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 #035 - Camp Sunscreen
March 27, 2007 09:58 - 43 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode we hang out with my campmates from Camp Sunscreen and reflect back upon an era of Burning Man from about 1996 to 1998. We'll hear about what Black Rock City was like during these years, but we'll also go in depth and talk about the history of Camp Sunscreen from when it began in 1997. Finally, we'll hear the story about the Land Yacht of 1998. For more information about these podcasts visit Burncast.net To contact us: - Calling the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 - Send u...
Burncast #034 - Playa Names
March 20, 2007 03:15 - 25 minutes - 14.2 MBIn today's episode we speak to members of the community (drink!) about how they got their playa names. 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 clicking here for MyChingo. A very special thanks to Lecter of No Spectators for hosting these podcasts.
Burncast #033 - Greetings From Space!
March 13, 2007 02:53 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today's episode we go where no podcast has gone before as we speak to Mister Jellyfish, Science Officer aboard the Apokilipitika satellite Labwërks. Participate in the BURNcast Skypecast as we join the Labwërks crew on March 13th, 2007 9:00pm PT. 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 clicking here for MyChingo. A very special t...
Burncast #032 - Message from the Belgian Waffle
March 06, 2007 04:49 - 37 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today's episode we speak to Belgian artists Arne Quinze and Jan Kriekels about their enormous art installation that has affectionately come to be known as the Waffle at Burning Man 2006. BURNcast met up with them on August 28, 2006 in Black Rock City. 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 clicking here for MyChingo. A very spec...
Burncast #031 - Conversation with Brian Doherty (Part 2)
February 27, 2007 05:24 - 30 minutes - 15.2 MBIn today's episode, which is part two of a two part series, we speak to Brian Doherty, author of "This Is Burning Man" now available in paperback through BenBella Books. Here, Doherty discusses the current issues surrounding the Burning Man brand and the legal dispute between the Black Rock City LLC namely Larry Harvey, Danger Ranger versus John Law and the Paper Man LLC. Recorded January 28, 2007 in Hollywood, CA. For more information about this episode, click on our show notes at BURNcas...
Burncast #031 - Conversation with Brian Doherty (Part 1)
February 27, 2007 05:24 - 33 minutes - 17.2 MBIn today's episode, which is part one of a two part series, we speak to Brian Doherty, author of "This Is Burning Man," now available in paperback through BenBella Books. BURNcast met up with Doherty on January 28, 2007 in his home in Hollywood, California. For more information about this episode, click on our show notes at 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 clicking here for ...
Burncast #030 - Tina Boyd of Funky Gloworm
February 13, 2007 04:25 - 25 minutes - 36 MBIn today's episode we speak with Tina Boyd, lead singer of Funky Gloworm. Featured is a song entitled "Four Letter Word." BURNcast celebrates it's first year anniversary this Valentine's Day. In a loving tribute, we give away a free CD from Funky Gloworm entitled "Psychedelic Sky." Be the ninth listener to contact us by using one of these three methods: Send us an e-mail at [email protected] Calling the BURNcast hotline at (206) 350-1416 Leaving an audio recording by clicking here for MyC...
Burncast #029 - Kernul Killbuck & Kamp Apokiliptica
February 06, 2007 04:03 - 30 minutes - 17.9 MBIn today's episode Chai Guy and DaBomb go deep inside the Camp Apolkiliptika compound to interview Kernul Killbuck. We discuss art, politics, propaganda, and the origins of the camp. We also eat bacon, a lot of bacon. This interview took place on the playa at Burning Man 2006. Credits Photos and Music appear courtesey of Apokiliptika Tell us what you think! Please call our listener feedback line at (206) 350-1416, drop us an e-mail at [email protected] or click this link to leave audio fe...
