Story Time at the Roo Bus
Story Time at the Roo Bus Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Music Festivals | Supporting the TOTEM Foundation
Welcome 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 festival news that has us buzzing.
Our podcast proudly supports the TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping underserved individuals find career and community opportunities within the music festival industry. Tune in every week for engaging stories, insider access, and a closer look at the world of music festivals!
Story Time at the Roo Bus
Latest Episodes
256 - The Future of Bonnaroo: What Worked and What Didn't in 2026
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...
255 - Burning Man and Bonnaroo: What's Similar and What's WAY Different
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 experienc...
254 - Bonnaroo Sports with J-Bone and Paw Paw
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. Fr...
253 - Prepping for Burning Man 2026
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 ep...
252 - Our Bonnaroo 2026 Recap Part 2: Justin's Adventures + The Confession Box
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...