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The What Podcast Guest List
We have talked with 244 guests so far, from touring bands to festival organizers to the campers and fans who make Bonnaroo what it is. Bands and organizations are listed together, so you can browse by who they play with or work for. You can also search for a guest or topic, or see all topics.
Recent guests
Artists & Bands
Musicians we have talked to, grouped by band.
- AJRAdam Met
- Almost MondayCole Clisby, Dawson Daugherty, Luke Fabry
- Angel Saint QueenBecca Castle, Maddie Bouton
- The Backseat LoversJonas Swanson, Joshua Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward
- Bazzi
- Beach WeatherNick Santino, Reeve Powers
- BilmuriJohnny Franck
- Bishop Briggs
- BleachersJack Antonoff
- Briston Maroney
- Cautious Clay
- CHVRCHESIain Cook, Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty
- COINChase Lawrence, Joe Memmel, Ryan Winnen
- Darin & Brooke AldridgeBrooke Aldridge, Darin Aldridge
- DeftonesSergio Vega
- Delacey
- Deva Mahal
- Devon Gilfillian
- Dogs in a PileBrian Murray, Jeremy Kaplan
- Drax ProjectMatt Beachen
- Drew Holcomb
- Durand Jones and The IndicationsAaron Frazer, Durand Jones
- East Nash GrassJames Kee
- EmiSunshine
- First Aid KitJohanna Söderberg, Klara Söderberg
- flipturnDevon VonBalson, Dillon Basse, Madeline Jarman, Mitch Fountain, Tristan Duncan
- Gang of YouthsMax Dunn
- Grace Potter
- GWARGrodius Maximus
- Happy LandingAndrew Gardner, Jacob Christensen, Keegan Christensen, Matty Hendley, Wilson Moyer
- Hayley Jane
- hey, nothingHarlow, Tyler
- The High Cold WindRandy Steele
- Illiterate LightJake Cochran
- Judah & The LionJudah Akers
- KhruangbinDonald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr., Laura Lee
- Larkin PoeMegan Lovell, Rebecca Lovell
- Lizzo
- MastodonBrann Dailor
- Mat Kearney
- MichiganderJason Singer
- Mitch Ryder
- Modern BiologyTarun Nayar
- Modest MouseIsaac Brock
- Molly Tuttle
- Moon TaxiTrevor Terndrup
- Mt. JoyMatt Quinn
- My Morning JacketJim James
- Noah Cyrus
- Noah Kahan
- Old Crow Medicine ShowKetch Secor
- Patrick Droney
- Quinn XCII
- RadioheadEd O'Brien
- *repeat repeatJared Corder, Kristyn Corder
- The RevivalistsDavid Shaw, Rob Ingraham, Zack Feinberg
- RÜFÜS DU SOLTyrone Lindqvist
- Rust and WaxJesse Feldman, Melanie Feldman
- Say She SheNya Brown, Piya Malik, Sabrina Cunningham
- Sierra Hull
- SpoonBritt Daniel
- St. Paul and the Broken BonesPaul Janeway
- String Cheese IncidentKyle Hollingsworth
- Sylvan EssoAmelia Meath, Nick Sanborn
- TelevisionRichard Lloyd
- Thee Sacred SoulsAlex Garcia, Josh Lane, Sal Samano
- Walk the MoonNicholas Petricca
- The War and TreatyMichael Trotter, Tonya Trotter
- The War on DrugsAdam Granduciel
- Wild RiversAndrew Oliver, Devan Glover, Khalid Yassein
Promoters, Festivals & Venues
The people who book the bands, run the festivals and keep the venues open.
- AC EntertainmentAshley Capps
- C3 PresentsBobby, Brad Parker, Cory Smith, Shelby Goodsell, Sophie, Tim "Tuba" Smith
- Camp Nutbutter/Exit In/NIVAChris Cobb
- The CavernsTodd Mayo
- Chattanooga MayorTim Kelly
- Founders EntertainmentTom Russell
- Hinterland FestivalSam Summers
- International Bluegrass Music AssociationKen White
- Live NationBryan Benson, Stephen Greene, Ted Heinig
- MerleFestLindsay Craven
- OCESARicardo Gómez
- SixthmanJeff Cuellar
- Superfly/SUPERF3STRick Farman
- Tivoli FoundationCourtney Keene, Nick Wilkinson, Sam Fort
Industry & Media
Labels, publicists, agents, journalists and other voices from the music business.
