Bryan Stone
Host

Bryan Stone

Host of the StoneOnAir Podcast.

Episodes Featuring Bryan Stone

Van Life, EDM Culture, and Bonnaroo 2025

Van Life, EDM Culture, and Bonnaroo 2025

S07E43 Dec 4, 2024 1h 12m
Would you live in a van and travel the country going to festivals? While it sounds like a dream lifestyle to most of us, our guests this week, Lauren and David, are living it. They started Soundchecks to Stagedives in 2021 and have spent the last two years on the road full-time, covering music festivals and shows. Read More
Bonnaroo 2025 Hype: Tipper Confirmed + Nashville Meetup!

Bonnaroo 2025 Hype: Tipper Confirmed + Nashville Meetup!

S07E42 Nov 27, 2024 1h 4m
It's time to get hyped for Bonnaroo 2025! In this episode, we break down major updates, including the confirmation of Tipper on the lineup. Tipper's inclusion is creating buzz, and we speculate on his placement in the schedule. We also discuss what this means for Bonnaroo's evolving lineup strategy and its ability to bring legacy acts into the spotlight. Read More
How The Caverns Became Tennessee's Premier Music Destination

How The Caverns Became Tennessee's Premier Music Destination

S07E41 Nov 20, 2024 1h 39m
This week on The What Podcast, we take a field trip to The Caverns in Pelham, TN - a music venue like no other. Located just 20 minutes from Bonnaroo's Farm, The Caverns offers an extraordinary experience, hosting shows underground in a breathtaking cave and on a sprawling outdoor amphitheater. We sit down with Todd Mayo, the visionary behind The Caverns, to uncover its remarkable story. Read More
Who's Headlining Bonnaroo 2025? We Make Our Guesses

Who's Headlining Bonnaroo 2025? We Make Our Guesses

S07E40 Nov 13, 2024 57m
We are still unpacking last week's conversation with Brad and Cory from C3 about what to expect for Bonnaroo 2025. Lots of new information on changes and improvements for next year, and of course we've got to take a guess at who they are hinting at for headliners. In addition to all the Bonnaroo info, we take a look at some of the recent news about When We Were Young Festival, and Chappell Roan's SNL performance. Read More
What's Next for Bonnaroo in 2025?

What's Next for Bonnaroo in 2025?

S07E39 Nov 4, 2024 1h 45m
Could comedy make a comeback at Bonnaroo in 2025? Expanded camping options, or even a two-weekend event? This week on The What Podcast, we dive deep with Bonnaroo insiders Festival Director Brad Parker and Marketing Manager Cory Smith from C3 Presents. They share exclusive insights into what worked in 2024, what fans loved, and the exciting changes planned for 2025. Read More
Exit 111 Five Years Later, Hangout Fest, and Hulaween

Exit 111 Five Years Later, Hangout Fest, and Hulaween

S07E38 Oct 23, 2024 45m
It's been five years since Exit 111 took place on our beloved Farm in Manchester, featuring heavy-hitting acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, and Guns N' Roses. Bryan Stone attended with Taco, while Barry made a visit to check it out. The hosts reflect on the festival's surprising gun policy and discuss how things have changed since then. Read More
Beyond South Star: Huntsville's Unique Vision for Cultivating a Music Scene

Beyond South Star: Huntsville's Unique Vision for Cultivating a Music Scene

S07E37 Oct 16, 2024 1h 13m
We conclude our coverage of South Star 2024 this week with an exclusive peek behind the curtain into how the festival came together in such a short period of time, and the long-term vision the city has for it. Despite the hurricane weather and Sunday's cancellation, the event was a huge success for the city. Read More
Music and Mud: Tom Morello's Epic South Star Performance with Jim Striker

Music and Mud: Tom Morello's Epic South Star Performance with Jim Striker

S07E36 Oct 9, 2024 1h 8m
We continue the South Star Festival conversation this week with Jim Striker, who ran bars and clubs in Chattanooga for over 20 years before getting into music promotion. Jim was there with his wife on Saturday for South Star, and shares his experience rocking out to Tom Morello despite the muddy and rainy weather. Read More
Algorithms Are Hurting Music Festivals

Algorithms Are Hurting Music Festivals

S07E34 Sep 25, 2024 52m
It's the week of South Star Music Festival, and Barry and Bryan are gearing up to head to Huntsville, while Russ, unfortunately, has to miss out due to a wedding. To make matters worse, the news that Tom Morello is replacing Jane's Addiction only deepens his FOMO. Thanks to The What Podcast's roving correspondent Trevin, the trio also gets some insight into the Bourbon and Beyond festival, which took place this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Read More
South Star Picks, Pearl Jam in NYC, and Barry's New Look

South Star Picks, Pearl Jam in NYC, and Barry's New Look

S07E33 Sep 18, 2024 43m
The What Podcast is back after taking a couple of weeks off! What have we been up to? Find out how Bryan's trip to NYC to see Pearl Jam went, and why Barry is wearing those ridiculous sunglasses. We also take the time to make our picks for South Star Festival, coming up soon in Huntsville, AL. Note that we recorded this before the news broke that Jane's Addiction was cancelling the rest of their tour. Read More
Bonnaroo 2025 News and Speculation

Bonnaroo 2025 News and Speculation

S07E32 Aug 28, 2024 45m
It's "last call" before The What Podcast takes a short break, so the crew gathers to tie up a few loose ends. No special guests, no topics, just Bryan, Barry, and Russ. But first, Barry has a little news to break about the first confirmed booking for Bonnaroo 2025. It's still too early for rumors and speculation, but Childish Gambino is making the rounds as a potential headliner. Read More
Behind the Scenes of South Star Festival with Cory Smith of C3 Presents

Behind the Scenes of South Star Festival with Cory Smith of C3 Presents

S07E31 Aug 21, 2024 47m
We take a short break from Bonnaroo this week and finally dive into the upcoming South Star Festival in Huntsville, featuring an exclusive interview with Cory Smith, the marketing manager at C3 Presents. Cory, who has experience working on major festivals like Bonnaroo and Railbird, shares his insights on the challenges and excitement of organizing a new festival. Read More
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