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🎙The weekly show for music festival junkies! Hosted by @barryjc.bsky.social and @stoneonair.bsky.social.

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November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The air feels thick with memory. The kind you can't quite name. But when the beat arrives, it'll taste like comfort and sound like home. The rhythm you seek, will rise in its own time.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Shared on our Discord: The Farm is looking beautiful right now. 223 days until Bonnaroo 2026!
October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We did not expect THIS on the cave tour…
October 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This week, The What Podcast goes underground: in a cave, that is! Bryan, Russ, and Beth are live from The Caverns for CaveFest 2025 this past weekend. We cover everything from cave tours, campfires, bluegrass (and not), plus some hot Taylor Swift takes.

Episode drops Wednesday!
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Next year, Moon River Festival is leaving Chattanooga for the open sea. We sat down with Drew Holcomb & Sixthman's Jeff Cuellar to find out why and what fans can expect from "Moon River at Sea." Full episode comes out Wednesday!
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Why does a shower matter? This week on The What Podcast, Meredith from Shower the People shares how a converted school bus delivers free showers and laundry to unhoused neighbors in Nashville, and how Bonnaroo helped amplify their mission. Episode drops Wednesday!
September 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
In a first for The What Podcast, we covered a red carpet event! Last night, the 36th annual IBMA awards ceremony was held at Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, TN. We’ll have more coverage coming up on the show!
September 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The tragedy that created Devo
August 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Bonnaroo 2025 is behind us, so what’s next?

On this week's episode of The What Podcast, we look ahead to Shaky Knees, World of Bluegrass, and CaveFest.

Also, we talk Devo and do some porch sittin’ at Barry's.
August 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Kyle Hollingsworth ditched String Cheese for Taylor Swift (kinda).
August 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Bonnaroo's festival director Brad Parker is stepping down next month to launch Track Record in Nashville, TN. We wish him great success and thanks for keeping Roo alive for all these years!
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bonnaroo’s spirit is alive and well! This week on The What Podcast, fans share heartfelt voicemails about freedom, connection, and what makes the festival special, plus we celebrate 2K YouTube subscribers and look ahead to 2026.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qi7...
August 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Spotted: some David Bruce photos on the wall at Little Magic Bar in Johnson City, TN.
August 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Are you curious about changes for Bonnaroo 2026?

-Thursday welcome party
-No more Tuesday entry
-Reduced camping and ticket sales
-Infinity Stage an Where in the Woods

Brad and Cory from C3 are on The What Podcast to answer these questions and more.

thewhatpodcast.com/episode/bonn...
August 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We know you’ve got questions about Bonnaroo 2025 and the upcoming changes for Bonnaroo 2026, so we’re giving our Discord friends the opportunity to submit them! Brad and Cory from C3 Presents will be our guests on an upcoming episode, so ask away!

thewhat.co/discord
July 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Bryan and Barry discuss the Bonnaroo music census that just came out, and we pay our tribute to Ozzy. Episode drops Wednesday on all platforms!

We are close to 2000 subs on YouTube! Help us out and subscribe today, or share our channel with a friend!

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July 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We're taking the week off! Lots more of The What Podcast is coming later, but for now if you'd like to keep up with us and Bonnaroovians, you are invited to join our free Discord server!

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July 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What does Bonnaroo mean to you? Call and tell us!
July 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out to our live show at Bonnaroo!
June 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Live in Chattanooga or passing through on your way to Bonnaroo? We’re hosting an informal meetup of Bonnaroovians this Sunday at Lo Main at 11:00 AM! We’ll record an episode live and we’d love to meet and greet and talk Bonnaroo with you before we leave for The Farm!
June 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Have you met Chris, the dancing man at Bonnaroo or another music festival?
May 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This week on The What Podcast, we all gather in person at CaveJam at The Caverns for a special episode! Plus, Taco gives us his Bonnaroo 2025 picks!
May 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We are honored to be a part of Planet Roo's "Podcast Party with a Purpose"! Join us at Bonnaroo: Thursday at 4PM on the How Stage for a special live episode of The What Podcast, Q&A, Hug and Howdy, and a live performance!
May 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This Wednesday on The What Podcast we go through Barry’s picks for Bonnaroo 2025!
May 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM