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Into The Fire. A biweekly show featuring burner profiles highlighting participation culture of Burning Man.  Add to "Next Up" and listen to them all.  Downloadable too.  Enjoy, beautiful, dusty burners!

Into the Fire

A collection of sets which have been featured on Burner Podcast.

Burner Podcast Closing Sets

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Meet Tree Jay Lee from The Temple Builders Guild. It’s a new group of temple builders who got together and figured out a way to handle temple build tools and to keep a collection of tools for the next temple build. This involves transportation and even Airstream made into a kitchen that is ready to deploy meals to a large build crew for years to come. It’s the start of what is infrastructure that is passed down from year to year.  Their mission is to make temple builds as well as municipal, community art projects, easier for the artist(s) and teams who build them by equipping them with the necessary equipment while reducing waste and increasing efficiency. If they can do it, so can your team. Learn from them and save your collected legacy for the next crew! Associated to this podcast, photograph of Tree Jay Lee by Mathew Gilbuena. Intro music from Duckman.

INTO THE FIRE:  Temple Builders Guild, 2022

A Physical Health Rundown with the founder of RGX Medical  It's been almost 15 years since Richard Gottlieb aka Wolverine found himself working in the festival medical space. It was a passion for people that brought him here. We get to know Wolverine a bit for the first half hour of the show before getting into a quick and dirty primer on this year's big buzz: Narcan. The final third of the conversation gets into various physical health and safety notes including hydration, drug interactions, and the importance of washing our hands. Spoiler alert: There are no magic pills. Closing set by Pumpkin.      Pumpkin's full set:    ***Resources***       Learn CPR in four minutes:   Or if you just can't even do four minutes, this one is amazing and it's a minute. Wolverine notes that this one is a bit dated as we normies aren't supposed to check for breath anymore:   Final note: Wolverine highly recommends everyone take a basic first aid class:   Have an amazing and safe burn! Vist  for stuff to keep you inspired and occupied as you journey Home.  ***  Hosted by (mr)Arash      Producers  and   Follow  and  for wildly irregular updates.

Episode 132: Un[censored] Your Burn with Wolverine

I am really excited to share this mix! This is my live set from the Wednesday into Thursday morning sunrise at Burning Man 2014, closing out Camp Charlie's annual Unicorn Rampage party from 5-8am-ish... 

Listening to it back, I feel like each track brings back memories of each part of the journey. I remember being nervous to take the car out from the packed Sunset Trip stage (Go Soul Atomic!). The late night deep house vibes as Charlie drove towards the trash fence in darkness, arriving in the wee hours of the morning at The Last Outpost. The sun bursting over the horizon. Hugs and more hugs from old and new friends. Everyone suddenly wanting to get down and durty! And the race against the heat as we traveled back to camp. Ahahaha! Thank you to everyone who was there with me. It was definitely a morning I will never forget!

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TRACKLIST:

1. The Neptunes "The Unicorn Song"
2. Sharam Jey, Tapesh "Over Me"
3. Click Click, Jan Ketel "Don't Waste My Time"
4. DJane Koki "Dismiss"
5. Audio Junkies & Romrez "Hand in Hand"
6. LouLou, Kolombo "Don't Go Away"
7. Cajmere, Sonny Fodera "You're the One" (Pleasurekraft Remix)
8. Henry Krinkle "Stay" (Justin Martin Remix)
9. Wilfred Giroux "Stronger"
10. Daniel Steinberg "Let Me Down" (Tube & Berger Remix)
11. Patrick Topping "Forget"
12. Moshun "Deep Jazz"
13. Kolombo "Get So Hot"
14. Jay Lumen  "Dusty Memories"
15. Oliver $, Jimi Jules "Pushing On"
16. Nora En Pure "You Are My Pride"
17. Weiss "My Sister"
18. Dan Caster "Sweet Memories"
19. David Keno, ME & Her "Walking Boots"
20. Mickey "Sweet Baby"
21. The Magician feat. Years and Years "Sunlight"
22. Watermat "Bullit"
23. Lykke Li "I Follow Rivers" (The Magician Remix)
24. Fatboy Slim vs Chris IsaaK "Praise A Wicked Game"
25. Vario Volinski "Falling In Love"
26. Bon Iver "Flume" (Kulkid Remix)
27. Angus & Julia Stone "Big Jet Plane" (Stern Disco Remix)
28. Claptone feat. Jaw "No Eyes"
29. Umami "Sunny"
30. Figgy "Only You"
31. Ballesteros, L Lopez "Magic Key"
32. Sonic Future "Move Your Hips"
33. No Hopes, Sergey Tarasov "KFC"
34. Neville Bartos & Lorenzo "No Diggity"
35. Legitimate Scandal "Fu Gee La"
36. Playmode "Ultrasonic"
37. Betoko "U So Fine" (Jon Celius Remix)
38. Platinum Doug "Hood Up" (divaDanielle Re-Edit)
39. Kolombo, MaIikk "I Take Ya"
40. The Beatangers & Boogie Vice "Jump Like This" (divaDanielle Re-Edit)
41. Bellavoid "Bounce"
42. Daniel Fernandes "To the Hood" (divaDanielle Re-Edit)
43. Cajmere feat Djae Satisfy (Tiger Stripes & Pleasurekraft Remix)
44. Dennis Ferrer feat. Janelle Kroll "Mind Ur Step"
45. Bellavoid "Seriously"
46. Fapples "Love Dis Beat" (LouLou Players Remix)

