This week we're doing a bit of traveling on the show!  Sharla and Daniel talk about all of our tips if you've ever thought about making the trek out for Burning Man, and our good buddy Sam talks about his recent trip to London to see Oasis.  This is also our first video episode, our Patreons get first dibs and then it comes to our Discord a few days later.  The full launch comes for everyone in a month or so!

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This week’s Story Time at the Roo Bus may be just 30 minutes, but it’s packed with major Bonnaroo updates and podcast news. Sharla shares a new batch of clips from the Farm, and we dive into the big story: Brad Parker, Bonnaroo Festival Director, is stepping down to pursue his dream career. Stepping into his role is Shelby Schreiber, a veteran C3 employee whose leadership marks an exciting new chapter for Bonnaroo. It’s inspiring to see a strong woman guiding the festival into its next era. Plus, we share updates on our own journey as Story Time at the Roo Bus transitions toward a full video podcast. Tune in for all the details!

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Even though Bonnaroo 2025 was cut short, we’re bringing you the unforgettable moments we captured during our time on the Farm. In this first part of our Audio Postcards from the Farm series, Daniel shares unforgettable recordings with fellow Bonnaroovians, including the crew from Church Boners, Caleb from the Bonnaroo Yearbook, and many more friends we met at the legendary Monkey Bar.

We reminisce about our favorite moments from the Farm, talk about what fans are most excited to see at Bonnaroo 2026, and even dive into some of Sharla’s wild and hilarious Roo dreams. 

Part two, featuring Sharla’s recordings, drops next week - don’t miss it!

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2025's Wednesday Party was one of the best ever, and we've got the two guys who put it all together on this week to talk about how it came to be.  Running your own event in Outeroo can be work, but it's totally worth it.  Matty and Andrew are here to talk about what worked for them this past year in putting together the best Outeroo activation that 2025 had to offer.  

Also, in the second half of the episode, Andrew uses his expertise as one of the driving forces of /r/Bonnaroo's Rumor and Confirmation thread to give us a first look at what 2026's lineup might have to offer.

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What might future improvements on the Farm look like?  What does the early cancellation mean for the City of Manchester?  Why do the Braves suck this year?  We dig into these questions and much more with former Alderman and current front man for the South Central TN Tourism Association, Ryan French.  Ryan and his whole crew have been essentially been the First Family of Bonnaroo for many years, and we're thrilled to have him on this week to talk about what the coming years may look like on the Farm.

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It's officially official, we will all be back on the Farm together starting on June 11th of 2026.  Things will look just a little different next year, so we've gathered a panel to talk about some of the changes that are coming our way!

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Sharla and Daniel are back this week!  Daniel is out of the hospital, and both of us are back from Knoxville.  We talk a bit about the Sunsphere, the new Bonnaroo dates for next year, and Sharla catches up with AG from TikTok about her very viral story about what happened with her at the Farm this year.  Find her on TikTok at @agdubz_ !

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Sharla and Daniel are back this week to go through part two of our review of what happened and how everyone's feeling in the wake of the rained out Roo.  We talk a little bit about the full refund and survey news, as well as go through a lot of our personal journeys in how we're feeling about everything.

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Alright, Bonnaroo.  Let's really dive in on everything that's occurred this last week.  We want you to know that you are heard, your feelings are valid, and we know it sucks.  Sharla and Daniel did a lot of homework in putting this together and wanted to let you know what we know, what we're hearing, and how we move forward.  Times are tough, but we truly believe that better days and more Bonnaroo is ahead.

Now more than ever, get out there radiate positivity.

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You already know the deal.  Let’s sit at camp and talk it out. ❤️

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