This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan offer their quick takes and expert opinions on the just-released Bonnaroo 2024 schedule.

Every year, Barry, Lord Taco, Bryan, and thousands of Roovians patiently await the Bonnaroo schedule, hoping for the best and expecting the worst when it comes to set conflicts. Finally, the Bonnaroo 2024 schedule is here, and there’s lots to talk about! Will it all go out the window when you finally get to the Farm? Probably, but it sure is fun to map out your dream path through the festival!

That's not all the crew has in store for listeners this week, however! They also talk with Patrick Whelan, co-founder of Soberoo, a non-profit organization he informally started at the first Bonnaroo in 2002. Soberoo is a project that ensures anyone looking to remain sober throughout the duration of the festival still has fun, safe places on the farm. The group now shares its mission at dozens of festivals around the country. Learn more here.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:41) flipturn in Chattanooga

(00:04:28) Beat in Nashville

(00:08:03) 420 Fest in Atlanta

(00:13:31) Bonnaroo Schedule is Out

(00:27:40) Introducing this week's guest

(00:30:13) Interview with Patrick Whelan of Soberoo/Harmonium Inc.

(01:40:14) Outro

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Just a few weeks ago, The What Podcast crew started to take a look electronic dance music's relationship with Bonnaroo. This week, that journey continues, as Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco chat with a panel of fans who seek to help guide them through the uncharted EDM waters (What is 'Electro-Soul'?).

Now familiar with the genre's history in regards to Bonnaroo, as well as having examined the evolution of The Other stage and Where in the Woods, the gang now turns to a carefully selected group of experts: Tyrone Basket of The Daily Frequency, Kyle Gonzalez, Christian Pina, and Matthew Murphy. The guests answer Barry and Bryan's questions, helping them awaken the rave-kids that perhaps have been within them all along.

Building on what we learned from Daniel a few weeks ago and his Spotify EDM playlists (bonnaroo bpm, where in the woods swirl, where in the woods bass, and philos records takeover), the panel helps us break down the artists on the lineup and give us an idea of what to expect (Beware of SVDDEN DEATH!).

Stay tuned to The What Podcast to hear when we announce the winner of our ticket giveaway contest, too!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:11:41) flipturn in Chattanooga

(00:12:49) EDM Panel with Kyle, Tyrone, Christian, and Matthew

(01:10:23) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, Television's Richard Lloyd joins the crew to dive into the band’s seminal release, Marquee Moon. Listen to the art-punk legend’s insights here, or watch via YouTube.

Lloyd tells stories of writing and recording Marquee Moon, including why drummer Billy Ficca appears orange on the cover art. "Billy liked health food, but he ate too many carrots," he remembers with a chuckle. "We were telling him, 'Stop! You’re turning orange!' And he kept eating them."

Before the gang sits down with Lloyd, however, there’s some very important Bonnaroo news to break down: the lineup of Outeroo/Where in the Woods. The gang dissects the announcement, finding time to sneak in some Bonnaroulette phone calls along the way with recommendations like The Heavy Heavy, Milky Chance, and Japanese House. Discover artists on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup along with us on Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify Playlist.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:07:27) Outeroo/Where in the Woods Lineup Released

(00:24:45) Voicemail 1 (Pondo)

(00:27:23) Voicemail 2 (Lucy)

(00:30:47) Voicemail 3 (Dan)

(00:34:33) Voicemail 4 (Anna)

(00:36:48) Voicemail 5 (Chris)

(00:40:39) Voicemail 6 (Caitlin)

(00:42:12) Voicemail 7 (Jo)

(00:46:15) Voicemail 8 (Brady)

(00:48:25) Marquee Moon Re-Release

(00:55:28) Interview with Richard Lloyd of Television

(01:02:13) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan embark on their previously-promised quest: diving headfirst into electronic dance music, or EDM. The gang runs through the historical importance of EDM at Bonnaroo and takes a look at the EDM present on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup.

To assist with their journey into the dance genre, The What Podcast is joined by self-described EDM fan Daniel Haskett, who provides insight into the history of the style and how it has become such a big part of festival culture. For an even deeper look at the genre, check out Haskett's accompanying EDM playlists here: bonnaroo bpm, where in the woods swirl, where in the woods bass, and philos records takeover.