Burncast #028 - Conversation with Alex Grey
January 30, 2007 04:59 - 26 minutes - 42.1 MBIn today's episode we speak to visionary artist Alex Grey about art, Burning Man and family. We also have a conversation with Felix Harth, DaBomb's campmate from Camp Sunscreen. Recorded September 1 and September 4, 2006 respectively. Credits Music: "Peace" and "Galastaray" by the Maido Project Embedded photos courtesy of Alex Grey and Andrew Harth respectively. Tell us what you think! Please call our listener feedback line at (206) 350-1416, drop us an e-mail at [email protected] or cl...
Burncast #027 - Fire and Ice
December 26, 2006 01:33 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MBHappy New Year from BURNcast. In today's episode of BURNcast we speak to the Ice Queen, the fierce and noble leader of Arctica. Then we sit down and set a spell as we hear the sounds of the temple burn. Recorded September 3, 2006 in Black Rock City. BURNcast will be on hiatus for the month of January. BUT — we will be back and we will be fierce in February 2007, so stay tuned. The recording of the temple burn is dedicated to the memory of DaBomb's late father, Roy Lee Barnes, who passed awa...
Burncast #026 - Los Angeles Santa Con 2006
December 19, 2006 15:32 - 36 minutes - 40.8 MBWarning: This podcast is NSFW (Not Safe For Work). In today's episode we celebrate the holidays with Santa at the Los Angeles Santa Con. Recorded December 9, 2006. Tell us what you think! Please call our listener feedback line at (206) 350-1416, drop us an e-mail at [email protected] or click this link to leave audio feedback on-line at MyChingo. A very special thanks to Lecter of No Spectators for hosting these podcasts. Bonus Tracks Conversation with Mr. & Mrs. Claus Conversation with ...
Burncast #025 - Star Power
December 12, 2006 05:50 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today's episode we take to the stars at Burning Man 2006 as we cover two celestially inspired art installations: the Starry Bamboo Mandala and the Wishing Star. Tell us what you think! Please call our listener feedback line at (206) 350-1416, drop us an e-mail at [email protected] or click the following link to leave audio feedback on-line at MyChingo. Credits: Music - "Nocturne" by Ekho - "Imagine This" by Wax Audio Embedded Photos - Gerard Minakawa and the Starry Bamboo Mandala -...
Burncast #024 - Sweet Jumps
December 05, 2006 04:36 - 35 minutes - 35.5 MBIn today's episode we visit with the boys from the Viking Youth Power Hour, a podcast originating from Chicago, Illinois. The Viking Youth are the innovators and instigators of "Sweet Jumps" which is a highly dangerous extreme sport involving go-peds, fire, inebriation and utter stupidity. Recorded September 2, 2006 in Black Rock City. Tell us what you think! Please call our listener feedback line at (206) 350-1416 or drop us an e-mail at [email protected]. Credits: Music — "Hustle" from ...
Burncast #023 - BURN It!
November 28, 2006 04:09 - 19 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, BURNcast is drawn to the flames of Burning Man 2006 as we feature two fire installations: the Fire Pendulum and the Serpent Mother. Credits: Music: Nerve Picnic - www.nervepicnic.com Embedded photos: Serpent Mother (in order of appearance) © Courtney Ringsted - www.sanctuary-studio.com © Tristan Savatier - www.playa-dust.com Fire Pendulum (in order of appearance) © Tristan Savatier - www.playa-dust.com © Gary Stevens - www.garysworld.n...
Burncast #022 - Greening LA Decom
November 21, 2006 04:35 - 21 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Los Angeles' Decom Organizers GeoFrey, Alayha, Kachina Katrina and Blue about efforts to green LA Decom and how to green Burning Man. Recorded October 14, 2006. Kachina Katrina is the force behind the greening of LA Decom. Her main project is Evolutionary Center, a theme camp that has emerged out of the Greening Burning Man movement that is focused around creating a more sustainable Black Rock City culture. See how she made LA Decom go green! It should be noted t...
Burncast #021 - AfterBURN: LA Decom
November 14, 2006 04:45 - 30 minutes - 15.1 MBIn tu-tu-day's episode of BURNcast we go to the Los Angeles Decom. We'll hear how some burners got their playa names and a little bit about the European burner scene. Finally we'll learn from some people who have never been to Burning Man before and what their impressions are. Recorded 10/14/2006 If you're playing the 3-Playa Community Drinking Game at home listen up: this episode tallies a total of eight (8) uses of the "c" word and one near slip...but by the time you hear it, ya might as w...
