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Story Time at the Roo Bus

The Real Roo Bus
Bonnaroo
Totem Foundation
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Small Font Artists
Almost Famous
Group Camping
Music
Shaky Knees
Ethel Cain
Megan Thee Stallion
Festival Survival Tips
Camping
Live Nation
Lady Gaga
Community Support
Steve Byrne
Outeroo
South Star Festival
Post Malone
Thailand

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

Roo Season is officially here, and we're back recording inside the Roo Bus! Sharla and Daniel return with some big announcements as Bonnaroo gets closer. We're talking major updates on the Who Stage, plus a last-minute bonus segment after the Bonnaro... more

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Daniel is back on the road again this week for some fun adventures in Florida, but we check in while Sharla's back home to go over a number of fun things!  We're starting to get the bus prepped, we debate if we want to cook on site on the Farm, Sharl... more

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With way less than 100 days to go until we're all back on the Farm together, Shaina is filling in for Sharla this week!  She's here talking with Daniel about prep, some of her favorite undercard acts, how the Loophole to Reality group camp is coming ... more

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Thailand is a really special place to us.  Sharla's family lived there, we've been many times, and we really feel like it shares so much in common with Bonnaroo.  It's our top recommendation if you want to travel, and we're here from Bangkok to show ... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Seth
Friend of Bonnery family, festival participant
Bonnery family / Fractal Bloom
Episode: 237 - Making Campsite Magic Happen with Matty, Myk and LSDaniel
Becca Rubian
Festival content creator, active on TikTok
Becca Rubian on TikTok
Episode: 226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our Top of 2025
Morgan Jahnig
Bassist and member of Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: 224 - Bonnaroo Lineup Day 2026 with the Bonnaroo Staff and Morgan Jahnig of Old Crow Medicine Show
Justin Osborne
Singer and founder of the band Susto
Susto
Episode: 223 - The Return of Roo Radio and Our First Wednesday Headliner SUSTO!
Andrew Kilo
Tame Impala enthusiast, moderator of the Rumor and Confirmation thread on Reddit
Episode: 221 - Tame Impala Deep Dive with Andrew
Drew Morgan
Comedian and member of the WellRED Comedy Tour
Episode: 219 - Comedian Drew Morgan and our TOTEM Scholars
Russ aka Lord Taco
Host of The What Podcast
The What Podcast
Episode: 212 - Labor Day at the Creek with Lord Taco and Lindsey
Ryan French
Executive director of the South Central TN Tourism Association, local government figure involved with Bonnaroo
South Central TN Tourism Association
Episode: 207 - The Future of Roo with Ryan French
AG Dubs
TikTok creator known for her Bonnaroo prep guide and educator
Episode: 206 - New Dates and Catching Up with AG

Hosts

Sharla
Host of Story Time at the Roo Bus, frequent co-host
Daniel
Co-host of Story Time at the Roo Bus

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Great Show

    10/10 would listen again ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebbieGallagher
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show

    Awesome to see you all grow from being fans of Roo to hosting an amazing podcast to being on the plaza lineup. Love listening each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRWenzel
    United States5 years ago
  • Takin me back!

    Y’all are fun to listen to and remind me of my home away from life. Keep radiating positivity!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gimlistar
    United States6 years ago

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Fans praise the show's authentic storytelling and helpful festival insights.
Great show; listeners appreciate growth from fans to hosts and the plaza lineup coverage.

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234 - The Where Stage EDM Lineup with Imani
Q: What advice would you give to new attendees preparing for Bonnaroo?
Have your travel logistics planned out early, listen to the music lineup, and be open to discovering new artists.
226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our Top of 2025
Q: If someone is going on a route for the very first time ever, what's the best, what's the number one piece of advice that you would give them?
Follow your heart, do it, and listen to your body.
226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our Top of 2025
Q: How do you feel about Bonnaroo really leaning more into the influencer marketing this year?
Both guests express skepticism about influencer marketing and emphasize the importance of authentic connections at festivals.
226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our Top of 2025
Q: What really inspired you to become like a festival content creator or a Bonnaroo content creator?
Both guests recount their journeys into content creation, highlighting personal motivations and community connections.
214 - The Reddit Confirmation Thread Kickoff with Andrew
Q: How do you guys put the confirmation thread together?
We collect enough info to put artists in different tiers based on likelihood, looking at routing and past performance.

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The show centers on the vibrant festival ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on Bonnaroo, community-building, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from organizers, volunteers, and performers. Across recent episodes it often spotlights renegade and official programming efforts, mentorship and safety within festival spaces, TOTEM Foundation's nonprofit work, and actionable insights for attendees, organizers, and aspiring industry participants. Noteworthy angles include the evolution of community-led camps into formal programming, strategies for sustaining inclusive environments, tips for first-timers, and candid discussions about ticketing, lineups, and festival culture. The format blends personal anecdotes, practical advice, and guest perspectiv... more

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