The What Podcast

For now, the 2024 lineup for Bonnaroo remains a mystery. So, instead of participating in rampant speculation (as much as they’d like to), the crew of The What Podcast are biding their time by connecting with the flesh and blood of their favorite festival.

This week, Barry and Lord Taco offer a unique perspective from the farm, that of Bonnaroo veteran and festival photographer Yvonne Gougelet. Gougelet recalls attending her first Bonnaroo on less than a dime, comedy lineups at Bonnaroo, hitchhiking, and how starting “Babes & Beards of Bonnaroo” led to her career as a festival photographer.

Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast here or watch it via YouTube. For more Tales from The Farm, check out our conversation with longtime attendee Cassie; and for more about photographing the fest and live music in general, check out Barry and Lord Taco’s interview with Danny Clinch.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:17) Interview with Yvonne Gougelet

(01:04:04) Outro

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Fans still have a few weeks to go before Bonnaroo is expected to drop the 2024 lineup in all of its glory, so in the meantime, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast decided to take a boots-on-the-ground view of their favorite festival. They invite friend of the show Cassie to discuss everything from how the event has changed over time to the experience of being on The Farm, and more.

Having attended Bonnaroo for nearly a decade (frequently by herself), Cassie argues that the lineup is only a small part of what makes the event so special. As evidenced by her friendship with The What crew, it’s more about the people!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:11:03) Interview with Cassie

(00:42:35) Outro

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Danny Clinch’s photographs have appeared in hundreds of magazines and countless album covers over the years. He’s made a career documenting some of the best moments in rock, folk, hip-hop, and beyond. So of course, he’s crossed over with Bonnaroo on more than a few occasions.

On this episode of The What Podcast, Clinch joins Barry and Lord Taco to chat about some of his best known work, including the iconic photos of Bruce Springsteen in the snow from his Letter to You album. He also tells his stories of shooting Taylor Swift for Time and how he’s directly influenced Bonnaroo history.

“I had a hand in telling Radiohead how cool Bonnaroo was, and that it was the closest thing to a European that they would see,” he recalls. “They were not so sure about doing it, and when they ended up doing it, they absolutely loved it.”

Regarding Springsteen’s own appearance on The Farm, Clinch noted: “I also had a lot to do with Springsteen sitting in with Phish that year. Bruce had come and done the festival and he stayed an extra day. He was watching Citizen Cope from the side-stage with one of his sons, and I wandered over to Bruce and I said, ‘Have you seen Phish before?’ He said, ‘No!’ I said, ‘Well they’re tonight; those boys can play anything…’ An hour later I ran into their tour manager and he said, ‘Hey Bruce just hit us up! I think he’s gonna come and sit in, come over and photograph while they’re rehearsing!'”

Listen to The What Podcast chat with Danny Clinch here or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:08:16) Interview with Danny Clinch

(00:57:25) Outro

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Since singer-songwriter Noah Kahan last joined The What Podcast, he’s been all over the place. From being selected as a Shaky Knees headliner to guesting on SNL, it’s been nothing but onwards and upwards for the artist. On this High Five Clip, Kahan talks with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco ahead of his appearance at Bonnaroo 2023.

Kahan talks about how important it is to be honest about mental health, as well as how much it means to him that his songs might be able to help someone in need. In particular, he goes into the difficulties of actually opening up.

“It’s like a bunch of people telling you that at the bottom of a pit of fire, there’s a big cushion,” he says. “You have to trust yourself to jump into it, but all you know is the fire, and all you can see is the fire, and all these people are like, ‘I promise you that there’s a big pillow at the bottom.’ It takes a long time for people to make that fall, it takes an incredible amount of trust to tell someone how you’re feeling.”

Listen to The What Podcast chat with Noah Kahan here or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the original episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:31) Clip with Noah Kahan

(00:05:29) Outro

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It’s no secret that the music business is a wild industry, but every now and then it comes with its perks. On this High Five Clip from The What Podcast, Brann Dailor of Mastodon tells the story of how the band managed to appear as extras on HBO’s legendary drama Game of Thrones.

