The What Podcast

The Outeroo Plaza lineup is officially out, and Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast are here to help break it down. From the Pride Parade with Big Freedia and Cimafunk and drag artist Twink Trash (in Tennessee, mind you), to the Hogslop String Band and Sonalee Rashatwar (The Fat Sex Therapist), the trio look at the “big step forward” for the Plaza programming. Elsewhere in the episode, Barry and Lord Taco talk about a surprising new Bonnaroo connection to Star Wars: Lizzo and Jack Black guest star on The Mandalorian (hint: Brad didn't watch it).

The crew also explore some of the voicemails they’ve started to receive from their Bonnaroo ticket giveaway, which features listeners’ favorite Bonnaroo stories and memories. Want a chance at nabbing those free passes for yourself? All you need to do is call (423) 667-7877 (that’s HAD-MOR-RUSS) and leave a voicemail about why you love Bonnaroo, any standout stories, or why you want to go this year. The best voicemails will be played on the show, and one winner will take home the grand prize. For more details, visit thewhat.co/win.

Listen to The What Podcast discuss the Outeroo lineup here, and 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

(00:00:32) Coachella Week 1

(00:02:55) Lizzo and Jack Black in Star Wars

(00:07:20) Outeroo Lineup Released

(00:20:10) Voicemail 1

(00:31:38) Voicemail 2

(00:36:42) Voicemail 3

(00:40:55) Stories about Brad

(00:47:18) Outro

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On this week’s episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are joined by fellow Roovian podcasters Hamm1 (Parker) and Hamm3 (Michael) from the RooHamm Podcast. 

The gang gush over all of the available details for this year’s Bonnaroo, run through the different hype levels of each host, and discuss what makes camping at a music festival so great.

Don’t forget, The What Podcast’s 2023 Bonnaroo ticket giveaway is still ongoing! The gang has two general admission wristbands and a car camping pass up for grabs. All you need to do is call (423) 667-7877 (that’s HAD-MOR-RUSS) and leave a voicemail about why you love Bonnaroo, any standout stories, or why you want to go this year. The best voicemails will be played on the show, and one winner will take home the grand prize. For more details, visit thewhat.co/win.

Listen to The What and RooHammcast collide above. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Be sure to follow RooHamm on Twitter and check out their podcast.

And 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

(00:01:48) Bryan Stone hates everything

(00:04:37) Barry learns new nomenclature

(00:06:01) Our Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

(00:07:18) Power Trip Festival

(00:10:12) Big Ears Festival

(00:14:08) Russ' Bus News

(00:18:43) Michael and Parker from RooHamm

(00:58:43) The Origins of Camp Nutbutter

(01:05:29) When did Bonnaroo click for you?

(01:12:11) Real Beer or Fake Beer?

(01:15:23) Final Thoughts

(01:19:27) Our Bonnaroo Advice

(01:21:16) Outro

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On this week’s episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat with Tom Russell, founder of Governors Ball and Sound on Sound, about the ins and outs of starting a festival. Russell shares what he learned while interning at Superfly (the team behind Bonnaroo) and how those lessons ultimately led him to start festivals of his own.

This week also kicks off The What Podcast’s 2023 Bonnaroo ticket giveaway. The gang has two general admission wristbands and a car camping pass up for grabs. All you need to do is call (423) 667-7877 (that’s HAD-MOR-RUSS) and leave a voicemail about why you love Bonnaroo, any standout stories, or why you want to go this year. The best voicemails will be played on the show, and one winner will take home the grand prize. For more details, visit thewhat.co/win

You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:31) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

(00:05:54) Lord Taco's Twitch Channel

(00:11:07) Setting Up our Guest

(00:15:59) Interview with Tom Russell

(01:06:26) Outro

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Bonnaroo released some news about what campers can expect in the plazas this year. Biscuits and gravy anyone? Also, Brad and Barry share a High Five Clip from their 2018 interview with Johanna and Klara from First Aid Kit. The sisters tell the guys from The What Podcast how they found their Nashville sound while living in Sweden.

Get your Bonnaroo update and check out our conversation with First Aid Kit in the High Five Clip above, and then check out the full original episode here.

Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:05:13) Bonnaroo Plazas Announced

(00:14:56) First Aid Kit Interview

(00:19:00) Outro

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Every band has the story of how they came to be, and Beach Weather is no different. Band members Nick Santino and Reeve Powers sit down with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to chat about how the band had been broken up when their 2016 song Sex, Drugs, Etc. suddenly began attracting new attention.

Now back together, the band has taken advantage of the unexpected hit. They’re touring the country and stopping at big-name festivals like Shaky Knees. The band gives The What Podcast the whole story.

Listen as Nick and Reeve of Beach Weather dive into Sex, Drugs, Etc. and more. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:20) Is Bonnaroo selling out?

(00:02:08) Bourbon and Beyond

(00:06:57) Okeechobee death

(00:07:49) Pilgrimage Festival

(00:09:54) Outside Lands

(00:11:46) Interview with Nick and Reeve from Beach Weather

(00:52:44) Outro

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On this episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco take a break from Roo news to dive into Merlefest, one of the oldest, biggest, and coolest family-friendly festivals on the circuit.

The crew is joined by Merlefest’s Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven, who chats with them about how the festival has grown to become a favorite of family audiences and artists alike. They also talk about this year’s event, which features Brothers of a Feather with Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Maren Morris, Nickel Creek, and more.

Listen above as Lindsay Craven enlightens Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco about the inner workings of Merlefest. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:15) Bonnaroo Late Night Sets Announced

(00:09:13) Interview with Lindsay Craven about MerleFest

(00:37:36) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

(00:39:09) Outro

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In this very special episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat with songwriter Noah Kahan about Bonnaroo, but also how mental health influences his art.

Kahan also touches on putting Vermont and New England into his songs, the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, and how deeply personal art can universally translate. Of course, The What Podcast crew also asks for any sneak peeks into Kahan’s upcoming Bonnaroo 2023 performance.

Prior to the interview, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also spend some time breaking down the Grammys, giving their takes on this year’s awards.

Listen as Noah Kahan gets real about the importance of mental health and gets excited about playing Bonnaroo. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:33) What year is it?

(00:08:19) Brad spoils the Grammys

(00:14:00) Interview with Noah Kahan

(00:39:33) Outro

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While Brad is away celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Barry and Lord Taco get an exclusive first look Moon River Festival’s 2023 lineup on this week’s episode of The What Podcast.

A two-day event going down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, there’s a lot about this year’s Moon River that excites the The What Podcast crew. With Caamp and Hozier topping out the stacked lineup, Barry and Lord Taco find this crop of artists to be quite impressive. Bonnaroo fans and longtime listeners in particular are sure to recognize a number of names, including past The What Podcast guests like Larkin Poe and First Aid Kit.

With lineups like this, the crew is about ready to put Moon River on their festival calendar. Listen above as they break down the lineup as well as revisit a 2019 interview with festival founder Drew Holcomb. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube, and you can also listen to our full interview with Drew Holcomb from 2019.

Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:25) The Moon River Lineup

(00:27:42) Interview Clip with Drew Holcomb

(00:34:12) Episode Wrap-Up

(00:39:39) Ticket Giveaway

(00:40:12) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, the crew celebrate Mardi Gras with Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists, the first band ever interviewed on the podcast.

Feinberg talks about the music scene in New Orleans, bringing “big dad energy,” and The Revivalists’ latest singe, “Kid.” Of course, The What Podcast hosts also try and mine details about the band’s upcoming appearance at Bonnaroo.

Listen to Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists talk about “Kid” and more above, or watch the conversation via YouTube.

Make sure to keep up with the podcast as it covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:48) Interview with Zack Feinberg from The Revivalists

(00:27:10) Outro

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For the latest High Five Clip, The What Podcast throws it back to 2021, the year of the Bonnaroo that wasn’t. The crew was joined by Sylvan Esso, who were slated to host that year’s SuperJam before… you know.

In this clip from last year, Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn share what they had planned for SuperJam and detail learning about the festival’s cancellation. The duo is back for Bonnaroo 2023, and the Superjam lineup hasn’t yet been announced… could their original plans be resurrected?

Listen to Sylvan Esso chat about their lost Bonnaroo Superjam in the High Five Clip above, and then check out the full original episode here.

Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:13:19) Interview with Sylvan Esso

(00:20:33) Outro

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