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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 267
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Talking Bonnaroo 2023 with Bryan Stone and Evan Bonnaroo
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 aspe…
Bonnaroo 2023 Recap and Roundup: MMJ, Foo Fighters, Korn, and More
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 g…
Re:SET Festival and Why You Need to Watch Noah Kahan at Bonnaroo: High Five Clip
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 meetin…
Bonnaroo 2023 Do's and Don'ts
Bonnaroo 2023 is finally here, and it’s time to learn the do’s and don’ts of The Farm! With the big event a mere few days away, the hosts of The What Podcast are dropping an episode early to make sur…
Jim James Looks Back on My Morning Jacket’s Legendary 2004 Bonnaroo Show
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 …
Lord Taco’s Top Picks for Bonnaroo 2023
Last week, Barry took The What crew through his must-see artists of Bonnaroo 2023. This week, it’s Lord Taco’s turn to make his picks!
The man known for identifying babies as babies and for rating eve…
Barry’s Must-See Artists for Bonnaroo 2023
This week on The What Podcast, the floor is Barry’s as he shares his must-sees for Bonnaroo 2023. Listen in to hear who he’s most excited about — including Noah Kahan, Gyasi, Korn, My Morning Jacket,…
Bonnaroo SuperJam Announced and Our First Episode Ever: High Five Clip
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 Cor…
And the Bonnaroo Ticket Winner Is...
On this special episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco finally reveal who won the pair of Bonnaroo tickets they had up for grabs. Listeners and festival fans from all over sent in th…
Outeroo Plaza Lineup and Your Favorite Bonnaroo Memories
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 Twin…
Talking Bonnaroo with RooHamm
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 t…
How to Start a Festival with Tom Russell of Governors Ball and Sound and Sound
On this week’s episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat with Tom Russell, founder of Governors Ball and Sound on Sound, about the ins and outs of starting a festival. Russel…
Bonnaroo Plaza First Impressions and First Aid Kit: High Five Clip
Bonnaroo released some news about what campers can expect in the plazas this year. Biscuits and gravy anyone? Also, Brad and Barry share a High Five Clip from their 2018 interview with Johanna and Kl…
Beach Weather on Reuniting After “Sex, Drugs, Etc.” Took Off
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 …
Breaking Down Merlefest
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 circu…
Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest
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 …
Moon River 2023 Lineup: First Impressions
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 …
The Revivalists Preview Their Bonnaroo Appearance and Talk "Kid"
This week on The What Podcast, the crew celebrate Mardi Gras with Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists, the first band ever interviewed on the podcast.
Feinberg talks about the music scene in New Orleans,…
Sylvan Esso on Their Bonnaroo SuperJam That Never Happened: High Five Clip
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… …