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The What Podcast

The What Podcast

By: Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
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Summary

Bonnaroo is more than just a festival, and The What Podcast is your backstage pass to the stories, secrets, and the magic that makes it so legendary. Hosted by two entertainment industry veterans, each week Barry and Bryan will take you deep into festival culture, live music, and behind-the-scenes stories. Since 2018, we've connected with passionate music fans worldwide, sharing personal experiences, expert insights, and exclusive interviews with the musicians and industry insiders who make festivals happen. Whether you're a Bonnaroo veteran or a first-timer, subscribe now to stay in the loop on everything that makes music festivals unforgettable.

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Episodes
  • Noah Kahan Told Us This Before He Was A Bonnaroo Headliner

    Noah Kahan Told Us This Before He Was A Bonnaroo Headliner
    May 13 2026

    We're back with a jam-packed episode as Bonnaroo 2026 gets closer by the day. We are now less than 30 days away! First up, The What Podcast will be LIVE Bonnaroo this year! We'll be on the How Stage inside Planet Roo on Thursday at 4PM, and we want to see you there. Then we break down the newly announced Bonnaroo SuperJam lineup headlined by Kesha, and react to Noah Kahan's SNL performance.

    Then we sit down with Trevor and Miguel from Wooks Haven: two first-timers who attended their first Bonnaroo in 2024, got completely hooked, came back in 2025, and loved it so much they built something around it. Their story is proof that it doesn't matter how many times you've been, Bonnaroo gets you every time. We wrap things up with a look back at our 2023 interview with Noah Kahan, who just performed on SNL and Tiny Desk and is now headlining Bonnaroo 2026. We had him before he blew up, and it's a powerful interview you don't want to miss!

    Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!

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    (00:00:00) Intro

    (00:07:01) The What Podcast Live at Bonnaroo 2026

    (00:10:17) Bonnaroo SuperJam Lineup Revealed feat. Kesha

    (00:13:41) Noah Kahan on SNL

    (00:16:55) Wooks Haven Interview

    (00:39:09) Outro

    (00:43:10) Noah Kahan Interview: Before He Was A Bonnaroo Headliner

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Noah Kahan on SNL

    Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest

    Jim James Looks Back on My Morning Jacket's Legendary 2004 Bonnaroo Show

    St. Paul and The Broken Bones' Paul Janeway Got Peed on at Bonnaroo

    Trading Whiskey Shots for Ginger Shots: RÜFÜS DU SOL Joins The What Podcast



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    🎧 LISTEN LINKS
    Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn
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    The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission.
    Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.

    We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
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    47 mins
  • Don't Go to Bonnaroo Without These Tips

    Don't Go to Bonnaroo Without These Tips
    Apr 29 2026

    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.

    Number one tip, don't miss our live podcast on the How Stage inside Planet Roo on Thursday at 4:00 PM! We announce some more giveaway stuff that you must be present to win! We're also celebrating 2,500 subscribers on YouTube, thanks to each and every one of you for helping us reach that milestone!

    Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!

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    (00:00:00) Intro

    (00:01:40) How Our Bonnaroo Prep Has Evolved Over the Years

    (00:05:37) The What Podcast Live Show + Giveaway

    (00:09:50) Community Events in Outeroo

    (00:11:29) Shotgunaroo Returns

    (00:13:09) John Cena Lookalike Contest

    (00:14:28) Beer Exchange + Coffee Exchange

    (00:15:40) Roo Bus Baseball Game

    (00:19:55) House of Yes Events Announced for Bonnaroo 2026

    (00:23:11) Celebrating 2,500 YouTube Subscribers

    (00:24:05) Your Best Bonnaroo Tips (29 Listener‑Submitted Hacks)

    (00:58:44) Outro

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce

    Bonnaroo 2026: Why Ticket Deals Are Dropping Now

    Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What's Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)

    Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries



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    🎧 LISTEN LINKS
    Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com
    Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify
    Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts
    YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic
    Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic

    📱 SOCIAL LINKS
    Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast
    X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co
    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast

    The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission.
    Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.

    We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
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    1 hr
  • Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What’s Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)

    Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What’s Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)
    Apr 22 2026
    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, Radio Bonnaroo returning, wristband warnings, ticket updates, and more. We also talk about our live show at Bonnaroo, this year’s giveaway, and what these changes mean for your weekend on the Farm.After the Bonnaroo block, stick around for fun extras: Volkswagen stories, VIP upgrades at The Caverns, Rock the Country news, Ticketmaster rulings, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame updates, and Roo Bus/Bob Dylan talk.Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______(00:00) Intro(00:49) The What Podcast Live(01:15) Bonnaroo Prep and Recap from Last Week(03:53) Giveaway with Lunchbox(06:28) Wedding Update(07:46) Wristbands are shipping(11:20) Schedule Conflicts and Reactions(14:34) JamTrak is not returning(17:55) "Magic Man" not returning(20:21) No more Bonnaroo App(21:35) No Who Stage(23:08) The Return of Radio Bonnaroo(25:27) Music Genre Venn Diagram(28:05) Bug-a-Paluza Recap and Bus History(34:16) VIP Upgrades at Venues(44:49) Rock the Country(46:38) Live Nation/Ticket Master Judgement(50:12) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees(54:25) Roo Bus in town for Bob Dylan(55:24) OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHow Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must-Sees)Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River FestivalBonnaroo 2026 Venn DiagramBonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown______ 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission. Other music provided by Midist and used with permission. We love to hear from you! Send us an email at comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
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    57 mins
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