Burncast
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 15 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsRising like a phoenix from the ashes of Save Black Rock City comes Burncast, produced by participants for participants about the art, culture, and community (drink!) surrounding Burning Man.
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Burncast #084 - Interviews with Jessica Hobbs and Larry Malick
August 20, 2009 05:08 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn today's episode we meet up with Jessica Hobbs who was part of the team on the Mechabolic a trash-to-fuel land speed racer slug at Burning Man 2007. We also have a chat in the middle of a dust storm with truck driver Larry Malick who has transported several large-scale art installations to Black Rock City. Music by DJ Saadhu available at BassRitual.com
Burncast #083 - The Green Shoes Installation (Burning Man 2007)
August 04, 2009 01:08 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode Seano, his wife Simone and his team lead Alex talk about the challenges facing the Green Shoes project at Burning Man 2007.
Burncast #082 - Burners in Business featuring Nikki Doran with Katherine the Great
July 27, 2009 21:24 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week's episode is part of Katherine the Great's "Burners in Business" series featuring an interview from 2007 with Nikki Doran, owner of Wild on the Inside and creator of Prepare for the Playa — an annual event in San Francisco dedicated to providing everything you need for a great burn. Featured music is from beat-box artist Kid Beyond performing at Center Camp in 2008 recorded by Whiskey Devil.
Burncast #081 - A Conversation with Danger Angel
July 21, 2009 10:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe year 1996 was a challenging year for Burning Man: the theme was HeLLCo, the neon Smiley flickered in the effigy for a brief minute, Michael Furey was killed in motorcycle collision, and three people were seriously injured when a car ran over their tent. Also that year, our guest Danger Angel worked the Rangers night shift and after that she never again returned to Black Rock City. In this interview we find out why. Recorded the 9th of October, 2007 in San Francisco.
Burncast #080 - Interview with Charcoal: A Survivor of the Flames
July 14, 2009 21:55 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBContact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] • http://burncast.blogspot.com
Burncast #079 - The Tasseograph Trash Tea House & Satan's Calliope
June 29, 2009 15:37 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBIn today’s episode we meet up with Shrine to discuss his project the "Tasseograph Trash Tea House." Then Lucy Hoskings plays her incendiary art car called “Satan’s Calliope.” Recorded 31 August 2007 in Black Rock City. Music by Williamson available at Magnatune.com. Photos by Tristan Savieter available at Playa-Dust.com.
Burncast #078 - Virgins and Veterans
June 22, 2009 22:29 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBThis episode of BURNcast features conversations with virgins and veterans. The first recording features a group of with a virgin and a veteran and the second one features a couple of veterans at Burning Man 2007. The third recording features a conversation with a veteran recorded in June, 2008, in Los Angeles. Music by Astronaughty.
Burncast #077 - Hobo Pie at Tumbleweed's Chuck Wagon
June 16, 2009 10:16 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode we circle up for a complete breakfast with delicious hobo pie and sweet playa stories at Tumbleweed's Chuck Wagon. Featured here are conversations Tumbleweed, Erin, and Tiptoe. Music by Pleasure Sean and Daniel Berkman. Recorded 31 August 2007 in Black Rock City.
Burncast #076 - The Morning After Burn 2007
May 18, 2009 20:53 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode we talk to three visitors to the BURNcast camp at Burning Man 2007 the morning after the burning of the Man and Crude Awakening. Our first guest, Lighthouse, shares many a tale about his experiences on the playa. Andie and Joe follow up with a discussion about moop. Finally, Obi Wan recounts the events of the Crude Awakening burn. Music by Pleasure Sean. Recorded 2 September 2007 in Black Rock City.
