In this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Bryan sit down with Brian Murray and Jeremy Kaplan from Dogs in a Pile, the fast-rising jam band making their Bonnaroo debut in 2025. From their early days playing Grateful Dead covers on the Jersey Shore to developing a genre-bending sound influenced by Zappa, Coltrane, and Miles Davis, the band shares their journey and what fans can expect when they hit the stage in Manchester this June.

The guys talk about their expansive approach to setlists, how covers like “Linus and Lucy” and “Mr. Banker” find their way into their shows, and the collaborative spirit that drives their creativity. Plus, they reveal a behind-the-scenes story of writing a song with Phish lyricist Tom Marshall and tease some ideas for their Bonnaroo 2025 performance. It’s a deep dive into one of the most exciting acts on the jam scene — and one that’s tailor-made for the Roo crowd.

Also, be sure and join The What Podcast for a special meetup and live episode on The How Stage inside Planet Roo at 4:00 PM on Thursday during Bonnaroo!

Listen to the full episode with Dogs in a Pile here, or watch it on YouTube. And don't forget to rate and review The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:07) Russ at Bug-a-Paluza

(00:03:47) The What Podcast live at Bonnaroo announcement

(00:06:32) Coachella news

(00:09:20) Bryan at Sweetwater 420 Fest

(00:11:56) Roo Run 5K announced

(00:14:20) Interview with Jeremy and Brian from Dogs in a Pile

(01:06:19) Outro

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