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Unicorn Sunrise, Burning Man 2014

We love to gift and receive swag! We love our pendants, stickers and patches swag collection! There are some really creative burners making small art that magically shows up in our hands as a gift.  Meet Tod Johnson has made it his project to curate and collect beautiful, miniature art pieces commonly known as playa swag. He is the curator of the Playa Artifacts Museum at BRC.  Tod talks about his collection and how the swag community has grown over the years.  Links associated to the podcast are located at www.intothefirebm.com Photographs by Tod Johnson and M. Wei

Into The Fire: Tod Johnson, Curator at BRC Playa Artifacts Museum

For our first messy, bairly duct-taped together show, it only felt right to have a chat with Brady: A man who has been a quiet force behind transforming San Diego's little decompression to the full-on regional burn it is today. Arash and Brady also talk politics, Facebooks and Texas.

Burner Podcast Episode 1: Brady Mahaney, OG Community Leader

Miss Conception, aka Sara Nicole Glass Musician, Performer, Volunteer, BWB Burner! With Kate Robinson from Tenderloin Community Benefit District, San Francisco Meet MissConception aka Sara Nicole Glass who is an amazing musician, performer, and volunteer for Burners Without Borders. Miss Conception produced a community-empowering event supporting local artists as well as raising funds for Burners Without Borders in late December 2023. Funds were donated to the Tenderloin Community Benefit District, a non profit in San Francisco supporting the families in the Tenderloin. Lastly, we talk about her other burner volunteer experiences and how they have enriched her life -specifically volunteering at unSCruz put on by Santa Cruz Regional burners happening in the south Bay the first weekend of May and the recent Burnal Equinox event on March 9 at Public Works put on by San Francisco Community Events Team. So much to learn from MissConception!  Burners Without Borders, San Francisco Chapter, is doing some great things to empower the community around the Tenderloin in San Francisco. Joining us is Kate Robinson who talks to us about projects in the Tenderloin for 2024 and how you can get involved. Then talk about how others who are not local to SF can find out about their own community chapters of Burners Without Borders. There’s plenty of philanthropy for burners to get involved in and there are lots of chapters all over the world. ​​The MISSION of Burners Without Borders: BWB promotes activities around the globe that support a community's inherent capacity to thrive by encouraging innovative approaches to disaster relief and grassroots initiatives that make a positive impact. Please note that Sara is a BWB volunteer and does not represent the entire BWB chapter or program.  The BWB website is intended to be the mouthpiece for this community’s efforts as well as a catalyst for inspiring new ideas.  Links associated to the podcast are found at www.intothefirebm.com Glass Outro music by MissConception

Into The Fire:  Miss Conception, aka Sara Nicole Glass

Meet Chelsea Bronson, aka Catalyst. Founder of the Tea Carp, volunteer for Burning Man for over ten years, and seasonal staff member at Burning Man. For the past 4 years she has been the Leave No Trace Compliance Special Ops and for the past 3 has been a MOOP Scribe for Playa Restoration.   Before going to Burning Man, Catalyst created an accredited internship program with Burning Man and the Communications Team. Since then she has burned every year and has volunteered for the Media Documentation Team, Burning Man Community Events Team, and for Burning Man hosted events such as Artist Symposium, Theme Camp Symposium, Global Leadership Conference, and Artumnal Gathering. We talk about her volunteer experience, how it enriches her life. We include how you might get involved in volunteering, how many get started and where it can lead. What is the Tea Carp? The Tea Carp is a mobilized art installation that seeks to provide a safe ground for persons to merry-make, fill their cups, connect, and share human experiences together. We offer themed, pop-up B.Y.O.C. tea services throughout the event. Each tea is made one cup at a time as we hold an appreciation for “slow service”. We savor time, experience, and one another; giving our guests a taste of this with their tea. Once they hand over their cup, visitors are invited to spend quali-tea time with those around them.  A wooden tea house, which only leaves memories behind and is intended to bring beings together around points of interest. The Tea Carp has been invited to the Burning Man Regional near Santa Cruz, California called unSCruz 2024: Portal of Possibilities! Check out all the links associated with this podcast at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire: Meet Chelsea Bronson aka Catalyst

Arash and Thanasi chat about TED Talks, community building tactics and the differences between New York burners and Southern California hippies.

Episode 2﻿: Thanasi Glavas, Community Organizer

Meet Baron Snarklefarker, aka Brian, and Jim from Snarklefarker’s Nightclub, a Burning Man Regional Theme Camp at unSCruz near Santa Cruz, CA. Heavy on the swanky decoration themed in black, red, and marble, it’s the type of club vampires might hang out. It’s meant to be sexy, sensual, dark and stylish. And is it ever! Think old timey playground that is curated to the nines! We also talk about how unSCruz started and how they were able to pull off making a nightclub at a regional weekend event. Links associated to this podcast are on the ITF website

Into The Fire: Snarklefarker’s Nightclub at unSCruz, Santa Cruz Regional

Have you wondered if your BRC or regional camp/Village/HUBS or art installation can transition from fossil fuels to solar?&nbsp; Then meet the Renewables for Artists Team - RAT. Bruce Cooper and Ken Rehor from the team share about how RAT has helped dozens of artists on playa exchange their generators for renewable power. The same concepts can be used in camps, art cars and art installations. Learn how you can transition from generator to renewable solar.  Learn how you can help RAT with this excellent project. Links associated to the podcast at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire: Renewables for Artists Team aka RAT