Making a pair of cameos in two different seasons, Dailor explains how the opportunity arose, the band’s reaction, and what it was like portraying a wilding. “I looked over and I saw Bill [Kelliher], my guitar player, was asleep in the mud,” Dailor recalled. “And we were about to have our cue that we were supposed to get up, and I think that he woke up at the last second. Otherwise, he was about to be that guy amongst hundreds of extras that were laying in the mud.”

Listen to The What Podcast chatting with Brann Dailor here or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the original episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:30) Brann Dailor on Game of Thrones

(00:04:50) Outro

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Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast have long-known that Bonnaroo can change lives for the better — and they’re not alone. For many, the festival is about much more than big-name headliners and Spicy Pie. Case in point, Roo Bus’ new nonprofit venture TOTEM.

This week, the program’s Daniel and Sharla Horton drop in to talk about the new initiative, the organization’s goals, and how they seek to bring people together. Through radiating positivity year-round, the two cultivate a strong community, life-long relationships, and the best vibes known to man. Find out more about TOTEM here.

Listen to this episode of The What Podcast or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:53) Daniel and Sharla from The Roo Bus join

(00:24:34) Outro

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It has been far too long since the gang got together to talk ‘roo. Luckily, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are back for another edition of The What Podcast, this time to discuss the future of Bonnaroo and predict what the 2024 edition of the festival might have in store.

As well as discussing the latest Bonnaroo news, they extend congratulations to the guests they have had on the show who have been recently nominated for Grammy Awards, such as Noah Kahan, Larkin Poe, and The War & Treaty.

Listen to this episode of The What Podcast or watch it via YouTube. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:43) Bonnaroo Dates Announced

(00:07:32) Rumor Season

(00:11:49) Price Increases

(00:27:49) Concerts we attended

(00:43:40) Win merch from Consequence

(00:44:56) Grammy nominations

(00:53:46) Outro

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Throughout the history of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, many traditions have popped up for the festival-goers. Of them, the annual Beer Exchange (established in 2014) has become one of the most notable and long-standing. In this week’s High Five Clip, The What Podcast crew go all the way back to 2019 to revisit an interview at the Beer Exchange with some special guests, including two of the event’s organizers, Kevin Barnes and Mitchell Padgett of Camp Reddaroo.

Brad and Barry dive into the hopsy subject with their guests to learn about the original plans for the Beer Exchange. Barnes and Padgett run through the history of the event, including the first beer they ever exchanged, how the idea came to be, and how it became an annual staple.

Listen to The What Podcast chatting at the Beer Exchange or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the original episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:30) High Five Clip with Kevin Barnes and Mitchell Padgett

(00:05:17) Outro

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Multi-time Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival performer Grace Potter knows what the festival is all about. Having made appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016, she is a bonafide veteran of the circuit. Along with appearing as a solo act, she has also been to the festival with her former band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

In a flashback segment with The What Podcast, though, she takes the talk away from Bonnaroo, speaking on how much difficult it was to shoot the video for her 2021 song “Release.” She then goes on to explain how director Catherine Fordham helped shape the video around the album, Daylight. She also speaks on what it is like to be a “guinea pig” for other musicians.

Listen to The What Podcast chatting with Grace Potter or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the full 2021 episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:30) High Five Clip with Grace Potter

(00:06:08) Outro

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The What Podcast is back with another High Five Clip! This week, the crew dial the clock back to 2020 when they traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee for a conversation with Ted Heinig, Stephen Greene, and Bryan Benson of AC Entertainment to talk about how they book the lineup for festivals such as (you guessed it) Bonnaroo.

The trio of guests discusses booking artists while not being able to see all of them, how they avoid double-booking conflicts, and how important timing is for both the artists and the festival. They then discuss how they helped kickstart the careers of artists like Alabama Shakes and The Black Keys.

Listen to The What Podcast chatting with Ted Heinig, Stephen Greene, and Bryan Benson of AC Entertainment, or watch it via YouTube. You can also listen to the full 2020 episode here. While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows, and snag our “Radiate Positivity” T-shirt on the Consequence Shop.