Festival fans got hit with an onslaught of lineups in the last couple of weeks, and Brad and Barry from The What podcast discuss and rank their favorites. Spoiler alert, it's New Orleans Jazz Fest at number 1 and then everyone else.

But what of Coachella? Or less "prestigious" events like Shaky Knees or Boston Calling? And then of course there's the biggest elephant in the room, Bonnaroo?

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:40) Lord Taco in New Orleans

(00:01:41) Pandemic Talk

(00:04:32) Coachella

(00:09:45) When We Were Young

(00:12:02) Riverbend

(00:18:53) Jazzfest

(00:24:08) Boston Calling

(00:25:48) Shaky Knees

(00:26:31) Does Bonnaroo's Lineup Still Hold Up?

(00:31:35) Forecastle

(00:35:49) Ranking 2022 Lineups (00:37:24) Closing

(00:39:10) Outro

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It’s finally here! After two years of cancellations, Bonnaroo is ready to try again in 2022 with its newly revealed lineup. If there’s anything that gets festival fans excited, it’s lineup day, and The What podcast gang are definitely festival fans.

As soon as the lineup dropped, Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco were on Zoom dishing their reactions to the 2022 Bonnaroo bill. What day are they most excited for? What do they think of Stevie Nicks becoming the first female performer to headline the festival? How do they feel about Machine Gun Kelly's booking?

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Everybody has a story about being in the pit when things got a little scary, and Brann Dailor of the recently Grammy-nominated Mastodon tells Barry and Lord Taco about his experience on the latest edition of The What Podcast. He also shares some stories from that band's experience filming their Game of Thrones cameos.

Also on this episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also talk about the latest festival news, plus we have more music from Midist.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:39) Jeff Cuellar Leaves Bonnaroo

(00:04:54) Hangoutfest Lineup

(00:06:57) Coldplay Headliner Rumor

(00:13:59) Interview with Brann Dailor of Mastodon

(00:47:24) Bonna-True or False

(00:53:03) Brad's Surprise Prediction

(00:55:11) Beatles Documentary Discussion

(01:06:42) Outro

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The War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel joins Brad from The What Podcast for a special interview about the band's new album, I Don't Live Here Anymore.

In addiction to discussing the progression from the TWOD's previous full-length, A Deeper Understanding, Granduciel is joined by his bandmates for a four-song performance. In this exclusive set, The War on Drugs perform the new LP's "Change," “Old Skin,” “Occasional Rain," and the title track.

Elsewhere in the episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco talk the latest Bonnaroo news and Peter Jackson's new Beatles documentary Get Back. Listen now, and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:09) Latest Bonnaroo News

(00:16:49) The Beatles Documentary

(00:30:24) Interview with Adam Granduciel from The War on Drugs

(00:46:22) "Change" Performed by The War on Drugs

(00:52:29) "Old Skin" Performed by The War on Drugs

(00:57:48) "Occasional Rain" Performed by The War on Drugs

(01:02:47) "I Don't Live Here Anymore" Performed by The War on Drugs

(01:08:43) Outro

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As the news from Astroworld continues to breaks hearts, The What Podcast explores the aftermath of the tragedy. Will there be an impact on how future festivals handle security or capacity? What about artist's responsibility?

On a lighter note, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also make some early predictions for the Bonnaroo 2022 lineup, and discuss the new adaptation of Dune. (Spoiler: Barry is not a dragon.)

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:57) Astroworld Tragedy

(00:28:06) Shaky Knees Lineup

(00:35:07) Bonnaroo 2022 Dates?

(00:43:20) Lineup Predictions

(00:55:10) Dune

(01:07:04 Outro

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Durand Jones and The Indications namesake Durand Jones gives new meaning to the expression "the eyes are the window to the soul" during his fun and insightful conversation with Brad and Barry on The What Podcast. The band's singer/drummer Aaron Frazer was on the show last episode, and now it's the frontman's turn to step to the mic.

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Durand Jones and The Indications singer/songwriter/musician Aaron Frazer tells Brad and Barry of The What Podcast that working with the band and releasing his own solo album is sort of like being a Marvel superhero: there is plenty of work for everyone.

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This week on The What Podcast, Brad tells Barry and Lord Taco all about his experience at Austin City Limits 2021. Highlights include George Strait, Durand Jones, and sushi, and not necessarily in that order. Take a listen and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Marc Myers, a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, joins Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to discuss his new book, ROCK CONCERT: An Oral History as Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There. It's a fun conversation on The What Podcast that looks at the evolution of the live show from the '50s to the '80s.

Myers gives insider info about how rock concerts evolved, how a particular series of events led to the arena shows we know and love today, and what the industry looks like in 2021. Take a listen, and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Keeping up with which festivals are happening and which are being canceled or postponed can be difficult enough, but Brad, Barry and Lord Taco have a little fun on The What Podcast playing Fake or Festival, a game that asks which is real and which is made up.

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