win for details. Listen to the full episode with Caleb and the Bonnaroo Yearbook here, or watch it on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts for weekly episodes! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:52) Hinterland (00:10:18) Steve Martin and Martin Short (00:18:26) Interview with Caleb Arias of the Bonnaroo Yearbook (01:11:00) Contest entries (01:18:56) TOTEM meetup in Nashville (01:23:47) Outro ______
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| 07 Jul 2022 | Briston Maroney Talks Having His Dad at Bonnaroo '22 and Wristband Tan Lines | 00:17:29 | |
While down at Bonnaroo this year, The What Podcast hosts Barry and Lord Taco got to speak with Briston Maroney for what is technically the Knoxville artist's third time on the show. Following his That Tent show on Friday, Maroney spoke about what it means to be playing Bonnaroo -- especially as his father was in the audience this year for the Father's Day weekend set. He also touched on "that guy" in high school who always came back from The Farm wearing his wristbands until it fell off and the tan lines that remained like a badge of honor. Take a listen to the episode above, or watch video of it over at YouTube. If you missed it, don't forget to check out The What Podcast's full recap of Bonnaroo 2022 as well. This is one of three "snackable" episodes coming from The What Podcast this week as the gang reveals all their artist interviews from Bonnaroo 2022. Stay tuned for more episodes coming Friday and Saturday (July 8th and 9th). ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:11:55) Interview with Briston Maroney (00:15:34) Outro ______
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| 17 Nov 2021 | The Aftermath of Astroworld and Our Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Predictions | 01:07:43 | |
As the news from Astroworld continues to breaks hearts, The What Podcast explores the aftermath of the tragedy. Will there be an impact on how future festivals handle security or capacity? What about artist's responsibility? On a lighter note, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also make some early predictions for the Bonnaroo 2022 lineup, and discuss the new adaptation of Dune. (Spoiler: Barry is not a dragon.) ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:57) Astroworld Tragedy (00:28:06) Shaky Knees Lineup (00:35:07) Bonnaroo 2022 Dates? (00:43:20) Lineup Predictions (00:55:10) Dune (01:07:04 Outro ______
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| 15 May 2024 | Lord Taco's Top Picks for Bonnaroo 2024 and This Year's Reddaroo Beer | 01:42:18 | |
Music festival season has officially begun, and The What Podcast is here to drink it all up. On this episode, the hosts talk with special guest Kevin Barnes about the official beer collaboration between Camp Reddaroo and Common John Brewery and look ahead to their time on The Farm for Bonnaroo 2024. The What crew kick off by chatting with Barnes about the Camp Reddaroo beer, which will of course be available during the Friday Beer Exchange. Barnes also drops some very special news about the beer collab and previews the Easter eggs hidden in its design. Then, they give the floor to Lord Taco, who charts out his ideal itinerary for Bonnaroo 2024. Don't forget, the latest competition from The What Podcast is still on, and gang wants to hear from you! Give a call to The What Podcast official voicemail line at (423) 667-7877 and share your best Bonnaroo tips, tell a favorite Bonnaroo memory, or ask a question. They'll then select one winner to receive a prize package of Bonnaroo memorabilia from Barry's basement! Listen to The What Podcast chat about Lord Taco's perfect Bonnaroo 2024 schedule or watch it on Youtube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:10) Music Midtown on hiatus (00:10:01) Austin City Limits lineup announced (00:11:21) Lord Taco's celebrity encounter at Shaky Knees (00:18:05) Call us with your Bonnaroo tips! (00:19:21) Bryan Stone in Huntsville (00:26:39) Introducing Kevin Barnes from Camp Reddaroo (00:29:16) Interview with Kevin Barnes (01:15:07) Taco's picks (01:18:40) Thursday (01:22:03) Friday (01:26:22) Saturday (01:34:11) Sunday (01:40:16) Outro ______
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| 10 Nov 2021 | Soul Singer Durand Jones Joins The What Podcast | 00:52:57 | |
Durand Jones and The Indications namesake Durand Jones gives new meaning to the expression "the eyes are the window to the soul" during his fun and insightful conversation with Brad and Barry on The What Podcast. The band's singer/drummer Aaron Frazer was on the show last episode, and now it's the frontman's turn to step to the mic. ______
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| 18 Jan 2023 | Bonnaroo Booker Bryan Benson Dives Deep into the 2023 Lineup | 01:07:14 | |
Amid a wild week of festival announcements, one lineup unsurprisingly reigned supreme for The What Podcast crew — Bonnaroo 2023. During a special live episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry and Lord Taco were joined by Bryan Benson, a lead booker with Live Nation, for a deep dive into this year’s Roo lineup. Benson helps break down the curation of such a lineup, offers news about what 2023’s SuperJam will look like, and more. Consequence’s own Editorial Director Ben Kaye joins the conversation as well, offering expertise as a long-time Roovian and seasoned festival-goer. Listen to the episode here, or watch the full conversation on YouTube. Make sure to keep up with the podcast is it covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts. ______
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| 21 Sep 2022 | Saving Moon River: How the Festival Overcame a Sunday Rainout | 00:52:25 | |
Barry and Lord Taco spent some time with the folks who turned a rainy Moon River Sunday into a memorable impromptu concert at a Chattanooga concert venue. It's a case study in timing, luck, thinking outside of the box and building relationships. In about two hours, organizers were able to move a half dozen artists and 3,000 fans to a city-owned venue. And, the staff showed up to make popcorn, too. Moon River co-founder Drew Holcomb, AC Entertainment President Ted Heinig, and others join the show to discuss the memorable weekend. Listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:50) Brief History of the Podcast (00:06:50) Episode Setup (00:19:33) Interview with Ted, Drew, and Tivoli Foundation (00:45:46) Outro ______
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Why the Farm is Never Not Great: High Five Clip | 00:21:14 | |
Ken Weinstein, co-founder of Big Hassle Media, has been handling publicity for Bonnaroo since the very beginning of the festival in 2001. But he’s not just a part of the team - he’s a super fan of the event. Weinstein joined Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco on The Farm back in 2019, and again called in to the show in 2020. In this High Five Clip, the longtime publicist explains why being on the Bonnaroo Farm is never not great. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:54) Ken Weinstein Clip (00:11:09) Outro ______
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| 13 Dec 2023 | Danny Clinch on Photographing Bruce Springsteen and Getting Radiohead to Play Bonnaroo | 00:59:48 | |
Danny Clinch’s photographs have appeared in hundreds of magazines and countless album covers over the years. He’s made a career documenting some of the best moments in rock, folk, hip-hop, and beyond. So of course, he’s crossed over with Bonnaroo on more than a few occasions. On this episode of The What Podcast, Clinch joins Barry and Lord Taco to chat about some of his best known work, including the iconic photos of Bruce Springsteen in the snow from his Letter to You album. He also tells his stories of shooting Taylor Swift for Time and how he’s directly influenced Bonnaroo history. “I had a hand in telling Radiohead how cool Bonnaroo was, and that it was the closest thing to a European that they would see,” he recalls. “They were not so sure about doing it, and when they ended up doing it, they absolutely loved it.” Regarding Springsteen’s own appearance on The Farm, Clinch noted: “I also had a lot to do with Springsteen sitting in with Phish that year. Bruce had come and done the festival and he stayed an extra day. He was watching Citizen Cope from the side-stage with one of his sons, and I wandered over to Bruce and I said, ‘Have you seen Phish before?’ He said, ‘No!’ I said, ‘Well they’re tonight; those boys can play anything…’ An hour later I ran into their tour manager and he said, ‘Hey Bruce just hit us up! I think he’s gonna come and sit in, come over and photograph while they’re rehearsing!'” Listen to The What Podcast chat with Danny Clinch here or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:16) Interview with Danny Clinch (00:57:25) Outro ______
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| 15 Sep 2021 | Sylvan Esso on the Bonnaroo Superjam That Wasn't | 00:32:37 | |
Where were you when you got word that Bonnaroo 2021 was not happening? Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso were in the middle of practicing for their Superjam set, a special collaborative show that's always one of the most anticipated of Roo. Meath and Sanborn joined Lord Taco and Barry from The What Podcast to share what it was like learning that the festival had been canceled by a storm. The duo also give some insight about what they had planned: "I wanted to take Superjam and turn it into the wedding band of dreams," revealed Meath. "Which mainly means giving everybody permission to sing the wildest, schlockiest, or songs that just have touched their hearts that they would never do because it's overdone." ______
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| 04 Aug 2021 | The Aftermath of Lollapalooza on The What Podcast | 00:58:22 | |
Lollapalooza is in the books and Brad from The What Podcast, a show dedicated to live music festivals, was there...sort of. Brad, Barry and Lord Taco go over how the huge festival in Chicago might foreshadow things to come for other events--including Bonnaroo. ______
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| 11 May 2022 | Superfly Co-Founder Rick Farman on the Origins and Future of Bonnaroo | 01:17:50 | |
Superfly was just over five years old when co-founder Rick Farman and three of his former college buddies and fellow co-founders decided to create what became Bonnaroo. Farman joins Brad, Barry and Lord Taco of The What Podcast to talk about why they wanted to do it, and why they thought it might work. In addition to discussing the history -- and future -- of Bonnaroo and other Superfly events, Farman digs into their newest venture: Superf3st. A Web3 community-based experiment, Superf3st aims to build an event from the community up, giving members a chance to make decisions and influence the direction of the festivals itself. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:11:29) Interview with Rick Farman (01:14:15) Outro ______
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| 07 Aug 2024 | Chappell Roan at Lollapalooza and Major Festival Updates | 00:53:23 | |
