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The What Podcast — 299 episodes

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It's Bonnaroo Week! Hype, Stories & Last-Minute Tips

2

What Everyone Forgets to Pack at Bonnaroo — and Where to Get It

3

The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy Has a Story You Haven't Heard

4

Bonnaroo's New Festival Director Told Us What's Really Changing in 2026

5

Noah Kahan Told Us This Before He Was A Bonnaroo Headliner

6

Don't Go to Bonnaroo Without These Tips

7

Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What’s Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)

8

2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must‑Sees)

9

Flying to Bonnaroo: What You Actually Need to Bring

10

Inside Soberoo: Bonnaroo's Sober Community with Founder Patrick Whelan

11

86 Days to Bonnaroo, Start Your Prep Now

12

Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story

13

Bonnaroo Adds Sunrise Sets...and Barry Makes His Most Embarrassing Mistake Yet

14

Why Bourbon & Beyond Might Have the Best Lineup of 2026

15

Bonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage)

16

Okay...We Were Wrong About Geese

17

Most People Aren't Physically Ready for Bonnaroo… Are You?

18

Bonnaroo 2026: Why Ticket Deals Are Dropping Now

19

Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries

20

There Is No Bonnaroo Without Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead

21

We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard

22

Bonnaroo Isn’t About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner’s Don't-Miss Picks

23

Bonnaroo Veterans React to the 2026 Lineup (What Stands Out)

24

Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup Breakdown with Cory & Tuba: Early Release, Big Changes, and What to Expect

25

Bonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown

26

Bonnaroo 2026 Updates: Farm Improvements and New Clues

27

Inside Bonnaroo 2026: Clues, Presale News... and a Trip to Mexico City?!

28

Why You Should Attend a Mexican Music Festival

29

CaveFest 2025: Exploring the Underground Magic of The Caverns

30

Moon River Festival Sets Sail: Why Chattanooga's Beloved Fest Is Moving to a Cruise Ship

31

Inside Bonnaroo's Planet Roo: Shower The People's Mission Radiates Positivity

32

Shaky Knees 2025 vs. IBMA Chattanooga: Live from the Red Carpet + Bilmuri Interview

33

From Bonnaroo to Seattle: A 90s Grunge Pilgrimage

34

Red Rocks, My Morning Jacket, and Bonnaroo Stories: RooHamm & Roo Bus Catch-Up

35

The Tragic Origin of Devo: From Kent State to Shaky Knees 2025

36

Kyle Hollingsworth Interview: String Cheese Incident, New Music & Craft Beer

37

Why Bonnaroo Feels Like Home: Fans Share Their Stories & Memories

38

Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions

39

Is Rock Music Dead? Analyzing the Bonnaroo Census & Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy

40

Bonnaroo 2026: The Comeback and the Cutbacks

41

Bonnaroo 2026 Dates & Location: Everything We Know About the Return

42

How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo

43

Bonnaroo's Survey Questions and hey, nothing's Big Summer

44

What's next for Bonnaroo?

45

When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 Cancellation

46

Bonnaroo Week Begins: Packing, Travel, Weather Prep & More!

47

Bonnaroo Prep: Last-Minute Tips, Packing Hacks & Bryan's Festival Picks

48

Lord Taco's Bonnaroo 2025 Picks and an Encounter with "The Dancing Man"

49

Barry’s Bonnaroo 2025 Picks: What to See, Where to Be

50

The Bonnaroo 2025 Bandana Debate: What Fans Are Saying

51

Planning Your Perfect Bonnaroo Week: Packing Tips, Schedule Strategies & Survival Guide

52

Inside Hinterland: Sam Summers on Festival Challenges and the 90-Degree Guarantee

53

Ultimate Bonnaroo Camp Prep: Packing, Planning, and Survival Tips

54

Bonnaroo 2025 Schedule Breakdown: Highlights, Conflicts & Surprises

55

Dogs in a Pile Talk Bonnaroo 2025 Debut, Jam Band Roots, and Songwriting with Tom Marshall

56

World of Bluegrass comes to Chattanooga and the Latest Bonnaroo 2025 News

57

Bonnaroo 2025 Countdown: Ticket Sales Update & Our Lineup Deep Dive

58

And the Bonnaroo 2025 Ticket Winner is...

59

5 Years After COVID: How Bonnaroo Survived & Came Back Stronger

60

Bonnaroo's Infamous "Squarch": The Full Story with Tim "Tuba" Smith

61

Bonnaroo Community Spotlight: How Church Boners Became a Festival Family

62

Camping at Bonnaroo: Must-Know Updates and New Amenities for 2025

63

Top Bonnaroo 2025 Acts You Can't Miss

64

Reliving Bonnaroo's Best Shows and the Latest Festival News

65

3000 Miles to Bonnaroo: A Solo Traveler's Experience from Ireland

66

The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories

67

How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo Experience with Soberoo

68

Is Bonnaroo 2025's Lineup Better Than 2020?

69

Bonnaroo 2025 First Impressions: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, and more!

70

Essential Vinyl Picks, Bonnaroo News, and Holiday Celebrations

71

Van Life, EDM Culture, and Bonnaroo 2025

72

Bonnaroo 2025 Hype: Tipper Confirmed + Nashville Meetup!

73

How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination

74

Who's Headlining Bonnaroo 2025? We Make Our Guesses

75

What’s Next for Bonnaroo in 2025?

76

Exit 111 Five Years Later, Hangout Fest, and Hulaween

77

Beyond South Star: Huntsville's Unique Vision for Cultivating a Music Scene

78

Music and Mud: Tom Morello's Epic South Star Performance with Jim Striker

79

South Star to Couch Star – Hurricane Helene Brings Us Together for a Bonnaroo Reunion

80

Algorithms Are Hurting Music Festivals

81

South Star Picks, Pearl Jam in NYC, and Barry's New Look

82

Bonnaroo 2025 News and Speculation

83

Behind the Scenes of South Star Festival with Cory Smith of C3 Presents

84

Bonnaroo First-Timers: Abbey's Tips for an Unforgettable Experience

85

Chappell Roan at Lollapalooza and Major Festival Updates

86

GWAR Invades Bonnaroo 2024 and We Remember Woodstock '99

87

Bonnaroo 2024 Roundup with Roo Bus and Friends

88

Dead & Co. at the Sphere and Happy Landing at Bonnaroo 2024

89

Bonnaroo 2024 Recap Part 2 with Michigander

90

Say She She Takes On Bonnaroo 2024 as Festival First-Timers

91

Best Bonnaroo Ever? Bonnaroo 2024 Recap and Review

92

It's Finally Here! Last Minute Bonnaroo Tips

93

Bonnaroo 2024 Do's and Don'ts, Tips and Tricks (Part 2)

94

Bonnaroo 2024 Do's and Don'ts, Tips and Tricks (Part 1)

95

Barry's Must-See Artists for Bonnaroo 2024

96

Lord Taco's Top Picks for Bonnaroo 2024 and This Year's Reddaroo Beer

97

Bryan Stone's Ideal Schedule for Bonnaroo 2024

98

Declining Festival Sales and Celebrity Sighting Etiquette

99

Chatting with Our Bonnaroo 2024 Ticket Giveaway Winner

100

Staying Sober and Finding Support at Bonnaroo

101

Mapping Out the Highlights and Conflicts of the Bonnaroo 2024 Schedule

102

Diving into EDM on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup Part 2

103

Bonnaroo's 2024 Outeroo Lineup and Television's Richard Lloyd Reflects on Marquee Moon

104

Diving into EDM on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup

105

Even More Fan Suggestions for the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup

106

Fans' Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup Recommendations

107

Finding Hidden Gems on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup

108

Bonnaroo Day Passes and Tales from Bourbon & Beyond

109

Toasting the Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Lineup

110

Why Moon River Festival Is Skipping 2024

111

Behind Bonnaroo's 2024 Lineup with C3 Presents (Part 2)

112

Behind Bonnaroo's 2024 Lineup with C3 Presents (Part 1)

113

Bonnaroo 2024 First Impressions: Chili Peppers, Post Malone, and Emo SuperJam

114

Tales from The Farm with Festival Photographer Yvonne Gougelet

115

Tales from The Farm with Bonnaroo Attendee Cassie

116

Danny Clinch on Photographing Bruce Springsteen and Getting Radiohead to Play Bonnaroo

117

Noah Kahan on Being Honest About Mental Health: High Five Clip

118

Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Recalls Being on Game of Thrones: High Five Clip

119

The TOTEM Foundation and How Bonnaroo Can Change Lives

120

Bonnaroo 2024 News and Rumors

121

The Origins of the Bonnaroo Beer Exchange: High Five Clip

122

Looking Back at a Conversation with Grace Potter: High Five Clip

123

Booking Bonnaroo with AC Entertainment: High Five Clip

124

Khruangbin on Paul McCartney and Turning Bad into Good: High Five Clip

125

Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce

126

Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival

127

Noah Cyrus on Her Family, Her Songwriting, and More

128

Judah & The Lion Return to Moon River Festival

129

Remembering Jimmy Buffett

130

RÜFÜS DU SOL's Tyrone Lindqvist on Saving the Band with Sobriety: High Five Clip

131

Angel Saint Queen on Going from Bonnaroo Fans to Performers

132

On The Farm: Thee Sacred Souls at Bonnaroo 2023

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Talking Bonnaroo 2023 with Bryan Stone and Evan Bonnaroo

