EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 33 MIN
On The Call Log: Brad Parker, From a Cold Email to Running One of the Most Iconic Festivals in the World
from The Call Log with Warner Bailey · host Warner Bailey
In this episode of The Call Log, Mark Indelicato (Damien from Hacks!) reads fan submitted assistant stories. Warner Bailey then heads to Nashville to sit down with Brad Parker, VP of Talent & Festival Programming at C3 Presents and the force behind Bonnaroo. Brad shares how a college class—and a cold email—kickstarted a career that’s taken him from radio intern to running one of the country’s most beloved festivals. He opens up about his first (very unofficial) Bonnaroo, how a Foo Fighters set became a personal turning point, how he dealt with this year's unexpected cancellation, and why staying curious has been key to his success. The two talk leadership, mentorship, and the surprising upside of assistant-level jobs. Plus: ICP before Luke Combs, N*SYNC puppet memories, and why a missing bandana nearly broke the internet. Get on the guest list. AvA Newsletter AvA Instagram AvA TikTok AvA LinkedIn
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In this episode of The Call Log, Mark Indelicato (Damien from Hacks!) reads fan submitted assistant stories. Warner Bailey then heads to Nashville to sit down with Brad Parker, VP of Talent & Festival Programming at C3 Presents and the force behind Bonnaroo. Brad shares how a college class—and a cold email—kickstarted a career that’s taken him from radio intern to running one of the country’s most beloved festivals. He opens up about his first (very unofficial) Bonnaroo, how a Foo Fighters set became a personal turning point, how he dealt with this year's unexpected cancellation, and why staying curious has been key to his success. The two talk leadership, mentorship, and the surprising upside of assistant-level jobs. Plus: ICP before Luke Combs, N*SYNC puppet memories, and why a missing bandana nearly broke the internet. Get on the guest list. AvA Newsletter AvA Instagram AvA TikTok AvA LinkedIn
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