The What Podcast
Hosted by Barry and Russ · Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
4.8from 390 ratings
- 319
- Episodes
- 120
- Transcribed
- 390
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 419K
- YouTube views
About The What Podcast
Bonnaroo is more than just a festival, and The What Podcast (https://thewhatpodcast.com/) 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.
- Publisher
- Barry Courter and Bryan Stone
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 14 Feb 2018
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
120 of 319 episodes have a transcript.
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
What Makes Bonnaroo Worth Saving?
28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
IBMA Red Carpet 2026: Is Bluegrass Getting Younger?
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Billy Strings Reopens Chattanooga's Restored Tivoli Theater
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What Makes Bonnaroo Worth Saving?
Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You know, I've been to other festivals and they really range from the audience seemingly does not care at all. I remember when I went to Lollapalooza, that's kind of how it felt like is a lot of people that are, you know, they're there for the music. Sure. But it is a lot of, you know, just kind of waiting around for a specific afterwards. […]
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- Jake
- Parker
- Michael
- James Kee
- Darin Aldridge
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 419,281
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 295 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.5 / 5
- 95 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100
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- Quality
- 97
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 98
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Who hosts The What Podcast?
Barry and Russ host the show. Published by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does The What Podcast take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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