The What Podcast

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.

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

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

    Shaky Knees 2025 and IBMA's World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga couldn't be more different, but this week on The What Podcast we were at both. From Atlanta's Piedmont Park with Devo, Johnny Marr, 4 Non Blondes, Weird Al, and more, to the Red Carpet in Chattanooga with Steve Martin, Alison Brown, and the bluegrass world’s biggest stars...we've got you covered. PLUS: we sit down for an exclusive interview with Johnny Franck of Bilmuri (not Bill Murray), where he talks about festival life, Bonnaroo 2025’s cancellation, rocking jorts on stage, and how his genre-bending sound fits across rock, pop, country, and metal festivals. Listen to this 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:56) Shaky Knees in Atlanta Recap (00:17:28) IBMA in Chattanooga Recap (00:38:09) More Shaky Knees Recap (00:44:30) Interview with Bilmuri (01:03:45) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Bonnaroo 2024 Recap Part 2 with Michigander World of Bluegrass comes to Chattanooga and the Latest Bonnaroo 2025 News How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination Bonnaroo's Survey Questions and hey, nothing's Big Summer ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 6 мин.
  2. From Bonnaroo to Seattle: A 90s Grunge Pilgrimage

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    From Bonnaroo to Seattle: A 90s Grunge Pilgrimage

    A Bonnaroo love story, fresh Farm updates from Manchester, and a Seattle grunge pilgrimage: all this week in The What Podcast! We preview Shaky Knees Festival 2025 in Atlanta and IBMA bluegrass events in Chattanooga, then detour into PBR beer-cheese soup before diving into the 90s revival with Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and Oasis all doing big tours. Not to leave out The Farm though, it looks like new earth‑moving and drainage work could mean less flooding Bonnaroo campers next season. Finally, we dive into Bryan's Seattle grunge pilgrimage via Port Townsend, Washington with stops like the Showbox, Pike Place Market, Andrew Wood's (Mother Love Bone, a precursor to Pearl Jam) gravesite, and the Singles apartment, and of course the post office! All of this can be traced back to the magic of Bonnaroo and how it can lead to unexpected connections.  Listen to this episode about Bryan Stone's trip to Seattle here or watch it on YouTube. And if you'd like to hear more from Bryan Stone, subscribe to the StoneOnAir Podcast. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:09) Upcoming: Shaky Knees and IBMA (00:14:49) Soup (PBR beer-cheese?) (00:16:51) 90s wave: NIN, Oasis, Radiohead (00:18:55) Farm update: earth-moving and drainage (00:21:25) Bryan visits Washington State (00:43:44) Grunge Pilgrimage: Andrew Wood, Singles Apartments (00:57:08) CaveFest in October (00:59:29) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Surviving Woodstock '99: Two Attendees Look Back 25 Years Later How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination Red Rocks, My Morning Jacket, and Bonnaroo Stories: RooHamm & Roo Bus Catch-Up ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч.
  3. Red Rocks, My Morning Jacket, and Bonnaroo Stories: RooHamm & Roo Bus Catch-Up

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    Red Rocks, My Morning Jacket, and Bonnaroo Stories: RooHamm & Roo Bus Catch-Up

    Parker Reed from the RooHamm Podcast joins us to catch up and explain why there's been a lull since Bonnaroo, and how their group handled the festival's rainout before becoming optimistic about 2026. We also dive into My Morning Jacket's Red Rocks set and what makes the venue so magical, making it a bucket list stop for MMJ and Bonnaroo fans alike. After the main chat, stick around for a bonus segment as Russ reports from The Other Farm over the holiday weekend before hopping in the creek with Lindsey and Daniel from Storytime at the Roo Bus podcast for a quick field update on TOTEM and a look ahead at fall plans such as CaveFest in October. Catch up with RooHamm and Roo Bus here or watch this episode on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:27) Catching up with Parker (RooHamm) (00:07:14) RooHamm origin story (00:13:36) Reliving the Bonnaroo cancellation (00:27:52) Why no new RooHamm episodes (00:31:21) Brad Parker leaving C3 (00:34:56) Hinterland notes and fixes (00:40:41) My Morning Jacket at Red Rocks (00:47:58) Changes for Bonnaroo 2026 (00:53:14) Russ at The Other Farm (00:55:39) Live from the creek with Lindsey and Daniel (Roo Bus) (01:06:39) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 Cancellation How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Bonnaroo Shake-Up: Brad Parker Departs, & Kyle Hollingsworth on New Album, String Cheese, and Beer Inside Hinterland: Sam Summers on Festival Challenges and the 90-Degree Guarantee How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 7 мин.
  4. What’s Next After Bonnaroo? Devo at Shaky Knees and More 2025 Festivals

