Story Time at the Roo Bus
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 music festival news that has us buzzing.
Our podcast proudly supports the TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping underserved individuals find career and community opportunities within the music festival industry. Tune in every week for engaging stories, insider access, and a closer look at the world of music festivals!
Episodes
229 episodes
204 - What Happened and What's Next
Alright, Bonnaroo. Let's really dive in on everything that's occurred this last week. We want you to know that you are heard, your feelings are valid, and we know it sucks. Sharla and Daniel did a lot of homework in putting th...
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Emergency Episode: Live from the muddy Farm
You already know the deal. Let’s sit at camp and talk it out. ❤️
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Bonus Episode: Ready to Roo with Brooklin and Lacey
We've got some last minute updates, but mainly it's silly season with Brooklin and Lacey! We'll go through a few details on the delayed entry and what all we have going on in both Outeroo and Centeroo, but just be prepared for things to g...
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203 - The Code with Roovian of the Year Chloe
We are ONE WEEK away from the greatest party on the planet. To get us ready, we're joined this week by an actual queen, Chloe! Well, maybe she isn't really part of any royal lineage we know, but she is Roo Royalty as last year's Roo...
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202 - Planet Roo & Our Schedules
Can you believe it? We're just two weeks out from the best one of the year! With things so close, we're taking a look at all kinds of schedules. Our schedule for Planet Roo, all of the podcasts for a purpose, and then of cours...
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201 - News Wrapup and Packing Tips
Bonnaroo 2025 Update: Map Release, Travel Tips, Packaging Issues & Countdown to the Farm!This week, Sharla, Shaina, and Daniel are joining you from three different locations to bring the latest updates as we count down ...
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The 200th Episode Roofus Sized Special
Celebrating 5 Years of the Podcast – Special Anniversary Episode!We’ve hit a major milestone — five incredible years of the podcast — and we’re celebrating with a jam-packed, double-length episode just for you!In thi...
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199 - Marvelous Marv from Frick Frack
After being requested by so many for so many years, Frick Frack is coming to the Farm! Mitchell and Daniel sit down with their founder, owner and head pit boss Marvelous Marv, who has a ton of amazing stories to share. And of course...
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198 - Peter Anspach of Goose
Goose has quickly become one of the hottest touring jam bands today, and we're so lucky to have Peter Anspach from the band on this week to talk about their brand new album and their upcoming show at Bonnaroo 2025! We'll hear a ton of his...
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197 - Roo Season Approaching with Brad and Cory from the Bonnaroo Staff
Bonnaroo is the greatest party on Earth, and we've got the guys that plan and organize it to talk about it this week! With a sellout inevitably coming soon, we've got Brad Parker and Cory Smith from the Roo staff on to talk about everythi...
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Bonus Episode - Schedule Reaction Live From The Camp
Sharla and Daniel are live from The Camp just across the street from The Orion in Huntsville to talk all about schedule conflicts, big shows, and even big announcements! Follow along with us as we plan out our Roo and also wait on dinner!...
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196 - Who Stage Artist Crumbsnatchers with Special Guest Host Lacey Jane
The Who Stage lineup was recently released, and we have Sam “Guetts” Guetterman from Crumbsnatchers on to talk about their Thursday show! Guetts and the band are absolutely no stranger to Roo, with him having had just about every role you...
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Special Episode - Announcing the Wednesday Lineup with Future Joy
The Wednesday lineup is out! Matty and Andrew are here to talk about all of their hard work in putting everything together, and we're also thrilled to be joined by one of our headliners, Future Joy! You saw them announced on the Hul...
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195 - Nick and Chris from Crowd Compass
Welcome to part one of two double headers this week! While we are waiting to release the lineup for Wednesday of Bonnaroo here on the podcast this week, we have Nick and Chris from the quickly growing and increasingly popular Crowd Compas...
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194 - Party at The House of Yes with Adam
Discover the Best of Bonnaroo: The House of Yes & Exclusive News for Roo 2025!Get ready for the ultimate Bonnaroo experience with The House of Yes! Arguably the best plaza show at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival,
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193 - Roo Lore with Bryan Stone of the What Podcast
We borrowed Bryan from the What Podcast this week, and Taco says we can keep him. We wanted to talk about some of the early days of Roo, and Bryan is one of the best guys to talk with since he's been to every single Bonnaroo! Sharla...
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192 - Story Time with Jae!
This week, we’ve got another exciting podcast takeover! Our good friend and fellow Alabamian, Jae, is stepping in to share her top Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival highlights. From unforgettable performances to incredible stories from the Farm,...
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191 - Talking Goose With Kara!
Get ready for an exciting week as Kara, the Mayor of Goose Town, joins us to discuss all things Goose, Phish, and the world of jam bands! Joining us from NYC, Kara shares her expert insights on Goose, the jam band scene, and an artist you may n...
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190 - Mitchell's Latin Funk Love Song
By popular demand, our good friend and Atlanta's favorite son, Mitchell, is hosting the show this week! Known for his unique poetry, vibrant festival energy and much more, we’re excited to have him on to share his Bonnaroo top picks and stories...
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189 - Late Nights in the Middle of NYC
Before the late-night Bonnaroo vibes of June, we're spending an unforgettable evening in New York City with some familiar faces you know and love! Sharla and Daniel just returned from the city and are sharing live clips from our TOTEM event, fe...
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58:27
188 - What to Expect Day By Day at Roo
Sharla and Daniel are back from travel this week and have a ton to go over! We gossip a little about the Grammy's and Kendrick's Halftime show, go over some of our plans for our campsite and TOTEM, but also go through what you can expect ...
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187 - Surviving Camping with the Cow Crew
Get ready for an inside look at Bonnaroo 2025! You’ve probably seen the iconic inflatable cow that roams The Farm every June, and this week, the Cowlliope Crew is taking over the podcast to share everything you need to know about surviving camp...
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186 - The Bonnaroo 2025 FAQ Episode
Bonnaroo Reddit Questions Answered: Tips, Roo Lore, and More | TOTEM NYC Meetup Announcement!You asked, and we’re answering! This week, Sharla, Brooklin, and Daniel are back to dive into nearly 40 questions from the Bonnaroo Reddit commu...
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185 - Live From the Nashville TOTEM Meetup
This week, we're coming to you live from Rosemary & Beauty Queen in East Nashville, where nearly twenty Roovians are joining the conversation! Tune in as we dive deep into everything from the TOTEM nonprofit to the highly anticipated Bonnar...
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184 - Lineup Deep Dive with Brooklin and Daniel
Brooklin is back and Daniel is hitting the road, but that’s not stopping us from diving deep into the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup! After a week of reflection, we've carefully curated our top picks—both headliners and hidden gems. Plus, stay tuned for ...
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