Burncast #075 - Piss Clear's Adrian Roberts, Mysterious D, and Malderor
August 06, 2008 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, BURNcast speaks with Adrian Roberts, Mysterious D and Malderor, the kick-ass glitz editors of Piss Clear, Black Rock City's alternative newspaper, at Burning Man 2007. This recording is full of sharp catty snark with just a pinch of bitchiness and you won't want to miss three possibly jaded veterans serve it up fresh. Recorded August 29th 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: burncast.tv Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #074 - Ranger Trip and Zoom
July 28, 2008 15:12 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, BURNcast speaks to Ranger Trip and his mother who goes by the playa name "Zoom" to discuss community, art, and the importance of family. Then we'll wrap things up with advice to the virgin as well as veteran burner on how to participate within the community of Black Rock City. Recorded August 31, 2008 in Black Rock City. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: burncast.tv Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #073 - NeverGirl & Marty
July 08, 2008 08:28 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIn today's episode I catch up with Nevergirl at Burning Man 2007 to talk about diversity on the playa. Then NeverGirl takes over the mic and talks to Marty, a guy from Holland, about his playa experience as I quietly check out from extreme heat and some mild dehydration. Recorded August 2nd, 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: burncast.tv Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #072 - Malderor & Liz from Camp Fandango
July 02, 2008 03:16 - 11 minutes - 5.55 MBIn today's episode we speak to Liz and Malderor at Camp Fandango. In this recording, Liz reads an article from last year's Piss Clear. Malderor is a contributor of Piss Clear and we'll get his take about the Paul Addis' "Early Burn." Recorded August 29th, 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: burncast.tv Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #071 - Burning Man Smut Form Love Letter & Camp Accaplaya
June 24, 2008 08:13 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn today's episode we'll hear a smut form love letter intended for the entire Sagrada Camp at Burning Man 2008. After that, DaBomb receives a singing lesson from the folks at Accaplaya camp. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #070 - Sheik Omar Shapiro at Burning Man 2008
June 17, 2008 03:34 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBBURNcast #70 - Sheik Omar Shapiro at Burning Man 2008 In this recording we talk to Sheik Omar Shapiro who proudly represents a more mature demographic of the population of Black Rock City. Here we talk about the importance of family and the act of forgiveness. Recorded 29 August 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #069 - The American Experience with Claudia Rose and Tedevan
March 11, 2008 02:44 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBBURNcast #69 - The American Experience with Claudia Rose and Te'Devan & the Infinite Cabinet BURNcast is back and our first guest is Claudia Rose, a burner and a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Second up is Te'Devan the Impossible President and his Infinite Cabinet. Te'DeVan is a 6' 7" tall freestyle rapping chi gong healing Jew who's running for president of the United States. Recorded 28 January 2008 and 27 August 2008 respectively. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: B...
Burncast #068 - Over the Rainbow with Miss Tickle and ModMan
December 18, 2007 16:10 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBAs the title says, in this episode we discover what Miss Tickle and ModMan did respectively during the rainbow. Recorded the 2nd of September, 2007 in Black Rock City. Credits: Music: "Pressure Tones" from Burning Babylon, now available at Magnatune. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #067 - Conversation with Miss Tickle
December 12, 2007 06:10 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode we speak to Miss Tickle the day after the Man burned the second time to talk about costuming, the early burn and her week at Burning Man. Recorded 2 September 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #066 - ModMan & the Dream Machine
November 27, 2007 09:39 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBToday we talk to ModMan about the Dream Machine. This recording took place in Black Rock City on September 2, 2007. Credits: Photo by Chai Guy Music: hands upon black earth available on Magnatune Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #065 - Burning Love with divaD (Part 2)
November 20, 2007 04:52 - 28 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, divaD goes to L.A. and NYC decom to talk to several people about Burning Man relationships and what makes them work. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #064 - NYC Decom
November 13, 2007 04:06 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBIn today's episode BURNcast visits New York City's Decompression where we experience a creepy hug from a creepy guy. Then we gaze into John Walter's "True Mirror." Finally, we talk to Nitai Das from Krishna Camp about the Hare Krishna's presence at Burning Man. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #063 - CHAIcast Is Back!