Burncast #020 - AfterBURN: San Francisco's Decom
November 07, 2006 16:27 - 23 minutes - 14.2 MBIn today's episode of Burncast we go to San Francisco's Heat the Street Faire Decompression and speak to Jim Bowers the force behind this year's Burning Dragon project. He's also the artist behind other playa art such as the "Eyes of Gawd" and the "Terrasphere." Also in today's show, we discover how some burner freaks got their playa names. Recorded October 8, 2006. Embedded photos by Gary Stevens.
Burncast #019 - AfterBURN: Reno Default & Decom
October 31, 2006 04:10 - 39 minutes - 21.5 MBFor many Burners, Reno is the gateway to Burning Man. Whether coming from or going to Black Rock City, all roads connect to Reno. In today¹s episode of Burncast we speak to a few burners from the streets of Reno at the end of the event they prepare for their return to their default life and reflect back on their experiences. Two of our guests are veteran burners and two of them are virgins. We wrap the show with DaBomb's personal reflections as she returns to default life along the historic ...
Burncast #018 - About Gifting with Steve Krivit (Part 2)
October 24, 2006 03:35 - 26 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the second of a two part episode of Burncast, Steve Krivit offers an audio art experience entitled "About Gifting" that was recorded at San Francisco Decompression on October 8, 2006 Krivit is an investigative journalist specializing in leading edge clean energy research. He enjoys provoking the conventional science establishment by day and playing loud drums at night. He is the editor of NewEnergyTimes.com, a webzine.
Burncast #018 - About Gifting with Steve Krivit (Part 1)
October 19, 2006 10:48 - 24 minutes - 12.1 MBIn the first of a two part episode of Burncast, Steve Krivit offers an audio art experience entitled "About Gifting" that was recorded at San Francisco Decompression on October 8, 2006. Krivit is an investigative journalist specializing in leading edge clean energy research. He enjoys provoking the conventional science establishment by day and playing loud drums at night. He is the editor of NewEnergyTimes.com, a webzine.
Burncast #017 - Adrian & Mysterious D Of Piss Clear (Part 2)
October 19, 2006 10:48 - 36 minutes - 18.6 MBIn Part Two with Piss Clear's publishers, Adrian and the Mysterious D discuss bootleg mashups also known as "bastard pop" and their successful night club called Bootie. Together they create own mashups under their bootlegger moniker "A plus D." Featured music: - "99 Luft Problems" featuring Jay Z. vs. Nena - "Decepta Freak On" featuring Le Tigre vs. Missy Elliott - "Super Holla Tricka" featuring Beastie Boys vs. Gwen Stefani vs. A. Skillz & Krafty Kutz. - "Sweet Home Country Grammar" featur...
Burncast #017 - Adrian & Mysterious D Of Piss Clear (Part 1)
October 19, 2006 09:50 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBOur guests in this episode are Adrian Roberts and his partner Mysterious D, two very old-school Burning Man veterans that publish Black Rock City's favorite alternative newspaper "Piss Clear." In the first of a two-part series of interviews, Burncast gets the DL with Adrian and Mysterious D about their publication, "Piss Clear," their highly successful night-club Bootie (featuring mash-up bootlegs) and Burning Man. In addition to their journalistic endeavors, Adrian and Mysterious D are also...
Burncast #016 - Avatierre of the Juniper Forest
September 26, 2006 03:30 - 27 minutes - 13.3 MBInterview with Avatierre of the Juniper Forest, bringing poetry and visions of lullabies, butterflies, hummingbirds, fairy tales, waterfalls and shooting stars. This episode is a blend of Avatierre's interview with Burncast combined with a CD he had gifted out at Burning Man 2006. He states his whole naked soul lay bare on that CD and that he had only recorded it a few weeks before Burning Man.
