Story Time at the Roo Bus Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Music Festivals | Supporting the TOTEM Foundation Welcome to Story Time at the Roo Bus , a weekly podcast dedicated to the vibrant music festival community . Join us as we dive deep into everything from Bonnaroo to other iconic music festivals , featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth conversations with the people who bring Earth's greatest parties to life. We share inspiring festival stories , behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest…
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259 - See You in 2028
Many of us heard the rumors for a bit, and then of course the news hit on Friday morning. Bonnaroo will take a hiatus for a year to let the grounds take a break. Sharla and Daniel take a look for what this means for the community and culture as we wait on Bonnaroo 2028, but we also have a lot of new details and news to share. Including one piece of information that we think will have you feeling a…
The Bradley's are taking over this week, with both Shaina and her brother Blaze here to talk about Hulaween 2026! We'll go over the free for all that is camping in 80 Acres, how the opposing stages work wonderful, the mystery of Wookville, and much more.
Let's follow up on our panel discussion from last week and talk about what YOU want out of Bonnaroo 2027! Do you want to see things like Where in the Woods and Tuesday entry return? Should That Tent move back to the original location? Who do you most want to see headline next year? Plus, what's up with the lack of an announcement on 2027's dates? Should we be concerned? (Short answer: Probably not…
256 - The Future of Bonnaroo: What Worked and What Didn't in 2026
It's been nearly two months since Bonnaroo 2026 , making this the perfect time to look back at what worked, what didn't, and what the festival could improve for next year. This week, we have a panel of passionate Bonnaroo fans on to dive deep into some of the biggest questions surrounding the future of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival . Should That Tent return to its previous location? Should…
255 - Burning Man and Bonnaroo: What's Similar and What's WAY Different
Sharla and Daniel are back this week as they continue preparing for their third trip to Burning Man. In this episode, they compare Burning Man and Bonnaroo, exploring what the two have in common and the major differences that set each experience apart. They discuss the HBO Burning Man documentary, and show some of the gear and supplies that work for them in Black Rock City. They also answer…
Daniel and Sharla are away this week after taking Lacey to STS-9, so we've got something special for Bonnaroo fans! This episode hands Roo Bus microphone over to JB and Josh for the pilot episode of an all-new Bonnaroo sports podcast. From sports talk to festival culture, they're testing out a fresh concept that blends two passions into one fun conversation. If you're a Bonnaroo fan, sports fan,…
Burning Man is only two months away, and Daniel and Sharla are getting ready to head back to Black Rock City! We've been hearing from a lot of Bonnaroovians who are curious about making the trip, so we're kicking off a series of episodes to help you prepare. If you've ever wondered how Burning Man compares to Bonnaroo, how to make the transition from The Farm to the Playa, we've got you covered.…
252 - Our Bonnaroo 2026 Recap Part 2: Justin's Adventures + The Confession Box
In Part 2 of the Roo Bus Bonnaroo recap, Sharla and Daniel return a few weeks after the festival to reflect on their 2026 Bonnaroo experience and how their perspectives have changed since returning home. The episode also features a conversation with Justin, recorded on the Farm during Bonnaroo. In a fun bonus, Sharla and Daniel open the Roo Bus Confession Box, sharing anonymous stories and…
It might not have been the Bonnaroo we wanted, but 2026 gave us the Bonnaroo we needed. Both the backstage crew and the community came together to defeat the "final boss" of the rain, mud, and even power outages, and it became one of the most memorable Bonnaroo's ever because of it. Sharla and Daniel dive into what worked, what didn't, and some of our favorite sets of the weekend. Support the show…
We're live from Centeroo for this episode! Thanks to the Bonnaroo Works Fund and Planet Roo for hosting us on stage on the Friday of Bonnaroo to talk all things TOTEM and the next generation of Roo. We're joined by our buddy Drew Morgan, Jax, Anthony and Griff from TOTEM, as well as our special guests The Crumbsnatchers! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM…
It's finally here! If you're listening to this, you're probably already on your way to Bonnaroo 2026 and The Farm. This is our final podcast before the festival, and we're covering everything you need to know before you arrive. Brooklin stops by to finish packing the Roo Bus, and, as expected, chaos ensues. We take you on a full tour of the packed bus, break down the latest Bonnaroo 2026 weather…