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The What Podcast

Auteur(s): Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
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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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  • 86 Days to Bonnaroo, Start Your Prep Now

    86 Days to Bonnaroo, Start Your Prep Now
    Mar 17 2026

    With 86 days to Bonnaroo, prep season is officially here. In this week's shorter check‑in, Barry and Russ walk through the early steps every Roo camper should be taking now: from pulling out gear, checking tents and fans, and buying non‑perishables a little at a time, to coordinating with your group so nobody shows up without poles, stakes, or the essentials.

    We also break down the Live Nation settlement with the DOJ, and how it might (or might not) affect events like Bonnaroo. Plus a little vinyl talk, and some making fun of Bryan.

    Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!

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    (00:00) Intro

    (03:11) 86 days to Bonnaroo, how to start prepping

    (09:40) Live Nation Settles with DOJ

    (20:21) Our first records/albums

    (23:11) Outro

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story

    Ultimate Bonnaroo Camp Prep: Packing, Planning, and Survival Tips

    Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup Breakdown with Cory & Tuba: Early Release, Big Changes, and What to Expect

    Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions

    When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 Cancellation

    How The Caverns Became Tennessee's Premier Music Destination



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    25 min
  • Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story

    Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story
    Mar 11 2026
    Bonnaroo really does change lives, and today's talk with Caleb Arias, aka The Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy, proves it once again. From being too nervous to talk to strangers at his first festival to becoming one of the most recognized creators in the festival community, Caleb walks us through the moment everything shifted. He explains how a simple journal turned into the Bonnaroo Yearbook, how that idea exploded across Hulaween and Okeechobee, and how documenting festival culture helped him find confidence, connection, and purpose.We also dive into the massive growth of the Yearbook project, the behind‑the‑scenes work that goes into each book, the emotional fallout of Bonnaroo 2025, what we're looking forward to at Bonnaroo 2026, and Caleb's new collaboration with the festival itself. Finally, Caleb sticks around for a little bit of vinyl talk, where we show off some of our most valuable records from our collections.Get your very own copy of The Bonnaroo Yearbook at 50% using coupon code THEWHATPODCAST: bonnarooyearbook.comListen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!______(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:17) Caleb the Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy joins(00:19:22) Origin story(00:32:54) Thoughts on this year's lineup(00:36:09) How to get a yearbook(00:47:30) Bonnaroo adds 2-day ticket options(01:06:25) Our most valuable vinyl records(01:21:31) OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memoriesbonnarooyearbook.comOkay...We Were Wrong About GeeseBonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your QuestionsCatching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David BruceSave up to 50% off select RTIC Coolers, Drinkware & more! ______ 🎧 LISTEN LINKS Website: https://thewhatpodcast.com Spotify: https://thewhat.co/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://thewhat.co/applepodcasts YouTube Music: https://thewhat.co/youtubemusic Amazon Music: https://thewhat.co/amazonmusic 📱 SOCIAL LINKS Discord: https://discord.gg/zShHTeCYGn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhatpodcast X: https://x.com/thewhat_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhatpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhat.co Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thewhatpodcast The 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 comments@thewhatpodcast.com or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.
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    1 h et 22 min
  • Bonnaroo Adds Sunrise Sets...and Barry Makes His Most Embarrassing Mistake Yet

    Bonnaroo Adds Sunrise Sets...and Barry Makes His Most Embarrassing Mistake Yet
    Mar 4 2026

    Bonnaroo adds sunrise sets to the 2026 lineup, but first, Barry has to eat a little crow. We go down a rabbit hole of music history before shifting gears to talk Bonnaroo news, plus other festivals like Shaky Knees who just released their lineup. Finally we talk a little bit about this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees!

    Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!

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    (00:00) Intro

    (02:16) Barry's Confession and Repentance

    (09:57) History of Grateful Dead and CBGB

    (15:00) Bonnaroo Update: Sunrise Sets and Festival 'Shrinkflation'

    (23:35) Shaky Knees: Worth the Slog?

    (30:41) Other festival news

    (42:34) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (52:11) Outro

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Why Bourbon & Beyond Might Have the Best Lineup of 2026

    Danny Clinch: Still Moving on Amazon

    A History of the Grateful Dead in 10 Songs

    A History of CBGB in 10 Songs

    Bonnaroo's 2024 Outeroo Lineup and Television's Richard Lloyd Reflects on Marquee Moon

    Shaky Knees 2025 vs. IBMA Chattanooga: Live from the Red Carpet + Bilmuri Interview

    Bonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown

    How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo Experience with Soberoo



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    55 min
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