- Arrival ArtistsAli Hedrick, John Bongiorno
- AuthorsMarc Myers
- Big Hassle MediaKen Weinstein, Romy Bayhack
- Columbia RecordsJim Burruss
- ConsequenceAlex Young, Ben Kaye
- Cumulus BroadcastingTroy Hanson
- Disney Music GroupMike Daly
- Ground Control TouringKeith Richards
- LawyersJeff Becker
- PhotographersDanny Clinch, Olivia Ross, Yvonne Gougelet
- RelixMike Greenhaus
Bonnaroo Community
Campers, vendors, volunteers, local leaders and the people who make Bonnaroo what it is.
- Abbey Sugrue
- April
- Bonnaroo 365Brandon
- Bonnaroo Food SustainabilityDavid Conover
- Bonnaroo Squeegee GuyAustin
- Bonnaroo YearbookCaleb Arias
- The BonnaroosterChloe Hannan, Jay
- The BonnaroovianKyle
- Brandon Best
- Camp NutbutterChrissy, Dinson, Kai Viland, Tara Viland
- Camp ReddarooKevin Barnes, Mitchell Padgett
- Cassie Wanamaker
- Chris Dossett
- Chris the Dancing Man
- Christian Pina
- Church BonersCaroline, Chad Watts, Justin, Nicholas Brandt, Rick Watts, Sean Kaufman
- Common John BrewingBull, Derek, LeBron Haggard
- The Daily FrequencyTyrone Basket
- Daniel Haskett
- Daniel Raymer
- Dortha
- Dustin
- Geraldine
- I am BonnarooDavid Bruce
- Jessica
- Jim Striker
- John Robinson
- Lindsey Huffhines
- Manchester AldermanRyan French
- Matt Mandrella
- Matthew Murphy
- Michael Bennett
- Miss BonnarooRebecca French
- Mr. B's Festival NeedsBrendan
- Pondo
- Priscilla Norman
- Randy Hoke
- Reggie
- Roo BusBrooklin Johnson, Chelsey Ray, Daniel Horton, Sharla Horton
- Roo FitnessCelia Jenkins
- Roo Fitness ChallengeChristin Craig
- Roo-Tang ClanDan, Richard
- RooHammJake Dalby, Michael Nyamira, Parker Reed
- Scott Miller
- Shaina Bradley
- Soundchecks to StagedivesDavid Corey, Lauren Corey
- Spicy PieMichael
- SteelyVanKyle Gonzalez
- Veronica
- Wooks HavenMiguel, Trevor
Non-Profits & Causes
Organizations working on sustainability, recovery, charity and other community causes.
- Bonnaroo Works FundKelsey Dewald
- Eat for EquityEmily Torgrimson
- Gear ClosetMary Beth Sutton
- Making WavesPhil
- My WaterwaysMike Green
- Shower the PeopleMeredith MacLeod Jaulin
- SoberooPatrick Whelan
- We Are NeutralAnna Sampson
- Well Dunn FoundationDeborah Dunn, Nancy Tarr
Fans & Supporters
Ticket winners and the Patreon members who keep the show going.