November 06, 2007 04:32 - 37 minutes - 19.5 MBChai Guy is back producing and hosting his own show. In this episode we catch up with Daniel Brezenoff, a former Green Party candidate for Congress and Burner at L.A. Decom. Then we go back to the playa where we talk with a group of friends about friendship within the confines of Black Rock City. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #062 - A Conversation wtih Bently Biofuels
October 30, 2007 04:16 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this week's episode, we speak with the folks from Bentley Biofuels, Burning Man's #1 supplier of biodiesel fuel. Dragon and Pixie Little tell us their thoughts about mixing work with play, and ObiWan tells us about the higher calling of biodiesel and his thoughts on the Greening of the Burn. Katherine the Great also makes her debut as a BURNcast producer— yay! Music by Stargarden Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #061 - Los Angeles Decompression 2007
October 24, 2007 07:29 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBToday BURNcast goes to LA Decom which took place on October 13, 2007. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #060 - San Francisco Decompression 2007
October 16, 2007 08:20 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MBToday BURNcast goes to SF Decom and talks to Miss Cameltopia 2007, the Postman and Kernul Killbuck, Mr. Jellyfish, the Massive Bri and Black Rock City mayoral candidate Steve23. We also take a ride on the Skeedaddlehopper with Darin Selby and make ice cream with our playa neighbor Stephen. Photos by Tristan Savatier Music by Burning Babylon For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net
Burncast #059 - Burning Love with divaD
October 11, 2007 07:23 - 48 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode, divaD talks to several couples about relationships on the playa and what makes them work. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #058 - Peter Hudson's "Homouroboros"
October 02, 2007 04:23 - 28 minutes - 28.3 MBIn today's episode, we catch up on the playa with Peter Hudson, the artist and creator of the "Homouroboros" for its debut at Burning Man 2007. We then speak with Hudson's sister Tess about her first burn. Finally, we speak to burners Stephen and Michael as to the meaning of the piece. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #057 - I Have An American Dream
September 25, 2007 03:49 - 43 minutes - 42 MBIn today's episode we talk to veteran burner and all American guy Mac Maker and virgin Burner and Brazilian gal Cynthia about "the American dream" the new theme for Burning Man 2008. Join our Skypecast tonight at 9:00pm Click here for details. Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #056 - The 8/28 BURNcast Report
September 18, 2007 08:40 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBThis episode explores citizen/participatory media at Burning Man 2007 with focus on the coverage of the torching of the Burning Man effigy early during the week of the festival. For more information about BURNcast on the playa, visit the BURNcast blog Contact: 775-363-5861 • [email protected] Website: BURNcast.net Blog: BURNcast blog
Burncast #055 - Special Announcement: Burning Man 2007
August 25, 2007 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.76 MBFrom Black Rock City, Nevada, this is BURNcast and I'm DaBomb with a special announcement: the BURNcast Studio is at 3:30 and Boreal. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will NOT be camping with Camp Sunscreen. For more information about BURNcast on the playa, visit the BURNcast blog For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think! Call the BURNcast hot-line at 775-363-5861
Burncast #054 - Phrequency & Phrenology with Dr. Groovy
August 14, 2007 04:14 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBDr. Groovy is a medical doctor as well as a Faculty Physician and a Medical Director at a major university in California. She is also a DJ at the internet radio station Kill Radio.org. Her show "Phrequency and Phrenology" can be heard every Saturday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 p.m PST. In this episode we talk with Dr. Groovy about "Health & Safety at Burning Man." Recorded June 23, 2007. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think! Call the BURNcast hot-line at 7...
Burncast #053 - CHAIcast
August 07, 2007 03:11 - 34 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Chai Guy steps up to the mike. Included is an interview with Catherine "Slinky" Rose owner of "Slinky Productions" an Exotic & Pole Dancing School for Women that was voted "Best Pole Polishers" for 2007 by the Bay Guardian. Then from the playa last year, Chai asks some folks "What's your Playa name and how did you get it?" Finally Chai concludes the episode by going to Make Magazine's "Maker Faire" this past April to talks to burners about all kinds of cool shit you're going ...
Burncast #052 - Get into B.E.D. with Gigi de L'Amour
August 01, 2007 03:11 - 43 minutes - 20.8 MBIn today's episode, we speak to Gigi de L'Amour of the Bureau of Erotic Discourse about their use of sex positive messages to prevent sexual assault on the playa. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think! Call the new BURNcast hot-line, courtesy of the Gizmo Project at 775-363-5861
Burncast #051 - It's Tubatron! Woo hoo!
