This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan embark on their previously-promised quest: diving headfirst into electronic dance music, or EDM. The gang runs through the historical importance of EDM at Bonnaroo and takes a look at the EDM present on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup.

To assist with their journey into the dance genre, The What Podcast is joined by self-described EDM fan Daniel Haskett, who provides insight into the history of the style and how it has become such a big part of festival culture. For an even deeper look at the genre, check out Haskett's accompanying EDM playlists here: bonnaroo bpm, where in the woods swirl, where in the woods bass, and philos records takeover.

Listen to the full episode here or watch it via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

Don't forget to check out part 2 of our EDM deep dive here!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:29) Interview with Daniel Haskett

(00:53:40) Outro

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Previously on The What Podcast, the crew spun the great wheel of Bonnaroulette, which had them diving into artists on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup they hand't yet checked out. This week, listeners have all the power, as Barry, Lord Taco and Bryan let fan voice messages lead the discussion. As always, you can follow along with what we are listing to with Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify Playlist.

Listen to the full chat above or watch it via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:05:28) This Week's Voicemails

(00:14:09) Voicemail 1 (Cecilia)

(00:17:07) Voicemail 2 (Alex)

(00:19:00) Voicemail 3 (Daniel)

(00:22:27) Voicemail 4 (Mike)

(00:23:46) Voicemail 5 (Ian)

(00:26:31) Voicemail 6 (Christy)

(00:29:25) Voicemail 7 (Jacob)

(00:31:15) Voicemail 8 (Liesl)

(00:36:29) Voicemail 9 (Kevan)

(00:41:32) Voicemail 10 (Madeline)

(00:44:55) Outro

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This week on The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan asks listeners who they should check out when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. Additionally, they hear ‘Roo tales from Olivia Ross, a newspaper photographer who has worked the festival the last two years.

First up, the guys react to fans recommending they check out the likes of The Mars Volta, Fred Again…, The Tesky Brothers, Half Moon Run, Whyte Fang, and more.

As for the conversation with Ross, multi-year vet discusses how despite each year featuring different types of crowds with varying taste in music, she’s always had an enjoyable experience on the farm. Though her first year involved a good deal of confusion, she soon became a pro, and now works the fest as a concert photographer.

Listen to the full chat above or watch it via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:10) Do girls fart

(00:07:45) Back to the show

(00:08:46) Late Night Sets

(00:18:22) Voicemail 1 (Ronnie)

(00:21:02) Voicemail 2 (Michael)

(00:26:22) Voicemail 3 (Kate)

(00:33:19) Voicemail 4 (Blake)

(00:37:13) Interview with Olivia

(01:07:59) Outro

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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan bring back one of their favorite games — Bonnaroulette!

The three hosts gather to load up their wheel with a bunch of Bonnaroo acts they know nothing about… nothing about yet, that is. As the wheel spins, the gang goes on a journey of musical discovery, looking at bands like Half Moon Run, Cigarettes After Sex, Geese, Teezo Touchdown, Neal Francis, and, uh, Neil Frances. Follow along with Bryan Stone's Bonnaroo 2024 Spotify playlist.

Listen here, or watch the episode on YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:08:54) Bonnaroulette

(00:09:17) Geese

(00:16:21) Half Moon Run

(00:23:37) Cigarettes After Sex

(00:30:38) Teezo Touchdown

(00:37:54) Neal Francis/Neil Frances

(00:46:47) Ticket Giveaway

(00:54:33) Outro

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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan are joined by guests Trevin Bernarding and Chris Dossett to dive into the return of Bonnaroo day passes and discuss the attendee experience of the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, after we gushed over the lineup last week and talked to Dan, who attended the festival in 2022.

The crew discusses Bourbon & Beyond’s consistently good lineups, but also explores the fest’s attempts to craft an immersive experience (with particular grievances when it comes to lines for water and restrooms). Having been there themselves, Bernardi and Dossett share their opinion on whom they think is the right type of audience for this festival.

In other festival news, Bonnaroo has brought back one-day passes! The crew discusses their return, as well as the introduction of a two-day option. We've also got tickets to give away. More on that in the coming weeks, so make sure you're subscribed to The What Podcast and visit thewhat.co/win for more info.

Listen to the full chat here or watch via YouTube. Do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:48) The festival world is changing

(00:09:09) This week's guests

(00:15:48) Bonnaroo adding 1 and 2 day tickets

(00:33:07) Introducting this week's guests

(00:34:03) Chris and Trevin talk Bourbon & Beyond

(00:56:31) Outro

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This week, The What Podcast crew continues their conversation with Bryan Stone from last week’s episode as they discuss the incredible lineup for Bourbon & Beyond 2024.

