The What Podcast

StoneOnAir podcast host Bryan Stone and photographer Evan Bonnaroo join Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to discuss the 2023 Bonnaroo festival in this very special episode of The What Podcast.

From the aspects that went perfectly according to plan to the parts that… didn’t (the number two in Plaza Two incident), the pair of guests provide a new perspective on how this year’s Bonnaroo went down. Elsewhere, the gang touches on mental health, Soberoo, Korn, Portugal. the Man, and so much more.

Listen to Brad and Barry chat with Bryan Stone and Evan Bonnaroo 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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Bonnaroo 2023 is in the books, and according to the recap from Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast, it was another rousing success on The Farm. The three hosts are back from the festival grounds and ready to talk about all the highs and lows, best and worst, and most and least surprising moments from the weekend in Tennessee.

Elsewhere in the episode, we tease some upcoming guests and interviews as we continue our Bonnaroo 2023 coverage, including David Bruce of the I Am Bonnaroo film project. If you missed our first interview with David, you can check it out here.

What were your highlights? Which artists knocked you out? Agree with The What crew’s takes on the performances from Korn, My Morning Jacket, and Tyler Childers? Listen to Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco, recap their time at Bonnaroo 2023 above or watch it via YouTube, and then share your own thoughts.

While you’re at it, go ahead and like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Photo: Evan Brown

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:06:42) The Rush DVD returns

(00:09:17) Brad didn't make it to Bonnaroo

(00:11:01) Hulu Live Streams

(00:14:13) Taco's Highlights

(00:16:26) An effortless year

(00:23:33) Our top shows

(00:29:16) The James Brown story

(00:30:49) Korn

(00:35:03) Barry had to leave early

(00:36:01) Foo Fighters

(00:42:00) Other highlights

(00:43:24) Diesel

(00:44:47) Recapping Bonnaroo 2023

(00:48:07) Upcoming Episodes

(00:49:53) Outro

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Roovians… it’s time. It’s finally Bonnaroo Week! We made it, and we have your can’t miss set of Bonnaroo 2023: Noah Kahan.

Lord Taco is already on The Farm, so Brad and Barry hop on for a quick meeting to preview the weekend and chat about the traveling Re:SET concert series. The two also revisit their Noah Kahan interview from earlier this year in a special Bonnaroo week High Five Clip. After hearing their discussion, and checking out his music, Kahan will undoubtedly jump up to the top of your Bonnaroo 2023 must-see list.

Listen to Brad and Barry chat about Re:SET and Noah Kahan, or watch it via YouTube. Also be sure to check out the full interview with Noah Kahan. 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

(00:02:00) Re:SET Festival

(00:05:08) Introducing Noah Kahan

(00:09:19) Noah Kahan Interview

(00:14:20) Outro

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Bonnaroo 2023 is finally here, and it’s time to learn the do’s and don’ts of The Farm! With the big event a mere few days away, the hosts of The What Podcast are dropping an episode early to make sure that you are fully prepared for this year’s time at the festival.

As the festival’s kickoff draws near, you and your crew should be well into your planning and packing. To help, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are back to deliver a jam-packed episode full of tips and tricks they’ve learned from their combined 30+ years of experience on The Farm. From packing the car to traveling to setting up camp, they have the entire journey covered with advice even other Roo vets can use.

Hear all of the Bonnaroo 2023 do’s and don’ts on this episode of The What Podcast, or you can watch the full discussion 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

(00:07:00) Bus Update

(00:08:27) Do's and Don'ts Intro

(00:09:17) Brad's Foo Fighters Show

(00:21:34) Lord Taco's Remain in Light Show

(00:25:52) Don't go hard on Thursday

(00:28:38) Testing strips/Narcan

(00:29:49) Jumper Cables/battery booster pack

(00:35:03) Set up your gear before you leave

(00:36:36) Start walking now

(00:37:17) Compare lists with campmates

(00:38:06) Don't overpack the car

(00:38:42) Have a team meeting

(00:39:24) Don't worry if you forget something

(00:39:34) Bring warm clothes/blankets

(00:41:11) Buy cheap rubber boots

(00:41:39) Prepare for rain and dust

(00:42:48) Bring shower shoes

(00:44:07) Don't decorate your vehicle

(00:47:05) Bring something stupid

(00:49:05) Note the landmarks around you

(00:50:02) Don't bring a grill

(00:50:48) Bring snacks and graze throughout the day

(00:51:15) Don't bring disposable cameras

(00:51:49) Don't bring walkie talkies

(00:52:48) Don't overpack

(00:54:32) Bring bar soap

(00:57:09) Figure out the daily schedule for showers/potties

(00:58:04) Bring a microfiber towel

(00:58:58) Elevate your air mattress

(01:02:47) Don't hook up

(01:04:00) Baby powder/gold bond

(01:05:09) Bring peppermint oil

(01:06:00) Bring a fan

(01:08:20) Hangover remedy

(01:09:47) Have a bag man

(01:10:49) Take your time setting up camp

(01:11:34) Note where the sun is

(01:13:08) Ignore the booze limit

(01:13:37) Pre-pack your coolers

(01:14:18) Be cool with security

(01:15:14) Do something nice for someone every day

(01:15:57) Use the schedule as your phone lock screen

(01:16:42) Don't rely on cell service

(01:17:30) Call your dad before you leave

(01:18:26) Freeze bottled water

(01:19:17) Giant inflatable rubber duck

(01:19:42) Yoga wheel

(01:20:38) Learn some Yoga poses

(01:21:42) Get a good chair

(01:23:45) Wear earplugs

(01:25:35) Don't stick to a schedule

(01:27:04) Outro

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The 2004 My Morning Jacket show at Bonnaroo is legendary as the breakthrough show for the guys from Louisville, but also because it perfectly describes what Bonnaroo is all about – heat, rain, and a band giving everything it has to an adoring audience that is also weathering the elements.