Meet a collection of artists who have been successfully living together for over 7 years in Oakland, California in a home they call Cloud Castle. Their names are Renee, Dave, Chuk and Bernice. We talk about how they started together as roommates and how they have evolved into a cohesive, collaborative art support family who have chosen cohabitation with all the amazing (and sometimes not) benefits of cooperative, cohabitation. Find out some best practices and suggestions on how you can start living with artists in your community. Links associated to the podcast are located at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire: A Visit with a Household of Artists

Meet Shane Robinson, artist of Celestial Syzygy Garden. Built by TRM Artistic Metals art build crew. They received an Honoraria art grant for 2024 to build the Celestial Syzygy Garden, a collection of cacti with swings, benches and even a merry-go-round for us to play with.  We learn about the art and about metal sculpting using sheet metal. We even talk about his involvement with off-road racing in Baja, California. This conversation was recorded on Shouting Fire online global burner network. This podcast is not associated with the Burning Man Organization. It’s just a burner podcast. Links associated to this podcast at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire:  Celestial Syzygy Garden with Shane Robinson

Arash and Aliss get tipsy and discuss the emotional process of changing one's self, the business of life coaching and not quitting film production even after all your stuff gets jacked in Egypt.

Episode 3: Aliss Wang, Life Coach and Filmmaker

Powered only by her will and cough drops, Nicole talks to Arash about Burning Man bureaucracy, turnkey camps, playa politics and what exactly constitutes a "burner."

Episode 4: Nicole Hickman, Regional Contact

Taz talks to a very nervous Arash about crashing a satellite into the moon to create a new crater, fire safety and the regret that comes with spray-painting one’s entire naked body on the playa.

Episode 5: Taz, SDCAP Board Member, Technologist

This episode is currently in production, but we wanted to release this raw, time-sensitive segment featuring a 15-minute phone call with **Efrain Vega De Varona**, who is doing incredible work supporting those impacted by the devastating LA fire tragedies.

In this call, Efrain shares:

- A brief backstory on how he became involved in impromptu disaster relief efforts.
- What’s currently happening on the front lines in Los Angeles from his perspective.
- How you can get involved and make a difference.

**Get in touch to help:**

- Contact Efrain: facebook.com/efrainjvega, ‭+1 (787) 384-6669‬
- Reach out to Debs: facebook.com/share/18ryzRPBam

Raw Segment Drop: Disaster Relief Efforts Amid LA Fire Tragedies with Efrain Vega De Varona

155 Burn Perimeter

📅&nbsp;2/29/2025 The importance of physical community spaces has never been greater. In this episode, we dive into the story of CoLab, San Diego’s maker space—where it started, what it took to get to where it is now, and why spaces like this are essential for the future of our communities. The go-live day of this episode marks CoLab's 11th birthday! CoLab’s lease began on March 1, 2014—making it the perfect time to reflect on how it came together and why having a dedicated space for creators, builders and community matters more than ever.  🎙 Episode Info 🎧 Burner Podcast | Episode 156 📍 Recorded on January 23, 2025, in San Diego 📝 Featuring: Jon Ray, Diane Hoffoss, Cecile Pham, Vic "Jolly Rancher" Liao, J-Good  🌎 Connect &amp; Learn More 🔗 CoLab:  🔗 Jon Ray:  🔗 Diane Hoffoss:  🔗 Cecile Pham:  🔗 Vic "Jolly Rancher" Liao:  🔗 J-Good:  🎧 DJ Set Featured: Tomothy Bee aka Tasty Tim 🎵  📍Tim’s DJ set was recorded live at Disorient, Burning Man 2024  📷 Cover photo by Justin Wojdula  If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend, and if you're feeling extra generous, check out  for ways to support the show.  🌟 About the Show Featuring in-depth conversations with artists, organizers, and visionaries shaping Burner culture year-round, Burner Podcast is the longest-running traditional long-form audio podcast in the global Burning Man community. Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes, it has been exploring Burner culture for over a decade. 🎧 Dive into the archive at  📲 Follow  on Instagram and  for wildly irregular updates  🌟 About the Host Burner Podcast host Arash Afshar is an Iranian-American, SoCal-born, and Las Vegas-based professional photographer and community-building addict. 🔗 Explore his projects at  📸 Follow him on Instagram:  💌 Send love (or hate) mail:

CoLab - San Diego’s Maker Community Space

The Dispatch – Episode 001: Public Menace Guest: Jonny aka Public Menace Recorded on 2/25/25 Jonny, also known as Public Menace, shook up Reddit with his independent 180-page audit of Burning Man.&nbsp;In the inaugural episode of The Dispatch, Arash and Menace hop on a call to chat about some takeaways.  Transparency, Transparency, Transparency Burners are usually 10 years ahead on everything—why not this? How do we as Burners want to be governed?  Reddit: @Public__Menace Email:&nbsp;  *** About Burner Podcast Presents: The Dispatch Quick-bite conversations with Burners around the world. Featuring past guests and new voices, The Dispatch keeps the signal alive with check-ins to keep the seat warm between full episodes of Burner Podcast which go live at the end of each month.&nbsp;

The Dispatch with Public Menace

The Dispatch – Episode 002: Rat Lady Guest: Rat Lady Recorded on: 2/28/25          Arash hops on a call with Rat Lady of Mobility Camp to discuss practical ways we can all practice Radical Inclusion by making our Burns more accessible for participants with disabilities—and how to bring that mindset into the default world. Fun takeaway: No one gets to be a sparkle pony, not even at Mobility Camp! We don't have to be perfect but a little effort goes a long way. mobilitycamp.org      &nbsp;      About Burner Podcast Presents: The Dispatch Quick-bite conversations with Burners around the world. Featuring past guests and new voices, The Dispatch keeps the signal alive with check-ins to keep the seat warm between full episodes of Burner Podcast, which go live at the end of each month.