    27 АВГ.

    What’s Next After Bonnaroo? Devo at Shaky Knees and More 2025 Festivals

    Bonnaroo 2025 is behind us, so what’s next? On this week's The What Podcast, we do some porch sittin' and look ahead to more festivals still to come in 2025, including Shaky Knees, World of Bluegrass, and CaveFest. We dive deep into the legacy of Devo, one of our most-anticipated acts of Shaky Knees this year, and explore the surprising event that sparked the band's creation. Plus, we preview World of Bluegrass and the big guests heading to Chattanooga next month. And finally, we’re looking forward to CaveFest at The Caverns in Tennessee, our second favorite place in the world. What festivals are you most excited about as we wrap up 2025? Let us know in the comments! Listen to this 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (03:36) Devo documentary (11:39) Shaky Knees preview (18:26) World of Bluegrass preview (21:43) CaveFest preview (22:04) Bonnaroo news (25:23) Bryan in Washington state (27:30) Weird Al (31:04) More Devo documentary (34:04) Back in the studio (36:13) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Backseat Lovers on Growing into a Festival Band, Technical Difficulties and All Bonnaroo 2024 Recap Part 2 with Michigander Bonnaroo's Survey Questions and hey, nothing's Big Summer Wet Leg: Tiny Desk Concert World of Bluegrass comes to Chattanooga and the Latest Bonnaroo 2025 News How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination Bonnaroo Shake-Up: Brad Parker Departs, & Kyle Hollingsworth on New Album, String Cheese, and Beer ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    37 мин.
  5. Bonnaroo Shake-Up: Brad Parker Departs, & Kyle Hollingsworth on New Album, String Cheese, and Beer

    16 АВГ.

    Bonnaroo Shake-Up: Brad Parker Departs, & Kyle Hollingsworth on New Album, String Cheese, and Beer

    Bonnaroo is facing a big change: Festival Director Brad Parker is leaving C3 Presents and saying goodbye to the Bonnaroo family. In this episode, we talk about what Brad's departure could mean for the future of The Farm, and look ahead to what’s next for Bonnaroo. It's a special "breaking news" edition of The What Podcast. Next, we sit down with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident for an in-depth conversation about his brand-new solo album All We Are, the evolution of String Cheese's sound, and his long-running passion for brewing craft beer. Kyle shares festival memories, songwriting insights, and the surprising connection between making music and making beer. If you love Bonnaroo, jam bands, and craft beer, you won't want to miss this interview! Listen to this 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:23) Brad Parker leaving C3 (00:11:53) Flooding in Chattanooga (00:17:18) Interview with Kyle Hollingsworth LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Moon River with Drew Holcomb and AC Entertainment Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions Bonnaroo, Cruise Festivals, and More with Sixthman VP Jeff Cuellar ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 18 мин.
  6. Why Bonnaroo Feels Like Home: Fans Share Their Stories & Memories

    13 АВГ.