While Bonnaroo news is light this week, the festival scene up north is buzzing. Lollapalooza lit up Chicago, and Montreal's Osheaga was equally vibrant. The crew is amazed by Chappell Roan's skyrocketing success in the pop world, as she wowed crowds at both festivals alongside artists like Noah Kahan, Green Day, and Reneé Rapp. Closer to home, Chattanooga is set to host a new Bluegrass festival for the next three years, and Bryan and Barry delve into this exciting development for the city. They also explore Huntsville's South Star and discuss some lineup changes at next month's Bourbon and Beyond. Finally, they look ahead to key dates for Bonnaroo 2025. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Talk Bonnaroo and other festivals with us! Join the Discord ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:27) New Albums (00:13:27) New bluegrass festival coming to Chattanooga (00:30:39) Lollapalooza (00:36:59) Osheaga (00:40:20) Upcoming lineup changes (00:45:51) South Star (00:49:00) Bonnaroo Dates (00:51:34) Outro ______
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| 20 May 2021 | Festival First Timers Part 2: Devon Gilfillian | 01:15:46 | |
This week, Brad and Barry chat with Bonnaroo first-timer Devon Gilfillian, a very talented R&B singer who also happens to be hilarious. He talks about growing up as the son of a wedding singer and why he decided that the best way to follow his Grammy-nominated debut album was to pay homage to one of the most important albums of all time - "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. We also talk about how you can win a pair of Bonnaroo tickets! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:14) Firefly Lineup Announced (00:11:06) Moon River Lineup Announced (00:19:55) Devon Gilfillian Interview (00:55:46) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway (00:59:01) Banter (01:02:51) Preacher Camp (01:08:29) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (01:11:22) An Old Game Show Comes Back (01:14:24) Outro ______
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| 08 Mar 2023 | Breaking Down Merlefest | 00:39:27 | |
On this episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco take a break from Roo news to dive into Merlefest, one of the oldest, biggest, and coolest family-friendly festivals on the circuit. The crew is joined by Merlefest’s Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven, who chats with them about how the festival has grown to become a favorite of family audiences and artists alike. They also talk about this year’s event, which features Brothers of a Feather with Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Maren Morris, Nickel Creek, and more. Listen above as Lindsay Craven enlightens Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco about the inner workings of Merlefest. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:15) Bonnaroo Late Night Sets Announced (00:09:13) Interview with Lindsay Craven about MerleFest (00:37:36) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway (00:39:09) Outro ______
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| 19 Feb 2025 | Top Bonnaroo 2025 Acts You Can't Miss | 01:30:54 | |
It's time to dive into the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup, and who better to guide us than our old buddy Brad Steiner? Longtime fans of the show will remember Brad as co-host of the show, who founded The What Podcast back in 2018 with Barry. We catch up with Brad and get an idea of what his life is like in New York City after leaving the show. From Action Bronson to Vampire Weekend, Brad breaks down the lineup day by day to deliver his picks, plus we talk about the recently-announced Arcade Fire late night set, "Santa Pirata". You won't want to miss these picks! Rounding out the coverage of recent Bonnaroo news, we talk about the after hours lineup that just came out and we try to figure out if Bryan can stay up for all of it. Our contest is still underway, so listen and find out how you could win a pair of Bonnaroo 2025 tickets with a camping pass, or some other great prizes too! Visit https://thewhat.co/win for details and don't delay, a winner will be announced soon. Listen to Brad make his recommendations here, or watch the episode on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast for the latest festival news and it would really help us out to leave a rating and review. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:26) Catching up with Brad (00:17:48) The state of the music industry (00:20:25) Brad's picks for Bonnaroo 2025 (01:09:19) Brad's tattoo (01:14:31) Contest update (01:18:02) Bonnaroo After Hours lineup (01:22:03) Contest entries (01:28:49) Matt Pinfield update (01:29:52) Outro ______
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| 13 Mar 2024 | Diving into EDM on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup | 01:02:08 | |
This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan embark on their previously-promised quest: diving headfirst into electronic dance music, or EDM. The gang runs through the historical importance of EDM at Bonnaroo and takes a look at the EDM present on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. To assist with their journey into the dance genre, The What Podcast is joined by self-described EDM fan Daniel Haskett, who provides insight into the history of the style and how it has become such a big part of festival culture. For an even deeper look at the genre, check out Haskett's accompanying EDM playlists here: bonnaroo bpm, where in the woods swirl, where in the woods bass, and philos records takeover. Listen to the full episode here or watch it via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Don't forget to check out part 2 of our EDM deep dive here! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:29) Interview with Daniel Haskett (00:53:40) Outro ______
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| 12 Jun 2024 | It's Finally Here! Last Minute Bonnaroo Tips | 01:08:48 | |
Bonnaroo 2024 has finally arrived!! Many of you might already be on The Farm, while others are just about to head down to Tennessee. This week on The What Podcast, the crew offers some last minute advice for everyone planning on attending. Picking up where they left off (check out part one and part two), Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan provide advice that'll help you ensure you have a fun, safe, good-vibes-filled weekend at Bonnaroo 2024. Plus, they listen to a few more voicemails from seasoned Roovians. Listen to The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:57) Remembering past Bonnaroos (00:18:59) This year's goals (00:23:03) Weather forecast (00:25:02) More quick tips (00:31:06) Your voicemails (00:32:38) C3 responds about the Chappell Roan show (00:36:18) Voicemail 1 - Richard (00:39:53) Voicemail 2 - Nick (00:42:04) Voicemail 3 - Corey (00:45:37) Voicemail 4 - Christian (00:48:42) Voicemail 5 - Jonah (00:53:57) Voicemail 6 - Rob (01:01:56) Easter egg hunt (01:03:03) Outro ______
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| 14 Sep 2022 | Mat Kearney Talks Cover Songs, His Career Journey, and More at Moon River Festival | 00:37:28 | |
Barry and Lord Taco attended the Moon River Festival along with Bryan Stone in Chattanooga this past weekend. Sunday could have been a disaster when heavy rain and lightning forced the event to end early and evacuate the park, but the organizers pivoted and were able to offer attendees an amazing indoor concert at a nearby venue at the last minute. This is a great festival success story in light of weather-related incidents from the past few years. Also in this episode, we sat down with Moon River performer Mat Kearney before his set on Saturday and find out which car all three of us used to own in the past. Listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:49) Moon River Recap (00:19:51) Interview with Mat Kearney (00:34:32) Closing (00:36:44) Outro ______
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| 09 Nov 2022 | Bonnaroo Ticketing and Camping Changes Are Coming | 01:12:14 | |
Big changes are coming to the way you select and purchase your Bonnaroo tickets and camping options next year. In this episode of The What Podcast, we have all the details you need to know. C3 Presents’ Project Manager of US Festivals Brad Parker and Marketing Director Cory Smith sit down with us and explain the new “uncoupled” ticket buying options Bonnaroo fans will have for 2023. Do you want to camp in GA, but get a seat on the hill for a What Stage act? Now, you can! This is a huge change and if you have any questions about what’s coming up, please send them to comments@thewhatpodcast.com. We will have Brad and Cory back on at some point and will be happy to pass them along. To find out how these changes will affect your Bonnaroo experience, listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:36) Brad and Cory with C3 Presents (00:10:15) Bonnaroo is community-focused (00:11:30) Introducing decoupling options (00:13:06) The Disneyworld analogy (00:16:59) More attendees are flying in (00:20:20) Brad is not a camper (00:21:35) Daily entry helps staff, attendees (00:25:49) The buying process online (00:32:04) GA prices are coming down (00:34:47) More pre-pitched tents sold than ever (00:36:17) Bonnaroo sent tents to New Orleans for Hurricane Ida (00:37:32) Barry is tired of sleeping on the ground (00:39:55) Second entrance is coming back (00:44:33) Campground names are coming back (00:46:12) More on the decoupling options (00:49:45) Guest campground is still gone (00:51:27) Key dates coming up (00:53:37) Lineup coming in January (00:54:43) Why was 2022 a down year? (00:59:57) How would you describe the 2023 lineup? (01:00:14) Is Machine Gun Kelly Bonnaroo? (01:00:37) Priorities going into 2022? (01:02:50) Talent team working on lineup is the same people (01:04:10) They tried not to raise prices (01:05:36) Bonnaroo is run by Bonnaroo people (01:07:25) Conclusion (01:07:37) Lord Taco's perspective (01:09:51) Send us your questions for Cory and Brad (01:10:34) More money raised for Lord Taco's Birthday/Christmas present (01:11:14) Rate/review and send us feedback (01:11:55) Outro ______
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Bonnaroo 2022 Recap: The good, the challenging, and the best sets | 01:13:53 | |
Now that we're all recovered (mostly), it's time for The What Podcast to recap Bonnaroo 2022. After almost three years without one, it was a different kind of Bonnaroo this year on The Farm. Though Brad wasn't on the ground this year, he led Barry and Lord Taco in a discussion of how it went for the them. Throughout the discussion the discuss the good, the challenges, and the "never not great." Check out the full episode here, or watch The What trio recap Bonnaroo 2022 via YouTube. ______
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| 16 Apr 2025 | Dogs in a Pile Talk Bonnaroo 2025 Debut, Jam Band Roots, and Songwriting with Tom Marshall | 01:07:26 | |
