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
235 episodes
209 - Audio Postcards from Bonnaroo 2025 Part 1
Even though Bonnaroo 2025 was cut short, we’re bringing you the unforgettable moments we captured during our time on the Farm. In this first part of our Audio Postcards from the Farm series, Daniel shares unforgettable recording...
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208 - Wednesday Parties and Rumor Season with Matty and Andrew
2025's Wednesday Party was one of the best ever, and we've got the two guys who put it all together on this week to talk about how it came to be. Running your own event in Outeroo can be work, but it's totally worth it. Matty and An...
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207 - The Future of Roo with Ryan French
What might future improvements on the Farm look like? What does the early cancellation mean for the City of Manchester? Why do the Braves suck this year? We dig into these questions and much more with former Alderman and curre...
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1:06:49
Bonus Episode: We Are So Back
It's officially official, we will all be back on the Farm together starting on June 11th of 2026. Things will look just a little different next year, so we've gathered a panel to talk about some of the changes that are coming our way!
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206 - New Dates and Catching Up with AG
Sharla and Daniel are back this week! Daniel is out of the hospital, and both of us are back from Knoxville. We talk a bit about the Sunsphere, the new Bonnaroo dates for next year, and Sharla catches up with AG from TikTok about he...
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1:14:15
205 - What Happened and What's Next Part II
Sharla and Daniel are back this week to go through part two of our review of what happened and how everyone's feeling in the wake of the rained out Roo. We talk a little bit about the full refund and survey news, as well as go through a l...
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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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58:32
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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2:12:38
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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1:10:27
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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