Story Time at the Roo Bus

In Part 2 of the Roo Bus Bonnaroo recap, Sharla and Daniel return a few weeks after the festival to reflect on their 2026 Bonnaroo experience and how their perspectives have changed since returning home.  The episode also features a conversation with Justin, recorded on the Farm during Bonnaroo. In a fun bonus, Sharla and Daniel open the Roo Bus Confession Box, sharing anonymous stories and confes...

It might not have been the Bonnaroo we wanted, but 2026 gave us the Bonnaroo we needed.  Both the backstage crew and the community came together to defeat the "final boss" of the rain, mud, and even power outages, and it became one of the most memorable Bonnaroo's ever because of it.  Sharla and Daniel dive into what worked, what didn't, and some of our favorite sets of the wee...

We're live from Centeroo for this episode!  Thanks to the Bonnaroo Works Fund and Planet Roo for hosting us on stage on the Friday of Bonnaroo to talk all things TOTEM and the next generation of Roo.  We're joined by our buddy Drew Morgan, Jax, Anthony and Griff from TOTEM, as well as our special guests The Crumbsnatchers! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support...

You're probably on your way to The Farm right now, so here it is, the final episode of the podcast before Bonnaroo 2026!  Brooklin is over to pack her stuff in the bus, and we throw in a lot of chaos as we give you a tour of the packed bus, go over the weather, vendor list, and a ton of final details.  SEE YOU ON THE FARM! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The T...

We've got two awesome guests on this week!  Brooklin was up in Manchester this last weekend to visit Common John and get us a sneak peak of this year's Reddaroo beer collab, and we have TV meteorologist and Loophole to Reality camper Emily on to tell us about the science behind all of the festival weather that's currently driving us all crazy. Support the show Proceeds from Story Ti...

We're down in NOLA this week for our 20th anniversary! But while we were there, we had to stop by the legendary Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge, an iconic Bonnaroo location that longtime Roo vets will definitely recognize. 👀 Also: exciting news! Comedy is back on the farm this year in the form of Wook Court! We're talking with Comedian Drew Morgan about his WOOK COURT event hap...

This week, Sharla and Daniel are back inside the Roo Bus for a packed Bonnaroo 2026 weekend episode covering the latest festival news, Outeroo discoveries, and all the random chaos that makes the farm feel like home. We talk about the Bonnaroo Superjam, the brand new Beer Tent called Bonnie Roo, and the Arch blasting completely unhinged music at all hours of the day and night. We also take a full...

It's a doubleheader this week!  Jax and Sky have Adam from the House of Yes on this week to give us a ton of fun details on what they're up to at Bonnaroo this year, plus we're thrilled to have our TOTEM class of 2026 on to introduce themselves.  Sharla and Daniel are also back inside the bus this week to talk packing, our events in Centeroo, Burning Man, and much more. Support the...

It's a big episode this week!  The weather is great and the bus is just about ready, so Sharla and Daniel are outside on the hood to talk about a bunch of big announcements.  We'll talk about the Group Plaza Party, Centeroo programming and much more.  Plus, we've got a great talk with Justin who is working on a Bonnaroo Guess Who and tons of other fun things for the community! Suppo...

On this episode of Story Time at the Roo Bus, we celebrate what truly makes Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival special: the people, creativity, and community that bring The Farm to life! Roo is more than a company or trademark. It’s the fans and the whimsical projects we create together. We spotlight Giggles the Clown and the art they’re bringing to Bonnaroo this year. Sharla and Daniel also break d...

Less than two months until Bonnaroo! In this episode, Sharla sits down with Chris and Chey to talk about their Ford Transit van conversion and how they’re building it for Bonnaroo, music festivals, and cross-country travel to national parks. They share what inspired their van life journey, how they’re designing their campervan for festival camping, and what it’s like preparing a custom build for B...

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 Bonnaroo schedule dropped unexpectedly. Tune in for music festival news and everything you need to know as we get closer to Bonnaroo. Support the s...

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, Sharla gives some of her picks from SXSW, we talk about the fun adventures on the Space Coast, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Stor...

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 together, and much, much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit...

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 you exactly why. Note: This episode is obviously best experienced as a video, please visit our YouTube page to see the whole thing...

Sharla and Daniel are still in Asia this week, so guest host Matty is stepping in to talk with LSDaniel and Myk!  The three of them go over what it takes to make both renegade and official events happen in the campgrounds and much more.  Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals thro...

Sharla and Daniel are out of town in Thailand, so some of our former TOTEM scholars are taking over the podcast this week!  Hang out with Austin, Anthony and Emilio as they go through anything and everything they'd like and take a look forward to Bonnaroo 2026! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting...

It's a remote episode this week, Sharla is back home in Huntsville while Daniel is up with the NYC / New Jersey crew.  We talk about some of the updated EDM additions slipped by the Festive Owl, have a fun walk and talk in the East Village, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting under...

Bonnaroo's Where Stage lineup dropped this last week, and we brought in an expert to walk us through who will be playing the UFO Stage!  TOTEM Scholar Alumni Imani drops in to give us the info on each artist that will be playing that stage, plus Sharla and Daniel talk about Bonnaroo's marketing, some weekly picks, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus su...

Brooklin is SO BACK! She's visiting us for the Super Bowl party, and we're talking all things Bad Bunny halftime show, aka the Benito Bowl!   Brooklin shares all things music, travel, and festival life. She tells us what show she is most excited to see at Bonnaroo 2026, talks about her recent travel adventures, and we discuss all things about CLAPPING DEM CHEEKS.  Brooklin and Dan also d...

Bonnaroo 2026 ticket deals are sparking big conversations across social media and festival forums. Are these new ticket offers a sign of weak sales, or just part of Bonnaroo’s evolving strategy? And is the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup really as “mid” as some fans claim? In this episode, Sharla and Daniel break down the current state of Bonnaroo, analyze what the discounts could mean for the festival’s fut...

Bonnaroo's After Hours lineup has arrived!  Or is it the Late Night lineup?  In any case, Sharla and Daniel are here to look it over and also look back at some of our favorite late night shows on the Farm over the years.  We also talk a bit about the wild Winter weather that hit Nashville and other areas, and even talk about THAT episode of The Pitt. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time...

We had our TOTEM meetup in East Nashville this last weekend and had a bit of a wild time with some friends that came down!  Sharla and Daniel also have some weekly picks, a quick travel trip at the Tennesseean, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music co...

The music never stops.  Bobby Weir is enjoying his reward for a life well lived, and we're here with some of our friends to remember all the good times we had with him.  Daniel and Sharla are also talking about some of the Bonnaroo news that has come up in recent weeks, as well as how we can better respect the farm when we're on site.  Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo...

With Roo news a little dry lately, we're diving into some community news and stories by talking with one of our good friends Jums about his worldwide backpacking tour this last year!  From half of the states to a few more continents, he's got a lot of wild stories but also some suggestions on how you can get the best bang for your buck when it comes to travel! Support the show Proceeds f...