To get even deeper into Bourbon and Beyond, hosts Barry and Lord Taco connect with Bourbon & Beyond attendee Dan Raymer, a fan and fest-goer from Gallatin, Tennessee. The trio dive into the nitty gritty of the festival, from stage layouts to water availability to the vibe of Louisville. As for tickets, they’re on sale now, so grab yours while you can!

In addition to Bourbon & Beyond talk, Barry and Lord Taco also make corrections and share insights about Moon River Festival’s pause.

After you listen to the full chat here or watch it via YouTube, do us a solid and also like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you listen.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:34) Updates to last week's show

(00:09:39) Relfecting on past guests

(00:27:47) Setting up this week's interview

(00:32:14) Reacting to Bourbon and Beyond's lineup

(00:40:26) Interview with Dan

(01:18:02) Outro

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After five years in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Moon River Festival is hitting the pause button for 2024. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joins hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan Stone on The What Podcast to discuss possible reasons why.

Despite three sell-out years in Chattanooga, Moon River won’t be returning for what Mayor Kelly admits are complicated reasons. He points to the general impact of inflation, as well as the economics of a festival in 2024.

But while he hopes Moon River will return at some point in the future, he’s not waiting around for the stars to align. “I can tell you behind the scenes, we’re talking to some folks about trying to stand up something local,” Mayor Kelly says, noting the event would focus on “local and smaller artists.” “Because the consolidation of the festival business isn’t helpful to any of this either, because there aren’t enough entrants and competitors.”

Listen to the full chat 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

(00:17:35) Interview with Mayor Tim Kelly

(01:03:23) Outro

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This week, The What Podcast is back with part two of last week’s peek behind the Bonnaroo 2024 curtain. Barry and Lord Taco are again joined by Brad Parker and Cory Smith from C3 Presents, the folks behind the fest, to discuss a variety of topics such as The Mars Volta, what makes Bonnaroo different from other festivals, and can’t-miss performances like TV Girl and Ethel Cain.

The group discusses the biggest positive and negative reactions to last year’s changes, particularly those made to ticketing and early entry. They also speak on how community events like The Roo Bus and Beer Exchange get integrated, as well as Jamtrak and how it will be tweaked. But of all the changes, they agree that what the festival changes most is lives, from attitudes to careers and beyond.

Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast and you can also 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

(00:05:06) Changes made last year to ticketing

(00:13:00) Biggest postitive/negative to changes

(00:15:00) How did early entry work out?

(00:19:49) How do you get community events integrated?

(00:22:26) Screens on this/that tent

(00:23:06) Where in the Woods/EDM announcements

(00:23:55) The Mars Volta late night set

(00:25:27) How much has changed this year vs. last

(00:27:13) Jamtrak

(00:28:04) What make Bonnaroo different from other festivals?

(00:31:16) Final thoughts (00:33:25) Performances not to miss

(00:39:30) Outro

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With the announcement of the lineup for Bonnaroo 2024, Season 7 of The What Podcast is officially underway. Last time, the crew gave their first impressions of the bill, which features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, and more. This week, they’re going even deeper, as Barry and Lord Taco sit down with Brad Parker and Cory Smith from C3 Presents, the folks behind the fest.

The group talks all things Roo, discussing what makes the festival special and how it has evolved over the years. They had so much to say on these topics, in fact, that we had to split the episode in two! Check out part two of our conversation with Brad and Cory from C3 here!

Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast here and you can also watch it on 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

(00:20:24) Introducing Brad and Cory from C3 Presents

(00:26:37) Was this your goal to work with music festivals

(00:33:31) Advice for young people getting into the music industry

(00:38:00) How do you feel about the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup

(00:45:45) What's the percentage of new ticket buyers

(00:52:03) How does Bonnaroo compare to other festivals

(00:59:21) Outro

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Sound the alarms: Bonnaroo’s 2024 lineup is finally here! Barry and Lord Taco are, of course, fired up and ready to go deep into every detail of their most anticipated poster of the year.

On this episode of The What Podcast, the two sit down and run through which bands will be joining them on The Farm this year. They give their knee-jerk reactions, talk about who they are most excited to see, and try to parse out what the vibes of Bonnaroo 2024 will ultimately be. From Red Hot Chili Peppers to Post Malone to an emo Superjam, there’s a ton to discuss, so stay tuned as they continue their conversation in the coming weeks!

Listen to the full chat on The What Podcast here and you can also watch it on 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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