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• Bonnaroo Week Begins: Packing, Travel, Weather Prep & More!

  As Bonnaroo week kicks off, the crew records a special on-location episode at Lo Main in Chattanooga, diving into last-minute festival prep, weather worries, and the unique culture that makes Bonnaroo a can't-miss event. The hosts and guests, including long-time campmate Tara Viland (now in charge of events and programming at the Chattanooga Choo Choo) and Cassie Wanamaker (celebrating her 10th "Bonnaversary" and fourth year attending sober), share packing tips, weather-proofing strategies, and the importance of patience and flexibility for a successful festival experience. The conversation highlights the unpredictable Tennessee weather, the value of practical gear like rubber boots, and new festival features—such as Bonnaroo's QR code lock screen for lost phones.Russ is already en route to Manchester, where he plans to meet up with friends at Common John Brewery to sample the new Camp Reddaroo beer (and hopefully sleep in their parking lot). The rest of the crew arrives later in the week. Don’t miss The What Podcast live from The Farm! Join us Thursday at 4PM in Planet Roo for Podcast Party with a Purpose, featuring special guests and a look at Bonnaroo’s impact on the local community.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(00:01:01) Packing for Bonnaroo(00:04:23) Change your phone's lock screen(00:06:42) How to get help from Bonnaroo(00:10:09) Weather(00:12:53) Parachute People(00:14:04) Our travel plans(00:18:08) Tara joins(00:26:18) Cassie joins(00:48:50) Russ in Manchester on Monday(00:52:02) David Bruce on Hulu(00:56:23) The What Podcast live at Bonnaroo(00:59:51) Outro______ 🎧 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: [email protected] The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat

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• Bonnaroo 2025 Prep: Last-Minute Tips, Packing Hacks & Bryan's Festival Picks

  Bonnaroo 2025 is nearly here, and in this massive episode of The What Podcast, we've got essential last-minute tips and hacks to help you not just survive the farm, but have the greatest time ever. From cooler strategy and sleeping secrets to underrated essentials, it's a festival prep episode you don’t want to miss.We then catch up with Bryan Stone and his recent trip to Mexico, before diving into his Bonnaroo schedule. We start with Roo Run updates from Kyle the Bonnaroovian and then finally we go day by day with Bryan and discover his can't-miss acts. Plus, you don't want to miss our live show, Podcast Party with a Purpose, at 4PM Thursday on the How Stage inside Planet Roo! We've got special guests, including festival director Brad Parker, a Q&A, and more. Find out more at https://thewhat.co/liveAnd if you're in the Chattanooga area on Sunday, June 8th, join us at Lo Main Bodega at 11:00 AM EDT for a meet and greet with us as we record our final episode before Bonnaroo!Finally, we close the show with our Hayley Jane interview, recorded last weekend at CaveJam. We go inside the cave and discuss her musical influences, van breakdowns on tour, and why she wants to play Bonnaroo one day. Plus, her connection to Dogs in a Pile. Can she convince them to play Bryan's favorite song on the farm next weekend?Listen to this week's episode with Bryan's picks here, or watch the video on YouTube. And don't forget to subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.______CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:50) Giveaway update(00:06:01) Barry on the radio(00:07:48) Dancing man(00:10:35) Bonnaroo prep tips(00:30:32) Live podcast in Planet Roo(00:32:43) Roo Run and Bonnaroovian Kyle(00:36:37) Bryan in Mexico and Bryan's picks(00:39:16) Thursday(00:41:34) Friday(00:45:58) Saturday(00:49:36) Sunday(00:51:59) Wrap-up(00:55:47) Chattanooga meetup(00:59:11) Outro(01:03:49) Interview with Hayley Jane______ 🎧 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: [email protected] The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat

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• Lord Taco's Bonnaroo 2025 Picks and an Encounter with "The Dancing Man"