In this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Bryan sit down with Brian Murray and Jeremy Kaplan from Dogs in a Pile, the fast-rising jam band making their Bonnaroo debut in 2025. From their early days playing Grateful Dead covers on the Jersey Shore to developing a genre-bending sound influenced by Zappa, Coltrane, and Miles Davis, the band shares their journey and what fans can expect when they hit the stage in Manchester this June. The guys talk about their expansive approach to setlists, how covers like “Linus and Lucy” and “Mr. Banker” find their way into their shows, and the collaborative spirit that drives their creativity. Plus, they reveal a behind-the-scenes story of writing a song with Phish lyricist Tom Marshall and tease some ideas for their Bonnaroo 2025 performance. It’s a deep dive into one of the most exciting acts on the jam scene — and one that’s tailor-made for the Roo crowd. Listen to the full episode with Dogs in a Pile here, or watch it on YouTube. And don't forget to rate and review The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:07) Russ at Bug-a-Paluza (00:03:47) The What Podcast live at Bonnaroo announcement (00:06:32) Coachella news (00:09:20) Bryan at Sweetwater 420 Fest (00:11:56) Roo Run 5K announced (00:14:20) Interview with Kevin and Brian from Dogs in a Pile (01:06:19) Outro ______
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| 12 May 2021 | Festival First Timers: Almost Monday | 00:52:14 | |
This week on The What Podcast, Brad and Barry visit with Cole, Dawson and Luke of Almost Monday, who talk about how surfing brought the band together, the music scene in San Diego and how Eddie Vedder is influencing young musicians there in a huge way. ______
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| 08 Jul 2022 | CHVRCHES on Playing Bonnaroo for the Third Time | 00:18:31 | |
Iain, Martin, and Lauren from CHVRCHES join Barry and Lord Taco backstage at Bonnaroo on The What Podcast to talk about their previous two trips to The Farm. They discuss how different doing it for the first time versus the third time can be, and recall being watched by Trent Reznor at this year's Shaky Knees. Take a listen to the episode above, or watch video of it over on YouTube. If you missed it, don't forget to check out The What Podcast's full recap of Bonnaroo 2022 as well. This is one of three "snackable" episodes coming from The What Podcast this week as the gang reveals all their artist interviews from Bonnaroo 2022. Check out yesterday's chat with Briston Maroney, and wait till Saturday (July 9th) for the final episode from The Farm. Photo by David Bruce ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:44) CHVRCHES Interview (00:13:14) Outro ______
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| 05 Feb 2025 | 3000 Miles to Bonnaroo: A Solo Traveler's Experience from Ireland | 01:25:30 | |
The What Podcast goes international this week with our special guest, Geraldine from Dublin, Ireland. A devoted Bonnaroo attendee since 2019, Geraldine shares her incredible journey of traveling solo across the Atlantic to experience the festival. From navigating long-haul flights and shuttles to discovering new music and embracing the Bonnaroo community, she gives a unique perspective on what makes the festival so special. We dive into her favorite performances, her approach to accommodations (no camping for her!), and finally we get some tips for solo traveling to Bonnaroo. Later on, we play some more contest entries and introduce this week's question. We're giving away two Bonnaroo 2025 tickets with a camping pass, plus some other great prizes as well! Visit https://thewhat.co/win for details on how to enter and keep listening for a new question to answer each week! Listen to the full story about Geraldine's journey to The Farm here, or watch the episode on YouTube. And be sure to rate and review The What Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, as it really helps us out. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:43) Peter Buck and Kevn Kinney (00:10:59) Interview with Geraldine (01:03:50) Contest entries (01:24:58) Outro ______
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| 01 Mar 2023 | Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest | 00:42:22 | |
In this very special episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat with songwriter Noah Kahan about Bonnaroo, but also how mental health influences his art. Kahan also touches on putting Vermont and New England into his songs, the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, and how deeply personal art can universally translate. Of course, The What Podcast crew also asks for any sneak peeks into Kahan’s upcoming Bonnaroo 2023 performance. Prior to the interview, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also spend some time breaking down the Grammys, giving their takes on this year’s awards. Listen as Noah Kahan gets real about the importance of mental health and gets excited about playing Bonnaroo. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:33) What year is it? (00:08:19) Brad spoils the Grammys (00:14:00) Interview with Noah Kahan (00:39:33) Outro ______
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| 21 Aug 2024 | Behind the Scenes of South Star Festival with Cory Smith of C3 Presents | 00:47:50 | |
We take a short break from Bonnaroo this week and finally dive into the upcoming South Star Festival in Huntsville, featuring an exclusive interview with Cory Smith, the marketing manager at C3 Presents. Cory, who has experience working on major festivals like Bonnaroo and Railbird, shares his insights on the challenges and excitement of organizing a new festival. Cory discusses everything from site selection to ensuring a top-notch fan experience, including amenities like flushable toilets and the walkability of the festival grounds. In addition to South Star, we also talk about his band, Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights, that played Bonnaroo this year. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Talk Bonnaroo and other festivals with us! Join the Discord ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:08) Interview with Cory Smith (00:43:11) Outro ______
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| 26 Mar 2025 | And the Bonnaroo 2025 Ticket Winner is... | 01:02:07 | |
Spring has finally sprung, and that means two things: less than 80 days to Bonnaroo 2025, and it's time to reveal our contest winners! After twelve weeks and countless entries, The What Podcast crew selects the winner of two GA wristbands plus a camping pass, a print from I Am Bonnaroo photographer David Bruce, and a Bonnaroo Yearbook! We also start our deep dive into the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup, starting with your suggestions and Bryan shares his Bonnaroo playlist to kick things off. Join our discord for more listener suggestions that we couldn't get to on the show. Elsewhere in the episode, the crew discuss CaveJam coming up and Lollapalooza's quick sell-out, plus the release of the Where in the Woods lineup for Bonnaroo. Oh, and one more thing—why Kitchen Dwellers might not be Bryan’s cup of tea... Listen to the whole episode right here, or watch the video on YouTube. And don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:00) CaveJam (00:08:12) Contest submissions (00:37:23) Bryan on other podcasts (00:39:02) More winners (00:45:08) Bonnaroo artist suggestions (00:50:37) Lollapalooza (00:53:19) Where in the Woods (00:58:17) Outro ______
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| 12 Oct 2022 | The What Podcast Introduces High Five Clips | 00:45:00 | |
The What Podcast is back with new thoughts on the 2023 festival landscape, and a brand new segment. Building off last week's throwback interview with Ashley Capps, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are introducing High Five Clips, a segment that takes a five-minute or less look back at past shows and interviews. This week, they pull a clip from their 2020 conversation with Bobby and Sophie of C3 Presents in which they talk about booking the Plazas and EDM acts for The Other Stage. Plus, the What trio tease what's coming from the show, and chat about some speculation for Bonnaroo 2023. For more, check out The What Podcast website, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:51) New Ideas for the Show (00:16:19) Changes Coming to Bonnaroo (00:32:03) Brad Teases a Big Guest (00:39:14) Clip: Bob and Sophie from C3 (00:44:10) Outro ______
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Fans' Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup Recommendations | 01:09:08 | |
This week on The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan asks listeners who they should check out when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. Additionally, they hear ‘Roo tales from Olivia Ross, a newspaper photographer who has worked the festival the last two years. First up, the guys react to fans recommending they check out the likes of The Mars Volta, Fred Again…, The Tesky Brothers, Half Moon Run, Whyte Fang, and more. As for the conversation with Ross, multi-year vet discusses how despite each year featuring different types of crowds with varying taste in music, she’s always had an enjoyable experience on the farm. Though her first year involved a good deal of confusion, she soon became a pro, and now works the fest as a concert photographer. Listen to the full chat above or watch it via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:10) Do girls fart (00:07:45) Back to the show (00:08:46) Late Night Sets (00:18:22) Voicemail 1 (Ronnie) (00:21:02) Voicemail 2 (Michael) (00:26:22) Voicemail 3 (Kate) (00:33:19) Voicemail 4 (Blake) (00:37:13) Interview with Olivia (01:07:59) Outro ______
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| 09 Mar 2022 | Gang of Youths and Spoon's Britt Daniel Talk Their New Albums | 01:06:27 | |
It's a two-fer interview week on The What podcast, with both Max Dunn of Gang of Youths and Britt Daniel of Spoon on the show. The two musicians discuss their latest projects -- angel in realtime and Lucifer on the Sofa, respectively -- and what the records might sound like once they get out on tour. Also on this episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco discuss the new improvements to Bonnaroo's iconic Farm grounds, including the promise of new sewage and drainage systems as well as paved roads! The hosts also update on the Bonnaroo ticket giveaway. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Brad Survives Mardi Gras (00:05:01) Shaky Knees (00:13:38) Interview with Max Dunn from Gang of Youths (00:37:52) Bonnaroo Improvements (00:51:15) Interview with Britt Daniel from Spoon (01:01:50) Win Bonnaroo Tickets! (01:03:58) Outro ______
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| 22 Jan 2025 | How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo 2025 Experience with Soberoo | 01:25:07 | |
A growing number of Bonnaroovians are choosing to experience the festival substance-free, and in this episode of The What Podcast, we catch up with Patrick Whelan, founder of Soberoo. Soberoo has been a part of Bonnaroo since its inception and has grown into Harmonium Inc., a nonprofit that now supports sober spaces at festivals and concerts nationwide. Patrick shares his personal journey to sobriety and the transformative role live music played in his recovery. Whether you're in recovery or curious about trying a "Sober Saturday" on The Farm, Soberoo provides invaluable resources and support for a substance-free festival experience. We also dive into the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup, spotlighting standout acts like King Gizzard's innovative three-night residency and the increasing availability of non-alcoholic options like Athletic Brewing. Plus, we hear from our audience as they share their lineup picks during our ticket giveaway—find out how to enter at thewhat.co/win. Lastly, Bryan Stone doubles down on his take that the 2025 lineup is better than the 2020 lineup. Do you agree? Join our Discord and share your thoughts! https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn Listen to our full interview with Patrick here, or watch the episode on YouTube. Do us a solid and like and review The What Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:58) Interview with Patrick Whelan of Soberoo (01:12:34) Gov Ball lineup (01:15:48) Contest entries (01:24:15) Outro ______
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| 14 Feb 2024 | Bonnaroo Day Passes and Tales from Bourbon & Beyond | 01:05:33 | |
On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan are joined by guests Trevin Bernarding and Chris Dossett to dive into the return of Bonnaroo day passes and discuss the attendee experience of the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, after we gushed over the lineup last week and talked to Dan, who attended the festival in 2022. The crew discusses Bourbon & Beyond’s consistently good lineups, but also explores the fest’s attempts to craft an immersive experience (with particular grievances when it comes to lines for water and restrooms). Having been there themselves, Bernardi and Dossett share their opinion on whom they think is the right type of audience for this festival. In other festival news, Bonnaroo has brought back one-day passes! The crew discusses their return, as well as the introduction of a two-day option. We've also got tickets to give away. More on that in the coming weeks, so make sure you're subscribed to The What Podcast and visit thewhat.co/win for more info. Listen to the full chat here or watch via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:48) The festival world is changing (00:09:09) This week's guests (00:15:48) Bonnaroo adding 1 and 2 day tickets (00:33:07) Introducting this week's guests (00:34:03) Chris and Trevin talk Bourbon & Beyond (00:56:31) Outro ______
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| 20 Sep 2023 | Noah Cyrus on Her Family, Her Songwriting, and More | 00:24:19 | |
To say Noah Cyrus comes from a creative family would be an understatement. With sister Miley and father Billy Ray, the Cyrus gang clearly has a knack for artistry. On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Lord Taco sit down for a conversation with the singer/songwriter while on site at Moon River Music Festival. Cyrus chats about how getting to play in Chattanooga, Tennessee allowed her to see some of her Tennessee-based family members, growing up as her dad’s number one fan, and the origins of her interest in songwriting. Listen to The What Podcast with Noah Cyrus or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:02) Interview with Noah Cyrus (00:21:03) Outro ______
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| 20 Mar 2024 | Bonnaroo's 2024 Outeroo Lineup and Television's Richard Lloyd Reflects on Marquee Moon | 01:05:24 | |
This week on The What Podcast, Television's Richard Lloyd joins the crew to dive into the band’s seminal release, Marquee Moon. Listen to the art-punk legend’s insights here, or watch via YouTube. Lloyd tells stories of writing and recording Marquee Moon, including why drummer Billy Ficca appears orange on the cover art. "Billy liked health food, but he ate too many carrots," he remembers with a chuckle. "We were telling him, 'Stop! You’re turning orange!' And he kept eating them." Before the gang sits down with Lloyd, however, there’s some very important Bonnaroo news to break down: the lineup of Outeroo/Where in the Woods. The gang dissects the announcement, finding time to sneak in some Bonnaroulette phone calls along the way with recommendations like The Heavy Heavy, Milky Chance, and Japanese House. Discover artists on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup along with us on Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify Playlist. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:27) Outeroo/Where in the Woods Lineup Released (00:24:45) Voicemail 1 (Pondo) (00:27:23) Voicemail 2 (Lucy) (00:30:47) Voicemail 3 (Dan) (00:34:33) Voicemail 4 (Anna) (00:36:48) Voicemail 5 (Chris) (00:40:39) Voicemail 6 (Caitlin) (00:42:12) Voicemail 7 (Jo) (00:46:15) Voicemail 8 (Brady) (00:48:25) Marquee Moon Re-Release (00:55:28) Interview with Richard Lloyd of Television (01:02:13) Outro ______
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| 11 Jan 2022 | Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Reactions! | 00:53:17 | |
It’s finally here! After two years of cancellations, Bonnaroo is ready to try again in 2022 with its newly revealed lineup. If there’s anything that gets festival fans excited, it’s lineup day, and The What podcast gang are definitely festival fans. As soon as the lineup dropped, Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco were on Zoom dishing their reactions to the 2022 Bonnaroo bill. What day are they most excited for? What do they think of Stevie Nicks becoming the first female performer to headline the festival? How do they feel about Machine Gun Kelly's booking? ______
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| 20 Nov 2024 | How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination | 01:39:20 | |
This week on The What Podcast, we take a field trip to The Caverns in Pelham, TN — a music venue like no other. Located just 20 minutes from Bonnaroo's Farm, The Caverns offers an extraordinary experience, hosting shows underground in a breathtaking cave and on a sprawling outdoor amphitheater. We sit down with Todd Mayo, the visionary behind The Caverns, to uncover its remarkable story. From serendipitous beginnings to becoming one of Tennessee’s most captivating entertainment landmarks, Todd shares insights from his journey, including highlights from his new book, Caveman Chronicles. Whether you're a music enthusiast or someone interested in the behind-the-scenes challenges of running an independent venue, don't miss this deep dive episode! Are you Ready to ROO? The What Podcast wants to send you to the Farm to experience a magical weekend of music, fun, and friendship at Bonnaroo! You'll witness round-the-clock entertainment from over 100 artists! We've got 4-day tickets and a camping pass for you and a guest. Visit thewhat.co/win for details. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:09:51) Interview with Todd Mayo (01:33:18) Outro ______
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| 16 Jun 2021 | Cumulus' Troy Hanson Shares the Secret to Getting a Song on the Radio | 01:20:21 | |
At some point or another in all of our lives, we've wondered how this song gets played on the radio and not that one. This week on The What Podcast, Brad and Barry talk to one of the guys who actually makes those kinds of decisions. Troy Hanson, head of rock programming at Cumulus Broadcasting, is our guest on the show that takes a deep dive festivals in particular, but music in general. ______
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| 08 May 2024 | Bryan Stone's Ideal Schedule for Bonnaroo 2024 | 01:19:25 | |
Music festival season has officially begun, and The What Podcast is here to soak it all in. On this episode, the hosts run through their experience at Shaky Knees 2024 and look ahead to their time on The Farm for Bonnaroo 2024. The What crew kick off by giving the floor to Bryan, who charts out his ideal itinerary for Bonnaroo 2024. Then, Bryan and Barry check in with Lord Taco in Atlanta to hear about Shaky Knees before chatting with friend-of-the-show Trevin Bernarding about the Charlotte music festival Lovin' Life. Don't forget, the latest competition from The What Podcast is still on, and gang wants to hear from you! Give a call to The What Podcast official voicemail line at (423) 667-7877 and share your best Bonnaroo tips, tell a favorite Bonnaroo memory, or ask a question. They'll then select one winner to receive a prize package of Bonnaroo memorabilia from Barry's basement! Listen to The What Podcast chat about Shaky Knees 2024 and Bryan's perfect Bonnaroo 2024 schedule. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:46) Voicemails (00:03:50) Start Packing (00:04:54) Who Stage Lineup (00:16:42) Bryan's Bonnaroo 2024 Picks (00:17:20) Thursday (00:21:48) Friday (00:24:55) Saturday (00:30:06) Sunday (00:38:31) Lovin' Life with Trevin and Shaky Knees with Russ (01:17:05) Outro ______
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| 05 Jul 2023 | Talking Bonnaroo 2023 with Bryan Stone and Evan Bonnaroo | 01:13:00 | |
StoneOnAir podcast host Bryan Stone and photographer Evan Bonnaroo join Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to discuss the 2023 Bonnaroo festival in this very special episode of The What Podcast. From the aspects that went perfectly according to plan to the parts that… didn’t (the number two in Plaza Two incident), the pair of guests provide a new perspective on how this year’s Bonnaroo went down. Elsewhere, the gang touches on mental health, Soberoo, Korn, Portugal. the Man, and so much more. Listen to Brad and Barry chat with Bryan Stone and Evan Bonnaroo or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______
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| 09 Jun 2021 | What Makes A Hit Record? | 01:37:44 | |
This week on The What Podcast, the weekly show that takes a deep dive into the world of music festivals, Brad and Barry talk with Mike Daly, Executive Director of A&R and Music Publishing at Disney Music Group, about what exactly guys in his line of work do. ______
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| 28 Aug 2024 | Bonnaroo 2025 News and Speculation | 00:45:32 | |
It's "last call" before The What Podcast takes a short break, so the crew gathers to tie up a few loose ends. No special guests, no topics, just Bryan, Barry, and Russ. But first, Barry has a little news to break about the first confirmed booking for Bonnaroo 2025. It's still too early for rumors and speculation, but Childish Gambino is making the rounds as a potential headliner. We don't think that's likely, despite what other people are reporting. What are our other thoughts on the Bonnaroo lineup for 2025? We then shift gears and look at the rise of EDM in the festival scene, as jam bands are on the decline. Plus, destination concerts and cruises are here. Would you consider going on a cruise to see your favorite artist perform? Finally, we look ahead at other events like South Star in Huntsville, and Burning Man in Nevada, happening as we speak. And Bryan leaves for NYC soon to see Pearl Jam again. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:16) Breaking Bonnaroo 2025 News (00:09:46) Speculating on Bonnaroo 2025 (00:19:20) EDM is up, jam is down (00:23:18) Future show plans (00:24:50) Childish Gambino (00:27:39) Cruise events (00:38:25) Burning Man (00:41:44) Bryan headed to NYC (00:44:52) Outro ______
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| 25 May 2022 | Breaking Down Bonnaroo's 2022 Schedule | 00:51:38 | |
Lineup release day and schedule release day are special occasions for festival fans. Brad, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast offer their thoughts on the Bonnaroo 2022 schedule. What are the highlights and where are the conflicts? Do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:39) Schedule Impressions (00:16:33) Brad's Personal News (00:20:11) A Smaller Bonnaroo (00:32:15) Next Week, Our Picks (00:45:21) Hangout Fest Weather and Lineup Changes (00:50:19) Outro ______
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| 04 Oct 2023 | Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce | 01:02:45 | |
Anyone who’s been to the festival will tell you that Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is about much more than live music. Every attendee has a story, and over the decades, many of those stories intersect. To document the phenomenon, David Bruce launched the "I am Bonnaroo" photography project, which chronicles the many stories from The Farm. Bruce has been capturing the sights and tales of Bonnaroo for over a decade now, having started this record-keeping mission in 2011. He joins Barry and Lord Taco on this episode of The What Podcast to talk about his journey, as well as the Bonnaroo Yearbook project he kicked off last year. Listen to The What Podcast with David Bruce or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:27) Interview with David Bruce (01:01:33) Outro ______
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| 17 Jan 2024 | Behind Bonnaroo's 2024 Lineup with C3 Presents (Part 1) | 01:06:09 | |
With the announcement of the lineup for Bonnaroo 2024, Season 7 of The What Podcast is officially underway. Last time, the crew gave their first impressions of the bill, which features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, and more. This week, they’re going even deeper, as Barry and Lord Taco sit down with Brad Parker and Cory Smith from C3 Presents, the folks behind the fest. The group talks all things Roo, discussing what makes the festival special and how it has evolved over the years. They had so much to say on these topics, in fact, that we had to split the episode in two! Check out part two of our conversation with Brad and Cory from C3 here! Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast here and you can also watch it on YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:20:24) Introducing Brad and Cory from C3 Presents (00:26:37) Was this your goal to work with music festivals (00:33:31) Advice for young people getting into the music industry (00:38:00) How do you feel about the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup (00:45:45) What's the percentage of new ticket buyers (00:52:03) How does Bonnaroo compare to other festivals (00:59:21) Outro ______
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| 08 Feb 2023 | Sylvan Esso on Their Bonnaroo SuperJam That Never Happened: High Five Clip | 00:25:53 | |
For the latest High Five Clip, The What Podcast throws it back to 2021, the year of the Bonnaroo that wasn’t. The crew was joined by Sylvan Esso, who were slated to host that year’s SuperJam before… you know. In this clip from last year, Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn share what they had planned for SuperJam and detail learning about the festival’s cancellation. The duo is back for Bonnaroo 2023, and the Superjam lineup hasn’t yet been announced… could their original plans be resurrected? Listen to Sylvan Esso chat about their lost Bonnaroo Superjam in the High Five Clip above, and then check out the full original episode here. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:13:19) Interview with Sylvan Esso (00:20:33) Outro ______
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| 02 Nov 2022 | St. Paul and The Broken Bones on Their Game-Changing Letterman Performance: High Five Clip | 00:08:08 | |
Brad and Barry introduce this week's High Five Clip, part 2 of their interview with Paul Janeway from 2018. In this excerpt, Paul talks about how St. Paul and The Broken Bones was propelled a higher level of fame following an electrifying performance on David Letterman. It's a great story about how one show or one moment can change everything for a band. Listen to the original interview here. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______
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| 19 Mar 2025 | 5 Years After COVID: How Bonnaroo Survived & Came Back Stronger | 00:50:46 | |
It’s been five years since COVID-19 shut down the world, bringing live music and festivals like Bonnaroo to a halt. In this episode of The What Podcast, we reflect on how the pandemic impacted the festival industry, from the mass cancellations of 2020 to Bonnaroo’s remarkable post-COVID comeback. Barry even records while battling COVID for the first time, making this anniversary discussion all the more surreal. We revisit key moments—like when SXSW was the first major event to cancel, the uncertainty surrounding live events, and how the music industry adapted with virtual performances. Beyond the five-year COVID milestone, we also go over the latest updates for Bonnaroo 2025 including the possible replacement of the House of Matroomony and events at the House of Yes. Plus, it's our final week of the contest! Listen for our last question, and find out how to enter at https://thewhat.co/win for a chance to win two Bonnaroo tickets or other great prizes! Listen to the full episode right here, or watch the video on YouTube. And don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (02:26) Last week's episode with Tuba (15:30) Bonnaroo news (27:00) Contest update (31:27) 5 years after the COVID shutdown (49:36) Outro ______
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| 23 Jun 2021 | Bonnaroo First Timers Checklist: Traveling, Camping, and More! | 01:30:27 | |
The What Podcast takes a deep dive into music festivals every week and this time around Brad, Barry and Lord Taco offer their tips on what to bring and what not to bring to your first Bonnaroo, as well as how to make sure your festival experience is a positive one. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:20) Our Bonnaroo Mistakes (00:14:46) Traveling to Bonnaroo (00:32:54) Camping at Bonnaroo (01:07:03) Shows and Experiences at Bonnaroo (01:29:36) Outro ______
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| 31 Aug 2021 | Khruangbin Discuss Preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 on The What Podcast | 00:53:13 | |
Hurricane Ida changed plans for a lot of people, and hopefully everyone is safe and able to recover fully and quickly. The What Podcast’s own Brad is safe in New Orleans dealing with the aftermath while still looking forward to a weekend in Tennessee. Before the hurricane hit, Barry was able to chat about preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 with Khruangbin’s Laura Lee and D.J., who are set to perform on The Farm this Friday. The pair talk about their come-up since first playing ’Roo in 2017, graduating from an early afternoon This Tent set to a prime evening show on the Which Stage. They also touch on the safety precautions Khruangbin has put in place for their trip to Manchester, all to ensure that their upcoming tour can go ahead as scheduled. Also, if you're planning on being at Bonnaroo this year, keep a look out for The What Podcast crew's Camp Nutbutter; they'll be setting up their mailbox at the camp site's entrance, and you can drop off notes or record a greeting that just may get played on the show! ______
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| 24 May 2023 | Brad's Ideal Schedule for Bonnaroo 2023 | 01:07:40 | |
We’ve heard from Barry and Lord Taco about their picks from the Bonnaroo 2023 lineup, but now it’s Brad’s turn to outline the perfect itinerary for this year’s trip to the Farm. On this episode of The What Podcast, Brad gets passionate about the shows he thinks are “must-see,” including artists like Abraham Alexander, Angel Saint Queen, Diarrhea Planet, Portugal. the Man, Vulfpeck, and Devon Gilfillian. Check out these artists and more on his curated Spotify playlist here. Elsewhere, the crew discusses if they’re ever going to update the Bonnaroo app, and more. Let Brad share his Bonnaroo 2023 reflections and artist picks with you in this week’s episode of The What Podcast, or you can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And while you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:49) Brad's Picks (00:07:19) Thursday (00:14:53) Friday (00:25:19) Saturday (00:45:09) Sunday (00:59:00) Recap (01:04:13) No Bonnaroo app this year? (01:07:01) Outro ______
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| 27 Dec 2023 | Tales from The Farm with Festival Photographer Yvonne Gougelet | 01:06:15 | |
For now, the 2024 lineup for Bonnaroo remains a mystery. So, instead of participating in rampant speculation (as much as they’d like to), the crew of The What Podcast are biding their time by connecting with the flesh and blood of their favorite festival. This week, Barry and Lord Taco offer a unique perspective from the farm, that of Bonnaroo veteran and festival photographer Yvonne Gougelet. Gougelet recalls attending her first Bonnaroo on less than a dime, comedy lineups at Bonnaroo, hitchhiking, and how starting “Babes & Beards of Bonnaroo” led to her career as a festival photographer. Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast here or watch it via YouTube. For more Tales from The Farm, check out our conversation with longtime attendee Cassie; and for more about photographing the fest and live music in general, check out Barry and Lord Taco’s interview with Danny Clinch. Be sure to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:17) Interview with Yvonne Gougelet (01:04:04) Outro ______
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| 27 Sep 2023 | Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival | 00:41:11 | |
On this jam-packed episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat about the various festivals they’ve recently attended and plan to hit soon. Plus, the crew catches up with flipturn while on-site at Moon River Music Festival. Brad talks about his time at Riot Fest in Chicago, while Lord Taco previews Tennessee’s second annual CaveFest. The trio then shares their conversation with the indie rock band flipturn, who talks about playing in Chattanooga, getting their song “The Fall” on Rock Band 4, and more. Listen to The What Podcast with flipturn or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:29) Barry had a rough week (00:03:09) Russ is going to CaveFest (00:06:31) Brad went to Riot Fest (00:28:43) Interview with flipturn (00:39:11) Outro ______
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| 13 Sep 2023 | Judah & The Lion Return to Moon River Festival | 00:34:35 | |
Judah Akers from Judah & The Lion sat down for a conversation with the crew from The What Podcast while at Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Moon River Festival over the festival. Akers chats about the defining moment in 2018 when they covered “Mr. Brightside” with Drew Holcomb and got a crowd of 10,000 people moving, the importance of mental health when you’re in a band, and how discussing mental struggles has come to be more acceptable than in years past. Such growing acceptance was evident even at Moon River, as Saturday headliner Caamp canceled their performance citing mental health as a primary reason they’re stepping back from touring. Listen to The What Podcast with Judah Akers from Judah & The Lion or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:16:23) Interview with Judah Akers (00:32:33) Outro ______
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| 05 Oct 2022 | An Interview with Bonnaroo Co-Founder Ashley Capps: High Five Clip | 00:07:29 | |
This week's The What Podcast is a special bonus episode revisiting an interview with the co-founder of Bonnaroo himself, Ashley Capps. In this High Five Clip, Brad and Barry share two short clips from their 2018 interview with Capps. The three discuss the festival's impact on live music and of course, the Paul McCartney show in 2013. You can also revisit the complete interview here. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______
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| 07 Feb 2024 | Toasting the Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Lineup | 01:26:11 | |
This week, The What Podcast crew continues their conversation with Bryan Stone from last week’s episode as they discuss the incredible lineup for Bourbon & Beyond 2024. To get even deeper into Bourbon and Beyond, hosts Barry and Lord Taco connect with Bourbon & Beyond attendee Dan Raymer, a fan and fest-goer from Gallatin, Tennessee. The trio dive into the nitty gritty of the festival, from stage layouts to water availability to the vibe of Louisville. As for tickets, they’re on sale now, so grab yours while you can! In addition to Bourbon & Beyond talk, Barry and Lord Taco also make corrections and share insights about Moon River Festival’s pause. After you listen to the full chat here or watch it via YouTube, do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:34) Updates to last week's show (00:09:39) Relfecting on past guests (00:27:47) Setting up this week's interview (00:32:14) Reacting to Bourbon and Beyond's lineup (00:40:26) Interview with Dan (01:18:02) Outro ______
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| 15 Dec 2021 | Moshing With Mastodon: Brann Dailor Joins The What Podcast | 01:07:58 | |
Everybody has a story about being in the pit when things got a little scary, and Brann Dailor of the recently Grammy-nominated Mastodon tells Barry and Lord Taco about his experience on the latest edition of The What Podcast. He also shares some stories from that band's experience filming their Game of Thrones cameos. Also on this episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also talk about the latest festival news, plus we have more music from Midist. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:39) Jeff Cuellar Leaves Bonnaroo (00:04:54) Hangoutfest Lineup (00:06:57) Coldplay Headliner Rumor (00:13:59) Interview with Brann Dailor of Mastodon (00:47:24) Bonna-True or False (00:53:03) Brad's Surprise Prediction (00:55:11) Beatles Documentary Discussion (01:06:42) Outro ______
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Jack Antonoff Talks Bonnaroo 2022 SuperJam, Damon Albarn on The What Podcast | 00:31:22 | |
The What Podcast hosts obviously love Bonnaroo, and they're not the only ones; Jack Antonoff has played the fest numerous times, and is heading back to the Farm in 2022 both with his band Bleachers and as the architect of a 1984-themed SuperJam. On this episode of The What, Antonoff joins Brad to chat about his love for the festival and his plans for the special SuperJam. He also touches on Damon Albarn's recent remarks about Taylor Swift, and the craft of songwriting in general. Elsewhere in the episode, Brad and Barry discuss the Neil Young-Joe Rogan feud around Spotify, as well as camping at Bonnaroo. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:55) Lord Taco Went Camping (00:06:04) Which Was the Best Superjam? (00:13:56) The What Podcast Music Festival (00:15:50) Interview with Jack Antonoff (00:31:02) Outro ______
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| 28 Apr 2021 | The What Podcast Joins Consequence Podcast Network | 00:30:29 | |
If you believe there are Consequences for our actions, this should be good news. Brad and Barry are super excited to announce that The What Podcast is now part of the Consequence universe of podcasts. Plus, we debut our brand new theme song, which comes courtesy of *repeat repeat. ______
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| 07 Jun 2023 | Jim James Looks Back on My Morning Jacket’s Legendary 2004 Bonnaroo Show | 00:46:18 | |
The 2004 My Morning Jacket show at Bonnaroo is legendary as the breakthrough show for the guys from Louisville, but also because it perfectly describes what Bonnaroo is all about – heat, rain, and a band giving everything it has to an adoring audience that is also weathering the elements. MMJ frontman Jim James joined Brad, Barry and Lord Taco on The What Podcast to talk about that iconic show and the live double album that’s due out next month in celebration of the set’s 20th anniversary. James also discusses the relationship that My Morning Jacket has with the festival, how important it has been to the band’s career arc, and their return to The Farm this year as part of their upcoming tour. Relive the legend of My Morning Jacket’s 2004 Bonnaroo set with Jim James on this week’s episode of The What Podcast, or you can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:10:53) Interview with Jim James (00:44:00) Outro ______
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| 25 Sep 2024 | Algorithms Are Hurting Music Festivals | 00:52:59 | |
It's the week of South Star Music Festival, and Barry and Bryan are gearing up to head to Huntsville, while Russ, unfortunately, has to miss out due to a wedding. To make matters worse, the news that Tom Morello is replacing Jane's Addiction only deepens his FOMO. Thanks to The What Podcast's roving correspondent Trevin, the trio also gets some insight into the Bourbon and Beyond festival, which took place this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Finally, the episode dives into the heart of the discussion: how algorithms are reshaping the festival experience. Are festivalgoers still discovering new music at large events like Bonnaroo, or are they just attending for their favorite headliners? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. Are you Ready to ROO? The What Podcast wants to send you to the Farm to experience a magical weekend of music, fun, and friendship at Bonnaroo! You'll witness round-the-clock entertainment from over 100 artists! We've got 4-day tickets and a camping pass for you and a guest. Visit thewhat.co/win for details. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:19) South Star updates (00:14:16) Bourbon and Beyond (00:26:53) Algorithms are hurting music festivals (00:52:06) Outro ______
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| 14 Dec 2022 | We Make Our Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Wishlist | 00:54:03 | |
Part of any good holiday season tradition is the making of a wishlist. Usually it’s for what gifts Santa (read: your relatives) can get you, but on this episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco get together and lay out their wishlists of what acts they hope to see on The Farm at Bonnaroo 2023. Barry’s picks should surprise no one (My Morning Jacket are perennial favorites!), while Brad pulled out some big, big long shots (do SAULT even perform live?!). Meanwhile, Lord Taco went deep, all the way back to his own curated What Podcast Mixtape - how about a Pet Shop Boys Superjam?! Listen now to hear what other bands are on the hosts’ wishlists for Bonnaroo 2023. Then, please make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:43) Latest Bonnaroo News (00:12:48) Our Bonaroo Wish List (00:43:12) Other Festival News (00:46:46) The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie Tour (00:47:46) Email from a listener (00:51:43) Bus News (00:53:30) Outro ______
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| 30 Nov 2022 | Insights into Booking a Music Festival: High Five Clip | 00:16:22 | |
How do bands get booked at major festivals like Bonnaroo? Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco traveled to Knoxville in 2020 to talk to the guys that actually put together the lineups to find out. In this High Five Clip from The What Podcast, hear AC Entertainment’s Lead Booker Bryan Benson and Vice-President of Booking Stephen Greene discuss how Roo comes together. They also discuss what happens when they book a band, like say Mumford & Sons, to a smaller stage, and they suddenly blow up. Find out what happened on today's High Five Clip, and then listen to the full original episode here and the full original part 2 episode here. Please remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:23) Clip from Stephen and Bryan from AC Entertainment (00:10:47) Outro ______
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| 05 Apr 2023 | Talking Bonnaroo with RooHamm | 01:22:34 | |
On this week’s episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are joined by fellow Roovian podcasters Hamm1 (Parker) and Hamm3 (Michael) from the RooHamm Podcast. The gang gush over all of the available details for this year’s Bonnaroo, run through the different hype levels of each host, and discuss what makes camping at a music festival so great. Don’t forget, The What Podcast’s 2023 Bonnaroo ticket giveaway is still ongoing! The gang has two general admission wristbands and a car camping pass up for grabs. All you need to do is call (423) 667-7877 (that’s HAD-MOR-RUSS) and leave a voicemail about why you love Bonnaroo, any standout stories, or why you want to go this year. The best voicemails will be played on the show, and one winner will take home the grand prize. For more details, visit thewhat.co/win. Listen to The What and RooHammcast collide above. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Be sure to follow RooHamm on Twitter and check out their podcast. And do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:48) Bryan Stone hates everything (00:04:37) Barry learns new nomenclature (00:06:01) Our Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway (00:07:18) Power Trip Festival (00:10:12) Big Ears Festival (00:14:08) Russ' Bus News (00:18:43) Michael and Parker from RooHamm (00:58:43) The Origins of Camp Nutbutter (01:05:29) When did Bonnaroo click for you? (01:12:11) Real Beer or Fake Beer? (01:15:23) Final Thoughts (01:19:27) Our Bonnaroo Advice (01:21:16) Outro ______
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| 27 Oct 2021 | Durand Jones and The Indications Singer/Drummer Aaron Frazer joins The What Podcast | 01:16:04 | |
Durand Jones and The Indications singer/songwriter/musician Aaron Frazer tells Brad and Barry of The What Podcast that working with the band and releasing his own solo album is sort of like being a Marvel superhero: there is plenty of work for everyone. ______
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| 15 Mar 2023 | Beach Weather on Reuniting After “Sex, Drugs, Etc.” Took Off | 00:53:48 | |
Every band has the story of how they came to be, and Beach Weather is no different. Band members Nick Santino and Reeve Powers sit down with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to chat about how the band had been broken up when their 2016 song Sex, Drugs, Etc. suddenly began attracting new attention. Now back together, the band has taken advantage of the unexpected hit. They’re touring the country and stopping at big-name festivals like Shaky Knees. The band gives The What Podcast the whole story. Listen as Nick and Reeve of Beach Weather dive into Sex, Drugs, Etc. and more. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:20) Is Bonnaroo selling out? (00:02:08) Bourbon and Beyond (00:06:57) Okeechobee death (00:07:49) Pilgrimage Festival (00:09:54) Outside Lands (00:11:46) Interview with Nick and Reeve from Beach Weather (00:52:44) Outro ______
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| 06 Sep 2023 | Remembering Jimmy Buffett | 00:38:46 | |
Jimmy Buffett was a last-minute edition to the Bonnaroo lineup in 2009 after he reportedly reached out to organizers asking to be added. For Brad and Barry, it was a perfect example of the festival being flexible and a great opportunity for them to see an act they would not have otherwise seen. On this episode of The What Podcast, the crew honor the iconic singer-songwriter, who passed away on September 2nd at 76. Elsewhere in the episode, we discuss which festivals we are going to this month. Barry and Lord Taco are headed back to Moon River in Chattanooga, and Brad will attend Riot Fest in Chicago for the first time. Also, we find out how Brad really feels about Buc-ee's. Listen to The What Podcast this week or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:25) Moon River (00:08:28) Riot Fest (00:10:47) Jimmy Buffett (00:30:40) Bus Update (00:35:06) Coming Up ______
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Recalls Being on Game of Thrones: High Five Clip | 00:06:42 | |
It’s no secret that the music business is a wild industry, but every now and then it comes with its perks. On this High Five Clip from The What Podcast, Brann Dailor of Mastodon tells the story of how the band managed to appear as extras on HBO’s legendary drama Game of Thrones. Making a pair of cameos in two different seasons, Dailor explains how the opportunity arose, the band’s reaction, and what it was like portraying a wilding. “I looked over and I saw Bill [Kelliher], my guitar player, was asleep in the mud,” Dailor recalled. “And we were about to have our cue that we were supposed to get up, and I think that he woke up at the last second. Otherwise, he was about to be that guy amongst hundreds of extras that were laying in the mud.” Listen to The What Podcast chatting with Brann Dailor here or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the original episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:30) Brann Dailor on Game of Thrones (00:04:50) Outro ______
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| 20 Apr 2022 | We Enlist in Pondo's Army | 00:59:23 | |
What happens when you randomly decide to don a Viking hat with horns and a giant clock around your neck while attending Bonnaroo? People want to hang out with you of course. Pondo joins Barry and Lord Taco on The What Podcast to explain the origins of Pondo's Army. ______
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| 15 Nov 2023 | Bonnaroo 2024 News and Rumors | 00:55:35 | |
It has been far too long since the gang got together to talk ‘roo. Luckily, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are back for another edition of The What Podcast, this time to discuss the future of Bonnaroo and predict what the 2024 edition of the festival might have in store. As well as discussing the latest Bonnaroo news, they extend congratulations to the guests they have had on the show who have been recently nominated for Grammy Awards, such as Noah Kahan, Larkin Poe, and The War & Treaty. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:43) Bonnaroo Dates Announced (00:07:32) Rumor Season (00:11:49) Price Increases (00:27:49) Concerts we attended (00:43:40) Win merch from Consequence (00:44:56) Grammy nominations (00:53:46) Outro ______
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| 21 Feb 2023 | Moon River 2023 Lineup: First Impressions | 00:41:26 | |
While Brad is away celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Barry and Lord Taco get an exclusive first look Moon River Festival’s 2023 lineup on this week’s episode of The What Podcast. A two-day event going down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, there’s a lot about this year’s Moon River that excites the The What Podcast crew. With Caamp and Hozier topping out the stacked lineup, Barry and Lord Taco find this crop of artists to be quite impressive. Bonnaroo fans and longtime listeners in particular are sure to recognize a number of names, including past The What Podcast guests like Larkin Poe and First Aid Kit. With lineups like this, the crew is about ready to put Moon River on their festival calendar. Listen above as they break down the lineup as well as revisit a 2019 interview with festival founder Drew Holcomb. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube, and you can also listen to our full interview with Drew Holcomb from 2019. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:25) The Moon River Lineup (00:27:42) Interview Clip with Drew Holcomb (00:34:12) Episode Wrap-Up (00:39:39) Ticket Giveaway (00:40:12) Outro ______
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| 22 Sep 2021 | The What Podcast: Fake Or Festival? | 00:46:15 | |
Keeping up with which festivals are happening and which are being canceled or postponed can be difficult enough, but Brad, Barry and Lord Taco have a little fun on The What Podcast playing Fake or Festival, a game that asks which is real and which is made up. ______
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Angel Saint Queen on Going from Bonnaroo Fans to Performers | 00:29:17 | |
On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Lord Taco sit down on The Farm with Maddie Bouton and Becca Castle of Angel Saint Queen to talk about their relationship with Bonnaroo, their music, and more. Bouton and Castle are long-time Roovians, boasting experience as both attendees and event staff. Now, in 2023, they can add “performer” to that list of titles, as this year saw the Bonnaroo debut of their indie rock project Angel Saint Queen. Barry and Lord Taco dive into their journey to the stage and all the crazy feelings that came along with it. Listen to Barry and Lord Taco of The What Podcast with Angel Saint Queen or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Photo by: David Bruce ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:40) Angel Saint Queen Interview (00:26:44) Outro ______
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| 26 Feb 2025 | Camping at Bonnaroo: Must-Know Updates and New Amenities for 2025 | 01:26:26 | |
Bonnaroo isn't just about the music - camping is a huge part of the experience, and that's the focus of this week's episode of The What Podcast. Listeners recently submitted their top camping questions on our Discord server, and we brought in Brad Parker, Festival Director for C3 Presents, to get the answers straight from the source. Brad breaks down the biggest updates for 2025, including improved amenities, new camping options, re-entry policies, and safety enhancements. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned Roo veteran, this episode is packed with must-know info to help you prepare for the farm. But that’s not all! We also break some news about the brand-new Infinity Stage coming to Bonnaroo and its location on The Farm, plus we dive into the "Roo Clues" that Shaky Knees has been teasing about their lineup. Huge thanks to Brad for joining us and answering so many listener questions - this episode is jam-packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Listen to the full episode of The What Podcast with Brad Parker here, or watch it on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to The What Podcast, and do us a solid by rating and reviewing the show! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:17) Brad's grievances (00:13:28) Camping at Bonnaroo (00:21:20) Single-day tickets (00:26:57) Moon Colony (00:31:47) Re-entry policy and fee (00:37:19) Changing accommodations and transferring passes (00:43:33) RV parking (00:46:59) How to park closest to Centeroo (00:49:03) What time do gates open on Tuesday (00:52:17) Groop camping additions (00:53:34) Day parking (00:55:51) Horse patrols and extra security (01:06:14) Brad's camping hacks and how to stay cool (01:09:44) Prescription medications (01:12:45) Infinity Stage (01:14:11) Has anyone bought the Insider package? (01:18:16) Billy Strings in Nashville (01:21:39) Shaky Knees dropping clues (01:24:53) Outro ______
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| 21 Feb 2024 | Finding Hidden Gems on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup | 00:55:13 | |
On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan bring back one of their favorite games — Bonnaroulette! The three hosts gather to load up their wheel with a bunch of Bonnaroo acts they know nothing about… nothing about yet, that is. As the wheel spins, the gang goes on a journey of musical discovery, looking at bands like Half Moon Run, Cigarettes After Sex, Geese, Teezo Touchdown, Neal Francis, and, uh, Neil Frances. Follow along with Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify playlist. Listen here, or watch the episode on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:54) Bonnaroulette (00:09:17) Geese (00:16:21) Half Moon Run (00:23:37) Cigarettes After Sex (00:30:38) Teezo Touchdown (00:37:54) Neal Francis/Neil Frances (00:46:47) Ticket Giveaway (00:54:33) Outro ______
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| 12 Apr 2023 | Outeroo Plaza Lineup and Your Favorite Bonnaroo Memories | 00:48:06 | |
The Outeroo Plaza lineup is officially out, and Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast are here to help break it down. From the Pride Parade with Big Freedia and Cimafunk and drag artist Twink Trash (in Tennessee, mind you), to the Hogslop String Band and Sonalee Rashatwar (The Fat Sex Therapist), the trio look at the “big step forward” for the Plaza programming. Elsewhere in the episode, Barry and Lord Taco talk about a surprising new Bonnaroo connection to Star Wars: Lizzo and Jack Black guest star on The Mandalorian (hint: Brad didn't watch it). The crew also explore some of the voicemails they’ve started to receive from their Bonnaroo ticket giveaway, which features listeners’ favorite Bonnaroo stories and memories. Want a chance at nabbing those free passes for yourself? All you need to do is call (423) 667-7877 (that’s HAD-MOR-RUSS) and leave a voicemail about why you love Bonnaroo, any standout stories, or why you want to go this year. The best voicemails will be played on the show, and one winner will take home the grand prize. For more details, visit thewhat.co/win. Listen to The What Podcast discuss the Outeroo lineup here, and you can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:32) Coachella Week 1 (00:02:55) Lizzo and Jack Black in Star Wars (00:07:20) Outeroo Lineup Released (00:20:10) Voicemail 1 (00:31:38) Voicemail 2 (00:36:42) Voicemail 3 (00:40:55) Stories about Brad (00:47:18) Outro ______
