Podcast 99

In what we have dubbed our “series finale,” we announce the winners of the Woodstock 99 awards! From best in show to worst dressed, it’s all here. Ryan and Parks also give their final thoughts on Woodstock 99.

Well we did it, we got the boss hog of the East Stage, Brother Wease. Brother Wease was the MC of the East Stage of Woodstock ’99, an MC at Woodstock ’94, and an attendee of Woodstock ’69. This episode gives us a unique look at the backstage workings of Woodstock ’99 as well as … Continue reading "Episode 42: Survivor Stories: Brother Wease"

As the smoke clears from the grounds of Woodstock 99 we dig up some of the juiciest quotes from the media fallout that followed the devastation. From John Scher to Sheryl Crow, it seemed everyone involved with Woodstock 99 had something to say about the way things went down. Also, as usual, we share some … Continue reading "Episode 41: If it Bleeds, it Leads"

In their final report from the grounds of Woodstock 99, Parks and Ryan uncover one of the most horrifying incidents of the entire weekend as well as shed some light on what happened after everyone was booted from the festival grounds. While this episode in many ways could be considered our heaviest, there is also … Continue reading "Episode 40: Rome is Burning: The Riots part 2"

We have reached the inevitable climax of Woodstock 99. This episode was so juicy we had to split it in two. We have some major bombs to drop on you, a third promoter, a secret stage, hard numbers on some of the financial losses, and lazer tag! NOTE: We delayed the release of this episode … Continue reading "Episode 39: Rome is Burning: The Riots part 1"

In this special extended edition of survivor stories a Ryan sits down with three different survivors to discuss their time working at the Woodstock 99 vendor village. From real life zombie movie moments to delayed ecstasy trips, this episode has it all! 

We have reached the final act of Woodstock 99. We have reached the final Legend of Woodstock 99. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the influential bands of the 1990’s if not of all time and their set at Woodstock 99 does not disappoint, especially if you are a fan of fire and … Continue reading "Episode 37: Blood Sugar Sex Fire"

Incredible “69 vibes” in this episode. We see the return of an original Woodstock alumni along with one of the most memorable outfits of the entire festival. We also are introduced to a new obstacle on the Woodstock 99 battlegrounds; fire.

Here at Podcast 99, we appreciate all the emails and feedback that we get. In this episode, we share some of our favorite fan submitted Survivor Stories. Another fan found some really great deep cut amateur footage of Limp Bizkit, Korn and Sevendust. Plus we roundup a truly strange batch of emerging artists.

In this episode we focus on the West Stage for two of the most forgettable sets from Woodstock 99 as well as one of the absolute best sets. Get ready for the whirlpool, you are not worthy.

The Gods of Woodstock smile down upon us for this serendipitous interview. Following our successful live show in Atlanta, we were fortunate to discover that one of the venue’s long time employees attended Woodstock 99! Matt Pruett can be considered one of the purest examples of a Woodstock Survivor. He jumped in a car with … Continue reading "Episode 33: Survivor Stories – Matt Pruett"

In this edition of “Legends of Woodstock 99” we review Ryan’s absolute most favorite set of the entire festival. Jewel. Jewel is the final of the three queens of Woodstock 99 and the most haunting. This is the final calm before the big storm and it is worth diving into. We are also joined on … Continue reading "Episode 32: The Fairest of the Legends – Day 3 part 4"

Fair warning folks, we are covering the roughest two sets of the entire festival on this episode. We have been hard on bands before that might not have necessarily deserved it but in this episode all the blows are well deserved. We have Everlast repping white folks a little too hard, a doomsday cult that … Continue reading "Episode 31: The Worst of the Worst – Day 3 part 3"

The Culture Dumps team is joined by their pal Adam Papagan on this episode of Podcast 99. The team discusses “cool dad music” and what it means to be an aging punk rocker. Day three continues on as our raspy announcers completely lose their voices. Buckle up daddy-o!

We have made it to the final day of the Woodstock 99 music festival. What will prove to be the roughest day of the festival actually begins on a very mellow note. Willie Nelson takes the East Stage and brings some much needed 69 vibes to the masses. Don’t get too comfortable though, it’s about … Continue reading "Episode 29: A good start to a bad day – Day 3 part 1"

In the latest episode of Survivor Stories Ryan sits down with Andy. Andy was a contributor to our live event and a survivor that stayed the entire duration of Woodstock 99. Not only did he go by himself but he was also sober! This is our most detail driven survivor story yet, it is also … Continue reading "Episode 28: Survivor Stories – Andy"

There you have it folks, we are official 2/3rds of the way through the tale of Woodstock 99. In this episode we briefing review the happenings of day 2, we found some great Spitfire facts that you are sure to love, and Andy Dick makes an appearance on the West Stage. Brace yourselves for the … Continue reading "Episode 27: Day 2 recap"

The end of day two has arrived. The team is joined by Bill Conway of the Hard Times who lends an outsider view of the end of the most tumultuous day of Woodstock 99 we have seen thus far. Between the block rockin’ beats of the Chemical Brothers, The Beatles of heavy metal Metallica, and … Continue reading "Episode 26: The Beatles of Metal"

How is it possible that one band could be the most and least ’69 vibes band at the same time? How is it possible that on one stage you had one of the most violent mosh pits of Woodstock ’99 while on the other you had the most peaceful audience of Woodstock ’99? In this … Continue reading "Episode 25: The most least ’69 vibes – Day 2 part 7"

We have made it! This is easily to most anticipated episode of Podcast 99 thus far. We discuss the controversial set by Limp Bizkit. This is possibly the most important set to the Woodstock 99 narrative and was considered to be the catalyst that started the meltdown of the festival.  Get the fuck up. Follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 24: Give me somethin’ to break – Day 2 part 6"