Bonnaroo Podcast: Episodes (page 2)

S09E21May 20, 2026 Video

Bonnaroo's New Festival Director Told Us What's Really Changing in 2026

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.

47m

S09E20May 13, 2026 Video

Noah Kahan Told Us This Before He Was A Bonnaroo Headliner

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.

S09E19Apr 29, 2026 Video

Don't Go to Bonnaroo Without These Tips

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.

56m

S09E18Apr 22, 2026 Video

Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What's Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)

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.

1h 10m

S09E17Apr 15, 2026 Video

2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must-Sees)

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.

50m

S09E16Apr 8, 2026 Video

Flying to Bonnaroo: What You Actually Need to Bring

Flying to Bonnaroo this year? Our long-time campmate and West Coast correspondent Elizabeth Thorpe breaks down exactly how she does it, based on years of flying to Manchester from Maine, Philly, and now Washington State. We also catch up on Beth's own "tour," highlighting the shows she's been shooting in Seattle and beyond, and what it's like working deep in the photo pit as a festival and venue photographer.

1h 23m

S09E15Mar 31, 2026 Video

Inside Soberoo: Bonnaroo's Sober Community with Founder Patrick Whelan

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to do Bonnaroo sober? This week we're joined by longtime guest Patrick Whelan, founder of Soberoo and Harmonium Inc., the nonprofit that provides community and support for sober and sober-curious festivalgoers at Bonnaroo and dozens of other events around the country.

24m

S09E14Mar 17, 2026 Video

86 Days to Bonnaroo, Start Your Prep Now

With 86 days to Bonnaroo, prep season is officially here. In this week's shorter check-in, Barry and Russ walk through the early steps every Roo camper should be taking now: from pulling out gear, checking tents and fans, and buying non-perishables a little at a time, to coordinating with your group so nobody shows up without poles, stakes, or the essentials.

1h 22m

S09E13Mar 11, 2026 Video

Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story

Bonnaroo really does change lives, and today's talk with Caleb Arias, aka The Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy, proves it once again. From being too nervous to talk to strangers at his first festival to becoming one of the most recognized creators in the festival community, Caleb walks us through the moment everything shifted.

54m

S09E12Mar 4, 2026 Video

Bonnaroo Adds Sunrise Sets...and Barry Makes His Most Embarrassing Mistake Yet

Bonnaroo adds sunrise sets to the 2026 lineup, but first, Barry has to eat a little crow. We go down a rabbit hole of music history before shifting gears to talk Bonnaroo news, plus other festivals like Shaky Knees who just released their lineup. Finally we talk a little bit about this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees! Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube.

51m

S09E11Feb 25, 2026 Video

Why Bourbon & Beyond Might Have the Best Lineup of 2026

Bourbon & Beyond does it again, dropping a stacked lineup that makes us ask the question, "is this real"? With headliners like Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Mumford, and Dave Matthews, we start wondering if it's time we finally made the trip to Louisville and the lineup keeps getting better the further down you read! Elsewhere in the episode, we catch up with Bryan after his trip to Las Vegas, review the Summerfest lineup that also came out this week, and briefly discuss Bonnaroo ticket sales and pricing.

42m

S09E10Feb 18, 2026 Video

Bonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage)

Bonnaroo 2026's EDM lineup feels different, and the move to the new Where Stage is at the center of it. In this episode, Russ, Barry, and guest John break down why this year's late-night energy has shifted, what the community is reacting to, and how the new location changes the vibe of sunrise sets, crowd flow, and the festival's overall identity.