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by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
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.
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It's Bonnaroo Week! We all got together at Lo Main in Chattanooga to get hyped, swap stories, and run through our last-minute tips before we all head to the farm. Joining us: Austin (aka Squeegee Guy), Tara, and Cassie.We get into going VIP, counting up our Bonnaroos (the math is harder than you'd think), taking family to the farm, staying safe out there, the shows we can't wait to see, and our final tips before we leave.SEE US LIVE AT BONNAROO 2026!The What Podcast is going LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 on the How Stage inside Planet Roo, Thursday at 4PM. Come see us on stage with special guests and giveaways.Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro It's Bonnaroo Week! The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo — Thursday 4PM, How Stage Is Bonnaroo VIP Worth It? How Many Bonnaroos Have We Done? (The Math Is Hard) Bringing Family & Kids to Bonnaroo Bonnaroo Safety & Harm Reduction Tips Must-See Bonnaroo 2026 Artists Last-Minute Bonnaroo Packing & Prep TipsLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe What Podcast on TikTokThe What Podcast LIVE in Planet Roo, Thursday 4:00 PMBonnaroo Isn't About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner's Don't-Miss PicksWhat Everyone Forgets to Pack at Bonnaroo - and Where to Get It______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
You packed for weeks. You made a list. And you're still going to forget something — everyone does. This week we sat down with Brendan from Mr. B's Festival Needs General Store, who's spent nearly 20 years watching festival-goers realize they left the most important thing at home. Toothbrush, pillow, tent poles, stakes, a power bank — Brendan's seen it all, and he tells us what people forget the most and how to make sure a missing item doesn't wreck your weekend.Mr. B's has two locations in the Bonnaroo campgrounds (Plaza 3 and Plaza 4) plus a spot inside the VIP lounge, open 24 hours from Wednesday through Monday. If you forgot it, they brought it. Even better — you can skip the on-site scramble entirely with Mr. B's Click & Collect: pre-order everything from tent packages to cases of water and pick it up when you arrive. The pre-order deadline is JUNE 7, so don't wait.Plus, before the interview we catch you up on the latest — the Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy clip that's now passed 4 million views, and the weather chatter that has everyone a little nervous (spoiler: don't panic). And don't forget — The What Podcast is going LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 on the How Stage inside Planet Roo, Thursday at 4PM. Come see us on stage with special guests and giveaways.Listen to this week's episode with Brendan from Mr. B's here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy Goes Viral The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 - 4PM Thursday Bonnaroo 2026 Weather: Should You Worry About Rain? What People Always Forget to Pack for Bonnaroo (Mr. B's General Store)LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe What Podcast on TikTokThe Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy Has a Story You Haven't HeardThe What Podcast LIVE in Planet Roo, Thursday 4:00 PMMr. B's Click and Collect: Pre-order before June 7th______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy is one of the biggest viral moments to come out of Bonnaroo 2025's cancellation and letdown, and this week we finally got the full story. Austin, the man behind the pool noodle who went viral squeegeeing mud during the Bonnaroo 2025 cancellation, joins The What Podcast to tell us how the video blew up across TikTok, and the unexpected twists that came from it — including how it's sending his mom and aunt to their first-ever Bonnaroo.Before the interview, we go into the latest festival news like the long lines of fans waiting to get into Griztronics at The Gorge last weekend. We also revisit a little of our interview last week with Bonnaroo's director and marketing manager Shelby and Cory.And don't forget — The What Podcast is going LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 on the How Stage inside Planet Roo, Thursday at 4PM. See us live on stage with special guests, and you could also win free giveaways from Lunchbox and an original I Am Bonnaroo print from photographer David Bruce!Listen to this week's episode with the Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro Griztronics at The Gorge: Long Lines, Heat & Refunds Bonnaroo 2026 Changes Recap The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 Interview: The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy Tells His StoryLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBonnaroo's New Festival Director Told Us What's Really Changing in 2026Follow Austin on TikTok______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
Less than three weeks to Bonnaroo 2026 and we got an exclusive interview with Bonnaroo's new Festival Director Shelby Goodsell and Marketing Manager Cory Smith to give us the most comprehensive inside look at what's changing, what's new, and what to expect on The Farm this year. We cover the Where Stage move, the campsite changes, the new Bonnie Roo's Sports Bar, Thursday's unprecedented all-in-one programming, the Grateful Dead tribute set, bandanas at the toll booths, and much more. If you're going to Bonnaroo 2026 this is the episode you cannot miss.Then don't forget, The What Podcast will be LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 on the How Stage inside Planet Roo, Thursday at 4PM. Come find us, hug and howdy, and maybe walk away with free giveaways from Lunchbox and an original I Am Bonnaroo print from David Bruce!Listen to this week's episode with Shelby and Cory here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro Bonnaroo 2026 Outeroo Schedule Revealed Bonnaroo Radio Returns in 2026 Bonnie Roo's Sports Bar - New for 2026 Bonnaroo Arch Playlist - Fans Choose This Year Bonnaroo Squeegee King Returns Interview: Bonnaroo Festival Director Shelby Goodsell & Marketing Manager Cory Smith The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo 2026 - How Stage, Planet Roo, Thursday 4PM OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEStoneOnAir: "Wishlist" on Pearl Jam RadioNoah Kahan Told Us This Before He Was A Bonnaroo HeadlinerBonnaroo's Infamous "Squarch": The Full Story with Tim "Tuba" SmithKen WeinsteinBonnaroo Community Spotlight: How Church Boners Became a Festival FamilyThere Is No Bonnaroo Without Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by <a href="https://linktr.
