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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
Steve Byrne
Community Support
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

We’re back with a brand-new episode as Sharla sits down with some of Bonnaroo’s top festival content creators to talk all about capturing the magic of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. From behind-the-scenes festival moments and unforgettable Bonnaroo ... more

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It's both Holiday Season and Lineup Season in one!  Sharla's back this week to go through some of her picks that she has in mind from the 2026 lineup, and we're also talking about what some great gift ideas might be for the Bonnaroo Rookie in your li... more

Heads up!  This is a preview of a much longer discussion that is exclusive to our YouTube channel.

Find it at: www.youtube.com/@therealroobus

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In this YouTube exclusive, we have Evan, Skyler, Chloe and Pondo on to do a deep dive ... more

It's Bonnaroo Christmas!  

The lineup for 2026 has dropped early, and we're here with part one of a ton of fun stuff we have for you this week.  

In this episode, we're talking with Cory and Tuba from the Bonnaroo staff about what next year's event... more

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Recent Guests

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
Marvelous Marv
Founder of Frick Frack's Blackjack, a unique gambling experience at music festivals.
Frick Frack
Episode: 199 - Marvelous Marv from Frick Frack
Peter Anspach
Member of Goose
Goose
Episode: 198 - Peter Anspach of Goose

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Sharla
Host of the podcast with a focus on sharing festival stories and community insights.
Daniel
Co-host known for lively discussions and insights into festival experiences.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great Show

    10/10 would listen again ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebbieGallagher
    United States3 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 States4 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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The podcast is praised for its focus on community building in the festival scene.
Listeners love the engaging storytelling and personal anecdotes shared by the hosts.
Many appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights into the music festival industry.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
208 - Wednesday Parties and Rumor Season with Matty and Andrew
Q: What do you think were the biggest challenges and wins of the Wednesday Party this past year?
The biggest challenge was organizational aspects not hitting the optimization quite right, while the biggest win was how close to perfect the party went off.
199 - Marvelous Marv from Frick Frack
Q: What's been your favorite bet to watch be lost?
Marv shares a humorous story about losing a jar of baby teeth during a game at Lucidity Festival.
198 - Peter Anspach of Goose
Q: How did the name 'Dustin Hoffman' come about?
Peter explains that it originally didn't have lyrics and was called 'Mumbies' until they decided to name it after a character in a movie with Dustin Hoffman.
198 - Peter Anspach of Goose
Q: What does a chill day look like when you don't have any band stuff going on?
Peter describes a rare chill day that included bouncing ideas for merch designs, doing laundry, and going for a run.

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With a focus on the vibrant community surrounding music festivals, this podcast offers engaging discussions about events like Bonnaroo and other major festivals. The show features a variety of topics, from festival news and updates to personal anecdotes, enriching insights, and interviews with artists, organizers, and festival-goers. Listeners can expect to hear not only about upcoming festivals but also about the unique stories and experiences within the festival culture, promoting a sense of camaraderie and connection among music fans. Additionally, the podcast actively supports the TOTEM Foundation, emphasizing its commitment to helping underserved individuals access opportunities within the music festival industry.

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Recent guests on Story Time at the Roo Bus include:

1. Morgan Jahnig
2. Justin Osborne
3. Andrew Kilo
4. Drew Morgan
5. Russ aka Lord Taco
6. Ryan French
7. AG Dubs
8. Marvelous Marv

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