The Dispatch with Rat Lady of Mobility Camp

Payam, Jake and Eoghan show up to Arash’s studio and proceed to get wasted. At some point, Arash remembers to hit record and something that might be called an “interview” is conducted about the history, culture and execution of Electric Poncho.   

Episode 13: Electric Poncho Event Leads Jake, Payam and Eoghan

Anthony Bondi refuses to let Las Vegas’s arts history disappear For over two decades, Anthony Bondi has been a living archive of Las Vegas’ arts and counterculture movements. From his large-scale tactile installations at Burning Man to his massive independent archive, Las Vegas Arts in Print Media, 1990–2015, Tony has tirelessly documented the ephemeral and forgotten corners of creative expression in Sin City. In this conversation, Tony and Arash explore the nature of cultural memory and the role of artists and storytellers. Tony guides Arash through an experiential journey into the hidden history of Las Vegas and its underground arts scene.  Burner Podcast | Episode 157 Recorded in Las Vegas on March 28 and published March 31, 2025 🔗 Las Vegas Arts in Print Media&nbsp; 🔗  📺 Anthony on  🎧 DJ Set Featured: Tomothy Bee aka Tasty Tim 🎵

Talk to Tony

Organic & downtempo glowy set performed on Thursday Afternoon at the Oe-aa-sieS camp, Afrikaburn 2025.

Welcome to the intersection of creativity, connection, and radical self-expression! From first light to the deep hours of night,  the Oe-aa-sieS Sound Camp is where we express ourselves through music and dance. Here, rhythm flows untamed and untethered, connecting us to each other and the present powerful moments.

Artists featured in this set: Raja Ram SuperModule, Colour Your Mind, Anton Feine Thujan, Mikhail Catan, Tomas Zolan, Juanma Salinas, Laaar, Alvaro Suarez, Don Jongle, Dan Bay, Xande (IT), Antaares, Ali Farahani, Sam Vafaei, Lui Mafuta, AKASHA MX, Moon’s Voyager, Pulli, Chomba.

🚀 Download Wav + Playlist: Patreon.com/posts/live-oe-aa-sies-131559000

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Live @ Oe-Aa-SieS // AfrikaBurn 2025

"Bubbles and Bass" is a popular camp at AfrikaBurn. It's known for its bubbly mornings, sunset parties, and immersive playa experiences. This is my set performed on Friday morning. Light ethno & melodic deep house. Perfect for the morning with bubbles !

Artists featured in this set: Bazar Cerere, Piccaya, ImDaNuts, Valved, Musical Religion, Glenn Shaw, Sydka, Rohaab, Pyramido, Stan Kolev, Adrian Saguna, Rayhun, Merzzy, DJ Rony, Tamer ElDerini, BEBO (EG), ISMAIL.M, Redspace, Billy Esteban, Rialians on Earth, Momo Ryuk, G.O.D.A., A X L, Diego Galloso, Noam Garcia, Joy Marquez, Paolo Lofrè, Jean Vayat, Emrat, Desert Dwellers, Eigenart, DMTunes, Dante, i.am.nãda, Emorine.

🚀 Download Wav + Playlist: patreon.com/posts/130144823

Live @ Bubbles & Bass // AfrikaBurn 2025 (Friday Mix)

Burner Podcast Presents The Dispatch&nbsp; Joseph Mancuso, better known as Joman, is the producer behind the Burner Podcast theme song, a remix of America’s “Horse With No Name.” In this Dispatch, Arash and Joman catch up about dance music culture, his move from Denver to Austin, and his latest evolution as a video content creator. From viral bootlegs to Beatport charts, Joman’s journey weaves through Denver’s underground, Burning Man, and beyond.  🎧 Featured Tracks:      🔗 More from Joman:  |  |

The Dispatch | With Music Producer Joman

And on his seventh Burn, Tyler Williams truly came Home For his first six Burns, musician and professional Las Vegas community builder Tyler Williams attended Burning Man the millionaire way — flying in late, partying big, and heading out before the Temple burn. After the tragic death of his friend and boss, Zappos founder Tony Hsieh, Tyler returned to the playa — this time sober and with a deeper sense of intention. In this interview memoir, Tyler shares his story of growing up in the church, landing in Las Vegas with his band, and eventually working alongside Tony during the Downtown Project’s legendary revitalization of Fremont Street. Along the way, Arash and Tyler explore the lows of Ketamine and the real highs found in purpose, community, and creative contribution.  Burner Podcast | Episode 158 Recorded on Bicycle Day of 2025 in Las Vegas, NV 🔗 Tyler’s LinkedIn:  🔗 Tyler’s music:   If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend, and if you're feeling extra generous, check out  for ways to support the show.  🌟 About the Show Featuring in-depth conversations with artists, leaders, and visionaries shaping Burner culture year-round, Burner Podcast is the longest-running traditional audio podcast in the global Burning Man community. Ranked among the top 5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes, it has been exploring international Burner culture for over a decade. 🎧 Dive into the archive at  📲 Follow  on Instagram and  for wildly irregular updates  🌟 About the Host Burner Podcast host Arash Afshar is an Iranian-American, SoCal-born, and Las Vegas-based cultural strategist, creative director and professional photographer. 🔗 Explore his projects at  📸 Follow him on Instagram:  💌 Send love (or hate) mail:

Welcome Home

Roadtrip to Burning Man 2025 The Annual Pre-Playa Planner™ It’s that time again, kids! The Pre-Playa Planner is the yearly tradition where Arash delegates all the actual research to his way-more-responsible guests. This year’s dialed-in crew to help you mentally prepare for your adventures ahead:  Esquire, founder of  Saffron aka Sara Barnett, repping Art Support Services (A.S.S.)  Shamiran, artist, musician, sonic selector and Camp YOUniversal mainstay&nbsp;  The crew breaks down some of the 2025 art projects we're excited to see, rituals we’re bringing back, new surprises we're bracing for, and logistics that separate the veterans from the sparkle ponies. Burner Podcast Episode 159 Recorded in Los Angeles on August 2, 2025 📅  🌀 2025 Art Installations:  🎧 Here Shamiran’s full set here:  🛻 Your Pre-Playa Audio Toolkit:  🗃️ Previous Pre-Playa Planners:  Contributing Producer: Public Menace of Bubble Lounge &nbsp; 🏹🪽✂️ &nbsp; Hosted by (mr)Arash, Burner Podcast is the longest running traditional audio podcast in the global Burning Man community. Independently produced and focused on Burner consciousness and topics of intracultural interest, explore 150+ conversations at&nbsp;. Burner Podcast host Arash Afshar is an Iranian-American SoCal-born (and sometimes Vegas-based) professional photographer. You can learn more at  and reach out directly at . Follow  and  for wildly irregular updates.

Roadtrip to Burning Man 2025

Mixed by Navjeet Sarna, Burner Podcast Music Editor + House DJ

1. Bog & Andrea Ljekaj - Mantra (Original Mix)
2. Noir & Haze - Around (Solomun Remix)
3. Boe & Zak - Looking For Love (Original Mix)
4. Aka Aka - Springtide (feat. Thalstroem - Original Mix)
5. Dubfire vs. Oliver Huntemann - Diablo (Original Mix)
6. Josh Gabriel - Recife (Album Edit)
7. Gaiser - Am I
8. Simon Baker - U (Original Mix)
9. GotSome - Just A Feeling (Sonny Fodera Remix)
10. Leroy, M.in, Yost Koen - The Knowledge (Original Mix)

YOUtopia 2015 Mix

Here it is, the first episode! We thought we would start off with a home town favorite, Red Sonya.&nbsp;Hope you enjoy the show! Follow us for the next episode. Tune In @ alkalinepodcast.com

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Mixcloud or SoundCloud. 

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East Bay Burner Social Presents: Playa Arts Sneak Peek
Friday, May 20th, 2016, American Steel Studios at  Love Potion Collective and produced by Scott McNeil

Our May Friday Night Social Speaker Series brought out a collection of artists who are playa-bound this year.  If you are curious about what art projects that are coming to Burning Man, then listen to the ten artists presenting their forthcoming works.  Check out their websites below for more info on what was posted on the presentation's slides. There are  a variety of projects, both colossus and small, discussed.  Each of them so mind blowing that you'll want to participate in their creation. And maybe you can!   All art pieces presented will offer opportunities for you to get involved.

From the mystery of the The Last Apothecary to the HUMONGOUS Catacomb of Veils, this will be a presentation of awe and inspiration!

Hear from...

* La Victrola
http://www.lavictrola2016.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaVictrola/

* Adventure Vending for Burning Man
http://lamearts.org/
https://www.facebook.com/adventurevending

* Ursa Major
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-and-Mrs-Ferguson-Art/434710516694820

* Mobility Camp
http://www.mobilitycamp.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Burning-Man-Mobility-Camp-902678119812600

* The Last Apothecary
http://www.sawdustbear.com/apothecary/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011245952255340/

* Fireball Shooting Gallery
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503688839945460

* So-So Cupid
https://www.facebook.com/So-So-Cupid-1075991115763162

* Wheels on Meals
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BRCWheelsOnMeals/

* Black Rock Lighthouse Service
https://brlighthouse.org/
https://www.facebook.com/brlighthouse

* The Sonic Runway
http://www.sonicrunway.net/
https://www.facebook.com/sonicrunway

* Catacomb of Veils
https://www.facebook.com/CatacombofVeils
The Space Whale
https://www.facebook.com/thespacewhale/

Big Imagination
https://www.facebook.com/bigimaginationfoundation/

Bonus Content: East Bay Burners Social Presents - Playa Arts Sneak Peak

All the Playa's Your Stage: The Musicians
Friday, 15 April 2016, American Steel Studios at Love Potion Collective and produced by Scott McNeil 

As a part of East Bay Burner's Friday Night Socials Speaker Series of 2016, a variety of musicians were invited to talk about what happens when musicians bring their talents to the playa.  Well, You wouldn't believe the things that happen when you bring a musical instrument to the desert.  It can completely change your whole Burn!  The month of April's Social featured aural artists who will regale us with both sound and vision...plus some musical surprises!

From members of a Burning Man symphony orchestra to a bawdy jazz singer, we'll have a potpourri of genres and sagas that you wont want to miss!