134

Bonnaroo 2023 Recap and Roundup: MMJ, Foo Fighters, Korn, and More

135

Re:SET Festival and Why You Need to Watch Noah Kahan at Bonnaroo: High Five Clip

136

Bonnaroo 2023 Do's and Don'ts

137

Jim James Looks Back on My Morning Jacket’s Legendary 2004 Bonnaroo Show

138

Brad's Ideal Schedule for Bonnaroo 2023

139

Lord Taco’s Top Picks for Bonnaroo 2023

140

Barry’s Must-See Artists for Bonnaroo 2023

141

Bonnaroo SuperJam Announced and Our First Episode Ever: High Five Clip

142

And the Bonnaroo Ticket Winner Is...

143

Outeroo Plaza Lineup and Your Favorite Bonnaroo Memories

144

Talking Bonnaroo with RooHamm

145

How to Start a Festival with Tom Russell of Governors Ball and Sound and Sound

146

Bonnaroo Plaza First Impressions and First Aid Kit: High Five Clip

147

Beach Weather on Reuniting After “Sex, Drugs, Etc.” Took Off

148

Breaking Down Merlefest

149

Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest

150

Moon River 2023 Lineup: First Impressions

151

The Revivalists Preview Their Bonnaroo Appearance and Talk "Kid"

152

Sylvan Esso on Their Bonnaroo SuperJam That Never Happened: High Five Clip

153

That Time Devon Gilfillian Almost Played Bonnaroo: High Five Clip

154

Bonnaroo Booker Bryan Benson Dives Deep into the 2023 Lineup

155

Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup First Impressions

156

Catching Up with *repeat repeat About Their New Album, Everyone Stop

157

Booking Agents’ Insights: High Five Clip

158

We Make Our Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Wishlist

159

Why the Farm is Never Not Great: High Five Clip

160

Insights into Booking a Music Festival: High Five Clip

161

Bonnaroo Ticketing and Camping Changes Questions Answered

162

Bonnaroo Ticketing and Camping Changes Are Coming

163

St. Paul and The Broken Bones on Their Game-Changing Letterman Performance: High Five Clip

164

St. Paul and The Broken Bones' Paul Janeway Got Peed on at Bonnaroo: High Five Clip

165

Bishop Briggs and the Topo Chico Tragedy of Bonnaroo '19: High Five Clip

166

The What Podcast Introduces High Five Clips

167

An Interview with Bonnaroo Co-Founder Ashley Capps: High Five Clip

168

Meeting Bill Murray and Interviewing Wild Rivers

169

Saving Moon River: How the Festival Overcame a Sunday Rainout

170

Mat Kearney Talks Cover Songs, His Career Journey, and More at Moon River Festival

171

Our Demands for Bonnaroo 2023

172

The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All

173

CHVRCHES on Playing Bonnaroo for the Third Time

174

Briston Maroney Talks Having His Dad at Bonnaroo '22 and Wristband Tan Lines

175

Bonnaroo 2022 Recap: The good, the challenging, and the best sets

176

The 'Roo Crew: The What Podcast Live Episode

177

We Make Our Bonnaroo 2022 Schedule Picks

178

Breaking Down Bonnaroo's 2022 Schedule

179

Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts for 2022

180

Superfly Co-Founder Rick Farman on the Origins and Future of Bonnaroo

181

Giving EDM at Bonnaroo Its Due

182

We Enlist in Pondo's Army

183

69 Days to Bonnaroo

184

Meet the Winner of Our Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

185

Sixthman VP Jeff Cuellar joins The What Podcast to Talk Bonnaroo, Cruise Festivals, and More

186

Gang of Youths and Spoon's Britt Daniel Talk Their New Albums

187

Trading Whiskey Shots for Ginger Shots: RÜFÜS DU SOL Joins The What Podcast

188

COIN on Returning to Bonnaroo in 2022

189

Jack Antonoff Talks Bonnaroo 2022 SuperJam, Damon Albarn on The What Podcast

190

Shipping Up to Boston Calling

191

2022 Festival Lineup Rankings: Coachella, Shaky Knees, Bonnaroo, and more

192

Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Reactions!

193

Moshing With Mastodon: Brann Dailor Joins The What Podcast

194

The War on Drugs Discuss I Don't Live Here Anymore, Perform Four Songs

195

The Aftermath of Astroworld and Our Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Predictions

196

Soul Singer Durand Jones Joins The What Podcast

197

Durand Jones and The Indications Singer/Drummer Aaron Frazer joins The What Podcast

198

The What Podcast at Austin City Limits 2021

199

The Evolution of the Live Show: Marc Myers Joins The What Podcast

200

The What Podcast: Fake Or Festival?