We're back with a jam-packed episode as Bonnaroo 2026 gets closer by the day. We are now less than 30 days away! First up, The What Podcast will be LIVE Bonnaroo this year! We'll be on the How Stage inside Planet Roo on Thursday at 4PM, and we want to see you there. Then we break down the newly announced Bonnaroo SuperJam lineup headlined by Kesha, and react to Noah Kahan's SNL performance.Then we sit down with Trevor and Miguel from Wooks Haven: two first-timers who attended their first Bonnaroo in 2024, got completely hooked, came back in 2025, and loved it so much they built something around it. Their story is proof that it doesn't matter how many times you've been, Bonnaroo gets you every time. We wrap things up with a look back at our 2023 interview with Noah Kahan, who just performed on SNL and Tiny Desk and is now headlining Bonnaroo 2026. We had him before he blew up, and it's a powerful interview you don't want to miss!Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro The What Podcast Live at Bonnaroo 2026 Bonnaroo SuperJam Lineup Revealed feat. Kesha Noah Kahan on SNL Wooks Haven Interview Outro Noah Kahan Interview: Before He Was A Bonnaroo HeadlinerLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODENoah Kahan on SNLNoah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be HonestJim James Looks Back on My Morning Jacket's Legendary 2004 Bonnaroo ShowSt. Paul and The Broken Bones' Paul Janeway Got Peed on at BonnarooTrading Whiskey Shots for Ginger Shots: RÜFÜS DU SOL Joins The What Podcast______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on t
We asked the Bonnaroo community to send us their best advice for surviving and thriving at Roo, and you delivered! Today we're going through your top tips, plus sharing a few of our own. We also highlight some of the community events announced recently! This episode will help get you prepped for The Farm and help you make the most out of your festival experience.Number one tip, don't miss our live podcast on the How Stage inside Planet Roo on Thursday at 4:00 PM! We announce some more giveaway stuff that you must be present to win! We're also celebrating 2,500 subscribers on YouTube, thanks to each and every one of you for helping us reach that milestone!Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro How Our Bonnaroo Prep Has Evolved Over the Years The What Podcast Live Show + Giveaway Community Events in Outeroo Shotgunaroo Returns John Cena Lookalike Contest Beer Exchange + Coffee Exchange Roo Bus Baseball Game House of Yes Events Announced for Bonnaroo 2026 Celebrating 2,500 YouTube Subscribers Your Best Bonnaroo Tips (29 Listener‑Submitted Hacks) OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODECatching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David BruceBonnaroo 2026: Why Ticket Deals Are Dropping NowBonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What's Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
Bonnaroo just made several big changes: some cuts, some returns, and some updates that will affect everyone going in 2026. In this episode, we break down everything we know so far: JamTrak disappearing, the app shifting to Festiverse, questions around the Who Stage, Bonnaroo Radio returning, wristband warnings, ticket updates, and more. We also talk about our live show at Bonnaroo, this year’s giveaway, and what these changes mean for your weekend on the Farm.After the Bonnaroo block, stick around for fun extras: Volkswagen stories, VIP upgrades at The Caverns, Rock the Country news, Ticketmaster rulings, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame updates, and Roo Bus/Bob Dylan talk.Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro The What Podcast Live Bonnaroo Prep and Recap from Last Week Giveaway with Lunchbox Wedding Update Wristbands are shipping Schedule Conflicts and Reactions JamTrak is not returning "Magic Man" not returning No more Bonnaroo App No Who Stage The Return of Radio Bonnaroo Music Genre Venn Diagram Bug-a-Paluza Recap and Bus History VIP Upgrades at Venues Rock the Country Live Nation/Ticket Master Judgement Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Roo Bus in town for Bob Dylan OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHow Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must-Sees)Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River FestivalBonnaroo 2026 Venn DiagramBonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just featu
The 2026 Bonnaroo schedule is finally here, and we’re breaking it all down. Russ is off this week, so John joins Barry and Bryan for a full day‑by‑day walkthrough of the biggest conflicts, the must‑see sets, and the real‑world strategies that will shape your weekend on the Farm. From EDM to jam to indie to late‑night chaos, this episode gives you the context and advice you need to build your perfect Bonnaroo plan.We also hit the biggest festival‑world stories of the week: Coachella's wild first weekend, the Hulaween 2026 lineup and Sweetwater 420 Fest this weekend. Plus, we drop some more info on our live show on the How Stage this year, and Bonnaroo Radio!Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______ Intro: Where is Lord Taco? Coachella Week 1 Chaos Hulaween 2026 Lineup Reaction Sweetwater 420 Fest This Weekend Roo Run Registration Opens The What Podcast Live Show + Bonnaroo Radio Bonnaroo Schedule First Impressions Friday Schedule Breakdown Saturday Schedule Breakdown Sunday Schedule Breakdown Final thoughts + Weekend Strategy OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's StoryHow Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet RooPrintable Schedules from LindseyBonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage)Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival______ Don't miss The What Podcast LIVE at Bonnaroo, on the How Stage inside Planet Roo Thursday at 4:00 PM! 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
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.
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