What do unscented candles, Robert Mondavi wine, and Coke Zero have in common? They were all on Lady Gaga’s 2009 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we dive backstage with the artist who turned pop into performance art — and find a rider that’s surprisingly stripped-down, strategic, and just a little indulgent.

From quiet flames to California reds to caffeine on command, we unpack the early essentials behind the rise of Mother Monster.

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