Dr. 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 77...
Aug 14, 2007•47 min
In 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...
Aug 07, 2007•35 min
In 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
Aug 01, 2007•43 min
Today'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 BURNcast ...
Jul 24, 2007•1 hr
Today'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 Tell us ...
Jul 17, 2007•54 min
This 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 in ...
Jul 10, 2007•41 min
Sean 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...
Jul 03, 2007•43 min
In 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
Jun 26, 2007•52 min
Rayna 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
Jun 19, 2007•31 min
The 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 also fe...
Jun 13, 2007•54 min
This 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 at ...
Jun 05, 2007•36 min
In 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 VOT...
May 30, 2007•48 min
Girthy 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 the ...
May 22, 2007•44 min
In 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 Quest tod...
May 15, 2007•1 hr 2 min
This 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....
May 08, 2007•59 min
In 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 BURNcast hot...
May 01, 2007•41 min
Following 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 audio ...
Apr 24, 2007•1 hr 4 min
In 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....
Apr 17, 2007•40 min
In 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 reco...
Apr 10, 2007•56 min
In 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 clicking h...
Apr 03, 2007•24 min
In 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 us an ...
Mar 27, 2007•44 min
In 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....
Mar 20, 2007•26 min
In 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 thanks t...
Mar 13, 2007•29 min
In 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 special tha...
Mar 06, 2007•37 min
In 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 BURNcast.net....
Feb 27, 2007•30 min
In 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 MyChi...
Feb 27, 2007•34 min
In 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 MyChingo....
Feb 13, 2007•25 min
In 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 feedback...
Feb 06, 2007•30 min
In 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 click this...
Jan 30, 2007•26 min
Happy 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 away on ...
Dec 26, 2006•29 min