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Don't forget to check out part 2 of our EDM deep dive here!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:29) Interview with Daniel Haskett

(00:53:40) Outro

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Previously on The What Podcast, the crew spun the great wheel of Bonnaroulette, which had them diving into artists on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup they hand't yet checked out. This week, listeners have all the power, as Barry, Lord Taco and Bryan let fan voice messages lead the discussion. As always, you can follow along with what we are listing to with Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify Playlist.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:05:28) This Week's Voicemails

(00:14:09) Voicemail 1 (Cecilia)

(00:17:07) Voicemail 2 (Alex)

(00:19:00) Voicemail 3 (Daniel)

(00:22:27) Voicemail 4 (Mike)

(00:23:46) Voicemail 5 (Ian)

(00:26:31) Voicemail 6 (Christy)

(00:29:25) Voicemail 7 (Jacob)

(00:31:15) Voicemail 8 (Liesl)

(00:36:29) Voicemail 9 (Kevan)

(00:41:32) Voicemail 10 (Madeline)

(00:44:55) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan asks listeners who they should check out when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. Additionally, they hear ‘Roo tales from Olivia Ross, a newspaper photographer who has worked the festival the last two years.

First up, the guys react to fans recommending they check out the likes of The Mars Volta, Fred Again…, The Tesky Brothers, Half Moon Run, Whyte Fang, and more.

As for the conversation with Ross, multi-year vet discusses how despite each year featuring different types of crowds with varying taste in music, she’s always had an enjoyable experience on the farm. Though her first year involved a good deal of confusion, she soon became a pro, and now works the fest as a concert photographer.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:10) Do girls fart

(00:07:45) Back to the show

(00:08:46) Late Night Sets

(00:18:22) Voicemail 1 (Ronnie)

(00:21:02) Voicemail 2 (Michael)

(00:26:22) Voicemail 3 (Kate)

(00:33:19) Voicemail 4 (Blake)

(00:37:13) Interview with Olivia

(01:07:59) Outro

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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan bring back one of their favorite games — Bonnaroulette!

The three hosts gather to load up their wheel with a bunch of Bonnaroo acts they know nothing about… nothing about yet, that is. As the wheel spins, the gang goes on a journey of musical discovery, looking at bands like Half Moon Run, Cigarettes After Sex, Geese, Teezo Touchdown, Neal Francis, and, uh, Neil Frances. Follow along with Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify playlist.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:08:54) Bonnaroulette

(00:09:17) Geese

(00:16:21) Half Moon Run

(00:23:37) Cigarettes After Sex

(00:30:38) Teezo Touchdown

(00:37:54) Neal Francis/Neil Frances

(00:46:47) Ticket Giveaway

(00:54:33) Outro

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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan are joined by guests Trevin Bernarding and Chris Dossett to dive into the return of Bonnaroo day passes and discuss the attendee experience of the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, after we gushed over the lineup last week and talked to Dan, who attended the festival in 2022.

The crew discusses Bourbon & Beyond’s consistently good lineups, but also explores the fest’s attempts to craft an immersive experience (with particular grievances when it comes to lines for water and restrooms). Having been there themselves, Bernardi and Dossett share their opinion on whom they think is the right type of audience for this festival.

In other festival news, Bonnaroo has brought back one-day passes! The crew discusses their return, as well as the introduction of a two-day option. We've also got tickets to give away. More on that in the coming weeks, so make sure you're subscribed to The What Podcast and visit thewhat.co/win for more info.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:48) The festival world is changing

(00:09:09) This week's guests

(00:15:48) Bonnaroo adding 1 and 2 day tickets

(00:33:07) Introducting this week's guests

(00:34:03) Chris and Trevin talk Bourbon & Beyond

(00:56:31) Outro

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This week, The What Podcast crew continues their conversation with Bryan Stone from last week’s episode as they discuss the incredible lineup for Bourbon & Beyond 2024.

To get even deeper into Bourbon and Beyond, hosts Barry and Lord Taco connect with Bourbon & Beyond attendee Dan Raymer, a fan and fest-goer from Gallatin, Tennessee. The trio dive into the nitty gritty of the festival, from stage layouts to water availability to the vibe of Louisville. As for tickets, they’re on sale now, so grab yours while you can!

In addition to Bourbon & Beyond talk, Barry and Lord Taco also make corrections and share insights about Moon River Festival’s pause.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:34) Updates to last week's show

(00:09:39) Relfecting on past guests

(00:27:47) Setting up this week's interview

(00:32:14) Reacting to Bourbon and Beyond's lineup

(00:40:26) Interview with Dan

(01:18:02) Outro

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After five years in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Moon River Festival is hitting the pause button for 2024. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joins hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan Stone on The What Podcast to discuss possible reasons why.

Despite three sell-out years in Chattanooga, Moon River won’t be returning for what Mayor Kelly admits are complicated reasons. He points to the general impact of inflation, as well as the economics of a festival in 2024.

But while he hopes Moon River will return at some point in the future, he’s not waiting around for the stars to align. “I can tell you behind the scenes, we’re talking to some folks about trying to stand up something local,” Mayor Kelly says, noting the event would focus on “local and smaller artists.” “Because the consolidation of the festival business isn’t helpful to any of this either, because there aren’t enough entrants and competitors.”

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:17:35) Interview with Mayor Tim Kelly

(01:03:23) Outro

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