- CorrespondentsDavid Champion, Trevin Bernarding
- Patreon SupportersAaron Carlson, Bill, David Grimes, Frank Swanson, Liesl Kondor, Phil Hanley, Timothy Proctor
- Ticket WinnersAbby, Drew, Jaclyn, Keera, Lena, Lucy, Mich, Tyler
Browse all guests A to Z
- Aaron Carlson (Patreon)
- Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones and The Indications)
- Abbey Sugrue
- Abby (Ticket Winner)
- Adam Granduciel (The War on Drugs)
- Adam Met (AJR)
- Alex Garcia (Thee Sacred Souls)
- Alex Young (Consequence)
- Ali Hedrick (Arrival Artists)
- Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso)
- Andrew Gardner (Happy Landing)
- Andrew Oliver (Wild Rivers)
- Anna Sampson (We Are Neutral)
- April
- Ashley Capps (AC Entertainment)
- Austin (Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy)
- Bazzi
- Becca Castle (Angel Saint Queen)
- Ben Kaye (Consequence)
- Bill (Patreon)
- Bishop Briggs
- Bobby (C3 Presents)
- Brad Parker (C3 Presents)
- Brandon (Bonnaroo 365)
- Brandon Best
- Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
- Brendan (Mr. B's Festival Needs)
- Brian Murray (Dogs in a Pile)
- Briston Maroney
- Britt Daniel (Spoon)
- Brooke Aldridge (Darin & Brooke Aldridge)
- Brooklin Johnson (Roo Bus)
- Bryan Benson (Live Nation)
- Bull (Common John Brewing)
- Caleb Arias (Bonnaroo Yearbook)
- Caroline (Church Boners)
- Cassie Wanamaker
- Cautious Clay
- Celia Jenkins (Roo Fitness)
- Chad Watts (Church Boners)
- Chase Lawrence (COIN)
- Chelsey Ray (Roo Bus)
- Chloe Hannan (The Bonnarooster)
- Chris Cobb (Camp Nutbutter/Exit In/NIVA)
- Chris Dossett
- Chris the Dancing Man
- Chrissy (Camp Nutbutter)
- Christian Pina
- Christin Craig (Roo Fitness Challenge)
- Cole Clisby (Almost Monday)
- Cory Smith (C3 Presents)
- Courtney Keene (Tivoli Foundation)
- Dan (Roo-Tang Clan)
- Daniel Haskett
- Daniel Horton (Roo Bus)
- Daniel Raymer
- Danny Clinch (Photographer)
- Darin Aldridge (Darin & Brooke Aldridge)
- David Bruce (I am Bonnaroo)
- David Champion (Correspondents)
- David Conover (Bonnaroo Food Sustainability)
- David Corey (Soundchecks to Stagedives)
- David Grimes (Patreon)
- David Shaw (The Revivalists)
- Dawson Daugherty (Almost Monday)
- Deborah Dunn (Well Dunn Foundation)
- Delacey
- Derek (Common John Brewing)
- Deva Mahal
- Devan Glover (Wild Rivers)
- Devon Gilfillian
- Devon VonBalson (flipturn)
- Dillon Basse (flipturn)
- Dinson (Camp Nutbutter)
- Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. (Khruangbin)
- Dortha
- Drew (ticket winner)
- Drew Holcomb
- Durand Jones (Durand Jones and The Indications)
- Dustin
- Ed O'Brien (Radiohead)
- Emily Torgrimson (Eat for Equity)
- EmiSunshine
- Frank Swanson (Patreon)
- Geraldine
- Grace Potter
- Grodius Maximus (GWAR)
- Harlow (hey, nothing)
- Hayley Jane
- Iain Cook (CHVRCHES)
- Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse)
- Jack Antonoff (Bleachers)
- Jaclyn (ticket winner)
- Jacob Christensen (Happy Landing)
- Jake Cochran (Illiterate Light)
- Jake Dalby (RooHamm)
- James Kee (East Nash Grass)
- Jared Corder (*repeat repeat)
- Jason Singer (Michigander)
- Jay (The Bonnarooster)
- Jeff Becker (Lawyer)
- Jeff Cuellar (Sixthman)
- Jeremy Kaplan (Dogs in a Pile)
- Jesse Feldman (Rust and Wax)
- Jessica
- Jim Burruss (Columbia Records)
- Jim James (My Morning Jacket)
- Jim Striker
- Joe Memmel (COIN)
- Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit)
- John Bongiorno (Arrival Artists)
- John Robinson
- Johnny Franck (Bilmuri)
- Jonas Swanson (The Backseat Lovers)
- Josh Lane (Thee Sacred Souls)
- Joshua Harmon (The Backseat Lovers)
- Judah Akers (Judah & The Lion)
- Juice Welch (The Backseat Lovers)
