The What Podcast is back after taking a couple of weeks off! What have we been up to? Find out how Bryan's trip to NYC to see Pearl Jam went, and why Barry is wearing those ridiculous sunglasses.

We also take the time to make our picks for South Star Festival, coming up soon in Huntsville, AL. Note that we recorded this before the news broke that Jane's Addiction was cancelling the rest of their tour. At this point, a replacement has not been announced yet. Finally, we look ahead to some upcoming events and the start of the Bonnaroo 2025 rumor season!

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:06:11) What Russ has been up to
(00:10:59) South Star picks
(00:22:55) Warped Tour coming back
(00:24:18) Happy Birthday Barry
(00:26:21) Bryan's trip to NYC
(00:37:47) Bryan's trip to the caverns
(00:39:59) Wrapping up and looking ahead
(00:42:18) Outro

It's "last call" before The What Podcast takes a short break, so the crew gathers to tie up a few loose ends. No special guests, no topics, just Bryan, Barry, and Russ. But first, Barry has a little news to break about the first confirmed booking for Bonnaroo 2025. It's still too early for rumors and speculation, but Childish Gambino is making the rounds as a potential headliner. We don't think that's likely, despite what other people are reporting. What are our other thoughts on the Bonnaroo lineup for 2025?

We then shift gears and look at the rise of EDM in the festival scene, as jam bands are on the decline. Plus, destination concerts and cruises are here. Would you consider going on a cruise to see your favorite artist perform? Finally, we look ahead at other events like South Star in Huntsville, and Burning Man in Nevada, happening as we speak. And Bryan leaves for NYC soon to see Pearl Jam again.

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:16) Breaking Bonnaroo 2025 News
(00:09:46) Speculating on Bonnaroo 2025
(00:19:20) EDM is up, jam is down
(00:23:18) Future show plans
(00:24:50) Childish Gambino
(00:27:39) Cruise events
(00:38:25) Burning Man
(00:41:44) Bryan headed to NYC
(00:44:52) Outro

We take a short break from Bonnaroo this week and finally dive into the upcoming South Star Festival in Huntsville, featuring an exclusive interview with Cory Smith, the marketing manager at C3 Presents. Cory, who has experience working on major festivals like Bonnaroo and Railbird, shares his insights on the challenges and excitement of organizing a new festival.

Cory discusses everything from site selection to ensuring a top-notch fan experience, including amenities like flushable toilets and the walkability of the festival grounds. In addition to South Star, we also talk about his band, Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights, that played Bonnaroo this year.

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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:06:08) Interview with Cory Smith
(00:43:11) Outro