    Why Bonnaroo Feels Like Home: Fans Share Their Stories & Memories

    Despite Bonnaroo's cancellation this year, fans persevere and call in to share what makes the festival so special: freedom, life-changing connections, and more. But first, The What Podcast crew celebrates a big milestone. Thank you for 2,000 YouTube subscribers! Fresh off last week's in-depth interview with Brad Parker and Cory Smith about Bonnaroo 2026 plans, we dive into the heartfelt listener voicemails, reflect on the 2025 shutdown aftermath, talk transparency, programming changes, and more. Want to share your own thoughts with us? Call our voicemail line at (423) 667-7877. We also head into the off-season by spotlighting a few recent trips to The Caverns for a last-minute Drive-By Truckers show, and a visit to Dave's Little Magic Bar in Johnson City. Stay subscribed to The What Podcast for an upcoming interview with Kyle Hollingsworth from String Cheese Incident and some upcoming fall festivals we're covering, too! Listen to this 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:41) YouTube milestone (00:06:36) Recapping last week's show (00:34:53) Russ' bus trip (00:41:30) Bryan at The Caverns (00:44:58) Hinterland Update (00:46:39) Listener Voicemails (01:06:56) Previewing next week's show (01:08:32) Rock is dead, part 2 (01:15:45) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions The Real Roo Bus Joins The What Podcast The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories How The Caverns Became Tennessee’s Premier Music Destination Bonnaroo Community Spotlight: How Church Boners Became a Festival Family Inside Hinterland: Sam Summers on Festival Challenges and the 90-Degree Guarantee How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Is Rock Dead? The Bonnaroo Music Census and Remembering Ozzy Osbourne ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 16 мин.
  7. Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions

    6 АВГ.

    Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions

    After the unprecedented cancellation of Bonnaroo 2025, fans have had big questions about the future of the festival and in this episode, we get real answers straight from C3 Presents, the team that puts on the festival. Brad Parker, Festival Director and Cory Smith, Marketing Manager join us today for an in-depth look at the changes to Thursday programming, the removal of Tuesday entry, campground changes, stage updates, and more. Many thanks to our Discord members for submitting questions for Brad and Cory! Fan feedback definitely plays a role in shaping the future of Bonnaroo, and we are very fortunate for Brad and Cory to sit down with us and answer all these questions and more. Join our server at: https://thewhat.co/discord Listen to this episode with Brad and Cory 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:54) Recapping 2025's cancellation (00:22:10) Thursday welcome party (00:27:43) Removal of Tuesday entry (00:34:36) How many less tickets will be sold (00:35:09) The Infinity Stage (00:38:25) Kalliope, Outeroo, and the Who Stage (00:44:51) 2025 artists returning for 2026 (00:46:17) Missed performances this year (00:49:12) Roo Residency and jam bands (00:52:49) Lineup, ticket sales, and pricing (00:55:33) Vibe check (01:01:39) Changes to camping and 1-day ticket sales (01:03:36) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join the Discord! When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 Cancellation Bonnaroo Community Spotlight: How Church Boners Became a Festival Family Bonnaroo Lineup Behind the Scenes - Interview With AC Entertainment How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Thumbnail photo by: Evan Brown ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 4 мин.
  8. Is Rock Dead? The Bonnaroo Music Census and Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

    30 ИЮЛ.

    Is Rock Dead? The Bonnaroo Music Census and Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

    Bonnaroo released their annual Music Census last week, and Barry and Bryan dive into it and what it means for the changing festival landscape. Is rock music being pushed to the sidelines, or is it adapting with the times? We look at how fan preferences have changed and continue to shape what Bonnaroo looks and sounds like. We also take time to remember the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, whose influence on rock and metal continues to be felt. With rock's presence fading from the festival landscape, Ozzy’s legacy hits harder than ever. Listen to this 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! ______ CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:15) The Bonnaroo Music Census (00:16:02) Last week's Bonnaroo announcement (00:24:02) Back to the Music Census (00:38:19) Oasis vs. The Beatles revisited (00:52:50) Remembering Ozzy (01:01:45) Lineup thoughts (01:04:04) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Bonnaroo 2026: The Comeback and the Cutbacks Oasis vs. The Beatles: the debate continues… Mama I'm Coming Home ______ 🎧 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 Email: comments@thewhatpodcast.com The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat Other music provided by Midist

    1 ч. 6 мин.
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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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  • Автор
    Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
  • Годы выхода
    2018 - 2025
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    268
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