- Justin (Church Boners)
- Kai Viland (Camp Nutbutter)
- Keegan Christensen (Happy Landing)
- Keera (ticket winner)
- Keith Richards (Ground Control Touring)
- Kelsey Dewald (Bonnaroo Works Fund)
- Ken Weinstein (Big Hassle Media)
- Ken White (International Bluegrass Music Association)
- Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show)
- Kevin Barnes (Camp Reddaroo)
- Khalid Yassein (Wild Rivers)
- KJ Ward (The Backseat Lovers)
- Klara Söderberg (First Aid Kit)
- Kristyn Corder (*repeat repeat)
- Kyle (The Bonnaroovian)
- Kyle Gonzalez (SteelyVan)
- Kyle Hollingsworth (String Cheese Incident)
- Laura Lee (Khruangbin)
- Lauren Corey (Soundchecks to Stagedives)
- Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES)
- LeBron Haggard (Common John Brewing)
- Lena (ticket winner)
- Liesl Kondor (Patreon)
- Lindsay Craven (MerleFest)
- Lindsey Huffhines
- Lizzo
- Lucy (ticket winner)
- Luke Fabry (Almost Monday)
- Maddie Bouton (Angel Saint Queen)
- Madeline Jarman (flipturn)
- Marc Myers (Author)
- Martin Doherty (CHVRCHES)
- Mary Beth Sutton (Gear Closet)
- Mat Kearney
- Matt Beachen (Drax Project)
- Matt Mandrella
- Matt Quinn (Mt. Joy)
- Matthew Murphy
- Matty Hendley (Happy Landing)
- Max Dunn (Gang of Youths)
- Megan Lovell (Larkin Poe)
- Melanie Feldman (Rust and Wax)
- Meredith MacLeod Jaulin (Shower the People)
- Mich (ticket winner)
- Michael (Spicy Pie)
- Michael Bennett
- Michael Nyamira (RooHamm)
- Michael Trotter (The War and Treaty)
- Miguel (Wooks Haven)
- Mike Daly (Disney Music Group)
- Mike Green (My Waterways)
- Mike Greenhaus (Relix)
- Mitch Fountain (flipturn)
- Mitch Ryder
- Mitchell Padgett (Camp Reddaroo)
- Molly Tuttle
- Nancy Tarr (Well Dunn Foundation)
- Nicholas Brandt (Church Boners)
- Nicholas Petricca (Walk the Moon)
- Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso)
- Nick Santino (Beach Weather)
- Nick Wilkinson (Tivoli Foundation)
- Noah Cyrus
- Noah Kahan
- Nya Brown (Say She She)
- Olivia Ross (Photographer)
- Parker Reed (RooHamm)
- Patrick Droney
- Patrick Whelan (Soberoo)
- Paul Janeway (St. Paul and the Broken Bones)
- Phil (Making Waves)
- Phil Hanley (Patreon)
- Piya Malik (Say She She)
- Pondo
- Priscilla Norman
- Quinn XCII
- Randy Hoke
- Randy Steele (The High Cold Wind)
- Rebecca French (Miss Bonnaroo)
- Rebecca Lovell (Larkin Poe)
- Reeve Powers (Beach Weather)
- Reggie
- Ricardo Gómez (OCESA)
- Richard (Roo-Tang Clan)
- Richard Lloyd (Television)
- Rick Farman (Superfly/SUPERF3ST)
- Rick Watts (Church Boners)
- Rob Ingraham (The Revivalists)
- Romy Bayhack (Big Hassle Media)
- Ryan French (Manchester Alderman)
- Ryan Winnen (COIN)
- Sabrina Cunningham (Say She She)
- Sal Samano (Thee Sacred Souls)
- Sam Fort (Tivoli Foundation)
- Sam Summers (Hinterland Festival)
- Scott Miller
- Sean Kaufman (Church Boners)
- Sergio Vega (Deftones)
- Shaina Bradley
- Sharla Horton (Roo Bus)
- Shelby Goodsell (C3 Presents)
- Sierra Hull
- Sophie (C3 Presents)
- Stephen Greene (Live Nation)
- Tara Viland (Camp Nutbutter)
- Tarun Nayar (Modern Biology)
- Ted Heinig (Live Nation)
- Tim "Tuba" Smith (C3 Presents)
- Tim Kelly (Chattanooga Mayor)
- Timothy Proctor (Patreon)
- Todd Mayo (The Caverns)
- Tom Russell (Founders Entertainment)
- Tonya Trotter (The War and Treaty)
- Trevin Bernarding (Correspondents)
- Trevor (Wooks Haven)
- Trevor Terndrup (Moon Taxi)
- Tristan Duncan (flipturn)
- Troy Hanson (Cumulus Broadcasting)
- Tyler (hey, nothing)
- Tyler (ticket winner)
- Tyrone Basket (The Daily Frequency)
- Tyrone Lindqvist (RÜFÜS DU SOL)
- Veronica
- Wilson Moyer (Happy Landing)
- Yvonne Gougelet (Photographer)
- Zack Feinberg (The Revivalists)
