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Story Time at the Roo Bus

The Real Roo Bus
226 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 03, 25

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!

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We are ONE WEEK away from the greatest party on the planet.  To get us ready, we're joined this week by an actual queen, Chloe!  Well, maybe she isn't really part of any royal lineage we know, but she is Roo Royalty as last year's Roovian of the Year.  She's here to walk through THE CODE with us, an absolute must-know before we get back to the Farm.  Sharla and Daniel also have a lot to go through with TOTEM events, and also less importantly but still amazing, the new neighborhood Taco Bell.GET YO' ASS HYDRATED, ROO IS ALMOST HERE.Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Can you believe it?  We're just two weeks out from the best one of the year!  With things so close, we're taking a look at all kinds of schedules.  Our schedule for Planet Roo, all of the podcasts for a purpose, and then of course Sharla and Daniel's theoretical schedules for what acts we'll be seeing all of Bonnaroo.Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Bonnaroo 2025 Update: Map Release, Travel Tips, Packaging Issues & Countdown to the Farm!This week, Sharla, Shaina, and Daniel are joining you from three different locations to bring the latest updates as we count down to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 - now less than a month away! In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know to get ready for the Farm.We’re covering major topics like the official Bonnaroo 2025 map release, current packaging and ticket shipping issues, and the best travel tips for getting to the Farm safely. Whether you're a Bonnaroo veteran or heading to Manchester, Tennessee for the first time, this is your go-to guide to prepare for an unforgettable experience.Big shoutout to Cherub for this week’s bumper music - their brand new track “Long Story Short” is featured in the episode. Plus, don’t miss Jason from Cherub live at the Wednesday pre-festival kickoff event on the Farm!Make sure to subscribe and follow for more weekly updates, insider info, and last-minute tips as we get closer to Bonnaroo 2025!Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Celebrating 5 Years of the Podcast – Special Anniversary Episode!We’ve hit a major milestone — five incredible years of the podcast — and we’re celebrating with a jam-packed, double-length episode just for you!In this special anniversary edition, Sharla and Daniel reflect on the early days of the podcast, share some behind-the-scenes stories from over the years, and look ahead to what’s next for the show.Here’s what you’ll hear in this extra-special episode:A heartfelt audio postcard from our new friends in HaitiAn inspiring interview with the founders of SupergroopA fun chat with the creative team behind Roti RollsA lively panel with the “Bonnaroo Podcast Avengers”, featuring The Roo Report, Bonnadude, Roo Hamm, and Taco from The What PodcastWe want to give a huge THANK YOU to our listeners — your support has meant the world to us. Over the past five years, we’ve built unforgettable memories and lifelong connections, and we’re just getting started.Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
After being requested by so many for so many years, Frick Frack is coming to the Farm!  Mitchell and Daniel sit down with their founder, owner and head pit boss Marvelous Marv, who has a ton of amazing stories to share.  And of course we have tons of Mitchell and his tales to go with this week too!Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Goose has quickly become one of the hottest touring jam bands today, and we're so lucky to have Peter Anspach from the band on this week to talk about their brand new album and their upcoming show at Bonnaroo 2025!  We'll hear a ton of his stories, going from playing a renegade set on the Farm in 2016, to recently headlining Radio City Music Hall.  We'll also talk about our recent trip to the Las Vegas to see Dead & Company at the Sphere, plus exciting TOTEM project announcements and other exciting news you won't want to miss.Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Bonnaroo is the greatest party on Earth, and we've got the guys that plan and organize it to talk about it this week!  With a sellout inevitably coming soon, we've got Brad Parker and Cory Smith from the Roo staff on to talk about everything coming to The Farm this year. The guys have tea on things from the Infinity Stage, Where in the Woods, entrance traffic, plaza improvements, and much more.  Give them a high five or a hug when you see them, they've been working hard to make Bonnaroo 2025 one to remember!Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
Sharla and Daniel are live from The Camp just across the street from The Orion in Huntsville to talk all about schedule conflicts, big shows, and even big announcements!  Follow along with us as we plan out our Roo and also wait on dinner!Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
The Who Stage lineup was recently released, and we have Sam “Guetts” Guetterman from Crumbsnatchers on to talk about their Thursday show!  Guetts and the band are absolutely no stranger to Roo, with him having had just about every role you could be in over the years.  Sharla and Daniel are also joined this week by our very special guest host, our eleven year old niece Lacey!  She's proven that she's ready, and she's going to her first Roo this year.  We talk about when to know that it's the right time to bring a kid, talk about comparisons of Roo to Coachella, and much more in this jam packed episode.Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
The Wednesday lineup is out!  Matty and Andrew are here to talk about all of their hard work in putting everything together, and we're also thrilled to be joined by one of our headliners, Future Joy!  You saw them announced on the Hulaween lineup recently, and we're beyond stoked to have them play for us at Bonnaroo as well.We also dig into the rest of the Wednesday lineup, which includes Jason from Cherub (because of course it does), viral sensation Ari@Home, and many, many more!Support the showProceeds 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. 💜 TOTEM Foundation: https://www.totemfnd.org💜 Donate: https://givebutter.com/RaiseTheTOTEM💜 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roobus ___________________________________Listening Links: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jwcWenpD75xZTsDlw2Ztj ✅ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-time-at-the-roo-bus/id1480168398✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ___________________________________Social Links:#️⃣ Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EukS3pM99K #️⃣ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealroobus#️⃣ X Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealroobus#️⃣ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@therealroobus#️⃣ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealroobus___________________________________Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All statements by the hosts or guests are their own and should be considered opinion. They do not reflect the views of any associated organizations unless stated otherwise. This podcast content is not intended as professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.