Burncast #015 - Hope, Not Fear - A podcard from Burning Man 2006
September 19, 2006 09:55 - 13 minutes - 7.59 MBThis episode of Burncast is intended as a soundscape for friends who were unable to attend this year's Burning Man. It's like a postcard — or rather a podcard — featuring the sounds of the playa on Friday night before the burn. It's simply a bike ride from 7:00 and Esplanade to 3:00 and Esplanade across the playa. You will hear Megavolt's electric presence, the Neverwas Haul's whistle, blasts from Burninator II and El Diablo thundering in the night. You also will hear the squeak of bicycles...
Burncast #014 - Sweet Dreams with Treiops Treyfid
August 08, 2006 04:56 - 46 minutes - 22.5 MBIn today's episode, we speak to Treiops Treyfid about a collaborative art project produced by the Good Vibe Posse entitled "The Curiosity Cabinet of the Collective Unconscious." Treiops produced a series of recordings of people's dreams for this project.
Burncast #013 - Good One
August 01, 2006 03:37 - 14 minutes - 7.48 MBBurning Do-Gooders is an LA-based collective of DJs, promoters, artists, performers, musicians and activists dedicated to putting the creative and constructive spirit of the Burning Man community to work in the so-called "real world." They are affiliated with Burners Without Borders, a group that brings together like-minded Burners to work for positive change in communities that need our help, hope, financial support and elbow grease. The first project of the Burning Do-Gooders is an event e...
Burncast #012 - Greening The Burn
July 26, 2006 06:37 - 28 minutes - 14.2 MB"Greening the Burn" is a movement within the Burning Man community dedicated to making the event environmentally sustainable. In today's episode we go to Lightning In A Bottle, a weekend magical adventure produced by the Do Lab that took place in Santa Barbara, California, the weekend of July 14 July 16th 2006. It is here that we interview Kachina Katrina and Blue, the two people involved with greening Lightning In A Bottle and who are also spearheading the Greening Of The Burn movement on t...
Burncast #011 - No Place Like Gnome
July 11, 2006 09:18 - 20 minutes - 10.7 MB2006 marks the debut of Gnome Camp at Burning Man with the mission of sending 100 ordinary gnomes on 100 extraordinary adventures. Each gnome will be adopted out to participants accompanied with a digital camera to document their experiences throughout the week of the event. For details on how to apply for a gnome of your own, visit their website. This episode takes place at the “No Place Like Gnome Fundraiser” and features interviews from five members of Gnome Camp that includes Phil, Dave ...
Burncast #010 - Fashioning Community with Ivy
July 04, 2006 20:38 - 30 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode of Burncast features artist and researcher, Ivy, as she discusses "Fashioning Community" an art project and fashion exhibit she's developing for Burning Man 2006. According to her blog, Fashioning Community is: "Inspired by the ideas of 'costume as art' and traditional costume museum exhibits, the idea is to set up a dense 'forest' of mannequin figures, each dressed in an example of a certain aspect of what I have come to find makes up 'Burning Man style.'" But it doesn't stop ...
Burncast #009 - DJ's Diva Danielle & Poncho Andy
June 27, 2006 08:53 - 31 minutes - 16.3 MBSummer is heating up and BM is fast approaching. That means fundraising is well underway for many theme camps and art projects. Today's guests Diva Danielle and Poncho Andy dj'd at a benefit for the Ouija Says Ouija Board and the Cloud 9 Art Car (which was featured in last week's episode). Specifically, the benefit was entitled "The Incredible 2nd Annual Costume Exchange" in which those in attendance had an opportunity to trade playalicious playwear and costumes for years' past. Our first ...
Burncast #008 - The Cloud 9 Art Car
June 20, 2006 11:00 - 26 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Cloud 9 is an art car that has been floating around the playa since 2003. In this episode we talk Loki, the Cloud 9's owner and operator about the labor and love that goes in to creating this vehicle. If you're playing the 3Playa Community Drinking Game at home, in this episode we change the rules slightly to make the game more sexy. Listen carefully and drink! As mentioned at the end of the interview with Loki, Los Angeles' 2nd Costume Exchange and Fundraiser for the Cloud 9 and the ...