Featured speakers/performers:

* Burning Man Orphan Band
https://www.facebook.com/groups/411391882292673/

* Playa Choir
https://www.facebook.com/groups/playachoir/

* Meghan Rutigliano: MegaFlame Big Band and Cabaret, Megs and the 
Bootleggers, et al.
https://www.facebook.com/meghan.rutigliano

* Playa Pops Symphony
https://www.facebook.com/groups/590960854315354/

* Gamelan X
https://www.facebook.com/GamelanX/


Bonus Content: East Bay Burners Social Presents - All the Playa's Your Stage

East Bay Burner Social Black Rock City: No Spectators

Friday, 17 June, 7:00pm - 10:00pm, at Love Potion Collective within American Steel Studios in Oakland, California.  Produced by Scott McNeil.  

Have you ever thought about working for Black Rock City?   Thousands of people just like you get together every Burn to join everything from Fire Arts Safety to the Department of Mutant Vehicles.

For the June, 2016, East Bay Burners Social we have complied representatives from several Burning Man departments talk about their playa services. We’ve included the links to each of the volunteer pages.  If you would like to volunteer, fill out your burner profile on Burning Man’s website.  In the process, you can inform BRC departments that you are interested.  No spectators!  Be a part the making of BRC by participating!

Love Potion Collective http://www.lovepotioncollective.org/ is at American Steel Studios americansteelstudios.com in Oakland, California
The Gate 510 in San Leandro, CA:  http://thegate510.com 

Wheels on Meals Team feeds about 700 artists a year.  Email them at brcwheelsonmeals@gmail.com. 
Stair Ramp To Heaven is a new project to build access ramps for wheelchairs to get on to art cars. Contact Meals on Wheels team member and founder, Lysa J. M. (aka Dazzle) at the same Wheels on Meals email address.

The Presenting B.R.C. Departments

1. Placement
This department is actively looking for volunteers.  Fill in your burner profile and email Kristen B. at answergirl@burningman.org .  Additional Information can be found here
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/cleanup/ 

2. Art Support Services is actively looking for volunteers! Contact ass_volunteers@burningman.org after filling out your burner profile.
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/artist-services/

3. DMV
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/dept-of-mutant-vehicles/ 

4.  Fire Arts Safety
There’s a new volunteer group starting up this year and it’s all about the burns!  If that’s your favorite part, then why not consider volunteering for Burn Perimeter Support Group.  Find out more here: http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/burn-perimeter/ 

5. Playa Restoration
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/cleanup/ 

6. Gate, Perimeter and Exodus
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/gate/ 

7.Rangers
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/brc-rangers/


8. Black Rock City Emergency Services Department
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams/emergency-services/

All the B.R.C. Departments that need volunteers:
http://burningman.org/event/volunteering/teams 

Background music by DUCKMAN - Going somewhere

Bonus Content:  East Bay Burners Socials Presents - Black Rock City! No Spectators!

Lee Reynolds takes over the Alkaline airwaves in session A007. Lee hails from Oxford, England and comes in hot and heavy in this mix. A blend of the eclectic beats and driving 4x4s, perfect for that journey to the Playa. Enjoy this mix and well see you in the dust.

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Alkaline - A007 - Lee Reynolds

Session 9 is ready! We have Dat Phat jumping on the decks! Representing Bass Tribe and Shangri-Lawless, Dat&nbsp;brings us some smooth, sexy and funky beats. Follow us for the latest mixes and be sure to tune in below! 

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Alkaline - A009 - Dat Phat

Session 12 is mixed by San Diego's very own Alan B. Alan's been DJing since 1995 and burner since 2012. You can normally find him camped with Ego Trip, if not he'll be on a dance floor not too far. Well lets get into the mix and turn it up. 

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Alkaline - A012 - Alan B

We have Emanate jumping on the decks for session 15 and they are bring the heat. Get ready for a proper dose of techno, house and tech-house from San Francisco. Listen below! 

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Alkaline - A015 - Emanate [Mioli Music]

Burner playa self-expression often starts with our own bodies. &nbsp;If you're wearing your work jeans on the playa, then there’s Kostume Kult from New York to fix that for you. &nbsp;Take the K-Train to Kostume Kult, tryon some amazing costumes from their costume tent, and come out looking like a playa super star! &nbsp;Some of the kult's mantras are, “Stray from the flock”, “Choose your own path” and “Have more fun than anyone you know”. &nbsp;Although some would say that they are not a "cult", others would say they are an open collective where all are invited to get involved and get dressed up. &nbsp;#Culture jamming &nbsp;#NYCostume parties!&nbsp;&nbsp;Costume Jim and Eliza, a.k.a. Ass Master, from the famous Kostume Kult of New York and the Esplanade at Black Rock City talk about how they share their passion all year long. &nbsp; Photography by Costume Jim Websites associated with this podcast Facebook Group: &nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kostumekult/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KostumeKultPage/ Website: http://www.kostumekult.com/ Flickr Album of their recent Year of the Rooster NY Party

Into The Fire:  Kostume Kult of New York and the Esplanade at BRC

Meet Liz Linsell from AfrikaBurn. &nbsp;You’ll find her behind the scenes throughout the year working as key Volunteer Lead. Volunteer-driven Tonkwa Town needs 100’s of &nbsp;volunteers to fill 1000’s of shifts to keep infrastructure running smoothly from the arid desert. For the past nine years, she’s has helped volunteers find their perfect groove that's just right for them. &nbsp;&nbsp;Liz and her team have modified the volunteer tracking system as they have grown. &nbsp;Theme camps and regionals may be interested in what she has to say about working with volunteers. Links associated with this podcast www.afrikaburn.com  Music by Duckman on Soundcloud Photo credit: Jacqui Woolfson

Into The Fire: Meet Liz Linsell, Volunteer Lead of AfrikaBurn

This week we get a taste of the more melodic side of electronic music from MSVG. Based out of Sin City and comprised of Michael Scalar + Violin Girl, MSVG is about to take you on a ride through the desert.

