About 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.

The What Podcast is the longest-running, highest-rated, and ONLY video podcast covering Bonnaroo and the music festival scene!

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Hosts of The What Podcast: Barry Courter, Lord Taco, and Bryan Stone. Photo by Elizabeth Thorpe

What we talk about:

Bonnaroo lineup, including deep dives
Interviews with artists and festival insiders
Festival tips, news, and culture
Behind-the-scenes stories and info from the festival world

Ready to dive in? Popular and note-worthy episodes include: Jim James of My Morning Jacket interview, Camping at Bonnaroo with questions answered by festival director Brad Parker, Noah Kahan on mental health, and Lineup Behind the Scenes with the people who book the acts.

We are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts with 348 total ratings. More metrics available here. Read reviews here.

Barry Courter

Barry spent almost 37 years with the Chattanooga Times Free Press as a feature/entertainment writer. In that time he has been a reporter, columnist, Entertainment Editor and Associate Features Editor. He has interviewed hundreds of artists and entertainment industry people and fell in love with music all over again on The Farm in Manchester in 2002.

Bryan Stone

Bryan's been fading in and out of fashion since 1997. A lifelong love of media led to 20 years in the radio industry in both the ROCK & TALK formats. After "jumping the fence" at the inaugural Bonnaroo in 2002 he has been back to the farm every year since, an accomplishment that he is unapologetically very proud of.

Lord Taco

As producer of the show, Russ (a.k.a. Lord Taco) handles all the technical details of producing and publishing, as well as running the website and social media accounts. Basically all the stuff Bryan and Barry don't want to do. He may or may not live in a VW Bus, and he finally earned his spot at Camp Nutbutter in 2019.

Brad Steiner

Believes they moved the hill.

Hillary Libby

Creator of Nutbutter.

Nick Turner

One half of Midist.