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
That Time Devon Gilfillian Almost Played Bonnaroo: High Five Clip
Devon Gilfilian was booked for the 2021 Bonnaroo Festival and talked with Brad and Barry n May of that year. He is on the 2023 lineup. Listen to Devon talk about finding his love for a variety of mus…
Bonnaroo Booker Bryan Benson Dives Deep into the 2023 Lineup
Amid a wild week of festival announcements, one lineup unsurprisingly reigned supreme for The What Podcast crew — Bonnaroo 2023.
During a special live episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry and Lord…
Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup First Impressions
Lineup day is the best day of the year for music festival fans — and that definitely holds true for The What Podcast crew now that the Bonnaroo 2023 lineup has arrived!
Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco got …
Catching Up with *repeat repeat About Their New Album, Everyone Stop
Happy New Year from The What Podcast! We’re just a few days away from Bonnaroo revealing their 2023 lineup, but before we officially dive into the new festival season, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are …
Booking Agents’ Insights: High Five Clip
In this High Five Clip, Brad and Barry from The What Podcast speak with Ali Hedrick and John Bongiorno of Arrival Artists.
The insiders give our hosts some insight into what goes into being a booking …
We Make Our Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Wishlist
Part of any good holiday season tradition is the making of a wishlist. Usually it’s for what gifts Santa (read: your relatives) can get you, but on this episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and …
Why the Farm is Never Not Great: High Five Clip
Ken Weinstein, co-founder of Big Hassle Media, has been handling publicity for Bonnaroo since the very beginning of the festival in 2001. But he’s not just a part of the team - he’s a super fan of th…
Insights into Booking a Music Festival: High Five Clip
How do bands get booked at major festivals like Bonnaroo? Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco traveled to Knoxville in 2020 to talk to the guys that actually put together the lineups to find out.
In this High …
Bonnaroo Ticketing and Camping Changes Questions Answered
Listeners of last week’s The What Podcast found out that big changes are coming to the way you select and purchase your Bonnaroo tickets and camping options for next year. Today, the hosts aim to add…
Bonnaroo Ticketing and Camping Changes Are Coming
Big changes are coming to the way you select and purchase your Bonnaroo tickets and camping options next year. In this episode of The What Podcast, we have all the details you need to know.
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St. Paul and The Broken Bones on Their Game-Changing Letterman Performance: High Five Clip
Brad and Barry introduce this week's High Five Clip, part 2 of their interview with Paul Janeway from 2018. In this excerpt, Paul talks about how St. Paul and The Broken Bones was propelled a higher …
St. Paul and The Broken Bones' Paul Janeway Got Peed on at Bonnaroo: High Five Clip
Paul Janeway of St. Paul and The Broken Bones has a special place in The What Podcast lore. His interview with Brad and Barry was so good, they made two episodes out of it back in 2018. During the co…
Bishop Briggs and the Topo Chico Tragedy of Bonnaroo '19: High Five Clip
The gang of The What Podcast interview tons of musicians, but the meetings don't always go as planned. Such the case when they chatted with Bishop Briggs at Bonnaroo 2019.
In this week's High Five Cli…
The What Podcast Introduces High Five Clips
The What Podcast is back with new thoughts on the 2023 festival landscape, and a brand new segment.
Building off last week's throwback interview with Ashley Capps, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are intro…
An Interview with Bonnaroo Co-Founder Ashley Capps: High Five Clip
This week's The What Podcast is a special bonus episode revisiting an interview with the co-founder of Bonnaroo himself, Ashley Capps.
In this High Five Clip, Brad and Barry share two short clips from…
Meeting Bill Murray and Interviewing Wild Rivers
Brad is back on The What Podcast and joins Barry and Lord Taco to talk about his new best friend, Bill Murray, and he hints at some Bonnaroo lineup rumors. Plus, Barry and Lord Taco share their recen…
Saving Moon River: How the Festival Overcame a Sunday Rainout
Barry and Lord Taco spent some time with the folks who turned a rainy Moon River Sunday into a memorable impromptu concert at a Chattanooga concert venue. It's a case study in timing, luck, thinking …
Mat Kearney Talks Cover Songs, His Career Journey, and More at Moon River Festival
Barry and Lord Taco attended the Moon River Festival along with Bryan Stone in Chattanooga this past weekend. Sunday could have been a disaster when heavy rain and lightning forced the event to end e…
Our Demands for Bonnaroo 2023
The What Podcast is back -- and it comes with demands for Bonnaroo 2023!
After taking a few weeks off after this year's Bonnaroo, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are back and ready to look forward to next …
The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All
The What Podcast wraps up their three-part interview series from Bonnaroo 2022 with The Backseat Lovers.
The Utah indie outfit joined Barry and Lord Taco immediately following their This Tent set on S…