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Alkaline - A022 - MSVG [Michael Scalar + Violin Girl]

We go on a ride guided by Malcolm Brown this week on Alkaline. In her own words she delivers a mix that's experimental, fun, dirty, unpredictable, trippy, sexy, and a little dark. Lets jump in and turn it up! 

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Alkaline - A025 - Malcolm-Brown [Pile Palace]

ORION KEYSER - Saturday Sunset - Disorient Country Club - Upstate New York - May 2017

We opened our shcoolhouse doors, cranked up the sound system, and kicked off Burning Man right.

Live at Mystikal Misfits -- HOMECOMING party (Sunday sunset set)

A very special Live recording from the Alkaline Live afterparty at Blonde. Tune in and jump back to Summer. Thanks again to Emanate for the wonderful mix.

Live DJ Mix From Alkaline Afterparty At Blonde Bar San Diego

Alkaline Live: Emanate - Live @ Alkaline Anniversary Afterparty [2017-07-29]

Stōik is here to take us on a ride to the land of bass music. He's put mix together that grabs you by the hand and guides you into his world.Tune in and get ready to space out of the next hour. 

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Alkaline - A032 -  Stōik [Bass Tribe]

Neuroscientist Caitlin Thompson’s drive to heal her own immunity disorder leads to psychedelics, the founding of EntheoZen and the exploration of a greater consciousness. Arash does an OK job of pretending to understand lots of big words. &nbsp; Listen on&nbsp;iTunes,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;TuneIn Radio,&nbsp;iHeart Radio,&nbsp;Mixcloud&nbsp;or&nbsp;SoundCloud. &nbsp;

Episode 69: Fractals and Microbiomes

Live Mix at BM 2017

REDA BRIKI - Thursday Night - Disorient Chand Baori - Burning Man  2017

Huge thanks to the Robot Heart crew for inviting me to start my week on the playa with a set on the bus. I played on Sunday night at the beginning of the week, just before Monday sunrise. There's something special about that early part of the week, a more low-key vibe as the city is being built all around us. An anticipation lingers in the air for the explosion of excitement and energy that is soon to come. I played a set that reflects that feeling - deep and smooth energy, but with a gentle insistence to keep pushing forward. Hope you enjoy it!

@mcslee
www.facebook.com/marksleemusic

(00:00) We Need Cracks - Silky and Arid [Labo T]
(05:44) Dust Yard - Chorus (Dovim Remix) [Lowless]
(11:43) Pablo Bolivar, John Vermont - Awake [Peppermint Jam]
(16:09) Sex Of Insects - I Can Hear the Light (Dave Pad Remix) [Ylotana]
(22:23) Paul Hazendonk - Steelyard High [SOSO]
(28:28) SIS - The Blind Side (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
(33:34) Yuki Fukuyama - Jazz Beach (Vincent Casanova Remix) [Kanja]
(35:08) Adana Twins feat. Jeppe Kjellberg - Relentless (Andre Lodemann Instrumental Mix) [Watergate]
(41:34) Mihai Popviciu - Sandstone Folder (Pablo Bolivar Remix) [Bondage]
(47:02) M.O.S. - After The Rain [Unreleased]

Photo:  John Dill

Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

Mark Slee - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

Crescendoll of Wülfpack and DeepAura Music is on deck for the latest Alkaline. Once a Radio DJ whilst in college, Erin Parisi is now firmly planted in the SoCal scene and takes people into her world with every set. She has made an exclusive mix just for Alkaline and it's just what you need to start this weekend. 

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Alkaline - A042 - Crescendoll [Wülfpack / DeepAura Music]

Jaime James bring the heat this week on Alkaline. A resident of Earth. James dabs in nu/old disco/indie dance, house/deep house, tech-house and minimal/techno. We can say with confidence that he has all the bases covered. Tune in now.
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Alkaline - A047 - Jaime James [The Beat Sentinels]

Dj Kafa, Coffee Master and DJ at Cafe Bosna, a coffee-powered Balkan dance party. Kafa brews us into his eclectic universe of world music. Sit back grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy. Tune in now. &nbsp; Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud or TuneIn Radio Follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

Alkaline - A049 - DJ Kafa [Movement of Jah People]

Dirty Dan of the famous Spanky's Wine Bar compiles a very special episode 50 for us. I had the chance to sit down with Dan and do the very first Alkaline interview! Check out the stellar mix and an amazing conversation to follow. 

Thank you all for you support and heres to another 50 episodes. 

