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Bonnaroo just made several big changes: some cuts, some returns, and some updates that will affect everyone going in 2026. In this episode, we break down everything we know so far: JamTrak disappearing, the app shifting to Festiverse, questions around the Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo returning, wristband warnings, ticket updates, and more. We also talk about our live show at Bonnaroo, this year’s giveaway, and what these changes mean for your weekend on the Farm. After the Bonnaroo block, stick around for fun extras: Volkswagen stories, VIP upgrades at The Caverns, Rock the Country news, Ticketmaster rulings, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame updates, and Roo Bus/Bob Dylan talk. 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! ______ (00:00) Intro (00:49) The What Podcast Live (01:15) Bonnaroo Prep and Recap from Last Week (03:53) Giveaway with Lunchbox (06:28) Wedding Update (07:46) Wristbands are shipping (11:20) Schedule Conflicts and Reactions (14:34) JamTrak is not returning (17:55) "Magic Man" not returning (20:21) No more Bonnaroo App (21:35) No Who Stage (23:08) The Return of Radio Bonnaroo (25:27) Music Genre Venn Diagram (28:05) Bug-a-Paluza Recap and Bus History (34:16) VIP Upgrades at Venues (44:49) Rock the Country (46:38) Live Nation/Ticket Master Judgement (50:12) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (54:25) Roo Bus in town for Bob Dylan (55:24) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo 2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must-Sees) Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival Bonnaroo 2026 Venn Diagram Bonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

The 2026 Bonnaroo schedule is finally here, and we’re breaking it all down. Russ is off this week, so John joins Barry and Bryan for a full day‑by‑day walkthrough of the biggest conflicts, the must‑see sets, and the real‑world strategies that will shape your weekend on the Farm. From EDM to jam to indie to late‑night chaos, this episode gives you the context and advice you need to build your perfect Bonnaroo plan. We also hit the biggest festival‑world stories of the week: Coachella's wild first weekend, the Hulaween 2026 lineup and Sweetwater 420 Fest this weekend. Plus, we drop some more info on our live show on the How Stage this year, and Bonnaroo Radio! 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro: Where is Lord Taco? (00:04:05) Coachella Week 1 Chaos (00:09:37) Hulaween 2026 Lineup Reaction (00:16:13) Sweetwater 420 Fest This Weekend (00:17:33) Roo Run Registration Opens (00:19:54) The What Podcast Live Show + Bonnaroo Radio (00:24:08) Bonnaroo Schedule First Impressions (00:31:29) Friday Schedule Breakdown (00:41:31) Saturday Schedule Breakdown (00:54:54) Sunday Schedule Breakdown (01:03:58) Final thoughts + Weekend Strategy (01:09:48) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo Printable Schedules from Lindsey Bonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage) Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Flying to Bonnaroo this year? Our long‑time campmate and West Coast correspondent Elizabeth Thorpe breaks down exactly how she does it, based on years of flying to Manchester from Maine, Philly, and now Washington State. We also catch up on Beth’s own “tour,” highlighting the shows she’s been shooting in Seattle and beyond, and what it’s like working deep in the photo pit as a festival and venue photographer. From Jeff Tweedy at the Moore to Color Me Badd at the Clearwater Casino, Beth brings us a side of live music most fans never get to see. 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! ______ (00:00) Intro (03:14) Angine de Poitrine & Math Rock (07:30) Bonnaroo Updates & Festival Talk (13:35) Rush "Fifty Something" Tour Plans (15:19) Flying to Bonnaroo: Packing & Travel Tips (24:08) Beth's Seattle Shows & Photography Tour (49:09) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE @ethorpephoto on Instagram What IS This Band? Anika Nilles: Who Is Rush's New Drummer? ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to do Bonnaroo sober? This week we’re joined by longtime guest Patrick Whelan, founder of Soberoo and Harmonium Inc., the nonprofit that provides community and support for sober and sober‑curious festivalgoers at Bonnaroo and dozens of other events around the country. Whether you’re in recovery, "California sober," or just need a break from a crew that's going a little too hard, Patrick explains how Soberoo creates a safe, welcoming space for anyone who wants to experience the festival with a clear head. We also take a quick tour through this year’s festival landscape, from Bourbon & Beyond to Shaky Knees to CaveFest (get tickets here!), before reacting to Angine de Poitrine, a wildly unique Canadian math‑rock duo that listeners have been sending our way. And make sure you stick around to the end for an exciting announcement! 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:01) Our Bonnaroo 2026 Prep (00:18:15) Talking Soberoo with Patrick (00:55:12) Bourbon & Beyond (01:05:06) CaveFest Tickets on Sale (01:13:18) Angine de Poitrine (01:18:13) Live Show at Bonnaroo (01:19:53) Record Store Day (01:21:24) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo Experience with Soberoo 86 Days to Bonnaroo, Start Your Prep Now Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story Rick Beato: Please STOP Sending Me This Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

