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Gang of Youths and Spoon's Britt Daniel Talk Their New Albums Mar 09, 2022

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It's a two-fer interview week on The What podcast, with both Max Dunn of Gang of Youths and Britt Daniel of Spoon on the show. The two musicians discuss their latest projects -- angel in realtime and Lucifer on the Sofa, respectively -- and what the records might sound like once they get out on tour.

Also on this episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco discuss the new improvements to Bonnaroo's iconic Farm grounds, including the promise of new sewage and drainage systems as well as paved roads! The hosts also update on the Bonnaroo ticket giveaway.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Brad Survives Mardi Gras

(00:05:01) Shaky Knees

(00:13:38) Interview with Max Dunn from Gang of Youths

(00:37:52) Bonnaroo Improvements

(00:51:15) Interview with Britt Daniel from Spoon

(01:01:50) Win Bonnaroo Tickets!

(01:03:58) Outro

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Trading Whiskey Shots for Ginger Shots: RÜFÜS DU SOL Joins The What Podcast Feb 23, 2022

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RÜFÜS DU SOL frontman Tyrone Lindqvist joins Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco of The What podcast to discuss the band's journey in creating their most recent studio album, Surrender.

Lindqvist discusses how the band was headed for drama when they decided to trade their whiskey shots for ginger shots, but how the trio is much healthier for it. The Australian musician also talks about how the forced time off over the last few years and becoming a father changed his life.

Plus, The What hosts reveal how your artistic talent could win you tickets to Bonnaroo 2022! Visit thewhat.co/win for details on how to enter.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Win Bonnaroo 2022 Tickets!

(00:02:41) Intro

(00:07:58) Interview with Tyrone Lindqvist

(00:42:18) Outro

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COIN on Returning to Bonnaroo in 2022 Feb 17, 2022

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A former girlfriend played a big role in getting Ryan Winnen, Chase Lawrence, and Joe Memmel together in what is now COIN. The guys join Brad, Barry and Lord Taco on The What Podcast to discuss their Nashville origins, festivals, and their upcoming return to Bonnaroo this summer.

Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco also weigh in on last week's Jack Antonoff conversation and discuss the polarizing responses to Taylor Swift. Not only that, they discuss their upcoming ticket giveaway for Bonnaroo 2022.

Also check out Midist, who does our bumper music, and *repeat repeat, who does our theme song!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:53) Super Bowl

(00:08:22) The Jack Antonoff Conversation

(00:18:42) Coachella's COVID Restrictions

(00:26:03) Interview with COIN

(00:46:00) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

(00:49:41) Outro

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Jack Antonoff Talks Bonnaroo 2022 SuperJam, Damon Albarn on The What Podcast Feb 09, 2022

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The What Podcast hosts obviously love Bonnaroo, and they're not the only ones; Jack Antonoff has played the fest numerous times, and is heading back to the Farm in 2022 both with his band Bleachers and as the architect of a 1984-themed SuperJam.

On this episode of The What, Antonoff joins Brad to chat about his love for the festival and his plans for the special SuperJam. He also touches on Damon Albarn's recent remarks about Taylor Swift, and the craft of songwriting in general.

Elsewhere in the episode, Brad and Barry discuss the Neil Young-Joe Rogan feud around Spotify, as well as camping at Bonnaroo.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:55) Lord Taco Went Camping

(00:06:04) Which Was the Best Superjam?

(00:13:56) The What Podcast Music Festival

(00:15:50) Interview with Jack Antonoff

(00:31:02) Outro

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Shipping Up to Boston Calling Feb 02, 2022

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Festivals fans Reggie and Jessica join Brad, Barry and Lord Taco to discuss what they love about Boston Calling, but also to compare European festivals to those here in America.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:56) Lord Taco Visits Brad in New Orleans

(00:13:35) Interview with Jessica and Reggie

(00:50:13) New Music from Repeat Repeat

(00:51:28) Outro

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2022 Festival Lineup Rankings: Coachella, Shaky Knees, Bonnaroo, and more Jan 26, 2022

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Festival fans got hit with an onslaught of lineups in the last couple of weeks, and Brad and Barry from The What podcast discuss and rank their favorites. Spoiler alert, it's New Orleans Jazz Fest at number 1 and then everyone else.