Burncast #007 - On The Trail With Chai Guy
June 13, 2006 03:39 - 30 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, we meet up with Chai Guy, the co-host of Burncast as he takes the summer months leading up to Burning Man to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. The last time we interviewed him, he was leaving Xara Dulzura to begin his journey on the PCT, which spans 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states. In this interview, Chai compares and contrasts the trail to Burning Man and discovers many similarities between the two including their respective communities (drink!). I...
Burncast #006 - Metatron Transformer
June 08, 2006 04:22 - 23 minutes - 11.6 MBA life-size Japanese robot, Metatron Transformer is made from industrialized junk, and found recycled/ready-made materials. The sculpture is fitted with electronic drum triggers designed to amplify multiplex/arrayed MIDI samples upon touch. Corndog is a sonic sculptor that designed Metatron in collaboration with sound designers Henry Strange and Greg “Djun Djun” White for the Coachella Music Festival. For more information, visit Burncast.net
Burncast #005 - Xara Dulzura
May 23, 2006 04:20 - 59 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode of Burncast, we go to Xara Dulzura. Formerly a theme camp at Burning Man, Xara has grown to become a fantastic event of its own. It takes place in the springtime, in the pastoral landscape of southeast San Diego County on the grounds of Madre Grande Monastery. At Xara, we'll talk to Mark Hinkley, the director and creator of the event. We'll also meet Lindsay Lawlor, creator of the Rave-Raffe, an art car that emulates a walking giraffe. Finally, we'll say "Goodbye" to Chai ...
Burncast #004 - Interview With Fred Murphy About Burning Flipside
May 16, 2006 08:58 - 14 minutes - 7.04 MBFred Murphy, the regional outreach coordinator for Burning Flipside, the largest Burning Man regional event that takes place in Texas. If you're playing the 3Playa Community Drinking Game, this episode ranks high for community celebration and inebriation. For more information, visit Burncast.net
Burncast #003 - The 2nd 3rd Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational
May 09, 2006 08:02 - 23 minutes - 12.2 MBFor those of you playing the 3Playa Community Drinking Game, this podcast scores woefully low with only one participant saying the "c" word. We handicap this round by allowing listeners is to pour themselves a double shot of their favorite inebriant and listen carefully for the singular opportunity to "drink!" in this episode. Recorded April 1, 2006. For more information, visit Burncast.net
Burncast #002 - (Part Two) Black Rock City LLC Principles
May 03, 2006 06:59 - 21 minutes - 10.4 MBOur conversation continues with Larry Harvey, Danger Ranger and Maid Marian. Here we ask: "Is Burning Man still dangerous?" Also discussed is hope and fear: the future of Burning Man. We wrap it all up with a special bonus track of Larry's explanation of why coffee is sold at Center Camp. Recorded on January 31, 2006 in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit Burncast.net
Burncast #002 - (Part One) Black Rock City LLC Principles
April 20, 2006 05:18 - 54 minutes - 25.8 MBThe first in a two-part series, we talk to Larry Harvey and Danger Ranger about Burning Man's relationship to the media and television. Then Maid Marian joins in the discussion about the spiritual aspects of Burning Man including the true meaning of the event (if any), the 10 principles, religion and the regional network. Finally, we "pull back that curtain" to go behind the scenes and talk about the business, resources, logistics and operations involved in producing the Burning Man Arts Fe...
Burncast #001 - Interview with Andie Grace
February 27, 2006 04:46 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBIn this, our first burncast, we talk to Andie Grace aka "ActionGrl", the Communications Manager for the Burning Man organization. She'll explain the policies and procedures in place for media participation at Burning Man, discuss the effects of media presence within the community, as well as participant's rights to privacy and the concept of "media free zones". She'll also explain the background and development of the 10 principles with emphasis on principle #3 "Decommodification."