MMJ frontman Jim James joined Brad, Barry and Lord Taco on The What Podcast to talk about that iconic show and the live double album that’s due out next month in celebration of the set’s 20th anniversary. James also discusses the relationship that My Morning Jacket has with the festival, how important it has been to the band’s career arc, and their return to The Farm this year as part of their upcoming tour.

Relive the legend of My Morning Jacket’s 2004 Bonnaroo set with Jim James on this week’s episode of The What Podcast, or you can also watch the full discussion 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

(00:10:53) Interview with Jim James

(00:44:00) Outro

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We’ve heard from Barry and Lord Taco about their picks from the Bonnaroo 2023 lineup, but now it’s Brad’s turn to outline the perfect itinerary for this year’s trip to the Farm.

On this episode of The What Podcast, Brad gets passionate about the shows he thinks are “must-see,” including artists like Abraham Alexander, Angel Saint Queen, Diarrhea Planet, Portugal. the Man, Vulfpeck, and Devon Gilfillian. Check out these artists and more on his curated Spotify playlist here.

Elsewhere, the crew discusses if they’re ever going to update the Bonnaroo app, and more.

Let Brad share his Bonnaroo 2023 reflections and artist picks with you in this week’s episode of The What Podcast, or you can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And 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

(00:03:49) Brad's Picks

(00:07:19) Thursday

(00:14:53) Friday

(00:25:19) Saturday

(00:45:09) Sunday

(00:59:00) Recap

(01:04:13) No Bonnaroo app this year?

(01:07:01) Outro

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Last week, Barry took The What crew through his must-see artists of Bonnaroo 2023. This week, it’s Lord Taco’s turn to make his picks!

The man known for identifying babies as babies and for rating every PBR he’s ever consumed offers his thoughts on who you should see on The Farm this year, including artists like Fleet Foxes, Franz Ferdinand, Paramore, and more. Between all of the lineup wisdom, he also finds time to give a recap of his Shaky Knees experience.

Listen in to hear who Taco’s most excited about, and then see what’s got him so hyped by checking out his curated Spotify playlist featuring all of his favorite artists from this year’s festival here.

Let Taco share his reflections and artist picks with you in this week's episode. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:06:35) No shuttles to Bonnaroo

(00:11:10) Bonnaroo Schedule is out

(00:17:01) Taco's Picks

(00:19:50) Thursday

(00:27:04) Friday

(00:36:02) Saturday

(00:46:44) Sunday

(00:59:29) Recap

(01:03:18) Shaky Knees Recap

(01:20:27) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, the floor is Barry’s as he shares his must-sees for Bonnaroo 2023. Listen in to hear who he’s most excited about — including Noah Kahan, Gyasi, Korn, My Morning Jacket, and more — and check out his curated Spotify playlist featuring all of his favorite artists from this year’s festival here.

Elsewhere, Brad and Lord Taco review some more news around Bonnaroo’s 2023 SuperJam and speculate about the most dreaded of set time conflicts.

Let Barry share his wisdom and artist picks with you in this week's episode. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:22) More SuperJam News

(00:10:22) Barry's Picks

(00:11:55) Thursday

(00:18:37) Friday

(00:27:34) Saturday

(00:34:04) Sunday

(00:40:02) Conflicts and Recap

(00:43:55) Outro

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As we inch ever closer to Bonnaroo 2023, more and more exciting announcements just keep coming our way. The latest news to grace Roovians is the anticipated 2023 SuperJam, which will be hosted by Cory Wong.

On this episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco break down everything they know about the upcoming SuperJam before pondering the hectic situation surrounding ambulance services for the event. Read the article from the Manchester Times here.

Later, the crew reminisce with a High Five Clip from the first-ever episode of The What Podcast. They run through the weekly discussions that led to the show’s birth and how they came upon what they describe as a “terrible name” for the series.

You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube and while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:22) We tease a mystery guest

(00:02:52) Ambulance service at Bonnaroo

(00:10:02) SuperJam announced

(00:19:59) Bonnaroo almost sold out

(00:20:37) Next week: Barry's picks

(00:21:48) Introducing the High Five Clip

(00:25:41) Clip: Episode One of The What Podcast

(00:29:35) Outro

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On this special episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco finally reveal who won the pair of Bonnaroo tickets they had up for grabs. Listeners and festival fans from all over sent in their favorite Roo memories, reasons why they should go to the 2023 festival, and more. But only one could take home the passes, and that was Mich from Montana!

The crew talks with Mich, who will be making his first trip to the farm — an experience he hopes is life-affirming and life-altering.

Listen to Mich preview his first Bonnaroo experience on this episode of The What Podcast here. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. And while you’re at it, do us a solid by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:05:44) Getting in shape for Bonnaroo

(00:10:37) Upcoming Yoga Episode?

(00:13:53) Bus News/St. Louis Trip

(00:19:36) Barry's Trip to Baltimore

(00:25:30) Funeral Teeth

(00:29:12) Brad saw Devon Gilfillian

(00:31:59) First Voicemail

(00:35:31) Second Voicemail

(00:38:05) Third Voicemail

(00:54:43) Interview with Mich, our Bonnaroo ticket winner

(01:25:15) Coachella News

(01:29:39) Outro

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