July 24, 2007 03:47 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBToday's guest is David Silverman, animator and supervising director of The Simpson's television series and director of The Simpson's Movie. He's been coming to Burning Man for the past seven years and performs as "Tubatron" in the Phoenix Projekt, which is one of the premiere fire troupes to come out of the Los Angeles burner scene. Recorded 11 July 2007. Listen to the Tubatron Bonus Track here. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think! Call the new BUR...
Burncast #050 - Chris Taylor of Business 2.0 Magazine
July 17, 2007 03:27 - 53 minutes - 26.4 MBToday's episode is brought to you by Playazon.com featuring journalist Chris Taylor aka as "Future Boy." Taylor wrote the controversial article "Burning Man Grows Up" that's sparked heated debate and healthy discussion on-line at ePlaya and the Burning Man Tribe on Tribe.net. The article is featured in the July 2007 edition of Business 2.0 magazine and can be read in its entirety by visiting the Black Rock City Community Collective. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tel...
Burncast #049 - Reno 411: The Civilized Explorer
July 10, 2007 02:44 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBThis episode features Louise Johnson who (along with her husband Phil Stripling) runs the Civilized Explorer, a website for burners that provides information annual guides and perennial guides on Burning Man as well as related articles, links and more. Today's focus is on the "Reno Resources" section on the website that is useful for all those passing through "The Biggest Little City in the World" on the way to Black Rock City. Also, BURNcast contributors weigh in about the "Green Man" theme...
Burncast #048 - Seano and the Green Shoes
July 03, 2007 03:25 - 42 minutes - 21.5 MBSean O'Donoghue (aka as Seano), is an award winning designer, illustrator and photographer who's art project entitled "Green Shoes" will be installed in Black Rock city for 2007. In this episode, he shares how the project was first conceived, it's evolution, and also talks a bit about the philosophy behind it. This recording took place in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 2007. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net
Burncast #047 - Mr. Fixit and the Gift of Mobility
June 26, 2007 06:22 - 51 minutes - 25.2 MBIn today's episode, guest host Mister Jellyfish speaks with Dale Huntsman, aka Mr. Fixit of Hot Wheelz Camp. Listen in as he tells engaging stories of his gift of mobility to disabled Burners who might have difficulty traveling to the far reaches of Black Rock City. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net
Burncast #046 - Hooping with Rayna McInturf
June 19, 2007 03:45 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBRayna McInturf of Hoopnotica talks about the physical benefits as well as spiritual aspects of hoop dance. She'll also talk about how she is growing a sustainable business within the context of her art and how she is giving back to the community (drink!). For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net
Burncast #045 - Tea Alchemy with Jon Oda
June 13, 2007 04:27 - 53 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Tea Temple's alchemical tea master and resident tea-jay Jon Oda prepares semi-oxidized rare oolong and serves it up according to the dictates of Chinese tea art protocol within the context of a sacred tea ceremony. Jon talks about tea alchemy, tea as drinkable art, and tea in service to community. This recording was made in San Francisco, California on April 29th, 2007. As part of an extra special bonus, the first installment by Moses Ma for "This is Burning Man" recording project is als...
Burncast #044 - Flippin' Out at Burning Flipside!
June 05, 2007 03:22 - 36 minutes - 17.8 MBThis episode features some folks out at Burning Flipside in Austin TX over Memorial Day Weekend including Odwally, a member of the senior staff of the Burning Man organization, Anthony, the regional rep out from New Orleans, and Pat Wheaton and George Papp, two of the guys on the board of the Austin Artistic Reconstruction LLC, which is the company that puts on the event. As part of an extra special bonus, the Gigsville wedding of two best friends XTC and Sylkia is also available to download...
Burncast #043 - Burning Love
May 30, 2007 03:33 - 48 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Istari steps up to produce her premiere podcast entitled "Burning Love" about love and romance on the playa from the guy's perspective. In fair Black Rock City where we lay our scene star-crossed lovers, fire breathing temptresses and disappearing art cars tempt the fates in a whirlwind of dusty tales of love. Get ready to travel via Cat Bus, Magic Carpet, and an Irish pirate ship in search of that burnin,' burnin' love. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net...
