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Burncast

Rising 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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Episodes

Burncast #084 - Interviews with Jessica Hobbs and Larry Malick

In 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

Aug 20, 200925 min

Burncast #082 - Burners in Business featuring Nikki Doran with Katherine the Great

This 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.

Jul 27, 200918 min

Burncast #081 - A Conversation with Danger Angel

The 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.

Jul 21, 200945 min

Burncast #079 - The Tasseograph Trash Tea House & Satan's Calliope

In 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.

Jun 29, 200922 min

Burncast #078 - Virgins and Veterans

This 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.

Jun 22, 200933 min

Burncast #077 - Hobo Pie at Tumbleweed's Chuck Wagon

In 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.

Jun 16, 200931 min

Burncast #076 - The Morning After Burn 2007

In 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.

May 18, 200932 min

Burncast #075 - Piss Clear's Adrian Roberts, Mysterious D, and Malderor

In 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...

Aug 06, 200839 min

Burncast #074 - Ranger Trip and Zoom

In 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...

Jul 28, 200829 min

Burncast #073 - NeverGirl & Marty

In 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

Jul 08, 200829 min

Burncast #072 - Malderor & Liz from Camp Fandango

In 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

Jul 02, 200812 min

Burncast #070 - Sheik Omar Shapiro at Burning Man 2008

BURNcast #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

Jun 17, 200820 min

Burncast #069 - The American Experience with Claudia Rose and Tedevan

BURNcast #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: BU...

Mar 11, 200844 min

Burncast #068 - Over the Rainbow with Miss Tickle and ModMan

As 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

Dec 18, 200710 min

Burncast #067 - Conversation with Miss Tickle

In 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

Dec 12, 200724 min

Burncast #066 - ModMan & the Dream Machine

Today 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

Nov 27, 200725 min

Burncast #064 - NYC Decom

In 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

Nov 13, 200724 min

Burncast #063 - CHAIcast Is Back!

Chai 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

Nov 06, 200737 min

Burncast #062 - A Conversation wtih Bently Biofuels

In 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...

Oct 30, 200721 min

Burncast #060 - San Francisco Decompression 2007

Today 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

Oct 16, 200738 min

Burncast #058 - Peter Hudson's "Homouroboros"

In 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

Oct 02, 200729 min

Burncast #057 - I Have An American Dream

In 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...

Sep 25, 200744 min

Burncast #056 - The 8/28 BURNcast Report

This 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

Sep 18, 200750 min

Burncast #055 - Special Announcement: Burning Man 2007

From 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

Aug 25, 20075 min
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