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! ______ (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 ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

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.com 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! ______ (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) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories bonnarooyearbook.com Okay...We Were Wrong About Geese Bonnaroo 2026: Brad & Cory from C3 Answer Your Questions Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

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! ______ (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 ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Bourbon & Beyond does it again, dropping a stacked lineup that makes us ask the question, "is this real"? With headliners like Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Mumford, and Dave Matthews, we start wondering if it's time we finally made the trip to Louisville and the lineup keeps getting better the further down you read! Elsewhere in the episode, we catch up with Bryan after his trip to Las Vegas, review the Summerfest lineup that also came out this week, and briefly discuss Bonnaroo ticket sales and pricing. 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! ______ (00:00) Intro (01:27) A Gift for Barry (05:12) Bryan's Trip to Las Vegas (15:46) Revisiting the Where Stage lineup (20:16) Bourbon and Beyond (30:35) Summerfest (35:25) Bonnaroo Tickets and Pricing (50:38) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Danny Clinch on Photographing Bruce Springsteen and Getting Radiohead to Play Bonnaroo Danny Clinch: Still Moving on Amazon Dead & Co. at the Sphere and Happy Landing at Bonnaroo 2024 Record Store Day 2026, The Releases We're Grabbing Bonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage) Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries Noah Cyrus on Her Family, Her Songwriting, and More How to Enjoy a Substance-Free Bonnaroo Experience with Soberoo Toasting the Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Lineup ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Bonnaroo 2026's EDM lineup feels different, and the move to the new Where Stage is at the center of it. In this episode, Russ, Barry, and guest John break down why this year's late‑night energy has shifted, what the community is reacting to, and how the new location changes the vibe of sunrise sets, crowd flow, and the festival’s overall identity. From longtime Roo veterans feeling uncertain to the Saturday lineup pulling people "right back in," we dig into the reasons this year stands out. If you'd like to be a part of our Discord community like John, it's free to join! https://thewhat.co/discord 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:08) Lineup Discussion and Where Stage with John (00:39:25) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Geese’s performance on SNL last week sparked such a huge debate that we decided to walk it back and revisit the whole thing. Find out how we feel now about the band, what changed after a deeper listen, and whether they've made our list of must‑see sets for Bonnaroo 2026. We also dig into the latest Bonnaroo news, including a tragic update on Lil Jon's missing son and a look at how many Bonnaroo artists showed up at this year's Grammy Awards. We also get into CaveFest now that the 2026 dates are official, plus some speculation about CaveJam's future and other performances we're excited about at The Caverns. And we wrap things up with a look at the Record Store Day 2026 releases we’re most excited about, from Tony Bennett's MTV Unplugged to Billy Strings' Tiny Desk to a mountain of Rolling Stones exclusives. All this week on The What Podcast! 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! ______ (00:00) Intro (05:20) A special gift from Dale Green (08:48) Revisiting our Geese Take (17:33) Lil Jon's Son Found Dead (19:28) CaveFest 2026 Dates Announced (26:05) Record Store Day 2026 List Released (35:21) Bonnaroo Artists on the Grammys (36:58) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Most People Aren't Physically Ready for Bonnaroo... Are You? Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup Breakdown with Cory & Tuba: Early Release, Big Changes, and What to Expect Geese: Trinidad (Live) - SNL The Les Claypool Interview: Primus, South Park, And The Art Of Weird Bass Record Store Day 2026 Billy Strings: Tiny Desk Concert ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Most people think they're physically ready for Bonnaroo…until they hit the farm and realize just how intense four days of heat, walking, dancing, and nonstop movement really are. That's why we're talking to Christin Craig of the Roo Fitness Challenge: a simple, realistic, community‑driven plan to help you show up stronger, safer, and more prepared than ever. In this episode, certified personal trainer Christin breaks down exactly what it takes to get Roo‑ready, why even small changes now can transform your festival experience, and how YOU can join the challenge starting today. Whether you’re a first‑timer or a seasoned veteran, this is your roadmap to surviving (and actually enjoying) the physical side of Bonnaroo. Sign up for the Roo Fitness Challenge here! 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:48) Message from Brad Parker (00:07:35) Artists bailing on Kid Rock festival (00:09:15) 420 fest in Atlanta lineup and new location (00:13:16) New Noah Kahan music (00:14:08) Geese on SNL (00:17:26) Roo Fitness Challenge with Christin (01:07:17) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Noah Kahan - The Great Divide Geese: Trinidad (Live) - SNL Camping at Bonnaroo: Must-Know Updates and New Amenities for 2025 instagram.com/roofitnesschallenge Roo Fit 2026 Signup Form ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

