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The What Podcast

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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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
56 minutes
Episodes
267
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Bonnaroo First Timers Checklist: Traveling, Camping, and More!

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

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 we…

01:30:27  |   Wed 23 Jun 2021
Cumulus' Troy Hanson Shares the Secret to Getting a Song on the Radio

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

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 actuall…

01:20:21  |   Wed 16 Jun 2021
What Makes A Hit Record?

What Makes A Hit Record?

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 M…

01:37:44  |   Wed 09 Jun 2021
A Touch of Grace

A Touch of Grace

The What Podcast is a show done by Bonnaroovians for Bonnaroovians that takes a deep dive into the live music festival universe. This week, Brad and Barry talk to Grace Potter about what it has been …

00:47:35  |   Thu 03 Jun 2021
We Preview the 2021 Festival Season! Lollapalooza, Bottlerock, ACL Fest, Bonnaroo and more

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

Write this down, Brad, Barry and Lord Taco are determined to get to the bottom of the recent spate of festival lineup releases and while we don't want to give it away, they are pretty excited about o…

00:57:35  |   Thu 27 May 2021
Festival First Timers Part 2: Devon Gilfillian

Festival First Timers Part 2: Devon Gilfillian

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 wh…

01:15:46  |   Thu 20 May 2021
Festival First Timers: Almost Monday

Festival First Timers: Almost Monday

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 Vedde…

00:52:14  |   Wed 12 May 2021
Sergio Vega of Deftones Joins The What Podcast

Sergio Vega of Deftones Joins The What Podcast

This week, Brad and Barry are joined by Sergio Vega, bassist of Deftones and Quicksand. They discuss Vega's beginnings in the post-hardcore band Quicksand and joining Deftones in the wake of Chi Chen…

00:50:00  |   Wed 05 May 2021
The What Podcast Joins Consequence Podcast Network

The What Podcast Joins Consequence Podcast Network

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…

00:30:29  |   Wed 28 Apr 2021
Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Announced! Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, and More!

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

For Bonnaroovians like Brad and Barry, lineup day is like every holiday rolled into one. It officially dropped today and we got an early look. Actually, we all did, but more on that later.

Find out w…

00:59:13  |   Wed 31 Mar 2021
Dominoes Falling?

Dominoes Falling?

It's been a busy week, so after months of informed speculation and educated guesses, Barry and Brad discuss some actual news regarding Bonnaroo and "The Farm", and share some "news" about another key…

00:32:16  |   Wed 17 Mar 2021
We Talk with Booking Agents About Music Festivals

We Talk with Booking Agents About Music Festivals

Over the years we've interviewed artists, venue owners, management, and more…but never the people who actually put artists on the road and on the stage. Today, Brad and Barry talk with Ali Hedrick an…

01:23:12  |   Sat 06 Mar 2021
It's Time to Talk About Bonnaroo 2021

It's Time to Talk About Bonnaroo 2021

New year, new season! Brad and Barry return to discuss Bonnaroo 2021: the feasibility and logistics of the festival returning in September. Brad drops some hints about which headliners he thinks will…

00:44:48  |   Wed 10 Feb 2021
Briston Maroney

Briston Maroney

This week, we get to catch up and find out what Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco have been up to for the past few months. Briston Maroney, one of our 2020 Bonnaroulette picks drops in for a chat. Find out …

01:04:40  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
Hoop 'N Hollerin' – A Recap of Bonnaroo News

Hoop 'N Hollerin' – A Recap of Bonnaroo News

Which Virtual ROO-ALITY shows lit you up last month? We talk about our favorites and recap some of the recent Bonnaroo news, including the passing of Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman and the festival's…

01:05:51  |   Mon 19 Oct 2020
Virtual ROO-ALITY Weekend with Jeff Cuellar of AC Entertainment

Virtual ROO-ALITY Weekend with Jeff Cuellar of AC Entertainment

We kick off Virtual ROO-ALITY weekend with Jeff Cuellar, VP of Strategic Partnerships at AC Entertainment. Jeff talks in length about the shift Bonnaroo had to make to a virtual festival, and what ch…

00:58:38  |   Tue 22 Sep 2020
Hamms Crossover with RooHamm and Roo Bus!

Hamms Crossover with RooHamm and Roo Bus!

Introducing the ultimate in Bonnaroo podcast collaborations! We team up with Parker and Jake from RooHamm and Daniel and Sharla from the Roo Bus for an epic conversation about Bonnaroo, music, and of…

01:14:53  |   Wed 16 Sep 2020
Bonnaroo Fantasy Draft

Bonnaroo Fantasy Draft

Brad, Barry, and Russ draft their Top 5 Bonnaroo artists in the first ever What Podcast Fantasy Draft. And we'd like you to pick the best one! Vote in our poll over at @thewhat_podcast on Twitter. Pl…

01:05:16  |   Thu 10 Sep 2020
I Am Bonnaroo – The Work of David Bruce

I Am Bonnaroo – The Work of David Bruce

Today we meet the man behind the iconic film project I Am Bonnaroo. David Bruce is a true Bonnaroovian and a talented photographer, who has been capturing the people of Bonnaroo for ten years. You've…

01:05:54  |   Mon 31 Aug 2020
Mitch Ryder

Mitch Ryder

In a very special episode of The What Podcast, Brad and Barry sit down with rock-and-roll and blues legend Mitch Ryder. Not only has Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels played Itchycoo, he was the last …

01:02:35  |   Tue 25 Aug 2020
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