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Episodes Featuring Lord Taco

S08E06Feb 12, 2025 Video

Reliving Bonnaroo's Best Shows and the Latest Festival News

Bonnaroo is packed with unforgettable performances, from iconic sets by My Morning Jacket to legendary moments with Tom Petty. In this week's episode of The What Podcast, we reflect on some of the shows we'd love to relive and hear from listeners about their favorite Bonnaroo memories. Speaking of reflection, Barry, Bryan, and Russ also share some of their favorite interviews over the past 7 years from older episodes of The What Podcast.

1h 25m

S08E05Feb 5, 2025 Video

3000 Miles to Bonnaroo: A Solo Traveler's Experience from Ireland

The What Podcast goes international this week with our special guest, Geraldine from Dublin, Ireland. A devoted Bonnaroo attendee since 2019, Geraldine shares her incredible journey of traveling solo across the Atlantic to experience the festival. From navigating long-haul flights and shuttles to discovering new music and embracing the Bonnaroo community, she gives a unique perspective on what makes the festival so special.

1h 24m

S08E04Jan 29, 2025 Video

The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories

What started as a simple icebreaker at music festivals has blossomed into the Bonnaroo Yearbook, a one-of-a-kind community art project created by photographer Caleb Arias. Caleb's journey began when he brought a journal to his first festival and invited others to sign it. By the time he attended Bonnaroo, he discovered its unparalleled sense of community and decided to publish the Bonnaroo Yearbook to share and celebrate the memories he'd collected.

1h 25m

S08E03Jan 22, 2025 Video

How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo Experience with Soberoo

A growing number of Bonnaroovians are choosing to experience the festival substance-free, and in this episode of The What Podcast, we catch up with Patrick Whelan, founder of Soberoo. Soberoo has been a part of Bonnaroo since its inception and has grown into Harmonium Inc., a nonprofit that now supports sober spaces at festivals and concerts nationwide.

51m

S08E02Jan 15, 2025 Video

Is Bonnaroo 2025's Lineup Better Than 2020?

The Bonnaroo 2025 lineup has been out for a week! How's everyone feeling about it now? Bryan, Barry, and Lord Taco share their updated thoughts and compare it to the ill-fated 2020 lineup, which has become almost mythical in the years since. While we're saving a deep dive into the lineup for later, this week we catch up after the holiday break.

1h 1m

S08E01Jan 8, 2025 Video

Bonnaroo 2025 First Impressions: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, and more!

The Bonnaroo 2025 lineup is finally here! Bryan, Barry, and Lord Taco bring you a special live edition of The What Podcast with our first impressions. Who are we excited to see? Who surprised us the most? Over the coming weeks, we will bring you even more coverage of Bonnaroo 2025 along with some exclusive interviews.

1h 8m

S07E44Dec 11, 2024 Video

Essential Vinyl Picks, Bonnaroo News, and Holiday Celebrations

Christmas is just around the corner, and The What Podcast is wrapping up the year with a fun and festive episode before taking a holiday break. Barry, Russ, and Bryan kick things off by recapping MAINx24, Chattanooga's 24-hour block party. From the parade in the bus to chili competitions and Jell-O shots, it's the ultimate community celebration.

1h 12m

S07E43Dec 4, 2024 Video

Van Life, EDM Culture, and Bonnaroo 2025

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.

1h 4m

S07E42Nov 27, 2024 Video

Bonnaroo 2025 Hype: Tipper Confirmed + Nashville Meetup!

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.

1h 39m

S07E41Nov 20, 2024 Video Pelham, TN

How The Caverns Became Tennessee's Premier Music Destination

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.

57m

S07E40Nov 13, 2024 Video

Who's Headlining Bonnaroo 2025? We Make Our Guesses

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.

1h 45m

S07E39Nov 4, 2024 Video

What's Next for Bonnaroo in 2025?

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.