Bonnaroo 2026 ticket deals are dropping earlier than expected. In this episode of The What Podcast, we break down the latest pricing shifts including referral codes, the introduction of 4‑ and 6‑pack bundles, and one-day passes. Is this a sign of lower demand, strategic marketing, or something deeper? Also, we explore the newly announced late-night sets and who we are looking forward to staying up late for. And finally, let us introduce Keera and Tyler, the winners of Bonnaroo 2026 ticket giveaway! Hear their reaction to the news, their story, and their wedding plans! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest, and stay subscribed to The What Podcast as we bring you the latest festival news and insights over the coming months. 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:06) Bryan's Ear Infection (00:07:24) Bonnaroo After Hours Lineup (00:14:13) New Ticket Options (00:29:15) Our Contest winners (00:59:10) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE totemfnd.org Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries RooHamm: Fantasy Superjam Draft Sean Stewart: Exploring Bonnaroo 2022 We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard Keera's Entry for Bonnaroo 2026 Tickets How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

With Bryan Stone out sick, the Church Boners step in to help us react to your Bonnaroo ticket contest entries! From emotional first‑timer stories to selfless submissions from fans entering on behalf of loved ones, this episode of The What Podcast highlights the heart of the Bonnaroo community: generosity, vulnerability, and the shared belief that the farm brings people together in ways nothing else can. Rick and Sean join Russ and Barry to listen through a new batch of Bonnaroo contest entries, including redemption arcs, first‑Roo dreams, and heartfelt messages from fans hoping to give someone else the chance to experience the festival. Their reactions remind us why Bonnaroo is more than a lineup. 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:26) Enter our contest (00:06:16) Catching up with Church Boners (00:20:50) Playing your contest entries (00:50:23) Final thoughts (00:55:00) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Bonnaroo Community Spotlight: How Church Boners Became a Festival Family Win Tickets to Bonnaroo 2026! CaveFest 2025: Exploring the Underground Magic of The Caverns We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

In this episode, we dig into why there is no Bonnaroo without the Grateful Dead, and why Bob Weir's influence on the festival runs far deeper than any single performance. From the jam band touring culture to the community-first ethos that defines life on The Farm, we break down how the Grateful Dead’s scene effectively migrated to Manchester, Tennessee and became part of Bonnaroo’s DNA. Plus, we play and react to more of your Bonnaroo contest entries, hearing from listeners about their own experiences, memories, and what Bonnaroo means to them. There's still time to enter our contest for a chance to win two tickets to Bonnaroo 2026 with a camping pass! Visit thewhat.co/win for details on how to enter, or call the hotline at (423) 667-7877! Thumbnail Photo: Elizabeth Thorpe 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:59) Bob Weir Passes Away (00:33:27) We Play More of Your Contest Entries (01:03:01) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dead & Co. at the Sphere and Happy Landing at Bonnaroo 2024 We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard Keera's Entry for Bonnaroo 2026 Tickets Win Tickets to Bonnaroo 2026! ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.

We're back after a short holiday break, and catching up on everything that's happened in the world of Bonnaroo and music festivals. In this episode, we reflect on our biggest moments from 2025, and how they shaped us as fans. Plus, does Bryan have a new favorite artist discovery from the 2026 lineup? Then, the heart of this episode comes from you! We play some of the Bonnaroo contest entries sent directly from listeners, and honestly the stories, memories, and emotions behind them hit harder than we ever expected. From first-time Bonnaroo experiences to moments of connection, resilience, and community, these submissions capture what makes Bonnaroo and music festivals so meaningful beyond the lineup. Watch Reece's full video submission here. There's still time to enter our contest for a chance to win two tickets to Bonnaroo 2026 with a camping pass! Visit thewhat.co/win for details on how to enter, or call the hotline at (423) 667-7877! 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! ______ (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:17) Catching up after the holidays (00:17:04) Our best 2025 moments (00:34:03) Playing your contest entries (01:09:46) Outro LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Bonnaroo Isn’t About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner’s Don't-Miss Picks TOTEM Holiday Party Live From Straight to Ale totemfnd.org YUNGBLUD Plays '36 Floors' When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 Cancellation Dogs in a Pile Talk Bonnaroo 2025 Debut, Jam Band Roots, and Songwriting with Tom Marshall Bonnaroo's Survey Questions and hey, nothing's Big Summer Shaky Knees 2025 vs. IBMA Chattanooga: Live from the Red Carpet + Bilmuri Interview Lord Taco's Bonnaroo 2025 Picks and an Encounter with "The Dancing Man" CaveFest 2025: Exploring the Underground Magic of The Caverns Bonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown We Enlist in Pondo's Army The Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival Memories ______ CaveFest 2026 Tickets Bundle and Save with Spring Time essentials! Shop Spring Bundles at RTIC 🎧 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 [email protected] or call (423) 667-7877 and leave us a voicemail. We might just feature it on the show.