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Story Time at the Roo Bus

The Real Roo Bus

Story Time at the Roo Bus Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Music Festivals | Supporting the TOTEM FoundationWelcome to Story Time at the Roo Bus, a weekly podcast dedicated to the vibrant music festival community. Join us as we dive deep into everything from Bonnaroo to other iconic music festivals, featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth conversations with the people who bring Earth"s greatest parties to life. We share inspiring festival stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest music

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240 - Bus Prep, SXSW Picks, & SPACE News!

Story Time at the Roo Bus ·

2026/03/31

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 Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting und...

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239 - Under 100 Days Until Roo with Shaina

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2026/03/23

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 dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support T...

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238 - Live From Bangkok, Thailand

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2026/03/17

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! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-pr...

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237 - Making Campsite Magic Happen with Matty, Myk...

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2026/03/09

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 through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of ...

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236 - TOTEM Scholar Takeover with Austin, Anthony and...

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2026/03/02

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 underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by bec...

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235 - EDM Additions and NYC Adventures

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2026/02/24

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 underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming ...

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234 - The Where Stage EDM Lineup with Imani

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2026/02/17

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 support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals thr...

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233 - The Superb Owl Party with Brooklin

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2026/02/10

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 debate the age-old festival question: do you get in the pit or hang back and chill? From Super ...

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232 - Bonnaroo 2026 Ticket Sales and Status

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2026/02/04

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 future, and share their take on where Bonnaroo stands heading into 2026. Support the show Proceeds f...

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231 - Bonnaroo's After Hours Lineup

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2026/01/28

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 at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to suppor...

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230 - Live from the East Nashville TOTEM Meetup

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2026/01/21

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 communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show. 💜 TOT...

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229 - Remembering Bobby Weir

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2026/01/14

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 Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserve...

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228 - The Jums World Tour

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2026/01/06

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 from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to suppor...

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227 - Holiday Party Live From Straight to Ale

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2025/12/29

We had our TOTEM Holiday Party at Straight to Ale's Speakeasy in Huntsville and had a ton of friends along! Hear from some of our regular guests and buddies with a ton about what we're looking forward to in 2026 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 communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show. 💜 T...

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226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our...

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2025/12/23

We’re back with a brand-new episode as Sharla sits down with some of Bonnaroo’s top festival content creators to talk all about capturing the magic of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. From behind-the-scenes festival moments and unforgettable Bonnaroo experiences and hilarious stories, this episode is full of real festival talk. We also break down what had us most excited about in 2025 as we share our 2025 top picks! Whether you’re a longtime Bonnaroo fan, a music festival lover, or ...

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225 - Sharla's Lineup Picks and Roo Holiday Gift Ideas

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2025/12/10

It's both Holiday Season and Lineup Season in one! Sharla's back this week to go through some of her picks that she has in mind from the 2026 lineup, and we're also talking about what some great gift ideas might be for the Bonnaroo Rookie in your life! 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 communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a ...

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Bonus Episode Preview: Our 2026 Lineup Panel

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2025/12/06

Heads up! This is a preview of a much longer discussion that is exclusive to our YouTube channel. Find it at: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ---------- In this YouTube exclusive, we have Evan, Skyler, Chloe and Pondo on to do a deep dive into not only the 2026 lineup, but the grounds changes, and the state of Bonnaroo itself! This goes on twice as long as we intended, so strap down for some insanely wild discussion. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the R...

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224 - Bonnaroo Lineup Day 2026 with the Bonnaroo...

Story Time at the Roo Bus ·

2025/12/03

It's Bonnaroo Christmas! The lineup for 2026 has dropped early, and we're here with part one of a ton of fun stuff we have for you this week. In this episode, we're talking with Cory and Tuba from the Bonnaroo staff about what next year's event is going to look like. We're also talking with Morgan Jahnig from Old Crow Medicine show about the very first Bonnaroo and their new Christmas record. Also included is some lineup reaction from friends, and a very special sur...

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223 - The Return of Roo Radio and Our First Wednesday...

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2025/11/26

Sharla and Daniel are back with the latest Bonnaroo news! This week, we cover the return of Bonnaroo Radio, all the new Roo Clues that have dropped, and much more. Plus, Matty joins us the podcast for an interview with SUSTO, an artist playing the 2026 Bonnaroo Wednesday Party. Don’t miss the latest updates for Bonnaroo 2026 fans. 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 ...

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222 - Leaks, Confirmations, Bits, and Bobs with...

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2025/11/18

We're handing over the keys to the podcast this week! Skyler, Chloe, Jax, and Christie are taking over the podcast to talk about, well, whatever the heck they want to. Sharla and Daniel (plus a special guest) pop in for just a few moments as well, and we all have a few leaks and confirmations to talk about when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup. 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...

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