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- The State of Live Music Venues: Interview with Chris Cobb of NIVA and Exit/In
We switch gears this week and talk with Chris Cobb, owner of the Exit/In music venue in Nashville, TN, OG Nutbutter Campmate, and precinct captain of the newly formed National Independent Venue Association. NIVA was formed to help preserve the ecosystem of independent venues across the country while they are force to close throughout the pandemic. Chris shared some eye-opening insights about the state of live music and told us what he thought it would take for a large festival like Bonnaroo to resume. Also: has Brad found the perfect festival food?
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Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
1 hr 13 min - Larkin Poe
This week on The What Podcast, Barry talks with Larkin Poe and their (hopeful) return to Bonnaroo this year. Is Septemberoo still likely to happen? What shows are we binge watching while staying at home? We also talk with our friend and What Podcast Patron David from Ohio.
______CaveFest at The Caverns, Oct 10-11, 2026 | Get Tickets Here!$20 off Hulaween 2026 GA 4-day passes with code THEWHATPODCAST🎧 LISTEN LINKSWebsite: https://thewhatpodcast.comSpotify: https://thewhat.co/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcastsYouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusicAmazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic📱 SOCIAL LINKSDiscord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcastX: https://x.com/thewhat_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcastThe What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission.
Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
1 hr 21 min - Ed O'Brien (EOB) from Radiohead
Brad and Barry talk new music, vinyl and festivals with Ed O’Brien from Radiohead and Jesse and Melanie from the Rust and Wax record shop at The What Podcast. (We promise it's Ed O'Brien in the video)
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Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
1 hr 10 min - Paradise Lost - John Prine and Bonnaroo
Brad and Barry are joined by Lord Taco and What Podcast Patreon Frank to talk about Bonnaroo and the pandemic, but also the loss of the legendary John Prine.
______CaveFest at The Caverns, Oct 10-11, 2026 | Get Tickets Here!$20 off Hulaween 2026 GA 4-day passes with code THEWHATPODCAST🎧 LISTEN LINKSWebsite: https://thewhatpodcast.comSpotify: https://thewhat.co/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcastsYouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusicAmazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic📱 SOCIAL LINKSDiscord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcastX: https://x.com/thewhat_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcastThe What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission.
Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
1 hr 13 min - Bonnaroulette Part 2 and a COVID-19 UpdateThis week, we bring you Part 2 of our Bonnaroulette series where we spin the wheel and listen to a random artist from the lineup. But first, a discussion on the latest news surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and how it affects the 2020 festival season, including Bonnaroo.Intro Music: "Life Itself" by Glass Animals1 hr 24 min
- Bonnaroo and COVID-19: What's Next
It's the episode we didn't want to make, but felt like it needs to be talked about. The Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is taking out festivals left and right. What's next? What does it mean for Bonnaroo? We don't know either. But, we feel better about it being together.
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Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
49 min - Bonnaroulette Part 1Staying away from the conspiracy theories and worry for a couple of weeks until it calms down, we dive into the lineup with part 1 of Bonnaroulette! Brad and Barry spin the "wheel" and see where it lands for 2020. Who will they discover this year?Intro Music: "Desitively Bonnaroo" by Dr. John34 min
- Bonnaroo Sells Out: Ken Weinstein
This is not a regularly scheduled episode, but with the recent news about the festival selling out, we had to get Ken Weinstein from Big Hassle Media on the phone and talk about it. Please keep in mind, this is not the best audio quality, but we were limited with time and other factors. Regardless, we think you'll enjoy listening and Ken even breaks a little scheduling news as well.
______CaveFest at The Caverns, Oct 10-11, 2026 | Get Tickets Here!$20 off Hulaween 2026 GA 4-day passes with code THEWHATPODCAST🎧 LISTEN LINKSWebsite: https://thewhatpodcast.comSpotify: https://thewhat.co/spotifyApple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcastsYouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusicAmazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic📱 SOCIAL LINKSDiscord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcastX: https://x.com/thewhat_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcastThe What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat, used with permission.
Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
47 min - Traveling to Bonnaroo: A Patreon Chat
How far do you travel to get to Bonnaroo? This week, Brad and Barry talk with two Patreon supporters to hear how they make traveling across country work. We also swap Bonnaroo stories and hear about what the festival means to them, and who they are excited about this year on The Farm. Thank you Timothy and Liesl for supporting The What Podcast on Patreon!
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Other music provided by Midist and used with permission.We love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
1 hr 32 min - Moon River with Drew Holcomb and AC Entertainment
It's our first Patreon chat! Barry and Brad talk with Roo fan Aaron from Orlando and Moon River co-founder Drew Holcomb as well as Brad from AC Entertainment.
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About The What Podcast
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Bonnaroo is more than just a festival, and The What Podcast is your backstage pass to the stories, secrets, and the…
magic that makes it so legendary. Hosted by two entertainment industry veterans, each week Barry and Bryan will take you deep into festival culture, live music, and behind-the-scenes stories. Since 2018, we've connected with passionate music fans worldwide, sharing personal experiences, expert insights, and exclusive interviews with the musicians and industry insiders who make festivals happen. Whether you're a Bonnaroo veteran or a first-timer, subscribe now to stay in the loop on everything that makes music festivals unforgettable.
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