Sharla and Daniel are out of town in Thailand, so some of our former TOTEM scholars are taking over the podcast this week!  Hang out with Austin, Anthony and Emilio as they go through anything and everything they'd like and take a look forward to Bonnaroo 2026!

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It's a remote episode this week, Sharla is back home in Huntsville while Daniel is up with the NYC / New Jersey crew.  We talk about some of the updated EDM additions slipped by the Festive Owl, have a fun walk and talk in the East Village, and much more.

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Bonnaroo's Where Stage lineup dropped this last week, and we brought in an expert to walk us through who will be playing the UFO Stage!  TOTEM Scholar Alumni Imani drops in to give us the info on each artist that will be playing that stage, plus Sharla and Daniel talk about Bonnaroo's marketing, some weekly picks, and much more.

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Brooklin is SO BACK! She's visiting us for the Super Bowl party, and we're talking all things Bad Bunny halftime show, aka the Benito Bowl!  

Brooklin shares all things music, travel, and festival life. She tells us what show she is most excited to see at Bonnaroo 2026, talks about her recent travel adventures, and we discuss all things about CLAPPING DEM CHEEKS. 

Brooklin and Dan also debate the age-old festival question: do you get in the pit or hang back and chill?

From Super Bowl reactions to Bonnaroo hype and travel stories, this episode is full of laughs, opinions, and festival energy.

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Bonnaroo 2026 ticket deals are sparking big conversations across social media and festival forums. Are these new ticket offers a sign of weak sales, or just part of Bonnaroo’s evolving strategy? And is the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup really as “mid” as some fans claim? In this episode, Sharla and Daniel break down the current state of Bonnaroo, analyze what the discounts could mean for the festival’s future, and share their take on where Bonnaroo stands heading into 2026.

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Bonnaroo's After Hours lineup has arrived!  Or is it the Late Night lineup?  In any case, Sharla and Daniel are here to look it over and also look back at some of our favorite late night shows on the Farm over the years.  We also talk a bit about the wild Winter weather that hit Nashville and other areas, and even talk about THAT episode of The Pitt.

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We had our TOTEM meetup in East Nashville this last weekend and had a bit of a wild time with some friends that came down!  Sharla and Daniel also have some weekly picks, a quick travel trip at the Tennesseean, and much more.

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The music never stops.  Bobby Weir is enjoying his reward for a life well lived, and we're here with some of our friends to remember all the good times we had with him.  Daniel and Sharla are also talking about some of the Bonnaroo news that has come up in recent weeks, as well as how we can better respect the farm when we're on site. 

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With Roo news a little dry lately, we're diving into some community news and stories by talking with one of our good friends Jums about his worldwide backpacking tour this last year!  From half of the states to a few more continents, he's got a lot of wild stories but also some suggestions on how you can get the best bang for your buck when it comes to travel!

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We had our TOTEM Holiday Party at Straight to Ale's Speakeasy in Huntsville and had a ton of friends along!  Hear from some of our regular guests and buddies with a ton about what we're looking forward to in 2026 and much more.

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