Listeners of last week’s The What Podcast found out that big changes are coming to the way you select and purchase your Bonnaroo tickets and camping options for next year. Today, the hosts aim to add further clarity to all of the adjustments.

As promised, C3 Presents’ Project Manager of US Festivals Brad Parker and Marketing Director Cory Smith are back to answer listener-submitted questions about all the coming changes. To find out how these things will affect your Bonnaroo camping and ticketing experience, listen now or watch the full episode YouTube.

Then, of course, do us a solid and make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:37) Lord Taco's 1000th PBR check-in

(00:03:23) Answering questions from last week's show

(00:04:33) What about Groop camping? Decoupling Centeroo from camping and ice

(00:06:24) VIP camping and lounges/entrances

(00:15:48) Buying a campground ticket without buying a Centeroo ticket?

(00:16:33) Any changes to pit access for GA?

(00:18:42) ADA for campground and activities

(00:20:17) What if you already purchased tickets last year?

(00:21:35) Any changes to capacity next year?

(00:22:27) Picking your own spot in the campgrounds

(00:26:54) Key things to remember

(00:29:51) Outro

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Big changes are coming to the way you select and purchase your Bonnaroo tickets and camping options next year. In this episode of The What Podcast, we have all the details you need to know.

C3 Presents’ Project Manager of US Festivals Brad Parker and Marketing Director Cory Smith sit down with us and explain the new “uncoupled” ticket buying options Bonnaroo fans will have for 2023. Do you want to camp in GA, but get a seat on the hill for a What Stage act? Now, you can!

This is a huge change and if you have any questions about what’s coming up, please send them to [email protected]. We will have Brad and Cory back on at some point and will be happy to pass them along.

To find out how these changes will affect your Bonnaroo experience, listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:07:36) Brad and Cory with C3 Presents

(00:10:15) Bonnaroo is community-focused

(00:11:30) Introducing decoupling options

(00:13:06) The Disneyworld analogy

(00:16:59) More attendees are flying in

(00:20:20) Brad is not a camper

(00:21:35) Daily entry helps staff, attendees

(00:25:49) The buying process online

(00:32:04) GA prices are coming down

(00:34:47) More pre-pitched tents sold than ever

(00:36:17) Bonnaroo sent tents to New Orleans for Hurricane Ida

(00:37:32) Barry is tired of sleeping on the ground

(00:39:55) Second entrance is coming back

(00:44:33) Campground names are coming back

(00:46:12) More on the decoupling options

(00:49:45) Guest campground is still gone

(00:51:27) Key dates coming up

(00:53:37) Lineup coming in January

(00:54:43) Why was 2022 a down year?

(00:59:57) How would you describe the 2023 lineup?

(01:00:14) Is Machine Gun Kelly Bonnaroo?

(01:00:37) Priorities going into 2022?

(01:02:50) Talent team working on lineup is the same people

(01:04:10) They tried not to raise prices

(01:05:36) Bonnaroo is run by Bonnaroo people

(01:07:25) Conclusion

(01:07:37) Lord Taco's perspective

(01:09:51) Send us your questions for Cory and Brad

(01:10:34) More money raised for Lord Taco's Birthday/Christmas present

(01:11:14) Rate/review and send us feedback

(01:11:55) Outro

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Brad and Barry introduce this week's High Five Clip, part 2 of their interview with Paul Janeway from 2018. In this excerpt, Paul talks about how St. Paul and The Broken Bones was propelled a higher level of fame following an electrifying performance on David Letterman. It's a great story about how one show or one moment can change everything for a band. Listen to the original interview here.

Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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Paul Janeway of St. Paul and The Broken Bones has a special place in The What Podcast lore. His interview with Brad and Barry was so good, they made two episodes out of it back in 2018. During the conversation, he told one of the funniest Bonnaroo stories ever about his early experience on The Farm -- back when he was attending as a volunteer and not a performer.

Find out what happened on today's High Five Clip, and then listen to the full original episode here.

Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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The gang of The What Podcast interview tons of musicians, but the meetings don't always go as planned. Such the case when they chatted with Bishop Briggs at Bonnaroo 2019.

In this week's High Five Clip, Brad and Barry recall meeting with Briggs at her Roo trailer. Things were going great, until Brad made a fool of himself by trying to open a bottle of Topo Chico. A few frat boy mishaps later, and the pair ended up being unceremoniously asked to leave -- wet, embarrassed, and with a stupid story to tell.

Listen to the duo reminisce about their infamous Bishop Briggs interview now, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts and check out the full interview with Bishop Briggs.

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The What Podcast is back with new thoughts on the 2023 festival landscape, and a brand new segment.

Building off last week's throwback interview with Ashley Capps, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are introducing High Five Clips, a segment that takes a five-minute or less look back at past shows and interviews. This week, they pull a clip from their 2020 conversation with Bobby and Sophie of C3 Presents in which they talk about booking the Plazas and EDM acts for The Other Stage.

Plus, the What trio tease what's coming from the show, and chat about some speculation for Bonnaroo 2023.

For more, check out The What Podcast website, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:51) New Ideas for the Show

(00:16:19) Changes Coming to Bonnaroo

(00:32:03) Brad Teases a Big Guest

(00:39:14) Clip: Bob and Sophie from C3

(00:44:10) Outro

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This week's The What Podcast is a special bonus episode revisiting an interview with the co-founder of Bonnaroo himself, Ashley Capps.

In this High Five Clip, Brad and Barry share two short clips from their 2018 interview with Capps. The three discuss the festival's impact on live music and of course, the Paul McCartney show in 2013. You can also revisit the complete interview here.

Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Brad is back on The What Podcast and joins Barry and Lord Taco to talk about his new best friend, Bill Murray, and he hints at some Bonnaroo lineup rumors. Plus, Barry and Lord Taco share their recent interview with Wild Rivers.

Listen now or watch the full episode via Youtube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:46) PBR's New Can

(00:02:52) Brad Meets Bill Murray

(00:10:00) Barry talked to Lucinda Williams

(00:12:38) Catching Up with Brad

(00:19:04) Bonnaroo Rumor Season

(00:23:42) Woodstock '99 Documentary

(00:34:17) Catching Up with lordtaco

(00:35:16) Interview Setup

(00:40:47) Wild Rivers Interview

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Barry and Lord Taco spent some time with the folks who turned a rainy Moon River Sunday into a memorable impromptu concert at a Chattanooga concert venue. It's a case study in timing, luck, thinking outside of the box and building relationships. In about two hours, organizers were able to move a half dozen artists and 3,000 fans to a city-owned venue. And, the staff showed up to make popcorn, too.

Moon River co-founder Drew Holcomb, AC Entertainment President Ted Heinig, and others join the show to discuss the memorable weekend.

Listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:50) Brief History of the Podcast

(00:06:50) Episode Setup

(00:19:33) Interview with Ted, Drew, and Tivoli Foundation

(00:45:46) Outro

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Barry and Lord Taco attended the Moon River Festival along with Bryan Stone in Chattanooga this past weekend. Sunday could have been a disaster when heavy rain and lightning forced the event to end early and evacuate the park, but the organizers pivoted and were able to offer attendees an amazing indoor concert at a nearby venue at the last minute. This is a great festival success story in light of weather-related incidents from the past few years. Also in this episode, we sat down with Moon River performer Mat Kearney before his set on Saturday and find out which car all three of us used to own in the past.

Listen now or watch the full chat via YouTube. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:49) Moon River Recap

(00:19:51) Interview with Mat Kearney

(00:34:32) Closing

(00:36:44) Outro

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