Episodes Featuring Bonnaroo (festival)

The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All

The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All

S05E21 Jul 9, 2022 21m
The What Podcast wraps up their three-part interview series from Bonnaroo 2022 with The Backseat Lovers. The Utah indie outfit joined Barry and Lord Taco immediately following their This Tent set on Saturday. Though their set had been delayed because of technical difficulties, The Backseat Lovers hit the stage with a fury and easily won the crowd over. Read More
CHVRCHES on Playing Bonnaroo for the Third Time

CHVRCHES on Playing Bonnaroo for the Third Time

S05E20 Jul 8, 2022 20m
Iain, Martin, and Lauren from CHVRCHES join Barry and Lord Taco backstage at Bonnaroo on The What Podcast to talk about their previous two trips to The Farm. They discuss how different doing it for the first time versus the third time can be, and recall being watched by Trent Reznor at this year's Shaky Knees. Read More
Briston Maroney Talks Having His Dad at Bonnaroo '22 and Wristband Tan Lines

Briston Maroney Talks Having His Dad at Bonnaroo '22 and Wristband Tan Lines

S05E19 Jul 7, 2022 18m
While down at Bonnaroo this year, The What Podcast hosts Barry and Lord Taco got to speak with Briston Maroney for what is technically the Knoxville artist's third time on the show. Following his That Tent show on Friday, Maroney spoke about what it means to be playing Bonnaroo -- especially as his father was in the audience this year for the Father's Day weekend set. Read More
Bonnaroo 2022 Recap: The good, the challenging, and the best sets

Bonnaroo 2022 Recap: The good, the challenging, and the best sets

S05E18 Jun 29, 2022 1h 13m
Now that we're all recovered (mostly), it's time for The What Podcast to recap Bonnaroo 2022. After almost three years without one, it was a different kind of Bonnaroo this year on The Farm. Though Brad wasn't on the ground this year, he led Barry and Lord Taco in a discussion of how it went for the them. Read More
The 'Roo Crew: The What Podcast Live Episode

The 'Roo Crew: The What Podcast Live Episode

S05E17 Jun 15, 2022 1h 5m
It's Bonnaroo week, so The What Podcast welcomed a group of Bonnaroovians onto the show for a live episode. Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco were joined by Tara and Kai, Jake from the RooHamm podcast, Bryan Stone from Camp Nutbutter, and Daniel and Sharia from The Real Roo Bus to discuss what they're excited about, changes to the Farm, and lineup picks. Read More
We Make Our Bonnaroo 2022 Schedule Picks

We Make Our Bonnaroo 2022 Schedule Picks

S05E16 Jun 8, 2022 1h 11m
Bonnaroo is just a week away, which means it's time to finalize your personal schedule. Barry and Lord Taco, with some help from Brad, offer their picks for which acts they plan to see at The Farm this year. Plus, find out what other non-music events are can't miss -- including where to see The What hosts recording a live episode -- by listening now. Read More
Breaking Down Bonnaroo's 2022 Schedule

Breaking Down Bonnaroo's 2022 Schedule

S05E15 May 25, 2022 51m
Lineup release day and schedule release day are special occasions for festival fans. Brad, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast offer their thoughts on the Bonnaroo 2022 schedule. What are the highlights and where are the conflicts? Do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. Read More
Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts for 2022

Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts for 2022

S05E14 May 18, 2022 1h 12m
From camping to showering tips to what to bring and not to bring, Bonnaroo veterans Brad, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast offer some of their Do's and Don'ts for how to do Roo. Once those are secure, Bonnaroo veterans and The What hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco have plenty of tips. From camping etiquette to showering tips, self-care advice to packing lists, the trio of longtime Camp Nutbutter residents share their knowledge of Roo do's and don'ts Read More
Superfly Co-Founder Rick Farman on the Origins and Future of Bonnaroo

Superfly Co-Founder Rick Farman on the Origins and Future of Bonnaroo

S05E13 May 11, 2022 1h 17m
Superfly was just over five years old when co-founder Rick Farman and three of his former college buddies and fellow co-founders decided to create what became Bonnaroo. Farman joins Brad, Barry and Lord Taco of The What Podcast to talk about why they wanted to do it, and why they thought it might work. Read More
Giving EDM at Bonnaroo Its Due

Giving EDM at Bonnaroo Its Due

S05E12 Apr 27, 2022 54m
EDM and all of its subgrenres have become a big part of Bonnaroo in recent years, and the guys on The What podcast freely admit it's not their lane. So, Barry and Lord Taco reached out to friend of the show Kyle to learn more and get his thoughts on which acts are not to be missed at this year's Bonnaroo. Read More
We Enlist in Pondo's Army

We Enlist in Pondo's Army

S05E11 Apr 20, 2022 59m
What happens when you randomly decide to don a Viking hat with horns and a giant clock around your neck while attending Bonnaroo? People want to hang out with you of course. Pondo joins Barry and Lord Taco on The What Podcast to explain the origins of Pondo's Army. Read More
69 Days to Bonnaroo

69 Days to Bonnaroo

S05E10 Apr 13, 2022 39m
Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco get together in The What podcast world headquarters in Barry's basement for the second time in two years to celebrate 69 days to Bonnaroo. The gang also chats about the Coachella lineup swaps and the changing festival landscape. Plus, find out how you can act now to possibly win some special merch (aka junk)! Read More
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