201

Sylvan Esso on the Bonnaroo Superjam That Wasn't

202

The Aftermath of Bonnaroo's Cancellation on The What Podcast

203

Khruangbin Discuss Preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 on The What Podcast

204

Bonnaroo's 2021 Schedule: The What Podcast's Barry's Picks

205

Bonnaroo’s 2021 Schedule: The What Podcast’s Lord Taco’s Picks

206

Bonnaroo's COVID-19 Safety Policies

207

The Aftermath of Lollapalooza on The What Podcast

208

The What Podcast on the Reality of Lollapalooza and Festivals Returning

209

From Real Estate to Roo: Cautious Clay Joins The What Podcast

210

Consequence Founder Alex Young Joins the What Podcast

211

Mt. Joy Answer Google's Questions on The What Podcast

212

The Odds and Ends of 2021 Music Festivals

213

Bonnaroo First Timers Checklist: Traveling, Camping, and More!

214

Cumulus' Troy Hanson Shares the Secret to Getting a Song on the Radio

215

What Makes A Hit Record?

216

A Touch of Grace

217

We Preview the 2021 Festival Season! Lollapalooza, Bottlerock, ACL Fest, Bonnaroo and more

218

Festival First Timers Part 2: Devon Gilfillian

219

Festival First Timers: Almost Monday

220

Sergio Vega of Deftones Joins The What Podcast

221

The What Podcast Joins Consequence Podcast Network

222

Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Announced! Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, and More!

223

Dominoes Falling?

224

We Talk with Booking Agents About Music Festivals

225

It's Time to Talk About Bonnaroo 2021

226

Briston Maroney

227

Hoop 'N Hollerin' – A Recap of Bonnaroo News

228

Virtual ROO-ALITY Weekend with Jeff Cuellar of AC Entertainment

229

Hamms Crossover with RooHamm and Roo Bus!

230

Bonnaroo Fantasy Draft

231

I Am Bonnaroo – The Work of David Bruce

232

Mitch Ryder

233

Leaked: A New Song by *repeat repeat

234

Bonnaroo 2021 or 2022?

235

The End of Season 3

236

Speakeasy-Roo with Roo Bus and Special Guests

237

Virtual Camp Nutbutter Part 3

238

EmiSunshine

239

Virtual Camp Nutbutter Part 2: Repeat Repeat

240

Virtual Camp Nutbutter Part 1: Jim Burruss

241

Bonnaroo Day

242

Force Majeure with Jeff Becker

243

The State of Live Music Venues: Interview with Chris Cobb of NIVA and Exit/In

244

Larkin Poe

245

Ed O'Brien (EOB) from Radiohead

246

Paradise Lost - John Prine and Bonnaroo

247

Bonnaroo and COVID-19: What's Next

248

Bonnaroo Sells Out: Ken Weinstein

249

Traveling to Bonnaroo: A Patreon Chat

250

Moon River with Drew Holcomb and AC Entertainment

251

Electric: Booking Bonnaroo's The Other/Plazas - Interview with C3 Presents

252

Lizzo

253

Lineup Behind the Scenes: Part 2

254

Lineup Behind The Scenes: Part 1

255

Bonnaroo 2020 Lineup Announced! Tool, Lizzo, Tame Impala, and More

256

Holiday Leftovers

257

2020 Changes

258

The Real Roo Bus Joins The What Podcast

259

2020 Predictions

260

Roo 2019

261

Ken Weinstein

262

Live from Camp Nutbutter

263

Live from Camp Reddaroo

264

Odds and Ends

265

Grand Ole Opry-Roo

266

Dos & Don’ts

267

Brad's Picks!

268

Barry’s Picks!

269

Vendors

270

Bonnaroo Gumbo

271

Schedule Day

272

The Who Stage

273

Rap & Hip Hop

274

Bonnaroo First Timers 2019

275

*repeat repeat

276

Walk The Moon

277

Jeff Cuellar of AC Entertainment

278

Lineup Day!

279

The Roo Tang Clan

280

Wish List & Roo Bus

281

Bonnaroo Recap

282

The War And Treaty

283

Repeat Repeat / Live from Camp Nutbutter

284

Live From Camp Nutbutter!

285

First Aid Kit

286

Barry’s Picks

287

Brad’s Picks

288

The Bonnaroo Beacon

289

Bonnaroo Vets

290

Bon Iver

291

St. Paul and the Broken Bones Part 2

292

St. Paul and the Broken Bones

293

Moon Taxi

294

Bonnaroo First Timers

295

The Revivalists

296

Ashley Capps

297

Sturgill Simpson

298

Anderson .Paak

299

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