Burncast #042 - Portrait Of The Burner As A Young Man
May 22, 2007 03:19 - 43 minutes - 21.4 MBGirthy McOrangestein is a participant in the Public Radio Talent Quest who is originally from Montana now living in Los Angeles. He describes himself as a "red necked urban cowboy." In 2006, at the age of 21, Girthy first came to Black Rock City when the theme of the Burning Man festival was "Hope and Fear of the Future." In this interview, Girthy tells how he went "Gonzo" for his virgin burn and shares his experiences and enthusiasm for the playa. In the second half our show, we talk about ...
Burncast #041 -Donut Freakout! It's Mark Pincus from Tribe!
May 15, 2007 04:08 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBIn today's episode we meet up with Mark Pincus, the founder and CEO of the social networking website Tribe.net. Here, Pincus discusses the growth and development of Tribe, goes off about his favorite topic "Community vs. the Corporation" and gives insight on how burners and artists can create a sustainable livelihood based on doing work that they love. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Do you call yourself a Burner? Then VOTE for BURNcast on the Public Radio Talent Ques...
Burncast #040 - Mischief Mayhem Monkeys
May 08, 2007 09:55 - 58 minutes - 56.9 MBThis episode features Peter Hudson, a self-described autodidact kinetic artist from the Bay Area who creates life-size stroboscopic zoetropes. In the second half of the show we meet with Monkeys, the leader for the alternative theme for Burning Man 2007. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Contact us! Call the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 or leave an audio recording on-line by clicking here.
Burncast #039 - The Mutaytor Mutates (Part 2) - Conversation with Mama Crunchy
May 01, 2007 06:26 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode of BURNcast, we talk to Christine Nash aka Mama Crunchy who is described as the oil in the machine that maintains the Mutaytor. Here Nash shares with us the early history of the band and her role within it. She also speaks candidly about the aftermath of her husband Matty's arrest on NBC Dateline's "To Catch A Predator." For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think of the show! Leave a message — because e-mails take too long! Call the BURNcas...
Burncast #039 - The Mutaytor Mutates (Part 1) - Conversation with Atom & Buck
April 24, 2007 03:28 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFollowing the unexpected resignation of the Mutaytor's leader and founder Matty Nash, BURNcast speaks in depth to the band's songwriting duo Atom and Buck about music, family and the group's efforts to move forward. New music from the Mutaytor's forthcoming album is also featured in this episode. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net Tell us what you think of the show! Leave a message — because e-mails take too long! Call the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 or leave an a...
Burncast #038 - Review of DMT Labs
April 17, 2007 07:28 - 39 minutes - 37.6 MBIn today's episode we speak to Poncho Andy, BURNcast's new contributing Music Editor with a review of music by the Department of Mental Technology Labs also known as DMT. For more information about BURNcast visit BURNcast.net To contact us: - Call the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 - Send us an e-mail at [email protected] - Leave an audio recording by clicking here.
Burncast #037 - Conversation with Jolly Roger, Mayor of the Alternative Energy Zone
April 10, 2007 04:14 - 55 minutes - 26.8 MBIn today's episode we speak to Jolly Roger, the Mayor of the Alternative Energy Zone, a Burning Man community free of stinking, noisy, polluting generators. Here we talk about the uses of alternative energy on the playa. We also talk about the Green Man theme for 2007 and the "greening of the burn" movement. For more information about these podcasts visit Burncast.net To contact us: - Calling the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 - Send us an e-mail at [email protected] - Leaving an audio...
Burncast #036 - Hanging Out at Center Camp
April 03, 2007 02:52 - 23 minutes - 23.1 MBIn today's episode we visit Center Camp at Burning Man 2006 and have a conversation with Astarius Reiki-Om. We'll also listen to him performing a healing sessions incorporating the didgeridoo and vocal harmonics. Then we'll hear a recording of the Ramayana Monkey Chant performance as well. For more information about these podcasts visit Burncast.net To contact us: - Calling the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 - Send us an e-mail at [email protected] - Leaving an audio recording by click...