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Soul Singer Durand Jones Joins The What Podcast Nov 10, 2021

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Durand Jones and The Indications namesake Durand Jones gives new meaning to the expression "the eyes are the window to the soul" during his fun and insightful conversation with Brad and Barry on The What Podcast. The band's singer/drummer Aaron Frazer was on the show last episode, and now it's the frontman's turn to step to the mic.

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Durand Jones and The Indications Singer/Drummer Aaron Frazer joins The What Podcast Oct 27, 2021

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Durand Jones and The Indications singer/songwriter/musician Aaron Frazer tells Brad and Barry of The What Podcast that working with the band and releasing his own solo album is sort of like being a Marvel superhero: there is plenty of work for everyone.

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The What Podcast at Austin City Limits 2021 Oct 15, 2021

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This week on The What Podcast, Brad tells Barry and Lord Taco all about his experience at Austin City Limits 2021. Highlights include George Strait, Durand Jones, and sushi, and not necessarily in that order. Take a listen and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Evolution of the Live Show: Marc Myers Joins The What Podcast Oct 06, 2021

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Marc Myers, a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, joins Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to discuss his new book, ROCK CONCERT: An Oral History as Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There. It's a fun conversation on The What Podcast that looks at the evolution of the live show from the '50s to the '80s.

Myers gives insider info about how rock concerts evolved, how a particular series of events led to the arena shows we know and love today, and what the industry looks like in 2021. Take a listen, and make sure you like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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The What Podcast: Fake Or Festival? Sep 22, 2021

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Keeping up with which festivals are happening and which are being canceled or postponed can be difficult enough, but Brad, Barry and Lord Taco have a little fun on The What Podcast playing Fake or Festival, a game that asks which is real and which is made up.

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Sylvan Esso on the Bonnaroo Superjam That Wasn't Sep 15, 2021

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Where were you when you got word that Bonnaroo 2021 was not happening? Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso were in the middle of practicing for their Superjam set, a special collaborative show that's always one of the most anticipated of Roo.

Meath and Sanborn joined Lord Taco and Barry from The What Podcast to share what it was like learning that the festival had been canceled by a storm. The duo also give some insight about what they had planned: "I wanted to take Superjam and turn it into the wedding band of dreams," revealed Meath. "Which mainly means giving everybody permission to sing the wildest, schlockiest, or songs that just have touched their hearts that they would never do because it's overdone."

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The Aftermath of Bonnaroo's Cancellation on The What Podcast Sep 08, 2021

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A week ago, we were supposed to be getting ready to return to Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo. Instead, Hurricane Ida rolled through and cancelled everyone's plans.

Okay, so we saw the storm coming, but we didn't anticipate it coming like this. We certainly didn't think "too much water" would be the reason Bonnaroo wouldn't happen for the second year in a row. After the year we've had, who did?

With what should have been 'Roo weekend behind us, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast gather again to discuss whether the cancellation of Bonnaroo was the right call, how people made the best of the situation, and where things might go from here.

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Khruangbin Discuss Preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 on The What Podcast Aug 31, 2021

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Hurricane Ida changed plans for a lot of people, and hopefully everyone is safe and able to recover fully and quickly. The What Podcast’s own Brad is safe in New Orleans dealing with the aftermath while still looking forward to a weekend in Tennessee. Before the hurricane hit, Barry was able to chat about preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 with Khruangbin’s Laura Lee and D.J., who are set to perform on The Farm this Friday.

The pair talk about their come-up since first playing ’Roo in 2017, graduating from an early afternoon This Tent set to a prime evening show on the Which Stage. They also touch on the safety precautions Khruangbin has put in place for their trip to Manchester, all to ensure that their upcoming tour can go ahead as scheduled.

Also, if you're planning on being at Bonnaroo this year, keep a look out for The What Podcast crew's Camp Nutbutter; they'll be setting up their mailbox at the camp site's entrance, and you can drop off notes or record a greeting that just may get played on the show!

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Bonnaroo's 2021 Schedule: The What Podcast's Barry's Picks Aug 25, 2021

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The Bonnaroo Music & Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, is less than a week away and the guys on The What Podcast are sharing their daily schedules for the acts the want to see. Last week, it was Lord Taco's list and this week Barry tells us his must-see artists. Brad will wrap things up next week.

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Bonnaroo’s 2021 Schedule: The What Podcast’s Lord Taco’s Picks Aug 18, 2021

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As every Bonnaroo veteran knows, a big part of the fun is spending time pouring over the newly released schedule to make your lineup and to lament over the inevitable conflicts that will occur. Barry, Brad and Lord Taco from The What podcast, the premiere podcast about Bonnaroo specifically and festivals in general, will each share their schedules between now and the event. Up first is Lord Taco himself.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Opening

(00:06:36) Is Bonnaroo still happening?

(00:11:47) Do you feel better with the safety protocols?

(00:17:29) Addressing the rumors

(00:28:20) Taco's Thursday Picks

(00:38:29) Taco's Friday Picks

(00:55:00) Taco's Saturday Picks

(01:13:00) Taco's Sunday Picks

(01:27:40) Closing

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