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| 08 Sep 2021 | The Aftermath of Bonnaroo's Cancellation on The What Podcast | 00:46:45 | |
A week ago, we were supposed to be getting ready to return to Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo. Instead, Hurricane Ida rolled through and cancelled everyone's plans. Okay, so we saw the storm coming, but we didn't anticipate it coming like this. We certainly didn't think "too much water" would be the reason Bonnaroo wouldn't happen for the second year in a row. After the year we've had, who did? With what should have been 'Roo weekend behind us, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast gather again to discuss whether the cancellation of Bonnaroo was the right call, how people made the best of the situation, and where things might go from here. ______
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| 18 May 2022 | Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts for 2022 | 01:12:14 | |
From camping to showering tips to what to bring and not to bring, Bonnaroo veterans Brad, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast offer some of their Do's and Don'ts for how to do Roo. Once those are secure, Bonnaroo veterans and The What hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco have plenty of tips. From camping etiquette to showering tips, self-care advice to packing lists, the trio of longtime Camp Nutbutter residents share their knowledge of Roo do's and don'ts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:1:49) Barry's Post Office Story (00:8:23) Lord Taco's Free Car (00:9:42) Brad Interviews Arcade Fire (00:18:18) DO NOT Go Hard on Thursday (00:20:53) DO Start Hydrating/Walking Now (00:22:53) DO NOT Put Your Wristband On Early (00:24:05) DO NOT Hook Up at Bonnaroo (00:24:17) DO Bring Stupid, DO NOT Be Stupid (00:28:50) DO Plan, but DO NOT Overplan (00:30:54) DO NOT Stick to a Schedule (00:31:49) DO Bring Stickers or Trinkets to Exchange (00:33:31) DO NOT Worry about coming alone (00:33:51) DO NOT Use Your Phone Too Much (00:36:08) DO Share With Your Neighbors (00:37:12) DO Familiarize Yourself With Landmarks (00:39:24) DO Something Nice For Someone Every Day (00:43:46) DO See Something Not On Your List (00:44:17) DO Start Compiling Camping Gear (00:47:21) DO Assemble and Check Your Tent at Home (00:48:18) DO Plan for Extra Days This Year (00:48:50) DO Plan on Campground Activities (00:51:09) DO Use a Yoga Wheel (00:51:32) DO Dress for Comfort (00:54:22) DO Bring Essential Oils (00:55:29) DO Prepare For Cold Nights and Rain (00:56:18) DO NOT Bring a Lot to Carry Into Centeroo (00:56:46) DO Consider a Locker in Centeroo (00:57:55) DO Use Baby Powder or Gold Bond (01:00:44) DO Use Toothpaste Tablets (01:01:28) DO NOT Bring Ice, DO Freeze Water Bottles (01:02:44) DO Take a Late Night Shower (01:03:13) DO Bring Soap and Shampoo (01:05:08) DO Start Buying Stuff Now (01:08:48) DO NOT Buy a Disposable Camera (01:10:30) Outro ______
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| 01 Nov 2023 | Looking Back at a Conversation with Grace Potter: High Five Clip | 00:06:24 | |
Multi-time Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival performer Grace Potter knows what the festival is all about. Having made appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016, she is a bonafide veteran of the circuit. Along with appearing as a solo act, she has also been to the festival with her former band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. In a flashback segment with The What Podcast, though, she takes the talk away from Bonnaroo, speaking on how much difficult it was to shoot the video for her 2021 song “Release.” She then goes on to explain how director Catherine Fordham helped shape the video around the album, Daylight. She also speaks on what it is like to be a “guinea pig” for other musicians. Listen to The What Podcast chatting with Grace Potter or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the full 2021 episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:30) High Five Clip with Grace Potter (00:06:08) Outro ______
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| 09 Jul 2022 | The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All | 00:19:38 | |
The What Podcast wraps up their three-part interview series from Bonnaroo 2022 with The Backseat Lovers. The Utah indie outfit joined Barry and Lord Taco immediately following their This Tent set on Saturday. Though their set had been delayed because of technical difficulties, The Backseat Lovers hit the stage with a fury and easily won the crowd over. The quartet talk about what it's like when things don't go as planned, playing festivals, and even tease new music. Listen to the whole episode now, or watch the interview straight from The Farm over at YouTube. If you missed it, don't forget to check out The What Podcast's full recap of Bonnaroo 2022, as well as interviews with CHVRCHES and Briston Maroney. Photo by David Bruce ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:11:03) Interview with The Backseat Lovers (00:16:50) Outro ______
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Noah Kahan on Being Honest About Mental Health: High Five Clip | 00:07:20 | |
Since singer-songwriter Noah Kahan last joined The What Podcast, he’s been all over the place. From being selected as a Shaky Knees headliner to guesting on SNL, it’s been nothing but onwards and upwards for the artist. On this High Five Clip, Kahan talks with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco ahead of his appearance at Bonnaroo 2023. Kahan talks about how important it is to be honest about mental health, as well as how much it means to him that his songs might be able to help someone in need. In particular, he goes into the difficulties of actually opening up. “It’s like a bunch of people telling you that at the bottom of a pit of fire, there’s a big cushion,” he says. “You have to trust yourself to jump into it, but all you know is the fire, and all you can see is the fire, and all these people are like, ‘I promise you that there’s a big pillow at the bottom.’ It takes a long time for people to make that fall, it takes an incredible amount of trust to tell someone how you’re feeling.” Listen to The What Podcast chat with Noah Kahan here or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the original episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:31) Clip with Noah Kahan (00:05:29) Outro ______
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| 01 Dec 2021 | The War on Drugs Discuss I Don't Live Here Anymore, Perform Four Songs | 01:09:01 | |
The War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel joins Brad from The What Podcast for a special interview about the band's new album, I Don't Live Here Anymore. In addiction to discussing the progression from the TWOD's previous full-length, A Deeper Understanding, Granduciel is joined by his bandmates for a four-song performance. In this exclusive set, The War on Drugs perform the new LP's "Change," “Old Skin,” “Occasional Rain," and the title track. Elsewhere in the episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco talk the latest Bonnaroo news and Peter Jackson's new Beatles documentary Get Back. Listen now, and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:09) Latest Bonnaroo News (00:16:49) The Beatles Documentary (00:30:24) Interview with Adam Granduciel from The War on Drugs (00:46:22) "Change" Performed by The War on Drugs (00:52:29) "Old Skin" Performed by The War on Drugs (00:57:48) "Occasional Rain" Performed by The War on Drugs (01:02:47) "I Don't Live Here Anymore" Performed by The War on Drugs (01:08:43) Outro ______
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| 14 Jun 2023 | Re:SET Festival and Why You Need to Watch Noah Kahan at Bonnaroo: High Five Clip | 00:14:37 | |
Roovians… it’s time. It’s finally Bonnaroo Week! We made it, and we have your can’t miss set of Bonnaroo 2023: Noah Kahan. Lord Taco is already on The Farm, so Brad and Barry hop on for a quick meeting to preview the weekend and chat about the traveling Re:SET concert series. The two also revisit their Noah Kahan interview from earlier this year in a special Bonnaroo week High Five Clip. After hearing their discussion, and checking out his music, Kahan will undoubtedly jump up to the top of your Bonnaroo 2023 must-see list. Listen to Brad and Barry chat about Re:SET and Noah Kahan, or watch it via YouTube. Also be sure to check out the full interview with Noah Kahan. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) Re:SET Festival (00:05:08) Introducing Noah Kahan (00:09:19) Noah Kahan Interview (00:14:20) Outro ______
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| 18 Sep 2024 | South Star Picks, Pearl Jam in NYC, and Barry's New Look | 00:43:39 | |
The What Podcast is back after taking a couple of weeks off! What have we been up to? Find out how Bryan's trip to NYC to see Pearl Jam went, and why Barry is wearing those ridiculous sunglasses. We also take the time to make our picks for South Star Festival, coming up soon in Huntsville, AL. Note that we recorded this before the news broke that Jane's Addiction was cancelling the rest of their tour. At this point, a replacement has not been announced yet. Finally, we look ahead to some upcoming events and the start of the Bonnaroo 2025 rumor season! Join the Discord, follow Lord Taco on Twitch, and subscribe to the StoneOnAir Podcast! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:11) What Russ has been up to (00:10:59) South Star picks (00:22:55) Warped Tour coming back (00:24:18) Happy Birthday Barry (00:26:21) Bryan's trip to NYC (00:37:47) Bryan's trip to the caverns (00:39:59) Wrapping up and looking ahead (00:42:18) Outro ______
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| 31 Jul 2024 | GWAR Invades Bonnaroo 2024 and We Remember Woodstock '99 | 01:24:35 | |
There's no band like GWAR and they did Bonnaroo right. From crew sacrifices to tea parties, these intergalactic warriors partied hard and put on an amazing late-night show, complete with their trademark blood. In this episode we debut our interview with their new guitarist Grodius Maximus. Also joining us is our campmate Elizabeth Thorpe, a photographer who got to shoot some amazing sets at Bonnaroo 2024, including GWAR while wearing our Never Not Great t-shirt! Later in the episode, Beth and Bryan reminisce about Woodstock '99 since they both attended 25 years ago. Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here or watch it on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen. Thumbnail photo: Elizabeth Thorpe ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:14) GWAR at Bonnaroo (00:06:20) Interview with Grodius Maximus (00:11:19) Beth at GWAR (00:25:02) Beth's Bonnaroo story (00:42:09) Bryan and Beth (00:47:40) Woodstock '99 (01:15:34) Favorite Shows (01:22:49) Outro ______
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