Host

Bryan Stone

Episodes Featuring Bryan Stone

S09E23Jun 3, 2026 Video

What Everyone Forgets to Pack at Bonnaroo - and Where to Get It

You packed for weeks. You made a list. And you're still going to forget something - everyone does. This week we sat down with Brendan from Mr. B's Festival Needs General Store, who's spent nearly 20 years watching festival-goers realize they left the most important thing at home. Toothbrush, pillow, tent poles, stakes, a power bank - Brendan's seen it all, and he tells us what people forget the most and how to make sure a missing item doesn't wreck your weekend.

49m

S09E22May 27, 2026 Video

The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy Has a Story You Haven't Heard

The Bonnaroo Squeegee Guy is one of the biggest viral moments to come out of Bonnaroo 2025's cancellation and letdown, and this week we finally got the full story. Austin, the man behind the pool noodle who went viral squeegeeing mud during the Bonnaroo 2025 cancellation, joins The What Podcast to tell us how the video blew up across TikTok, and the unexpected twists that came from it - including how it's sending his mom and aunt to their first-ever Bonnaroo.

1h 5m

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.

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.

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.

37m

S09E09Feb 11, 2026 Video

Okay...We Were Wrong About Geese

Geese's performance on SNL last week sparked such a huge debate that we decided to walk it back and revisit the whole thing. Find out how we feel now about the band, what changed after a deeper listen, and whether they've made our list of must-see sets for Bonnaroo 2026. We also dig into the latest Bonnaroo news, including a tragic update on Lil Jon's missing son and a look at how many Bonnaroo artists showed up at this year's Grammy Awards.