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The What Podcast

The What Podcast

Von: 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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  • We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard

    We Play Your Bonnaroo Contest Entries...They Hit Hard
    Jan 7 2026
    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) OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBonnaroo Isn’t About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner’s Don't-Miss PicksTOTEM Holiday Party Live From Straight to Aletotemfnd.orgYUNGBLUD Plays '36 Floors'When Bonnaroo Breaks Your Heart: Our Reaction to the 2025 CancellationDogs in a Pile Talk Bonnaroo 2025 Debut, Jam Band Roots, and Songwriting with Tom MarshallBonnaroo's Survey Questions and hey, nothing's Big SummerShaky Knees 2025 vs. IBMA Chattanooga: Live from the Red Carpet + Bilmuri InterviewLord Taco's Bonnaroo 2025 Picks and an Encounter with "The Dancing Man"CaveFest 2025: Exploring the Underground Magic of The CavernsBonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 BreakdownWe Enlist in Pondo's ArmyThe Bonnaroo Yearbook: Capturing Festival MemoriesEnter our Bonnaroo 2026 ticket giveaway at thewhat.co/win! We've got two tickets to give away with a camping pass! ______ 🎧 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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  • Bonnaroo Isn’t About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner’s Don't-Miss Picks

    Bonnaroo Isn’t About the Headliners Anymore: Brad Steiner’s Don't-Miss Picks
    Dec 24 2025

    Former What Podcast host Brad Steiner is back, and he's bringing his most trusted Bonnaroo instincts with him. Recorded on location at Lo Main in Chattanooga, this episode features Brad alongside Bryan Stone and Barry Courter as they dig into why Bonnaroo isn't about the headliners anymore, and how the real magic of the festival lives deeper in the lineup. From legacy acts to emerging artists, the conversation centers on how Bonnaroo has become a place where discovery, timing, and live performance energy matter more than top-line billing.

    Brad shares his don't-miss Bonnaroo picks, explains how bands really break, and reflects on unforgettable festival moments that shaped his perspective, along with stories from recent shows, including the Oasis reunion and artists you'll be glad you saw early. 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!

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    (00:00:00) Intro

    (00:02:24) Brad Joins

    (00:30:35) Brad's Bonnaroo 2026 Picks

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    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    thewhat.co/win

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

    Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest



    Enter our Bonnaroo 2026 ticket giveaway at thewhat.co/win! We've got two tickets to give away with a camping pass!

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    🎧 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
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    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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  • Bonnaroo Veterans React to the 2026 Lineup (What Stands Out)

    Bonnaroo Veterans React to the 2026 Lineup (What Stands Out)
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of The What Podcast, Bonnaroo veterans Beth and Bryan share their first impressions of the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup, breaking down what truly stands out and what feels different. They discuss genre balance, booking reactions across the Bonnaroo community, and ongoing questions around female artists and headliner representation. From headline-level conversations to deeper observations about where the festival is heading, this episode offers thoughtful, honest perspective for both longtime attendees and newcomers planning their next Roo.Before diving into Bonnaroo 2026, the hosts catch up after a short break, and talk about recent experiences including MAINx24 in Chattanooga, and Portugal. The Man at The Caverns along with other festival news from around the country. They also take a nostalgic look back at the Bonnaroo 2002 DVD, and reflect on how the festival has changed over time before wrapping up with some contest entries. There's still time to enter, 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(00:01:35) Brief History of The What Podcast(00:07:41) MAINx24 and Portugal. The Man(00:16:53) Jazzfest and Other Festivals(00:21:22) Bonnaroo 2026 Updates and Lineup Thoughts(00:46:19) Bonnaroo 2002 DVD(00:49:40) Final Lineup Thoughts(00:55:09) Contest Entries(01:04:24) OutroLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEthewhat.co/wininstagram.com/ethorpephotoMAINx24 Parade 2025 LIVESTREAMBonnaroo 2026 Lineup Day! LIVE on The What PodcastWet Leg: Tiny Desk ConcertBonnaroo Lineup Behind the Scenes - Interview With AC EntertainmentBonnaroo 2026 Lineup Breakdown with Cory & Tuba: Early Release, Big Changes, and What to ExpectBonnaroo 2002 Official DVDBeth's Bonnaroo 2026 Spotify PlaylistEnter our Bonnaroo 2026 ticket giveaway at thewhat.co/win! We've got two tickets to give away with a camping pass! ______ 🎧 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 Std. und 5 Min.
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