  We're live on location at The Caverns in Pelham, TN—just down the road from Bonnaroo—as The What Podcast crew assembles for CaveJam just weeks before Bonnaroo 2025. This week, Lord Taco (Russ) reveals his complete Bonnaroo schedule, breaking down the acts he's most excited to see across the four-day festival, including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Insane Clown Posse, and more.Plus: we talk festival prep, campsite upgrades, and the latest Bonnaroo updates—like sold-out Friday and Saturday day passes, new JamTrak routes, and the stacked SuperJam lineup featuring Hayley Williams, Geese, and a whole lot more.Stick around until the end of the episode when Russ has an unexpected encounter with Chris the Dancing Man—a Bonnaroo and festival icon with a story you won't believe. From surviving homelessness to becoming a symbol of joy and celebration at festivals across the country, Chris shares heartfelt wisdom and positivity that you need to get hyped for Bonnaroo next month!Don't miss Podcast Party with a Purpose! We're doing a live show, Q&A session, and meetup at Planet Roo on Thursday at 4PM that you won't want to miss! We've got some special guests lined up to join us. Find out more at https://thewhat.co/liveListen to this week's episode with Taco's picks here, or watch the video on YouTube. And don't forget to subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.______CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:47) Lunchbox giveaway(00:08:09) Bonnaroo SuperJam update(00:10:03) Magic Man MTG cards(00:11:49) JamTrak update(00:13:24) Ticket sales update(00:17:04) Camping at The Caverns(00:20:20) Live show at Bonnaroo(00:22:35) Taco's picks(00:23:45) Thursday(00:28:25) Friday(00:33:16) Saturday(00:38:15) Sunday(00:41:50) Conclusion(00:45:22) Interview with Chris the dancing man______ 🎧 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: [email protected] The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat

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• Barry’s Bonnaroo 2025 Picks: What to See, Where to Be

  With Bonnaroo 2025 just three weeks away, we dive deep into Barry's picks, including must-see acts like Flipturn, King Gizzard, Olivia Rodrigo, and the SuperJam 70s Pool Party, as well as the importance of flexibility-sometimes the best Bonnaroo moments come from wandering and discovering new artists. We also cover some details about your wristband, and preview the upcoming CaveJam festival at The Caverns this weekend. It's our 250th episode!We also take a look at the updated maps for Centeroo and Outeroo and the placement of key areas such as the new Infinity Stage, the Who Stage, and more. We also tease the upcoming live podcast, Q&A session, and meetup at Planet Roo on Thursday at 4PM that you won't want to miss! We've got some special guests lined up to join us.Listen to this week's episode of The What Podcast right here, or watch it on YouTube. And don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for news, tips, and more every week!______CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:37) Wristbands shipping(00:05:24) Barry's bad mood(00:08:32) Taco on Roo Bus(00:10:13) Bonnaroo weather outlook(00:11:35) CaveJam this weekend(00:15:07) Local shows we saw(00:21:42) The What Podcast live at Bonnaroo(00:27:05) Ticket sales update(00:29:08) The map is out(00:37:46) Shoutout to Pondo(00:38:29) Barry's picks(00:40:56) Thursday(00:44:46) Friday(00:51:40) Saturday(00:56:05) Sunday(01:00:15) Outro______ 🎧 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: [email protected] The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat

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• The Bonnaroo 2025 Bandana Debate: What Fans Are Saying

  In a surprise move for 2025, Bonnaroo is not including a bandana or gift in its wristband shipments — and fans have strong opinions. Barry and Lord Taco reunite with Bryan Stone to unpack the "gift-gate" controversy, why the missing bandana matters to so many, and what it says about the evolution of the festival. It’s a deep dive into Bonnaroo tradition, fan culture, and how communication from organizers plays a role in festival loyalty.Bryan also catches us up on what he’s been doing these past few weeks, and the crew runs through the latest Bonnaroo 2025 news as we hit the 30-day countdown to the Farm. Also, be sure and join The What Podcast for a special meetup and live episode on The How Stage inside Planet Roo at 4:00 PM on Thursday during Bonnaroo!Listen to this episode of The What Podcast here, or watch it on YouTube. We'd love to hear your thoughts as well, leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify! Be sure and like and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts.______CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:04) Platinum and VIP viewing areas(00:05:44) Wiffle ball and coffee exchange(00:10:40) Fountain updates(00:13:03) Bandanas(00:50:10) Catching up with Bryan(01:00:56) Live podcast in Centeroo on Thursday(01:05:50) Outro______ 🎧 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: [email protected] The What Podcast theme: "Aquarius" by *repeat repeat

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