But what of Coachella? Or less "prestigious" events like Shaky Knees or Boston Calling? And then of course there's the biggest elephant in the room, Bonnaroo?

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:40) Lord Taco in New Orleans

(00:01:41) Pandemic Talk

(00:04:32) Coachella

(00:09:45) When We Were Young

(00:12:02) Riverbend

(00:18:53) Jazzfest

(00:24:08) Boston Calling

(00:25:48) Shaky Knees

(00:26:31) Does Bonnaroo's Lineup Still Hold Up?

(00:31:35) Forecastle

(00:35:49) Ranking 2022 Lineups (00:37:24) Closing

(00:39:10) Outro

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Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Reactions! Jan 11, 2022

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It’s finally here! After two years of cancellations, Bonnaroo is ready to try again in 2022 with its newly revealed lineup. If there’s anything that gets festival fans excited, it’s lineup day, and The What podcast gang are definitely festival fans.

As soon as the lineup dropped, Barry, Brad, and Lord Taco were on Zoom dishing their reactions to the 2022 Bonnaroo bill. What day are they most excited for? What do they think of Stevie Nicks becoming the first female performer to headline the festival? How do they feel about Machine Gun Kelly's booking?

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Moshing With Mastodon: Brann Dailor Joins The What Podcast Dec 15, 2021

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Everybody has a story about being in the pit when things got a little scary, and Brann Dailor of the recently Grammy-nominated Mastodon tells Barry and Lord Taco about his experience on the latest edition of The What Podcast. He also shares some stories from that band's experience filming their Game of Thrones cameos.

Also on this episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also talk about the latest festival news, plus we have more music from Midist.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:39) Jeff Cuellar Leaves Bonnaroo

(00:04:54) Hangoutfest Lineup

(00:06:57) Coldplay Headliner Rumor

(00:13:59) Interview with Brann Dailor of Mastodon

(00:47:24) Bonna-True or False

(00:53:03) Brad's Surprise Prediction

(00:55:11) Beatles Documentary Discussion

(01:06:42) Outro

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The War on Drugs Discuss I Don't Live Here Anymore, Perform Four Songs Dec 01, 2021

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The War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel joins Brad from The What Podcast for a special interview about the band's new album, I Don't Live Here Anymore.

In addiction to discussing the progression from the TWOD's previous full-length, A Deeper Understanding, Granduciel is joined by his bandmates for a four-song performance. In this exclusive set, The War on Drugs perform the new LP's "Change," “Old Skin,” “Occasional Rain," and the title track.

Elsewhere in the episode, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco talk the latest Bonnaroo news and Peter Jackson's new Beatles documentary Get Back. Listen now, and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:09) Latest Bonnaroo News

(00:16:49) The Beatles Documentary

(00:30:24) Interview with Adam Granduciel from The War on Drugs

(00:46:22) "Change" Performed by The War on Drugs

(00:52:29) "Old Skin" Performed by The War on Drugs

(00:57:48) "Occasional Rain" Performed by The War on Drugs

(01:02:47) "I Don't Live Here Anymore" Performed by The War on Drugs

(01:08:43) Outro

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The Aftermath of Astroworld and Our Bonnaroo 2022 Lineup Predictions Nov 17, 2021

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As the news from Astroworld continues to breaks hearts, The What Podcast explores the aftermath of the tragedy. Will there be an impact on how future festivals handle security or capacity? What about artist's responsibility?

On a lighter note, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also make some early predictions for the Bonnaroo 2022 lineup, and discuss the new adaptation of Dune. (Spoiler: Barry is not a dragon.)

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:57) Astroworld Tragedy

(00:28:06) Shaky Knees Lineup

(00:35:07) Bonnaroo 2022 Dates?

(00:43:20) Lineup Predictions

(00:55:10) Dune

(01:07:04 Outro

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