Tracklist   
1. Mutant Disco feat. Maars (org.) - Maceo Plex 
2. Roots feat. Ella (acapella) Dirty Dan Edit - Mattei &amp; Omich 
3. Voices (org.) - Monki 
4. Machine (N- Telekia Mix) - Superchip 
5. Save The Children (David Mayer Remix) - Zakir   
6. personal Slave feat. Charles McCloud (Harry Romero Mix) - Honey Dijon 
7. Rolling (org.) - Fernando Messa 
8. Star People (org.) Andre Butano, Aldo Cadiz 
8. Dancin Machine (org.) - Pornbugs 
9. Hands Up (acapella) Dirty Dan Edit - Eli Escobar 
10. Heater (org.) - Franky Rizardo 
11. Speechless feat. Carl Craig, La Scalars (Gesaffelstien Mix) - Agoria 
12. Body Jack Get My Swerve On (Franky Rizardo Mix) - Max Chapman 
13. Trip (org.) - James Dexter 
14. Barbero (org.) Cassim 
15. Ruckus feat. Richard Judge (Amine Edge &amp; Dance Mix) - Tube & Burger , Richard Judge 
16. Funky Spaceship (org.) - Junior Sanchez , Gene Farris
17. For It (org.) - Dalfie 
18. This Is House (This is House-a-pella) Dirty Dan Edit - John Julius Knight, Roland Clark 
19. Crazy Pee (org.) - Alex Kennon 
20. iris Stan ( Eli Brown Mix) - Pirate Copy, Rion S 
21. I have been a shit (Tube & Burger Mix) - Ante Perry, Maxim Lany 
22. Ocean Drive (org.) - Danny Serano 
23. Wild Child (org.) - Alex Kennon 
24. Restare Andare` (Black Spuma Remix) - Cristalli Liquidi 
25. Poison Lips (extended) - Vitalic 

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Alkaline - A050 - Dirty Dan [Spanky's Wine Bar]

Your journey to the Burn begins right now. KENNOS of Miki Beach/Soul Work has made a mix especially for the road to the burn. Enjoy drive safe and we'll see you in the dust. 

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Alkaline - A052 - KENNOS [Miki Beach]

FITTA likes it deep and we can't disagree. A fantastic set by a fantastic DJ for session 53, enjoy. &nbsp; Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud or TuneIn Radio Follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

Alkaline - A053 - FITTA [Camp Camp Camp]

Ever wish you had a soundtrack while you're riding DISTRIKT to deep playa? Well Aaron Jacobs has created just that for us this week. If you haven't cleaned your bike yet, nows a good time to get the dust off and go for a ride with Aaron. 

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Alkaline - A054 - Aaron Jacobs [DISTRIKT]

We're back! Britton of Reverbia takes control for session 60. His basslines are bouncy and the synths driving. A masterpiece of a set awaits for your listening pleasure. Tune in now! 

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Alkaline - A060 - Britton [Reverbia]

Spring seems to have come a bit late this year. 

Life keeps hurling opportunities at me. Some I ask for, others that come at me when I least expect them. I take these experiences so I can fail, grow and learn. Nothing gets easier, you just get stronger. 

This is mix is about growth. I hope you challenge yourself to grow and ask yourself, am I better than the person I was yesterday?


01. Holden - A Break In The Clouds (Ambient Mix)
02. James Holden - I Have Put Out The Light (Original Mix)
03. Kölsch - Little Death
04. Max Cooper - Organa (Patrice Baumel Remix)
05. Belocca - Subconscious (Original Mix)
06. Undercatt - Verano
07. Musumeci - Invaders
08. Christian Nielsen - Hard Times (Original Mix)
09. Gui Boratto - Forgive Me
10. Lazy Fat People - Big City (Ripperton's Beat Tool)
11. Recondite - DRGN 2
12. Adana Twins - Jupiter (Original Mix)
13. Fairmont, Patrice Baumel - Gazebo (Patrice Baumel Remix)
14. Tiefschwarz - Hydrated
15. Tuff City Kids, Joe Goddard - Reach Out feat. Joe Goddard (Erol Alkan Rework)
16. Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp (Maceo Plex Edit)
17. Boris Dlugosch - Traveller
18. Electro Punisher - Dead Planet
19. DuBeats & Post Script - 03 Kilimanjaro (Original Mix)
20. Anii - Korzenie
21. KH (UK) - Only Human (Original Mix)
22. Julzy - Taratata (Giacomo De Falco Remix)

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Alert!  This recording is best heard wearing headphones.  It's hard to hear otherwise.  

Imagine a Victorian, shanty village with a clock tower, shop fronts, bridges and a windmill cobbled together and made from salvaged wood the team has scavenged from all over the Bay Area.  The Folly “seaside” village will come alive with BRC residents. Bring your buccaneer, pirate and steampunk outfit and frolic at the Folly enjoying entertainment on the stage and exploring its nooks and crannies.   Or just come as you are at Black Rock City and frolic. Meet several members of the build team, including Designer and Build Lead, Dave Kean, recorded live at their build site at American Steel Studios in Oakland, California.  Links associated with this podcast The Folly - website Fundraiser link Fundrazr: fundrazr.com/thefollyj.  Find The Folly on Facebook and other social media.  Links associated to this podcast found at www.intothefirebm.com.

Into The Fire: The Folly at BRC, 2019

Independently produced by a revolving team of volunteers and hosted by ‘Mister Arash’ aka Miraḡe — Burner Podcast is the longest running traditional format podcast in the global Burning Man community. Focused on year-round Burner consciousness and topics of intracultural interest, explore a decade’s worth of conversations at burnerpodcast.com.

This Soundcloud channel also shares Burner content and other podcasts from the extended Burner Podcast family including Into The Fire Podcast hosted by Super Suz, Build To Burn Podcast hosted by Scott Froschauer and more! (Not that much more but more, nonetheless.)

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