Story Time at the Roo Bus

Brooklin and Daniel are live from Chattanooga for Shaina's birthday for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, plus we have some special guests drop by. Then Sharla and Daniel are back at the house in Huntsville to talk Phish and much more. It's been a wild jammy weekend!

Daniel is back from Shaky Knees, and it feels like the bottom fell out not only that Saturday in Atlanta, but across the country for pretty much every festival. Are we entering a new era where festivals just feel entirely like a gamble? We'll take a look at it and much more.

Sometimes Black Rock City doesn't give you the Burn that you wanted, it gives you the Burn that you needed. So Sharla and Daniel needed a challenging Burn this year apparently! Learn about our adventures and everything new that we learned about Burning Man as we detail some of the wild and tough things that happened to us this year.

Sharla and Daniel had been out to Burning Man, so we got the gang of Sky, Evan, Shaina and J-Bone to take over for us! They take a look at some of the options of what JB and others might want to attend next year instead of Bonnaroo, including, yes, the Banana Pudding Festival.

Sharla and Daniel are driving all the way from North Alabama to North Nevada for Burning Man 2026, and we're taking you along the way! We talk Black Rock City, the road trip, the stops to eat along the way, Route 66, and much more.

Many of us heard the rumors for a bit, and then of course the news hit on Friday morning. Bonnaroo will take a hiatus for a year to let the grounds take a break. Sharla and Daniel take a look for what this means for the community and culture as we wait on Bonnaroo 2028, but we also have a lot of new details and news to share. Including one piece of information that we think will have you feeling a...

The Bradley's are taking over this week, with both Shaina and her brother Blaze here to talk about Hulaween 2026! We'll go over the free for all that is camping in 80 Acres, how the opposing stages work wonderful, the mystery of Wookville, and much more.

Let's follow up on our panel discussion from last week and talk about what YOU want out of Bonnaroo 2027! Do you want to see things like Where in the Woods and Tuesday entry return? Should That Tent move back to the original location? Who do you most want to see headline next year? Plus, what's up with the lack of an announcement on 2027's dates? Should we be concerned? (Short answer: Probably not...

It's been nearly two months since Bonnaroo 2026 , making this the perfect time to look back at what worked, what didn't, and what the festival could improve for next year. This week, we have a panel of passionate Bonnaroo fans on to dive deep into some of the biggest questions surrounding the future of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival . Should That Tent return to its previous location? Should Tu...

Sharla and Daniel are back this week as they continue preparing for their third trip to Burning Man. In this episode, they compare Burning Man and Bonnaroo, exploring what the two have in common and the major differences that set each experience apart. They discuss the HBO Burning Man documentary, and show some of the gear and supplies that work for them in Black Rock City. They also answer listen...

Daniel and Sharla are away this week after taking Lacey to STS-9, so we've got something special for Bonnaroo fans! This episode hands Roo Bus microphone over to JB and Josh for the pilot episode of an all-new Bonnaroo sports podcast. From sports talk to festival culture, they're testing out a fresh concept that blends two passions into one fun conversation. If you're a Bonnaroo fan, sports fan, o...

Burning Man is only two months away, and Daniel and Sharla are getting ready to head back to Black Rock City!  We've been hearing from a lot of Bonnaroovians who are curious about making the trip, so we're kicking off a series of episodes to help you prepare. If you've ever wondered how Burning Man compares to Bonnaroo, how to make the transition from The Farm to the Playa, we've got you covered....

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...